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    3.9 (428 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
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    French Onion Omelet

    Just revisited yesterday with my wife and adult kids. The food was great as always. Matt was our server once again and provided friendly customer service. The ambiance was busy yet comfortable when we arrived at 1pm

    Lobster Shrimp & Lobster Risotto
    Artie D.

    Food, Service, and Ambiance all wonderful. There was a little bit of an odd smell as soon as we came downstairs but chalked it up to being in a cellar. No bad smells in dining/bar area. Wait staff were friendly, and attentive without being overbearing. For our appetizers, the meatballs and chicken pot pie empanadas were both delicious. Inside the empanadas could've been a little saucier but shell was crispy, light and the whole thing was very tasty. Violette's meatballs were excellent. For mains, we got lobster/shrimp risotto and the short ribs. Both were very tasty as well. Dessert was crème brûlée and I had a decaf coconut-caramel cappuccino. All yummy. Little pricey for people who don't drink alcohol (Total $225 for two people) but still was a pleasant experience. Definitely recommend.

    Racheal O.

    We had a family dinner at Violette's Cellar for my mother's birthday, and overall it was a great experience. The vibes and decor were really nice - warm, inviting, and perfect for a celebratory dinner. Our server was excellent. He knew the menu well, answered all of our questions confidently, and was super accommodating, especially with my two baby nieces. He brought out crayons and printed coloring sheets to help keep them busy, which we really appreciated. The food was pretty good overall. Most of us really enjoyed our meals. The only dish that fell a little short was the shrimp and crab taglioni - it was surprisingly underwhelming in flavor compared to everything else. That said, it didn't take away from the night. All in all, great service, great setting, and a pleasant dining experience.

    Sally l.

    went for Sunday brunch and loved it so much! Definitely returning again! Waitress, bartender, waitstaff, everyone was really nice and helpful. Food was decent but their drinks was perfect!!! It's dimly lit gives it a bit more intimacy with your party.

    French Onion Burger
    Johnny W.

    The ambiance of the restaurant is very classy and elegant, providing a fine-dining experience with reasonably priced items! The selection is also very varied and they were almost all delicious! The truffled cream corn, lobster benedict, and burgers were all very delicious, with our favorite being the corn with its very potent and delicious truffle flavor! The specialized vacuum syphon coffee was also delicious and was enough for four medium sized cups, though it was made for four! The service was also impeccable with Mario and Kevin providing us with quick and considerate service with everything we requested! Our least favorite was the yuzu iced tea which was bitter and did not yield much yuzu flavor at all, so I definitely recommend increasing the yuzu concentration to make the drink more enjoyable! Overall we really want to come back soon to try their many other selections! We came for brunch and we can't wait to try their extensive dinner selection as well! Thank you for the amazing service! Thank you for reading and best of luck! (:

    Lakisha A.

    Now y'all know.... that Verrazano toll ain't not joke so this had to be worth it, and it was!! So many menu options to choose from for brunch and the regular menu. Seems like the have weekly specials going on as well! Food was outstanding and the drinks.... Baybeeee!!!! Went on a Sunday for brunch but definitely going back real SOON. Kevin our waiter was everything! He saved what could have been a not-so-good service experience.

    Chris C.

    Great Vibe, super friendly and attentive staff (shout out to Kevin) amazing food! Their brunch is beyond spectacular!!

    Lisa B.

    Fantastic food! Drinks and service are fast and courteous! I live in Long Island and I will go back.

    Nutella Cappuccino
    Sama C.

    This underground restaurant has a cool ambiance and a very tasty menu to go along with it. The food had here was finger licking good! From the appetizers to the main course to the dessert... sooooo good!!! The first thing I notice about a restaurant is the complimentary table side bread. In this case they use poppy sweet rolls. They are freshly made and come out warm. As for the menu items, you will have a tough time selecting. If you come hungry you will leave stuffed! Not one bad dish had here. Even the house-made cocktails are quite delicious. With a cool ambiance like this I can see this being a Valentine's day sellout or if you are trying to impress someone special this will due the trick. Make reservations to be on the safe side. FYI: I had issues with my cell phone service being that it is underground. So yelping might be tough... just enjoy your time!

    Kevin the best bartender
    Rachaela X.

    Kevin is the BEST bartender. He made my friend's bridal shower so much fun. Highly recommend having your next event here and asking for him specifically to entertain!! He really went above and beyond. We were literally chanting KEVIN!! Excellent job. He deserves a raise!!!

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    Dustin R.

