Horrible. Has gone downhill. A total ripoff. Yes it is fun, but you have to be willing to be crushed together with no room to eat or dance. Food has also gone downhill from years ago. Considering it is around 150.00 a person, definitely won’t be going back again.
Anthony B.
Place rating: 5 Brooklyn, NY
Was here last night for a friends bday. The food was delicious, the singing and dancing was also a bunch of fun. Overall had a great time and would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone.
Amy Y.
Place rating: 5 San Francisco, CA
Of all the places I’ve ever been to in my entire life, this is the first one that makes me wish there were 6 stars. An incredible middle-aged, bald Jewish man turned up the dance floor with radio pop hit after hit, even gracing us with his own lovely voice from time to time. The food was EXCELLENT(minus the chicken — pretty dry) — chicken and liver, salad, latkes, steak — all of it was so good. The Stoli bottles come frozen in buckets so your drinks are cold all night. Come with a group and you’re going to have an amazing time.
Christina P.
Place rating: 5 Brooklyn, NY
I grew up going to Catholic schools, so unfortunately I missed out on the joy of the bar mitzvah circuit in middle school. From what I hear it’s week after week of crazy bashes where you get down on the dance floor, maybe do the hora, and get cool party favors like personalized screenprinted T-shirts. Needless to say I’m extremely bitter to have been left out of this kickass tradition, so I was excited to hear that there’s a grimier adult version of this kind of party at Sammy’s. The space and the food are not much to look at. It’s like they take pride in never updating their décor or menus. They don’t bother with presentation, really — think more piles of steak and huge bowls of chopped liver if you get the family style meal for the table. But surprisingly everything was pretty tasty! I’m by no means a Jewish cuisine gourmand but I ate everything up and enjoyed it thoroughly. Also, it’s a TON of food. Which is probably good since you’ll also be drinking copious amounts of vodka. I thought I remembered there being bottomless vodka on my first visit, but that seems to be no more. They still bring the vodka bottles out encased in a huge block of ice though, so there’s that. But really, more than the food or drink you’re there for the singularly weird experience that is Sammy’s. You’ll get berated and serenaded by their house DJ/lounge singer — expect foul language and tasteless(and lightly racist) jokes, but it’s all in good fun. If you’re not up dancing like a fool by the end of your meal you’re doing it wrong. It’s a guaranteed messy, drunk time and you’ll probably walk out of there about $ 100 poorer but you’ll have had a blast, I promise you!
John D.
Place rating: 5 East Brunswick, NJ
Wow! And when you start a review with a «Wow» exclamation point you must know the place is kick ass. Romanian food, hhhmmm. Not too sure I’ve had Romanian chow before, so let’s check it out. The entrance appears to be a basement level Bowery hump hump, graffiti ridden, bring your anti bacterial, perhaps get out of Dodge bodega. Take a few steps down under and your thoughts will not change. I kept thinking to myself that some of the best 3rd world countries food establishments I’ve been to have been rather divey. Polaroid type pics cover every inch of the entire surrounding walls. Low ceilings and out door spot lights beam down like a tanning booth. So are you wondering why I stayed? Me too and glad I did. Full vodka bottle options entombed in a block of ice offered up from $ 100 for Stoli on up. Seltzer water in the old school siphon bottles like on the 3 stooges are placed on each table for a cost of course. Less then 20 four top tables, don’t expect a seat without a reservation. Chicken liver mixed with onions and«Schmaltz» is insane. I love chicken liver, but this was on a whole new level for this over the top foodie. Stuffed beef cabbage with red light tomato gravy was marvelous, and coming from a Russian/Ukrainian I know my Holubtsi. Lamb and garlic chops may very well have been the most tongue tantalizing chops I’ve ever had. Skirt steak medium rare to live for. Pressed breaded veal chop left me speechless. Combined with complimentary half sour pickles, green tomato’s and roasted green pickles and it’s on, it’s soooo on. The best part was Danny the solo performer, kicking it on the organ. What charm and charisma, NOT. But, a very good singer, hilariously gut wrenching. I believe he referred to Jews in just about every song in the most comedic sense. Quite the entertainer to say the least, just over look his insane Larry ala 3 stooges hairdo. The bill will be hefty if you splurge as we did. A party of 3 ran about $ 400, but please keep in mind we ate the menu and drank like Jewish Vikings. We asked for a after dinner drink and the waiter comically told us to f**k off, lol. So, if you want to experience a true NYC dining one of a kind and don’t mind dropping some coin, then make a reservation. You’ll thank me. Yes, the experience almost out ways the food, but the food is what will bring you back.
