Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza and Grill

If it isn’t broken… break it!
This used to be a place where me and my girlfriend would go 3 – 4 times a week but in the past several weeks they’ve mutilated it (I meant renovated). The vintage Thomas Edison fixture is outdated and the booths were once smooth and comfortable. Now they’re fabric which is a huge business mistake since kids will destroy them in months to come. Where are the bar stools? How do I watch football?! What a waste of money. Put the funding into marketing rather than taking the restaurant backwards into the 70’s. Come on Sammy! Why ruin a good thing? You have 25 other locations. I know you’re a smart guy but whoever hired your interior designer needs a reality check. You should’ve hired Gordon Ramsay or Jon Taffer, not David Bromstad from HGTV. The color scheme is dull and boring. Might as well cange the name to «Sammy’s Woodfired Funhouse.» I didn’t know this would be the new set for the upcoming Smurfs movie. How does this bring in revenue? How does this put people in the booths (well, you took the one out where we used to sit so it doesn’t matter. We’ll sit on the newly built countertop instead; bad business decision). Fix the water spot in the ceiling above the thermostat first, then worry about the ridiculous phony flower boxes with LED lighting that serve no purpose. And the new TV’s? They were installed a bit slanted. But that’s not important because who watches TV, right?
Other than the food and the staff, we won’t be going back. The employees always make us feel special. They’re attentive, hardworking, fun, and professional. We’ve never had a horrible meal. The duck tacos are the best. I’ve been in Vegas since 1990, and the Sahara location was my place for business meetings and this location was for the family. But seeing where Sammy is going with it, I’m going somewhere else. Check please!
02/​04/​2015
We walked into this place today and wow. It was a jungle in there. The place is closed for several days until they destroy more of what was already nice. Green jungle wallpaper on some of the walls? At least they’re sticking to the theme. Horrible.

Well, «Yay» I WAS a fan. As regulars who visit this Sammy’s 1 – 2 times a week so we can sit at the bar, have our wine and visit with the awesome manager and staff, I guess all good things do pass. Our favorite manager is gone, awesome staff is slowly dwindling, no fault of their own, and soon no table service?
The higher ups at Sammy made some decisions that we don’t understand, Everything that we visit Sammys for will be gone, thrown out like garbage.
I guess it’s turning in to the same ‘walk up order and go sit down’ venue like all the rest around us. This end of town is lacking in decent restaurants where you can sit down and relax WITHOUT the cigarette smoke, and Mr. Sammy just made it worse. Not sure if we are going back. Very sad.

I cannot begin to express my utter annoyance and frustration of waiting for a table, FINALLY getting seated and then being COMPLETELY ignored by the waitstaff. That is the situation that just occurred at Sammy’s. Two servers in our area and neither one even acknowledged our presence after 15 minutes. We were walked right by and it wasn’t busy (about 3 tables for each server). I asked the hostess for the manager and advised her of the issue. She, to her credit, was very attentive and offered to comp our meal if we stayed but it was far too late and I simply wanted her to be aware of the severe lack of service her staff was providing. I will never be back.

Sammy’s is great for pizza, soups and salads! Last time I was there, I tried their Kobe beef sliders and they were great! I love that it is never super crowded for lunch and the service is always good! The menu is varied and they have a little bit of everything — something for everyone!
Make sure you tell them if it’s your first time dining — they’ll give you a dessert on the house and it is ahhhh-​mazing! You really can’t go wrong with a place that gives their first-​timers a free dessert — that’s great service!

Half off tapas is amazing! My mom and I go there once a week and love it every time. The waitresses are so sweet and fast and their food is even better!

The service is very good. I was there on Friday night and Kevin really took care of me. The food was delicious and tasted real fresh. My order was goofed up twice, and Kevin let me keep the wrong pizza and take it home. Of course, I was not charged for their error. The atmosphere is lively but the tables are a little too close to one another which is I’m sure a corporate concept and not this individual restaurant.
This restaurant always runs a happy hour but you cannot use the Entertainment coupon with happy hour specials which is understandable.
I will definitely return to Sammy’s in the near future.

