I love the pizza and salads at Sammy's, Imperial Beach. We've ordered the balsamic grilled chicken salad and the Cobb salad many times and they're perfect every time. Tonight we tried the chopped salad with grilled chicken and it was equally delicious! The ocean view is beautiful too! read more

Happy Hour at Sammy's in Imperial Beach (inside Pier South Hotel) is totally worth it. I can't speak on the regular menu, but for happy hour you can't beat the prices or the views. The food is incredibly delicious. We took friends (one who is a picky chef), and he loved every bite. The views are breathtaking because you're literally facing the ocean if you sit out in the patio. We ordered what felt like everything from the menu: the dumplings, calamari, sweet chili wings, Margherita pizza, royal Hawaiian pizza, and the med sampler. They did not disappoint! Every bite was flavorful. Lexi, our server, was so patient, kind and really took care of us. When we first got there, my friend wanted shade and I wanted sun. Lexi was sweet enough to combine two tables so we could have the best of best worlds. For drinks, the boys had beer at $3 off the regular price, and I tried their Spa Day cocktail. It was not as refreshing as it sounded, but it was still quite delicious. My friend opted for the house white and loved it. Overall, Sammy's Happy Hour exceeded our expectations. Between the views, food, and amazing service, we will definitely be returning. read more

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Sammy's Restaurant & Bar in Imperial Beach is all about the view. I ordered the avocado toast with eggs and a mimosa, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and a great way to start the morning. The only downside was the service. While it wasn't bad, it could definitely be friendlier. Overall, I'd still recommend it for the delicious food and one of the best oceanfront settings in Imperial Beach. read more

You really can't beat the location. The patio sits right along the beach with beautiful views of the ocean, Imperial Beach, Mexico, and Point Loma. It's the kind of place where you could easily linger over a meal just for the scenery. The food was a pleasant surprise. Everything we ordered, including the drinks, was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared. Unfortunately, the service was a major letdown. Our server disappeared for what appeared to be a break while we were still dining, and no one else checked on our table. We waited quite a while before my dining companion finally got up to track down someone just to get a glass of water. It felt like we had been forgotten. The food and the view were definitely worth the visit, but the service kept this from being a great experience. Hopefully it was just an off day, because the location alone makes you want to come back. read more

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Wow this exceeded my expectations. I needed a last minute plan for Father's Day and I wanted ambiance, views of the ocean, a solid menu, and close to home. I found this after a some research and I am so happy I did. We got a booth right next to the beach and had the best views right before sunset. We order the mediterranean dip sampler which included pita bread, hummus, labneh, and roasted eggplant. So delicious. I got the grilled shrimp tacos and my dad got the chicken fettuccine alfredo. For dessert we shared the flourless chocolate cake with some ice cream and this a must try. Parking was easy to find, service was great and timely, and it's a nice area to walk around after. I can't wait to come back with the rest of my family. read more

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9/12/26 sitting at Sammy's while I'm writing this and let me tell you ... from Yelp the place looks appealing and a great food place . In actuality it sucks ! We seem to have came on the same day the CEO decided to be here and staff was making sure they were attentive when it came to job security, so much customer service lacked ! We had to Ask several times for a steak knife just to be brought a butter knife while the waiter explained we don't have any thing except these and use elbow grease ! I asked 3 times for a water never received it . The Waygu burger was extremely dry and when asked for ranch it took 20min and by then I was over it ! But as long as the CEO is tended to I guess the rest of us can wait .... My advice go somewhere else or call first and ask if customer service is high on the list or the CEO is in attendance.... And if so go elsewhere read more

Sammy's Restaurant + Bar - The Wagyu Cheeseburger extremely dry and a waste of money - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

The steak and eggs is amazing! Love the potatoes balls there so fluffy and yummmy. I would totally recommend! The service was really good too and a nice view. But sometimes it can smell because of the water sewerage. read more

The service was wonderful as well as the food and the view!!! Can't wait to go back!!! Very kind and friendly fast service!!! Wish I lived closer read more