Qurat K.
Place rating: 4 Alphabet City, Manhattan, NY
This is a lively place to come for a celebration, which has Jewish traditional food. Of course, the best part is the frozen blocks of ice that house bottles of vodka and tequila. Some of the food is a bit over salted or drier, but It’s meant to be mixed together. If you’re going with a large party, I’d recommend their family meal, which is about $ 55 pp without tip. With the family meal we got mashed potatoes, potatoes chips, salad, latke, chicken liver, ground beef wrapped in cabbage, steak, salmon, chicken and a few other small plates. You’re coming here for the experience… Not just the food.
Ruggy J.
Place rating: 5 New York, NY
I’m not Jewish, so sadly I never had a bar mitzvah. All I got for my 13th birthday was an ‘autographed’ black and white picture of Alfalfa from Little Rascals that ironically shared the same exact penmanship as my dad. My lack of Jewish friends growing up also meant I rarely partook in all the fun celebrations that members of the tribe got to experience throughout the year. Fast forward many years later as an adult, for all those times I want to live vicariously through my Hebrew friends, I head to Sammy’s. As emcee Dani Luv will tell you repeatedly through your dinner(so don’t take umbrage if you’re reading this, Sammy’s staff), this place is a sh*t hole. It’s likely never undergone a renovation in its storied history, and it has the ambiance of a moose lodge in Corpus Christi. But that just lends to the authenticity of the operation, as the shabbiness is what makes it special. That and the homestyle Jewish cuisine + frozen bottles of vodka, of course. It’s best experienced with a group, so grab a gaggle of friends and find something to celebrate. Instead of ordering in a bespoke fashion, opt for family style and get a taste of all they have to offer. Bowls of pickles, bread and butter, chopped chicken liver with schmaltz, stuffed + boiled cabbage, broiled salmon, mashed potatoes, and plenty more I’m sure I’m missing. Don’t skip the egg cream at the end, and prep your vital organs for many bottles of Ketel One or Tito’s frozen in a giant chunk of ice. After several visits, I’ve learned this is the recipe for success. It’s pricey, so it’s probably best saved for special occasions. And don’t worry if you get sassed by the crass, yet affable keyboard players in either room. They may call you a shiksa or ask if your Asian friend is from North Korea, but it’s all part of the fun if you’re not easily offended or work for the ACLU.
Stephanie L.
Place rating: 4 Manhattan, NY
If you are feeling particularly adventurous, come here. Come here for the steak and the entertainment. Dani Luv is a high energy, crass comedian who will make sure everyone has a good time. Me and my partner came here on a rainy Wednesday night. Its a small space and not too many people were there. But the fact that we were dancing the hora on a Wednesday night is pretty spectacular. The staff is very friendly and hospitable. Food: The steak is the shining star. I got the schnitzel(fried veal) which could have been a bit meatier in my opinion. The mashed potatoes are a bit dry. If you like potato latkes, try it here, they are deep fried yumminess. I would come back with a large party on a Fri or Saturday night for the energy, and party atmosphere, not as much for the food. They are a bit overpriced for what they serve but really what you are paying for is the entertainment. Also…Jew-piter. There are no shortages of Jew jokes. Come prepared with a thick skin. …And you don’t have to be Jewish to come here.
