My mom and I love going here! We went last Friday and our server, Jose, was great! He was kind and checked up on us regularly. We had him as a server one time before as well, he's always been a great server and greatly helps us. We usually get the Brussels Sprouts and Balsamic Chicken salad, those are always so delicious and a great way to eat healthy! Last Friday we also got some of their new items, the calamari and clam chowder. They were both very good and we would get them again too! The Imperial Beach location is very pretty and beautiful. Both the inside and outside seating are great! They even have some warmers for outside seating as well. read more

Wow this exceeded my expectations. I needed a last minute plan for Father's Day and I wanted ambiance, views of the ocean, a solid menu, and close to home. I found this after a some research and I am so happy I did. We got a booth right next to the beach and had the best views right before sunset. We order the mediterranean dip sampler which included pita bread, hummus, labneh, and roasted eggplant. So delicious. I got the grilled shrimp tacos and my dad got the chicken fettuccine alfredo. For dessert we shared the flourless chocolate cake with some ice cream and this a must try. Parking was easy to find, service was great and timely, and it's a nice area to walk around after. I can't wait to come back with the rest of my family. read more

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I rarely write reviews like this, but this was one of the more frustrating restaurant experiences we've had, especially as hotel guests expecting a convenient beachfront dining option. When we arrived, a server handed us menus and told us to sit wherever we wanted. From that point on, we were basically ignored. We sat there patiently, but no one came over for water, drinks, or even to acknowledge us. We finally had to ask if anyone had seen us sit down. Each server gave us the same quick response -- "We'll be right with you" -- but no one actually came back. What made it worse was watching other guests who arrived after us get water, drinks, and service while we continued to sit there waiting. We asked again who our server was supposed to be, were told someone would be right back, and after another 10 minutes of nothing, we finally got up and left. The biggest issue here is the service culture. The staff came across as rude, indifferent, and uninterested. As hotel guests, it honestly felt like the restaurant did not care because it is not actually part of the hotel. Maybe that is not the case, but that is absolutely how it felt from the customer side. Service is everything, especially when you are one of the main sit-down beachfront dining options for hotel guests. Unfortunately, this experience was bad enough that I would not go back to the restaurant, and it would make me think twice about staying at the hotel again since the main nearby options are this restaurant or Brigantine. The location is great, but the service needs serious attention. read more

Came for lunch today. 0 stars for the server as she was not around after the food was dropped. We had to wait awhile to even try to flag her down. It was not very busy when we came in so we can't say there was a valid reason. Pretty disappointing. Three stars for the food and view. Food wasn't too bad. Nothing to rave about. read more

Beautiful Space & view with plenty of seating. My favorite, I have a few : Duck tacos, asian wings, arugula salad & Brussel sprouts. Today tried the trout dip and Lychee Martini was delish, Jose was attentive and friendly. Enjoyed our Monday here thank you :) read more

Sammy's Restaurant + Bar - Lychee Martini - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Amazing! The beachfront dining is unparalleled. Great food and amazing cocktails. Happy hour and brunch are both outstanding. Did I mention the view! And our server, Jose, made excellent recommendations while taking great care of us. My favorite is the Med sampler. Best appetizer IMHO although the smoked trout is a close second. Messy Sunday for dessert is a must for sharing. Imperial beach hidden gem! read more

Sammy's Restaurant + Bar - Messy Sunday is ooooy goooy goodness to share - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

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Celebrated Father's Day and what a wonderful spot! The gorgeous weather allowed us to enjoy the ocean view in the outdoor patio seating. The food was fresh and delicious.. not one bad dish. The service was friendly and attentive. Definitely going back! read more

Sammy's Restaurant + Bar - Walked along the pier after our delicious meal! - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Enjoying some sun, yummy food & adult beverages with my honey bunny. Great service & vibes. * Lobster Bisque * Mini Duck Tacos * Mini Wagyu Burgers * Sweet Chili Wings ~ Adult Beverages ~ * Blackberry Smash * Imperial Beach #DiningWithTheAndersons #SanDiegoLiving #BeachVibes #TryingNewPlaces #Foodies read more

VIEWS! VIEWS! VIEWS! From IB pier to Point Loma this is a great place to watch sunset. They also have HH every day, including weekends, that is unbelievable - you have to try the duck tacos!! The pizzas are always great. This location even has a brunch menu that is so great. Recommend: lobster avocado toast or salmon benedict. In short... get here asap because you will be coming again and again!! read more

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We have been here a handful of times and every single time we love the food and we are always welcomed by staff with great hospitality and a wonderful atmosphere. Our server tonight, José, was so kind and attentive. He was funny and professional. We had a large group and he took the time to speak with each one of us and to be patient as we made our selections. We ate on the outside deck overlooking the ocean. There were several groups eating at the same time as us, but we felt like we were getting careful attention from start to finish. We ordered short ribs, Greek salad, Wagyu burgers, lettuce cups, and don't get me started on the delicious house made chicken strips with basil ranch! Truffle fries were excellent, thank you for the suggestion, José! Please stop by and enjoy delicious food, beautiful view, elegant setting and great service! read more