Sammy's Restaurant + Bar - French toast - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Resort style ambiance by the beach inside hotel. Reasonably priced food. Friendly service. Live music on special occasions. Check out the fantastic photos! Will definitely return. Highly recommend. read more

Sammy's Restaurant + Bar - Hotel lounge. Nice walk towards restaurant. - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

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Love going here for happy hour on Thursday nights. Hands down they have the BEST gluten free Margaritas pizza!! Also, we always ask for Mike as we love having him as our waiter. read more

Beautiful Space & view with plenty of seating. My favorite, I have a few : Duck tacos, asian wings, arugula salad & Brussel sprouts. Today tried the trout dip and Lychee Martini was delish, Jose was attentive and friendly. Enjoyed our Monday here thank you :) read more

Sammy's Restaurant + Bar - Lychee Martini - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Sammy's is hands down one of the best lunch spots in Imperial Beach. It's such a beautiful place to have lunch right on the water, with a great atmosphere, excellent food, and an incredibly friendly and welcoming staff. Javier, the manager, was wonderful, and Jose took such great care of us. Great service from start to finish. I'll definitely be back! read more

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The food was good and our waitress was nice once we got seated, but they were clearly understaffed and there was a line to be seated though there were many open tables. It is totally a management issue. I don't like leaving negative reviews, but we waited 20 minutes just to get seated when it didn't require that. There was no hostess and the waitresses should have seated multiple groups at once so people could at least be seated. I watched two groups leave because of the wait. read more

Enjoying some sun, yummy food & adult beverages with my honey bunny. Great service & vibes. * Lobster Bisque * Mini Duck Tacos * Mini Wagyu Burgers * Sweet Chili Wings ~ Adult Beverages ~ * Blackberry Smash * Imperial Beach #DiningWithTheAndersons #SanDiegoLiving #BeachVibes #TryingNewPlaces #Foodies read more

VIEWS! VIEWS! VIEWS! From IB pier to Point Loma this is a great place to watch sunset. They also have HH every day, including weekends, that is unbelievable - you have to try the duck tacos!! The pizzas are always great. This location even has a brunch menu that is so great. Recommend: lobster avocado toast or salmon benedict. In short... get here asap because you will be coming again and again!! read more

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I rarely write reviews like this, but this was one of the more frustrating restaurant experiences we've had, especially as hotel guests expecting a convenient beachfront dining option. When we arrived, a server handed us menus and told us to sit wherever we wanted. From that point on, we were basically ignored. We sat there patiently, but no one came over for water, drinks, or even to acknowledge us. We finally had to ask if anyone had seen us sit down. Each server gave us the same quick response -- "We'll be right with you" -- but no one actually came back. What made it worse was watching other guests who arrived after us get water, drinks, and service while we continued to sit there waiting. We asked again who our server was supposed to be, were told someone would be right back, and after another 10 minutes of nothing, we finally got up and left. The biggest issue here is the service culture. The staff came across as rude, indifferent, and uninterested. As hotel guests, it honestly felt like the restaurant did not care because it is not actually part of the hotel. Maybe that is not the case, but that is absolutely how it felt from the customer side. Service is everything, especially when you are one of the main sit-down beachfront dining options for hotel guests. Unfortunately, this experience was bad enough that I would not go back to the restaurant, and it would make me think twice about staying at the hotel again since the main nearby options are this restaurant or Brigantine. The location is great, but the service needs serious attention. read more

We stayed at the pier south AC by Marriott over the weekend. Sammy's is the restaurant on the 1st floor. Javier "Javie" helped us with beverages by the pool and later appetizers. Very friendly service and makes you feel like an old friend. Appetizers and drinks were great; especially when happy hour started. read more

This place is AMAZING! You can't beat the atmosphere. Brunch and lunch is absolutely a perfect time to enjoy. The waitstaff is very friendly, helpful, and attentive. They really compliment the experience. The food tasted incredible. The food presentation is just as beautiful as the ambiance. I truly appreciate the entire staff for making my wife's birthday very special. read more