Regina D.
Place rating: 5 Forest Hills, NY
I think those that post bad reviews did not have enoug vodka. This place rocks! I been wanting to come here for a long time so with this being said I had my birthday here last weekend. First of all make sure you ask for basement table thats where Danny is, I am not sure how it works wit upstairs. We had a group of 11 people so I chose family styly for $ 60 a head. We got amazing amount of food out of that deal, you get amazing liver, fresh salad, cabbage rolls, latkas and there was another meat stuffed bun, not even sure what it is. The main course hige portions of steak, fish and chicken side are mash potato and home fries. I really enjoyed all items other then the salad, it was fresh but little to plain All drink are extra, just be aware of that. As far as entertainment goes, you have to come with an open mind and just roll with it. The jokes are bad but who cares, if you want top notch comedy show its not it. Get up and dance around the room and have fun! Now the only minus I can give is the service or the lack of it. It seems there are just a few waiters and few bus boys. Its very hard to get attention of anyone as they all running like chickens with out the head, so think thorugh what you need when you do finally grab someone.
Drew A.
Place rating: 5 Long Beach, NY
This… Thiiiiiis. What. IS. This? Who cares?! Gather up your favorite crew and head on down to Sammy’s for a fun night out with surprisingly good food. Singer /comedian Dani luv is the host with the most(racist jokes) and makes this an incredibly fun dinner. Sure, the bottles of Kettle, encased in a block of ice, help to loosen things up, but nothing beats poor jokes and live tunes. There are 2 shows on most weekend nights. As for the food, we rocked the family style selection($ 55/pp) where they brought out all the hits. From chicken liver mixed at the table(very good), stuffed cabbage, latkes, pickles, huge pile of skirt steak, salmon, salad, chicken, home fried potatoes, ruggelach and more… There was easily enough food for 2 – 3 more people than our table for 7. As I mentioned, they could’ve thrown some scrappy eats at us and we would’ve had fun, but it was a pleasant surprise that most dishes were solid! Come here. Dance. Drink. Dance more. Get an egg cream. Leave. Protip: there is a food min pp on Fri/Sat, so don’t bring anyone who is planning on just hitting the frozen cocktails
Maud D.
Place rating: 4 New York, NY
Blame Sammy’s for my newfound and slightly weird obsession with chopped liver, because I’m pretty into it. Organ meats aren’t usually my thing, but combined with a hearty dose of schmaltz, onions, something else I can’t identify, and slathered on a slice of rye bread, there are few things more delicious. Maybe it’s my Jewish ancestors coming through in my taste buds, I don’t know. Sammy’s is an experience, and not for the faint of heart. The MC isn’t shy, and won’t hesitate to make an off-color joke(or five thousand) at your expense during the course of your meal. It’s Catskills Vaudeville on the Lower East Side. My buds and I had a joke that it would be a great place to take a date, because you would quickly be able to judge the quality of their sense of humor. I digress, though. Go with a big group, make a reservation, get a bottle of vodka in a block of ice, don’t skip the egg creams, and just go for the $ 55 family style meal because you don’t want to think about anything(also the stuffed cabbage is great, tastes just like my mom’s). Turn off your brain, stuff your face, and have a great time.
Julie T.
Place rating: 4 Brooklyn, NY
Sammys was a blast & pretty much as expected as far as «atmosphere» but the food was BETTER than expected based on some past reviews. The entertainment was excellent. The singer/keyboard player was funny & also did a fantastic job playing & singing. We had a lot of fun. Best to go with a group as it adds to the fun. Highly recommended. A real NY experience; DEFNOT just for Jews(there was a table of 20 Asians behind us) but DEFNOT for anyone who isn’t a party animal. Well definitely go back at some point in the future with different people
Steven T.
