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.

Had dinner with 8 of my girls. It was Wednesday night. They were busy and it was good to see two of…read morethe waiters that I know. They have a pre fixe and it's perfect. All the food was good and very generous portions. There was a hiccup with a few of the Seafood Fra Diavolo and they were very accommodating. Great service, good, strong drinks, and all around great vibe.

Got off the Staten Island ferry and needed a quick bite and drink before heading back to manhattan…read more Decided to check this place out because we thought they had food. However, they only have bags of chips for sale for $2, but you can bring in your own food. Decent selection of beer and the bartender was friendly. A local was also at the bar and he was friendly and gave us some advice about places to eat nearby. (Enoteca Maria is a few stores up the street. It's the restaurant in the movie Nonna's with Vince Vaughn, but it's pretty hard to get a table there). This place is kind of small. Probably around 10 seats at the bar and about 5 tables. Place is also cash only, but there is an ATM by the front. If you want a quick drink, this dive bar will do.

A bit disappointed…read more We had taken a trip on the Staten Island Ferry and decided to spend some time here before heading back to Manhattan. We stumbled across this bar and it's light years away from the bars in Manhattan. Very much a local bar but we were made to feel somewhat welcome. I think this place was probably a cooler more original dive bar in the past. The clientele was unfriendly and uninteresting. A bunch of young people with no money asking people to buy them drinks. As a bit of dive bar connoisseur, thousands of check-ins and reviews, I really didn't know what to make of this place. It has the look and patina, but I guess a new generation of patrons removes the classic dive bar luster. Thanks

It was an average experience. Fried bar food, mac & cheese and chose to taste some ciders. The…read moreservice was attentive given it was empty on a Sunday afternoon. Music selection wasn't my vibe at all but it wasn't too obnoxious. I didn't mind ordering and paying via app. You are able to adjust the gratuity although I often don't mind if it's automatically included provided the service is good. In this case, the service was pleasant. I would not go out of my way to come back. However, I do recommend it for beer / IPA lovers!

At the time when I first wrote the review that was accurate but the last time I went there which…read morewas quite a long time ago now it was so bad that I'm not going back anymore. Everything has gone downhill. The food went downhill. The prices went up. The service went downhill. The straw that really broke the camels back for me though is that not only do you have to scan a QR code to place your own order and you have to install an app to do so but then when you go to pay the bill in the same app, they add a mandatory gratuity of a minimum of 18%. I'm not paying 18% when it's not even proper table service.

Bota is a new addition to Staten Island. I love the intent of the location. However, this location…read morestill has some evolving. There is nothing in the area to do afterward. But if you're looking for a chill vibe and descent food this could be it. Prices were a bit steep where you're paying $50 for pork chops. The lollipop chicken was done in a buffalo sauce. I just think with these prices their food should stand out. But it really didn't. Not many options for kids. The decor is beautiful and the intent is great. But it's on a residential block, it's not park avenue or the village. That's just my take. All I can say is I told you so.

I finally give try them. Met a friend for lunch. The ambiance, the service, the food, as full vibe…read moreis top notch. I have a sals with salmon and it was awesome. The servings at very generous. The waiter was a class act. He surprised us with a nice grapefruit mocktail that was out of this world. I'm not a drinker and only do mocktails so I'm sold. I now have this in my Staten Island rotation. Bringing my hubby date night. Check them out y'all, it lives up to the hype!!

Exceptional food & service. Very fairly priced!!!!!!…read more Will definitely be returning!!!!

We came for lunch and it's a small cozy spot. Food was not bad and staff were friendly.read more

I found family and culinary excellence on one block. I walk…read morein and I am greeted by name.. The owners also run "The Kettle Black" and "Old School Italian Restaurant". I feel like I am with my Italian friends and family in Corona,NY. There is nothing but love in all three restaurants. They have everything covered. The staff are a beautiful group of "International", young people. The tastes of the food and the creativity, blew my mind. The Crab Cakes are the best I have ever had! Food wise, Bayridge rivals Manhattan. The female staff made me fall in love! They make this old man feel special. Drinks are awesome and inventive.

visited this establishment on a few different occasions (brunch and dinner service). Certain…read moredishes were overly salted and the others were mediocre. The fried calamari could've been less oily, as this took away from the crunch; also slightly overcooked. Baked clams were decent. Salmon was cooked to perfection. Pizza was great! They reheated for us, since our group was too busy chatting. Desserts - phenomenal! Drinks- ehh. Brunch menu - French toast was decent. The salmon over hash brown , was lacking a touch of something , couldn't pinpoint what was lacking. Chicken and waffles, decent, wasn't the best I've had. Service- jonathan was our waiter during brunch and also our bartender. He's GREAT! During service dinner, we had a female waitress and I felt she lacked attention to details and couldn't flag her down when we wanted something. Overall, service is a hit or miss , I guess? If you're looking for an intimate dinner, nope. Love their vibes and music playing in the background. You might need to "shout"'to hear

Went last night with some friends for dinner. Havent been here in probably over 15 years. The…read moreemployees are so super friendly and accommodating to make sure you have a great meal. We started with the thick cut bacon. Never was able to get a pic but it was delicious. They had it covered in a black pepper maple glaze that was so good we were eating the left over sauce with bread. I went with the filet mignon which was cooked perfectly. I'm not a big veggie person so I went with mashed potatoes and then the potato gratin. Wow those potatoes were soaked in butter and cream and nicely baked in the oven. Definitely need to come back and next time try another different steak. You also can't beat the price because 2 sides are included with yohr steak

I've heard good things about this staple in Staten Island Came here for my son's graduation lunch…read more They had plenty of options the food was alright, my son enjoyed the steak which they're known for. The service was slow not sure the waitress was used to a seating of 8. It's a little outdated decor wise.

We came here a second time, specifically to give this place a try…read more Why a second time, you may ask? Because the 1st time we came back in '22, on a Sunday, the entire bar was booked for some kid's birthday party. When we walked in, people looked at us like we were clearly in the wrong place (rather than tell us, nicely, that they simply weren't open to other customers). So we came back today, on a goegeous Saturday, at about 2:00 pm. Prime time for people to head out on a walk to explore Staten Island, and to grab a refreshing beer at a local brewery. And guess what? Closed, again. For another kid's party. You know how the saying goes - screw me once, shame on you. Well, this is officially 0 for 2. The kicker is that we even called ahead multiple times to try and see if they were indeed open today; got zero answers, and their voicemail is full. I've absolutely, positively no idea why this place has tremendous reviews. They absolutely stink at handling the basics of a brewery. Not to mention, and not to throw shade at the entire neighborhood, but the adjacent plaza isn't exactly visitor-friendly. Trash everywhere basically. Do yourself a huge favor and come try the nearby Craft House. They do CRAZY stuff here, such as: a) answer phones b) serve adults on a Saturday c) have good beer and good bar apps. Never trying my luck at the joke of a "Flagship" brewery again.

Love this place, beer is cold, friendly service, cool atmosphere, recommend, a touch of old staten…read moreisland, when they used to have a booming breweries everywhere.