First time here but will not be out last. Buddies of mine do our annual Christmas outing so we…read morepicked here this year and not disappointed. We had great service from Danielle she was spot on with her service and suggestions and a great waitress. Had great apps ( octopus salad , fried calamari and baked clams). Steak , scallops for entrees.

Pleasantly surprised, I really enjoyed this restaurant. I went with my partner for dinner on a…read moreweekday and they had plenty of seats available. Option to sit at the bar (there are two bar booths) and then the dining room. We sat in the dining room. To start, we got the lobster bisque - creamy and delicious with pieces of lobster and potato. The serving was larger than I imagined! Perfect to share. At $17, the portion was right. For our entree, we got the rib eye for two cooked medium. Delicious!!! Sides of creamed spinach and mashed potatoes. The creamed spinach is veryyyy creamy, I almost wish there was more spinach but I can't complain because I love the cream. Mashed potatoes were tasty too. For dessert we got the hazelnut gelato. It had an ever so slight crunch to it which was SO GOOD. The only thing that I would love to see is a more robust wine selection. The server was attentive and made sure to ask if everything was okay several times throughout our visit. Happy I found this place, will be back again.

Cane here on a Saturday night, as expected it was pact. For 2 people it was said to be a 30 minute…read morewait, no issue only that it turned into an hour. No bother, the lady upfront was nothing but kind. As we were seated, we were immediately taken care of. They give sour dough bread and butter to start, it was very good. I really liked my NY strip steak, it was well seasoned and fatty which was also good. I asked for a medium rare steak and they delivered as requested! As for their garlic bread, it's done on Italian bread and I absolutely loved it. A bit overdone on the baking, but delicious regardless. The burger was larger than I expected, and came with a crab cake too. Would definitely come again for their cuts of meat! What stood out to me the most was my kind server. Since I loved the sour dough and butter so much I asked for some to go. She then later came back with a whole loaf for me to take home!! I think her name was Darcy- she was so kind and I really appreciated the gesture. It's service like that which would bring customers to dine in more often, as I will for sure. Only issue at the end was the choice of payment being apple-pay. One server claimed they didn't take it, and Darcy corrected this and helped us to pay. Clear clarification would be greatly appreciated among all employees, rather than being told 2 different things. Great food, selective service, loved their interior design, and their bathroom was very well kept up as well.

The husband brought me here to celebrate our one month of marriage. It's a neighborhood, old school…read moresteakhouse and bar. It almost feels like a place you stumble into in a small town from a hallmark movie. It's a spot with locals enjoying dinner or solo men having a drink at the bar. To start, the table got some complimentary rustic bread with a maple butter. The bread was good, but wished the butter was more soft. It was all crumbly and hard to smear onto the bread. For the meal, we ordered the Porterhouse Steak for 2 ($115) and a side of Lobster Mac & Cheese ($24). The steak was presented beautifully on a plate all sliced up for you. There was a nice seared crust, which gave it a nice amount of saltiness that it didn't need sauce with this. I was quite impressed with the mac and cheese, which could be a main dish all by itself from the portion size. The macaroni is cheesy and velvety while being loaded with lobster. I loved the chunks of lobster pieces in this, which is well worth the upgrade. Overall, a nice spot on Staten Island with an old school vibe. The steaks are as pricey as Manhattan steakhouses though, but good for locals not wanting to make the trek. Check out their weekday specials for better deals though.

Came to Serena's tonight for dinner. The whole place was decked out for Christmas. The waitress…read morewere so nice. The food was good too. I ordered linguine with clams. They have a bar area too where you can sit for a drink. I'll definitely be back.

I got the chance to try this restaurant for dinner. When I arrived I parked in the plaza lot. I…read morewalked into the cutest restaurant! I was greeted and sat. I was served by Ayesha and she was great! I ordered: Smokey old fashioned Short Rib Bao Buns Wagyu Meatball Sea Bass Spicy Rigatoni Espresso Martini The food was really good with the bao buns being my favorite! I had a good experience all in all! The only one thing was the sea bass was a bit salty but not too overwhelming.

Picanha cooked whole. This came out amazing!!! I reverse seared it which helped render the fat. I…read morefinished over charcoal grill, making sure to monitor for flareups.

Open in the late afternoon on Sunday, this spot was perfect for us after a day of exploring Staten…read moreIsland! A steak and some Italian sausage and we can cook and eat our fill of protein tonight! They cut every thing in house, right there. Everything is local and fresh! Mike was very helpful a friendly, even though I'm a tourist. We chatted about Staten Island and I leaned more about this hidden but beautiful and unique borough. Life is good with friendly locals, excellent meat and exploration!.

