Came here during City Island Restaurant Week and decided on Sammy's Smokehouse because they seemed to have one of the best deals and overall, it was definitely worth it. For the table, we had the blueberry cornbread, garlic bread, and buttermilk biscuits. The cornbread and garlic bread were really good and a great way to start. I also had a cup of chili as an appetizer, which was awesome, full of flavor and hit the spot. For my main, I went with the brisket & shrimp combo with two sides ($29.95). The brisket was easily my favorite--tender, flavorful, and cooked just right. I'd definitely come back just for that alone. The shrimp with tartar sauce was solid too. I chose mac and cheese and collard greens as my sides, the greens were okay, but the mac and cheese tasted a bit like it came out of a box, so I'd probably skip that next time. It also came with coleslaw and a pickle, the pickle was actually really good. I didn't try the coleslaw, but my mother said it wasn't bad. We also ordered the 3-meat combo ($34.95) with chicken, sausage, and ribs, plus mac and onion rings. The ribs were really good, fell right off the bone, and the sausage was solid too. The chicken didn't have much flavor, but the onion rings were crispy and well done. Again, it came with coleslaw and a pickle. They even brought out rice for the table, which we didn't order but definitely appreciated, it was a nice extra and tasted pretty good. Dessert was ice cream and coffee, which was a nice, simple way to end the meal. For about $70 total, the value was hard to beat, and we even had leftovers that still tasted good the next day. Service was excellent throughout, which made the experience even better. I'd give it 5 stars, but the mac and cheese and chicken brought it down just a bit. Still, I'd definitely come back, especially for that brisket. read more

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My husband and I went there first our 20th year wedding anniversary. We both love BBQ. The portions were a good value for tbe money we paid. However the ribs were tough and had no favor.That was not what either of us were expecting. The Cole slaw was tasty but the cucumber salad tasted old. It was a major disappointment. I will stick to seafood on my next visit to City Island my suggestion Sammy should do the same. read more

Tried this restaurant for the first time with my family. The venue is located in the Bronx on the ever so popular city island and has a large, free parking lot. We went early in the week so there were no weekend crowds to deal with. The venue was clean and bbq/country themed. I was a bit intrigued to try this place as city island and Sammy's fish box (which is across the street) is notorious for its delicious and large portioned seafood dishes. This restaurant is affiliated with Sammy's fish box however the menu is unique and specific to bbq and not necessarily seafood. The waiters were very friendly and helpful when choosing items off the menu. The venue has a full service bar and an extensive drink menu. Items are a bit pricey but not uncommon for city island. We were provided with a basket of warm garlic bread, biscuits and cornbread w/ butter. The garlic bread was good everything else was a bit standard and didn't really stand out. We ordered baked clams as an appetizer which were a bit dry. We tried a cocktail which was good although a bit strong. We ordered the bbq platter for 2 and were pleasantly surprised to see how large the portions were. The platter offered various items which included ribs, brisket, chicken and smoked chicken sausage. All the meats were cooked well and were falling off the bone tender. However, the bbq sauce was a bit unappealing and tasted like a combo of ketchup and hot sauce. The platter came with 3 sides of your choice. We went for the classics, Mac & cheese, candied yams and the Boston baked beans. The Mac and cheese was a complete disappointment and tasted like flour. The candied yams and beans were good. The yellow rice was flavorful. I'm glad I got to try this restaurant however I realized that I will probably stick to seafood when coming to city island. read more

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Let me start off by saying the waiter was fantastic. The Dino Rib is a rip off . Go to Dallas BBQ's for beef Rips it's cheaper and better . We paid $49 for a small beef rib that resemble nothing like they advertised. Sammy's Smoke House need to be arrested for false advertisement . You will pay $29 for two big beef ribs at Dallas Bbq instead paying $49 for a small rib . Picture are worth a thousand words read more

