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    South Fin Grill

    2.9 (370 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Lou G.

    We sat at their small outside bar on a beautiful Saturday night. Bartenders were very nice and efficient. Wifey and I shared fried calamari served with teriyaki and marinara and fried clams served with tartar. Both were delicious. We listened to the band and enjoyed the view of the VZ.

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    Emily P.

    Had a delicious dinner at South Fin Grill last week! The Wedge Salad was one of the best salads I have ever had! All the seafood was very fresh and delicious! I loved the Lobster and Mussels Fra Diavolo! It was the perfect amount of spice and the lobster was meaty! They even had a singer there on the Thursday night I went, she was amazing!Definitely a great place to check out for dinner or lunch!

    Rutherford Ribeye 14 oz prime rib
    Brian M.

    I gave them 3 stars because unfortunately some of the bad outweighed the good. I hope the managers and owner will read this and take some corrective steps. I would say that if they correct some of the little things they can easily be 4 stars. I was surprised when I read they only had an average of 3 stars on Yelp especially because they have a card with a QR code to fill out a review on Instagram and Facebook. PROS: Great location on the boardwalk in South Beach Staten Island. Nicely decorated, clean including the bathrooms. Waiters were courteous, the food we ordered was good. The prices were ok, maybe a little on the high side for somethings. Had the crackling calamari as an appetizer which came with a red sauce and mayo was excellent. We also had the Rutherford rib eye steak which is a 14oz certified prime rib eye with house rub and mashed potatoes. The pork ribs were excellent, a good size portion and came with fries and coleslaw. The fries were good, I was not a huge fan of the coleslaw as it had too much Mayo for my taste. We did not have desert as there were only two things to choose from. CONS: unfortunately these few things became the focus and kind of ruined the experience as the meal progressed. Service was slow, don't get me wrong it was nice not to be rushed. Please understand we got there around 5:30 pm and it took about 20 minutes for the waiter to ask if we were ready to order. There were only 2 waiters for 9 tables in that area of the restaurant. I don't know how many others were in the front outside area about 100' away. They were also getting ready for a private party that started around 7 pm. I would expect that if a restaurant has specials they tell you about them and it's preferred if they are out of something on the menu they tell you so you don't get bummed out when it comes time to order. Case in point no tuna tartare and that's exactly what I wanted as an appetizer. Only found that out when I placed the order. We were not told that there was a substitute appetizer for the tuna and only found out they had a rib eye appetizer with feta cheese that we would have ordered and changed the main. Where it really got bad was when we had left overs and the waiter Luis D did not come back. We had to ask the runner to pack up the left overs. Then we had to call over one of the managers who was walking around to get a cup of tea. Then again we had to ask one of the managers for the check. It took 20 minutes between Luis coming over with the check after being told and paying the bill. With all this going on there was someone who appeared to be a manager short, blue suit jacket, baldish who was standing behind one of the areas where the food comes out eating in plain view of my table. The attached photo does not show him eating although whatever I observed him eating he was doing so with his fingers and not using a fork. Between bites he was handing plates of food to the waiters or runners to serve to customers. REALLY?? How unsanitary is that. One other issue was that I only saw about 2 of the employees wearing masks. With the NYC. mandatory vaccine mandate for inside dining starting Monday Sept 13th 2 days from this review that's not encouraging that the restaurant will follow or enforce protocols. Nice restaurant although I don't think I will be back. There are so many other choices I found on Staten Island I am going to try and I'm sure they will be better. See

    Cindy C.

    05.10.23 @5:35p table for 3. Very nice service from walk in to table. Food was great. Forgotten take pictures of the dishes. I ordered.

    tres leches
    Payal P.

    Went to visit Statin Island for the weekend. Turns out their boardwalk has only one restaurant. The restaurant turned out to be a real delight for us. We wanted dessert since we already got pizza in New York. I ordered the tres leches. It was very creamy and tasted amazing. Probably the best tres leches I have had in my life. The key lime pie was also very good (again probably the best key lime pie I have ever had). Tasted very tart and had a nice crust to it. The desserts are apparently made on site and fresh. Definitely don't hesitate for dessert at this spot!

    Great patio
    Roger L.

    Decent food & nicest public patio in the area! Don't come here for fast service, amazing food or a solid bang for your buck. Come here for the beautiful patio on the Boardwalk facing the Verrazano! If you're too lazy to drive down the Garden State Parkway, this place will get you that nice Ocean breeze without leaving the island. The food is solidly mediocre here for lunch, its like eating at any diner on the island. The prices aren't a bargain but they really aren't expensive when you account for overhead, rent here is expensive & its got a monopoly in the area if you want to eat along the Boardwalk. The burger is probably the best deal on the lunch menu, its a healthy size and comes with a generous basket of fries (all lunch combos are under $20). The breakfast plates are underwhelming but they do the job.

