I had my daughter's shower there and it was fantastic! The planning process is so easy and the…read moreowners were kind, efficient and accommodating. Everything went according to plan! Thank you Tammy and Teri!

I held an event there, and I was discriminated against by one of the owners in front of all my…read moreguests. The way she acted was neither appropriate nor professional. From the beginning of the event, she was looking for ways to ruin it for me. She ruined the moment, and I paid a lot of money for that venue. She started threatening me, arguing that she would close the bar in the middle of my event after I had paid for an open bar, and she refused to serve alcohol to the guests. She is abusive and racist. I have videos and witnesses of how she treated me; she was never kind or polite to me, and she went out to say that they had rules, but they never give you a contract or explain what you need to do. I would not recommend a Hispanic person to hold an event at this place; it was a very bad experience.

This past Saturday June 13th, I attended a graduation party for niece celebrating her PhD…read moreachievement. The party was on the main level in a very lovely setting. This was a four course meal preceded by an extremely large antipasto buffet. From beginning to the end the food was fabulous. The entire wait and bartender staff were absolutely fantastic and took care of everyone's needs with a smile. A special shout out to Joe and Claudia who were a delight. Their professionalism and kindness went above and beyond. I would give the Stone House 5 stars for any type of party or dinning experience.

Ambiance My family visited for an early dinner on a…read moreWednesday after a trip to the Staten Island Zoo. The restaurant was quiet when we arrived and we were seated at a wonderful table overlooking the lake. The setting felt relaxed and welcoming--perfect for both a special date night and family gathering. Service Our party included a 1-year-old, and the staff was incredibly accommodating. The servers were friendly, attentive, and helped make the experience easy and enjoyable. Food The food was solid across the board. Everything arrived hot, fresh, and flavorful. We ordered the calamari, vegetable pasta with added chicken, pork chop, steak, and spicy seafood. The standout dish was definitely the pork chop, but every dish was enjoyable. Overall This is a great spot for a special occasion or a family meal. Between the beautiful lake views, welcoming service, and good food, we had a very pleasant experience. I would recommend it and would happily return when I'm in the area again.

This spot is so dope and unique I just knew I had found the perfect spot for my boyfriend's…read moresurprise birthday party. Cythinia and Charlie B. were a pleasure to work with and were so accommodating. They threw the perfect party with food, drinks, and dj included. My boyfriend was so surprised and loved this spot so much he did not want to leave and can't wait to go back! Thank you again!

From the owner: Overspray in a VERY unique and highly dynamic Event Space. We cater to a variety of events…read moreincluding but not limited to Music and Art Events, Birthday and themed parties and also include popup retail space. Overspray has Beer, Wine and Food on premises. We offer a very skilled and seasoned event planner as well to make any event or party a success.

Brittany Felice was amazing! She is so professional, and worked with me on the details of my event…read moreand was always attentive and responded quickly to my emails. Trish was an absolute doll, and always there to assist when needed. John the maitre'd and staff were very professional, and made my event more special because they anticipated needs and didn't have to be told. I have no negative things to say, it was an absolute pleasure working with the Vanderbilt team!

Hi to whom it May concern. 10/25/25 we celebrated The Halloween Party at the Vanderbilt it's was…read moreamazing. what a party I like to thank the whole staff and everyone that had to do with arranging this event it was well organized food drinks and hospitality was a 10 star thank you and look forward for more events planned

Always a great place to be for children and adults. It has so many different places to check out…read moreand explore. Learning is endless when they have little stands to tell you what you are seeing. The greenery is so smooth and beautiful flowers everywhere I enjoyed the walking around through the Chinese Scholar's Garden to see the beautiful bamboo trees and the amazing cottages it took my breath away like I was transformed into China. Be careful of the trails because they are uneven but that is what makes it so beautiful how natural everything is. They have so many shows and eating areas to go to the museums are so fun and interactive. I have to go back again it was so much to see....especially when they have concerts on the lawn....so wonderful to spend a summer afternoon with the kids then go back for the adult good times to be had