Sammy's Restaurant + Bar - Messy sundae desert was delicious - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Updated review: We had Sunday brunch and enjoyed the experience immensely. We were promptly seated outside near a large heater, with expansive views of the beach and pier. We ordered the ABC Hash, Smoked Brisket Hash, and a Bacon Benny. Cappuccino, Hammerhead, and a Green Bloody Mary completed the meal. The ABC hash, standing for avocado, pork belly, and cheddar, was a surprisingly light tasting dish with a primary flavor of avocado. It needed more seasoning but improved with hot sauce. Everything was nicely cooked, it was just under seasoned. The smoked brisket hash was outstanding, with rich Smoky flavor and nicely seasoned potatoes. The over easy eggs were cooked perfectly. The thick slice of rosemary sourdough toast was worth the extra $1.50. The star of the show was the bacon benny, with soft poached eggs, four slices of bacon and spears of asparagus under a pile of hollandaise. Accompanied by truffle fried potato balls which were soft and creamy inside, very tasty!! The garlic roasted tomato was the perfect extra touch. We all decided that's what we would get next time, or at least one of the Benny sandwiches anyway. It was a very nice experience, we all left with full bellies and smiles, promising to come back again soon. Highly recommended. Service was a little bit slow, but they told us from the outset that they were short staffed. It wasn't that slow and the service we received was perfect otherwise. read more

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Family in town so we hit Sammy's for happy hour. Great service, friendly waitress, beautiful outdoor table and view. The highlight of our tapas was the crispy Brussels sprouts. Tender baby Brussels sprouts, split and grilled to perfection. Lots of free little leaves charred and so crispy. The walnuts, Romano cheese, and balsamic drizzle complemented them perfectly! 10 out of 10 read more

Sammy's Restaurant + Bar - Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Crispy Calamari - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

The food was lukewarm and the coffee too. Asked for a fill up on my coffee and never got it. The waitress had a great personality but the service was SLOW and after waiting so long for our food I was not in the mood to send it back and wait even longer. I had asked for my sauce to be changed on my Benedict's and that was forgotten. For this being part of a Marriott Autograph Collection hotel, I was disappointed read more

Great food and great views fun date night with the better half. I will definitely be back!!!

Love this this place from the minute that you walk in you get treated like family. It's keep on forgetting his name but he's like the best waiter. He's got a beard a black hair anyways he's been there since 180. Excellent service just love coming. read more

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Our server Luis is so attentive! Food is excellent! My favorite is the Brussels sprouts. Also the drinks are strong.

Am a local resident and Sammy's is a favorite family spot. Fabulous beach views and the best place for cocktails at sunset. Always great food from breakfast and lunch to happy hour. Manager Alfred is extremely hard working, from waiting tables to bartending and always with a welcoming attitude. Erica and Fabian are the best servers...definitely worth a visit! read more

Came to happy hour for a friend's birthday and was not disappointed. The salad, Brussels sprouts, pork dumplings and truffle fries are amazing.. definitely recommend 10/10!!! read more

Stopped in for happy hour during the week and it was great! They had nice options on their HH menu. The venue has indoor and outdoor seating right on the beach. Javier, the bartender, provided excellent service! My only recommendation would be for them to install televisions for sports fans. It would help bring in additional business. read more

Jose was amazing and the food was delicious!! Great views of the the beach. Will be coming back. read more

Sammy's Restaurant + Bar - Jose was great and the food was amazing!!! - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Sammy's Wood Fired Pizza is not just a pizza place, it is a full menu of a variety of food. It is located in the Pier South Hotel on Seacoast Drive IB Their Happy Hour from 3 to 6 pm daily is a great deal. They need to have a bigger sign promoting their restaurant outside the hotel. I don't think people know there is a restaurant inside the hotel for the public to eat. read more

Luis was very attentive and made the best melon sodas! Food was great as well with the best sunset view in the city!! Will be coming again! read more

Sammy's Restaurant + Bar - Melon sodas - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Had a great time! I'm an SD native that came home to visit and found this place by happenstance. Beautiful patio, great food, great service. I recommend the steak and eggs breakfast and tell them if it's your birthday. read more

Sammy's Restaurant + Bar - Messy Sunday - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

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Food Service Drinks I had the short rib benny and the mimosa flight OMG! Mi novio had the bacon Benedict and the Bloody Mary. All delicious, all unique and fantastic! service by Alfredo was outstanding This was my second time at Sammy's this week. I am a loyalty customer and an IB local. Everything was fantastic, but I wish Sammy would do better with marketing and demographics on his happy hour alcohol prices. I would guarantee there would be better attendance for this great venue by our locals and our tourist. Just a couple bucks cheaper could make all the difference in the success of this fantastic venue. The other night our server was Michael who was very attentive very professional. Our food that night was amazing as well. Just a few tweaks needed here to make it a full-time success. read more

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Came here after our massage to have lunch by the water and boy oh boy it did not disappoint! The view is unobstructed and the waves were crashing so good. Service was fast and food was hot. Win win win read more

Sammy's Restaurant + Bar - Lobster Bisque and Margarita Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California

