This place is everything you want a diner to be, and the kind you think doesn't exist anymore. The…read morehot pastrami Reuben was among the top 5 I've ever had. Maybe top 2. Behind the counter, Alexis is a pure delight - keeping cheeky old-timers in line, making newcomers feel like old-timers by the time they leave.

I feel like I'm not adding much with my review because I also choose four stars and that is the…read morecurrent rating for this diner. But like a lot of us on yelp, I just have to give my two cents. :-) The diner is situated in what seems to be an area with a lot of trucking industry. And so the diner, the size of your master bedroom closet, caters to a lot of men getting to-go orders. Inside, expect a couple of friendly young waitresses mere feet from the griddle where a couple of seasoned griddle masters produce volumes of orders. Don't expect super high quality here. You probably won't get real butter, pure maple syrup, or housemade corned beef and hash. What you WILL get is food the way they make it. A sense of camaraderie and the feeling that everyone's already your friend from the moment you walk in. It's a great New Jersey vibe that was well appreciated for someone just stopping in on my way to other places.

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

Went with a party of 6 for a birthday dinner on a Sunday afternoon. We ordered fried calamari…read more(decent) mozzarella sticks (decent), flank steak served with fried onion and served with mash potatoes (very good) chicken Gabriella served with rigatoni and hunks of mozzarella with vodka sauce (very good), onion soup and a delicious spinach salad. All ingredients tasted fresh and delicious. Our server was young and a little nervous but did a very nice job keeping our table happy. The price was very reasonable and the amount of food was unbelievable. 4 adults, 2 kids ate and drank (couple of beers and a wine) and left full and with half the food doggy bagged! A very nice experience!

Cane here on a Saturday night, as expected it was pact. For 2 people it was said to be a 30 minute…read morewait, no issue only that it turned into an hour. No bother, the lady upfront was nothing but kind. As we were seated, we were immediately taken care of. They give sour dough bread and butter to start, it was very good. I really liked my NY strip steak, it was well seasoned and fatty which was also good. I asked for a medium rare steak and they delivered as requested! As for their garlic bread, it's done on Italian bread and I absolutely loved it. A bit overdone on the baking, but delicious regardless. The burger was larger than I expected, and came with a crab cake too. Would definitely come again for their cuts of meat! What stood out to me the most was my kind server. Since I loved the sour dough and butter so much I asked for some to go. She then later came back with a whole loaf for me to take home!! I think her name was Darcy- she was so kind and I really appreciated the gesture. It's service like that which would bring customers to dine in more often, as I will for sure. Only issue at the end was the choice of payment being apple-pay. One server claimed they didn't take it, and Darcy corrected this and helped us to pay. Clear clarification would be greatly appreciated among all employees, rather than being told 2 different things. Great food, selective service, loved their interior design, and their bathroom was very well kept up as well.

The husband brought me here to celebrate our one month of marriage. It's a neighborhood, old school…read moresteakhouse and bar. It almost feels like a place you stumble into in a small town from a hallmark movie. It's a spot with locals enjoying dinner or solo men having a drink at the bar. To start, the table got some complimentary rustic bread with a maple butter. The bread was good, but wished the butter was more soft. It was all crumbly and hard to smear onto the bread. For the meal, we ordered the Porterhouse Steak for 2 ($115) and a side of Lobster Mac & Cheese ($24). The steak was presented beautifully on a plate all sliced up for you. There was a nice seared crust, which gave it a nice amount of saltiness that it didn't need sauce with this. I was quite impressed with the mac and cheese, which could be a main dish all by itself from the portion size. The macaroni is cheesy and velvety while being loaded with lobster. I loved the chunks of lobster pieces in this, which is well worth the upgrade. Overall, a nice spot on Staten Island with an old school vibe. The steaks are as pricey as Manhattan steakhouses though, but good for locals not wanting to make the trek. Check out their weekday specials for better deals though.

2220 forest ave Staten Island 718 233 8656…read moreBest NY bagel Bagel varieties Cream cheese varieties Seating Excellent service

I was visiting Staten Island from Atlanta. Met a friend here for breakfast. I had a poppyseed bagel…read morewith cream cheese and it might be the best bagel I ever had. Service was fast. Everyone was friendly. The variety of cream cheese choices was ! I sampled several and they were all delicious. If I'm ever in the area, I will not hesitate to visit again.