    Went here for a birthday party and the food was delicious, the atmosphere felt very unique with the brick walls and fun lighting fixtures, and the service was great. The only reason I wouldn't give this place 5 stars is because the waiter did not make any mention of the gratuity being included already in the bill which I feel should be mentioned out of transparency, especially with a larger party where that could be hard to notice on the bill. Other than that, I would recommend this place to others and will surely be back at some point!

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    Thank you for the feedback and wonderful review Patty!

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    Interesting new american food. Everything on the menu is consistently at a good standard.

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    Hands down the best food on Staten Island. Thoughtful dishes, great vibes, and amazing service. Impressive food menu & cocktail list !

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    Manhattan quality restaurant on Staten Island. Perfect food and service, great atmosphere as well

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    Ask the Community - Violette’s

    What's the attire for dinner?

    Its a casual dining restaurant.

    Do they id?

    Hi there. Yes we do

    Do they have a bottomless mimosa brunch?

    Yes

    Is this place on the water ? Does it have views of water?

    No, Violette's Cellar is not by the water. It's on Hylan Boulevard so outdoor seating faces the street. However, it's covered by a set up outdoor roof.

    Does Violettes Cellar ever have live music?

    yes they have live music Mondays and Wednesdays!

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    The Basement - Billionaire Oysters

    The Basement

    4.6(77 reviews)
    4.9 miSt. George

    Wow this place is amazing! First off, the detail in the…read moreinterior 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.

    A charming place for dinner and sangria! Which by the way was soo good. I loved the decor and…read morecoziness 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.

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    The Basement - Chocolate cappuccino

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    The Coupe Cocktail Bar - Delicious meats and amazing olive oil drizzled on the crustini

    The Coupe Cocktail Bar

    4.6(104 reviews)
    3.9 miStapleton
    $$$

    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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    The Coupe Cocktail Bar - Custimi with ricotta, black berries, fig, and honey drizzle. Slap a slice of the meat from the meat platter and you have a party.

    Custimi with ricotta, black berries, fig, and honey drizzle. Slap a slice of the meat from the meat platter and you have a party.

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    Sunken Harbor Club - Shallows drinks

    Sunken Harbor Club

    4.5(115 reviews)
    10.1 miDowntown Brooklyn
    $$$

    I've been trying to go to Sunken Harbor for over a year now. I don't know how it's possible but…read moredespite being local it always seems to have a private event whenever we have plans to go. The stars finally aligned this winter and I had the opportunity to try it out. The vibes are perfect. Fog and bubbles, sea noises and all of the art go together seemlessly. Drinks were great. We had three and left suitably sloshed for the night with no aftereffects. We didn't have too many bites but the food was very good for a bar. I'm excited to go back and I hope we have just as much luck getting in next time.

    This is a "speakeasy" above Gage and Tollner. An undersea Tiki style adventure with a sexy mermaid…read moreheading up the bar. Nautical theme throughout with weathered leather, ropes, fish. Cocktails are made with various types of rum and ingredients like grapefruit, maraschino, wormwood amaro, falernum, thyme, Assam tea, spiced lime, allspice, coconut, cucumber, nutmeg, sour orange. All the drinks keep with the tropical, fruity taste with a hint of spice. They are also broken up into categories (dry land = no alcohol, shallows = average amount of alcohol, and abyss (larger amounts of alcohol). The abyss section has some cocktails that are limited to two per customer. They have some bar bites like fried green tomatoes, shrimp toast, broiled oysters, ricotta, dumplings, sliders. I had the French fries with kimchi ranch, which were underwhelming. Bartenders were cool and kept the drinks coming. I got in immediately without an issue or a wait, but it was right after a snowstorm. I've seen some people struggle to get in or have a long wait.

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    Paradise Lost - Beautiful interior