Ok; so we all know that Sammy's has the best seafood in the 5...., But Now We can add to their list !! Finally tried Sammy's Smoke House BBQ which is located directly across from their Landmark Location ... This BBQ Just compliments and adds so much more to what Sammy's quality and integrity is all about !!! So we hit Sammy's BBQ last night to have an early birthday celebration.... Yes, we took a ride all the way from Brooklyn on a cold dreary winters day because we knew that Sammy would just brighten it up and make it all better !! The Restaurant as always super clean with a warm welcome !!! Our Server Jose gave us a 5 Star Experience !!! We were just three and he guided & directed us to go with the BBQ Pit Master For two & not four told us it was more than enough and boy was he absolutely right !!! We Had Plenty of Take Home !! We came specifically for the barbecue aka the meats !!! However the wifey had to have her fried sea scallops, which are always delicious and on point !!! FYI, we shared them !!! The brisket; 5 starts, super moist, super juicy, super tender kissed with just enough smoke & Spice !!! The pulled pork; 5 starts; very nice bark & super moist & delicious The Sausage; 5 stars; Perfection just the perfect amount of spices & not to hot; very juicy The Ribs; 5 Stars, the meat falls off the bone ! The Chicken; lol, we were so full we didn't touch it but bet ya's we gonna eat it tomorrow for lunch so we will let ya know !!! Their sides; our favorites were their collard green & their brussels sprouts !!! Their BBQ Sauce; The Perfect balance not too sweet & Not To Hot !!! Definitely going back there to try one of their dinosaur beef ribs because if the beef brisket alone was that good their beef rib must be insane !!! Highly recommend Sammy's barbecue smokehouse definitely a five star experience !!! Fantastic job Sammy & family Greg D & family read more

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Great service. The food was wonderful, service was great. Each meal item we ordered was to perfection. Was able to enjoy outside seating for the view of the surrounding area. read more

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I went to Sammy's Smoke House for my birthday, and my son took me out for dinner. The food was absolutely delicious! I had the brisket and fried shrimp with corn and macaroni & cheese, collard greens yellow rice and french fried. Everything was seasoned perfectly and tasted homemade. My son ordered the ribs, shrimp, and French fries, Onion rings, and he really enjoyed his meal too. The drinks looked amazing, but I decided to keep it simple with a ginger ale, while my son had the pink lemonade. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming -- perfect for a birthday dinner. The service was friendly, and our food came out nice and hot. Next time, I'm definitely trying the seafood boil! read more

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Smokehouse! Literally some of the best BBQ I've had in a very long time. As soon as we walked in we were greeted and seated. We specifically came here for BBQ and we left full, completely satisfied and planning our next visit. Everything was well seasoned, came out in a timely fashion and was plentiful. The portion size is exactly what you expect when eating at a smokehouse. Our waiter continually checked on us. The drinks were STRONG and the complimentary bread was yummy. read more

Sammy’s Smoke House - Steakhouses Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Very inconsistent with portion size. Dinosaur rib two weeks ago was almost worth the $43. However, tonight, the amount of meat on the bone was about 1/2 than previously. Definitely NOT worth the $43. But the Long Island Iced Tea was great both times! Paid a lot and got a little. Sad because not many places make the shortribs anymore. Thought we found a place but .......... read more

This place was a 5 outta 5!!! I've never been to any of the Sammy's places on City Island so I'm happy we started with this one. We came here for my momxs birthday dinner and the food was huge and delicious. They greeted us as soon as we walked in. The service reminded me of me at work, joking with the customers and just making u feel so welcomed. When I was reading up on the menu i was skeptical about the sizes for the prices but I must say it exceeded my expectations. I ordered the Pit Master Feast for 2 (for mom and I) and it came with Ribs (we picked Baby Back), Pulled Pork, Brisket, BBQ Chicken and Smoked Sausage, it also came with 3 sides so we did the Collard Greens, Mac n Cheese and corn on the cob. My sister had the Fried Seafood Combo. Came w/ Jumbo Shrimp, Scallop, Cod Fish, Calamari and a Baby Lobster Tail. My niece had the Large Snow Crab Legs (2 clusters). When I tell you I was shocked as everything came out. Everything was delicious perfectly seasoned and more then we could finish lol. Only downside is the pulled pork was a little dry for my liking but it was still tasty. I will definitely be returning here to try out more stuff on the menu. read more

