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    Shorty's

    3.7 (11 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Louis L.

    This is a great bar. The service is good, the decor is quirky, and the music is perfect. It attracts a fun, friendly crowd, and they have a good variety of beers on tap. While I was there, they were generous enough to comp me a couple of pumpkin beers because they said they were very excited for the winter lagers they had ordered! Thoughtful, and fun. Check it out.

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    Tee G.

    3.5 and will update and increase rating if future visits are better. The pro's are that it is a fun, relatively welcoming, and friendly bar on a Friday night of Karaoke. The male bartender was certainly attentive and welcoming. We got some awkward glares but we will assume it was just because we were not part of the neighborhood bar regulars. The majority of the patrons were welcoming. Con's is their censorship on certain artists and genre's in their jukebox. That was very off putting. There are some songs I rather not hear but in their attempt to censor things like vulgarity, by default, it blocked other well known artists that are not remotely as crass as others. Take note there are other reviews addressing this factor and the uncomfortable vibe this projects.

    Really!! This jukebox sucks! There's some type of block on any music with soul
    Verbal C.

    I went a couple weekends ago, after walking the Bayonne Bridge from Staten Island. Attempting to try something new we chose this bar. As soon as we entered, we could see it was a really spacious...open & airy. Full/well-stocked bar several of my favorite bottles I spotted right away. .The female bartender was super, super kind & I really liked her energy good vibes & she was very personable. I was also very tickled to see that they have my favorite jukebox (TouchTunes). So of course because I have the app on my phone I instantly began playing music. My usual Music choices... Phil Collins, Garth Brooks and then attempted to play a Prince song. And that's when the frustration begin. After searching and attempting to play a several different artists I realized that this jukebox had a block on it that prevented me from playing what seemed like any artist that could be considered soul music or soulful. It was at that moment that my family realized I was annoyed & over this place. So we finished our drinks, said our goodbyes to the bartender & fellow drinkers and exited. The crowd was mixed and the bar seemed like it was a really cool place, decorated with skateboards. But to see so many great artists blocked on the jukebox, kinda made me believe that maybe this bar didn't want me and my family there. I strongly doubt that I'll ever return and if I do it would be just to say hi to that bartender (maybe her name was Katherine... she had great tattoos) I gave 3 stars because of the bartender & good selection of booze... but I would give 5 thumbs down because of lacking music options. I mean hey... it's a bar in Bayonne New Jersey not the piano bar in the Russian tea room or Ritz-Carlton And even there I should be allowed to hear PRINCE every now and then

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    Shortys is Mad cool, the bartenders are great, prices are good, crowd is cool and welcoming

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    5.0(23 reviews)
    7.1 mi

    The band was absolutely incredible! The singers were phenomenal, full of energy, amazing voices,…read moreand such great stage presence. Every performance had our guests completely engaged, and by the second song the entire wedding was on the dance floor. At one point we had the biggest love train I have ever seen. It felt like every single person joined in, and the energy in the room was electric. We received endless compliments all night and even after the wedding about how amazing the band was. They truly made the night unforgettable. The quality of service was top notch from start to finish. They were organized, easy to work with, and made sure every detail was perfect. Their responsiveness before the wedding made planning simple and stress free, and their professionalism showed in every interaction and performance. In terms of value, they exceeded every expectation, our guests kept saying it felt like being at a live concert. And their flexibility stood out too, they read the crowd perfectly and adjusted seamlessly to keep the party going strong all night. We could not be happier with our decision. The band brought so much life, joy, and energy to our wedding. If you want a full dance floor and memories your guests will talk about for years, this is the band to hire.

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    4.1(150 reviews)
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    It really is a wonderful museum. It tells that islands…read morehistory from beginning to present day. I'm gonna say that the employees here are pretty magnificent. I really was so warmly welcomed here and they were eager to help answer any questions and just engage with some of the key points. So many charming things used to learn today. From mastodons of which you can enjoy seeing a 10-foot-tall mastodon sculpture : a woolly mammoth-looking creature which once roamed the hills of Staten Island in prehistoric days. Learn about the industries that thrived in this area for example, their chewing gum factory, the terra-cotta factory & ceramic factory. Such wonderful things created for people to enjoy, however, the Freshkills area and then to see all the years and years worth of efforts made to clean up the area and make it safe and beautiful and a wonderful habitat once again. It was nice to see that it's treated as a beautiful treasure. Grateful to the women who lead the groups that were very persistent in this endeavor. I loved seeing the erasure poetry activity.. where are we made poetry by blocking out the letters that were the writings of the museum's kind founder William T. Davis. Reconstructing his writing.. it's a wonderful little game that takes you slowly into his thoughts and his love and reflections of his town. I'm happy to learn about the founder of this museum and how he took care of all the sailors by constructing these buildings and giving them a home after a lifetime of working hard on the ships Very thankful for all the hard-working people that keep this wonderful story alive and in the minds of everyone lucky enough to venture this way.

