Sammy&#x27;s Patio

The ribs are fabulous! No question. They are as good as any I've tasted anywhere! Juicy, meaty,…read moreso flavorful. Perfect, I'd say! The green beans are fabulous, too. Fresh and perfectly cooked. I think the mashed potatoes must be fabulous fresh, but mine were heated over because they were prepared before I arrived, so I tasted that heated-over taste. But! They were very good; real potatoes, which you almost never can find anymore, and lots of butter! I might change that myself; a little less butter and a little more milk or cream. The thing I found disappointing was the fried chicken. I went to the restaurant to try the ribs because I'm looking for ribs to serve at a dinner party and I'm on the hunt, but I had to try the chicken! You may like it; I think my objection is a personal taste thing, but ..... The coating on the chicken tastes like it was poured out of a spice-blend like Montreal Steak seasoning or the Kirkland Signature Organic No-Salt seasoning, or Lawrey's Seasoning, or the seasoning packet from Good Seasons Zesty salad dressing packets - I know I've tasted it before, but I can't remember which it is. It was too too much! As I said above; it tasted like it was poured into bowl from the package and the chicken was dredged in it. The flavor may be great if it were toned down a little, like starting with flour and adding the seasoning blend to the flour? Starting with half and half of each would be an improvement, but I would go with a 3 to 1 ratio of flour to mix. Other than that, I am definitely going to order the ribs for my dinner! As it was, I used the sauce that came with the ribs to dip my chicken in; that sauce is out of this world!!!!! And the two gentlemen who helped me were terrific! Carmen talked to me about the ribs, the rest of the menu and was the most gracious host! I told him about my quest for ribs and he was very helpful! He alone is worth going back for. And Zee must have asked me 10 times if I needed anything; he was very attentive! This is a cozy place tucked away where you can go and relax and enjoy a great meal! Order the ribs!

best chicken wings around. always so crispy even when you're getting them for take out. i love all…read morethe sauces they have for them, they're very original. they have a super thin hot honey pizza which is to die for, i think about it all the time lol. their sides are also just so so good. the corn salad, mac and cheese, the mashed sweet potato, the slaw. you literally can't go wrong. they make good drinks too! love this spot

Sweet potatoes fries

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Local beer and cider

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Tried The Wharf again after making sure I wouldn't be stuck in the bar due to a function in the…read moredining room again. Had a very nice server named Riley. We were in a completely empty restaurant but they still managed to sit a very loud party right next to us. Ordered a glass of Cabernet- fairly decent pour. Salad dressing delicious- not crazy about the dark green top leaves from the romaine- this is the part I throw out- but definitely edible. My husbands fish was fresh - small portion, mashed potatoes starchy, veg was good - small portion. I had the haddock francase- tiny portion of fish- the sauce was delicious but saturated the 'breading' kind of wrecking it (maybe put the sauce on the side?). Risotto awful. Bread was freshly baked- the crusty part was good-inside seemed a little undercooked. That was my husband's birthday dinner.... Opted to stop at the local grocery store for desert- best thing we ate all day!

I know this is not what people normally like to think about, but we just recently had my husband's…read morememorial reception at the wharf so many people came up to me and said they were coming back because the food on the buffet was so amazing. They wanted to try something else as well. The staff was fabulous. Stacy is beyond perfect and everything was served beautifully with grace and panache. I'm a regular at the wharf and have been for years and if you love lamb, the lamb chop lollipop appetizer is to die for sorry bad pun.

Warm bread

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Large deck by the ocean

Renegade's Pub

4.2(161 reviews)

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It's intimidating to walk into the smallish establishment, but rest assured, you will be waited on…read more Everything is busy on a Friday and Saturday night. We stayed at a hotel nearby and ordered take out. Our burgers were fantastic, the onion rings are to die for, and we really enjoyed almost every appetizer they had over the next two days. The only negative feedback I have at all is that they're stingy with their ranch. They left it out of both take out orders we placed. I had wings with no ranch, fried pickles with no ranch, it seemed like it was being treated as liquid gold and maybe it is, maybe that's why I'm so salty about it! Lol. Seriously, don't pass up the wings or the onion rings.

This places is awesome, casual, music not too loud. Food is good, service is great. Prices are…read moreexcellent I asked for a drink that was not on the menu and it was delicious.

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Tater Tots

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I love this place... great Irish pub with awesome atmosphere and good craft beers. The service…read morestaff were attentive and really friendly. They had love music playing as well. It's a spot to check out of you're in the downtown area

Mr. Dooley's is a fun Irish pub to visit. I had a Guinness, a Maker's and soda, and the super…read morenachos. The menu has a lot of traditional Irish/English options to choose from. This is definitely a good spot to spend an afternoon with friends. I did also love the traditional style of the bar. Very old world.

New England Clam Chowder

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Guinness appetizer. Delish.

