The trails at Greenbelt Conservancy are always good to visit, but one of the best times to come is…read morein the Winter; that's because you'll pretty much have them all to yourself, and you'll be able to snowshoe. Tip: Another good activity to indulge in when you're here is trail running.  There's not a lot of elevation change on the trails, but there's enough distance to get the job done ;-) Once you get a ways inside the Greenbelt you won't hear a lot of car noise, which is a good thing in my book.

My husband and I had our wedding ceremony and reception (~65 people) at the Greenbelt Nature Center…read moreand it was great. We found it while doing an online search for intimate, outdoor wedding venues and were surprised to find such a nice space for a reasonable rate. Christina, the onsite coordinator, was very helpful in getting us started and working with our requests and ideas. Our wedding day was rained out so we had to move our ceremony indoors, in an exhibit room next to the reception area, but it worked out well (the outdoor terrace is really nice though and once the rain cleared, our guests were able to take their photos backed by the nice fall foliage). The center accommodated the move and it was the perfect space for the amount of guests that we had. The site is beautiful and well-maintained. It has a naturally built-in rustic decor, so we didn't need to go above and beyond for decorations. Their staff helps with set up and breakdown of tables and chairs and there's a good-sized kitchen/service area. We had a lot of guests complimenting our choice and asking how we found this place (Staten Island is sort of the forgotten borough, sorry!). It was the perfect space for our special day and we'd definitely recommend it to other couples seeking an intimate wedding venue.

This place was amazing! The venue is spacious and very well organized. The bathrooms are clean. We…read morecame here for a Sweet 16 on a Friday night. The owner knew my daughter has celiac's disease and provided her with a plate of food that was separate from the buffet being served. She walked over to my daughter and made sure she was ok and if she wanted more food or anything else. All was good, my daughter didn't get sick. I even tried to tip her separately and she wouldn't take it. Serena's is a great place and food was delicious. For your event or party, do not hesitate to reserve this venue for a great time!

We had an amazing time celebrating my daughter's graduation party. The place was beautiful, the…read morefood was absolutely delicious, the drinks so good. Everything was perfect . Julie was on top of everything. I highly recommended this place and would definitely have my next party there .

This is my favorite restaurant in New York. I found it after searching for beautiful parks and low…read moreand behold, the Stone House is nestled right in the middle of a gorgeous park, Clove Lakes. It has become mine and my husband's favorite restaurant after visiting for every special event, which are always made more special by the staff that remembers us each time. That is always a nice feeling, to be remembered. We also try to come stop by at least once a month just for a drink or dessert because the atmosphere is so beautiful. When it was time to get married, we didn't even consider other options. We were married in the Fireplace room, and held the reception on the lakefront terrace. Nadia, was our contact at the venue for the wedding planning and walked us through every single step of the way. She coordinated several special requests for us throughout the process and always welcomes us with a smile when we see her. We will definitely be back for our baby shower...one day!

A beautiful venue! I came for a birthday brunch on a Sunday. Since this place specializes in…read morecatering events, there were three parties going on at the same time so we were forced to sit outdoors. Luckily, it was a warm fall day so it was nice, but the wind cause the fountain water to keep flying in our direction. For a catering place, usually the food is rarely good. Here, I was pleasantly surprised. We shared a bunch of apps and each ordered our own entree. I enjoyed the truffle mac and blue point oysters the most. The calamari and Korean wings were fine. I had the crab and eggs as my dish. It was very good but on the smaller side for a plate that costs $35. I wish it came with fries or something. We also had the dessert sampler and my favorite was the cookie butter mousse. They have really fun cocktails, including the espresso martini tree and the bubbly cocktail tree, which are great for a larger group. Service was friendly but we had to hunt down our waiter a few times so we can order. Overall, pleasantly surprised with this place.

Ok, but maybe expensive for what it is…read more Not very exciting, challenging or picturesque. Early season so the grounds weren't great but they get a pass for that. The range is busier than the course. Clubhouse is limited but the bar staff are super friendly. Facilities are solid but unremarkable.

06/21/2025 - I don't even know where to begin. Let me start by reminding everyone this course…read morecharges $90 for a round. 1:27 tee time greeted by approximately 16 other golfers on the first tee. Starter clearly has no idea what is going on as it was confirmed they let out 12 extra people to start the day. Of course this resulted in everybody's tee time being delayed by 35 minutes. I am currently 5 hours into my round and on hole 14. Absolutely no shame or regret shown by any of the employees here and when I asked for a discount they looked at me like I had 8 heads. Will not be coming back and will advise everyone who even thinks of playing this course not too. STOP THE GREED!

