The Sammy's menu with prices for 2026 starts at about $12 for Spanish Churros, with soups at $13 to $16, shareables at $15 to $21, woodfired pizzas from $19 for a Mozzarella Cheese pizza to $23 for Garlic Shrimp and salads at $16.50 to $22 for an individual size. Pastas cost $23 to $32, tacos $20.90 to $22, entrees like the 10 oz Flat Iron Steak up to $36.50 and the famous Messy Sundae $16. Catering trays run about $42 to $160. These prices come from the La Jolla menu.
Sami Ladeki opened the first Sammy's Woodfired Pizza in La Jolla, California, on June 15, 1989. The chain once had about 18 restaurants in California and Nevada. In 2026, Sammy's Woodfired Pizza runs in La Jolla, San Marcos and Imperial Beach, while other locations now use the Sammy's Restaurant and Bar name. Sammy's is known for woodfired pizzas, Californian dishes and the Messy Sundae. See the official site at sammyspizza.com.
Also see the Sammys guide, Sammys happy hour, and compare the California Pizza Kitchen menu with prices and Olive Garden menu with prices.
Overview
Sammy's menu with prices 2026 overview
Every category · popular items · price · calories
This overview shows Sammy's menu prices for every category, from a $3.25 catering taco to a $160 large catering tray.
Sammy's menu prices by category
| Category | Popular items | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfired pizzas | Margherita, LaDou's BBQ Chicken, Garlic Shrimp | $19 to $23 | Individual pizzas |
| Shareables & soups | Truffle Fries, Lettuce Cups, Lobster Bisque | $13 to $21 | To share |
| Salads & pastas | Bob's Cobb, Chopped Chicken, Alfredo | $16.50 to $32 | Individual or large |
| Tacos, entrees & desserts | Flat Iron Steak, salmon, Messy Sundae | $5.50 to $36.50 | Dinner |
| Catering | Pasta trays, salads, sliders | $3.25 to $160 | Serves 10 or 20 |
Each section below lists the Sammy's menu with prices from the La Jolla restaurant. Prices at other locations can differ.
Compare
How Sammy's prices compare with other chains
Sammy's vs 9 other casual dining chains
The cheapest main on the Sammy's menu costs $12.00, and 7 of the 9 casual dining chains below start lower. Tap any chain to see its full menu with prices.
Sammy's vs other casual dining chains
| Chain | Cheapest main | Price range | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Peaks | Soft drink $2.99 | $2.99 to $26.99 | October 2026 |
| RA Sushi | Pepsi can $3.50 | $3 to $129 | October 2026 |
| Uchi | Avocado nigiri $5.00 | $4 to $125 | October 2026 |
| Lazy Dog | Tangy BBQ Chips $6.00 | $6 to $60.50 | October 2026 |
| BJ's Restaurant | Garlic Knots $7.00 | $3.49 to $85.00 | October 2026 |
| Red Robin | Red's Tavern Double $9.99 | $2.99 to $21.39 | October 2026 |
| Claim Jumper | American Grilled Cheese $11.75 | $4.50 to $150.50 | October 2026 |
| Sammy's | Spanish Churros $12.00 | $3.25 to $160 | October 2026 |
| Olive Garden | Spaghetti with Marinara $12.99 | $2.99 to $192.50 | October 2026 |
| Ruth's Chris | Garlic Mashed Potatoes $14.00 | $14 to $196 | October 2026 |
Sammy's prices come from this page. Other chains use typical U.S. menu prices from public price trackers; local prices vary.
Pizza
Sammy's woodfired pizza prices
Margherita, BBQ Chicken, Garlic Shrimp
On the Sammy's menu with prices, woodfired pizzas cost about $19 for a Mozzarella Cheese pizza, $21 for most pizzas like LaDou's BBQ Chicken and up to $23 for Garlic Chicken or Garlic Shrimp.
Sammy's menu with prices: woodfired pizzas
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mozzarella Cheese | $19.00 | Woodfired pizza |
| Margherita | $19.50 | Woodfired pizza |
| Arugula and Pear | $21.00 | Woodfired pizza |
| LaDou's BBQ Chicken | $21.00 | Woodfired pizza |
| Goat Cheese | $21.00 | Woodfired pizza |
| Spicy Italian Sausage | $21.00 | Woodfired pizza |
| Tuscan or Four Cheese | $21.00 | Woodfired pizza |
| Thai Chicken | $21.00 | Woodfired pizza |
| Royal Hawaiian or Sun Dried Tomato | $21.00 | Woodfired pizza |
| Sicilian or Pepperoni | $21.50 | Woodfired pizza |
| New York Style | $22.00 | Woodfired pizza |
| Brie and Truffle Oil | $22.00 | Woodfired pizza |
| Garlic Chicken or Garlic Shrimp | $23.00 | Woodfired pizza |
Woodfired pizzas are personal size, so most guests order one pizza each or share two with a salad.