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I always enjoy trying new restaurants whenever I visit City Island, so I decided to give this smokehouse a chance after learning that Sammy's had closed its Shrimp Box location and opened this restaurant instead. My family and I were seated immediately upon arrival. Our server greeted us and took our drink and appetizer orders right away. Unfortunately, the experience began to decline after that. The sodas arrived quickly, but they were completely flat. The happy hour appetizers took a while to come out and were extremely disappointing. The calamari was chewy, and the fried shrimp had a metallic flavor, as if it had been cooked on an improperly cleaned stainless steel grill. The complimentary garlic bread was the only item that tasted decent. I requested more, but it never received it. A sign outside advertised the "World's Best Fried Shrimp," so I decided to order it. The server explained that the meal included fried shrimp and French fries. After waiting more than thirty minutes, my meal finally arrived with only the shrimp. I was told the fries would be brought out shortly, but they never came. The same issue occurred with another member of my family's order. The shrimp itself tasted exactly like the happy hour version, with the same chewy texture and metallic aftertaste. As the meal continued, our server became increasingly difficult to find. I had to ask other staff members for napkins, sauces, and another soda because he was nowhere to be found. Despite requesting a second drink, it was never brought to the table. When the check arrived, the server circled the gratuity section before addressing any of the issues we had experienced. I politely explained that I had never received my second drink or the French fries that were supposed to accompany two separate meals. He acknowledged the mistakes and said that he would remove something from the bill. However, when I reviewed it, nothing had been adjusted, and we were still charged for everything. I asked to speak with a manager, hoping the situation would be resolved. Unfortunately, the manager was not helpful and made little effort to address our concerns. After everything that had gone wrong, the only resolution offered was a ten-dollar discount. This experience was disappointing from beginning to end. The food quality did not live up to the restaurant's claims, the service was inattentive, and the concerns we raised were not handled appropriately. I will not be returning. read more

Very satisfying BBQ, great portions, good drinks, cozy booths and spacious tables. Staff seemed too busy to wait on another table, but certainly friendly and helpful once we were acknowledged. I would host a gathering here. read more

Bit of a let down. The food was brought out insanely fast. Meanwhile some items, such as the brisket was cold. It's not authentic smoked foods- at least not in the conventional way, based on my experience. The meat wasn't seasoned, or perhaps was induced to cook faster, and the shortcuts reveal themselves in the final product. Would I go back? Probably not, but if I did- it would be for something like a freshly grilled tomahawk steak, not something "smoked". read more

Celebrated My Sister-Friend E's Birthday Today. "THANK YOU" , Hostess 'Shahid', Server 'Willie', BB 'Cergio' And Manager 'Tim' For Going Above And Beyond To Make It Special For Her. The Atmosphere Was So Relaxing. The Service Was 5 Star , Hands Down. Get There Early !!! The Food Was WHOAAAA(Large Portions)., DELICIOUS. FRESH FISH. . That's All That Matters. As I Say "You Can't Satisfy Everybody!". But Sammy's Smokehouse Tries. Ps. The Biscuits' And Blueberry Cornbread, OMG !!!! With The Homemade Butter!!! read more

My cousin treated us to a delightful afternoon meal. As he adheres to a meatless diet and I am not particularly fond of beef, we both opted for seafood, which proved to be quite satisfactory. My other cousin selected the brisket, which she declared to be good. Our side dishes consisted of Brussels sprouts, collard greens, and macaroni and cheese. While the collard greens had a slightly vinegary flavor and the Brussels sprouts were merely adequate, the macaroni and cheese, although possessing a somewhat unpleasant aftertaste, contributed to an overall enjoyable meal. The staff exhibited exceptional courtesy and friendliness, and the ambiance was pleasant. I will recommend to anyone who is into barbecue. read more

