Suggestions for Island near Staten Island

G W. • March 22, 2012Forget Coney Island in the summer, it's way too crowded, if you need a nice beach getaway, come here and be stress-free while you're at it.

Untapped Cities • March 13, 2015Hoffman and Swinburne Islands were constructed from landfill in the 1870s, and served as designated quarantine stations for arriving immigrants who were found to be suffering from contagious diseases.

Nate F. • August 2, 2020beach and boardwalk on a hot summer day were far from crowded and it was faster for us to get to from brooklyn than coney island.

Lois C. • October 17, 2015Best dog park on the Island

Helen W. • May 16, 2012Stop by for the best Hot Dogs on the Island

Julianne A. • March 16, 2010Best diner on the island by far (& Woodrow diner = same owners). They aren't cheap, but give you big portions for your $, and its all very tasty. My favs are: chicken caesar salad, and greek taco

JGF Organization • April 21, 2015One of the best pizza places on the island... just wish they delivered

Ryan E. • February 16, 2012Great park built around the historical Conference House! Amazing views of New Jersey and the waterways surrounding the island, pack a lunch and have a quiet place for a picnic.

Ingrid A. • October 5, 2015This incredible triple-landmarked building is now showing an exquisite representation of the island's unique history in paintings. "Staten Island Seen" includes this stunning Jasper Cropsey landscape:

Anto D. • November 28, 2020Best pizza place I’ve been to on the island. Amazing pizza and staff!

Vinny D. • September 3, 2010For Anthony make an apt before hand. I go to Joe, both are brothers who own the place. Def best barber shop in staten island

Manny C. • November 9, 2014Best on island

Nick C. • January 16, 2010Best fresh cooked bagels on the Island

Nick S. • July 6, 2015Favorite pizza on the island. Clam pie is a must.

Nina L. • April 28, 2013Best sandwiches on the island. Grab an American hero or anything with chicken cutlet and fresh mozz!

Marsha T. • August 10, 2013My favorite Spanish restaurant in the Island!

Michael G. • October 17, 2011Best bagels on Staten Island - hands down. Coffee is great too!

Denise • February 2, 2012The best Pho on the island! <3

Dan P. • August 8, 2014Had the chicken teriyaki sticks and chicken chow fun, all very good and much better than other places on the island.

Jonathan S. • July 14, 2019The Baristas are the best on the island, plus they are super friendly

Azriel S. • April 2, 2013One of the best libraries on the island.

Jeremy B. • January 9, 2011Chicken parm, hero or dinner one of the best on the Island

Michael E. • March 15, 2014Best sandwiches on the island

Nimesh H. • August 20, 2014One of the best hand car wash in the island

Kerry S. • December 2, 2013Best ravioli on the island

Wendy F. • October 29, 2013Best bagels on the Island, and Mick loves there mini bagels!

Sean H. • August 22, 2010You wouldn't expect it, but the place best known for it's ravolis and mozzarella also makes the best sandwiches on the island. My usual is salami, ham, and mozz w/ mustard. Vinny makes it the best!