Place rating: 4 Brooklyn, NY
A thoroughly enjoyable evening with friends. I probably took a year off my life enjoying chopped chicken liver, pouring rendered chicken fat over my food and chowing down on beef — at it was well worth it. The plain chopped chicken liver was almost as good as my Mom’s world-class dish. Smooth, moist and delicious. My mouth is watering as I remember last evening’s meal. Karnatzlach — little fired bundles of garlic infused chopped beef were excellent. The star of the meal was my «small» roumanian tenderloin steak. This«small» skirt steak was folded to fit on my 14-inch wide plate. Nice caramelized on the outside, medium-rare and juicy on the inside. No balsamic marinade like many steak houses find necessary. Just beef, salt an a bit of garlic — delicious. Again, my mouth just started watering again. The kishke was, however, not recognizable as the kishke I love — but it was still enjoyable if overly dry. My beautiful bride reported that her stuffed cabbage was excellent and did our friend say about her huge«Jewish» breaded veal cutlet. The entertainment was very enjoyable, but we were not seated in the main basement dining area where the comedian normally holds court — our only disappointment. Only in NY could you have an «old world» kosher-ish Jewish meal, with 20 Asians at the next table celebrating the upcoming departure of one of them to Ethiopia, a group of about 30 accompanying Geraldo Rivera in celebrating a birthday, and about 30 others of varied ethnicities come together all having a great time dancing to Hava Nagila, hoisting celebrants in chairs in the air and embracing the traditional foods of European Jews. Get some friends together and have a great time with some excellent food.
Jando S.
Place rating: 5 Queens, NY
Every time I’m at Sammy’s, I am claustrophobic from the low ceilings and cramped quarters, taken back by the shoddy ambiance, gasping at the expensive markup, shaking my head at the cheesy music, feel a tinge of guilt for not being Jewish, and only eating a portion of my above average food. Yet, I still have a great time here. In short, Sammy’s unique nature is unmatched; there really is no other steakhouse like it. Get reservations. Have the hostess seat you anywhere in the house. Establish what you’d like to order(go for the set deal at $ 100 a head) and begin drinking copious amounts of vodka encased in ice. While eating a cornucopia of Jewish foods fit for any bar mitzvah party, be tickled at the older Jewish gentleman sitting at the keyboard and trying to get the crowd fired up. Eventually everyone will get up and dance. They’ll start screaming, clapping, and eventually laughing. At some point you will end up wondering how you got here. After my first time here, I was eventually called a North Korean Jew.(#1) The atmosphere went from drab to electric in only a matter of minutes. No one is safe from the torments of the MC and ladies, expect many fruitful comments to come your way as well. Uptight people stay home. Shy and introverted folks will have the night of their lives. Keep an open mind and appetite and everyone wins. On the food front, the chopped liver(while looking somewhat unappealing and loaded with chunky onions) is actually quite tasty. Smear a ton on some bread and it tastes tons better than it looks. The latkes are Jewish potato pancakes and are dynamite with the applesauce. It might be a little to easy to down three or four of these babies. Then there is the stuffed cabbage, which is nothing short of awesome. Each one is massive and the cabbage to filling ratio is just perfect. Just beware that even though it is classified as an appetizer, it is just as easy getting full on them. The Romanian style skirt steak deserves its own paragraph. Whether one orders small or large, it is worth its weight in meat. I always order mine at medium rare and it is perfectly cooked, while remaining incredibly juicy and tender to the bite. There is usually a pool of juice that collects at the bottom of the plate and it will eventually become room temperature and cake itself into a solidified mound of grease. One would almost thing this slab was cooked with a stick of butter. I can’t stress it enough: Everyone should go at least once. Sammy’s doesn’t try to be classy or refined like so many other steakhouses in the city. Instead, it highlights a traditional take on Jewish classics and instills a lot of fun that all patrons should experience at some point during their time in New York. ___________ (#1) Not offended in the slightest. Plus, I’m happy to be out of North Korea and eating steak.
Ginny B.