It’s been a while since I have been on here, but just an update, Sammy’s has redeemed themselves over and over these last two years.
My FIL got us started on there happy hour specials. My daughters LOVE their potstickers, and I love the chicken satay (but prefer to dip them in the potsticker sauce). My FIL raves about the duck tacos, husband loves the pizza (they have a great GF crust)
And they have a sundae the size of your head.

My story starts out with a bad hangover, and me wanting to get some quality food.
I stumbled into the restaurant I typically go to during the lunch hour to get a gluten free pizza, and this particular occasion, I forgot to say Gluten Free.
I get the pizza, and an overwhelming sense of embarrassment washed over me as I asked sheepishly «I forgot to say gluten free, didn’t I?»
I apologized and ordered a gluten free pizza after and explained I would just pay for the pizza so my roommate can have it and it doesn’t go to waste and my server doesn’t have to take the hit.
She took it off the bill, boxed it up, fed me lots of water to nurse my hangover, and made me feel less of an idiot for forgetting how to order my own food.
I left her a tip in the amount that the pizza normally costs after tax and tip. She did serve it to me, she did box it up for me, and if I could have eaten it, it would have been perfect.
She went above and beyond for me tonight, and I can’t thank her enough.
I believe her name was Taylor, as well. Like I said, I cannot brain today. I has the dumb. And a hangover.

Overall, I really enjoy Sammy’s. I normally stop in for a late lunch during their happy hour (2−4pm), but anytime is a good time!
I wouldn’t recommend ordering online. It seems like there is some issue with their system… call in the order instead.
The duck tacos are so amazing! And the chopped chicken salad with kalamata olives is also a regular treat of mine.

I had lunch here on Mothers day after discovering they had Gluten Free options from the Find Me GF App. It was slow and not busy at all (at first), which I was worried could be because of the food (it picked up mid service) They have Vegetarian, Vegan, GF options on menu which has identifying labels. I wanted pizza and was happy they offered GF crust and Vegan cheese. The waitress was very helpful in making sure I was making choices to fit my allergies. Once the order was placed the manager came over to let me know they already had some «specialty» pizzas in the oven and my food would come out before the rest of the tables as to not cross contaminate with the gluten food. I was so pleased that they were tentative to my allergies and did all they could to handle my food with care.
The food was delicious and didn’t taste any less than what a normal pizza tastes like. I had a fresh salad and had them hold the mozzarella. The dressing was balsamic so no worries in the GF department.
The rest of the table (who has no allergies) had normal items from the menu and raved about how good they were. The 5 cheese pizza was a hit and so was the BBQ Pizza. Everyone was very pleased with the service and the quality of food.
For my Vegan/​GF/​Vegetarian friends– you will be pleased with the menu options and the taste behind them all. After eating here I did not experience any reactions so it is safe. As always please let them know so they will handle your food with care.
This is yet another choice for my «complicated» allergy that allows me to feel normal and I appreciate that.

I would rate Sammy’s a 3.5 but I’ll be nice and upgrade to a four star rating. I’d describe Sammy’s Woodfire Grill as an upscale, modern pizza joint. Upon walking in, I was surprised at how nice the restaurant was. The décor was pleasing to the eye and the dim lighting contributed to the overall ambience.
The menu items were more expensive than I’d anticipated ($ 6 for fries). The hubs and I both ordered pizzas at $ 11.75 each. I was happy to learn that the pizzas were more than enough for 1 person. Neither of us finished our pizzas and we each took home two slices for leftovers. The pesto pizza I ordered was loaded with cheese and tasted great. The pizzas were oily but I didn’t mind one bit.
Service was okay. We used a coupon from the Entertainment Book for Las Vegas and scored $ 9 off, so for two people the bill came to around $ 20. I would come back to Sammy’s– I hear their happy hour is pretty epic.

