Sam’s Grill & Seafood Restaurant

Sam’s Grill & Seafood Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

1. SF

   SFgourmand

   San Francisco Bay Area79 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 10, 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   I love that Sam's has been rescued, refreshed, and remains a San Francisco gem
   

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   Contessa

   San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 10, 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a great lunch with friends. food was good. Waiter attentive. We'll be back of course. Contessa Claire and Steve Price
   

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   Greens

   San Francisco Bay Area19 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on March 7, 2020

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   From the start, it was not a good experience. Our host seated us giving us way too much information about his birthday and his girlfriend's birthday because our birthdays were also this week. Next, our server took our drink orders and was back in a flash. We ordered today' special, Sam's crude which was not available. Side note is that it's not actually "today's special". It's on the menu EVERY DAY. We got to sit in the sweet little private booth with a curtain. The problem was our server gave us zero privacy. Took our order, but kept dropping in. We were celebrating our birthdays - drinks and wine would have been great to order. I would have really loved to order a birthday dessert had we been asked or if there was a chance to have a dessert menu. I paid for my vinegary salad, boyfriend's short ribs, side of soggy spinach, and a couple cocktails. Reservation was at 6:30. We were done and paid at 7:15. No joke. I gave our server slightly less than fifteen percent because he wouldn't leave us alone. I got up to put my jacket on and he came by to take the bill and then turned to me and asked my what the problem was. So, Open Table, you asked for a review. All weekend, I was thinking about this lousy experience. My hope is that this restaurant realizes that people come for good food as well as a good experience when going out on a Friday night. We got neither.
   

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   DavidL

   San Francisco Bay Area15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 6, 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Tradition that is rare and nice to appreciate including private, curtained off booths.
   

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   ByUBennny VIP

   San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 6, 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   There for birthday celebration. We requested, and were seated in a classic booth. Service was great. Food and drinks too. Checked all boxes, as always.
   

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   SusannaM VIP

   San Francisco Bay Area48 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 3, 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love this restaurant, especially the bartender and waiter----first rate service and food in a wonderful old-fashioned quiet atmosphere. A real jewel! WE plan to return very soon.
   

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   DineorDie

   San Francisco Bay Area27 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 29, 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great SF place for old fashioned service and god food. A stand out even after all these years.
   

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   Johnxn

   San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 22, 2020

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Salmon was sold out. Surprising for a 7:30 reservation. WE were told to get our order in pronto, lest the kitchen ran out of other items.
   

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9. ME

   MELK VIP

   Los Angeles83 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Tried a private booth for the first time. Fun! The day boat scallops and mushroom risotto are worth going back for.
   

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10. MM

    MaryM

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    My husband and I enjoy Sam’s. My husband loves seafood, and I don’t. That said, non-seafood entrees are always available, and they are very good.
    

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