Salads
Sammy's salad and pasta prices
Cobb, Chopped Chicken, Alfredo
On the Sammy's menu, salads cost about $16.50 to $22 for an individual size and $25.50 to $31 for a large, and pastas cost $23 to $32.
Sammy's menu with prices: salads and pastas
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Caesar or Greek Salad | $16.50 / $25.50 | Individual / large |
| Chinese Chicken Salad | $19 / $29 | Individual / large |
| Bob's Cobb | $20 / $29 | Individual / large |
| Original Chopped Chicken Salad | $20 / $29 | Individual / large |
| Balsamic Grilled Chicken Salad | $20 / $29 | Individual / large |
| Grilled Shrimp Salad | $22 / $31 | Individual / large |
| Tomato Angel Hair | $23.00 | Pasta |
| Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo | $29.00 | Pasta |
| Spaghetti Bolognese | $29.00 | Pasta |
| Chicken Tequila Fettuccine | $30.00 | Pasta |
| Shrimp Orzitto | $31.50 | Pasta |
| Shrimp Angel Hair | $32.00 | Pasta |
Large salads are made to share and cost about $9 more than individual salads.
Entrees
Sammy's taco, entree and dessert prices
Flat Iron, salmon, Messy Sundae
On the Sammy's menu with prices, tacos cost $20.90 to $22 for two, entrees $22 to $36.50 and desserts $12 to $16, with the Messy Sundae at $16.
Sammy's menu prices: tacos, entrees and desserts
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken or Carne Asada Tacos (2) | $20.90 | Tacos |
| Grilled Fish or Grilled Shrimp Tacos (2) | $22.00 | Tacos |
| Mini Wagyu Hamburgers | $22.00 | Entree |
| Wagyu Cheeseburger | $23.00 | Entree |
| Oak Roasted Chicken Breast | $30.50 | Entree |
| Oak Roasted Salmon | $32.00 | Entree |
| Lamb Chops | $35.00 | Entree |
| 10 oz Flat Iron Steak | $36.50 | Entree |
| Spanish Churros | $12.00 | Dessert |
| Ube Cheesecake or Flourless Chocolate Cake | $15.00 | Dessert |
| Messy Sundae | $16.00 | Dessert |
| San Pellegrino or Evian | $5.50 | Drink |
The Messy Sundae is the Sammy's signature dessert, and Sammy's has given it as a birthday treat to rewards members.
Catering
Sammy's catering prices
Trays, flatbreads, sliders
Sammy's catering trays cost about $42 to $85 for a small that serves 10 and $73.50 to $160 for a large that serves 20, with mini items from $3.25 each.
Sammy's menu with prices: catering
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Herb Roasted Potatoes | $42 / $73.50 | Small serves 10 / large serves 20 |
| Caesar Salad | $50 / $95 | Small / large |
| Meatballs | $58 / $100 | Small / large |
| Hummus | $65 / $110 | Small / large |
| Balsamic Chicken Salad | $65 / $115 | Small / large |
| Med Dip Sampler | $70 / $115 | Small / large |
| Spaghetti Bolognese | $80 / $150 | Small / large |
| Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo or Chicken Tequila Fettuccine | $85 / $160 | Small / large |
| Grilled Herb Flatbread | $31.50 / $52.50 | 24 / 48 pieces |
| Mini Duck Tacos | $3.25 each | Minimum 10 |
| Mini Wagyu Burgers | $5.50 each | Minimum 10 |
| Flat Iron Steak / Salmon | $13 / $14 each | Minimum 10 |
Per piece items have a 10 piece minimum. See the Sammys guide to plan an order.
Compare
Sammy's vs California Pizza Kitchen prices
Pizza, pasta, salads
The Sammy's menu with prices is close to California Pizza Kitchen for pizza, a little higher for pasta and salads, and Sammy's adds more grill entrees like lamb chops and steak.
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Pizza
Sammy's about $19 to $23, California Pizza Kitchen about $19.20 to $24.40.
