50 Best American Restaurants in Staten Island

“Great food, excellent service and good music. A really cool bar well worth a visit.“

“Went here to watch as the Jets disappoint us all again for another loss (good game). Staff is great, food is good. Got a district burger and fries. Fries were excellent burger is good. Bartender was nice and attentive. Beer on tap was good, can't go wrong with a Guinness. Didn't personally care for the DJ playing "music" during commercials and halftime but didn't ruin the experience. Other than the drunk girl who was fairly promptly escorts out for adamantly asking strangers to buy her a drink the whole experience was quite pleasant.“

“Just got back from a thoroughly enjoyable meal at Shaw-naé’s House on Van Duzer. The sangria was plentiful, the food was fresh, hot and tasty, the wait staff attentive, and the ambience was perfecto (my wife sang to ALL the songs!). Too full for dessert, but I was eyeing that peach cobbler! Next time!“

“My husband and I recently had our wedding here and our experience here has always been pleasant.All the employees were very helpful, kind and professional. The managers were very honest and we appreciated them so much. Special thanks to Stephania for running the show and Tara for taking care of me the whole night. I could not have asked for a better venue. Small mishaps did not matter because the staff was on it and had several backup plans. They made my wedding day amazing ♥️.“

“I arrived at the restaurant half an hour early for my reservation and was seated right away! 😄 The food was absolutely amazing 🍽️, the service was fantastic 🙌, and the cocktails were delicious 🍹. I loved the unique atmosphere too! 🎶 Plus, it's just a short distance from the Staten Island ferry 🚢, which makes it super convenient. Great experience overall! 🌟t a short distance from the Staten Island ferry 🚢, which makes it super convenient. Great experience overall! 🌟“

“Sat at the bar and CT was serving. She provided awesome service !“

“Wonderful place excellent staff and food was amazing“

“Review the menus. You are in for a treat. I will share with you both the dinner and today, a delicious luncheon experience. Chef Eddie is to be praised for professional cooking talents. Delicious!
The warm and helpful approach of the entire staff by phone and in person is refreshing. Old Staten Island is still with us. Thank you, Chef Eddie Canlon and staff. Loretta DePalo“

“We ate at the Point Tavern this past Saturday night after reading other reviews. We were seated promptly. Ordered two appetizers; hush puppies & street corn shrimp. The bang bang sauce was very tasty on everything. I loved that they were served on car iron pans (nice touch). Then came out roast beef sandwiches, one with a pretzel bun, other the ciabatta. OMG. The best, savory, melt in your mouth flavor bomb roast beef we have ever had. We will definitely be going back!!!“

“Visited a restaurant for the birthday party in May 2022. Clean, welcomed staff, good service, a lot of parking on the street. We placed an order. It was not too long, which is good because the reservation was for 6:30 pm and everybody was hungry. Appetizers were delicious especially both types of calmers. 3 people ordered NYS trip stakes. OMG! All 3 stakes were stingy. Nobody finished the stake. Medium and well done came up the same. Black color even tongue was black after eating the steak. It's because when cooked the steak did not clean the grail. Also, I recommend checking your receipt. We found 3 items that we did not get on the table for a total of almost $80. One of them we never ordered, and two newer ones were delivered to the table.“

“I had such a wonderful time at Applebee's with my family. Our waitress Mikaila was wonderful and sweet. The assistant manager Derek also came by to ask us if everything was well. I love they were both attentive and gave us a great time. Good was well cooked despite the busy hour I came in. Would recommend 10/10“

“Always the best food- staff is great and for being a neighborhood bar…love the ‘all is welcome’ type atmosphere. Some of the best pup food on island“

“Cozy and fun great beers great jukebox music. And never overly crowded ever. Love the entire menu. Great homemade chips. Delicious burghers.“

“Served at SAT NY from 1991-1992.“

“Great House Margaritas !!“

“Food is excellent and very nice place“

“We had an intimate Repast at Farington's Cafe after the sudden death of my nephew. We were all so impressed with the food... a delicious salad and one of the best penne vodka dishes ever. These were followed by the main course...choice of lemon sole, flank steak or chicken parm. Each and every dish was superb! Beyond this, the compassion shown by the staff was so consoling. I recommend this restaurant to all. You will thank me!“

“Very nice wedding venue. Attended my cousin's wedding here and was very impressed with the food, especially during the cocktail hour. Staff was quick to remove plates when the next course was ready to be served and the bartender on our side of the room made the rounds to each table to see who wanted a refill on their beverage. It was fun celebration.“

“Great food and service ! Love the atmosphere“

“I can't say enough good things. Food was awesome and hot, service was exceptional... ate there because of Facebook posts! Definitely Not Disappointed!“

“Good food. I love chicken wings and good service“

“Service & food was great.Definitely beautifully decorated!“

“Excellent service , cozy atmosphere. Place is second to none !“

“we got the big platter. Definitely more then enough for 2 people. very nice decor and the food was excellent“