Four Words: Happy Hour and Tapas!
Everyday, from 4−6pm, Customers can enjoy half-​price Tapas (appetizers) and $ 2 of beer and wine (by the glass).
On my first visit to Sammy’s Woodfire Grill, I was confused because I didn’t understand what the deal was about a woodfire grill. Ummm, let’s just say I was impressed with the environment (pretty classy for the location). Wine, business attire and meetings and the occasional pizza on the table. I enjoyed my initial exposure (I had salmon and a salad) but it was over two years before I returned.
Then I discovered the half-​off tapas and reduced price beer… Sold! Their tapas range from meatballs to Fries, potstickers and many others. It’s easy to end up with a table full of empty tapa plates and an overstuffed belly. The environment is quiet and the service is elegant and friendly. I have yet to visit the restaurant during busy or peak hours but my experiences this far have been consistent the same: thoroughly enjoyable!
Five stars for presentation, performance, taste and a happy hour deal you can’t beat!

A re-​gifted $ 25 gift card that was in my possession was what encouraged me to try Sammy’s for dinner.
When my boyfriend and I arrived at about 5pm, happy hour was still in session. Tapas are half-​off with the exclusion of their coconut shrimp. Good to know, but we passed on that option and ordered a salad and pizza for dinner.
Salad — Red Quinoa: Our waiter told us this was one of their popular salads, and we believe him. The dressing has a light citrusy flavor that masked the bitterness of the arugula. I liked the cubes of avocado, as well as the golden beets and red quinoa, which were firsts for myself.
Pizza — Goat Cheese: We requested that this be wheat-​based ($ 1 more) and also asked to include Italian sausage. The pizza wasn’t what we were expecting. It was thinner, not at all crunchy, and small. Maybe we just have big appetites, but the pie was big enough to feed only one person. Anyway, it was tasty, and the goat cheese was the best part.
Service: No complaints.
Other: I like how each table receives a bottle a water, so no worries about having to flag down the waiter for refills.
Overall: Pizza’s not bad, but if I were to return, I’ll have to order one for myself.

I have never had a bad meal here. I appreciate the variety but love my fav! Always pleasant service. You can even come with friends who need to be gluten-​free and enjoy a pizza together. A good choice for group meals :-)

Sammy’s is never my first choice, but it’s an option every now and then. These guys do just enough to place middle of the road in my book.
The good:
Their salads are usually on point. I really like the Grilled Shrimp Salad, although last time we ordered to-​go the greens were wilted :(The Red Quinoa salads is unique and tasty as well. Just make sure to order the dressing on the side!
Happy hour is a good time to visit, because they offer discounted food and drink. One can enjoy 50% off tapas and $ 2 off of beer and wine by the glass. This happens every day from 3pm-​6pm.
The bad:
I tried one of their «Gluten-​free» pizzas to-​go one time and it totally sucked. I mean it was actually so bad that I threw it away. I also tried one of their pasta dishes which was pretty terrible as well. The grilled chicken and hummus wrap that I ordered tonight was just A-​OK, while the side of coleslaw was super fresh and not overly dressed.
It’s hit and miss, but at least now I know what to not order. I’d say it’s more hit than miss, considering the service is usually good. I’ll return for happy hour again, and hope for good food!

We were in Vegas for a wedding and had some time to kill. Stopped in to have some drinks and snacks and we just had the nicest experience!
The wine selection is very good, service is super friendly and attentive and the pizza was so good! After the bartender found out this was our first time there, he sent us a free hot fudge sundae and told us he hoped we would come back again! I stopped in again on my last visit, because it stuck in my mind how good they were to us! Their service has gained my loyalty… great job, great food, a classy place with a laid back feel and really nice servers!

