Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Cargo Cafe, Wi Cafe and Goku Kitchen (Staten Island), ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 30 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable soul food restaurants in Staten Island. Great soul food food that fits your budget.
Staten Island's Affordable Soul Food Destinations
Staten Island offers a rich tapestry of comforting, budget-friendly dining options that range from traditional American soul food to vibrant international cuisines. This collection invites you to explore local favorites like SoulRibbean and Cargo Cafe alongside a diverse array of Japanese, Korean, Italian, and Thai specialties. Whether you are craving fresh seafood or a classic pasta dish from L&B Homemade Food, these neighborhood spots provide satisfying meals and welcoming atmospheres for every diner.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Soul Food Restaurants in Staten Island | Affordable Soul Food Food
- Cargo Cafe · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Wi Cafe · rated 4.9/5: Korean.
- Goku Kitchen (Staten Island) · rated 4.9/5: Japanese.
- L&B Homemade Food, Inc · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Don Roberto’s Classic Italian · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Panini Grill · rated 4.7/5: Italian.
- Redemption Coffee · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Starting Point Bar & Grill · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Crispy Pizza · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Piccolino Ristorante NJ · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- SoulRibbean · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Osteria Santina · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- The Hop Shoppe Restaurant & Bar · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Metro Pizza · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Talay · rated 4.5/5: Thai.
- Whiskey Hideaway · rated 4.5/5: American.
- The Point Tavern · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Holy Schnitzel · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Sally's Southern & BBQ · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Kitchen 103 House of soulfood · rated 4.4/5: American.
- JJ Fish & Chicken · rated 4.4/5: Seafood.
- R a Deli · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Steiny's Pub · rated 4.4/5: American.
- DOMINICAN FOOD CORP. · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- Coral Bay Cafe · rated 4.3/5: Seafood.
- Melt Shop · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Emperor House · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- M & K Spanish Restaurant · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- Crispy Pizza · rated 4.2/5: Italian.
- Forest BBQ · rated 4.2/5: American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
