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Cabana Sam’s Sunset Bay Grill is located on the shore of Lake Erie, providing great food and fun! Open daily through Labor Day.
Cabana Sam’s Sunset Bay Grill, Irving, NY
A casual waterfront restaurant located on the shore of Lake Erie. Lunch, dinner, late-night snacks, or cocktails are served on the patio or in the dining room.
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Julie Green
We loved it! Fair prices with a variety offered and an ice cream parlor below. It was kind of party/ college vibes when we went but still family friendly and right on the lake. **Update after owner response we did sit up in the enclosed area which was very nice upstairs. It was a really windy day but they had coverage which blocked majority or the wind. Would definitely visit again if in the area.
… moreKari Wendel
The views are spectacular during the summer. In 2025, they had wonderful servers. Their homemade chips were a bit over-seasoned and salty for my taste, as well as over cooked. At least they weren’t oily. I wish they didn’t finely chop the bacon (?) in the California wrap. It was okay. The music was way too loud for that early in the day.
… morejillian klotzbir
My family rents a beach house every summer, and every year we have to come back to Cabana Sam’s, it’s always been the place! ☀️ They have great specials every day and such a fun, laid-back atmosphere. The food is always fresh, and the drinks are delicious!
Bar and dinner service can take a little while for food and refreshments to come out, so make sure you have plenty of time to relax and enjoy. That’s my only critique, but honestly, the wait is worth it! Definitely try their drinks, we got strawberry daiquiris, and they were absolutely amazing.
The wings are great, but my personal favorite is the quesadillas, everything is full of flavor and super fresh. We ate here for a full week and never once got cold food, everything came out hot and perfect every single time!
Cabana Sam’s is definitely a staple of Sunset Bay, and it’s part of what makes our summers here so special. ❤️
… moreBar and dinner service can take a little while for food and refreshments to come out, so make sure you have plenty of time to relax and enjoy. That’s my only critique, but honestly, the wait is worth it! Definitely try their drinks, we got strawberry daiquiris, and they were absolutely amazing.
The wings are great, but my personal favorite is the quesadillas, everything is full of flavor and super fresh. We ate here for a full week and never once got cold food, everything came out hot and perfect every single time!
Cabana Sam’s is definitely a staple of Sunset Bay, and it’s part of what makes our summers here so special. ❤️
Wendy H
Sophia was great! She provided speedy service. The food was good, but the roast beef was tough. Clams were tasty! Band just started and it’s a good atmosphere 8/5/25
… moreKass Ziegert
We were visiting from Ohio and wanted to check out a local spot. It did not disappoint! Beautiful scenery, amazing food, on point staff, everything was exceptional. We chose to sit up top and the waiter was so kind every time we asked for something that wasn’t available up top. So sorry to the gentleman that had to do stairs today.
Unfortunately the food was so good I only managed to take a pic of the leftover appetizer . Lol
… moreUnfortunately the food was so good I only managed to take a pic of the leftover appetizer . Lol
kelly johnson
overall our experience last night was enjoyable. the food was very good , server was very friendly. After we ate we decided to stay for some drinks at the bar, i apologize for bringing this to a google review but i feel as though ANY owner would want to know if an employee seems under the influence. The male bartender last night was friendly and drinks where served, it took a moment as was not behind the bar at first. apologized for wait , as we ordered it was clear the what appeared to be a mid later 30 something yr old male was under the influence. We felt as a group this should be brought to your attention. thank you
… moreDonna Wlosinski
Went on a Friday sat outside to have a drink and a few appetizers for happy hour. We got onion rings and deep fried pickles and tater tots. Love the tots very hot and crispy onion rings were delicious and my daughter liked the pickles but prefers the spears these were chips our waitress was friendly and very informative. We got our drinks at the outside bar guy wasn’t friendly and acted weird towards me when I told him I wanted a different drink when it had a bug floating in it he didn’t see it when he handed it to me! Nice day and beautiful views
… moreJa morant
This place just wasn’t good and the owner seemed snobby to her workers I honestly wouldn’t recommend eating there nether the less working there she has very young employees who don’t seem happy, one of my favourite employees was the parking guy he was this young kid we talked he said he played ball for north collins and he was very enthusiastic about everything including his job and made people laugh there was also one girl working in the deli and she was the most polite person I’ve ever met most of this place wasn’t worth it but if I could come and talk to just those staff and maybe a few others I’d do it again
… moreCrystal G
Great view and the best beach in the area. We stopped by for a quick lunch on a boat day. I have not been here in ages so didn’t have any expectations.