We've mostly gotten order-ahead, takeaway from Mimmo's, but we've eaten in-house s couple times as…read morewell. The experience is the same wherever you eat it. Delicious pizza that satisfies every time. Phone/registry staff are very pleasant and helpful, and they're always willing to confirm our allergy concerns with the kitchen. Inside is what you would expect from a NY pizza spot. Counter, brick oven, drink cooler, and tables to sit. TVs are on, and noise isn't overbearing.

We visited this highly-rated restaurant on a weekday and were disappointed by the experience. Upon…read morearrival, the dining room was empty with no staff to greet us. After waiting ten minutes, we found a young waitress in the back and were told to seat ourselves. When another couple arrived, she became the sole server for both tables. The service was poor throughout. She didn't offer menu suggestions, simply asking if we were ready to order. When we requested drinks, she brought the wrong items like Diet Pepsi instead of Diet Coke, and seltzer water instead of Sprite. She then disappeared for an extended period, spending most of her time at the host stand rather than checking on tables. We ate without drinks. We wanted to ask for more bread she was no where to be found. The neighboring couple had similar issues, mentioning she forgot their coffee order entirely. While we sympathized that she may have been new or inexperienced, the lack of attentiveness and basic service fundamentals made for an uncomfortable dining experience that didn't match the restaurant's reputation. The ambiance seemed very old school and family friendly. There were a ton of tables but it was also very cold like the heater at the restaurant wasn't working. The food took a long time, the food was great but honestly we didn't ask for anything big. It was just spaghetti and chicken parm.

I have now had two parties at the island Château. The service is impeccable. The food is…read moreoutstanding. The owners are wonderful. You go there and you feel like you're talking to someone in your family. I highly recommend the island chateau.

Island Chateau has been on Staten Island for as long as I can remember…read more Parking is tight. The location is beautiful, nicely decorated. Service was good as it relates to clearing plates, refilling water etc. Bar service was ok, lines at the bar at times, drinks were light at best. The food was a mixed bag. Fried calamari was very good, the chicken parm was not great, the flank steak wasn't great. Desserts were great, ice cream was fantastic. Cannolis were freshly filled. All in all this was was an ok experience.

Very nice dining room at country club. Steak was excellent for dinner as well as sides. Served…read morefamily style. Well appointed ambiance.

Place went downhill. Not one thing right - we asked for no rub on 2 of the steaks ordered, all the…read moresteaks came with rub. Asked for medium rare and got raw, asked for medium well for another and got rare. Said no brussel sprouts, they put them on every plate that came to the table. They messed up a side order and when it was complained about, they inundated the table with 8 orders of this side order just to be obnoxious and made snarky remarks the rest of the night. Placed coffee on the table and have not one of the 8 people a spoon for stirring. They're hiring young kids to save money and not training them and for a country club, that's not only pathetic but unacceptable. Save yourself the trouble and go somewhere you'll get your moneys worth. Glad I'm not a member nor do I ever hope to be. Would sooner spend that money on another vacation, people beware you're getting swindled.

They definitely updated this so much! It looks so good inside. Super spacious. I attended a baby…read moreshower here and it did not disappoint. Of course this is only the venue itself, but once it's decorated and tables set up, it can look amazing. Lights can be changed, restrooms were updated and nice.

Beautiful place, great owner who tries his hardest to help your event come out spectacular.read more

i recently attended a fundraising event at the Vanderbilt. The venue did an outstanding job from…read morethe food, that was delicious, to the organizers/planners, to the wait staff and other personnel -- all were terrific. Additionally, the ambience was truly lovely. It was a very pleasant experience and I definitely recommend the Vanderbilt to anyone planning an event.

Hi to whom it May concern. 10/25/25 we celebrated The Halloween Party at the Vanderbilt it's was…read moreamazing. what a party I like to thank the whole staff and everyone that had to do with arranging this event it was well organized food drinks and hospitality was a 10 star thank you and look forward for more events planned

Great venue for a party. It's private membership. But absolutely stunning views and great food. Was…read morethere for a party.

We came here for dinner as guests of a member and had a great time. The service was attentive, and…read morethey had a good sense of humor. The food was very good. Our group enjoyed everything except the dessert platter, which fell a bit flat after the standard of the rest of the meal. The house is set on a hill and has a pretty view. It was dark by the time we arrived, but I can imagine nice sunsets from up here! They seem to do a lot of events and parties, where you can rent out a portion of the facility. There was a lively retirement party going on upstairs while we ate downstairs...Looks like a great place for an event!