Place rating: 4 New York, NY
There is nothing like it anywhere in New York City! It is wonderful and terrible all at once, but most of all a lot of fun! Stick to the Chicken liver and a steak, sing as loud as you can, dance in a circle with strangers and you will have a great time!
Brian K.
Place rating: 5 Pearl River, NY
What a great place to go. Food is great. Atmosphere is great. Even finding parking on the street isn’t bad. It’s a treat to go here. The memory will last a lifetime.
Anna P.
Place rating: 4 Brooklyn, NY
It’s a great once in a lifetime experience. Very casual place with seating times and family pre fix meals. Very run down setting including the tableware, however I think that’s the look they are going for. Fun to dance and listen to old school Jewish music :)
Mikhail P.
Place rating: 5 Princes Bay, Staten Island, NY
What a fun and insane and unusual place! Highly recommend and haven’t had so much fun in a while!
David G.
Place rating: 5 Springfield Township, NJ
Ridiculously good, as always! A must for foodie’s who love a throw back to when life was simpler and fattier! I would have my bar mitzvah here, if I could do it again!
Michael K.
Place rating: 5 Manhattan, NY
Memorable chicken liver, steak. Entertainment makes this a truly unique experience itching me to come back.
Marc A.
Place rating: 5 San Rafael, CA
Oye! Love it, love it, love it! Come for the shmaltz, stay for the food. Dance all night while downing the coldest vodka this side of the bridge. You won’t be disappointed!
Luke P.
Place rating: 1 Brooklyn, NY
This place serves, basically, fried dog food. Do not go here. Ever. The pickles were good.
Philip W.
Place rating: 5 New York, NY
Holy hell My inner Jewish grandma is awake Schmaltz on the table Great dinner 4 weeks on treadmill await
Julian D.
Place rating: 5 Newport Beach, CA
Definitely a fun place. I would suppose this place is basically what your Bar Mitzvah would look like like if your dad was a plumber. Food was comfort food level rather than gourmet which is what you should expect.
Taylor H.
Place rating: 3 New York, NY
was really excited to see Dani Luv after the hype — he wasn’t there and we had his sub. He spent the whole time shit-talking Dani and the whole restaurant and gave up singing in the middle. The steak however was absolutely delicious and the fried onions were amazzzzing! And the frozen bottle of Vodka was fantastic. I’m sure if it was a packed Saturday night with more drunk friends and Dani Luv, it would be a more memorable/fun experience. Maybe next time!
Steve L.
Place rating: 4 Providence, RI
Sammy’s: As good as it is kitschy. Made a same-day Saturday-night reservation for 7. Almost missed the storefront, as the awning appears to have last been updated in the mid-1980s. Looked just as shabby inside, with décor that would make a back-alley Chinese restaurant look good. Fortunately for Sammy’s, it has DJ/crooner Dani Luv, whereas the Chinese have … rats!(See Prosperity Dumpling, 8⁄2015). Sat down to a bowl of chopped liver, Sammy’s style. Incredible! As great was the combination of soft liver and caramelized onion, the addition of a generous helping of schmaltz(Jewish olive oil?) only served to make the gout-bomb even better. Excellent it was on bread, but it brought a transcedential quality when smeared on top of steak. Ordered the $ 75 mixed grill for two — which included a 16-inch skirt steak(ordered and served medium rare), two lamb chops, and three large sweetbreads(option of sweetbread vs a breaded sausage, and it’s probably a push for thymus-haters, a clear win for organ meats if that’s your thing.) Skirt steak was good, bone-in lamb chop was better, and the thymus was actually pretty palatable, even for the uninitiated. Saw the famed bottles of Stoli encased in ice. Didn’t spring for it, though perhaps it would have helped cut the grease.
Tina M.