    Paradise Lost

    4.5(165 reviews)
    12.1 miEast Village

    Paradise Lost is a speakeasy tiki bar located on 2nd Ave in the East Village. A friend & I went…read morethere after having dinner at Spicy Moon a few blocks away. We wanted to have after-dinner cocktails in a chill space, so we searched on our phones & saw Paradise Lost address via Google. We proceeded to walk down & was unable to find the establishment due to their being no front sign. After walking back & forth a few times, we saw another group walking towards the door & they confirmed the place. We walked inside the front door pressed a "doorbell" & lo & behold we gained entry after the previous group went inside. Definitely an incognito entrance. Once inside that door there is someone to greet you, & take your information. There is a forest/ grass/ jungle-looking foyer/ hallway we walked down to get to the next door. Before we knew it, we were near the "Paradise Lost No Vacancy" neon sign w/ an arrow pointing towards the snake-shaped knob door. It gets opened & a supercool speakeasy awaits.... Paradise Lost has mixed style table / seating arrangements throughout the place. A bar seating section, booth-style seating area, lounge- style seating area, etc. We got there a little after 7pm, so the afterwork crowd was in full swing. Paradise Lost has interesting atmosphere. At times a Gothic / Medieval Vibe, meets place w/ shipwreck decor, meets eleganct /club vibe w/ beautiful ceiling lighting, etc. Music played in the background. Staff are friendly, energetic, & attentive. We were pleasantly overwhelmed w/ the vast selection of tiki cocktails that were on the menu. Paradise Lost also have an intimate selection of snacks/ food menu items. This included Popcorn, Tater Tots, Devilled Eggs Rangoon Dip, etc. We ordered some cocktails served in unique tiki mugs & a bucket of popcorn to munch on w/ our drinks. The popcorn is flavored w/ Sea Buckthorn & Browm Butter, which gave it an special flavor profile. Our cocktails were well-prepared & nice & strong. Paradise Lost has individual unisex bathroom stalls & a communal vanity & sink area. The bathroom stalls have spooky voices coming from a speaker as you use the bathroom. I was so humorously taken aback, it had me laughing when I came out...Definitely a different thing to experience in the bathroom - lol. Before we left we watched one of the bartenders do a cocktail "fire" presentation for some patrons in a booth seated area. Wow.... Paradise Lost accepts walk-ins only, no reservations. Paradise Lost accepts groups of 8 or less, unless you are requesting to book the space for a private event. Ages 21+ paradiselost.nyc @paradiselostnyc Paradise Lost is open everyday - 5pm-2am.

    Very cool cocktail bar with super interesting decor. It's more of a gothic tiki bar with ska music…read morethan a traditional tiki bar which was cool but I found the music to not really be my thing but thought the decor was just so cool. The drinks were very interesting and creative. The seawater martini I will say was a bit too strange for my taste but I still thought it was good. Service was very good as well. Would definitely recommend to visit if you like gothic stuff and tiki bars.

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    Amazing atmosphere!

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    Beware the shark!

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    Damned Dumplings ($10) and Kappa Krab Roll ($15)

    3BR Distillery - Storefront

    3BR Distillery

    4.7(87 reviews)
    10.9 mi
    $$

    Love this little hidden gem in the beach town of Keyport. My husband brought me here once before,…read morethis was our second visit, and we will definitely be back for an upcoming recurring event we learned about. When you drive past, you might not exactly know it's there- almost looks like a warehouse or closed shop when passing by. It is dark and gives speak-easy vibes. When you enter, it looks like you time traveled into the old USSR with Soviet decor. We had the horseradish shots (spicy to the perfect level- not the kind that makes your nose burn), my husband had some kind of hibiscus or fruity drink, and I had the extra dirty martini. LOVED the pickle stuffed olives that came with my drink. I selected the gin, but would opt for the vodka version next time to see if I could taste more olives. Our server was incredibly friendly, and when we asked about bloody Mary's, he mentioned that on certain weekends for $25 you can pay to get in and drink bloody Mary's and have Oysters. We will certainly be coming by to try! Overall, such a unique, off the beaten path experience. 10/10 recommend.

    I rarely update reviews, but figured since I was having a new experience here. It was worth the…read moreupdate. I've been coming to three of you for a while, and I've always really loved the experience. The complexity of the drinks and the thought that goes into them is really appealing to me, and I think it's worth the price of the drinks, given all that goes into them. The staff here is all super friendly, and the environment is incredibly chic. They recently added more couches, and it truly has a lounge feel, which I think is really lovely. Recently, I needed to host a private event, and I knew they had experience hosting events, so I reached out to Maks to book my celebration. The planning part of this process was extremely smooth. Max was very responsive, making it very easy, and they were flexible with the details. As for the price, I thought it was very reasonable, and I rented the entire space, which I considered a good deal. The start of the day of the party was invaluable; they arrived early to set up, which allowed me to set up what I needed as well. My guest had really great interactions with the staff, and they truly loved the environment, the drinks, and I know they had fun talking with the bartenders, which made the experience worthwhile in my opinion. Thank you, 3 BR, for helping me celebrate some tremendous milestones in my life. If you need to book a private event, I would recommend checking out this place first and speaking with the staff. I don't think you would regret booking a private event with them, as I would not hesitate to do it again. .

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    3BR Distillery - Beautiful bar with distillery in back

    Beautiful bar with distillery in back

    3BR Distillery - Great changing art wall.

    Great changing art wall.

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