35 Best Bars in Staten Island

“Visited alone to try the pizza and watch some of the Jets game - the former was delicious and the latter disheartening. My fellow diners and the bartender were all remarkably welcoming of a non-islander and even gave me a free Jets x Captain Morgan can which I used as a cup for a year. They might have handed that out just because they didn't want to associate with the Jets anymore. Who knows.“

“Good vibes , friendly staff“

“A great place to hang with great food options and friendly people. And let’s not forget the live music!“

“Great Food & old style atmosphere. Great Neighborhood Tavern.. Steve, Joyce & Staff are all wonderful people...“

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

“I'm from out of town so I was really excited to try some of the local food spots in this area and this place did not disappoint. There was a bit of a language barrier but the staff was very helpful and offered me a menu in English. I ordered the salmon and I also had the spare ribs to go. Listen..... the food was amazing the drinks are very good. The bartender very beautiful and helpful. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for good food. Good music . Overall a great experience. 5 star for sure“

“This place is a solid bar, I came here on a friday night for a little nite cap around midnight and overall I had a decent time. The bar is a no frills place with three sports tvs, a juke box, at least 15 seats by the bar and some other chairs around the rest of the place. There is also shuffle board and two darts with a scoreboard which is fun. They have a great beer menu from Blue Moon to Angry Orchard, Corona, White Claw, High noon, etc. for only 5 bucks [they have at least 8 beers on tap for only $5 too]. I also saw a lot of whiskey and vodka options if you wanted to do shots or mixed drink [$7 for a shot]. The problem is the shot glasses are so small, it doesn't resemble an ounce and a half which is standard size in other bars, I felt like the plastic cup they gave me reminded me of cough medicine sizes. The bartender was super nice and friendly, he talks with most patrons and makes sure the place doesn't get too rowdy. However my fiancé felt like he was fishing for tips when he would give you a 5 dollar bill back as change. When I came there was a girls birthday with her friends and she was able to put out sandwiches and catered food of her own. I kinda felt guilty invading her space but it was nice to see that the bar lets you do your own thing. The crowd seemed fairly mixed crowd when I came, from college frat boys to young girls in their 20's or groups of men in their 30s and 40s. I did feel it was a little crowded but that seemed more based on cliques then the space itself. In terms of food, they do sell chips nuts and a tombstone pizza but there isn't much space to eat unless you sit at the actual bar. I think if this place rearranged the furniture and had an outdoor backyard they could successfully have more dining. I would definitely come back here for another night cap or to watch a sports game.“

“Buddy's bar is a place where all are welcome. The owner Tom is a very nice and genuine guy and truly makes sure that every guest is attended to. As a small, local bar, there's a great sense of community as soon as you step in the door and it's a place where you can just hang out for hours, make friends, and enjoy good cheap drinks. I'd recommend for anyone looking for a place to grab some drinks with frienss in a laid back environment.“

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

“Great place. friendly staff. friendly locals hangout. Best place to watch sports and live music 👍“

“I mean this is the best plaza because there is shoprite, there is party city , a movie theater frozen yogurt and more but we need a target please“

“great music,staff,atmosphere.Have seen some great shows there.“

“This Place is Awesome.. Latin Grooves Bar & Lounge is Huge!!! There Ambiance is Beautiful and there DJ'S are Excellent!!! Great Vibes there....“

“It was a great experience here. Great ambiance and DJ. Staff was really kind and generous. All in all enjoyed every bit of it🙂“

“I’ve been going to W’s for years now. The burgers and wings are off the hook good. The waitress can’t do enough for you. Great restaurant to take the family to eat and also a friendly bar to watch sports. Very reasonable priced. You definitely won’t go hungry or thirsty at W’s. Well worth trying out. Your first time will not be your last.“

“Best food and margaritas!!“

“They have vegan cheese which, for someone with alpha-gal syndrome is a huge plus. The grilled octopus appetizer was delicious with the roasted peppers, olives and arugula-salad greens with a balsamic vinegar drizzle. The service was impeccable: we sat at the bar but servers and the bartender were very attentive, polite, and efficient. The food was delicious and quickly served given the busy Friday night. My only criticism is that they still use plastic straws instead of alternatives, like Phade or (a lesser favorite) paper straws.“

“We had our daughter's surprise graduation party at Max's Esca last night. Every single thing was outstanding- from the atmosphere, to the service, the drinks and the food. They created a beautiful, private space in the main dining room for us to decorate. Christina and Chrissy (& the rest of the staff!) took excellent care of everyone, and Nicole's cocktails were spot on. The food was incredible, as usual! Highly recommend!“

“Amazing food, friendly and professional staff.“

“Okay so 4 of us went tonight. We weren’t crazy about all of us getting our food 20-30 mins apart. But it was because they just started a new ticket / menu system and it was like the 2nd day. With that being said the waiter and another waitress apologized and came over like 3 times. Were soooo friendly and sweet. Offered a free drink and just all in all were so kind. Matt his name was. Super nice guy. The ONLY disappointment was they have ZEROOO desserts. Not a cookie. Not a scoop of ice cream. Nothing. And I don’t kno about yous but after I eat I NEEEEED something sweet or like I can’t go on with my life lol. I’m Hoping they change that !!! I’ll definitely be back. The food was OUTRAGEOUS . I go out to eat a lot. Like ALOT. And the food is usualy decent or even good but the food was RIDICULOUS like I’ll be dreaming about the brisket n pastrami sandwich for days. The Mac n cheese was great. The coleslaw so good and the corn also fantastic. Fries even were good like I really loved It all!“

“Excellent atmosphere, quality service, delicious food. highly recommended.“

“Best jalapeño poppers on the island Service impeccable“

“The owner has a heart of gold , and when u get a certain age , that’s so important . Love her , she’s the best , coming back in September , hope to see her“

“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!!! 👊💥🏴‍☠️“

“My coworkers and I ordered from this establishment for lunch and I asked them to rush it a bit because of our lunch time and they brought it right on time!!!! The person on the phone was sooo nice and underrated AND THE FOOD WAS AMAZINGG all expectations were met. They accomodated to all of our needs with specific food instructions really yummy and nice!“

“Awesome social environment.. Cold drinks.. Bartenders are great!! plenty of pool tables, dart boards..and a bocce room!!! Swing thru!!! Guaranteed a good time“

“pasta deliciosa pitzza perfek“

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

“Our usual japanese spot. Mostly order from them for deliveries. Great food and very nice people!“

“Had food delivery. Everything was delicious and delivered on time.“

“Food is excellent and very nice place“

“I always enjoy Chili’s. It’s a family favorite.“

“Its great there but if u stay for more over a hour it can become less fun to be at because while theres a lot of games u can get through most of them within a hour but they have great food great service and u can watch sports on the tv to while u eat“

“Amazing food great service! Always so sweet and clean fresh food ! Staff are wonderful“

“Best place around! Can’t beat it!“