Wow this place is amazing! First off, the detail in the interior design is insane. If you're a bookworm this place is definitely a cozy place for you. SECOND, the food is just as amazing! I was so happy hahah. It's been a long time since I enjoyed a restaurant for more than just their food. We came here for my boyfriend's parent's anniversary and the server's were wonderful and honestly very thoughtful as well! They were very attentive to our table and refilled our waters often. I also say this because when my bf's parents ordered the halibut to split, they had brought out their meal in two individual plates that were beautifully plated, you would think they ordered separately! They also took our group picture! :) We ordered 2 orders of the Basement Snacks: For Two, 2 orders of their raw oysters for appetizers. For my entree I ordered the Shrimp Carbonara Rossa with a side of Asparagus. Everything was so good. Their buffalo wings were perfectly marinated and not too saucy, their ribs were so tender and the meat fell straight off the bone! My carbonara was also delicious. For dessert they even gave an anniversary treat which was so sweet. I ordered a Chocolate Cappuccino which was also great. 11/10! Wonderful and would recommend. read more

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A charming place for dinner and sangria! Which by the way was soo good. I loved the decor and coziness of it. Great for date night. I wouldn't say good for kids. They have a great pre-fixe menu and their dishes are prepared very well. Tasty to say the least. There is a small bar where you can also grab a game from the overhead tv. Overall I would recommend. read more

The Basement - Salmon over risotto with asparagus. - American Near Me - Staten Island, New York

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Came here for small bites and drinks before a show at the St. George theatre. Scored two seats at the bar. The service was fast and it seemed like everyone in the place was on the same timeline to get to the show. The staff handled the turnover very well and seemed like a well oiled machine. The bartender was AMAZING. One of the best espresso martini's I've had. Unfortunately I cannot remember his name. Nice ambiance. I liked that we could see into the kitchen and it looked super clean and professional. Well done! Also, neat bathrooms that are "hidden" - they blend in with the wall decor. read more

Great Ambiance and even better Food. Definitely Recommend Trying this place Our server had great recommendations on what dishes were her favorite for us to try and she was right! read more

On Friday night a friend of mine and I thought we would go to The Basement for after dinner drinks and dessert. This was perfect. We were able to get great seats at the bar to the left and back as you walk in. The ambiance was mellow, pleasant and great for a wind down to the week and a good start to the weekend. We shared the crème brûlée for two which was so delicious. My friend got a caramel cappuccino and I ordered some steamed milk. Simple and yet so satisfying. read more

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Met a friend here for lunch on a Friday afternoon. This place has a nice location near the mall and Ferry and inside was a nice ambience. We all had beers and sandwiches; mine was the chicken Caesar wrap. It was fine - I was hungry so I ate it all. It could have used more Caesar dressing and the cheese. I would not be opposed to coming back and trying something else. read more

The Basement - Chicken Caesar wrap - American Near Me - Staten Island, New York

My partner and I stopped by The Basement for a lighter dinner before our Ferryhawks game (just a 5-minute walk from the restaurant!) I loved the vibe of the restaurant. It's book/library-themed. Their bathrooms are even hidden doors! I had to ask the waitress to show me exactly where they were, because I legit thought I was looking at some bookshelves. While we didn't order much, the food was much better than I expected. We shared the mussels (with lime crema on the side) and grilled octopus. Of note, we also received complimentary grilled bread to whet our appetites. No major complaints about the food. I thought it tasted really good! However, a few of the mussels tasted a little too fishy. Perhaps a little undercooked? On the bright side, we didn't get sick, and we overall enjoyed our meal here. read more

The Basement - American Near Me - Staten Island, New York

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Beautiful space with great food, great service, and great space! I love a place that just makes you feel at home! The tacos were delicious! read more

The Basement - American Near Me - Staten Island, New York

This place rocks! Very short walk from Staten Island ferry. Excellent large menu. We had a lamb salad (really 3 good lamb chops plus a good salad) and a steak salad (similar) and desserts. Beautiful room semi-underground but not dingy. Neat collection of classic books. Excellent value. read more

Hurricane was good. $10 outside of Happy Hour. Never really go to the bars in Staten Island but this had a good vibe. Ordered fries that never came, so can't talk much about the food. I found out they were never coming because I closed out and only had the hurricane on my bill lol Glad I didn't take my time with the drink waiting on the fries since parking is 1 hour only on the streets unless you use the meter. I'll probably never order food here. read more

