Great food, great service. High quality pub food that was presented well, and tasted delish…read more Small venue, but great quality!!! Will def be back, with my son who attends Wagner!

Hop shoppe is an oldie but goodie. They have been around for a good amount of time. Which means…read morethey have thrived and survived this economy. Which also means their food is good! Known for their burgers and fried cauliflower but their menu has an array of other choices. The vibe is very trendy with a back area that features a game room. It's a cool spot to hang with friends and grab some good food! Go ahead and try it you won't be disappointed.

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.

I want to start this review by stating that the food was wonderful, the ambience and decor was…read moreoutstanding and we just loved the overall vibe. Our waiter, Guiseppe was very attentive! We had a lovely night out with a couple who are our long time and good friends and we looked forward to this evening! However, there was a problem at the beginning of the evening that is unacceptable... my husband went to park the car, our friends were waiting at the bar for us, I walked in first. My friend ordered me an Aperol Spritz and my husband a diet coke. My husband does not drink and has been very successful with his sobriety for many years. The bartender, (I later found out her name is Maureen and apparently she is a manager there), misunderstood the drink order so my friend reiterated that we wanted a diet coke and an Aperol Spritz (two separate drinks). The "diet coke" arrived in a soda glass with a lemon wedge (just like a diet coke would) and the Aperol Spritz arrived in a cocktail glass. My husband took a sip of the "diet coke" and asked me if it tasted like there was liquor in it. Sure enough there was. We immediately returned it and the other bartender confirmed that it was a mix of Aperol Spritz with diet coke in the soda glass. My husband confronted the bartender and told her about her grievous mistaken and full disclosure, he said this is a "big f$%ken mistake you made". She took absolutely no responsibility for her error and shouted at him that she "was told to make a diet coke with Aperol Spritz". Truth be told, we clarified the drink order to her and why would she present the "diet coke" in a soda glass if it indeed was a cocktail. She went full "Karen mode" on him when she should have apologized. My request is that she re-trains in customer service and her ability to mix drinks! Like I said above, the food was excellent, the waiter was great, but this error is a serious error. People do make mistakes, but please acknowledge your mistakes and take care with serious issues. The dining experience was great, but I cannot give a 5 star due to the error.

Got off the Staten Island ferry and needed a quick bite and drink before heading back to manhattan…read more Decided to check this place out because we thought they had food. However, they only have bags of chips for sale for $2, but you can bring in your own food. Decent selection of beer and the bartender was friendly. A local was also at the bar and he was friendly and gave us some advice about places to eat nearby. (Enoteca Maria is a few stores up the street. It's the restaurant in the movie Nonna's with Vince Vaughn, but it's pretty hard to get a table there). This place is kind of small. Probably around 10 seats at the bar and about 5 tables. Place is also cash only, but there is an ATM by the front. If you want a quick drink, this dive bar will do.

A bit disappointed…read more We had taken a trip on the Staten Island Ferry and decided to spend some time here before heading back to Manhattan. We stumbled across this bar and it's light years away from the bars in Manhattan. Very much a local bar but we were made to feel somewhat welcome. I think this place was probably a cooler more original dive bar in the past. The clientele was unfriendly and uninteresting. A bunch of young people with no money asking people to buy them drinks. As a bit of dive bar connoisseur, thousands of check-ins and reviews, I really didn't know what to make of this place. It has the look and patina, but I guess a new generation of patrons removes the classic dive bar luster. Thanks

It was an average experience. Fried bar food, mac & cheese and chose to taste some ciders. The…read moreservice was attentive given it was empty on a Sunday afternoon. Music selection wasn't my vibe at all but it wasn't too obnoxious. I didn't mind ordering and paying via app. You are able to adjust the gratuity although I often don't mind if it's automatically included provided the service is good. In this case, the service was pleasant. I would not go out of my way to come back. However, I do recommend it for beer / IPA lovers!

At the time when I first wrote the review that was accurate but the last time I went there which…read morewas quite a long time ago now it was so bad that I'm not going back anymore. Everything has gone downhill. The food went downhill. The prices went up. The service went downhill. The straw that really broke the camels back for me though is that not only do you have to scan a QR code to place your own order and you have to install an app to do so but then when you go to pay the bill in the same app, they add a mandatory gratuity of a minimum of 18%. I'm not paying 18% when it's not even proper table service.

The staff is super attentive and friendly. This uniquely appointed restaurant is a beauty to…read morebehold. The addition of a soundtrack which is not overbearing added to the festive fun atmosphere. The food was all too notch with great presentation. Highly recommend this interesting new addition to the island. The sister establishments Aquiline and Loft430 made for a formidable triple addition to St. Marks Place. Kudos to the staff especially Masha and Mike!

