Sri Lankan Curries and Brisket Tacos on Bay Street

4.5 (1,120)

Tue – Fri, 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00; Sat – Sun, 12:30 – 21:30

668 Bay Street

Sri Lankan collectibles hang from every wall and the ceiling of this dining room at 668 Bay Street, where the kitchen leans toward mild, coconut-rich curries and many vegetarian dishes. A weekend buffet runs Saturday and Sunday, and it is closed Monday.

4.3 (193)

Wed – Thu, 15:00 – 23:00; Fri, 15:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 14:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 14:00 – 23:00

704 Bay St

Garlic shrimp mofongo, skirt steak with chimichurri and whole red snapper share the menu with tropical cocktails at this small Puerto Rican room at 704 Bay St, decorated in a Taíno and Boricua spirit. Happy hour food pricing applies only at the bar, and it opens Wednesday to Sunday.

4.8 (48)

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

1072 Bay St, Staten Island, NY 10305

Lobster tostadas, queso birria and a complex chicken mole come out of this Rosebank kitchen at 1072 Bay St, in the former Old Bayou space. Brunch brings brisket tacos, and dinner offers a four-course tasting menu with full-sized drink pairings. It is closed Monday and Tuesday.

4.5 (283)

Mon – Fri, 07:00 – 17:00; Sat, 07:00 – 16:00

117 Water St

Coffee, French toast and breakfast plates start the day at this compact, homey counter at 117 Water St, which also serves a cheeseburger deluxe with fries at fair prices. It opens at 7 AM Monday to Saturday and is closed Sunday.