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Updated review: We had Sunday brunch and enjoyed the experience immensely. We were promptly seated outside near a large heater, with expansive views of the beach and pier. We ordered the ABC Hash, Smoked Brisket Hash, and a Bacon Benny. Cappuccino, Hammerhead, and a Green Bloody Mary completed the meal. The ABC hash, standing for avocado, pork belly, and cheddar, was a surprisingly light tasting dish with a primary flavor of avocado. It needed more seasoning but improved with hot sauce. Everything was nicely cooked, it was just under seasoned. The smoked brisket hash was outstanding, with rich Smoky flavor and nicely seasoned potatoes. The over easy eggs were cooked perfectly. The thick slice of rosemary sourdough toast was worth the extra $1.50. The star of the show was the bacon benny, with soft poached eggs, four slices of bacon and spears of asparagus under a pile of hollandaise. Accompanied by truffle fried potato balls which were soft and creamy inside, very tasty!! The garlic roasted tomato was the perfect extra touch. We all decided that's what we would get next time, or at least one of the Benny sandwiches anyway. It was a very nice experience, we all left with full bellies and smiles, promising to come back again soon. Highly recommended. Service was a little bit slow, but they told us from the outset that they were short staffed. It wasn't that slow and the service we received was perfect otherwise. read more

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We have been here a handful of times and every single time we love the food and we are always welcomed by staff with great hospitality and a wonderful atmosphere. Our server tonight, José, was so kind and attentive. He was funny and professional. We had a large group and he took the time to speak with each one of us and to be patient as we made our selections. We ate on the outside deck overlooking the ocean. There were several groups eating at the same time as us, but we felt like we were getting careful attention from start to finish. We ordered short ribs, Greek salad, Wagyu burgers, lettuce cups, and don't get me started on the delicious house made chicken strips with basil ranch! Truffle fries were excellent, thank you for the suggestion, José! Please stop by and enjoy delicious food, beautiful view, elegant setting and great service! read more

Sammy's Restaurant + Bar - Messy sundae desert was delicious - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

The view here is perfect, you can sit anywhere and still enjoy a clear view of the beach and pier, which is why I gave it 3 stars. The ube cheesecake was also amazing! Unfortunately, the service really brought the experience down. It wasn't busy at all, yet our waiter seemed to be avoiding our table. Every time he walked by, he looked down to avoid eye contact. He never refilled our drinks or checked in to see if we needed anything. With such a great location and good food, this place has so much potential but the service needs serious improvement. Please hire staff who actually want to be there and take care of their guests. read more

Sammy's Restaurant + Bar - Ube Cheesecake - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Came for lunch today. 0 stars for the server as she was not around after the food was dropped. We had to wait awhile to even try to flag her down. It was not very busy when we came in so we can't say there was a valid reason. Pretty disappointing. Three stars for the food and view. Food wasn't too bad. Nothing to rave about. read more

Amazing! The beachfront dining is unparalleled. Great food and amazing cocktails. Happy hour and brunch are both outstanding. Did I mention the view! And our server, Jose, made excellent recommendations while taking great care of us. My favorite is the Med sampler. Best appetizer IMHO although the smoked trout is a close second. Messy Sunday for dessert is a must for sharing. Imperial beach hidden gem! read more

Sammy's Restaurant + Bar - Messy Sunday is ooooy goooy goodness to share - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

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Our favorite place to have breakfast/brunch, especially in IB! We come here at least probably once a month. The views are beautiful and the breakfast quesadilla is always to die for! And the service is always friendly! We had Jose as our waiter and he was great! One thing I will say to the management/owners, this place could use more staff. It always seems like they are ran ragged and fall behind at times, but due to being overworked and understaffed. However, we will always continue to return! read more

Love this this place from the minute that you walk in you get treated like family. It's keep on forgetting his name but he's like the best waiter. He's got a beard a black hair anyways he's been there since 180. Excellent service just love coming. read more

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Unfortunately I did not dine here. Once I had to grab another worker just to get a glass of wine, I was over it. Apparently my invisible superpower kicked in because the bartender could not seem to see me. He did seem to notice and accomodate the people who did not look like me that came in after me. read more