“appetizers were plentiful. Burgers were huge. I couldn't finish it. Delicious. Great staff too“

“Just nice, very friendly personnel 😊👍 Every time i come to NYC, i take Staten Island Ferry and visit this pub 👍👍 This was probably my 5th or 6th time ❤️“

“Wide variety of foods - serves breakfast, brunch, dinner, snacks and appetizers.“

“Food is always good and always great service!!“

“Great service every time I’ve been there“

“Food is always made daily and fresh , place it’s very clean the employees are very friendly, The dining room is huge you can small 20-30 ppl there it’s plenty free parking I highly recommend this place 🍕🥗🍔“

“I have been to Paradise Island once at the recommendation of an amazing beautiful woman that I don’t even know (jewelzbyDesiree) Upon arriving I immediately felt welcomed and comfortable, not like I wasn’t feeling judged like some other restaurants make you feel. I ordered pasta with sausage and broccolirabe and my bestie had some chicken dish that she is still raving about. The food and service are bar none to any other restaurant in Staten Island. The waitress made us feel like family but it was never like she was intrusive when she did come to check on us. The price was more affordable than expected as I alone know I had at least 3 martinis. I can not recommend this place more. This is coming to you from a 💯 Staten Island girl and food snob.“

“Our new go to place. Service is great. We had the pleasure of haveing Kate as our server. She was patient and very kind, service with a smile. The food is always good. One complaint is there are way to many breadcrumbs on the baked clams. When I ordered them there was about a tablespoon of breadcrumbs piled up so high you couldn't find the clam. Other then that so far everything we've tried has been tasty. We'll be back soon 😊“

“Best jalapeño poppers on the island Service impeccable“

“Michael and the entire staff is always a pleasure to work with. Bartenders are on point making everyone has a cocktail quickly. Love the hospitality. LGR!!! 👊💥🏴‍☠️“

“Raised in port richmond also Deninos,mugs away, Real Madrid Theresa & Mimmos….“

“Great family owned establishment“

“Food was awesome, service awesome, atmosphere great! Will be returning soon that’s for sure!“

“We just left. I had the house salad followed by a medium rare ribeye, my daughter had the Caesar salad, and a medium rare NY Strip my husband had the steak tips volcano (not sure that is the correct name) All of it was perfectly prepared. We Finished dinner with a to die for pecan pie and crème brûlée. Both the food and service were exceptional.“

“This place is amazing! I used to live in Brooklyn and used to eat at Roll n Roaster and Brennan and Carr. Now that I live in Staten Island, I tried this place and it has amazing food! The food there is just as good as Roll n Roaster and Brennan and Carr. I definitely recommend eating here.“

“Great customer service 👍 Delicious food“

“This market has changed many names and I presume management over the years but it remains a great place to do quick shopping or grab quality Italians specialities on your way between getting off the bridge and visiting family (which is primarily why I shop there!) Really great prepared foods, hot bar and baked goods.“

“I have been eating Better since they first opened and I can always count on them for something healthy and tasty! My favorite is the Mediterranean wrap, but really you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. The staff is always very friendly and I enjoy coming here to eat. Highly recommend!!“

“Beautiful ambiance and great customer service!!“

“Awesome food and awesome bartenders!! Always a good time !“

“I eat here for breakfast, lunch or dinner at least once a week for the past few months. Sometimes (most times) 4-5x a week. The food is delicious & the smoothies are perfect. (warning they are addicting) I lost over 25 lbs in 4 months. They really know how to make good food taste good. All of the staff is very friendly and patient with my annoying requests. I would like to specifically thank anna for always being so kind and asking literally every single time how is/was everything making sure my experience stays good. Half the time i forget to ask for a side of honey mustard or barbecue and if she’s the one taking the order she always remembers to throw one in there. Small things like that will keep a happy customer forever. Thank you all for this amazing establishment!“

“I am a fan of Farm to Bagel...I have Celiac and the GF options are amazing! However, in my last 2 visits, including today, they made my food on the gluten grill. I had to point it out to them to remake it. Which they did, no problem...but what if someone who didn't know ate the food? I sent my sister from Boston there, she'd have no idea! That'd be a fine ride back home! Please, Farm to Bagel, do a better.job educating the staff!!! We GF-ers depend on you!“

“Great vibes. Friendly owner.“

“Today I had a Mediterranean Wrap... ooo it was so good! Eggs with black olives, feta & tomatoes. The waiter is always coming around with coffee & tea refills & the waitress we had was super friendly! Delicious wrap, piping hot and over-stuffed!“

“We have gone to Joyce’s Tavern a few times and i will say it’s one of the best places on Staten Island to go to. The food and atmosphere is amazing, the wait staff is equally amazing and the owner Joe is so kind hearted. My husband and i love the burgers they are always fresh and made to order, the french onion soup is to die for and their bread bowls leave us speechless…. it’s definitely a place not to be missed.“