Great place to come to and enjoy the ocean view! Food was good and came very quickly. Cocktails were delicious and the vibes from the staff were great. Don't worry bout the ocean breeze the heaters outside work perfectly! Will def be coming back more often. read more

My aunt brought me here for my birthday dinner and we absolutely loved it. The service is efficient and attentive, food is delicious, and the ambiance is so beautiful with the amazing beach view. We are definitely coming back! read more

The wait time for the waiter to even come take a drink oder was about 15-20 minutes. Then took about the same amount of time to receive. The waiter walked past us twice as we called out to him. Horrible wait times! Didn't even order food because we would probably wait another 20 minutes for that order to be taken. Just left after our 1 drink. And keep in mind the place was pretty empty at about 3pm read more

Service at this restaurant was amazing.Vernay was attentive. Rockstar !! Can't wait to come back!! read more

The service was super & the food is excellent!! Great service from Jose!!! And the vibe is all you want from San Diego!! Thank you!!

Sammy's was an incredible experience. The food was delicious, the service was attentive and friendly, and the view was absolutely impeccable. Everything came together perfectly, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy a meal. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

We were down in Imperial Beach area so decided for a happy hour and usually like this spot. It's changed now to Sammy's Pizza but same great beachfront view. We ordered off the Happy Hour menu which is 50% off the food. There is a discount on beer, wine and mixed drinks. Unfortunately they have nothing on tap, all bottles. I ordered a Stella and wife ordered a very good rum and coke. Actually a Cuba Libre after we added a lime slice. It's so weird how many waiters and waitresses and even bartenders have no idea what that is! Just and a slice of lime and Wa La. My wife raved about he Greek Salad and it was good. I wasn't as crazy about the pizza but wife liked it and crust. I enjoyed the Pork Dumplings. It was a very nice afternoon but as soon as the sun set it got breezy and a little cold. No problem, they have heat lamps underneath the awning area. Overall a nice experience and waited to see of if we could see the "green flash". read more

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Tried Sammy's in Imperial Beach and had a great experience! The vibe is relaxed and perfect for a beachside meal. The food was fresh and flavorful, and the service was excellent--Jose really stood out for being friendly and attentive. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to! read more

Jose was professional and exceptional. We ate outdoors with a beautiful view and the food tasted good.

The worse service EVER!!! Not only did it take us 15min to get acknowledged, 30mins to get seated but once we got seated (by Javier) who forgot to tell the waiter he sat is down! Since I had to stop the waiter to ask him if we can get some service (another 20min waiting) he then told us we weren't assigned a waiter therefore, he wasn't aware we were here (as he past us 6x). I then asked well can you put in my order he said yes, after several minutes her asked did they bring your food (NO) okay let me check again. HORRIBLE! He tried to explain that they were short staffed and sorry. Then he informed us that our order was complete but seemed like someone else took it. At that point we had to wait another 15 min for our order. Extremely disappointed with the service! By the way we weren't the only ones disappointed inside the restaurant!! PS. The server Jose tried to make it right but we were beyond any redemption at that point! read more

Delicious pizza, poolside from the Pier South Resort. We had breakfast twice and both were delicious! Brisket scramble was super tasty. Can't beat the beachside view! Friendly staff. read more

This was our first time here and we sat next to the water. It had such beautiful views and such friendly staff. One in particular was our server Jose. he was so kind and so attentive. He made the experience so much better. We will definitely come back bc of the food and for sure the service! Also, their happy hour menu is very extensive and portions are great for sharing. We are leaving here with a happy full belly! read more

I've been to Sammy's a couple times and the food is always delicious. The service can be slow at times. If you're in a hurry, I probably wouldn't choose this location. The view of the ocean is amazing such a beautiful place. read more

This place is awful. They appear understaffed so service is very slow and the staff morale seems low - no smiles and honestly, I felt badly for the few staff members we saw because they all seemed tired, frazzled and unhappy. We waited quite a while after walking in before anyone acknowledged us - they don't appear to have any host or hostess on staff. We observed a group which was seated and then ignored for a long time before anyone came to take their order. Our server disappeared a couple times. Waitstaff came around multiple times calling out the names of dishes they were carrying because they weren't sure what table they were for. Our food was mediocre at best but that is to be expected at Sammy's. On the other hand, the food is better than Roppongi, which was terrible, so at least they had the sense to eliminate Roppongi. The location is amazing but the remodel done by the Sammy's chain has destroyed the ambiance that existed when this place was, for example, Sea180. This place really needs to go - it's reflecting very poorly on the hotel and the area. I truly hope a different restaurant with management which takes pride in high quality dining and service replaces Sammy's very soon. read more

We're IB locals. Would say Sammys had some growing pains when it first opened but has really improved. Staff has always been kind and responsive, they just needed more of them. Food is really good, happy hour is fabulous on the food and drink menus, and the view is second to none. The Lebhi cheese app, duck tacos, and dumplings are terrific. We try to go every few weeks and it keeps getting better. Fabian, Jose, and Willie are lovely servers. Heading there again tonight - happy Friday! read more

Sammy's Restaurant + Bar - From last visit view from deck - Pizza Near Me - Imperial Beach, California