Guidebook for Staten Island
Food Scene
Great aged steaks, beer and friendly service! View of NYC's harbor and the city from the bar. Near the ferry.
10 locals recommend
Ruddy & Dean
44 Richmond TerraceGreat aged steaks, beer and friendly service! View of NYC's harbor and the city from the bar. Near the ferry.
Beso
70 Schuyler StFantastic sangria, tapas and Spanish food. Great lively atmosphere.
Pier 76
76 Bay StGood pizza and beer in clean setting on a budget.
Good Italian food made by local nonnas (grandmas). Meal changes weekly and reflects the region of Italy that the nonna is from. Now has guest nonnas from other countries such as France, Morocco, Poland, and more. Has great wine selection. Reservations recommended. Cash only.
38 locals recommend
Enoteca Maria
27 Hyatt StGood Italian food made by local nonnas (grandmas). Meal changes weekly and reflects the region of Italy that the nonna is from. Now has guest nonnas from other countries such as France, Morocco, Poland, and more. Has great wine selection. Reservations recommended. Cash only.
Dosa Garden
323 Victory BlvdGreat Sri Lankan Food at reasonable prices.
A & S Pizza
87 Stuyvesant PlGood pizza and chicken wings.
D & B Chinese Double
74A Westervelt AveGood Chinese take out.
Great selection of craft beers, really good barbecue. Try the corn dip! Open in the evenings.
16 locals recommend
Craft House
60 Van Duzer StGreat selection of craft beers, really good barbecue. Try the corn dip! Open in the evenings.
Good seafood--try the lobster rolls! View of NYC's harbor and the city. In the St. George ferry terminal.
River Dock Cafe
Good seafood--try the lobster rolls! View of NYC's harbor and the city. In the St. George ferry terminal.
Drinks & Nightlife
Jimmie Steiny's Pub
3 Hyatt StGood spot for a cold beer.
Flagship Brewing Company
40 Minthorne StTry Staten Island's only local beer!
Entertainment & Activities
Great minor league baseball. Affordable and great views of Manhattan. Has fireworks in the summer on Fridays.
26 locals recommend
Staten Island Yankees
75 Richmond TerraceGreat minor league baseball. Affordable and great views of Manhattan. Has fireworks in the summer on Fridays.
Great for families with an year-round ice skating rink that overlooks the Hudson River, sports (soccer, etc.), a driving range for golfers, kayaking, and much more. Restaurants and a brewery too. Rent a bike and ride the West Side Highway bike trail.
232 locals recommend
Chelsea Piers
Chelsea PiersGreat for families with an year-round ice skating rink that overlooks the Hudson River, sports (soccer, etc.), a driving range for golfers, kayaking, and much more. Restaurants and a brewery too. Rent a bike and ride the West Side Highway bike trail.
NYC's waterfront amusement park is a great place to spend the day. You can get there by train or drive. Make sure to have a hot dog at Nathan's!
663 locals recommend
Coney Island
NYC's waterfront amusement park is a great place to spend the day. You can get there by train or drive. Make sure to have a hot dog at Nathan's!
Getting Around
Free 24 hour ferry to and from Manhattan. All Staten Island buses and Staten Island trains are available in the terminal.
254 locals recommend
Staten Island Ferry
Staten Island FerryFree 24 hour ferry to and from Manhattan. All Staten Island buses and Staten Island trains are available in the terminal.
Sightseeing
Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor
1000 Richmond TerraceHas history of Staten Island.
A must-see for all visitors to NYC! You will sail past her on the ferry on the way to Manhattan.
1303 locals recommend
Statue of Liberty Museum Shop
1 Liberty Island - Ellis IslandA must-see for all visitors to NYC! You will sail past her on the ferry on the way to Manhattan.
Don't miss this interesting museum about all the immigrants that came through NYC to a new life in America. Great for looking up genealogy.
9 locals recommend
Liberty Island - Ellis Island
Liberty Island - Ellis IslandDon't miss this interesting museum about all the immigrants that came through NYC to a new life in America. Great for looking up genealogy.
Empire State Building
20 W 34th StGo to the top and pretend you are King Kong!
One World Trade Center
285 Fulton StThe observation deck on the Freedom Tower is open.
9/11 Memorial South Pool
180 Greenwich StIn the winter, rent some ice skates and show off your skills to a large audience. The Christmas tree is a must-see during the holidays. In the summer, enjoy the outdoor bar. Lots of shops and restaurants in this area.
759 locals recommend
Rockefeller Center
45 Rockefeller PlazaIn the winter, rent some ice skates and show off your skills to a large audience. The Christmas tree is a must-see during the holidays. In the summer, enjoy the outdoor bar. Lots of shops and restaurants in this area.
Host the famous NYC green market on certain days. Lots of great restaurants in the area—Gramercy Tavern, Gotham Bar and Grill, Pete's Tavern, and many more. Eataly is a short walk away. Lots of shopping—Fish's Eddy, DSW, ABC Home and Carpet, and much more. Fun area.
987 locals recommend
Union Square
Host the famous NYC green market on certain days. Lots of great restaurants in the area—Gramercy Tavern, Gotham Bar and Grill, Pete's Tavern, and many more. Eataly is a short walk away. Lots of shopping—Fish's Eddy, DSW, ABC Home and Carpet, and much more. Fun area.
Bustling neighborhood full of shops, art galleries, and restaurants. Check out Dean and Deluca's for high-end food shopping (and delicious bakery treats). The Crosby Street Hotel serves a lovely tea.
909 locals recommend
SoHo
Bustling neighborhood full of shops, art galleries, and restaurants. Check out Dean and Deluca's for high-end food shopping (and delicious bakery treats). The Crosby Street Hotel serves a lovely tea.
Shopping
Macy's is a must-see, particularly in the spring when it has the flower show.
696 locals recommend
Macy's
151 W 34th StMacy's is a must-see, particularly in the spring when it has the flower show.
Bloomingdale's
Lexington AvenueHead to the Upper East Side for Bloomies.
Saks Fifth Avenue
611 5th AveIf high end shopping is what you like, stop by Saks.
A classic New York department store. During the holidays, don't miss the decorated windows--usually worth the visit to see them.
28 locals recommend
Lord & Taylor
424 5th AveA classic New York department store. During the holidays, don't miss the decorated windows--usually worth the visit to see them.
If you have kids, you can't miss Dylan's Candy Bar. Yes, the kids will get a sugar high, but they'll have a lot of fun! Near Bloomingdales if you are out shopping.
81 locals recommend
Dylan's Candy Bar
1011 3rd AvenueIf you have kids, you can't miss Dylan's Candy Bar. Yes, the kids will get a sugar high, but they'll have a lot of fun! Near Bloomingdales if you are out shopping.
A market full of Italian specialty items as well as wine bars, restaurants, and more.
592 locals recommend
Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveA market full of Italian specialty items as well as wine bars, restaurants, and more.
Essentials
Charmar Superette
85 Stuyvesant PlHandy small grocery store with good beer selection.
Key Food Supermarket
55 Fulton StOur local grocery store. There is parking in the back.
Honor Wines
104 Beach StreetA great local wine shop that will deliver! Wine tastings events too.
Santander Bank
15 Hyatt StBank with an ATM