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On July 14, 1980 the Marina Cafe opened its doors to Staten Island. It was then that we started dedicating ourselves to pleasing our guests and delivering only the best quality and freshest foods available. Our policy of pleasing has been our primary standard and celebrating 28 years in business is by far the greatest reward. The Marina Cafe has come a long way in 28 years.
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Santina Catapano
Jun 02, 2020
Early this month, I had my Retirement luncheon at the Mansion Grand. I knew this awesome restaurant was where I wanted to celebrate this happy occasion with my family because my husband and I always enjoy ourselves here. We love the food, atmosphere, location, and of course, the warm and friendly staff! Despite the fact that there was already a party booked for the same day that I wanted, they went out of their way to accommodate us by rearranging times that worked for everyone.

Thanks especially to Rita and Joe! The fabulous luncheon package that I chose included a champagne toast, family style hot antipasto and mozzarella, tomato & roasted peppers, pasta, a choice of 3 entrees for my guests, a delicious personalized cake and various tea and coffee options plus we added wine and cookies - all perfect! Rita took such great care in looking after all of us throughout the afternoon and everyone had a great time, especially me! I will always remember that wonderful day and want to thank the fantastic people at the Mansion Grand for making my Retirement party so special! Sandy Catapano Rivetti
Larry Hess
May 19, 2020
The food and service are fantastic. We have been many times and never had a bad experience. Recommend this restaurant highly. The waitress Rita is fantastic at making suggestions if you can't choose from the many options on the price fixed menu.
R. G.
Feb 09, 2020
Horrible place to host a party! I would never host a party here again. I was made to pay for the party in full in advance even though I told them I'm not sure if a family is coming or not, but they could care less. The day of the party that family of five did not come in. My guest ran up a 300 dollar bar bill instead of calling it even because I over paid they given a voucher to pick up the food which at the time I thought was good. I had the 50 dollar menu, and what they gave me was a joke no bread, no appetizers, no salad and the meals were so tiny. Never again will I have a party here.
Lou O.
Dec 31, 2019
Nice looking place. Friendly service but don't get the burger! It looked great when served but was overcooked ( I ordered it medium rare) dry and tasteless. Try something else.
Gabriella A.
Sep 03, 2019
I had a family party here this past sunday, and I can't thank Mansion Grand enough for such a positive experience! We had about 65 people and reserved the upstairs space, which fit everyone very comfortably. We had a buffet in one room, the bar in the middle, and the tables at the other end. Everyone raved about the space and the waterfront views.

Regarding food, I HIGHLY recommend the short ribs. By far the best thing we ate that day. We also got the shrimp, chicken, tomato and mozzarella, and penne vodka. All of those things were really great as well, but I am still dreaming about that short rib. : The bar was super accommodating to our guests and we also had wine and sangria on the tables. Billy was taking care of us and he was super patient with us and our group.

From turning up the AC to getting special orders for family members with dietary restrictions, he did it all. His staff was also super nice and helped out with wrapping up food and getting whatever else was requested. This party was a huge success and I would definitely keep them in mind for future parties.
Charles D.
May 27, 2019
Went to a Graduation party here. The Party room was comfortable for the size of the group. After everyone arrived, We started with an Appetizer of Shrimp, Calamari, Stuffed Clams and Eggplant-Good. The next course was a plate of Penne with Vodka Sauce-Very Good. For the main course I ordered the Veal Parmigiana. It was a thick piece of breaded Veal that was difficult to cut with a mild but flavorful Sauce.-Fair/Good. Dessert was cookies and Cake-Fair/Good. Coffee was Good/Very Good. Service was Good. It was a happy, fun loving group and enjoyable party.
Pamela H.
Apr 20, 2019
Here for lunch. Although the lunch menu is so worth it, we ordered off the dinner. Food was fabulous and the service was even better. Thank you so much Rita. Coming back on a Friday or Saturday night for their Lobster Special.
Allie S.
Apr 09, 2019
My parents threw me a baby shower here in August. The place is beautiful and the atmosphere is great. The food was very good but the portions however were very small. Was not crazy about the staff. We had the room until 4:00 and the staff started rushing us out cleaning underneath us as we were all still there around 3-3:30.
William Fedak
Jan 06, 2019
Recently attended a baby shower there and the food was adequate at best. Also they may have over booked but the service was spotty and slow to get things done. The view from outside is very nice though if you just want to hang out and watch the boats cruise by.
Polly W.
Nov 17, 2018
I came here regularly after I discovered their wonderful prix fixe menu. The food is always delicious and there are a large variety to choose from. Service is friendly and attentive. Parking is easy. At the price of $25-$30, they even include a complimentary bottle of wine on weekdays. My family is drawn to this place on Friday and Saturday because of their complete lobster dinner for an unbeatable price of $25! Good food! Great value! Highly recommended!
Neil O.
Aug 17, 2018
This is the first time as a Yelper that I started a review between waiting for the Appetizers & the Entrees. Drinks for 10 attendees came out slowly while the appetizers were delivered at a glacial speed. We had plenty of time to eat the decent Mussels in Red Sauce as it was about 20 minutes before the entrees arrived. An 8 year old girl got her overcooked Chicken Fingers & French Fries first, to the envy of the rest of us.