The Basement - Hurricane - American Near Me - Staten Island, New York

We had two apps. We ordered three entrees for two people. The chicken with the lemony sauce was great. The short rib wasn't my favorite. We drank a lot. It was expensive lol. But whatever how many good places are there on Staten Island? The bathroom is hidden in the bookshelf which is funny when you're in your cups and gotta pee lol. The scallops might have been the best thing I had. Nothing blew me away but everything was solid. The service was above average. read more

The Basement - Appetizers with the burrata and the scallops - American Near Me - Staten Island, New York

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Cute bar! Great service, fair prices, and an adorable bathrooms! Would be a great spot to have book club!

This place is great. I have been there 2 times and both times it was great. Food was delicious, drinks were amazing. The service is fantastic. The place looks great esthetically. read more

The Basement - Dirty Martini - American Near Me - Staten Island, New York

The Basement is a hidden gem across the street from the Staten Island Ferry terminal. The food and service are wonderful! We started with great cocktails, followed by steak and swordfish, and for the finale, a delicious crème brûlée! We had a toddler with us and they kindly gave us a booth on the end with a banquette so she could nap! By the time we left at 8pm, the place was packed. read more

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from the second you walk into the restaurant you forget that you are in staten island and feel immediately transported to a speak easy in the heart of manhattan. A++ ambiance. the food here is PHENOMENAL. we went with six of our friends and we ordered half the menu and every single item was fantastic. the apps we got were: the short ribs (SENSATIONAL), the arancini, the burrata, the white sauce mussels, baked clams, sweet potato balls, chicken tacos. the mains we got were: steak, chicken martini, halibut. sides of broccolini and mashed potatoes. dessert: banna bread pudding, blueberry cheesecake, pecan pie (THE DESSERT IS MUST HAVE DO NOT SKIP!!) seriously I can not reccomend this place enough. as someone who eats out often at different restaurants throughout brooklyn, manhattan and NJ.. it's hard to find a place where you can say all 3 courses were amazing and this place was just amazing through and through. unfortunately the only negative was that it was very understaffed... one waiter for the entire restaurant and he also served as the bus boy and server as read more

First decent place to offer me a bite off the ferry. I went with the French Onion soup because i didn't want something too heavy, and i gotta say it was a great and filling meal. Had to order a side of bread on the side, which i feel should already come with the soup. The Manhattan I got wasn't garnished and felt mostly like just bourbon. It took a while to get my food as well. The aesthetic made it somewhat worth the visit though. Big fan of whatever style this is. Might come again if i ever visit Staten Island in the future. read more

The Basement - French Onion + Manhattan - American Near Me - Staten Island, New York

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Superior cocktails in a comfortable setting. The restaurant location is close to the St. George Theater and Ferry Hawks stadium. The cocktails were memorable. The food was good, mostly comfort food as you would find in a better neighborhood restaurant. The service is helpful and attentive. read more

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GREAT FOOD, GREAT PRICES!! Love love love it! This place had some of the greatest fresh food I've ever had.

Had dinner with two other couple.....server, Guiseppe was fantastic....appetizers were excellent and all meals were terrific. I ordered Steak Louis....didn't know what to experct...the steak was fantastic...it was dry aged and cooked to absolute perfection. The desserts were also terrific. I highly recommend the Basement! read more

Amazing food and exceptionally made drinks. Had the Mussels in a white wine sauce, wings, ribs and sliders. The ribs were fall of the bone, rings perfectly crispy and sauced to perfection, sliders cooked exactly as ordered and super tasty and the mussels were plump and tender. Had several martinis. Different types all excellently crafted and tasty. Oh yeah, forgot the Crème Brulé for two. Out of this world delicious. Very nice atmosphere and decor. Just a little small on the inside. But quaint and comfortable. Highly recommend. Also the service was attentive and helpful when asking questions and making decisions. read more

