Sam Sifton (born June 5, 1966) is an American journalist and assistant managing editor at The New York Times.

Sifton began his journalism career as assistant editor for American Heritage magazine in 1988.

From 1990 to 1994, he taught social studies in the New York City public school system.

In October 2009, Sifton succeeded Frank Bruni as restaurant critic for the Times.

Sifton is married to Tina Fallon, an independent theatre producer, and resides in Brooklyn.