    I planned a day trip to Staten Island to visit Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden. It…read morewas the best trip. The gardens are stunning and there is so much to explore. You can get through most of the garden in under an hour and a half. They are known for the Chinese Garden which is breathtaking and costs just $5 to explore. The exhibit shares great history and really makes you feel like you're in a different world. There is a cafe with outdoor seating where you can grab a small bite and there's also a few adorable cottages and one of them is converted into an ice cream shop with benches outside. They also had a dance festival which was fun to watch. This was the perfect place to spend a summer day!

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    4.0(109 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    Hello, the wonderful staff at my favorite restaurant Americano!…read moreHappy Easter to all! Such meaningful Holiday was celebrated by all this Easter of 2026! The place was packed with well dressed people! It was like one happy family came to celebrate life! My boyfriend and I came for a Sunday brunch! We were there for dinner the night before on Saturday and truly enjoyed the food, especially a lovely surprise- 2 singing guitar players! I could sing along every song they played! I had my favorite antipasto salad, chicken Marsala with mushrooms, my boyfriend had the wedge salad, chicken parmigiana, and for desert we shared the amazing napoleon.. I learned that their pastry chef bakes fresh pastries every morning! I also love the coconut cake - it's amazing! I want to thank everyone who worked so hard to create a special Valentine's party! Every woman received a long stem white or red rose in its own water holder! There were rose petals on the floor and every song played was a Love song! What a lovely touch making every woman so special! I truly felt loved! And thank you for a special Valentine menu, which included heart shaped ravioli, heart shaped pizza, special $8.00 non- alcoholic drinks with little marshmallows in them.. The place was booked for Valentine's! Every table was taken! Dear Americano! Thank you for creating such an amazing place that makes me feel like home every time! I enjoyed the 8 piece Latin band.. I even got to dance a bit.. Keep up the good work! Im grateful to have a place like this right here in Bayonne, practically in my back yard.. I can listen to live jazz without traveling to NYC! Dear Lance! Thank you for such brave idea to create a James Bond/Hollywood style restaurant! Bayonne really needed that! Sometimes when I'm there I get confused, thinking I'm in NY City! And I can actually walk home! Amen! I can't wait for May 19th jazz group - Champion Fulton - a lady jazz pianist who sounds like Billy Holiday, great saxophone player - recording artists from NYC. It's my boyfriend's birthday .. he licked out! Thank you! Sophia

    What's not to love here? If you are looking for an excuse to feel great about life? Take yourself,…read moretake your family, grab a friend or a lover and make Americano reservations. This restaurant is beautiful to visit and you'll feel beautiful just walking in. Parking is valet and easy as can be. Where does that happen in Hudson County? Now, the service and food. I have a very discerning palate and love to cook. I always find something to complain about when we eat out. Well, I have to say, the food at Americano was just perfect. From the exquisite appetizer selection of burrata, oysters (priced well!), fried artichoke hearts, calamari (perfectly breaded), we could not find fault and only oohed and aahed at the deliciousness of every dish. The steak was just out of this world. I was able to cut the steak with my fork it was so tender. Eggplant parmigiana that was absolutely perfect. Do not leave this out of your selections. Oh my God- the desserts. Don't even get me started. The attentiveness and expertise of the servers was what you find in Europe at the finest restaurants. The owner, Lance, was there that night and overseeing everything like a family boss. You could tell the staff adore him and their work. Needless to repeat but, I will. What a lovely evening of old world Hollywood charm topped off with food that will have you feeling like you spent your precious time and hard earned money well. That's a rare gem in today's world. We can't wait to return. (My only regret was that we didn't take enough pictures of the food!)

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    4.6(104 reviews)
    3.0 miStapleton
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    Very Chill Vibes…read more The coupe is one of the only places in Staten Island you can go to get real cocktails after hours. They have great mixologist that actually take pride in their work. I got a Sazerac with cognac, I usually get that but this time they didn't have Pierre Ferran for they only had Ansac. I personally don't care for Ansac so I believe it totally changed the taste of the drink. The bartender could tell. I didn't like it and he asked me about four times " Are you sure I change it? It doesn't matter." I'm like if you're gonna ask me that many times then let's change it. So I got a sidecar and that was fire.

    I love this place. It feels like a secret place cause if you don't know it's there you might walk…read morepast it. The drinks are great and priced fairly. The bartender made a special drink for my friend since she was unsure of what she wanted so we told the bartender to make her something special. The ricotta and honey spread was fantastic I absolutely loved it. The staff was nice. The ambiance was beautiful and quiet but still lively with music in the background loud enough to hear but not overpowering. Very nice place. Almost want to gatekeep so it doesnt become too crowded but I really do think it's only fair to give them their flowers and a very nice review! 8/10 recommend.

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