Shaw-naé's House
American, Soul Food · Tompkinsville-Stapleton-Clifton-Fox Hills, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Neighbourhood Soul Counter
Dress
Casual
Why go
Shaw-naé's House is worth targeting if the goal is soul food in Staten Island rather than another Manhattan-centered dinner. The limited dinner schedule makes timing the main constraint, but booking difficulty is listed as easy, so it is more approachable than many New York restaurants with fresh critical attention.
About Shaw-naé's House
Shaw-naé's House is a New York City restaurant serving American and Soul Food. Its schedule is narrow: dinner hours run Thursday through Saturday from 5–10 PM, with the restaurant closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday. That makes it a place to plan around rather than a casual any-night fallback.
Choose it for American and Soul Food
The clearest reason to consider Shaw-naé's House is its focused cuisine identity: American and Soul Food. For diners building a New York City dining itinerary, it is a more specific choice than a generic dinner, especially if the goal is to center the meal on that cuisine rather than cover many styles at once.
Shaw-naé's House is also recognized on the New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City list at #81 in 2026. That recognition is a useful trust signal, but the practical decision still comes down to whether its cuisine, limited dinner schedule, casual dress code fit the evening you are planning.
Timing matters because the window is narrow
Dinner is the practical play. Shaw-naé's House is open Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 5–10 PM, it is closed the rest of the week. It should not be planned as a lunch stop, a Sunday meal, or an early-week option.
Because the hours are limited, the safest approach is to plan ahead for the nights it is open: Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 5–10 PM.
For broader planning, use Our full New York City restaurants guide if this meal is part of a wider dining itinerary. Travelers building a full trip can pair that with Our full New York City hotels guide, Our full New York City bars guide, Our full New York City wineries guide, Our full New York City experiences guide. For another dining comparison, consider BOTA Supper Club, Enoteca Maria, Lakruwana, River Dock Cafe, or Seppe Pizza Bar.
Planning details
- Location
- 379 Van Duzer St, Staten Island, NY 10304
- Website
- shawnaeshouse.com
- Phone
- (845) 595-8511
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Shaw-naé's House reads as a neighborhood soulful anchor: a warm, classic expression of Southern-rooted American cooking that feels carefully tended rather than engineered for critics. The restaurant's intimate, cozy tone — reinforced by local loyalty and a 4.8 Google rating — frames it as a discovered favorite rather than a tourist stop. Its inclusion on the Times' Best Restaurants list highlights a place where community approval and journalistic attention meet; the result is a quietly distinguished spot that prizes authenticity and deep-flavored cooking over trend-driven flashiness.
Best For
This is a place for approachable, celebratory meals that skew toward family gatherings and casual special occasions. Rooted in neighborhood life on Van Duzer Street, the restaurant suits group dinners and relaxed evenings out where food is the focus. Critical acclaim and strong local reviews suggest it holds up for visitors seeking a meaningful taste of Staten Island’s culinary scene, while still feeling comfortable for residents returning regularly. Expect dinner service to be the primary draw, with the kitchen’s soulful staples anchoring the experience.
Ordering Tips
Start with the kitchen’s signature offerings to get a clear sense of its strengths: the Sugar Daddy Wings, Soul Fries, oxtails, ribs and collard greens are called out as standouts. Order a selection so you experience both the fried and braised techniques that define the menu, and lean on the staff’s recommendations when you arrive. Given the restaurant’s reputation and the depth of its dishes, prioritizing those signatures provides a reliable snapshot of why critics and local diners praise the place.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy living room atmosphere with couches, faux fireplace, mismatched decor, and warm personal service.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Sugar Daddy Wings
- Soul Fries
- Oxtails
- Ribs
- Collard Greens
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the group wants a lower-friction $$ choice, start with Seppe Pizza Bar; pizza is the safer consensus pick for mixed tastes. If the goal is a more distinctive Staten Island dinner but not soul food, Lakruwana is the better cross-shop for Sri Lankan cooking.
Restaurant context
How it compares on Staten Island
Choose Shaw-naé's House when the meal should center on American soul food and the appeal is a focused neighborhood dinner. Seppe Pizza Bar is the easier crowd-pleaser for groups that want pizza at a known $$ tier, while Lakruwana is the stronger alternative when the group wants Sri Lankan cooking and a more specific non-American cuisine lane.
Enoteca Maria is the closest cross-shop for diners who want a dinner with a clear point of view but prefer Italian food at a $$ tier. BOTA Supper Club works better if the night is more about a supper-club format than a straightforward restaurant meal, while River Dock Cafe is the more casual-sounding fallback when ease matters more than a cuisine-driven decision.
On value, Shaw-naé's House is harder to judge without a listed price tier, so the safer comparison is by intent: go here for soul food, Seppe Pizza Bar or Enoteca Maria for familiar $$ comfort, Lakruwana for a more cuisine-specific Staten Island detour. Booking is listed as easy, which gives it an advantage over venues where the planning friction becomes part of the decision.
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Compare Shaw-naé's House
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw-naé's House | New York City | American, Soul Food | 2026 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City · #812025 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City | ; |
| Seppe Pizza Bar | New York City | Pizza | 2025 Michelin Plate | $$ |
| Lakruwana | New York City | Sri Lankan | 2026 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City · #932025 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | $$ |
| BOTA Supper Club | New York City | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Enoteca Maria | New York City | Italian | 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | $$ |
| River Dock Cafe | New York City | No published awards | ; | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plan to visit Shaw-naé's House?
Plan around the limited schedule: Shaw-naé's House serves dinner Thursday through Saturday from 5–10 PM and is closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday. It is also listed as New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City #81 (2026), so planning around the open dinner window is sensible.
Does Shaw-naé's House handle dietary restrictions?
Shaw-naé's House is an American and Soul Food restaurant in New York City. Diners with allergy, dietary, or accommodation needs should contact the restaurant before going.
What are alternatives to Shaw-naé's House in New York City?
If you are comparing Shaw-naé's House with other options, consider BOTA Supper Club, Enoteca Maria, Lakruwana, River Dock Cafe, or Seppe Pizza Bar as other dining possibilities to research for your itinerary.
Is Shaw-naé's House good for solo dining?
Shaw-naé's House may fit a solo plan if you want American and Soul Food during its Thursday-to-Saturday dinner window. The dress code is casual, the main planning factor is the limited 5–10 PM schedule.
Is lunch or dinner better at Shaw-naé's House?
Dinner is the option. Shaw-naé's House is open Thursday through Saturday from 5–10 PM and closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, so it should not be planned as a lunch stop.
