I went on a Saturday for brunch. Everything was tasty, the Catfish with Jalapeño grits, the crab…read morecakes, and the home fries.

Step in is a long time local spot that I've never really visited until recently. I typically order…read morefood for my grandmother but I dropped by while running errands to pick up instead. Danny the bartender made a really good lychee martini! I also ordered a shrimp cocktail while waiting for the to go order it wasn't that good (no flavor). I ordered the shrimp & salmon combo and the steak and shrimp combo to go. The steak was too lean (strip steak) no fat content so not really as enjoyable. The shrimp was broiled and had a char to them, not too bad. Food was just okay overall but the lychee Martini was awesome. I would come back for drinks. I came back a second time for the lychee martini lol and I ordered the shrimp/salmon combo with garlic mash and broccoli. Now that was tasty and on Saturdays they have a Dj at night! Really cool spot

We planned a run destination on Saturday and ended it at this restaurant and honestly it was the…read moreperfect choice. It's a trendy spot with a clean modern feel and when you walk in you can sit anywhere super relaxed super welcoming. The staff was very nice from the jump and our waitress was attentive the whole time without ever feeling overbearing. The place is spotless. Bathrooms clean dining area clean everything looking fresh. You can tell they take pride in keeping the space tight. Food came out in about 10 minutes hot and flavorful. I went with two other people and all three of us were impressed. Every dish was tasty very well seasoned, and very well put together. It's the kind of meal where you pause mid bite because the flavor hits right. Hot, fresh, and satisfying after a run. We enjoyed the food we enjoyed the vibe and we enjoyed how attentive the service was. Just a smooth, enjoyable experience from start to finish. Definitely a spot worth returning to.

I'd first like to start out by saying that I deleted an old review that I made for this restaurant…read moreyears ago. I deleted it because this business doesn't deserve to have the previous review that I gave. I'll admit, that years ago a mistake was made with my order and I left a scathing, harsh, and mean review. I was having a bad day and I took it out on the restaurant. Even though something was wrong with my order, they did not deserve a review like that! Ever since that time, I haven't stopped supporting this business though. Over the summer, I had an encounter with either the manager or owner and I think his name is Steven. I owe him and his employees an apology for that horrible 2-star review that I left! He said he remembered me by my orders from years ago. And to be perfectly honest, I was clueless as to how he remembered me, but then it all made sense. He probably remembers me because of my extremely harsh review that I had left from years prior, and I am only just now realizing that. Since I publicly bashed your business years ago, I want to publicly apologize, I'm sorry for that harsh review! Blackstone Bar & Grill is an amazing bar/restaurant in our neighborhood that serves high-quality food! Definitely better than your average bar grub! They're very accommodating to me when I come with my toddler son and my dog, and make us feel very welcome. I'm a frequent flyer, especially for their wings with the bomb blue cheese! They have the best in the neighborhood! All the staff members are super friendly and helpful. Blackstone is one of the best spots in our neighborhood and I'm happy to support them!

hOME BX! We always…read morehave a wonderful time every time my wife and I visit this restaurant. The food is absolutely delicious, and the service is consistently excellent. I highly recommend the Branzino fish--it's one of the best dishes on the menu! The management is very professional, especially Norma. He always goes above and beyond to make sure every guest has a great experience. If you need anything, he'll make it happen. We highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to coming back again

I first want to say that I enjoyed my waiter and the service was amazing! From showing up by myself…read morewaiting on some friends to come, I was always treated like a main priority. The Happy Hour menu is what I came for along with the fact that it was Friday and my first full week of being back to work. I decided to come here after walking by and seeing their happy hour menu. The place is huge and beautiful inside. I included a small video in this review so you can have a better idea. They also offer outdoor dining, just a small area because the inside has plenty of space, even at the bar. I decided to get a classic mojito, buffalo chicken wings with sauce on the side, yucca fries with chimi sauce and my girlfriends ordered oysters, nachos, eggplant coquettes, also buffalo wings and beer along with a passionfruit and coconut mojitos. The drinks were good but not strong enough. I should have ordered some shots lol. The yucca fries were really good with the chimi sauce and my girlfriend enjoyed the oysters with all the toppings but thought they were really small. The eggplants and complementary dinner rolls were the stars of the night, they were delicious and I would ordered plenty on my next visit. As the night began to arrive they were setting up the stage for something like a musical act. The atmosphere began to change and the place became more intimate. A bit romantic and that was our que to leave. My overall experience was good, I had an evening and I will do another visit. I'm giving a thumb up! Happy Yelping!

The live DJ always brings an extra vibe to the spot. The food is just right and the drinks get the…read morejob done. It's a lit spot at any given day. PULL UP.

I was pretty shocked to find this bar in this area of the Bronx but I has so happy. It's like a…read moremerge between Hispanics and the Irish. They have the offerings you'd find at an Irish pub (with some delicious wings) and then they add things like tostones with perfect garlic mojo that are delicious and complement the wings so good. The drinks are what you can get at any other pub and the service is nice but sometimes can be a little bit slow. When I went it was afternoon so it wasn't full, but there were a couple of locals there and some good music being played on the speakers while the games were on the tvs. All in all, I can't wait to come back if I find myself in the area again. Def recommend them!

