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The Basement - Staten Island, Staten Island, NY

The Basement - Staten Island

4.8
4.8
74 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
The Basement Staten Island is an American Tavern. The newest concept by Julian Gaxholli known for Blue, Beso, Bayou

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Late Night Bar & Food

    Multiple dates available
    Late Night available at the bar every Friday & Saturday 10pm-1am with select Appetizer & Entree specials plus 10% OFF all cocktails. Visit our website for the full menu thebasementnyc.com
  • New Years Eve Party

    $150.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Join us this New Years Eve for a 3 course meal, open bar, dj, giveaways, dancing and champagne toasts!

What 74 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Staten Island

    Best Overall

  • Staten Island

    Best Food

  • Staten Island

    Best Ambiance

  • Staten Island

    Best Value

  • Staten Island

    Innovative

  • Staten Island

    Neighborhood gem

  • Staten Island

    Great for fine wines

  • Staten Island

    Lively

  • Staten Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Basement in Staten Island is a "hidden gem" known for its "outstanding food" and "friendly, accommodating staff." Guests rave about the "imaginative decor" and "book-themed cocktails." Though the space can be "noisy and congested," the "excellent service" and "delicious dishes" make it a must-visit.

75 Reviews
  1. Ann marie

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. Our first time visiting this restaurant. Service was excellent. Bison meatballs and baked clams as appetizers were delicious. Rib eye steak and short rib ragu was mouthwatering and cooked to perfection. Desserts were excellent as well. One suggestion - our waitress saw me using my phone for light. She brought me a little lamp. It was wonderful and suggest having at all tables since it was a little dark in some areas of the restaurant. I shared it with the couple at the next table so they could see their dessert. lol! Ambiance is definitely warm and cozy feeling. Good for date nights. But a little loud.

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  2. David

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal and superb service! What a cozy place! And decorated for Christmas, it was so warm and inviting. Everyone had seafood and it was impeccably done. We're an hour away but I would definitely come back again. Thanks so much for a memorable evening!

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  3. Theresa

    VIP

    New York City

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent chicken martini! Crème brûlée and bread pudding were a perfect way to end the evening. Service was top notch.

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  4. Laurence

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant in addition to providing excellent food is a gem. It's theme is the American novel of the mid 20C with many lovely examples of books and their covers lining the walls. The staff are really helpful, the bar area makes for another dining venue too. Well worth a revisit.

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  5. Joseph

    New York City

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night out with old friends, food and service were on point, we love all of Julian’s restaurants and the newest one “The Basement” is no exception. Thank you for a memorable evening.

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  6. christina

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! The food and drinks were amazing. If I could ask for one thing… the Xmas decor was spot on. Add a few themed drinks and desserts. Highly recommend this restaurant.

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  7. Susan

    VIP

    New York City

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The basement was lovely! Good food good service! Id go back! Thanks for a nice dinner!!

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  8. Dorrie

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite restaurant on the island. Staff is wonderful and the food and drinks are phenomenal! Cannot say enough great things about this place!

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Lillian

    VIP

    New York City

    58 reviews

    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and service. Neighborhood Gem in St. George, SI

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Jessica

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t wait to return, had an amazing experience here. Food was delicious and ambiance was great. Perfect place for date night, make sure to make a reservation, it gets busy.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

The Basement - Staten Island is rated 4.8 stars by 74 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Basement - Staten Island

11 Schuyler St, Staten Island, NY 10301-1952

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    St George
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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