Sammy's Woodfired Pizza & Grill

702 Pearl St, La Jolla
(858) 456-5222

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Mediterranean Platter
Chopped Chicken Salad
Chicken Caesar Salad
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Mini Duck Tacos
Margarita Pizza
Lobster Bisque
Messy Sundae GF
Truffle Fries
Greek Salad

Menu

Featured items
Balsamic Grilled Chicken Salad
Mixed greens, Gorgonzola, walnuts, fresh organic basil, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Chopped Chicken
Mozzarella Cheese Pizza
Fresh basil and house-made tomato sauce. Made with mozzarella cheese.
New York Style Pizza
Mushrooms, all-natural pepperoni, salami, Italian sausage, and house-made tomato sauce. Made with mozzarella cheese.
Spaghetti Bolognese
Beef-tomato sauce and shaved Romano.
Chicken Tequila Fettuccine
Spinach fettuccine, bell peppers, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and tequila-lime cream sauce.
Ladou's BBQ Chicken Pizza
Smoked Gouda, BBQ sauce, red onion, and cilantro. Made with mozzarella cheese.
Goat Cheese Pizza
Mushrooms, garlic, spinach, red onion, roasted tomato, pine nuts
Tomato Angel Hair
Tomatoes, garlic, chicken broth, EVOO, and basil.
Thai Chicken Pizza
Julienned vegetables, cilantro, scallions, peanuts, lime juice, fresh mint, and spicy Thai peanut sauce. Made with mozzarella cheese.
Margherita Pizza
Tomatoes, roasted garlic sauce, and fresh basil. Made with mozzarella cheese.
Greek Salad
Romaine, organic spinach, bibb lettuce, red onion, Kalamata olives, tomatoes, Persian cucumbers, pepperoncini, crumbled feta cheese, and house dressing.
Meatballs and Marinara
Beef, pork meatball, tomato sauce, Romano, and crostini.
Wagyu Cheeseburger
Double patty, Cheddar, lettuce, 1000 Island, bread, and cie brioche bun. Served with coleslaw and french fries. Lettuce cups may be substituted for tortillas.
Spicy Italian Sausage Pizza
Fresh oregano and house-made tomato sauce. Made with mozzarella cheese.
Garlic Cheese Bread

Soups and Salads
Chopped Chicken
Greek Salad
Romaine, organic spinach, bibb lettuce, red onion, Kalamata olives, tomatoes, Persian cucumbers, pepperoncini, crumbled feta cheese, and house dressing.
Balsamic Grilled Chicken Salad
Mixed greens, Gorgonzola, walnuts, fresh organic basil, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad
Romaine, croutons, Romano, and Caesar.
Chinese Chicken Salad
Napa cabbage, bok choy, carrots, bell peppers, sesame seeds, cilantro, scallions, crispy noodles, Mandarin oranges, and soy Asian dressing.
Grilled Shrimp Salad
Mixed greens, scallions, bell peppers, spinach, tomatoes, feta cheese, cilantro, organic sunflower seeds, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Lobster Bisque
Fresh herbs, cream, and sherry in a rich stock.
Bob's Cobb Salad
Romaine, egg, roma tomato, gorgonzola, avocado, smoked turkey scallion, crispy prosciutto, basil ranch
Fresh Tomato Basil
Shaved Romano and drizzled herb oil.
Kobe Beef Chili
Mozzarella and scallions.
Thai Chicken Salad
The Original Chopped Chicken Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh organic basil, red wine vinaigrette dressing, and choice of oven-roasted tomatoes or Kalamata olives.
Spicy Thai Grilled Chicken

Tacos and Burgers
Wagyu Cheeseburger
Double patty, Cheddar, lettuce, 1000 Island, bread, and cie brioche bun. Served with coleslaw and french fries. Lettuce cups may be substituted for tortillas.
Mini Wagyu Beef Burgers
Grilled Fish Tacos
Sea bass, chipotle crema, avocado crema, avocado, white onions, cilantro, comes with 2 tacos, served with chips and salsa
Mini Burgers
Chicken Tacos
Chipotle crema, red onions, tomatoes, red salsa, cilantro, comes with 2 tacos, served with chips and salsa
Carne Asada Tacos
Mashed avocado, green avocado sauce, white onions, cilantro, comes with 2 tacos, served with chips and salsa
Grilled Shrimp Tacos

