Hangouts · verified Jul 22, 2026 · By Piyush Puri
Best Hangouts in Staten Island
The 10 best bars, breweries, and taverns for a real Staten Island hangout, from a 1937 pizza tavern to a strip-mall tiki bar, verified and ranked.
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- 1Port Richmond · $ · 524 Port Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY 10302
Also No. 1 on Best Pizza on Staten Island →
A family-run pizzeria-and-full-bar tavern that has kept its ovens going since 1937, with the barroom running as long as the pizza kitchen.
Because Denino's has poured drinks and pulled pies from the same Port Richmond corner since 1937 and still racks up over a thousand reviews on Yelp.
Order A cold pitcher of beer alongside the bar pie with sausage.
Good to know
- Is anything cash only on Staten Island?
- Lee's Tavern doesn't accept cards, so bring cash, and expect a wait on weekend nights since the bar area seats walk-ins faster than the dining room.
- How far ahead should I book Enoteca Maria?
- Book a table two to three weeks ahead, since seating is genuinely limited and walk-ins are rarely accommodated on weekend nights.
- Which spot works best for a group?
- Jade Island is built for sharing, come with at least three people and split a scorpion bowl, and the bamboo booths seat groups more comfortably than the bar.