My sister and I call Sammy’s «the usual» simply bc you CAN NEVER go wrong!
Usually when she and I go we get and split the goat cheese pizza and Greek salad… Or the vegetarian pizza (add goat cheese).
I’m so obsessed that I go on weekends to get the Greek salad or my NEW favorite the chicken chopped salad with kalamata olives & a tropical iced tea!
It’s casual w/​upscale flavor … I don’t find their prices high… It’s just too damn good to consider. Ha. We take family here when they come to town and it’s a good spot for business meetings too!
Good ol’ faithful Sammy’s… I think I might just go pick up said salad tomorrow for lunch!

Well this was a nice surprise. Cute little eatery hiding in Smith’s plaza. I got the Flat Iron Steak. Hon got the Oak Roasted Chicken. Daughter got the Kobe Beef Sliders.
I was good, daughter was good. Hon broke out the salt and pepper. Not bad just not what she was expecting. Clean plates though. Def going to be back. There’s a whole pizza menu waiting!!! Can’t wait to get back.

I love me some pizza!
I have been going to Sammy’s for years now and I am always pleased after each meal. I really like this particular location. It usually isn’t super packed and I have never had to wait for a table. The service is always really good and friendly.
And the pizzas, oh the pizzas! I am absolutely in love with the 5 cheese pizza. I have an ongoing love affair with cheese, so I of course had to try this pizza the very first time I went to a Sammy’s location all those years ago. It has been about 5 years now and I am still ordering the amazingly delicious 5 funky cheese pizza. I mean it has smoked gouda, raclette, romano, mozzarella, and gorgonzola… what isn’t to like? My second favorite is the Goat Cheese Pizza with it’s lovely spinach and sautéed mushrooms, it is simply a thing of beauty. If funky pizzas aren’t your thing, they also have the «normal» pizzas like pepperoni that are also delightful. Yum.
On top of the pizzas, they also have a huge menu of salads, pastas, wraps, and steak. I am also rather found of their tapas and appetizers like duck tacos, hummus, dumplings, satays, and lobster mac n’ cheese. Everything I have tried has been awesome. It is so fun to be able to get a little bit of Asian, Mediterranean, Italian, and American comfort foods all in one setting. This is the beauty of America, our great melting pot of wonderful food! This is also why I am not a size 2, I love food wayyyyyyy to much.
And the perfect way to end a meal is Sammy’s Messy Sundae. It truly is a hot mess, but oh so good! It will make anyone happy with the chocolate, caramel, whipped cream, and ice cream. Oh la la! It does come with nuts though, so if you are anti-​nut, order it without the nuts. I actually think it is better sans nuts myself.
So get on over to Sammy’s and have yourself a fun culinary tour of the world. Your tummy will thank you for it!

While I’ve reviewed several other Sammy’s locations in the Valley, I’ve never written one for this one, though we’ve eaten here before. The occasion tonight was for a «milestone» birthday party for a friend, and we were able to order whatever we wanted.
There were about 16 of us, and we were seated at two adjacent tables. If that was the restaurant’s decision, I applaud it, since it broke up that awful big-​party long table that has some people invariably stuck, with no way to exit. We had just one server who worked her butt off, but never once lost her cool or made us wait for anything. I wish I knew her name, but never did get it.
Since this dinner party was called for 5:00 pm, which for us is really a late lunch (!), we weren’t all that hungry. Besides, we had an Oscar party to go to later, and expected to be able to nosh there, too. So hubby and I shared the Mini Duck Taco appetizer, which is fantastic, and our mainstay Thai Chicken Salad. The salad seemed bigger than usual, and was its customary delicious combination of romaine, shredded zucchini, chopped tomatoes, peanuts, and other goodies, complemented by a slightly spicy dressing that we get on the side. We had enough left over to share as a side salad the next night. My one complaint was that the chicken was overcooked and way too dry, but overall, this is a winning dish that we order over and over again.
All in all, this Sammy’s is not unlike all the other Sammy’s, and the terrific service made for a very pleasant experience.