Well, this was a pleasant surprise! The restaurant itself was upgraded to give a BBQ restaurant with stars in the ceiling and the staff wearing western style red and white shirts. They offer Happy Hour specials Monday-Friday from 4-7pm. The best part is that they food was flavorful and the drinks were strong. However the service wasn't the best~ my server got lost several times in a not so crowded restaurant. But there's always someone walking around and willing to assist. From the moment, we walked in.....the host asked "are you celebrating anything special today?". I loved that! Now, the food....I ordered the crispy calamari (which was lightly breaded and not so crispy, there was oil residue on each piece and the breading fell off as I picked it up) and sent it back to the kitchen. The second time around is was better! It was crispy but the seasoned breading flavor was lost. I also tried the baked clams, barbecue wings, shrimp skewers, and tacos (one shrimp and one fish). My top two dishes were the shrimp skewers and the baked clams because of seasoned breadcrumbs. OmG!!!! The shrimp skewers are one kebab. Annnnd when I tell you it is so good...it is! Juicy shrimp are paired with Fri-colored peppers and purple onions. Ughhhh, so good! read more

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I've been to the regular Sammy's and enjoyed the Seafood Fare, but this one....not so much. Went for my brother's birthday & he chose the venue, usually I'm in city island, for Seafood NOT BBQ. That being said, the staff was extremely nice & accommodating ,,...first we were overwhelmed by the large menu- but decided on a dish that was for 3-4 people - A bit of everything. Chicken, pulled pork, beef ribs, pork ribs, sausage, brisket. When it arrived it was a lot of food on the platter,...but the pulled pork did not look like traditional pulled pork- it seemed like shaved pieces of roast pork/ pernil. Gross we all ignored it. Small amount of brisket. I appreciated that they did not slather everything with huge amounts of BBQ Sauce. This did not taste like BBQ food, or if it did it tasted like someone like a novice like me would make- we quickly all acknowledge that it wasn't great- but serviceable. I doubted they even had a smoker, more like liquid smoke! It tasted like cooked food - not slow, Smokey BBQ food. Ribs had no discernible rub or char , brisket what little there was has no char/ rub or seasoned bark to it. It figures ...there was a bottle of Sweet Baby Rays on the table....real BBQ joints have their own sauces with either varying degrees of heat or types; saucy or vinegary. 4 sides...turned out to be individual sized -dry rice, grainy flavorless Mac & cheese spirals - and would not have fed a group of four as it was advertised to be, meager serving. When it arrived I remarked about it right away, and asked for the manager - we proceed to eat ...manager never came. I ordered a whiskey sour, asked if i wanted a specific whiskey claimed house was okay- a small glass came, sort of a mini wine glass / cordial glass ...not the traditional lowball drinks glass. This diminutive drink was $18!!! SORRY BUT THAT WAS WAY OVERPRICED!. That was priced as if i had order the large frozen drink or oversized Margarita. We had lot left behind- so we divide up the leftovers between the 3 of us . It was an early evening and we went down to the water where the best drink i had all nite was the frozen pina colada for $8, at Tony's Pier I can tell you when i got back home & attempted to late nite snack ...the chicken which i had not tried at dinner - virtually had leather for skin...it was hard to pull off the bird, and just as tough to chew. Sorry, cause the staff was excellent---the food however - was NOT! Been there, done that- NOT to be repeated. At the end of the nite after sitting by the water for an hour or two we left happy...but couldn't help but think I wld have preferred Cheap ol' Tony's Pier ...it doesn't try to be lofty & heck wld have enjoyed a basket of shrimp w/ fries more! read more

Sammy’s Smoke House - Tony's Pier Pina Colada...mmmm - wish i had one right now while typing out this review! - Steakhouses Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Exceptional experience at Sammy's Smokehouse! My friend and I had outstanding customer service from start to finish, and the food was absolutely delicious. The ribs were fall off the bone perfection, the salmon was cooked beautifully, and everything we tried from the rice to the nachos and crispy onion rings was full of flavor. Portions were generous, presentation was on point, and every bite was truly chef's kiss. We left full, happy, and already talking about our next visit. Definitely going back highly recommend! read more