Bill Ash's Lounge

3.8(28 reviews)

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A Real Dive on the Water…read more This place has bern here for at least 50 years and has not been touched, which I love. The bartenders have a little sass and clientele are a little whacky but it works. You go to this spot to drink near the water. I can't image during the summer how busy this place probably gets? It's in prime location. Stiff drinks, darkly lit, shots, sass, and no renovations. A win if sou like joints this, which I do. Thanks

If you want a dive bar on the beach, this is the place for you. Has a spacious parking lot. They…read moreare cash only bar - wish I had known before, but had to use a dingy ATM in the back to cover for my beer and shot. Prices were very reasonable and the bartender was nice; pay as you go. They have Keno and all are there to do the same thing - drink. I think some nights they have live performances but was not happening when I was there.

?? Movie set

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Blast from the past

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4.2(6 reviews)

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Great lil hike in the wall vibes good drinks great people owner is a gem pool table darts back…read morepatio.... Definitely felt like a home bar away from home .. god bless

Zeke's Pub has been around since I was a kid. Great drinks,…read moregood people. My friend's and I used to do music shows there back in the days. Shelly makes a great White Russian and Kev is very kind and fun when he is working. I always try to leave a good tip and I love Debbie, she is an angel. Even Walter made me a delicious White Russian this morning. I was so grateful because last night they bartender said there was no more milk and didn't have change to break a $5 so I can leave her a tip regardless. As long as you mind your business and don't cause any trouble they will treat you right and you will leave in a better mood than you came in. God bless Zeke's Pub and everyone that works and goes there Best Regards, Haitian Vee

So fun

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2.2(11 reviews)

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Recently, went for an event. Unfortunately, there were other venues and no signage…read more The inside (middle room venue) was nice & modern. There was no seats at the bar and some "reserved" tables & chairs. The drink selection, not too much of a selection. The drinks are very pricey and come in small plastic water cup. We stayed with the bartender located mid-bar since she was very attentive, and polite.

No one's ever been here before? Am I breaking new grounds? Weird…read more I went here for the Somegirls/Converge concert a while back, and I'll have to admit that it was really weird. The venue size is around the Middle East Downstairs, maybe a smidge bigger, much better air circulation, and so on. The club's decor is pretty low key (black and yellow lights), so don't be thinking there's mariachi's or Puerto Rican booty dancers hiding in the walls because it's primarily a Latin club.... So why three stars? It's in the middle of nowhere (woo, taking the blue line all the way to the end), they can't decide what time to put bands on, and the bathrooms are too small for the venu's size, honestly. But other than that, as a venu it's pretty cool. Big wide stage, decent sound system, and okay people working the bar. Helpful hint: If you're going to see a show here, it's NOT GOING TO SELL OUT, so you can skip the shitty opening bands. Seriously, it's that big. If the band you're going to see can only book Lido, make sure you get the set times, but you're going to be stuck on the Blue line. If I see another show that interests me, I'll try to check it out. I have no idea how they go from hardcore shows to Latin dance clubs, but hey, what can I say?

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Front entrance

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James P.

11 years ago

I've been gigging here for the past 5 years as a musician and its always a pleasure to play here at Sammy's Patio! Sammy's has a great growing music community whether if it's a hip-hop show, a rock show or a metal show, the community are filled with great people and friends! No drama, no fights, just music and good times. The sound has improved and it is loud! You can hear the vocals very well. They also mic up the guitar amps/bass amp and the kick drum for clarity. So to those who are ear sensitive/likes to save their ears, bring ear plugs. Otherwise enjoy the sound! They may have a cover charge for music shows, however, that cover charge is supporting all the bands/artists playing that evening! So be courteous and support! Not to mention there's great prices on mixed drinks as well as both bottled and drafts beers starting from $4 bucks! Just make sure to tip! This venue is CASH ONLY (no credit cards) but they recently installed a new ATM for convenience! Sammy's Patio is a great place to spend time with friends for a good time with great local music! If you want to listen to local music or want to play at a great music venue, Sammy's Patio is your place. If you want to book a show here, hit up Killer Robot Promotions on Facebook! Great guys and are very responsive to your replies! read more

Greg I.

12 years ago

Do you like your booze cheap and boozy? Do you like your metal disgusting and heavy? Do you like ripping butts like a mad man while drinking on the patio between bands? If you said YES to those three questions then you'll love Sammy's! Located just steps away from the hypodermic needle infested Revere Beach, this venue looks to have once been a strip club and before that a gambling parlor. Regardless, it's where it's at to catch brutal local and touring metal bands on most weekends and random weeknights. After getting destroyed by Sammy's booze and metal, poseurs can decide not to commit vehicular manslaughter and instead opt to ride the MBTA's blue line home. The T runs till 3am on the weekends (for this year at least) and doesn't judge you if you are covered in puke. Hail Satan and hail Sammy's! read more

Food C.

8 years ago

Man im telling you, you cant make this shit up. This place is straight out of a horror movie. If you are a writer and need character outlines for the next Deliverance film, this is your spot. My friends and I literally laughed out loud at the patrons and bartender while we were there, of course they had zero clue. The drama was awesome, if you like slumming it and laughing at the most sever cases of arrested development in Revere all sitting in one bar, go here. Bring your kids, its an educational experience. You can teach them what not to be. Who to run from and who to never associate with all in one sitting. This joint is a gold mine. Do yourself a favor and listen in on the side conversations around you, youll die laughing!!!! read more

Mike M.