What a trek to Staten Island! On a day off, my friend and I decided to check out this botanical…read moregarden. Would I say it's comparable to the other botanical gardens in BK or BX? No but it is a free entrance. I came here on a Monday and it was pretty quiet with little crowds. They had a children's museum and several veterans buildings. Most of them were closed due to their hours being only on weekends. Our main goal was to visit the Chinese temple. There aren't visible signs so we got lost for almost 20 minutes, hiking through unnecessary dirt. Once found, it was unfortunately closed! It was such a bummer. There is one food place in the entire garden but I felt it was pricey and opted to eat in the city. Would I return? Probably not but i can see if someone wants to relax at a park to read a book and free of the NYC noise then this is your park! Best to wear sneakers here, you will WALK! They did have beautiful flowers that I spotted throughout.

Sad that management would allow the valets to smoke right outside the doors and put out their…read morecigarettes as they are climbing into your car. It's disrespectful and rude.

It was an awesome-amazing experience at my first trip to The Staaten. We came from Long Island so…read moreafter a slow trip on the Belt it was a welcome quick trip once we got over the Verrazano Bridge. I like the fact that it was very easy to get to and the large parking lot made it very easy. It is a beautiful entry as you come in and I would say that this is a perfect place for a wedding, I was here for a Kiwanis dinner. We had around 120 people in a large room with plenty of space for more had it been necessary. The room is big and bright with plenty of dance floor available. The team here is marvelous. They are just so cognizant of what is happening around them. After ordering a simple glass of club soda twice... they brought me a small pitcher. Dinner started off with salad and a vodka pasta dish, both were really good. The main meal was a choice of Salmon, Chicken Rollatini or Pork Chop. All fantastic. It's nice that the bulk of the food was all served at the same time. It was incredibly tasty and hot... perfect. I am definitely looking forward to my next trip back here. KUDOs to the team at Li Greci's Staaten.

Chinar on the Island is such a fun spot. The food is so flavorful and the patio's perfect for a…read morechill night. The Georgian orange wine is awesome and the owners are the best!!! Can't wait to come back for more food and drinks!

Amazing food and service is incredible, beautiful ambience! The wine options are my new favorites.read more

The trails at Greenbelt Conservancy are always good to visit, but one of the best times to come is…read morein the Winter; that's because you'll pretty much have them all to yourself, and you'll be able to snowshoe. Tip: Another good activity to indulge in when you're here is trail running.  There's not a lot of elevation change on the trails, but there's enough distance to get the job done ;-) Once you get a ways inside the Greenbelt you won't hear a lot of car noise, which is a good thing in my book.

The Greenbelt - heart of New York's green side, park of all parks (almost 3000 acres of it!), and…read morelargest of city's forest preserves. From wild life and bird watching to tennis and golf courses, from hiking trails to just enjoying the beauty of nature, it has it all. With six major trails and more secondary ones, Greenbelt is hikers, runners and bikers dream. Clearly marked, varied in terrain and length, trails spread from Hylan to Victory Blvd with a heart in High Rock Park. Must see: Willowbrook Lake, Nature Center & Carousel for kids. There are also many wild streams, old ruins and foot bridges along the trail - enjoy the walk and the scenery! (wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring your camera!) For more info and map of hiking trails: sigreenbelt.org

This place is awesome ! The owner and workers treat you like family ! They have wonderful fresh…read morevariety of food to prepare in front of you ! My son also comes here every other morning before starting his day with the coast guard . Thanks guys for the warm inviting coming into your place while visiting New York !

The food is always fresh, and the place appears clean. But the prices at Joanne's Deli is nothing…read moreshort of price gouging. $3.69 for a 2 liter bottle of Coke! (2 blocks away, $2.50!) $3.05 for a quart of milk! (2 blocks away, $1.85!) $13.00 for a hero sandwich! $2.50 for a candy bar! (2 blocks away, $1.50) And on top of everything else, they have more than one TIP jar on the counter. Joanne's Deli is a pig.