Seafood and Italian Dinners, Tottenville to Arthur Kill Road

4.2 (254)

Tue – Sun, 12:00 – 22:00

722 Rockaway Street, Staten Island, NY 10307

Shared plates set the pace at this cozy cafe near the ocean, from clams on the half shell and seafood salad to Chilean sea bass, stuffed flounder and scungilli over linguine in a red hot sauce. Service can slow at peak times, so plan a long meal. Closed Mondays.

4.3 (625)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 23:00

4707 Arthur Kill Rd

Lobster in generous portions anchors a menu of Sicilian-style seafood, including Seafood Fra Diavolo, mussels in hot sauce, a clam bar and shellfish-loaded pasta specials. Live cover singers and two-piece bands play in the cozy, unpretentious room, and prices stay modest.

4.4 (644)

Mon – Wed, Sun, 11:00 – 21:00; Thu – Sat, 11:00 – 22:00

4864 Arthur Kill Road

Pastries and breads line one wall at the entrance, with prepared platters opposite and a family-friendly dining room for up to 120 guests beyond. Veal Marsala, stuffed meatballs and artichoke risotto come in generous portions, and the display case holds New York-style cheesecake.

4.4 (1,020)

Wed – Thu, 12:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 23:00; Sun, 12:00 – 21:00

399 Ellis Street

Family-owned for over two decades, this upscale Italian and seafood restaurant fills a waterfront Victorian mansion on Ellis Street in Tottenville. The MICHELIN Guide has recognized it, and the rooms host quiet dates as well as weddings and celebrations. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.