Stopped in on a Saturday morning and realized we stopped here on a road trip last year! Super close…read moreoff the exit, really friendly staff. Cynthia was attentive and read our minds! Splitting plates for the younger kids without us asking and serving them first when they were ready. Plenty of seating and the food is classic diner food. Had a combo omelette, the waffle with fresh strawberries was delish too.

Nice diner with the classic feel. Staff is friendly and attentive. You definitely do not have to…read moreflag someone down because they check up on you frequently, which I appreciate. Food was standard diner food. I had an omelet and home Fries and coffee. No complaints. There is ample seating and you can place orders to go.

What an amazing find!! Traveling to see a LAX game at Kean and it was close. Little did we know…read morethis unassuming little "tavern" would treat us to a delicious burger and chicken cutlet sandwich, but the most delicious, tender and perfectly fried breaded steak I've had since traveling in South America. The service was fantastic and attentive, even asking if we were ok if they turned of the music to raise the volume in the TV. The ambiance is friendly and lively, we sat inside to watch soccer (FIFA on all TVs) and had just an amazing time at this great establishment. You can tell this is a local favorite, and it's for a good reason!

This place is cute they have an indoor with two floors on the weekends they have a live dj. They…read morealso have an outdoor patio where you can eat. The food was good along with the service the girls were super nice. The restroom were clean... it's a nice place to have lunch or dinner along with drinks..

Went for Dinner Food…read more- 5/5. Garlic bread was fantastic with plenty of seasoning and great browning for that toasty crunch. Beef short ribs had excellent sear on them while being a perfect medium making for awesome texture. They were seasoned well and the bones fell right off the meat. Rice was fluffy and the french fries were beautifully golden brown with a crispy bite. Service - 4/5. Very friendly and courteous. The manager came to greet us and the waitress was responsive despite a small communication barrier. Value - 5/5. The food is great and comes with so many extras. At $15 I got grilled short ribs, garlic bread, rice and french fries. Each of the sides came with enough to share. Most of their menu items are in similar price range or lower. Fantastic value! Parking - Private Lot (Free)

I've always liked this place but today is a whole different experience. We come in to just to have…read more some dinner with my husband and it just so happens it's happy hour. So, we decided to take advantage of the happy hour menu The waitress proceeds to ignore what I want to order and goes into the main menu and then adds items that I didn't order and not put in the order that I actually wanted. I'm a little upset. She's not interested in serving our table. She's just interested in hanging out at the table next to us sitting on a gentleman's lap and not even coming to check on us again. The one who took care of us was the bartender. It's pretty sad.. This will be the last time we come here and support this local business.

Ordered pick up from here, and was pleasantly surprised by the quality for the price! I paid around…read more$15 for the BBQ pork quesadilla, and it was delicious! I finished it all! My coworker had the chicken sandwich for $16 and enjoyed it as well! The chicken was crispy and it also came with fries! The guy working the register was very friendly and our order was already ready when we arrived. It was still warm but it was nice that we didn't have to wait. The inside space, although small, is also very pretty, and I could definitely see myself getting lunch there with friends. Love the atmosphere and the options for food and drinks! Definitely recommend. Pros: love the quality for price, atmosphere pretty and welcoming, nice staff Cons: small on the inside

Our server, Chris, was friendly, kind and social, which helped enhance our dining experience. The…read moredining area is spacious, but some of the tables were quite close to one another, where we had to squeeze in; not too big of a deal with minor adjustments. The brunch food was delicious, especially the steak and egg sandwich; the bread they used were so fluffy and it paired perfectly with chipotle mayo, which was recommended by Chris. The eggs Benedict were also cooked perfectly runny and each brunch plate came with some fruits and a drink of your choice. Overall everything was fresh and even the fruit selections were sweet. Highly recommend for those who want a simple yet delicious brunch! Will definitely be back to try their regular menu! Thank you for reading and best of luck! (: