Looking for carnivore-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Cargo Cafe, Riva Mediterranean & Turkish Cuisine and Salvatore & Lloyd's Pizza Place, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry carnivore-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Staten Island's Upscale Carnivore Destinations
Staten Island offers a sophisticated selection of upscale dining destinations perfect for meat lovers seeking a refined culinary experience. This curated collection features elegant Mediterranean and Italian flavors, ranging from the coastal inspirations at Taverna Seabass to the classic sophistication of Il Sogno. For a truly memorable evening, diners can also enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at Lorenzo's Restaurant, Bar & Cabaret, where premium cuts and artisanal dishes take center stage.
28 restaurants in Best Upscale Carnivore Restaurants in Staten Island | Upscale & Carnivore
- Cargo Cafe · rated 4.9/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Riva Mediterranean & Turkish Cuisine · rated 4.8/5: 7 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Salvatore & Lloyd's Pizza Place · rated 4.7/5: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Denino’s Pizzeria & Tavern · rated 4.6/5: 6 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Domenico’s Famous Ristorante & Cafe · rated 4.5/5: 11 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Brother's Pizza · rated 4.4/5: 7 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Rossville Pizza · rated 4.4/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Chili's · rated 4.2/5: 13 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Avocado Sushi · rated 4.2/5: 7 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Woodrow Diner · rated 4/5: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Miller's Ale House: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Shaw-Nae's House · rated 4.8/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Taverna Seabass · rated 4.8/5: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Ocean Sushi · rated 4.6/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. Japanese.
- The Hop Shoppe Restaurant & Bar · rated 4.5/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Duffy's · rated 4.5/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Lebanese Eatery · rated 4.5/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Ho'Brah · rated 4.4/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. Mexican.
- A & S Pizza · rated 4.4/5: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Genki Sushi · rated 4.4/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. Japanese.
- Il Sogno · rated 4.4/5: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- La Bella Pizza · rated 4.4/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. Italian.
- JD's Tavern · rated 4.4/5: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Pacific Kitchen · rated 4.4/5: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Millie's of Staten Island · rated 4.3/5: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Lorenzo's Restaurant, Bar & Cabaret · rated 4.3/5: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- El Pollo Restaurant & Bar · rated 4.2/5: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- La Piazza Pizzeria & Restaurant · rated 4.2/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. Italian.
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.
