Recommended 12 Dinner Spots Near Staten Island, New York

Irene Conwell The food and menu are exceptional as are the wait staff and Angelina herself. A few of us gathered for a grammar school reunion (62 years after graduation) and we all loved it. I found everyone kind and considerate and very accommodating. Sitting at the bar, something I don’t care to do, waiting for my friends the Maitre D approached me and asked if I’d be more comfortable sitting at a high top table. I definitely was! We chatted until a friend came in. When our fellow classmates arrived we were led to a table and our server , Ita I believe she said her name was, was very accommodating and helpful. The food was fantastic, definitely not your run of the mill Italian food. It is an inspired menu. I had a saffron risotto with squid ink breadcrumbs and langoustines. It’s was perfectly cooked and unbelievable. During our dinner Angelina came over to our table introducing herself and asking our names than shaking our hands. I highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to eating there again.

D.E.A Came in for brunch and ordered the steak and eggs with potatoes and it exceeded expectations across the board. The steak was cooked perfectly, tender and full of flavor, and the potatoes were seasoned just right and cooked exactly how they should be. Everything came out hot, fresh, and clearly made with care. The service deserves special recognition. Attentive, polished, and genuinely welcoming from the moment we walked in. You can feel that this place takes pride in both their food and their hospitality, which is rare these days. This is how brunch should be done. Quality ingredients, solid execution, and service that makes you want to come back. Outstanding experience and easily a repeat spot.

Jared Tinerino I need to write this review so everybody knows how amazing this place truly is. I canceled my Wife’s 40th Birthday the day before the party of 60 plus people to arrive. My Son got sick from school with a bad Virus I was heartbroken. To cancel the party was the only way and the Manager was so understanding and helpful. I have now my Daughters 1st Birthday booked for February and will make it extra special. I’ve had dinner at this restaurant before the food and everything is amazing. I recommend to definitely try and I’m a food buff highly recommend and great prices.

Phil Gill I had the pastrami sandwich and it was absolutely delicious! Robbie, my son, had a cheeseburger and he loved it. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable. I appreciate that they are wheelchair accessible and the parking is free, though the lot is on the smaller side. Overall, a wonderful experience for both adults and kids.

Phil Gill A Culinary Gem at Cole’s Dockside! I recently had an absolutely fantastic dining experience at Cole’s Dockside and had to share! The seafood paella was an absolute revelation—rich, flavorful, and packed with perfectly cooked seafood. If you’re a paella fan, you have to try theirs! We also ordered the fresh-caught halibut, which was equally impressive: incredibly tender, flaky, and so clearly fresh. Each bite was a delight. Beyond the outstanding food, the atmosphere was lovely and the service was top-notch. A special shout-out to Magic Mike, the magician behind the bar, who made the evening extra memorable with his fun magic tricks and welcoming energy. He’s truly a star and made us feel right at home. Cole’s Dockside has definitely become a new favorite. I highly recommend it if you’re looking for delicious food and a genuinely great time. Can’t wait to come back!

zo maq Ive been coming here for years & firmly believe they have the best bagels on NYC. Their chocolate chip bagel in & of itself is so damn heavenly, you dont even need to put cream Cheese on it. Its chocolaty & soft all by itself. They have a huge selection of breads & cakes to choose from. I tried the Olive bread which absolutely phenomenal. Its soft & airy with s ton of olives stuffed inside of it. Got a cake from here for my birthday as well. Staff is friendly & they work fast like a well oiled machine.

Maria Lisanti This place was recommended to me by a good friend. It is on the opposite side of staten island from my home. I had to go see for myself. I was so impressed by the food. It was absolutely delicious. Nice size portions and the staff was friendly and so helpful. I must recommend the paini chicken buffalo with fresh mozzarella.

Cassandra B Positive and great atmosphere. Great for family dinners and special occasions. Didn’t really like the stuffed salmon though.

Maryna Sulyma Very nice restaurant with a pretty good choice of dishes. We ordered fresh oysters, some appetizers and side dishes, plus drinks. Though we ordered half a dozen of oysters, the platters of one dozen came, which was not so bad. The only disappointment was the plate with two super small octopus tentacles. They were tender and soft, but more on a boiled side. I haven’t seen such a small plate of octopus, especially for $18. Margaritas were good. Plus we had a nice table overlooking the water.

Engin Özgen We tried the steak and empanada. For its flavor and freshness, this is a restaurant well return to regularly. The olive oil and olives served before the meal were some of the most delicious snacks Ive had in a year. The service, by the way, is 5 out of 5. You feel right at home. Its a pleasant atmosphere where you can chat without rushing.

Patricia Mosca This was my first visit to the marina several weeks ago and I was very impressed. The floor to ceiling windows offer an incredible view of the marina from everywhere in the restaurant and gives the place a feeling of serenity. Some of the food I tried would rival some of the best Manhattan steakhouse and seafood restaurants. The food was perfectly prepared and plated beautifully The seafood tower as an appetizer was very impressive with right off the boat fresh tasting clams, oysters, very large shrimp and lobster. The tuna tartare had a very unique and delicious sauce and was mounded on an absolutely delicious fried disk. My other two stand out appetizers were the seafood salad and, a surprise, what they call an Italian eggroll With really delicious Italian red sauce. If you are a lobster bisque lover this lobster bisque was to die for. The Châteaubriand was cooked exactly as ordered, medium rare with house made barbecue sauce and Demi glace which were both excellent with a roasted garlic bulb creamed spinach and mashed potatoes. The very fresh angry red snapper came on top of broccoli rabe and was topped with very fresh premium crab meat. The best part of this dish for me was the ring of gnocchi around the fish that were like little pillows of softness. The variety of desserts are homemade and all were delicious. If you happen to be there on a nice day and the tiki bar is still open, it is definitely worth sitting out there for a cocktail and a dessert and coffee. I can’t wait to go back there in several weeks for my birthday.

Eman Eshmawy Absolutely, undeniably, incredibly spectacular!! We had 7:30PM reservations on 12/27 with two adults and three kids. Joe was so nice and kind; he knew us by name because we made the reservation directly with him. Nonna Maria herself greeted us and told us a bit about her. She was delightful! We ordered her perfectly made meatballs and scrumptious lasagna. We also ordered from the Puerto Rican menu (fried fish cod — it was delicious). The food was fantastic, the wait staff precise and friendly and the atmosphere was everything we expected. Our recommendation is to contact them via phone because reservations are always needed (and rightfully so — the food and people are amazing). This is worth every penny and we will be coming back again! Remember!! It’s cash only! Thank you Joe & company!