609

11 years ago

I have played and attended many shows here over the past 4 years. The community is great, the bar has a decent location on Revere Beach Boulevard with certainly enough parking around. The staff has worked hard there to improve this venue over the years by adding security, booking staff as well as new sound and stage equipment, ceiling, and general repairs. The Sammy's you enter now is not the Sammy's of years past but has become a well oiled machine thanks to the staff, including the booking agent, Dante of Killer Robot Promotions who always books awesome bills and makes sure that bands are nicely accommodated and paid and of course the owners and bar staff. read more

Dan F.

183

10 years ago

this place is a fucking joke. i was just there yesterday and the night staff is so incompetent its insane. the bartender is ignorant and her security are all stupid assholes. i got "randomly searched" at the door because the didnt like the way i looked. Seriously?? who the fuck are you TSA? FBI? nope just some poor ass excuses for human beings. they checked my bag ,my pockets, patted me down...everything. and were letting others walk freely in and out with no hassles. they have no right to do such a thing. im not done with this place. full on lawsuit is coming. i hope Sammy has a back up plan cause i am gonna take this place down. read more

Dante G.

835

16 years ago

I've never had a problem here, I go there every week. Not your typical spot for live music, it's unlike any other bar you'd ever go to on the east coast. Great place to catch a live rock band or metal show. There's live hip hop on Wednesday nights and a fight never breaks out. Rock shows on Fridays with either a line up of good local rock or metal bands. Although during live performances there is a cover charge. This bar has come a long way from what I've heard, and what I've seen is nothing but a good time. There may be some regulars that would seem a bit shady to someone who has their nose to the sky, but, what bar doesn't? read more

amanda s.

462

17 years ago

Go here if you want to be treated like dirt and called rude names by the management, staff, promoter, whoever they are. Does "scumbag" = "sorry man, can't do that"? Apparently being polite is not one of their core business values. Doesn't take credit cards, had a broken ATM. (Got accosted every two feet when I stepped outside to look for an ATM. Ladies, don't go alone!) Appeared to be full of "underage looking" or "barely legal ho's" (they were friends with the band or staff, however I got carded hard) and don't forget the "over the hill perverts", and "intimidating bikers". Classy place. Consider yourself warned. read more

SAMCRO S.

16 years ago

One of the staff came out and entered someone's vehicle. At this time the Sammys staff and an assaliant robbed a man and a woman. Then they took his and her license and wrote down their information. This was an apparent drug deal gone wrong. The problem is the staff member and assaliant mentioned that if this was reported to police the persons in car would be visited by members of a local motorcycle club and there would be trouble. Being a member of that club I know we had and have NO intentions of what was said. read more

Daniel G.

12 years ago

Best venue/ bar in the area hands down! regardless of being a patron, random drinker, or musician your sure to find a welcoming party at Sammys. I have personally played there and will vouch for the laid-back attitude of Dante and how smooth and easy he makes the shows. The drinks are cheap and the bartenders were all wicked friendly and Ksenia was a an awesome ambassador for the entire Sammys crew. I strongly recommend checking out a show here or just dropping in for a cold beer and a phenomenal atmosphere!!! read more

Ksenia G.

12 years ago

Great music venue. Metal shows on Saturdays and some Fridays. No actual stage, which makes it easier for bands to interact with the crowd. And I think it's cool that you can be right in front of the band..Sound is great as well! Another awesome thing about this venue, is the Patio! You can go out to smoke with your drink. It's really close to Revere Beach train Station, there's plenty of street parking (in the front and in the back). read more

David N.

12 years ago

Ive been goin too sammys a whole lot the past six months and im never disappointed. The bands are great there good people just trying too get the I music heard. Ive met so many people cause of sammys and killer robot promotions its like waking up too a new world...the sets are hiurs long and the price too get in is never more then 15$ at the most and that's if you go too the door..deff look forward too more shows read more

Eric P.

11 years ago

I've played here a few times & I've always had a great time. They have good people running the place. I love the location too. Theres nothing better than going for a swim across the street at the beach, then coming inside for a beer, bite to eat, & playing a show. read more

Brian H.

12 years ago

One of the best places for local music in Mass! Very friendly staff, and very talented bands. I highly recommend this place to both musicians and music fans. read more

GG I.

16 years ago

Ms. Gucci is performing there tonight...Need I say more, She is worth traveling to Revere to see!!!! Come and check her out if you dare!!! read more

Takia S.

10 years ago

Don't come here! THATS IT! The bartender is clearly on drugs it's gross & very uncomfortable read more

Rick S.

575

11 years ago

Amazing hospitality to out of towners and a great place to catch live music!

Eric Z.

11 years ago

Love this place. Played a show there - great room, location and staff.

Rick F.

12 years ago

I gotta tell ya, it was great in 1982!!

Sean C.

15 years ago

great place to have a good time!

Sammy's Patio - musicvenues - Updated September 2026

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