Wow this place is amazing! First off, the detail in the…read moreinterior design is insane. If you're a bookworm this place is definitely a cozy place for you. SECOND, the food is just as amazing! I was so happy hahah. It's been a long time since I enjoyed a restaurant for more than just their food. We came here for my boyfriend's parent's anniversary and the server's were wonderful and honestly very thoughtful as well! They were very attentive to our table and refilled our waters often. I also say this because when my bf's parents ordered the halibut to split, they had brought out their meal in two individual plates that were beautifully plated, you would think they ordered separately! They also took our group picture! :) We ordered 2 orders of the Basement Snacks: For Two, 2 orders of their raw oysters for appetizers. For my entree I ordered the Shrimp Carbonara Rossa with a side of Asparagus. Everything was so good. Their buffalo wings were perfectly marinated and not too saucy, their ribs were so tender and the meat fell straight off the bone! My carbonara was also delicious. For dessert they even gave an anniversary treat which was so sweet. I ordered a Chocolate Cappuccino which was also great. 11/10! Wonderful and would recommend.

A charming place for dinner and sangria! Which by the way was soo good. I loved the decor and…read morecoziness of it. Great for date night. I wouldn't say good for kids. They have a great pre-fixe menu and their dishes are prepared very well. Tasty to say the least. There is a small bar where you can also grab a game from the overhead tv. Overall I would recommend.

Raval is a small, intimate spot with a cozy vibe and a lively energy, but definitely be prepared…read morefor a wait!!We spent about 2 hours total there, with 1 hour at the bar and another hour at the table. Seating is limited, so patience is part of the experience. We did have fun at the bar while waiting. They had a more limited top-shelf liquor selection than expected, no Don Julio and no Disarrono Amaretto but the Fortaleza tequila was excellent and definitely worth ordering. Very clean tasting. When we finally sat, a few things on the menu stood out more than others. The bread service was good, though the "butter" felt more like a roux-style spread than a traditional butter and I wasn't a fan. The double baked potato was an absolute must-have...rich, flavorful, and honestly one of the best parts of the meal. The porterhouse, while cooked perfect, fell a little flat for me and didn't quite have the wow factor I expected but one could say that's how a steak is supposed to be- well cooked and the cut as the flavorful star. Nevertheless it was delicious. Overall, great atmosphere, solid experience, and that double baked potato alone is worth coming back for!

Crowded on Friday night. Nice vibe but too damn dark for old people eyes…read more The quality of the food stands out on its own, especially the steak. Appetizer spicy sausage was blah. Service was impeccable. Courses spread out. Was not rushed whatsoever. A couple of extra dishes given on the house throughout the night is nice touch to get you to return. I just might. Don't have to travel to manhattan for a great quality steak.

This is one of my favorite places! The restaurant is very…read morewell decorated and has a real classy Italian modern vibe (with an incredible outdoor area in the summer). Staff is very professional and friendly, always making sure everyone is having a good time. Honestly, all the food is great here but some of my favorites are definitely the carpaccio and calamari appetizer (the calamari is the BEST I ever had, hands down) and their coffee panacota for dessert is also out of this world, just amazing! If you are a bread lover just know they make their own bread in house. 5 stars always!

I went here for lunch today with my husband and brother-in-law. The ambiance outside was very nice…read more It reminded me of the islands. The food, however, is another story. For appetizers, we got zucchini chips, fried calamari and mussels. The calamari was fried too hard and it had a very salty, spicy Chilean type sauce over it. The zucchini chips were thinly sliced, lightly battered with Parmesan cheese sprinkled over them. They were decent but nothing to write home about. In fact, after having about six or seven of the zucchini chips I began to experience heartburn from the grease. For entrees, my husband had the chicken parm. He said it was too thick and should have been flattened more before frying. It was also very breaded. My brother-in-law ordered the chicken and waffles and he said the chicken tasted day old so after having a bite of one piece of the chicken he pushed the chicken aside and called it a day. I called the waiter over and informed him about the chicken tasting day old. He didn't try to change it out or take it off the bill or get a manager. He just apologized by saying I'm sorry. My crab Mac and Cheese was decent. It wasn't seasoned the way I would have liked but the huge, plentiful chunks of crab made up for that. I ate a third of my dish and packed the rest for home where I will doctor it up to my taste. I've never been to this particular restaurant before. The only reason we came today is because my brother-in-law was here on business and staying at a hotel in the area.

Interior design is so aesthetically pretty and provides a wonderful and elegant dining experience!…read moreThe service provided by Behrouz was attentive, friendly, and warm, which definitely helped enhance the dining experience! Now onto the main topic, the food: This is by far one of the better middle eastern/seafood restaurant in all of Staten Island! The appetizers that were amazing were the chargrilled octopus, which is a MUST-GET, and the half dozen oysters which was by far one of the sweetest oysters we ever had (it was so good we ordered 3 orders!) The tuna tartare, calamari, and lobster bisque were all decent but nothing too special. For entree, the lobster pasta was perhaps one of the best tomato based pasta I ever had! Although the amount of lobster in the dish was on the smaller amount for its price, the flavor was so savory, sweet, and perfectly tangy, highly recommend it! The sea bass was good according to my family, but the flavor was on the milder side in my opinion; they liked it nonetheless so perhaps it's just a personal preference at this point. The lamb shank I would not get due to how overpowering it was; the sauce was salty and intense, where it overwhelmed every part of the dish. It was unfortunate because the lamb was so tender and had a nice proportion between its meatiness and its fat content. The dry aged steak was only okay too, since the spinach was so watery it soaked the steak in its liquid (as you can see from the photo), which detracted from the dish unfortunately. Overall it was a decent dining experience, where some were amazing and others were less so. It's a pricey dining experience but if you get all the right dishes, it's worth the price tag! Definitely recommend giving Sea Bar a try and I can't wait to come back again one day to give them the five stars I know they can definitely accomplish! Thank you for reading and best of luck! (:

Sas efcharistó, this cute Greek vibe was a hit, came for my birthday dinner close to closing and…read morethe waiter BEHROUZ treated us like gold. all his recommendations were excellent (they have an amazing $50 prefix menu great with options). They offered hummus and bread--super fresh. Ohhh, Get the lobster bisque it had the biggest pieces of lobster I've ever seen in lobster bisque!!! The calamari were cooked to perfection. They had the grilled watermelon salad and beets apps also delicious . Bronzino that was given was a hearty amount. The drinks were on point. They sang happy birthday and even though the kitchen was closed they made sure we didn't feel rushed or pressured. Can't wait to come try more and to get the soup again. See you there

food was amazing. The owner was a delight... All around good…read moretime.. will definitely be back.. Really want to try the corn beef as I hear it was terrific..

The decor, lighting & atmosphere of the place is very depressing. The owner is not very welcoming &…read morerelies on a very sweet hostess/bartender to make up for his lack of class.hospitality. Food is high end, but the atmosphere of the place coupled with bad vibes makes it not a great experience. Just walked by tonight on a Friday, about 9:30pm & the place was practically empty. Why is that? A place just a block & 1/2 away serving similar food including steaks & seafood was jam packed. Everything has to do with vibe & atmosphere-if Ruddy & Dean's could figure out how to improve both of these, they would thrive. Do an upgrade on your interior & consult with a marketing person on how to improve business. The owner is Gen X, but more like a Boomer & doesn't understand how the modern restaurant business works. Still want them to figure this out -because the food is really good, but if your vibes suck -no one wants to be there....

I have patronized Campagnia in Bay Ridge for many years. A friend wanted to try the Staten Island…read morelocation during the holidays. Have to admit things are a wee bit different here. First, this location appears a bit more spacious, there is an actual bar ( loved the Christmas shakers adorning it). The mood was festive and we were seated earlier than our Resy. Second,, this location, I'll abbreviated Si( Island of Staten) served complimentary focaccia and a dipping sauce. Nice touch and yummy! We really were just craving calamari and pizza. The Calamari was utterly delicious, plentiful, nice sized portion and the marinara sauce was delicious. For the pizza, we ordered half vodka and half Margherita. I didn't taste the vodka, my friend loved it! I ate the Margherita which was delicious. For dessert, Cappuccino hit the spot on a very windy night. The service was on point and the staff were friendly, accommodating and professional, especially on a busy night. I really liked the vibe.. I'll be back... Campagnia is located on 1801 Hylan Boulevard Take S79 to Seaview Avenue, 3 minute walk

Decided to do lunch with my Italian friend here. We was excited about coming here because of all…read morethe RAVE reviews . Sadly I was very much underwhelmed by the food. There's nothing "authentic " about the food here. Started with fried chicken wings and a focaccia. One wing was tasted and sent the rest back they were just not good . When I told the waiter we didn't like them instead of asking what was wrong he asked if they were cold. Which means they aren't made fresh . First red flag Focaccia came out and wasn't focaccia it was a thin crust pizza style very dry very hard not good . We picked at it but definitely didn't finish it . I wanted chicken parmigiana because I mean an authentic Italian restaurant can't mess that up right ? The food came out room temperature To about lukewarm which means the food isn't freshly made. I ordered roasted potatoes instead of pasta . The roasted potatoes had no flavor at all even after I added salt pepper and garlic it still was on the bland side . The chicken cutlet was ok the cheese was the best part . Food wasn't hot . My friend ordered a portofino sandwich minus the eggplant and fries . She stated the fires tasted like McDonalds fries and the sandwich was underwhelming. The prosciutto wasn't salty and there was extra extra peppers maybe because she omitted the eggplant. Either way the best part of this visit was the valet guy ! The restaurant is nice the decor is nice lots of tvs showing different things but the food isn't good and I can't see what everybody is raving about. Save your money or find a better restaurant.