It was not worth the additional 10 minute wait for the others to be served. I had the "Sicilian Style Steak", which was so wretched that it was not worth posting a picture of. The "Steak" tasted like Beef chunks from a can of Dinty Moore Stew. The Mixed Vegetables were acceptable, though the Potato Wedges were overcooked. My Wife had the Italian Style Sole, which she diplomatically described as "Eh!".

We had plenty of time, again, to eat as it another 30 minutes before Desserts arrived. We did have to wait another 5 minutes until we were given forks. The Chocolate Cake & Flan were bland. We were surprised by the Flan as it tasted like Cheese Cake & looked like a miniature Star Destroyer. Tea & Coffee were served but there was an apparent shortage of milk as only 1 small pitcher was provided for 10 guests. Finally, after a 3 hour ordeal, our boring dining experience was over! Not a one of us had anything positive to say about this place after we left. As you can guess, we shall NOT return!
Rich H.
Aug 17, 2018
I've only had one meal here as a preface. I ordered the Sicilian steak and it's literally the most bland steak with bland sauce. Do not listen to anyone about it being spicy that is a farse. Parking is what it is because of the location. The food in general is slightly above diner but presented more trendy. The decor is an attempt at some type of upscale restaurant.

There was only 1 waitress on a Thursday. Waited over an hour and a half for dinner. If you're interested in more bland/slightly sweet than spicy than eat here. Otherwise I would not recommend.
Bianca L.
Aug 13, 2018
We had my sisters engagement party at mansion grand this past weekend. We couldn't have been happier with this venue. Great party space upstairs with nice views. The staff was AMAZING! Super friendly, warm, and accommodating from the very first phone call, right to the end. Felt like family. The party itself was paced perfectly, all of our needs were not only met but exceeded, and the food was absolutely delicious! I can't stress how accommodating they were to our wishes and needs. A little gem in Staten Island!
Caroline H.
Jul 10, 2018
I had my baby shower here last month and was REALLY disappointed. The woman who was "communicating" with my mom the entire time needs a serious course in hospitality, and needs to learn a little something about respect. She was so rude to my mother I honestly wanted to cancel the entire shower solely on that, however it was too close to the date to find another venue.

The food was also awful. My mom spent thousands to make this special day memorable for all that were included, and food is a big part of that. We had the classic Sunday brunch, and everything was over cooked, bone dry, and just looked to be of poor quality it's really sad because it was supposed to be a great special day. There was ZERO hospitality, zero common courtesy.

I would not reccomend having an event here unless you want to be ripped off, disrespected, and leave hungry. Plenty of other places close by that will take care of thier customers properly for a better price, better experience, and higher quality. Z-two, the Stone House, the manor house, pepper jack grille, the Staten, all better!
Norb S.
Apr 16, 2018
Went there for dinner with family 2 weeks ago. The server was nice but he could not get us food as there was a party and I guess inadequate staffing to serve food for restaurant and catering hall. Waited over an hour for appetizers. The children fell asleep before dinner could even come out and then it was of sub par quality. We left most of the food on the plates paid and left.
Mary K.
Feb 15, 2018
I had my birthday party at the Mansion Grand last week and I am so happy that I decided to have it there. The room was decorated beautifully, the staff was amazing and the food was delicious. Can't ask for more than that.
Valerie Tagliavia
Dec 30, 2017
Main dining room is classy and perfect for 50 - 60 people to have a lovely comfortable sit down. We were there for late afternoon and the room is nice and bright with plenty of natural light. The service and thd food was very good and Rita took great care of our group. Joe, Lisa, and Jo were helpful and as accommodating as they could be in the planning.

