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

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 .

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 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!

I was looking forward to the Mothers Day Buffet and went in May 10 2026 but was sorely…read moredisappointed. The food was second rate and mediocre in some cases less than mediocre but bad. The lox was cheap: too salty and fishy tasting and the bagels were cheap not NYC bagels the lemon chicken was gross and the fish was 1/10 of an inch and mostly tomatoes on top the omelette station was gross too much eggs horrible sausages were not well cooked. Not ever going to the buffet again. The bill for 3 of us was $300 The price was $56 each ($168) plus $60 for wine at $12 a glass that comes to $228 then they rack in 20% tip you must pay. They automatically bill you. A tip is something that you do as a courtesy not mandatory. I want my $55 back. Don't eat the brunch here

we attended the bingo and Jenna was our serve. Jenna's was very sweet and very attentive !read more

I had the most amazing bridal shower this past Sunday at the Grand Plaza. The venue was beautiful…read moreand the food was delicious. The hospitality and service is EXCEPTIONAL! Across the board every single person at Grand Plaza is extremely kind, attentive, professional, and helpful! They go above and beyond to make sure everyone is taken care of and having the best experience. They work like a well oiled machine. Everything was on point!! I was amazed. They made the event flow so beautifully. The managers Chris and Amanda are amazing! I was so grateful how accommodating they were working with my mom to make this day so special! The service staff are also amazing. Special thanks to Jess as well for being so helpful! I can't say enough great things. If you are thinking of having your next special day here the answer is YES!! 11/10 recommend!!!

We had a 4 hr cocktail party with 92 ppl for 7 best friends celebrating their 60th BD. Chris helped…read morewith all the details & all the questions my wife had. Brian delivered on the food, excellent. Katrina, Sue, Mike & the rest of the staff had Nansen Lodge running like a well oiled machine. Thank You for a great night

Loved having my daughter's first birthday here! Chris was such a pleasure to work with. He answered…read moreall my questions and covered all the details for the big day. He even accommodated our party with the last minute cancellations. Food menu was difficult to narrow down as everything sounded delicious- ended up with their passed hors de oeuvres with 2 stations and it was a big hit. Staff was very attentive and helpful throughout the party. Highly recommend for any event!

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.

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!

Celebrated my daughter's 21st birthday…read more everything was perfect drinks and appetizers were delicious waitress was great'

Weeks before, I booked a reservation to celebrate my birthday with some friends here, before dinner…read moreelsewhere. The day before, they cancelled my reservation as they were having a private event. Why wait to inform me of the cancellation. More advance notice would've been appreciated.