    Matt B.

    We regularly bike on the board walk. We noticed the loud music anytime we pass. Kids asked can we go eat there. Started biking and stopped for a brunch. And they serve it. And it comes with a price. 29.95 (even for kids) So it's a fixed price. Not a big menu but a good one. French toast - was awesome. Eggs Benedict - Crab cake Cheeseburger - was okay Eggs with steak - not good. Well they served a a basket full of fatty danishes and croissants. They do include a drink as part of the price - I don't drink alcohol. At the end each table gets a fondue - And the breeze from beach is awesome. Windy day - with Verrazano and Brooklyn in sight. Time to bike.

    Linguine Scampi, so yummy!! :)

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    Awesome seafood. Spectacular location. Attentive service. Convenient parking. Lovely ambiance.

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    Basilio Inn

    4.4
    (178 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    I have been wanting to come here ever since it was recommended to us. The parking is horrendous…read more There is a gravel parking lot in front with only about 10 spaces and then a road in front of that where most of it you can't park because it's peoples houses and they have signs and cones up to not park there. We spend a half hour trying to park in two spots that were too small. I recommend getting there before 5:30 or after 8 to avoid a parking nightmare. We made a reservation for 2 at 7. Recommend making a reservation. Service is slow and didn't really talk to us, the waiter was very quiet but nice. Bread and water was brought out quickly. The standout was the stuffed mushrooms. 5 stuffed mushrooms and they were not soggy at all. The sauce was light and delicate. The stuffing was like fluffy bread stuffing on thanksgiving. It had vegetables in it. Never had a stuffed mushroom this good. I got the pappardelle with veal and it was delicious. Huge portion had to take half of it home. I was expecting ground veal but no this was chunks! They were very tender and delicious. The sauce was standout. It was buttery and light at the same time, perfect red sauce. My husband got an eggplant pasta dish. It was a bit too spicy for me but he liked it. Prices are reasonable was around 75 plus tip for us. The inside is nice and cozy and airy. Really cool this place has been open for more than 100 years!

    Have driven by so many times and never been to before. Inlaws invited us to dinner. We ordered a…read morefew appetizers for the table. I will admit I wasn't crazy about the Cesar salad dressing. For main I went with the fettuccine bolognese. The pasta is fresh made in house and was amazing. And the bolognese sauce was delicious and just the right Spice. My plate was clean by the end. For dessert I went with the Italian cheesecake. It was made into a cute cupcake with whipped cream and glaze. Overall was a great meal and will come back

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    The Stone House at Clove Lakes

    The Stone House at Clove Lakes

    3.7
    (375 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$$
    Outdoor seating
    Live music

    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.

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    Sea Bar

    Sea Bar

    4.3
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    2.8 mi

    First and foremost, I am sad this resturant closed. I have had many lovely meals here over the past…read moretwo years and I even celebrated my 40th birthday there as well! Everything was delicious! From the seafood to the burgers to the broccoli and fries! The service was always friendly and attentive. The ambiance was fresh, clean, modern and had mediterranean vibes. I hope Seabar will reopen in another location on Staten Island. They deserve a second chance!

    Interior design is so aesthetically pretty and provides a wonderful and elegant dining experience!…read moreThe service provided by Behrouz was attentive, friendly, and warm, which definitely helped enhance the dining experience! Now onto the main topic, the food: This is by far one of the better middle eastern/seafood restaurant in all of Staten Island! The appetizers that were amazing were the chargrilled octopus, which is a MUST-GET, and the half dozen oysters which was by far one of the sweetest oysters we ever had (it was so good we ordered 3 orders!) The tuna tartare, calamari, and lobster bisque were all decent but nothing too special. For entree, the lobster pasta was perhaps one of the best tomato based pasta I ever had! Although the amount of lobster in the dish was on the smaller amount for its price, the flavor was so savory, sweet, and perfectly tangy, highly recommend it! The sea bass was good according to my family, but the flavor was on the milder side in my opinion; they liked it nonetheless so perhaps it's just a personal preference at this point. The lamb shank I would not get due to how overpowering it was; the sauce was salty and intense, where it overwhelmed every part of the dish. It was unfortunate because the lamb was so tender and had a nice proportion between its meatiness and its fat content. The dry aged steak was only okay too, since the spinach was so watery it soaked the steak in its liquid (as you can see from the photo), which detracted from the dish unfortunately. Overall it was a decent dining experience, where some were amazing and others were less so. It's a pricey dining experience but if you get all the right dishes, it's worth the price tag! Definitely recommend giving Sea Bar a try and I can't wait to come back again one day to give them the five stars I know they can definitely accomplish! Thank you for reading and best of luck! (:

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