Sammy’s Smoke House - Steakhouses Near Me - Bronx, New York

Who are these people reviewing this restaurant? It's almost like the competition came in to write reviews. Please ignore these reviewers. This is a decent restaurant with good food and good service. City Island is a nice escape from New York City when we don't want to go all the way out to Long Island-- and although there are some excellent restaurants, most of them are a little overhyped and overpriced. They make up for it with giving you a lot of starches to keep you full and happy. Sammy's Shrimp Box across the street from this restaurant (and one would assume sister restaurant) is one of those such places. Good food, good portions, good time. My plan was to visit there early on a Saturday night with my nephew (by the way, not the smartest time to travel to City Island lol, but we beat the traffic before 6 PM). As we were approaching Sammy's Shrimp Box, we looked across the street and saw what appeared to be a restaurant we had never seen before. Realizing that Sammy's had now entered the smokehouse world, we decided we would give it a try. Ignore these previous reviews by obviously disgruntled patrons who have an ax to grind. What this place has going for it is it's cleanliness, it's service, it's portions, it's flavor, and actually it's price. I've attached the bill because considering the portions of meat, the 2 to 3 sides for each meal, and the bread basket (which in this picture is half devoured) you get a very fair price for City Island. As for the food, my nephew, exceedingly picky for 17 year-old, was quite happy. His review should be sufficient in itself. The ribs literally fell off the bone. I think next time I'll ask them to hold the barbecue sauce so that I could add it myself-- sometimes I just like the smokehouse flavor without the sauce. So much meat I couldn't even finish half the plate. French fries were perfect. Not too skinny, not steak fries size. The beef rib was delicious according to my nephew. And the fried shrimp were absolutely perfect. You could tell it was very fresh shrimp with the crisp snap in each bite. The people that served us were exceedingly sweet and exceedingly attentive. Next time I'll go in there I'll add more seafood and write another review. Because there will be a next time. read more

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I was very disappointed. We went there when they first opened and the barbecue was spot on the barbecue had smoke rings. It was truly smoked however, this time the brisket was extremely tough and the sausage wasn't smoked . It seemed I like they're just cooking the food and putting barbecue sauce on it and calling it smokehouse barbecue. We ordered our food without barbecue sauce but it came with barbecue sauce. That's OK they tried to correct it. It taste as if they were cooking food and just putting barbecue sauce on it. On a positive note Sammy fried shrimp is always consistent. Best on city Island. read more

Sammy’s Smoke House - This is the barbecue platter for 2 - Steakhouses Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Workers slamming dishes. Noisy place. Not relaxing. Couldn't wait to leave. High price menu for Diner experience.

This was my second time visiting Sammy's Smokehouse and it definitely didn't disappoint. I had the smoked brisket with collard greens and baked beans, and everything was absolutely delicious. The only small critique would be the macaroni and cheese it was a little runny, and I wish it had been baked a bit more. The ambience is really nice, there's great parking, and the staff was extremely friendly. The owner's wife even came over to personally introduce herself, which was such a sweet and welcoming touch. Overall it was a great experience, and I can't wait to get back there again. read more

Sammy’s Smoke House - Smoked brisket and onion rings - Steakhouses Near Me - Bronx, New York

Ribs, brisket, and chicken were under seasoned. Food lacking flavor for sure. Meat had no smoky flavor. So that appears that this meat was not cooked on a grill. So this is NOT A SMOKE HOUSE! Service was good. All wood interior and TV screens, for entertainment read more

I've been going to Sammy's for many years. This is the first time going to Sammy's BBQ. I gotta say the food was very very good. i ordered the Fried chicken it came with 6 pieces. well done like it supposed to be. It came with 2 sides I had the Yams and cheese Mac. Wow excellent! My wife had the fried shrimps with 2 sides Potato salad and Maduro plantains. Home run very good food. I was expecting a $100 plus bill. $64 bucks. Sammy BBQ I highly recommend it . Good service a free parking lot to park. It don't get no better!!!! read more

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The food was very good. The service was great. The ambiance is very nice. I would recommend. We had the Pit Master for 4. read more

Sammy’s Smoke House - The Pit Master for 4 and the broiled seafood. - Steakhouses Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Love the decor! Th waitress was pleasant plenty of parking ample enough of food if you get the bbq fest! read more

