I wish I ad taken more pictures of the place, but i definitely recommend check this place out…read more The food was delicious and reasonably priced and the happy hour was enjoyable and had variety. The main bartender - Mike, was a joy to speak with and order with. He even knows magic tricks and hosts Magic shows on occasion. The restaurant isn't the biggest, but the food and the scenery inside and out are relaxed and coastal. Service was great and timely. Check this place out if you're looking for quick drinks and flavorful food with a view of the ocean!

Went tonight for dinner ! Wow am I sorry we chose this place ! The food was just terrible…read more Had the Basa It was mush with absolutely no taste Other person I was with had shrimp scampi It was in a bowl of broth not garlic and butter sauce the it should be And service out and out sucked ! Our server never came back to our table until we were done ! The busboy took our coffee order and finally the server came around only to drop the check on the table ! We are VERY generous tippers but sadly not tonight. I tipped the busboy and the server got half of what I normally would leave ! BYE-BYE COLES never again !

We've been to Marina Café so many times, and I realized I've never actually written a review!…read more We went for dinner with a group of 10 and had a reservation for 6:30. We sat inside with a beautiful view of the water. The vibe is quiet, waterfront and a little upscale, although with three kids, I'm pretty sure we were the ambiance that night . Our servers have known us for years and the service was great as always. We ordered approximately 7,000 appetizers lol. The rice balls are a MUST. They're small, crispy, served with honey and one of our favorites. Honestly, order your own because you're not going to want to share. The crispy rice with tuna was also outstanding--fresh tuna piled on top of perfectly crispy rice. We also had baked clams, flatbread, a summer salad and house salad, and everything was fresh and good. For my entrée, I got the zuppa di pesce with the spice held. The seafood was fresh without tasting fishy at all, and the tomato-garlic broth was delicious. The portion was HUGE. I'd absolutely order it again, but next time I'm sharing it with someone... especially after my 7,000 appetizers. Around the table, everyone was happy. The blackened mahi-mahi with coconut rice was delicious, the veal chop special was so tender my dad practically licked the plate clean, the penne vodka with shrimp was excellent, and the braised short ribs with mashed potatoes were a hit too. Even the kids were covered with chicken tenders, fries and buttered pasta. We finished with crème brûlée, chocolate and vanilla ice cream, lemon sorbet and raspberry sorbet. No complaints anywhere! It's definitely on the pricier side, but the waterfront view, consistently good food and wonderful service are why we've been coming here for years.

Great place for club meeting lovely atmosphere, we could enjoy one another's company, and, we…read moremet many new people

I've been eyeing this restaurant for a while, and today was finally the perfect occasion--Father's…read moreDay! We made an early reservation and were greeted with a warm welcome. We chose to dine on the first floor, which has a chic, elegant vibe with beautiful décor and a relaxing ambiance. There was a special set menu for the day, and the selections did not disappoint. I had the Burrata Salad followed by the Branzino--both were fresh and flavorful, and the portions were huge! I couldn't even make a dent in my main dish. My husband enjoyed the crepes and the seafood linguine, and he was just as impressed. The kids' menu was a cute touch, especially with the clever dish names. When I asked my 10-year-old what she was having and she replied, "I don't care," I was caught off guard--until I looked at the menu and saw that "I Don't Care" was actually the name of the mac and cheese! So creative and fun. Drinks were great too--strong and satisfying for my husband, and I was happy to see a solid mocktail selection for non-drinkers like me. The only downside? There were only two dessert options available. I was hoping for a bit more variety, especially since everything else exceeded expectations. Overall, it's a 10/10 experience, and I absolutely can't wait to go back!

Overall for NYC it's a good 4 but a 5 for that area of Staten Island…read more Everything is very good. Food, Service, Portions, Value, Staff, etc. This is the first pasta with meat sauce I've had in a loooong time that actually have meat in its sauce. Posting a pic. Very, very good overall and worth a visit.

This was my first time here with family (regular diners) and I had such an amazing experience. The…read moreenvironment was cozy and right by the water, the view was absolutely spectacular and you could see NJ from where I was sitting. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by the manager of the establishment and he was very inviting (Peter). We started off with some drinks, I had the dirty martini, my aunt had a Lychee martini, and my uncle a red sangria. When we were seated we started with Thai Calamari, it was so tender and just the right amount of crisp with a flavorful sauce that wasn't overtly sweet. Next I had the beef shank with risotto and the Demi glaze to accompany this fall off the bone lamb was divine. The risotto was creamy and the perfect texture to accompany the meat. My aunt had the lobster stuffed crab with risotto (her favorite), my uncle had the chicken with mash, a classic. Overall the food, the service, the view, and the overall ambiance is definitely a winner. I would recommend this place as a good spot to come with friends, a date, or even a solo dine. Definitely recommend.

I came here over the weekend for a private party. There is a small parking lot, but there is plenty…read moreof street parking if you walk a block or 2. They also have valet which I would assume parks your car on the street as well. The place itself is cute, but it's small. The party I attended was in the interior of the location (there was another party happening outside). What I didn't like about the interior was that if anyone was dining in there for lunch/dinner, they had to walk through our party room in order to get to their seats. The staff also had to go through our room to get food/drinks to the other diners. There is also only one restroom for women, which there was always a line for. In regard to the food, the appetizers brought out were the crab and strawberry salad, the Asian ribs, and the octopus salad. This was all very good. For the entree I chose the rib eye. It was really good as well, I just wish there had been a little more seasoning, and also I requested medium but it came out more on the well side. For dessert we had the brownies with ice cream, and the Nutella wontons. This was delicious! Overall, I'd recommended this place for a small party or private dinner. But don't expect privacy.

This place is unlike anything I've ever experienced in the NJ/NY area. Do you want a great meal?…read more What about loud musical entertainment with multiple people belting out Italian tunes? I felt like I made a wrong turn into Southern Italy. I came with a party of 8 for a birthday, and even though we couldn't hear each other, we had a great time. The food was spectacular - I ordered whole wheat penne with seafood. The sauce was thin but delicious. If you're looking for a taste of Italy on a Saturday night, make a reservation for Villa Paradiso!

We should have figured... The dining room was mostly empty on a Thursday night. While service was…read morevery good, food was edible but mostly below average. The overly large "special" arancini was under cooked and made with starchy yellow rice! The shrimp risotto was bland and not creamy at all. The chef did not give it the time and love that risotto requires. The special of the night - Seafood fra diablo was also bland - despite a specific request to make it spicy. The highlight of the night was the tasty bruschetta. Ambiance is too much like a catering hall with big open windows onto the nearby parking lot. Parking was easy though! There are much better choices for Italian food on the island.

Sat outside at the tiki bar on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Cash only at the bar. No draft beer…read moreand 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

Been going here for years . The place is family owned and the food is excellent . The atmosphere…read morecan 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

I have eaten there twice and I will be back regularly. As much as I love the food I love both Red…read moreand Josette even more. I had a grilled whole lobster and to say it was outstanding is a gross understatement. If you love seafood you will love Red's Lobster House and as I said, you will love Red and Josette even more!

La Candela Española is a Fantastic restaurant…read more The food is authentic and delicious the service is great the ambiance is just wonderful and I recommend everybody to get the red sangria it is the best in Staten Island. Everybody needs to go to La Candela Española.

I went here with my daughter. We Both had Chicken franchese. It was delicious. Nicely seasoned…read moregreat lemon flavor. Good enough portion.