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    Sammy Sea’s

    3.0 (40 reviews)
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Anna Maria S.

    We went for breakfast and got way more food than what we were expecting. I have never seen such a massive, well constructed breakfast burrito or an omelet of such vastness. Entirely delicious too! The service was excellent, and we didn't want for anything. We will for sure be back because I so enjoy nautical themes and a place that welcomes dogs. There is a large outdoor area for dogs and their human companions that I know our pupper will enjoy.

    April L.

    Came in around 1pm on a Sunday and it was slightly busy where we had to wait some. The restaurant is in the old Ohana room at Waterman's which they added a raised platform for tables and more seating around the sides with a small bar area. The other side is a separate bar called Shipfaced. Our waitress was friendly but definitely seemed rushed. She didn't have a kids menu or drink menu available which would've been helpful. My husband got the Catch (cod and shrimp) I ordered the Caesar chicken ciabatta sandwich which was good. But while we waited for our food, I couldn't help feeling a little food envy watching other plates come out. The pancake was giant and the chicken fried steak and avocado toast looked amazing. But staff was quick to grab us a highchair and help remove a chair. My kiddo ended up happily sharing my fries along with my husband's hushpuppies and shrimp. I'd come back yo try their breakfast next time!

    Katie T.

    Now in the former Waterman's Brewing restaurant, Sammy Sea's was alright. The decor is definitely different from before, with a raised up seating area in a nautical theme. Their drink menu is pretty limited (based on my experience). We never got to see what the beer options were, and they had four cocktails to choose from. Our waitress was nice, but seemed either new or a little flustered. We had to ask for a kids menu and also the drink menu. I really wanted the Monte Cristo, but they weren't willing to swap out the hash browns for fries, so I got the turkey cranberry and asked for it to be toasted. It was ok, but would have been better had they toasted the entire sandwich so the cream cheese would've warmed up. The French fries were delicious though.

    The most patient child in America enjoying the pancake she came here for.
    Chris W.

    Ok let me apologize in advance. I hate to leave the review I'm about to leave because I really WANTED to like this place. QUICK READ: Amazingly slow service, food was mid, place was filthy everywhere you look. After seeing a video on Instagram we decided to make the 90 mile trip from Goldsboro just to get my daughter the largest pancake we've ever seen. Called en route to avoid any Sunday brunch long waits, arrived right at 11:30am - and that's where things slowed WAY down. We along with several other groups waited at the unattended hostess stand for 5, then 10, then 15 minutes before anyone was ever acknowledged. Everyone seemed in good spirits and we were committed, but I've never waited like this before and never will again. Once finally greeted - and seated which took another 10 minutes to get a table cleared off (which is puzzling because the place was 1/2 empty). Now the real waiting began - forever to get drinks ordered - forever to get the drinks - then 1/2 the table got their food and the other half waited quite a bit longer to recieve their food. All in all - 2.5 hours to eat food that was absolutely within striking distance of something you could get in 10-15 minutes at any Waffle House. The employees were nice though not particularly apologetic and never seemed to acknowledge the ridiculously poor performance, and the food was fine. I'm pulling for these guys to get things figured out - but it's going to take a lot and this ship seems to have no one at the helm. (That was a nautical themed joke to lighten the mood!)

    The Deckhand
    Sandy G.

    Great food!!!!! Awesome atmosphere, fairly new restaurant opened within a year ! You will not need lunch if you eat there for breakfast. Service was friendly it was a bit long to wait on food but it was Sunday in Wilmington at a good restaurant so there's always a wait and ITS WORTH EVERY SECOND !!!

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    Valerie D.

    I've very mixed feeling about this place. Upon entering we saw it was seat yourself. We sat down and I noticed there were only 3 tables occupied at Noon. Not a good sign, but I thought ok they have only been open a few months. The table felt sticky and I heard another person mention it to the waitstaff which said its the cleaning product that makes it feel that way. Hummmm, maybe you should try a different product? The inside was different with the middle tables being raised with rope around it? Trying to look like a ship???? We both got the Seaside club.the bread was just plain white bread toasted, not a rustic cut bread as stated on the menu. It was ok, a decent club sandwich that came with decent fries which were not greasy. Overall opinion, ok food , decent prices. Just overall I felt like something was off, like was ok probably wouldn't come back. I like places that give me a good upbeat vibe, this was just not doing that. I hope they do well, and maybe in the summer we will come back if they have the outdoor patio open.

    Rachel C.

    Sammy Sea's has been on my list of restaurants to try ever since they opened! I'm thankful that my fiancé and I were able to give it a try it on a rainy Sunday. I also want to touch on some of the themes mentioned by other reviewers: 1) Understand that Sammy Sea's is a new business. It is normal for a new business to work through kinks, figure out what works, and grow from feedback. Overall, we had a GREAT experience. 2) We did not have to seat ourselves. A nice hostess came to the stand and sat us promptly. We went around 10 AM on a Sunday (prime brunch time). Our server was also great! 3) The tables are not sticky because they are dirty. Our table was clean and I could see team members cleaning other tables. I'm not an expert in wood finishing, but it's something to do with that. It's not uncommon in restaurants. 4) The food was REALLY GOOD and very cost effective. Pictures for reference! I seriously want an entire plate full of the kielbasa.

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    Mike H.

    Unfortunately the online hype wasn't remotely worth it. As soon as you walk into the door you're hit with the strong smell of Fabuloso, which should've been the first warning. Waiting to sit wasn't awful, 25 minutes. But when we sat down the table was sticky, although that might be from the cleaner eating away at the table. The wait for the food, considering how small it is in there, was awful... Now onto the food, the food "looks" good. Well presented. But the flavor was awful... everything either tasted like grease or cheap quality ingredients. Monte Cristo wasn't remotely that... undercooked on top of that. Potatoes were straight grease, zero flavor. The only good thing was the pancake, which seemingly had cake mix in them. As a side note to the ambiance, the bathrooms were absolutely atrocious... disgusting is an understatement. Overall, not remotely worth it. I hate leaving bad reviews for newer restaurants, but if this place doesn't make drastic changes, it'll be closed within a year.

    Clark S.

    Holy Cow!!! This was a feast, killer food and a refreshing change of pace with great service I will be back again and again and again. Not to mention a relaxed cool feel.

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    The service is great. The chicken tenders are amazing. I would go back again. Overall a good place

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    Had an amazing experience here. Food was pretty great our server Emma made the experience three times better.

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    Terrible service. Food was delish when it finally arrived.Had to keep asking for things. Coffee took forever then arrived with grinds.

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    4 months ago

    Came in for a late brunch to try a local restaurant. Joey was amazing and attentive to us! Super happy with our experience, will be back!

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    I had an amazing time and the food was spectacular, the service was amazing and the location is beautiful

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    Food was AMAZING. The pancakes were the BEST in Wilmington and the portions were insane. Very affordable and quick service!

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