Reviews for Sammy's Deluxe in Rockland, ME
Excellent meal and is every time we visit. Hake with charred cabbage and sorrel soup (borscht)? no place else have dishes like... Sammys? period. Cured mussels? brown bread and the list goes on. Always awesome music and great cocktails to boot. Love thisdude?s style. Read more
I appreciate what Sammy does here so much. Thoughtful, playful, unique food & bev with an emphasis on seasonality. Unfussy,... unpretentious, authentic. Solid gold ???? Read more
Love Sammy's. Not everything on the menu to my liking but there always something interesting. The smoked haddock is fantastic.... Great burgers. Definitely worth the visit. Don't expect a flashy interior - more funky and a little dark but go with it. Serviceand Food great. Read more
Very good food, but served with a hefty side of ecological condescension and attitude. Prices are high, making value poor. 12.50... for a glass of house red. Worst of all, I asked for their burger sauce on the side.... That was a THREE DOLLAR UPCHARGE. Totake a sauce OFF.... Unbelievable. Yes the food is tasty but the experiences was among the worst in a long journey through finedining. Read more
Some of the best food I?ve had in recent memory, excellent wine list, and a great atmosphere. The perfect date night spot!
My husband said that Sammy?s Deluxe was a must stop on our trip from NC to Steuben, ME and it did not disappoint. He?d been once... before while living in the area and said that it was one of the best meals he?d ever had. We went out of our way to stop throughRockland with our pup and enjoyed some fresh beautifully prepared boujee meets comfort food on the picnic tables outside. Theconcept is cool and clearly the food is made with heart. I loved everything I ate. As a chef, my husband can be judgy, but hesaid that the burger was one of the best he?d ever had. Next time we are in the area I plan to ditch the dog, so we can enjoythe cool ambiance inside. Read more
Run, don't walk, to Sammy's Deluxe! This is my favorite restaurant in the entire U.S. and I consider myself to be quite a... cultured and worldly woman. First, the food: I don't even know how to put into words the dishes I ate. The flavor combinations,insane. The freshness, unparalleled. The way Chef Sam is able to prepare a meal that is so simple but has so much depth isbeyond me. On my first visit, I ordered (and ate) every single item on the menu. That is not a lie! I can't really describe themeals and do them justice so please do yourself a favor and look at their Instagram page for photos and prepare todrool. Second, the ambiance: I felt at home. It's like visiting your cool young Aunt's apartment in New York City but with ahint of Paris and a lot of Maine mixed in. Cozy, a bit of this, a bit of that, and most importantly, unpretentious. An uprightpiano in one corner, a neon sign in the front window, mismatched but cute tables and chairs, and a cute bar area you'll neverwant to leave. Lastly, the service: You will basically want to hang out and become friends with every person who works therebecause they are warm, inviting, funny, and kind. If I could eat here every night of the week I would, but unfortunately I livein California so please go enjoy a meal for me. Read more
What a gem. My partner and I have been eating all over mid-coast Maine on vacation, including ?fancier? places like aragosta and... primo, and we had our favorite meal here at Sammy?s. The menu was refreshingly original and we were pleasantlysurprised. Oysters were local, small, and special, presented simply (just lemon) which was all they needed. Haddock snacks(smoked cured fish with saltines, mustard, lemon, onions) were delicious and supposedly famous (makes sense aftertrying). Halibut in minestrone broth was possibly the best thing I have ever put in my mouth; the fish was perfectly cooked,flaked beautifully, and sat in a glorious green broth of the freshest summer vegetables and pesto. My partner had the burgerand he says he isn?t sure what to say, sometimes less is more, it isn?t over the top or fancy. It was obvious that the burgerhas been perfected to be just what Sam wants it to be, and he was glad to try. Dessert was basque cheesecake with perfectlysweet, tiny blueberries in a little juice. Decadent and perfect. We had a good experience forgoing a mixed drink and choosing aglass of wine. Offerings were (in my partner?s words) ?not your dad?s wine list.? He suggests you take a chance and try a glassof any of the evening?s offerings. Blackberry ginger lime agua fresca was refreshing, summery and a treat. We look forward toreturning in the colder months for a totally different menu. Read more