The Basement - Carmel Chocolate Martini and the Creme Brulé for two. - American Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Restaurant is extremely cozy and aesthetically pleasing, perfect for a date night or some family quality time! Our waitress, Paula I believe, was friendly, sweet and kind! The food, however, was quite a miss for us. The wings came with three drums and one flat, which was uneven but an easy fix according to our waitress. The carbonara had nice flavors, but the bacon was over-charred and was extremely salty, which detracted from the dish's overall enjoyment. My favorite of the dish was the shrimp, which was cooked PERFECTLY and had a nice bouncy texture! The bolognese was also overly salty as well, which was worse than the carbonara because it was the entire dish, whereas the carbonara was just the bacon bits (though the bacon was quite vital to the dish). The French onion soup didn't really char the cheese as evident in the photo, which resulted in goopy cheese instead of a nice crisp one. Overall, the Basement has a lot of promise and there's still so much on the menu that I would love to try! Unfortunately this time it was a miss for us, but I would love to come back again someday to give the Basement the 5 stars I know they are capable of! Thank you for reading and best of luck! (: read more

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The place is really beautiful with books as its backdrop. The appointments are really great. The food is fantastic! The calamari was light but lacked salt but the sauces made up for it. We ordered chicken martini & salmon for me. My salmon came with noodles, bok choy, tomato in this unbelievable sauce. The salmon skin was crispy & fish so tender. My husband's chicken was pounded & cooked to perfection. His had a cheesy risotto. Service was slow but our water glasses did get filled many times. There were times I felt forgotten about but still I would go back read more

My girlfriend Mary and I celebrated her birthday at The Basement, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The food was truly phenomenal and the service was excellent--warm, attentive, and professional throughout the evening. The atmosphere made the night feel special, and everything we ordered exceeded expectations. I recommend making a reservation and giving yourself a little extra time for parking in the area. You really need to go--this restaurant is exceptional. read more

Have to say we had a very pleasant experience. Walked into the place to a dimly lit bar area. Comfortable high stools at the bar. Nice decor made to look like a basement with many old books lining the shelved walls. Only one beer on tap but a dozen or so bottled beer choices. We ordered beer, calamari and tacos. I was a little disappointed that they were out of duck spring rolls. The calamari consisted of very large rings which concerned us but the rings were tender and delicious. The tacos were also very good. A friendly knowledgeable bartender helped me wade through an extensive (more than 100) whiskey list. The atmosphere was very nice for a date night. Dining room is small but spaced out enough for comfort. We'll be back! read more

Ohh it was cold outside. We happen to find this place while in Staten Island on the way to the ferry. What a great spot. Good happy hour menu. I had a Negroni. Saw some chicken wings go by that looked great but we didn't eat here. Parking is a little silly and looks all to be paid for but the locals said nobody tickets. I still paid for a lot about a block away read more

The food is amazing, and all the employees there are generous, and the restaurant is Very tidy you will have a great time, going with your family or friends read more

Such a cool vibe to the restaurant/bar. We went for happy hour and all of the cocktails, beers, and wine were reasonably priced. The margaritas and martinis were strong but flavorful. We didn't get any food but it looked promising. read more

Went there with a friend to catch up. Haven't been there since the old Besos was there. Love what they have done with place. It's very cute, eclectic and romantic. The service was good, they were very attentive. We shared some appetizers and the Frisse salad. The octopus and the salad were amazing. The roasted garlic mussels had a savory sauce delicious. Well definitely return. read more

The Basement - American Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Love love love this place. 3 of us came for lunch mid week. Decor is such a vibe. Playlist matched the whole interior feel. The bathrooms were even nice and smelled so good. We sat at the bar. Comfy seats. Food was all delish. The mussels were my favorite. The broth was amazing! My husband and I requested for more bread for dipping cause it was that good. Our server was also the bartender, didn't catch his name, but he was great. Super attentive and had recommendations. Great staff. Superb. I also didn't expect our bill to be less than $150 along with drinks we ordered. Abs love this. One thing I'd probably recommend is that they serve like a complimentary dish, like a bread or chips or something of those sorts. Other than that I'll be back for sure! read more

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We tried out this place out today and we absolutely loved it. The dining area was very nicely decorated with Lots of d books and classic photos. Our serving of Giuseppe, was very attentive and made some really great suggestions from the menu. We were able to choose from all of the menus, not just a brunch selection, which was fantastic. Everything was a hit. We will definitely be coming back. read more

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Went to Staten Island by Ferry to go to "Enotoca Marie" (Nonna movie) but could not get in. They told us to go to "The Basement ". A wonderful place. Took us right in with no Reservation. The food was great. Ambience was was pub and quite enjoyable. Food was wonderful. Service great. read more