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BBQ chicken pizza
LaDou's BBQ Chicken at Sammy's about $21, the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza at CPK about $22.65.
- 3
Pasta
Sammy's about $23 to $32, CPK about $19.35 to $27.95.
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Salads
Sammy's about $16.50 to $22 individual, CPK about $13.55 to $21.
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Soup
Sammy's about $13 to $16, CPK about $9.20.
See the full California Pizza Kitchen menu with prices to compare every item.
Best
Best things to order at Sammy's
Popular picks
Popular picks on the Sammy's menu with prices are LaDou's BBQ Chicken pizza, the Brie and Truffle Oil pizza, Chicken Lettuce Cups, Bob's Cobb, the Flat Iron Steak and the Messy Sundae.
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LaDou's BBQ Chicken pizza, $21
A California style classic.
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Brie and Truffle Oil pizza, $22
A rich woodfired pizza.
- 3
Chicken Lettuce Cups, $19.50
A shareable favorite.
- 4
Bob's Cobb, from $20
A big salad.
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10 oz Flat Iron Steak, $36.50
The top entree.
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Messy Sundae, $16
The signature dessert.
Budget
How much Sammy's costs per person
Lunch, dinner, party
Based on the Sammy's menu with prices above, lunch costs about $20 to $25 per person, dinner about $30 to $50 before drinks, and catering about $8 to $10 a guest.
- Pizza lunch: a Margherita pizza at $19.50 and a $5.50 sparkling water is about $25.
- Soup and salad: a $13 Tomato Basil soup and a $16.50 Caesar is about $29.50.
- Date night for two: Chicken Lettuce Cups, two pizzas and a Messy Sundae is about $78, or $39 each.
- Steak dinner: a $36.50 Flat Iron Steak and a $15 dessert is about $51.50.
- Party for 20: a large Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo tray at $160 and a large Caesar at $95 is about $12.75 a guest.
Tax and tip are extra, and prices can be higher at resort locations.
Save
How to save at Sammy's
Happy hour, sharing, rewards
To save on the Sammy's menu, go during happy hour, share large salads and pizzas, and join the Sammy's rewards program.
- Happy hour has offered half off shareables and $2 off beer and wine by the glass, typically from 3 to 6 p.m.
- Sammy's rewards have given 1 point per $1, with $10 off at 200 points.
- Rewards members have received a birthday Messy Sundae.
- A large salad feeds two for about $29 to $31.
- Catering trays cost less per person than ordering entrees for a group.
Happy hour details change by location. See Sammys happy hour for more.
PDF & hours
Sammy's menu PDF, hours and ordering
PDF, to go, catering
You can download our free Sammy's menu with prices PDF below; Sammy's opens for lunch and dinner, and the Imperial Beach location opens at 7 a.m.
Dine in, order to go, use delivery apps or book catering. See the Sammys guide for locations.
FAQ
Sammy's menu with prices FAQs
Q1What is on the Sammy's menu with prices for 2026?
The Sammy's menu with prices for 2026 includes woodfired pizzas from $19, shareables from $15, soups from $13, salads from $16.50, pastas from $23, tacos from $20.90, entrees up to $36.50 and desserts from $12.
Q2How much is a pizza at Sammy's?
About $19 to $23 for a woodfired pizza.
Q3How much is LaDou's BBQ Chicken pizza?
About $21.
Q4How much is the Messy Sundae at Sammy's?
About $16.
Q5How much are salads at Sammy's?
About $16.50 to $22 individual and $25.50 to $31 large.
Q6How much is the Flat Iron Steak at Sammy's?
About $36.50 for 10 oz.
Q7Does Sammy's have happy hour?
Yes. Happy hour has offered half off shareables and discounted drinks in the late afternoon. Times vary by location.
Q8Does Sammy's have rewards?
Yes. The rewards program has given points per dollar, $10 off rewards and a birthday Messy Sundae.
Q9Does Sammy's do catering?
Yes. Trays serve 10 or 20 and cost about $42 to $160.
Q10Where are Sammy's Woodfired Pizza locations?
Sammy's Woodfired Pizza runs in La Jolla, San Marcos and Imperial Beach, California.
Q11Who founded Sammy's?
Sami Ladeki opened the first Sammy's in La Jolla in 1989.
Q12Is there a Sammy's menu PDF?
Yes. Download our free Sammy's menu with prices PDF from this page.








