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.

I want to start this review by stating that the food was wonderful, the ambience and decor was…read moreoutstanding and we just loved the overall vibe. Our waiter, Guiseppe was very attentive! We had a lovely night out with a couple who are our long time and good friends and we looked forward to this evening! However, there was a problem at the beginning of the evening that is unacceptable... my husband went to park the car, our friends were waiting at the bar for us, I walked in first. My friend ordered me an Aperol Spritz and my husband a diet coke. My husband does not drink and has been very successful with his sobriety for many years. The bartender, (I later found out her name is Maureen and apparently she is a manager there), misunderstood the drink order so my friend reiterated that we wanted a diet coke and an Aperol Spritz (two separate drinks). The "diet coke" arrived in a soda glass with a lemon wedge (just like a diet coke would) and the Aperol Spritz arrived in a cocktail glass. My husband took a sip of the "diet coke" and asked me if it tasted like there was liquor in it. Sure enough there was. We immediately returned it and the other bartender confirmed that it was a mix of Aperol Spritz with diet coke in the soda glass. My husband confronted the bartender and told her about her grievous mistaken and full disclosure, he said this is a "big f$%ken mistake you made". She took absolutely no responsibility for her error and shouted at him that she "was told to make a diet coke with Aperol Spritz". Truth be told, we clarified the drink order to her and why would she present the "diet coke" in a soda glass if it indeed was a cocktail. She went full "Karen mode" on him when she should have apologized. My request is that she re-trains in customer service and her ability to mix drinks! Like I said above, the food was excellent, the waiter was great, but this error is a serious error. People do make mistakes, but please acknowledge your mistakes and take care with serious issues. The dining experience was great, but I cannot give a 5 star due to the error.

Our server was friendly, kind and easy to talk with. The restaurant looks great and has three…read moreseparate sections: the bar area, dining area, and what looks like a dining hall/party room. We ordered the Forest Ave roast beef sandwich and the fried shrimp appetizer with bang bang sauce. The shrimp had a nice crunch, and the bang bang sauce was good, but its flavor was a bit mild and plain; some garnish like chives can definitely elevate this appetizer further! Our sandwich unfortunately came without the bacon jam and maple bourbon, which meant it was just roast beef double dunked with Gruyère cheese. Unfortunately we didn't realize it until near the end, and although our waitress apologized and brought us a side of the bacon jam, by then we only had a quarter of it left which was a bummer. The roast beef was perfectly cooked and the gravy was rich and deliciously beefy, but the extra Au jus was a bit pricy for how little it was, where it came in the same small plastic sauce container instead of a small bowl/ceramic. I'm sure this doesn't happen often that half the sandwich ingredients were left out, so I guess we were just unlucky we didn't realize sooner, but it nonetheless detracted from our experience and we were charged the full price for the meal. Overall The Point Tavern has a lot of potential of being amazing and serve probably the best roast beef in all of Staten Island; I really wish them the best with their varied roast beef selections! Please give them a try and just check your sandwich before digging into it! Thank you for reading and best of luck! (:

Brennan & Carr, I do believe you have finally met your match. New York City's finest and best Roast…read moreBeef Sandwich may be in Staten Island. What's the secret at the Point Tavern in Staten Island? They keep things simple! This review is based on my visit this past Saturday Evening - 21 June 2025. Bartender Mike is a true Mensch, if that's even possible, in a place like Staten Island, but he was truly a gem and kept the drinks flowing. This is truly a neighborhood watering hole that is frequented by many, including some friendly and beautiful teachers from the local school across the way. You are struck with an immediate vibe of friendliness and happiness, and visitors to the Point Tavern are truly treated like family. My great friend, "Uncle Anthony," and I enjoyed ourselves sitting and relaxing at the bar. There was a wide selection of draft beers on tap, and the mixed drinks were delicious. Confession: I made the "Shlep" to investigate this "Suspicious" Roast Beef Sandwich. My suspicions were confirmed--amazing, Juicy, Tender, and savory. Sandwiches are made to order and tailored to the customer's likely preferences. The kitchen got it right on the first shot and got me my "Kosher" Roast Beef Sandwich. Trust me, its worth the visit. A+

Updating the review because I think they weren't as good as in the past. Bartender was friendly…read moreand attentive......but the food was so so. Wifey and I split a cheesesteak sandwich which came with fries. For $19 I would like some more meat in the sandwich and the fries tasted like they put frozen supermarket fires in an oven and didn't turn the oven on high enough! Cut you fries and deep fry them please!

food is great staff is great love the place the only problem with the place is it's so hard to park…read morewe just drove around the past 30 minutes try to find a spot this is two days in a row i could not eat there cause i couldn't find parking

Great service and entrees were very reasonable and excellent. Cozy bar and seating upon entry and…read moreoutside tables and large dining area in back of restaurant

Favorite "dive" bar on the island. Staff is great. Awesome…read morespecials, I go at least 3 times a month.

