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Empire Outlets

3.4 (52 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Jason R.

I've come to this "Outlet" twice in the last three days. I went to Nike and made a purchase, but they left the sensor on, so I had to return today. Since we came late on Friday evening when all the stores were closing (all but Nordstrom Rack; they close at 9PM, but the other stores close at 8) I decided to actually venture around, I wasn't pleased with what I saw and found. I went to Nike, Banana, Gap and Nordstrom Rack. The Nike was fine, Nordstrom wasn't too bad, I was able to find a pair of training shorts here, at a better place than the Nike store. Banana was an absolute waste of time-for the life of me, I couldn't understand why a store in Mid June would have sweatpants and sweaters all around the store and so many empty shelves. I went into the Gap to browse for close for my daughter, but was Informed they didn't match the online price, so I left empty handed. All and all, I left this place very disappointed. It's conveniently located to the Ferry, so maybe they are banking on a lot of tourists foot traffic, but it's not worth the visit. Save your time and effort. My sole regret was I'm on a diet and couldn't eat Shake Shack for lunch!

Top view from 4th level. Can see multiple stores, decorates, and Manhattan skyline.
Christopher W.

A very underrated and under-visited gem. I came here after work with some time to kill and I was very glad I did! Empire Outlets was well-decorated with Christmas lights and trees all over the venue. The first thing that caught my eyes while walking towards the outlet was the pretty holiday decorations all over. There is even a large fountain with a giant Christmas tree decoration at the center with several more decorations in surrounding (pictures attached). In this outlet, there are 4 levels/floors containing restaurants (Wasabi Japanese steakhouse, Nori Sushi Shop, Clinton Hall), bubble tea/dessert shops (Bake Culture, Kung Fu Tea, Häagen Dazs), fast food shops (Shake Shack, Starbucks), and many clothing stores (Nike Factory Shop, Guess, Levi's, Columbia, Banana Republic, etc.). I have visited a few of the clothing stores, and have gotten bubble tea from Bake Culture several times and I was very impressed. You can also see a view of Manhattan skyline. Besides all of this, there is also lots of music playing all day from the venue's speakers/radio. Next time, I hope to buy some pastries from Bake Culture, try out the Wasabi steakhouse, and buy some Kung Fu Tea! I am giving this a 4 out of 5 stars because there is definitely some room to improve (in terms of variety). There are so many clothing shops (at least 10), but not as many places to dine in comparison (opening a Japanese steakhouse, Sushi spot, and Clinton Hall for craft beers and burgers is an awesome start, however). The 4th level has plenty of open space and could easily become 5 stars if they added some more restaurants there. Would be great if they also opened up a Uniqlo here. Highly recommend

Kayla S.

Beautiful spot. Staten Island needed a new mall, and the outlets are one cute version of that! I stopped at a lot of cool stores-- I love the trinket stores, and I stopped at Hagen Dazs and it was delicious. Also, they have beautiful flowers and a big "EO" covered in them which is so cool! Perfect photo spot-- this whole place is instagram worthy!

Christopher D.

Went here after dinner for a walk and nvm it's a nice mall feel with outdoor views. The number of stores isn't a lot but that's more because of the pandemic I feel because seems like it would be a great location. Would come back again.

Don't let the names of the stores fool you into thinking that they're all open, they're not.
Shirley W.

On a whim, I decided to stop by here over the weekend, knowing that only a third of the stores were open but the views were nice. I used to be in this area enough to know that there's some unsavory characters right outside the ferry. That hasn't changed, so be alert and be aware. There's numerous exits to get out of the ferry area, just keep right and you'll eventually see the outlets. There were maybe a handful of stores open. There were no food places that were open here, only a mini cart that sold dessert crepes. Whoever thought it was a good idea to open this outlet when there was barely anything open, was out of their mind. Also, it shows it was rushed if you looked at the uneven floors, the stairs. The workers roaming around to answer questions were incredibly nice, but even they didn't know when certain stores would be open as the dates kept being pushed back. This Nike factory outlet has the most amount of inexpensive sneakers, but the styles didn't deserve another look from me. Maybe the only bathroom that is available, is located behind the central stairs inside a set of doors that is under construction. If you're a woman, do not go alone because there's another set of doors inside there, that isn't locked and this space is not patrolled.

Rupert S.

Overpriced, poorly designed and inconvenient. This high end, designer, open air mall will do nothing to serve early morning commuters from Staten Island; as the stores open at 10AM. Parking isn't free, so shopping for one too many items will be a task as the local public transportation options are the SIRR, the ferry and a poorly managed & often overcrowded bus system. The whole concept is clearly an attempt at stimulating gentrification, pushing locals out of the area and driving up prices for coveted NYC waterfront property. It also gives tourists a sterile option when visiting the island, as it lacks any Staten Island culture. Perhaps the nearby affordable housing proposals will curb this onslaught of development to accommodate the long-time residents of St. George, but only time will tell.

Dominik D.

This is a much needed revival for Staten Island. It needs an Instagramable place and the views here are wonderful. The stores that have and are moving in look rather promising. It literally could not be any closer to the ferry terminal.

Brandon S.

The location itself is actually perfect. Maybe a one minute walk from the Staten Island Ferry terminal, and has an absolutely beautiful view of the Manhattan Skyline. As you walk in, you're greeted by a Starbucks and a few dessert places (ice cream, waffles, etc) as well as a pretty beautifully designed seating area. In fact, the one thing that is really apparent is that a lot of thought went into the design of the area. That being said, it just feels like as of July, the outlets just weren't ready to be opened. The outlets had an opening event almost two months ago now, and it appears that a lot of the storefronts have either yet to be opened or yet to have a tenant move in. Either that, or the design of the building is a bit too big and gives off the impression that there is more space that needs to be filled by shops or restaurants. A few shops have begun to open up after the opening event, and I'll be happy to return once the outlets are in full operation. Otherwise, the best outlets in the region are definitely at Woodbury commons in Jersey.

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Good quality stores and gorgeous views!! If you shop at Nordstrom rack you can get free 2 hrs of parking which is plenty!

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Amazing waterfront views, places to sit and relax after the ferry ride... will be even better when it fully opens.. but impressive already!

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