Lakruwana is a Sri Lankan restaurant on Staten Island with a $15 all-you-can-eat buffet and outdoor seating.

The Coupe is where you should be drinking rum cocktails outside on Staten Island.

Vinum is an Italian wine bar on Staten Island with a big, covered backyard.

Flour And Oak is a cool-looking Italian spot on Staten Island with affordable Neapolitan pizzas.

Flagship Brewing is where you should be getting your craft beer needs met on Staten Island.

Mar Mar is a Syrian spot in Staten Island that has great muhammara and belly dancing shows on weekends.

Bayou is a New Orleans-inspired brunch and dinner spot on Staten Island with an outdoor area that looks like it’s always celebrating Mardi Gras.

Jelisa’s Cafe is a Dominican bakery on Staten Island where you can stop by for a big plate of pernil or a smoothie.

The Phunky Elephant on Staten Island is a tavern with American food, bingo brunch, and a big outdoor area where you can hang out with a friend.

Bin 5 is an Italian spot with a back garden on Staten Island that’s perfect for date night.

99 Favor Taste is a Chinese hot pot restaurant with a bunch of locations around NYC, including this New Dorp Lane spot on Staten Island.

Koten’s is a Caribbean and American restaurant on Staten Island with a fantastic backyard, late night hours, and lots of drink specials.

Royal Crown Bakery on Staten Island sells Italian cookies, cakes, and pastries, as well as to-go lunch stuff like sandwiches with sweet soppressata.

The Richmond Town location of this nearly century-old Staten Island ice cream chain has a bunch of picnic tables where you can eat a sundae.

Duffy’s is an old-school sports bar in Staten Island that serves a great burger.

The Staten Island Ferry is free, and you can use it to get to and from Staten Island. Or you can treat it like a floating bar with an outdoor deck.