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
The Basement - Staten Island reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
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Staten Island
Best Ambiance
Staten Island
Romantic
Staten Island
Most Booked
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Basement in Staten Island offers a "unique library-themed ambiance" with "delicious food and outstanding service." Guests rave about the attentive staff and diverse menu options. While occasionally bustling, the atmosphere remains inviting and cozy, making it a "great place for date nights." The cocktails receive high praise.
108 Reviews
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Jason VIP
New York City17 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Meal was well paced. Interior of the restaurant is well appointed and makes for a very pleasant atmosphere.
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Clare
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
As you enter, you’re greeted as if you’re entering a book store/library. It’s hard to find the bathroom because they look like cool book shelves with boxes of category cards (what we used pre computers for the younger generations). The menu has so many great choices. The food was delicious and our waiter Sean was attentive, friendly & welcoming. It was my first time there but not my last.
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LorraineCharles VIP
New York City10 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Delicious food at a fabulous price with amazing service. Love the ambiance!
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Lillian VIP
New York City65 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Excellent food-always. Great ambiance, love the library motif. Wait staff most attentive. Thank you Gianna. Great dining experience with friends.
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Diane
New York City23 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 3
The food and service were excellent. However, the tables are pretty close and many people apparently don’t know how to use their indoor voices. The waitstaff totally understood that we were sitting between 3 tables of people who were extremely loud and moved us to the bar where we had a wonderful meal. I would definitely go back.
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Debbie
New York City231 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
We came here for my friend’s birthday and everything was excellent. I had seafood with pasta and it was delicious. The service was great. The waitress was very friendly and kept checking up on us. Everyone liked their meals. It is a great place to go before a show at the St. George Theatre
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Bojkena
New York City3 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 1, 2025
Overall 4
Food 3
Service 5
Ambience 5
The waiter was amazing. Knowledgable and caring. Great service. The food was okay. It could have been better.
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Meri VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
A good value for the amount and quality of food. Would recommend.
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Jill
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 25, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Went to The Basement for the first time last night and really enjoyed our experience! The meal was excellent and the atmosphere was super cool. Our family really enjoyed.
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William
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Employees are very professional great atmosphere food n drinks are awesome love this place
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FAQs
The Basement - Staten Island is rated 4.8 stars by 108 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.