Such a cute spot in Staten Island!…read more I went to BOTA this past Saturday, and let me tell you I really enjoyed the entire experience! The environment was so cute, and the decor was sophisticated while still feeling warm and inviting. The upstairs had more of a relaxed vibe, and I LOVED the bathroom decor. The photo booth on the top floor was also such a cute added touch! Definitely a fun little detail that made the experience even better. Downstairs was beautifully decorated as well very sophisticated with a touch of nature-inspired vibes. The whole space was aesthetically pleasing without feeling like it was trying too hard. Now, let's get to the FOOD! I completely forgot to take pictures because I was hungry, but honestly, that should tell you something. Everything we ordered was SO GOOD! We got the mac and cheese, oysters, charred octopus, and short rib steamed buns, and every appetizer hit. We also paired everything with a pitcher of sangria, which was delicious! The service was amazing too. We were seated pretty quickly, and our servers made some great appetizer recommendations. We took their suggestions, and they definitely did not steer us wrong! And I have to mention the music it had me intrigued the entire time. The atmosphere, food, drinks, decor, and music all came together really nicely. Definitely a place I would go back to! If you're looking for somewhere with good food, a beautiful atmosphere, great service, and a fun vibe, BOTA is worth checking out.

Exceptional food & service. Very fairly priced!!!!!!…read more Will definitely be returning!!!!

We came for lunch and it's a small cozy spot. Food was not bad and staff were friendly.read more

I found family and culinary excellence on one block. I walk…read morein and I am greeted by name.. The owners also run "The Kettle Black" and "Old School Italian Restaurant". I feel like I am with my Italian friends and family in Corona,NY. There is nothing but love in all three restaurants. They have everything covered. The staff are a beautiful group of "International", young people. The tastes of the food and the creativity, blew my mind. The Crab Cakes are the best I have ever had! Food wise, Bayridge rivals Manhattan. The female staff made me fall in love! They make this old man feel special. Drinks are awesome and inventive.

visited this establishment on a few different occasions (brunch and dinner service). Certain…read moredishes were overly salted and the others were mediocre. The fried calamari could've been less oily, as this took away from the crunch; also slightly overcooked. Baked clams were decent. Salmon was cooked to perfection. Pizza was great! They reheated for us, since our group was too busy chatting. Desserts - phenomenal! Drinks- ehh. Brunch menu - French toast was decent. The salmon over hash brown , was lacking a touch of something , couldn't pinpoint what was lacking. Chicken and waffles, decent, wasn't the best I've had. Service- jonathan was our waiter during brunch and also our bartender. He's GREAT! During service dinner, we had a female waitress and I felt she lacked attention to details and couldn't flag her down when we wanted something. Overall, service is a hit or miss , I guess? If you're looking for an intimate dinner, nope. Love their vibes and music playing in the background. You might need to "shout"'to hear

Went last night with some friends for dinner. Havent been here in probably over 15 years. The…read moreemployees are so super friendly and accommodating to make sure you have a great meal. We started with the thick cut bacon. Never was able to get a pic but it was delicious. They had it covered in a black pepper maple glaze that was so good we were eating the left over sauce with bread. I went with the filet mignon which was cooked perfectly. I'm not a big veggie person so I went with mashed potatoes and then the potato gratin. Wow those potatoes were soaked in butter and cream and nicely baked in the oven. Definitely need to come back and next time try another different steak. You also can't beat the price because 2 sides are included with yohr steak

I've heard good things about this staple in Staten Island Came here for my son's graduation lunch…read more They had plenty of options the food was alright, my son enjoyed the steak which they're known for. The service was slow not sure the waitress was used to a seating of 8. It's a little outdated decor wise.

Customer service is non existent Went there for a charity…read moreevent Bartender was rude. They had 1 line to order which was moving until the Bartender decided to ignore the line because 2 women decided they didn't want to wait. If he was looking for a date. Then don't work. Parking is a nightmare and the so called spacious parking lot is not meant for SUV cars. Save your money ​

Came here for a birthday party, and the hose used the space. It was great! The staff was cool,…read morefriendly!

food is so good omg. service usually great and helpful when in smaller parties. vibe is fine, u can…read morepay money to play whatever music u want

Horrible! Just ordered from here and the food was terrible! I ordered a chicken taco and the…read morechicken had no seasoning. I also ordered a burrito and the rice wasn't cooked properly. So bad I couldn't even finish my food. I will never order from here again. Just a waste of money, very disappointed.