A longtime St. George tapas spot near the Staten Island Ferry terminal known for a lively, always-packed dining room.
70 Bay St, Staten Island, NY 10301
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Yelp reviewers describe Beso as a spot with a reliable wait, noting 'there is usually a wait because it's always packed,' and recommend grabbing a seat at the bar for a drink while you wait for a table to open up, per Yelp.
Diners on Yelp say the room gets busiest around 8:00 p.m. and that Friday and Saturday evenings bring the liveliest, most crowded energy, while a weekday evening or early dinner tends to be quieter, per Yelp reviews of the restaurant.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: Recommended, especially on weekend evenings
Walk-ins: Yes, common; bar seating available while waiting
Mon-Thu 11:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-11pm, Sun 11:30am-9pm, per Yelp listing
Yelp reviewers say there's usually some wait since the restaurant is 'always packed,' especially on Friday and Saturday nights around 8pm, though no specific wait-time figure is reported.
Yelp reviewers suggest calling ahead for a reservation since the restaurant does get busy, particularly on weekend evenings.
Yes — walk-ins are common, and Yelp reviewers recommend sitting at the bar for a drink while you wait for a table.
Sources: Yelp