We were seated quickly and since it was Sunday we were offered a brunch menu in addition to their standard menu. Overall the prices on the menu were reasonable. And the offerings were casual, lots of bar food, sandwiches, salads, burgers, some entrees, etc. We ordered some of the brunch specials drinks which were advertised as $3 for a Bloody Mary or a cabana cooler which was vodka, oj and sprite. For mains we had the steak and seaweed sandwich and the coconut shrimp dinner. I ordered the shrimp dinner because I was told they had sweet potato fries. The server came back out shortly to tell me they don’t have the sp fries. I should have changed to the appetizer sized menus item but my significant other had enthusiasm to try the onion rings. Overall the food was just ok. The steak in the sandwich was over cooked, and I’m told the fries were very good. The coconut shrimp was cooked well but didn’t have a lot of flavor. The pina colada sauce looked like a condiment cup full of mayonnaise. It didn’t taste like much, didn’t taste like mayo, and was slightly sweet. I used a tiny amount to eat my shrimp so they were not dry. I got mixed reviews on the onion rings. Someone said they were good and someone else said they were standard and nothing special. I also got a side salad with the dinner which was also standard, bagged iceberg lettuce variety. The bill came and the brunch drinks were $4. Not a huge deal but update your menus. Another friend ordered chicken fingers which looked very good. They were large and there were quite a few of them. I’d try those if we came back again.
I would say this is a great place for drinks and a view. They have a lot of live music which is also a plus. Nothing terrible happened but the food was lacking.
… moreWe were seated quickly and since it was Sunday we were offered a brunch menu in addition to their standard menu. Overall the prices on the menu were reasonable. And the offerings were casual, lots of bar food, sandwiches, salads, burgers, some entrees, etc. We ordered some of the brunch specials drinks which were advertised as $3 for a Bloody Mary or a cabana cooler which was vodka, oj and sprite. For mains we had the steak and seaweed sandwich and the coconut shrimp dinner. I ordered the shrimp dinner because I was told they had sweet potato fries. The server came back out shortly to tell me they don’t have the sp fries. I should have changed to the appetizer sized menus item but my significant other had enthusiasm to try the onion rings. Overall the food was just ok. The steak in the sandwich was over cooked, and I’m told the fries were very good. The coconut shrimp was cooked well but didn’t have a lot of flavor. The pina colada sauce looked like a condiment cup full of mayonnaise. It didn’t taste like much, didn’t taste like mayo, and was slightly sweet. I used a tiny amount to eat my shrimp so they were not dry. I got mixed reviews on the onion rings. Someone said they were good and someone else said they were standard and nothing special. I also got a side salad with the dinner which was also standard, bagged iceberg lettuce variety. The bill came and the brunch drinks were $4. Not a huge deal but update your menus. Another friend ordered chicken fingers which looked very good. They were large and there were quite a few of them. I’d try those if we came back again.
I would say this is a great place for drinks and a view. They have a lot of live music which is also a plus. Nothing terrible happened but the food was lacking.
Grace Camarata
Not impressed. Also, very windy but they can’t change that obviously.
I made reservations for a Friday during the summer and we had no problems with that.
Drinks were ordered, they do not take out of state licenses which is a little weird, bring your passport if you look younger. Drinks were overpriced for what they were. Maybe it depends on who is making them.
Food was overpriced for the seafood options for what you got. Overall, everything was overpriced for the quality of the food.
Fries were pretty good. Nice breading.
Probably wouldn’t come back
… moreI made reservations for a Friday during the summer and we had no problems with that.
Drinks were ordered, they do not take out of state licenses which is a little weird, bring your passport if you look younger. Drinks were overpriced for what they were. Maybe it depends on who is making them.
Food was overpriced for the seafood options for what you got. Overall, everything was overpriced for the quality of the food.
Fries were pretty good. Nice breading.
Probably wouldn’t come back