Shareables
Meatballs and Marinara
Beef, pork meatball, tomato sauce, Romano, and crostini.
Chicken Lettuce Cups
Wok aromatics, water chestnuts, scallions, sesame seeds, and black bean hoisin sauce.
Pork Dumplings
Cilantro, green onion, tomatoes, and ponzu chili sauce.
Med Dip Sampler
Garlic Cheese Bread
Chickpea Hummus
Chicken Tenders
Lebni Soft Cheese
Truffle Fries
Romano cheese.
Mini Duck Tacos
Crisp Brussel Sprouts
Romano, walnuts, and balsamic glaze.
Roasted Eggplant Hummus
Crispy Spring Rolls
Brussel Sprouts
Sweet Chili Wings
Crispy Chicken Tenders
Sweet Chili Glazed Wings
Chicken wings, sweet chili glaze, sesame, and scallions.
Chicken Taquitos
Baba Ganoush
Chips and Guac

Woodfired Pizza
New York Style Pizza
Mushrooms, all-natural pepperoni, salami, Italian sausage, and house-made tomato sauce. Made with mozzarella cheese.
Ladou's BBQ Chicken Pizza
Smoked Gouda, BBQ sauce, red onion, and cilantro. Made with mozzarella cheese.
Mozzarella Cheese Pizza
Fresh basil and house-made tomato sauce. Made with mozzarella cheese.
Margherita Pizza
Tomatoes, roasted garlic sauce, and fresh basil. Made with mozzarella cheese.
Goat Cheese Pizza
Mushrooms, garlic, spinach, red onion, roasted tomato, pine nuts
Four Cheese Pizza
Smoked Gouda, Romano, mozzarella, and Gorgonzola.
Sicilian Pizza
All natural pepperoni, Italian sausage, bell peppers, house-made tomato sauce, and red onion. Made with mozzarella cheese.
Tuscan Pizza
Roma tomatoes, wild mushrooms, garlic, Gorgonzola, red onions, and oregano.
Sundried Tomato Pizza
Spicy Italian Sausage Pizza
Fresh oregano and house-made tomato sauce. Made with mozzarella cheese.
Thai Chicken Pizza
Julienned vegetables, cilantro, scallions, peanuts, lime juice, fresh mint, and spicy Thai peanut sauce. Made with mozzarella cheese.
Garlic Shrimp Pizza
Wild mushrooms, bell peppers, red onions, and garlic sauce.
Royal Hawaiian Pizza
Fresh golden pineapple, Canadian bacon, and house-made tomato sauce. Made with mozzarella cheese.
All Natural Pepperoni Pizza
Fresh oregano and house-made tomato sauce. Made with mozzarella cheese.
Brie Cheese and Truggle Oil Pizza
Artisan thin crust, wild mushrooms, Brie cheese, and truffle oil.

Pastas
Tomato Angel Hair
Tomatoes, garlic, chicken broth, EVOO, and basil.
Chicken Tequila Fettuccine
Spinach fettuccine, bell peppers, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and tequila-lime cream sauce.
Spaghetti Bolognese
Beef-tomato sauce and shaved Romano.
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Garlic, Romano cheese, Alfredo sauce, fettuccine, Roma tomatoes, and parsley.
Shrimp Angel Hair
Roasted mushrooms, artichoke, carrots, zucchini, parsley, and lobster cream sauce.

Entrees
Roasted Chicken Breast
Lamb Chops
Oak Roasted Sea Bass
Steak Frites
Bone In Short Rib
Tri-color potatoes, baby carrots, demi glacé
Oak Roasted Salmon
Oak Roasted Chicken
Shrimp Orzitto

Desserts
Messy Sundae
Smores Sweet Pizza
Apple Pie Sweet Pizza
Artisan thin crust, apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, streusel topping, vanilla ice cream, caramel drizzle

Kids
Kids Cheese Pizza
Kids Sliders
Kids Pasta
Kids Pepperoni Pizza
Kids Quesadilla
Little Dippers
Kids Hawaiian Pizza
Kids BBQ Chicken Pizza
Fried Chicken Fingers
Kids Vegan Cheese
Kids Mug of Ice Cream
Kids Gluten-Free Crust

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Recent Reviews

My family and I just left. I have to say, the food was fantastic. I got the Spinach Tequila fettuccine. It was so flavorful. Our server Jose was great. He made sure everything was going well. Specifically, my wife asked for a candle or something to light up the table. He immediately walked away and brought back a candle.

On to the negatives. Despite being a phenomenal location, the environment lacked ambiance. Sadly the restaurant was very empty so we got a...
August 2025
When we were visiting family in town, we swung here last minute due to long lines elsewhere. Our service was pretty haphazard, and most of the food was mid at best. However, I could eat dozens of those duck tacos EASILY.
April 2025
Thrilled to find Sammy’s in La Jolla! I was a regular at their Vegas spot 20 years ago but had no idea this was the original—and Sammy lives nearby! Delicious pizza and big, fresh salads—just as amazing!
March 2025

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Sammy's Woodfired Pizza & Grill

702 Pearl St, La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 456-5222