River Dock Cafe
“If you're taking the ferry to Staten Island one day, consider stopping by for a delicious meal.”
“But I think the best part is the bar, if you want a Adult Beverage while waiting for the ferry
your choice is no longer limited to a can of beer wrapped in a paper-bag.”
“The lobster ravioli was a very good dish and easy to eat.”
River Dock Cafe
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
5 reviews
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My husband and I stopped here after our commute back from the city on a random Tuesday evening. We heard decent things about this place from a friend, and thought we would check it out for ourselves.
I got the southwest salad with grilled salmon, and my husband got the crabcake burger. We were both very happy with our meals. I am Indian, my food needs to have flavor. And the salmon was extremely delicious. Now that means a lot coming from me. My husband really enjoyed his burger, and it came with a side of fries. The fries were out of this world. When you eat fries that do not need any kind of condiment, you got yourself some damn good fries.
Our server was incredibly kind and friendly. I would return back another time to try some of the more expensive meals. The view wasn't that great, but there was no air-conditioning inside and it was actually more comfortable sitting outdoors. If you're taking the ferry to Staten Island one day, consider stopping by for a delicious meal.
Got off the ferry and looked for a place to grab a bite to eat.
Stumbled across this place in the ferry station. Ordered the half panini and New England Clam Chowder. The sandwich was dry and pre made but the soup was good. Nice and warm for a chilly day.
Overall: will not return.
When hunger struck on a recent "voyage" aboard the Staten Island Ferry, my boyfriend and I decided to stop at this little spot, conveniently located within the St. George Terminal. It hit the spot!
The beer selection is pretty basic, but with a couple of nice surprises. We both ordered the Piraat, which was on draft. For food, I ordered a turkey club sandwich, which was made with yummy bacon but less-than-exciting deli turkey. My boyfriend ordered the lobster "roll" (which I don't think you can call a roll since it was served on sandwich bread). The fries were awesome though… crispy, lightly seasoned and delicious.
While we dined, we were able to enjoy waterfront views, which was a nice touch.
I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. But if I find myself at the ferry terminal again, I'd stop by for a beer.
Every other time I've taken the Staten Island ferry, the routine has been: ride the ferry, see the sights, and as soon as we dock on Staten Island rush off the boat through the terminal to get on the return boat, spending as little as 45 seconds standing on Staten Island itself. On my most recent trip, however, my companions and I missed that return boat and decided to make the best of it by enjoying a beverage and some snacks out on the patio here. All in all, not a bad decision, there are worse ways to spend a sunny afternoon than sipping a cold beer and munching on mozzarella sticks with the southern Manhattan skyline in the distance. If I'm ever on Staten Island again, please send a rescue party since it's likely I'm there against my will, but at least I know there's one decent place to wait out my stay.
This review is actually ranked a 2.5; let me explain. I was already somewhat weary of this place due to previous reviews. I was very concerned about the food; however, I had to try it out for myself since it is conveniently located at the Staten Island, St. George Terminal. Also there is no doubt that this place has an awesome view of the lower Manhattan skyline.
So my boyfriend and I decided to grab dinner here on a Friday evening. We arrived at approximately 4:30. We opted to sit outside. We waited about 15 minutes and no one even glanced at our table. It wasn't even that busy so in my opinion that is completely unacceptable. We were finally able to flag down a bus boy and informed him that no one even took our drink orders or brought us water yet. After that the hostess promptly came over and took our drink and food orders. She was friendly and apologetic; however, it was apparent to me that she lacked a confident knowledge of the menu.
We ordered the crab cakes and calamari for appetizers. I ordered the fish and chips and my boyfriend ordered the lobster ravioli for his entree. The crab cakes were terrific! They definitely did a great job with those. Unfortunately, the calamari was a little too crispy for my taste. My boyfriend really enjoyed his ravioli. As far as the fish and chips, I would not recommend that dish to my worst enemy. It lacked the flavor I was hoping for and unpleasantly reminded me of dishwater.
One HUGE saving grace for this place is the bar area. Once it started to get cold outside we moved inside to the bar. The bartender was pleasant, the drinks were reasonable, and they have Flagship beer on tap which I learned is a locally brewed beer.
All in all, I'd definitely return for a few drinks at that bar but I'm not sure if I'd recommend the food overall. This place has to get a low rating simply due to the unacceptable service and inconsistent food. Also with the changes coming to St. George with the shops and Ferris wheel this place may quickly turn into a tourist trap; therefore, BEWARE!