Place rating: 2 Brooklyn, NY
it’s an event to get tucked under your belt if you like meats, have a nostalgia for staple Jewish cuisine, and are a New Yorker. definitely not a romantic dinner option. and lots of birthdays, engagements, bachelor/bachelorette parties. so get ready for some drunk screaming and yelling. drinks are ridiculously pricey so get ready to just give in and get wasted, because if you’re already spending that much, why not? you start with a bowl of bread, pickles, tomatoes, and roasted green peppers. basically, a pickled assortment. which is delicious. my boss wanted full sour pickles, which Sammy’s gladly provided. we ordered a round of appetizers to share, including the Chopped Liver(Sammy’s Style) and Romanian Karnatzlack, which appears to be garlicky sausages. the liver was to die for. so creamy, with that unctuous liver flavor that is so satisfying. and yes, there’s a table show since it’s mixed by hand table side. the karnatzlack was also very good, with a distinct garlic and ground meat flavor. there’s quite a few in a single serving, so have more than 1 at your own risk. my boss also ordered his own serving of Kishka, which according to Wikipedia is a «types of sausage or stuffed intestine with a filling made from a combination of meat and meal, often grain.» yuuuuum,(insert sarcastic tone here). i had a bite, and it was ok. definitely very dense and grainy/mealy, but very bland. the taste was more texture than taste. for entrees, Sandlot ordered the Double Romanian Tenderloin, which is big, but not HUGE. or maybe that’s just me being a typical american with ridiculous serving size expectations. it is big enough to share between 2 people, with no leftovers. the steak was pretty good, and a novelty of sorts. i ordered the Broiled Veal Chop, which was just meh. the veal chop was crispy on the outside, which resulted in a slightly dry inside. plus, the portion was really 60−70% giant bone vs. meat. my boss had the Jewish Veal Chop, again because he was hankering for some good ol’ Jewish specialty/home cooking. this turned out to be a GIANT serving of breaded and fried veal chop. if ordering, don’t make his mistake. make sure to get some sauteed onions and schmaltz on top to give it some more flavor. to complete the meal, we ordered a side of Latkes and Mashed Potatoes. The latkes were very good, particularly heaped with the accompanying applesauce. The mashed potatoes were, for lack of a better word, meh. pretty bland and requiring a lot of schmaltz and salt and pepper. basically, go once to say you’ve done it and then go somewhere else.
Jay A.
Place rating: 2 Fullerton, CA
This place is actually $$$$, 4 dollar signs. I came here with a group for a friends birthday. There was a gentleman on the piano whom I found very entertaining. That’s the reason this place gets any stars at all. The food was very bland. I was kinda impressed with the potato chips everything else was ok. More than anything I left feeling ripped off we had a group of about 20 – 25 people. It came out to just under $ 130 dollars a person. This is the most I’ve paid while being the must disappointed/dissatisfied.
Angela C.
Place rating: 3 Brooklyn, NY
Sammy’s is a uniquely New York experience, one that I think I can safely say that you can’t get anywhere else in the country. It’s a fantastic homage to old-school Lower East Side Jewish culture and food and as my Jewish fiancé put it, «the bar mitzvah he’s never had». That being said, it feels like a party that is going on just a little too long, where the show is just a little bit off the mark. We came here for a friend’s going away party, looking for a raucous good time. We ordered many bottles of vodka, which come encased in giant ice blocks and are accompanied by bottles of seltzer and cranberry juice. My first complaint here — why do they not give me bigger glasses? If you’re going to give me mixers, don’t make me mix in a shot glass. Then, the food just started coming out. We were pretty confused as no one had ordered anything yet but we were far too deep into the vodka to care. It turns out that when they asked us «will you be eating family style?» they were referring to a set menu, not just our philosophy on sharing food and we never got to read said menu. I wish we had because there were definitely a few duds that we would have liked to avoid on what we got served. As for the food: — the chopped liver is everything! I would go back to eat heaping bowls of this and if I had a heart attack while eating, it’d be worth it because what a way to go. The fried onions and