Stopped in here for lunch, it's a small place but had a bunch of people eating in and taking out…read more Menu looks great, my husband and I had the Spartan Burger which was delicious. Our friend had the crispy chicken sandwich- also good. Reasonable prices, excellent service, and will definitely return again but next time we will try breakfast.

Me and my girlfriend decided to try this place for breakfast and it was very serviceable. The…read morewaitstaff were very attentive and nice. I got the blueberry pancakes with some eggs and I will say it was probably about what I expected. As far as breakfast goes it doesn't seem like this place will blow you out of the water but it's a very friendly neighborhood diner to stop in for a quick bite if you want a nice sit down breakfast. I will have to go back another time and try the burgers!

Great food, great service. High quality pub food that was presented well, and tasted delish…read more Small venue, but great quality!!! Will def be back, with my son who attends Wagner!

Hop shoppe is an oldie but goodie. They have been around for a good amount of time. Which means…read morethey have thrived and survived this economy. Which also means their food is good! Known for their burgers and fried cauliflower but their menu has an array of other choices. The vibe is very trendy with a back area that features a game room. It's a cool spot to hang with friends and grab some good food! Go ahead and try it you won't be disappointed.

This is my #1 go-to restaurant on Staten Island. I eat here almost every week when I'm in town…read more I love the laid-back tavern feel, the incredible food, and the amazing staff that always make me feel like I'm home. Some of the highlights include the Philly cheesesteak eggrolls, potato pancakes, spicy London broil burrito wrap with homemade potato chips, orange chicken, fish & chips, ribeye with brandy sauce, stuffed pork chops, and even something as simple as a grilled cheese with bacon & tomato. They also make a mean cocktail! They are moving to a larger location on Forest Avenue next week and I wish them all the best!

I heard a lot of things about this place and me and coworkers for work went there for dinner. There…read morewas two Spanish guys in the rest of us was all white guys and white women they treated everybody like we they were very attentive. 20s service was quick and more importance have to read as we go and I respect that I just went to this establishment for the second time again and the same thing the service was great. The food was great that staff was phenomenal. I implement displaced to anybody that was a good place to eat.

Duffy's is OK. I have only been there once so I am not expert in all of their offerings. I can…read moreonly speak for the hamburger. I know people rave about the burgers so we thought we would give it a try. Like I said, it was just OK. Service was good, wait staff pleasant, and a comfortable place to have lunch. Overall though, I feel I prefer Griff's Place in New Dorp for burgers. It may just be me so do not be discouraged about trying Duffy's yourself.

First time actually coming here. I've heard nothing but good reviews. They were accurate!…read moreDelicious burgers and egg roll. I would highly recommend trying them if your ever in the area.

From the minute we walked in u til the minute we walked out service was absolutely horrible !! The…read moreattitude of the child assigned to our table needs to learn some customer service rules #1 do t talk to customers like your talking to your friends in the street ! What a crap attitude And to the other child who slammed the water bottle on the table WTH is the problem !! We waited over 30 minutes for our food and were never asked if we wanted coffee or dessert..116.00 bill and 2 of us work in restaurants and we ALWAYS ALWAYS tip at least 30% well not today it pained me to leave anything but I did 10% ! I WILL NEVER STEP FOOT IN THIS PLACE AGAIN !! Train your servers ! Stop hiring teenagers to run your restaurant

Friendly waitstaff, good food, reasonable price. We've eaten here a few times before. They are…read moreconsistent. Started with baked clams and risotto balls. Both very good. The two risotto balls were much bigger than I expected. Very tasty. Then we had the pork chops and pasta with short ribs

amazing!! clam pie and a blue moon beer priceless! love this place, have been going there for years!read more

True Score: 4.25 Stars…read more Probably the best bar old school place in Staten Island. Lees Tavern is a bar pizza joint in Staten Island. It's off the beaten path but worth a visit. The pizza was fresh and delicious with a crisp crust. The food is served by the nicest, friendliest people. We visited here on a recommendation from a friend and were very pleased we did. The pizza was delicious (the best we've had on our trip) the atmosphere is warm, and the team are really friendly. It feels like a proper bar with personality unlike much of New York. If you're a tourist getting the Staten Island Ferry to see the Statue of Liberty, rather than getting straight back on, take a break to come here instead, you won't be disappointed. Wait, I need to enhance my earlier comment. This is the best family dive bar on the island. I true classic. A must stop. Thanks