Sammy's Food Wine - S San Diego

First time at this location: I'm glad it's here! Parking: Depending on the time of day parking can be a challenge but give yourself time and you won't be frustrated. Kid-friendliness: Inside and outside dining, definitely kid-friendly.

I've eaten at Sammy's (Del Mar) a few times in the past, those visits I'd give a 4 to 5 Star Rating. This last visit on 3/19, barely a 1-Star. We went for my daughter's 20th birthday, 4 families members eating. The restaurant was half closed due to remodel which I understand, so they had the patio set for seating. About a ten-minute wait, no issue. The rest of our visit was poor. Numerous other patrons were not happy, disgusted looks and discussions heard. The one server was apologizing for their shortcomings, actually we felt sorry for her. Another server, she was MIA most of the time. No busing of tables, as people got up, tables were not cleared. Only cleared when they sat new guests. Everything was late, the server greeting us, place settings, water, and drinks to the table, all the food orders late and barely warm (that required cooking), my one daughter's main dish which was a salad with chicken came out when the rest of us were done with our main course. When it arrived, there was no chicken on the salad. That was brought separately after we told the server, they ended up not charging for the salad. We were going to mention the birthday to our server, but we opted not to even ask, due to all the above mentioned and the fact we were there already for about 2-hours for a dinner that should have taken no more than 1-hour. To add insult, they charge a 5% surcharge to the bill after taxes, to assist with higher costs and wages (might have been a good idea to not have this on the bill on this particular night). Obviously, a majority of this seemed to be from low staffing levels, 1 hostess, 1 server (the other was MIA), 3 people in kitchen, no other employees seen in restaurant. Please improve! Such a nice venue, the food has been very good, and service in the past was very good.

Phenomenal pita/flatbread and dips for apps. Entrees and salads were on point. We had two pizzas, two big salads. All consumed. Kids food also above average quality, surprised at quality.

Crazy day there for everyone, New Year's Eve day. But we were seated right away and well cared for. Good food. Nice view. I'd go there again!

Average overall. Menu is pretty standard, atmosphere modern and clean. Service was choppy.