From our humble beginnings to now, Sammy’s Summer Spot has always been driven by passion for serving great food. Our commitment to quality and affordable prices has earned us a loyal following. We are constantly striving to improve and exceed expectations, giving our customers an unforgettable dining experience every time they visit.
At Sammys Summer Spot, we believe in using the freshest ingredients to create delicious and flavorful meals. Our menu is carefully crafted to cater to all tastes, with options for vegetarians, vegans, and meat lovers alike. We pride ourselves on our diverse menu offerings, ensuring that everyone can find something they love.
In 1966, the story of Sammy’s Summer Spot began. What started as a modest 26-seat snack bar has flourished into a 500-seat full-service restaurant, serving over 1 million meals annually. Our growth has been immensely rewarding. Quality attracts customers, value garners respect, and compromise is never on our menu. Our formula is simple: fresh, top-quality food served generously at affordable prices. Thank you for your loyalty; we aim to keep earning it. Sincerely, Sammy.
From our humble beginnings to now, Sammy’s Summer Spot has always been driven by passion for serving great food. Our commitment to quality and affordable prices has earned us a loyal following. We are constantly striving to improve and exceed expectations, giving our customers an unforgettable dining experience every time they visit.
Directions to City Island from various locations:
Manhattan’s East side: Take FDR Drive North to Tri-Borough Bridge, then New England Thruway (Bruckner Expressway I-95) North. Follow I-95 North to exit 8B Orchard Beach City Island. Follow signs that say City Island.
Manhattan’s West side: Take West Side Highway to Cross Bronx Expressway North I-95. Follow I-95 to exit 8-B, Orchard Beach City Island. Follow signs that say City Island.
From New Jersey: George Washington Bridge to Cross Bronx Expressway (I-95). Follow I-95 to exit 8-B, Orchard Beach City Island. Follow signs that say City Island.
From Connecticut: Take I-95 to exit 8-B, Orchard Beach City Island. Follow signs that say City Island.
From Westchester County: Take Hutchinson River Parkway south and exit at Orchard Beach/City Island. Follow signs that say City Island.
From Brooklyn or Queens: Cross Whitestone or Throggs Neck Bridge, stay on the right and take I-95 North (New England Thruway). Follow I-95 to exit 8-B, Orchard Beach City Island. Follow signs that say City Island.
Sammy’s Summer Spot provides ample Valet Parking with 4 spacious lots adjacent to the restaurant for customer convenience. Professional parking services are available during lunch and dinner.
Sammy’s Summer Spot offers convenient valet parking with four spacious lots next to the restaurant. Professional parking services are available during lunch and dinner. We want our customers to focus on enjoying their meal without the hassle of finding parking. Our valet service ensures a stress-free dining experience.
We also offer private event spaces for special occasions such as birthdays, weddings, and corporate events. Our dedicated event coordinator will work closely with you to create a customized menu and handle all the details to make your event a success.
It was in 1966 that the Sammys’s story began; From our very humble beginnings in 1966 we have grown from a 26 seat snack bar to a 500 seats, full service restaurant; preparing upwards of 1 million meals annually.
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