Best Family Style Restaurants in Lutherville

A friend and I had lunch at Sammy's on 3/11/25. Paul, the server, was absolutely wonderful. He was friendly, engaging, courteous and attentive. Paul has been our server on previous visits and he consistently does an excellent job. My friend and I both ordered the Julia Salad with grilled chicken. It's our absolute favorite and it never disappoints in terms of portion size and flavor. The dressing is excellent. Sammy's bread is also a standout. We had one concern that affected the "value" and "overall" ratings for our experience. On our last visit just a few weeks ago, the price of the Julia Salad with chicken was $16. Sammy's has now increased the price of the Julia Salad with grilled chicken from $16 to $22. The cost of the base salad with no protein is $9 which means customers are paying an additional $13 ($9 for the base salad plus $13 for the chicken = new price of $22) for the handful of strips of grilled chicken added to the base salad. This latest price increase is in addition to at least one prior increase for this salad. That price increase really gives us pause as to whether we will be able to return again. It's way too much. The dining room is lovely and the outdoor dining option is wonderful for enjoying good weather. The bar area is also a terrific option for those who prefer the bar. We noticed some other menu items had significant price increases. Significant price increases present a huge risk for driving loyal customers like us away even though this is a wonderful restaurant.

Great experience overall. Food was immaculate, service great and staff were very competent. Love this place!

We had the tasting menu for a table of 11 — the food was amazing, the tasting menu was fun, and the service was warm and responsive — highly recommend!