For an elegant dignified affair this is a very good place to check out and I heard many compliments for those who attended. I would not hesitate to use the Mansion Grand for our next affair. I may need to use their upper room so I can invite even more friends!
Louie Di Lapi
Dec 04, 2017
This place was very clean and had a very nice atmosphere. We were at a party upstairs. It had a great view of the marina. There was only one bartender. She mixed the drinks well but since there was only one of her, we had to wait a while to get a drink. The food was good. I had the prime steak for dinner. It was cooked properly, but the meat was a little dry.

We had Italian style cookies for dessert. They were very disappointing. The ice cream was fantastic. I asked for espresso and even though they said it was espresso, it tasted just like ordinary black coffee. There was no foam on top. It was not espresso.
Mary L.
Oct 17, 2017
Had my daughters shower here on the first floor room. It was great. Private room and we were very comfortable with 50 women in the room. The wait staff were excellent and food was delicious. We had older women that couldn't do stairs so the second floor wasn't an option as there is no elevator and rest room is only on first floor. I can't find any complaints as the guests raved about the food. We also got the cake included and that was so fresh and delicious
Me M.
Mar 08, 2017
I hosted a birthday party here. The manager was very helpful from the start to the end. She was very helpful with ideas and giving advice with the menu. It was only $100 deposit to hold the place. I then paid half before the event and the other half the day off. The food was okay. I had the chicken dish which did not have much flavor. The guest mentioned the salmon was very good.

The service itself was outstanding. The biggest problem was the bartender. I paid extra for the upstairs bar to be open and the bartender was very inexperienced. She did not know how to make any mixed drinks. That is a big problem when you pay for open bar. I was allowed to come in alittle earlier to decorate and set the music. There was another party going on downstairs, and we were not disturbed by them at all. We couldn't even hear them. Luckily there wasn't another party on the same floor as us.
Suzanne Morovic
Nov 30, 2016
Went on an off night and had great service. The prix fixe choices are great and you also get a free glass of wine. The portions were perfect and not overloaded with food. Nice atmosphere too.
Alanna M.
Oct 10, 2016
My sister's baby shower at Mansion Grand was a massive success this past weekend. We were located in the downstairs event room, which was beautifully decorated for fall. The management team at Mansion Grand was super accommodating throughout planning for the event and while the event was in progress. Our server, Ashley, was incredibly nice and hospitable.

Our guests could not stop talking about how wonderful this shower was and how nice the venue was. My sister has an amazing day. Thank you Mansion Grand for a wonderful event!
N. P.
Jul 05, 2016
Excellent! Staff was super friendly view is beautiful food is great and Monday through Thursday you get a free bottle of wine which was surprise to us at payment highly recommend for a relaxing dinner, especially if you are hungry! Our server Rita was more than accommodating and friendly definitely recommend this place!
Evelyn M.
Jun 29, 2016
My sons graduation dinner started with a carafe of soda plus salt and pepper on my guest but what's worse was there was no compensation nor an adjustment on the bill for the embarrassing accident. As a catering hall on Staten Island for years on the premise, I expected a lot more professionalism and attention to the matter.
Ashley Prato
Oct 31, 2012
My family has been having our affairs at the Marina Grand for years! Everything from baby showers, engagement parties and birthday's, the Grand has always been the perfect place. The menu choices are truly perfect regardless of the function you want to have. I always feel right at home whenever I go there. The food is delicious and service is incredible.

Everyone including managers, waiters and bartenders always welcome with a smile and make sure every last need is met! They go above and beyond! The best part is that the Marina Grand s now opened their downstairs room as a restaurant with a Prix Fixe menu with options that are out of this world! The room is perfect for a romantic dinner or even a family gathering!