Imagine ordering the Chicken Francese and hearing your chicken being freshly pounded just a few…read morefeet away, followed by the unmistakable sizzle as it hits the pan. From that moment, you know you're in for something special. The lemon-butter sauce is absolutely perfect--rich, balanced, and full of flavor. The Chicken Parmigiana is just as impressive: crispy, tender, and topped with delicious homemade sauce and perfectly melted cheese. Pair it with a great glass of wine, enjoy the relatively quick service, authentic Italian music, and the warm, intimate atmosphere, and you have a truly memorable dining experience. This is a hidden gem in a sea of Italian restaurants. If you're looking for authentic, freshly prepared Italian cuisine made by a true old-school Italian chef, this place is an absolute must-visit.

We went to this gem of Italian restaurant yesterday, in Little Italy..right on Arthur Ave. and when…read moreI tell you--we were in a full-blown food coma. Every single dish was absolutely incredible. I've never tasted anything so rich, flavorful, and downright heavenly. And yes, the chef happens to be my husband's uncle--but I promise you, I would say this even if he wasn't. The food was out-of-this-world good. That's how we chose to celebrate my graduation, and it couldn't have been more perfect. I'd been asking to go for a while because I knew how amazing his cooking is--and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. I ate so much I could barely move. It was worth every bite. We ate, we laughed. and we just enjoyed every moment. We were there for hours and it didn't even seem like it. Time just g lew. We can't wait to go back.

I stopped by on a Sunday afternoon and the place was pretty packed, but they had a few tables still…read moreavailable. The place itself gives traditional modern bar vibes. A host sat our group of three down and was very accommodating. It took a little while for them to take our drink orders, but it seemed like they were overwhelmed so it was understandable. The spicy margaritas were solid, but the lychee martini and raspberry lemon drop were not the best. We also wanted to order food and were told it would be about an hour wait. If I'm drinking, I definitely want to eat, so I asked if there was anything that could come out quicker for us to munch on. About halfway through the wait it seemed like they didn't have guac and chips, so they brought bread and butter out to a few tables. I guess that was their way of giving people something to snack on while waiting. Right before our dishes came out, one of the waitresses had us pay for what we ordered with her (a couple of waitresses were helping us). I thought that was a little tacky, she could've waited until we were done or combined the tabs since we were at the same table the whole time, not sure if that was possible. Anyways, the food was decent. We had the chicken tacos, nachos, and chicken chunks. I will say they play good music and had all the games people wanted to watch on. It seems like they need to work on being a little more organized and staying calm under pressure, but they have potential.

Happy Hour! Went on…read morea Wednesday evening for HH. the restaurant was empty upon arrival. We had our choice of seating.... So we made our way towards the back tables across from the bar. Our waitress which was also our bartender was very nice. For starters we had 2 orders of their happy hour wings. Happy hour wings come with 4 pieces. 1 order of buffalo and an order of sweet chili. Both were crispy and very tasty. We also had raspberry lemon drops which were presented beautifully. Well balanced, not too strong or sweet. The pineapple margarita was too sweet for me. We moved on the nachos w/ beef and a Beyond Burger for our entrees. Both were ok... once we received our check we noticed we weren't charged for a Beyond Burger but a Cheeseburger. That is a very dangerous mistake.... Luckily my BF prefers veggie patties and doesn't have any type of allergy, intolerance or religious reasoning behind it. Not sure how that was misconstrued but that mistake leads down a very slippery slope for people with any type of allergies & intolerance.

Lets start with the decor-ambiance...wow..such a cute quaint place. The SERVICE was impeccable and…read morethe food...well, hope you're hungry cause everything looked good and tasted even better!! I highly recommend coming here before walking a couple blocks to Yankee stadium --and yes, thank you for asking...my Cardinals beat the Yankees!! Have the tiramisu for dessert...excellent!!

- tasty food - good portions…read more- carbonara is good - cool soundtrack - friendly service - bottomless brunch - keep track of your brunch time My waiter never returned for the last twenty minutes of my brunch. when i finally decided to speak up, i was told my time is up and I could not order more This incident is what preveneted my time from being a five star experience

Food is amazing! Service was great and attentive…read moreAmbiance was very relaxing since I think we came after the morning rush. Early is better to find street parking. Cozy place so get a reservation. I look forward to going back.

Archie's Tap & Table is operating on an entirely different level from the typical City Island…read morerestaurant scene. This is not your standard seafood shack or casual neighborhood spot. The chef comes from the world of high-end NYC dining, and you can feel that experience in every detail of the food. There's a level of creativity, precision, and thoughtfulness here that honestly feels Michelin-worthy. This makes sense, because the restaurant has earned that recognition. Beyond the food, Archie's also has one of the best Scotch and whiskey (bourbon and rye included) selections anywhere in the area. It feels curated by people who genuinely care about food and drink, not just running another restaurant. We eat there often, especially for brunch, which is spectacular and consistently better than it has any right to be for a neighborhood spot on City Island. The best example of the attention to detail was the chopped cheese sandwich special. When it arrived, my first thought was: "How is anyone supposed to eat this giant thing?" But then you take a bite and realize the bread was custom made specifically for the sandwich. Somehow it completely melts in your mouth along with the meat and cheese, making this enormous sandwich unexpectedly delicate and perfectly balanced. It's the kind of detail most restaurants would never even think about. Archie's is a true hidden gem and proof that truly exceptional food can exist in places you wouldn't expect.