I have been coming to Paradise Island every Wednesday evening for our date night with the Wifey! The staff and service has always been amazing! They take their time and have conversations with you. They get to know you and engage thoughtfully. Now for the food... OMG! We can't wait until the next Wednesday. Their meals are flavorful and quite large. We always have leftovers for the next day. Lisa always takes amazing care of us and the owner, Steve, always drops in to see how things are going and if there is anything else they can do for us. Oh yeah... BOGO Wednesday is just the cherry on the top! read more

Paradise Island - "Special" Meatballs - Steakhouses Near Me - New York, New York

Sat outside at the tiki bar on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Cash only at the bar. No draft beer and our bottled beers were not ice cold. Service was friendly. Shrimp parm here was very good but chicken dumplings were underwhelming for $18. Bar had TVs but the Yankee/Met game wasn't on?! I'd come back because there aren't many outdoor bars on the island but it's hard to rave about read more

Been going here for years . The place is family owned and the food is excellent . The atmosphere can be romantic or if you like to party there events are amazing all year long.. I also book parties here which are great all the time . I would highly recommend everyone try it and you'll keep going back . It's Always a great time a Paradise island read more

Paradise Island - Specials - Steakhouses Near Me - New York, New York

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The pictures online seem rather exaggerate. The entry smelled musty. The place itself looks run down. The bathrooms smelled foul. We accidentally dropped a knife on the floor one of the staff walked over picked it up and placed it back on the table. The salad is drowning in dressing. We became far too concerned about quality and cleanliness so we order only pizza. Burned crust sopping with sauce not much cheese. Would never go back. read more

Whatever you do, don't book a party at this venue! Management is incompetent and they don't communicate with their staff. My friend booked a retirement party for a co worker with one staff member who promised us the larger room for a Thursday night. Apparently this staff member left or was fired and management would not honor our original agreement. We had to find a new venue last minute. It's probably for the best since I attended a party there in the past and the food was pretty mediocre. read more

Disgusting customer service. Manager, Ashley, was extremely nasty and rude. No professionalism at all. Strongly do not recommend wasting your money there. read more

Went here with some friends randomly . It was my first time , they had been there before . The valet was a mess . They charged a cover at the door which was crazy because for what ? It's an outdoor venue . Cash only . The bathroom was a mess and the line was out the door the entire time we were there . The bathroom attendant was leaning on the counter texting . The music was okay , then became super redundant . My friend asked to play something else, the dj dismissed her. The drinks were overpriced and not justified. We wanted to get food and were told the kitchen just closed but then we sat down at a table and the waitress came over and said we can only order pizza . Wait ?! I thought the kitchen was closed ?! Needless to say , the experience wasn't good and I probably won't be back . read more

Great place, Brianna is the friendlies waitress you could every want. Service was great, food is better than expected. Everything was excellent. Cons, fix the parking lot, lolol read more

The staff is terribly unfriendly and inattentive. The food was bland. I literally witnessed two cars being lost along with sets of keys from the ballet staff that consists of 16-year-olds. I wish I was kidding when I say this. They made ia blind band walk 50 yards to his car unattended because they would not let an Uber come into the lot to pick him up.. There was a bearded manager who walked around in a borderline intimidating fashion. . He gave my family the creeps. read more

Um Big hard pass Awful awful. The food was dismal.You probably would have to be so damn hungry or arrive intoxicated to eat here.

Been here a few times. Always sat outside. I love their outside patio. Food is ok. Service is good. Drinks are in plastic cups because you are outside. They have a dj on weekends and bocci ball court I believe. I would go back. read more

Paradise Island - Meat and cheese board with hot honey - Steakhouses Near Me - New York, New York

Food is outstanding and proteins are huge ! The drinks have literally ZERO alcohol and are $14 The Jameson and ginger was so diluted that it looked lighter than lemonade. Service was super slow and our server was not appreciative of a 20% CASH tip read more

Food and service were terrific despite a storm rolling through. The staff made sure we were safe and attended to.

