It's been years since I've been here. I'd forgotten how great the food is and service is…read moreimpeccable. Friends took me here for my birthday and we had reservations at another place, but they "lost" them? All of us have been here before so we decided why not, and see what happens. The place was incredibly busy, we had about a 20 minute wait but it was worth it! Our server Robert was top notch. Professional and cordial. He Immediately came over with glasses of water, garlic bread, cheese and olive tapas, a house salad, and napkins. Tried the broiled fisherman's combo: shrimp, scallops, fish fillet, mussels, stuffed clams, lobster tail, and a side, I opted for linguini with garlic aioli. Everything was cooked very well and the presentation amazing and beautiful. Now here's something you don't see every day; an actual stuffed clam where the clam is still partially attached to the shell! None of that surimi crap! Finished the meal with a double espresso, shared a tartufo and cheese cake. I don't know if the digestif was complementary, but it was a nice touch. I don't know how the kitchen keeps up with the orders. The waitstaff must put a few miles on their feet a day and a cardio workout carrying the trays overflowing with food. Amazing! Everything in the restaurant is kept neat, clean, and organized. The music is not overwhelming. You can hear each other at the table. When the weather is a little nicer, they have beautiful outdoor seating with views of Long Island sound. It is very romantic, when the sun is setting, you can imagine yourself being somewhere exotic and far away. As the song goes; "Sometimes you don't know what you got till it's gone."

Big portions and food was cooked well but absolutely no flavor. Service was also not great…read more Too expensive for the food.

Honestly, I miss the old owners of this restaurant. Since the people have changed, they've changed…read morethe recipe for the batter on the seafood, they also have changed the fries , and worst of all THEY CHANGED THE TARTER SAUCE RECIPE! It tastes like mayonaise now, and that broke my heart. I just want the good food spots in the Bronx to remain that way. The food is definitely not as good as it used to be.

The only reason I came out this far was for this. City Island and Johnny's Reef. This is not a spot…read moreyou just happen to go to, it takes planning, preparation, saving and probably some fasting. I go all out when I come here becuase it's fast seafood at it's best, steamed, raw or fried. You order at the counter for things you want, so plan your order with friends so you can get what you want all at once. Send one to get the fried's, one to get the steamed, raw, etc. It looks like any seasonal shack on the eastern seaboard, but just a tad busier and a tad nicer. Service is good becuase it's far enough away from the NYC grind that people aint tryna bring that vibe. They're trying to have a different experience. It's got great views. Cash only of course. Seating is cafeteria style. I usually have to go for a walk afterwards to help digest everything. Prices are high if you indulge or come with your whole family, but it's kinda in line if your tryna splurge and go big. My usual order is steamed snow crab legs, fried calamari, fried clam strips, steamed cherry's and little necks (or raw if it's daytime or late summer) and a steamed whole snapper if I'm with more than 1 person. It's a feast, but worth a gout attack. It's fresh seafood that's well prepared and simple. You can't go wrong on the cocktail sauces, butter, lemon on most items.

Archie's Tap & Table is operating on an entirely different level from the typical City Island…read morerestaurant scene. This is not your standard seafood shack or casual neighborhood spot. The chef comes from the world of high-end NYC dining, and you can feel that experience in every detail of the food. There's a level of creativity, precision, and thoughtfulness here that honestly feels Michelin-worthy. This makes sense, because the restaurant has earned that recognition. Beyond the food, Archie's also has one of the best Scotch and whiskey (bourbon and rye included) selections anywhere in the area. It feels curated by people who genuinely care about food and drink, not just running another restaurant. We eat there often, especially for brunch, which is spectacular and consistently better than it has any right to be for a neighborhood spot on City Island. The best example of the attention to detail was the chopped cheese sandwich special. When it arrived, my first thought was: "How is anyone supposed to eat this giant thing?" But then you take a bite and realize the bread was custom made specifically for the sandwich. Somehow it completely melts in your mouth along with the meat and cheese, making this enormous sandwich unexpectedly delicate and perfectly balanced. It's the kind of detail most restaurants would never even think about. Archie's is a true hidden gem and proof that truly exceptional food can exist in places you wouldn't expect.

Large selection for breakfast and brunch and our service was exceptional. The places is small but…read morevery nice and we had a good time.

want to thank them for helping celebrate my Moms birthday they were great. Our waitress was…read moreamazing. they have a great lunch special. comes with soup or salad a main course and coffee with cake. Food was good. great portions. my lobster was very tiny but for the amount we got i'll let it go. they have a parking lot. prices are reasonable.

Everything was great! We had a big party of 20 people and as soon as we arrived there was a host…read moreready to seat us. What really made everything go smoothly was the waiter Fernando. Omg, he did an absolute amazing job. He brought out the food and nothing was missing. He was nice , sweet and funny. Kudos to him! The food was good and the prices were even better. We did go at around lunch time, so the prices were a tad lower. Definitely recommend this place! Stephanie

I enjoy the food when I go now always order the jumbo order with the shrimps the lobster the clams,…read morethe french fries the pickle or coleslaw I get everything even red snapper is delicious

As you enter you order from the menu board- I ordered the $18.00 Whiting fish and French fries…read morew/pickle (under my fries- I was looking for it lol). You get one large Whiting and a bunch of fries - no complaints. I ordered a passion daiquiris $10 - was pretty good too. In Seafood City - cash only -you order and wait for your number to be called - service was quick. The place is a ranch style atmosphere with red - school lunchroom tables inside and on the outside. They also have a variety of other food options. It's definitely a family style restaurant with reasonable prices. I would recommend this place.