We had a blast at Sammy's on the water. Our waitress Maxine was absolutely incredible. She went above and beyond for us. It didn't matter how busy she was at the time, she made sure we were taken care of completely. Truly appreciated her attentive care of our party of 6. Thanks, Maxine. Blessings, Tinamarie read more

I ate at Sammy's twice. The service was okay, not sure if they were short staffed at the time. The first time I ordered the burger, the bread was a bit soggy because they put a giant pickle at the top. The second time I went I ordered the BLT and that was pretty good, the bread was very soft and the bacon was good. The atmosphere is nice because you have a view of the ocean. read more

Sammy's Restaurant + Bar - BLT Sandwich with fries - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

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Food quality is terrible. We ordered chicken Alfredo, calamari, and burgers. The wagyu burgers were ok but the calamari was super dry and pretty much all breading. The chicken Alfredo was terrible. Never returning. read more

My family and I came here yesterday. The view is amazing, not a bad seat in the house. The restaurant and bar were both busy but the service was still top notch. Our server Lexi recommended the steak sandwich meal that comes with a beer and churros for $30. Great recommendation and you can't really beat that deal anywhere in the area. Everything was very good. I'll definitely be back. read more

Service pretty much sucked! So if you are hungry or thirsty. Good luck! You will be waiting for ever. Waitress slow 1/2 hour to get water . Food 1 hour . Just an awful experience. Nice place nice view of beach but service is horrible..... read more

Candace was amazing please give this girl a raise she is great!! Our food recommendation she said was great and drinks

Luis was very attentive and made the best melon sodas! Food was great as well with the best sunset view in the city!! Will be coming again! read more

Sammy's Restaurant + Bar - Melon sodas - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Family in town so we hit Sammy's for happy hour. Great service, friendly waitress, beautiful outdoor table and view. The highlight of our tapas was the crispy Brussels sprouts. Tender baby Brussels sprouts, split and grilled to perfection. Lots of free little leaves charred and so crispy. The walnuts, Romano cheese, and balsamic drizzle complemented them perfectly! 10 out of 10 read more

Sammy's Restaurant + Bar - Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Crispy Calamari - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Came to happy hour for a friend's birthday and was not disappointed. The salad, Brussels sprouts, pork dumplings and truffle fries are amazing.. definitely recommend 10/10!!! read more

We always have a wonderful experience when we come here. The menu is very robust and delicious! We really love when we get Jose as our server. He is the best & the food is wonderful! read more

Food Service Drinks I had the short rib benny and the mimosa flight OMG! Mi novio had the bacon Benedict and the Bloody Mary. All delicious, all unique and fantastic! service by Alfredo was outstanding This was my second time at Sammy's this week. I am a loyalty customer and an IB local. Everything was fantastic, but I wish Sammy would do better with marketing and demographics on his happy hour alcohol prices. I would guarantee there would be better attendance for this great venue by our locals and our tourist. Just a couple bucks cheaper could make all the difference in the success of this fantastic venue. The other night our server was Michael who was very attentive very professional. Our food that night was amazing as well. Just a few tweaks needed here to make it a full-time success. read more

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The view from the patio was beautiful. The food was tasty. And our server was friendly and enthusiastic. We went during happy hour and ordered from the half price menu, so the prices were good too. We ordered the Mediterranean Dip Sampler, Spring Rolls, Calamari, Brussels Sprouts, and Margarita Pizza. They were all good, but the Dip Sampler was my favorite. I definitely recommend Sammy's for some good food and great ocean view. read more

Jose was amazing and the food was delicious!! Great views of the the beach. Will be coming back. read more

Sammy's Restaurant + Bar - Jose was great and the food was amazing!!! - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Came here after our massage to have lunch by the water and boy oh boy it did not disappoint! The view is unobstructed and the waves were crashing so good. Service was fast and food was hot. Win win win read more

Sammy's Restaurant + Bar - Lobster Bisque and Margarita Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California