Everything was perfect great and fun! Amazing night with our family, everyone was great and helpful. However the busboy Jordan kept flirting with our son kinda gave me the creeps. read more

This is for a younger and homogeneous Trump supporting crowd. I didn't realize by accepting a friends invite to listen to some performer I had never heard of in my life, we would be subjected to hours of a Trump flag flying around. Time and place. Is a restaurant really an appropriate opportunity? It's unfortunate that we were totally put off by the vibe and the clear lack of cultural diversity because the view, outdoor breeze, DJ, and the wait staff that took our order was pleasant and enjoyable. Food & drinks were mediocre at best. The door staff was cold and had an off putting vibe. Perhaps they were not expecting middle age people of color? My husband paid for both of us and the door lady closed the tape before letting me pass. The other lady had to tell her we were together despite it being quite obvious!! As if I'm going to run through the gate without paying. $25 entrance fee to hear some freestyle performer (Reina) popular in Staten Island but we had no clue who she was! La India, TKA, Noel, Cynthia.... worth the $25 but Reina... (we never heard of her). Her performance was painful to watch. Suffice to say, we will NEVER go back to this place if they think flying ANY flag affiliated with ANY type of political party is acceptable. We consume a substantial bill of food and alcohol wherever we go and they have certainly lost out on our business moving forward. The USA flag was totally acceptable and can be received as more inclusive. Stick to that Paradise, unless you are comfortable giving a very unwelcoming and off putting vibe to other demographics. read more

I got denied from the outdoor bar simply because I asked the bouncer for help last time.Now I have a lifetime ban, the bouncer could not even look me in the eye and tell my why I got denied for life.I am glad marina cafe is a great bar on Staten Island and treats there customers with respect.Do not come to this establishment. read more

The atmosphere and ambiance is awesome at this hidden gem of Staten Island! The owners put a lot of effort to change the vibe here into something classy and it definitely worked out! Stevie the owner took time to talk to us and provide wonderful hospitality! The food was out of this world especially the apple pie dessert that Stevie recommended to us ! Will definitely be returning soon ! read more

Paradise Island - Apple pie dessert! - Steakhouses Near Me - New York, New York

Very mixed crowd from 20s to 50s. We sat at a table and my friend waited 20-25min for a drink refill. Server said there was only one bartender for that area. Charging $0 cover then $10 then $15 then $20 as the night went on was a total scam. We had friends come in at staggered times and we all thought this was just a money grab for a very average DJ, understaffed crew and a lackluster crowd. Be careful wearing good shoes bc the muddy rocky parking lot is a mess. Perhaps the lame cover charges could cover the cost of a new asphalt parking lot. Won't be going back. read more

This is the 2nd time we came here and I must say the service is not great. It was slow both times even though it was not busy. Both times there was something missing....from utensils to drinks. There was eight of us and none of the food came out at the same time. Three of us had to give the food back because it was cold. We had warm beer. The so called manager came over asked how was our food when we told him we were getting cold food he flipped out and told us not to come back. That's very unprofessional for a manager. We tipped the waitress because it wasn't her fault for the way the restaurant is ran but we definitely are not coming back. Two tries were two too many. read more

Paradise Island - Lobster bisque curled and cold - Steakhouses Near Me - New York, New York

The place is nice and the drinks aren't bad, but a $20 cover charge is excessive. Combine that with a cash only policy at the bar, and it makes me not want to go there. read more

The food is delicious. The decor is beautiful, The staff is very friendly and nice. The entertainment is amazing. They make great parties. I would highly recommend this restaurant ,it's one of my favorites! read more

