Sammie's

Went here with my girlfriend for a celebratory dinner. Jenny our server was so helpful and brought us a treat for our celebration. Overall, the staff (host, wait staff, and bus staff) were one of the highlights of the experience. Ambiance was so-so. While I liked the lighting and was fine with the tight quarters, they need some more sound deadening. For the prices they are charging, I want to be able to converse at my table without shouting and leaning over all the time. The food was good, but not great. Best dishes we had were the arugala salad and the grilled broccoli. While those were excellent, it's not a great sign for an Italian restaurant with this price point. We shared the Lumache alla vodka, which while interesting, was a bit cold, chili forward, but not overly complex. We also shared the Malfadine Funghi y Tartufo. While it was good and very rich, it was an overly heavy cream sauce. A little lighter on the sauce preparation would have helped the mushrooms shine. Portion size was so-so. The dishes weren't good enough on their own to warrant such small portions, but I appreciate a place that doesn't try to drown you in food either. Drinks (martini and Manhattan) were great and the cheesecake and tiramisu we excellent, just be prepared for larger dessert portions than dinner portions. Vegetarian options: It's an Italian restaurant, you can find some veggies and pasta that work, but they don't cater to vegetarians.

Service was so horrible I left before even ordering! rather go to the Italian food truck down the road, (rehoboth Italian cuisine) don’t say I never pyo :)

The food is delicious, great wine options, great service and prices, but the MUSIC. It gives grandma’s house vibes but early 2000s hip hop and rap are on max volume. I brought my family here and we had to get the rest to-go because I couldn’t hear them over “get low” at 9 pm. The chance to have immaculate vibes and it was just passed right over. If jazz or classical or something was playing at a lower volume, we probably would’ve gotten another bottle of wine and dessert. Missed opportunity for sure! But food is delicious!

Went to Sammie’s for my birthday and went during the Friday lunch. The vibe were immaculate and the rigatoni bolognese was delicious. They also had NA drinks!! The Venetian spritz was yummy. But honestly? Every day I wake up and think about their Caesar salad. Every. Day. Pictured: the Caesar salad of my dreams

I am writing this review as my body is trying to reject the amount of salt that was in my bolognese. Borderline inedible, and in retrospect should have had the server take the dish back to the kitchen. Eating here was by far the worst decision my wife and I made on our vacation to Austin. Our experience may have been an anomaly based on most of the positive reviews, but considering the prices they charge for what they serve, this place should be more consistent.

I’ve been here twice, and the first time was fantastic. The second time (last night) was made unpleasant by a pretty rude waitress. Our reservation was at 8:45, late, but was all we could get. We were looking forward to a nice, unrushed dinner. Instead, after we declined to buy a bottle of wine, the waitress behaved as if we were the most unimportant table in the room. At first it was a soft suspicion, but then she 1) forgot to enter in our spinach order 2) never checked on us after the food came to realize that was the case (we told her after we were finished) and 3) came by minutes later to drop the check, telling us “no rush” and then 5 minutes later took it for payment and when she realized she took it too early and no card was in the book, brought it back sheepishly. Just terrible service for what should be a top notch place. I understand it’s hard out there for service workers, but if you don’t like your job it’s best to not work it at all. I don’t think we will come back to Sammie’s for table service - the price isn’t worth it. Maybe we try the bar next time where service expectations are lower.

I will say that sammie's looks to be a 5 star priced restaurant with 2 star service and crowded atmosphere. Will charge for every soda you order (coke, diet coke, or sprite were their only options). Served in a glass filled to the brim with ice and a straw that does not reach the bottom of the glass. Their food choices are overly priced for the amount of food ordered. Noodles are one of the most inexpensive foods to buy amongst any market. This place is way too overpriced and way too crowded to really be enjoyable. Trying to create an 5 star experience for the customer by having their staff work as a team bringing food out to each table in an attempt to look professional only backfired as our meals were delivered to the wrong individuals. I have to say that our server, Lindsey, really missed the mark in what would have made this experience just a tad bit better. If it wasn't enough to be over charged for some sphaghetti with meat sauce it would help if our server was more attentive and vocal about our options. Would I recommend this place for dinner more than once? Absolutely not

Finally a 5 star experience after a few duds. This was a business dinner with some colleagues from the marketing department. We were 5 of us and wanted to do stuff community style. Firstly our server Dustin. He was so knowledgeable about the food, the wine and also about the other establishments in the area. He also politely managed to up sell the group on the wine which in reterospect seems like a good decision. Appetizers: Burratta - this is likely a tie for the best burratta I've ever had. I could have gotten myself another portion. Mozzarella sticks: not your run of the mill stuff. Right level of crispiness, softness and mozzarella. It was perfect. Entrees One was the off menu pasta (I think it was ox) The other pasta was the truffle one. Both these were on point and recommended by Dustin. Porterhouse and NY strip with broccoli. Perfectly seared, medium rare and prime meat. I don't mind paying money for a perfectly well made steak. Desserts: See the photos. I'm off sugar so didn't touch it. But the guys said they were heavenly. My mouth was watering looking at them and they did appear decadent.