Been there on Valentine's Day , food was grate but not good as the last year. We sat at the bar and order 4 beers and one drink plus one pre fix menu. Total was $117 plus tax and added tip $170. 40% was added to the bill just to be seated at the bar. read more

Honestly this place is the most phenomenal hidden gem!!! Bison meatballs are phenomenal. Vietnamese wings were amazing. Calamari was very lightly breaded with amazing sauce. I could go on and on. Old Fashion served with Woodford by default....it was so good!!!!! Run here now!!!! read more

The food was amazing and the atmosphere was perfect. The restaurant is super cozy and even when it's packed, you do not feel crammed. What we ordered: Bison Meatball ($18.50) the mushroom sauce compliment this dish so well and you barely tasted the mushroom Vietnamese wings ($16) I FELL IN LOVE. So crispy and flavorful. 10 out of 10 for this dish!!! Short Beef Ribs ($31.95) the short rib was so soft. If you love mushrooms, this is your dish!! Chicken & Brie Panini ($17.95) this was good but not too crazy for Nice spot in staten, they do get really packed at night read more

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Cute place, nice vibe.First tike there. It's located at the old Beso. Prices are reasonable and service was great. Nice cocktail menu. I recommend the Bison Meatballs. My only advice is to get a new coffee machine. Coffee came out cold and tasted old. I left it. I would definitely go back though. read more

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Me and my daughter split the panini the portions are big. Food was great service friendly and quick. Read the reviews and totally worth a try! read more

The Basement - Turkey Wrap - American Near Me - Staten Island, New York

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Love love love this spot such an amazing hidden gem (hopefully it stays hidden) in downtown Staten Island walking distance from the ferry. The oweners revamped an already Staten island favorite (besos, which moved around the corner check them out too). Oh but when I tell you it's like walking into another world it's filled with a ton of fun books and in every corner there's a moment to post. Now the bartenders all on point and consistent with their pour. The happy hour is super cute delicious & affordable! However the main menu is a must try. I've tried about 50% of it and it never disappoints. Go try it out but only tell your special friends about it. read more

We fell in love from the outside in. The decor was awesome. Do you like books? You will love this place! Try to find the bathrooms, that was fun. The staff from the minute you walk in are very friendly and very well dressed. We sat on a very comfortable bench our husbands sat across from us on very comfortable chairs. The menu was really great, something for everyone. The drinks are very smartly named. The food was INCREDIBLE. Let's start with the apps we ordered. The grilled oysters, delicious. The prosciutto wrapped scallops were not salty and the scallops were cooked beautifully. I had a Moscow mule very well made. I ordered the Chicken Martini as my entree, the chicken was cutlets and nice and thin. Not oily. The cheesy risotto was delectable. Our waitress Maureen was awesome. Ohh I forgot, we had reservations and I had to call twice to asked if they could move it 15 minutes, they had no problem doing that and when we got there we didn't even wait to be seated. Parking is the only issue I see, but it's not too bad. We couldn't eat dessert but was recommended the carrot cake with pistachio ice cream, we will have to try that next time. The wait between apps and entrees was really nice gave you time to breathe, didn't feel rushed. I give this restaurant a 10 out of 10. read more

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I find the ambience of this restaurant truly splendid. A fine setting can transform the entire dining experience, and the food itself is absolutely superb. I'm particularly fond of the salmon and the cheese risotto - both are among my favourite dishes. It comes highly recommended read more

My husband And I along with another couple dined at newly opened The Basement on Saturday evening and it is a definite hit! Let's start with the decor. It is smart and Chic, it fits the name and the restaurant's location. Lots of eye-catching details, nicely done and well thought out Next is the service, our favorite server, Fredy told us about this restaurant coming up a month ago when we visited Bayou. The service was absolutely professional and wonderful. Not only from Fredy but the entire staff starting with the bartenders and ending with the table runner. Now for the food! For the appetizer my husband ordered the Ginger clams I ordered the muscles they were both delicious. For the main course I had the spring mix and fruit salad it was loaded with lots of yummy items including dry figs, apples crumbled Ricotta cheese, our friends had the Seafood Pescatore and the shrimp Carbonara Rossa. Everything came out hot. Delicious. You can taste the fresh ingredients. This is going to be a regular spot for us as it is in walking distance. read more

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