Sammy’s Smoke House - Bbq fest for 2! - Steakhouses Near Me - Bronx, New York

We took my father for Father's Day. I made a reservation and we still had to wait about 30 minutes. The hostesses were super nice and apologetic. Even with the crowd, the space was very nice and spacious. Every table was filled but we didn't feel like we were on top of each other. The menu is alot. Easy to get lost in but loved the variety. Drink menu was great. I ordered the Watermelon martini and it as delish and strong. For a meal, I ordered the fried chicken with candied yams and mac n cheese. The portions were perfect ( kinda big for me but perfect for the price). The chicken was delicious, the out side was kinda burnt but was still very tasty. The sides however were not it. The mac n cheese was water and tasteless and candied yams were bland. Super disappointing. Even so, I enjoyed the experience and would definitely try them again and maybe switch the sides. read more

No more coconut shrimp not a lot of seafood. Same waiters as the old Sammys. Wasn't impressed with the menue. Don't even know they switched over to a smoke house. We wanted seafood in City Island. Chicken was enough for two possible three people. read more

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Yes the dinosaur ribs fell off the bone .. but they had absolutely no taste. The collars were very salty. The waiter was nice. read more

The service was amazingggg omg the staff was so nice they made the part 3 of my boyfriend's birthday mad fun omg the service was so nice im drunk writing this right now lol thats how much of a time we had will deff be coming back Khadedrah Spalding enjoyed read more

Food was tasty, and plentiful. My guests had lots of food left over despite ordering one of the trios.

Everything! Service was beyond slow. Sat for 20 minutes before we got greeted. Then 10 before the menus. A table was sat across and everything was good over there. They left with takeout before we got our meals!! NOT a "BARBECUE JOINT". Drinks and food are not even mediocre. . What was good was the bread! read more

Love this place. Come and enjoy your self, ask for Sammy and Dougie. Good hospital. Lovely spot your kids will enjoy also. Great spot to celebrate anything. read more

Doug and the staff was amazing, the food and service was out of this world!!!! I would recommend to all my family and friends

Great service Sam was our waiter and Doug was the manager food came out nice and hot and the service was amazing. We felt at home as soon as we walked in and my family will definitely be back we came all the way from Brooklyn read more

HORRIBLE AND TASTELESS. NO SEASONINGS. Cornbread tasted like pound cake.. The rice the brought to the table was mushy and old. Onky item work eating was the baked beans. read more

Celebrated my birthday at Sammy's Smokehouse restaurant with friends and family. Awesome ambiance Amicable Great Food and Drinks. Compliments to the Chef and the waiters and of course the pictures and videos of the fabulous event by the owner's wife. My complimentary gift a Cowgirl hat. Definitely a Great Time. read more

The food was good and tasty it was ALOt! The garlic bread was the star of the show for me. It was made with real garlic. The service was good. Rachel was our waiter. She was pleasant , kind and efficient. The ambiance was festive and the restaurant was clean. I'd return again. The drink phenomenal. read more

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So I saw this spot on ig & decided to go see what the hype was about........Ambiance was great, clean bathrooms, Customer service a plus! One thing I did love was that the manager Tim came over to ask if everything was ok and to me thats a definite win win!ok lets get to the food I ordered the baked clams which were cooked to perfection, my bf ordered the shrimp cocktail which was like any ordinary cocktail.........Now the real banger was the short ribs with crablegs that comes with two sides (I chose the mac & cheese & the candied yams) and I ordered a side of shrimps as well......everything was to perfection excepttttttt the sides I was a little disappointed because it looked so good.....the mac & cheese was bland & the yams were alil too sweet but other than that this place doesn't disappoint and the amount of food u get is definitely worth your buck! I did forget to take a pic of our starters but I did get to snag a pic of the main course! read more

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The food was excellent! The Bbq & Seafood Variety is the spice of life. The service & staff was absolutely outstanding. The environment was warm & friendly. The Owner / Mgr,"Hillary" knows how to capture your heart & your appetite. She won us over & I'm telling all of my friends to go & to tell others to go! Thank you! Derrick read more