This place is absolute trash. Ok, so here is exactly what happened. My boyfriend called to see if there would be a cover charge, and this establishment said there would be no cover charge until 9 pm. After 9 pm, he was told that there would be a cover charge. I then called after him, and they confirmed as well that there was no cover charge until 9 pm, so it made sense to us to get there before that time. When we got there before that time, the manager and staff up front said something totally different. She said 'no cover charge until 8 pm.' I then said "your staff just told us over the phone something totally different," and went under the rope! Staff is all on different pages. Then the manager and staff said 'fine, get stuff to eat, no cover charge.' We said ok, we'll get some stuff, which we were planning on anyways. Because we only got dessert and cappuccinos, we were treated poorly, so these two big bouncers/security guards actually confronted us and said 'look, we saw what you ordered, so either pay the cover charge or leave!' They actually kept track of what we had. My boyfriend then paid the cover charge for us. Then, I happened to walk up to another couple and asked "how much was your cover charge?" ZERO. ZIP. ZILCH. NADA! Turns out they were friends with the owner, who treated my boyfriend very unfairly. Why should he be harassed and have to pay, when they walked right in and did not? And, we gave them business and ordered, but they had the nerve to send security over to us to demand a cover charge, even when the owner previously said if we ordered stuff, no cover charge. So yeah, this place is trash and treats people very poorly and unfairly. They actually pick and choose who pays a cover charge, and make up their own rules, which is extremely unfair. Also, the way my boyfriend was confronted was extremely harsh and unprofessional, and I will never come here ever again. Should be called Hell Island. read more

If you like an outdoor place, on the water, with a marina and view of a bridge, then this is the place to go. The absolute best sunset on Staten Island. The food is fantastic at an affordable price. Staff is super friendly and make the whole experience there, a step above the rest. Music with a live DJ on the weekends, with plenty of room to dance the night away. Tons of outdoor space, so you don't feel crowded. Super clean also. I can't say enough good things about PARADISE ISLAND!!!! You'll forget you're still on Staten Island. Don't believe me? Go there and see for yourself. You won't be disappointed. read more

Paradise Island - Taken from Paradise Island - Steakhouses Near Me - New York, New York

Went here for NYE 2024 celebration. I have been to this restaurant many times and had a great dining experience each time, However, the New Year's Eve celebration was a total disaster! It was a horrible and disappointing experience. We arrived shortly after 8 PM and was seated around 8:45 PM. We waited 45 minutes (9:30 PM) for our cocktails. Then we waited until 10:38 PM for our first entrée (appetizers). They forgot about our second entrée and finally got that at 11:25 PM. Then we got our main course at midnight while in the middle of the countdown. The paella was watery and hardly had any seafood. We had to ask the waitress for our dessert because they almost forgot that too! I will never do a New Year's Eve celebration at this restaurant again! read more

I went tonight to try Paradise Island's food for the first time with a friend. We enter into the restaurant after 8 and it was pretty dead. The hostess told us to go through the back doors to be seated out front. It was pretty crowded with people seated by the bar and the entrance. The hostess sat us at a table near the entrance. I ordered a cucumber martini which was priced at $14. When I received it it was in a small plastic cup. I ordered the chicken paella and it was delicious! I highly recommend it! It was a huge portion that you could even share it with another person. We finished eating around 9:15 and after paying the bill we sat back to enjoy the night and music that was playing. An employee walked over to us close to an hour after and asked if we are staying for the performance at 12. My friend and I questioned who they were and what song they sing. The performer goes by C-bank and is a freestyle artist. They said we needed to give $10 for a wristband to stay and watch the performance. We asked them to return after we sampled the artist's songs as we were not familiar when we heard their name. We were a bit annoyed that they were asking for money in order for us to stay around for the performance. Also a friend of ours met us out as we were finishing our meal and was charged a $20 cover and that wasn't including the wristband and charge for the performer that, to us, was unpopular. That left a bad taste in my mouth and my friends. I would return for the food but as for hanging out afterwards I think this place overcharges customers. read more

Excellent food, the best outdoor bar in the area. The service was exceptional! The beverages and service at the bar were excellent!

I just went there for a Christmas lunch with a group of friends. The service was impeccable, they treated us wonderfully. The food and drinks were delicious and plentiful. Everyone was happy with their orders. Great Christmas decor! Very festive. Plenty of parking. Will definitely be going back! read more

