Comfort Food Restaurants near Staten Island, NY

“Melt Shop in Staten Island Mall is amazing—pure comfort food heaven! Got the Classic Grilled Cheese (gooey American & cheddar perfection), a Crispy Chicken Melt with slaw, and loaded tots. Everything was hot, cheesy, and flavorful—melts are next-level. Service was quick and friendly despite the mall rush. Atmosphere is bright, casual, and fun—great quick spot while shopping. Highly recommend for anyone craving a killer grilled cheese!“

“We recently stopped by to check out The Common's new wine bar - The Uncommon Wine Bar.

The food and drinks were great. It amazing how they transition the space every day from a day time restaurant to a very classy and cozy wine bar. All the apps our group tasted were excellent. There is a nice selection of wine by the bottle and by the glass and a few beers and coffees available as well.

All seating is at tables (i.e., there is no bar) which makes the atmosphere quite relaxed. There are no entrees per se, but we managed to make a full meal out of the apps and charcuterie available. The service was great, very pleasant and attentive.“

“The best ☝️☝️☝️“

“I’ve been coming here since they first opened. They have the best chicken and salmon I’ve ever had. The chicken is always very juicy and everything is fresh. The mixed vegetables are my favorite. every time I come they are extremely nice and welcoming 10 out of 10 !“

“Let me just say beef bar is now my absolute favorite restaurant . I came here for my birthday and fell in love !! My waitress was Sammie and she was the most attentive and sweet and helpful waitress ever !! Make sure you ask for her when you go I promise you she will give you the best experience . Make sure you order the beef wagyu quesadillas and the black truffle mash potatoes !!!! They are to dieeee for ! You can’t go wrong with their steak as well as the branzino was amazing , 10/10 across the board“

“Great gyros. I love the place.“

“Bianca is truly an amazing waitress! Her warm personality, positive attitude, and exceptional service make the entire dining experience so much more enjoyable. She goes above and beyond to make everyone feel welcomed, comfortable, and appreciated. Her attention to detail, kindness, and beautiful smile never go unnoticed. It’s rare to come across someone who genuinely cares about their guests the way Bianca does. She’s a true asset to the restaurant, and anyone lucky enough to have her as their waitress is in great hands. Thank you, Bianca, for your outstanding hospitality!“

“Chicken was delicious and facility clean“

“Skinflnts is a pillar of the Bay Ridge neighborhood. Great food & service. The decorations for the holidays are amazing. The manager Freddie is very helpful.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

“Update on Review!!

UPDATE: It’s been about five years since my original review, and Mordi’s has definitely earned our business back. The food is still fantastic, and ordering through the app has made the busy lunch rush much easier. It’s once again a go-to for our office lunches. 🥪🔥

The Chicken Parm, Buffalo Chicken, and Crazy Cuban are some of our favorites. There can still be a wait because this place gets BUSY, but our recent experiences have been much better. Glad to have Mordi’s back in the lunch rotation!

Old Review

I was torn over writing this review. I have eaten a Mordi’s a number of times since it is extremely close to my office. They are a busy place the food is always good. However they need to take a moment and work on their customer service. We recently placed a big order for our Friday lunch, when we returned to the office we realized one sandwich was missing. We immediately called the shop as we got into the car. As soon as they picked they placed us on hold for five minutes without even given us a chance to tell them why we were calling. When they returned to the phone they said they are not taking any phone orders because they were busy and hung up the phone on us again without even hearing their customer our.

When my partner entered the shop and asked who hung up on us the woman behind the counter half heartily apologized. I’m sorry with so many great lunch options in this area Mordi’s will have to treat their customers with more dignity and respect before my office gives them any of our business.“

“The owner or guy at the front was a pleasure to meet and clearly understands the benefit of eye contact and customer service. I ordered the cheese steak. The sandwich itself was juicy, flavorful and nice sized for the price. My issue is I wish they would wrap the sandwich in parchment paper cut in half and then wrap in the foil wrapper. The sandwich is juicy but sloppy and drips everywhere. If it were wrapped better you could enjoy the sandwich like a gentleman. Enjoyed overall and on another note I give this brother big respect. He employs all black men. And as one I love seeing that. Respect brother!“

“The plantain beef sandwich was exactly what I was looking for in Sunset Park with my husband. It had the crispy plantain ends on the she's to give it the crunch and then beef was seasoned perfectly, alongside the tomato and lettuce. The sauce is what brought it altogether though for me, definitely recommend local gem 💎“