Sammy's Roumanian Steak House — Restaurant in New York

There is a reason why this basement restaurant from outside to inside is covered with more pictures of happy smiling, singing and dancing patrons than Katz deli has stars on its walls.

Everyone usually starts with chopped liver which is made at the table. The chopped liver added with gribenes, onions and radish all combined with Schmaltz or otherwise known as chicken fat. For those who are not adventurous by heart, vegans, vegetarians, gluten intolerant, this would not be the place to go with its meat eccentric meals. But for us carnivores, it is a delight. We ordered the mixed grill for two which can really feed 4, potato pancakes, stuffed cabbage and grilled salmon steak and several rounds of frozen vodka. All the meat was good but the steak was on the chewier side. The entertainment a soul singer with keyboard had the restaurant pretty much singing along or maybe it was all the alcohol? To round off the end of the meal; at the tablet a chocolate spritzer made. I'm not sure if this worked well with all the vodka but drink!

Between the chopped liver pate and stuffed cabbage and a rounds of frozen vodka, it is all most certain you will be exclaiming ... L'chai-im, l'chai-im, to life! Next day a stomach ache, Drink! L'chai-im, to life by the end...

I personally think Sammy's Romanian Steakhouse is so overrated and the food is awful. Then again, the food is not what people come here for. people go here to sit in a dirty gungy basement, where the walls are covered in photos, and a keyboardist plays bar-mitzvah style music. Don't be surprised if diners start doing the hora or lifting friends up in the plastic chairs. One thing is for sure, you will be up on your feet dancing for most fo the evening- just make sure to only go late at night and with a good group of friends. Expect to see a few bachelor/ette and birthday parties. If you order a bottle of vodka it comes in a block of ice. Order family style and you don't get to choose your meal- instead they bring you plate after plate of greasy, artery clogging food covered in schmaltz (pure chicken fat). The one thing I did like is the chopped liver with fried onions- never had that before. The fried ruggelah dessert is also good. Everything in between, I do not touch. Family style means you will pay a couple $100 a person. At least they give you bar-mitzvah Sammy's shirts after your meal. As you leave, make sure to grab a pepto from the large bowl by the door- you're gonna need...

Sammy's is very welcoming, been around since the 40s and our waiter Eric was really kind. He gave us a free lamb chop, priced at 15 dollars! The menu is expensive there is no doubt, BUT the portions are HUGEEE. Don't go crazy on the starters or you will be stuffed. We still ended up spending 60 dolllars each even though we didn't go crazy on the order. The environment isn't particularly comfortable but its OK, and its charming, family type vibe. The staff were all male, there was not a woman in sight! The entertainment was interesting.... Danni Luv was hilarious at points, but also kinda creepy, and asked for tips on top of what we were paying to eat. we went for the 6 o clock show so I think the atmosphere probably wasn't As good as the later show. Overall it was an enjoyable experience but we left feeling stuffed from the free bread and heavy food, and dissatisfied with the overall value. I would say go, go with family and have a laugh, but maybe take it easy on the order and manage your...