MARINA CAFE

(154 Mansion Ave., Staten Island; marinacafesiny. com) This seafood institution and banquet hall has renovated its sprawling outdoor patio space that overlooks Great Kills Harbor on Staten Island. And that includes a raw bar swimming in littleneck clams, oysters, jumbo lump crab meat and oyster shooters available on the Tiki Bar menu. The laid-back ambiance, with palm trees and colorful neon lights at night, is great for taking in views of the water with DJ-spun music on weekends, and a live band every Sunday. Italian menu classics like arancini (rice balls) and a selection of pizzas are also available.