My visit here happened early Dec 2025…read more Everyone should be sure and read the huge sign on the entrance door to the restaurant. It explains things clearly. And they did not lie. An entree could easily feed 2-3 hungry people with leftovers, if you add in the salad, bread and drinks before the meal. Maybe 4, so yeah, everybody needs to be good and starved out! It is pricey, but I felt my meal was worth it it. I had fried fish for a week afterwards. How many left-over fried fish sandwiches can a person eat? It was an early Saturday afternoon. no crowd no fuss, no muss. Service was excellent! No room for dessert.

Service was good, Ambiance ok. I was very much disappointed with the food. For a place that boast…read moreabout seafood authenticity, I was disappointed with my crab stuff flounder meal. While it was plentiful, the crab stuffing was approx. 99% bread stuffing. The crabmeat was non-existent. If you are going to charge such exorbitant prices, I do not mind paying as long as you are going to serve real seafood. The bill was hand written on a regular store numbered checkbook not even presented on a modern computerized print bill. The bill payment is all cash/zelle...go figure! I used the restroom and that had a sewer odor to it. Needless to say, I will not go back nor recommend this place! Folks you can spend less in city Island and get better or at least same type of food.

This has become one of my favorite spots. It is a trek up to City Island, but more than worth it!…read more I love their pan seared tuna especially with the seasonal veggies. It is always fresh and juicy. Combined with a glass of cold prosecco This last time I got the meatloaf, which was delicious. More of a Hungarian dish, which you can't get everywhere. The ambience inside and out is hip and for me nostalgic. My friend who's from Europe, couldn't get over how friendly Bronxites are! The owner and the other guests, were charming As I said there's more to New York City than Manhattan!!

I stepped foot on the Black Whale for the first time to experience dining in the heart of City…read moreIsland- when I pass by, I have always being intrigued by it's charming and quaint look which makes the place have a pleasant and unique feel. Once you step in it you don't feel like you are in The Bronx. I chose to sit outdoors since it was a nice breezy afternoon and I felt enchanted by all the garden furniture surrounded by plants under trees. I ordered the pan seared sesame tuna salad and a passion fruit margarita and they were both very good. I also ordered a tiramisu for dessert which was also delicious. De-the server was very friendly, attentive and helpful at the time of ordering- I communicated that it was my first time at the restaurant and she made a few suggestions to assist with my choices. It is definitely a place worth trying.

We decided to try a different spot for a beautiful spring lunch outdoors on their deck area…read more Service was attentive. Food was good - scallops were very good. They had lunch special but I opted for full meal so I could have leftovers for dinner. Fried seafood combo came with plenty of calamari, enough scallops to satisfy my craving, and a large piece of fish. There's valet parking but we found street parking right outside. Definitely would come back.

Was my favorite restaurant for 20 yrs until today! NOTHING and I mean nothing had flavor...big…read moredisappointment. ...from the charcuterie board to the salad...no flavor at all! Mind you im a chef! Brought an out of towner there for lunch today and left embarrassed. Took 20 min to get a simple salad! Are you serious? I usually get a dinner when I'm there but wasn't going to chance that! I think if I would have licked the menu it would have had more flavor than the food today. Ordered baked clams and it came to the table with no breadcrumbs on it! Are you for real? Low and behold my family and I will not be returning to this place EVER again. DO BETTER SEASHORE.... your establishment went down the toilet!

Growing up in the Bronx, this was always a fun hang out spot for some henny coladas in the summer…read more My sister always wanted to come here for their fried shrimp. I don't eat seafood so I always get chicken tenders and fries. Today I tried their wings and it was disappointing, the skin was thick and fatty, I prefer my wings crispy. I noticed some one bought half chicken with tostones, had I known they served that, I would have too!

Stopped in with a few family members (not my choice). First of all the establishment is a cash only…read moreplace, they conveniently have several ATMs at the restaurant for a fee. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor dinning tables. Honestly this place really seems like fast food sea food style. Personally, I just am not a fan. I ordered the New England Clam Chowder which was not the way I like it, it was very runny and watery. I had the ribs because I did not want any fried sea food. The ribs were bad, smothered in awful bbq sauce. The only thing I liked were the tostones. My girlfriend ordered the fried whiting and it had no flavor it was rather blah. I did not like this place and will not return.

Hey Foodies, Sammy's…read morehas always been my City Island go to since childhood. Always friendly service and fresh generous portions of food. On this visit I had crab cakes, lobster bisque, garlic pasta, w. yellow rice. As far as ambiance, it's nice for a fun date night or celebration. My one suggestion: order a side of melted butter to go w. your meals, especially the yellow rice.

Went to Sammy's Fish Box on March 15, 2026. The food never disappoints! My fried shrimp were fresh…read moreand delicious as always. The bread selection they bring out before the meal especially the cornbread is always a highlight. Honestly, I look forward to that just as much as the main dish. The only thing I'd say is that for the overall pricing, I do think the staff could be a tad more attentive. Overall though, still a solid restaurant and the food keeps me coming back.