St. George’s Spanish tapas spot worth the ferry
Beso is St. George’s go-to Spanish tapas restaurant — a bright, multi-floor, brick-walled room that gets buzzy and a little loud in the best way, with a coveted patio for warm-weather drinks. It sits about a ten-minute walk from the Staten Island Ferry terminal, making it one of the rare Staten Island destinations genuinely worth the boat ride from Manhattan. It’s a natural pre- or post-show stop near the St. George Theatre.
The kitchen runs tapas that wander from Spain into Cuban, Mexican, and Puerto Rican territory: grilled Portuguese octopus over patatas bravas, lamb chops with smoked-chili vinaigrette, seafood paella, and pitchers of white sangria. Weekend brunch rounds out the week. Expect creative cocktails and generous plates.
The Happy Hour
Happy hour lands Monday through Friday from 3:00 to 6:30pm, promoted by the restaurant as sangria, cocktails, and more, and served on the patio when the weather allows. The white sangria is the signature order. Exact happy-hour prices aren’t posted online — the menu lives in images — so confirm the current deal by phone or on Instagram before counting on specifics.
The Room
A bright, multi-floor space with exposed brick and playful photo-covered walls, buzzy and lively, plus a sought-after patio in warm months. The crowd is a mix of neighborhood regulars, theatergoers, and ferry-hopping visitors. It’s an easy, upbeat room for groups.
Who Beso Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Patio happy hour | Sangria and cocktails outdoors Monday through Friday, 3–6:30pm. |
| Pre-show dinner | Steps from the St. George Theatre for a tapas dinner before a show. |
| Sangria with friends | The white sangria by the pitcher is the house move for a table. |
| Ferry day trip | A ten-minute walk from the terminal makes it worth the ride from Manhattan. |
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Beso FAQ
When is happy hour at Beso?
Monday through Friday, 3:00pm to 6:30pm, on the patio and inside.
What’s on the happy hour?
Sangria, cocktails, and tapas. Exact pricing isn’t posted online, so confirm current deals directly.
Where is Beso?
At 70 Bay Street in St. George, Staten Island, about a ten-minute walk from the Staten Island Ferry terminal.
What is Beso known for?
Spanish tapas with Cuban, Mexican, and Puerto Rican influences, seafood paella, and pitchers of white sangria.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Beso before visiting for a specific deal.