chicken skin add the best crunch, the radishes do nicely to «cut the fat» — the kishka are disappointing — deaden pucks that when launched could really take someone out — I was tempted to use them to take out the drunk birthday boy at the table over who kept trying to remove his clothes. — stuffed cabbage: some people love it, some people hate it. This isn’t a terrible version — latkes: these are sadly a poor approximation of the latke that I know and love — I count down the days when I get to eat my in-law’s crispy craggly latke bits, with shredded potatoes where the nooks and crannies make for optimal surface area to fry. These are deep fried potato discs, less interesting and not worth the calories. also, where’s the accompanying sour cream??? — Roumanian tenderloin: we requested all steak, no chicken which I guess is what was usually on the set menu. This was the right move as the steak was very good — smothered in garlic and if you picked around the pieces, there were quite a few medium rare bites to gnaw down on. — POTATOESGALORE: I am a carb girl at heart and have never met a potato I didn’t like. Sadly, every variation of the spud we had desperately needed more fat and more salt. True, both are easily remedied by the bottle of schmaltz and the salt shaker on the table but it’s hard to get that first disappointing bite out of my head. Finally, on the party that wouldn’t end. At first, the show was funny and the dancing and the hora-ing were great but at some point it turned into a writhing mass of sweaty bodies and at one point, another patron leaned over and dripped sweat into my mashed potatoes. I am a lady who eats on top of garbage cans on the street, but even I knew that it was time to call it a night.
Shonnie H.
Place rating: 3 Manhattan, NY
Meh. What show? Paid $ 100 per person in a 8-person group. We were all awaiting the«show» but I felt like I was in a 1980s karaōke dive bar. I don’t eat four-legged friends so I shared the half spring chicken. Food is definitely not worth the price but I thought a «show» would compensate. Only two people — my boss and his daughter are Jewish and had been wanting to go here. I enjoyed our own group’s company and nothing else. Each table seemed to have their own party. Anyway, we did end up going around the corner to watch the Revivalists at the Bowery Ballroom, so there was at least 1 real show last night. The chicken was dry and burnt. Ugh. We also didn’t have alka-seltzer on the table. Everyone seemed to enjoy the liver though and I got pretty wasted by the time I had my third glass of vodka(with a hint of cranberry, of course). It’s good to have«experienced» this renown establishment, but it did not live up to its hype.
Bill S.
Place rating: 4 Long Island, NY
Sure its Schtick but do you want to know something? It’s fun! I had a few guys with me that don’t know NYC. I mean, they know of places like Time Square but they never went to their friends Jewish bar mitzvah in their parents basement.(Now a bar mitzvah costs in the tens of thousands. The world is insane) Anyhoo Sammy’s Roumanian Steakhouse is just that, you’re walking down into a basement and the place is decorated like your friends Jewish bar mitzvah party in their parents basement. We walk in and are asked for drinks. How much for the Kettle One in the frozen bottle? $ 100 bucks? Beers please. So we’re drinking beers and place our food orders. Sinead O’ Conner walks in. Now, I’m a New Yorker. I know not to walk up to the table and say: Sign my napkin or Take a selfie with me. I did sing: Nothing compares. To you!!! Now the dancing starts. Mind you, this is a Steakhouse! We’re all holding hands in a circle and dancing! The beers are flowing and our food arrives. We first started with the homemade Chicken Liver. It’s insane. Its so good and the reason why its so good is because its fresh. You can taste it. I’m seeing chicken parts, then they drizzled chicken fat on it. OMG, it makes it better! There is also fresh onions, this dish is something I highly recommend. Now I know to order the hanger steak. I’ve been seeing pictures on Unilocal,its what I want. Yeah boyee. My buds order the Meat Plate Sampler. The meat plate sampler is the way to go. It had the same amount of steak as mine as well as other meats. Amazing! What knocks off a star is the bill. It’s hand written. Either they added the tip or overcharged us. Its all handwritten, its dark and after a few beers its hard for me to do math. Uncool Sammy. I loved your place but now I know to look twice at the bill before just agreeing to what you gave us.