"Marina Cafe has been serving Staten Island harbor side for over 35 years. With glistening chandeliers and full glass windows offering an unobstructed view of the Great Kills Harbor, it offers a more formal dining experience. Ocean fare like oysters on the half shell and seafood risotto are the primary draw, while an Italian influence is seen in appetizers like arancini (rice balls), homemade mozzarella, and chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto and ricotta. During the summer, the outside dock turns into a tiki bar that could be plucked right from an oceanside beach town. Flavored sangrias, fried calamari, and up-close views of the boats rolling into harbor draw large crowds." - Claire Elisabeth