Unequivocally one of the worst experiences I've ever had at a restaurant, quite literally anywhere in the world. Today is Mother's Day, but we were seated after docking our boat. At the beginning, the young woman serving us spilled a tray of drinks on me, which I am not too upset about because things happen. She is learning and definitely needed more guidance and support from her managers before being ready to serve. However she was kind and apologetic, and I do not fault her much for the rest of our experience. With a party of 8, all of our food came out at different times. Not merely a couple minutes, but over 20 minutes. By the point that the remaining food had come out, the manager decided to act childish and tell us he would be voiding our check and told us to never come back. Our complaints were merely addressing that the food was cold, beers were warm, and half our table had not been given their food. At no point did we speak aggressively to the manager until he decided to become irate and blow off our entire table. In my years of travel and dining I have never experienced such an unreasonable manager that couldn't handle a relatively easy to fix complaint. We had many friends who ate there earlier as well that noted that the food was not worth the trip but had decided not to mention anything to management. If you cannot accommodate more tables, simply tell people there is a wait to avoid providing a terrible experience. I can be sympathetic to a degree as someone who has worked in hospitality before but the behavior of this manager was completely uncalled for. We are part of a boating club and will let our friends know that this establishment should be crossed off the list of places to enjoy a break from a ride. Incredibly sad that a place in a prime location with so much potential is so poorly managed. To the owner, I would recommend actually training your manager as he has a temper and apparently cannot handle simple complaints. We tipped the young woman who was just extremely kind and apologetic because she is not responsible for his behavior, but you all need to do better. read more

Went here after dinner and i was mad at myself that i did not have dinner here. All of the food at other tables looked delicious. Great DJ playing outside, bartenders and staff were nice and friendly. Owner came over to check if we were being taken care of. All in all a really nice place, realized it was family owned and operated. Will definitely be back for dinner. read more

A true hidden gem on Staten Island! Four friends celebrated a 30th birthday enjoying food, drinks and DANCING! With few options on the Island that include all three on a Thursday night (we all work weekends) Paradise Island proved to be win on all three counts. The mixed crowd was a plus for me since I'm the oldest in the group and felt very comfortable. Outside overlooking the water was the perfect summer night vibe. This foursome had a great time and will be back. Can't wait to see what Thursday nights in winter will bring. Kudos Paradise Island, I believe you have a WINNING venue. read more

Food was awesome. Service great and the view was awesome. Definitely will be going back

Great food, great location, service is always great as well. Restaurant and bar should be on everyone's list.

We went there on a Saturday night. Everyone enjoyed the food, the drinks were very good. They were accommodating when we brought a cake. The service was slow for quiet night but I suspect with experience they wait staff will pick up the speed. I loved the zucchini rollatini special. Would go back again! read more

New owners = great food,great service,great atmosphere and great live bands. Very mature crowd

A warm friendly dining experience for family friends or even a date food is great service is wonderful and everyone treats you like you're the only customer. I highly recommend it read more

Wouldn't recommend to anyone who is newly legal, both bouncers and bartenders were rude and gave us a hard time about our ids. (New york state drivers licenses) They didn't own a scanner or blue light so they only confirmed visually. Went with a group of 5 girls all ages 22-23 and had our ids checked when we came in and then went to the bar. We waited for about 10 minutes at a bar that was not crowded before the bartender came over and asked for our ids again. We were then told our ids were not valid, despite all being our own, real, New york state (all with staten island addresses) drivers licenses. We then had multiple people including someone who claimed to be the owner recheck them and after about 20 minutes of arguing they confirmed the IDs were real and we left as this is not a place that will get our business. Sad and embarrassing first experience, horrible customer service. read more

The vibe was great right from the gate. The food and service was on point. I will definitely be back again.

Every time this place "re-opens" under a new name/management it's always the same problems. Food is decent, but service is non-existent. Came here with a large group waited 40 min for drinks. We later hung out by the bar and the bartender with the long dreads was extremely unpleasant. Will not be back even when they change the name for the 4th time. read more

First time coming here. It was pouring out. We park our vehicle and as we're about to exit our vehicle a gentleman was by my door with an umbrella so that we don't get wet. I was pleasantly surprised and grateful as my umbrella was broken. I asked if he was told to do that he said no he wants all patrons to feel welcomed. I loved that answer. Turned out he was one of the owners. Drinks were delicious on top of the food. Omg!!! The hospitality of the staff amazing. Owners very personable and interacted with the patrons. Despite the rain we had a great time. read more

The most beautiful sunsets and amazing food! Highly recommend the skirt steak and scallops wrapped in bacon. This place does not disappoint. Literally feel like your on a island in paradise. read more

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