The best Soul Food
in Staten Island, NY.
All 3 soul food places in Staten Island, NY, measured the same way. 2 came out above the median. Top of the list is Shaw-nae’s House on 94; Big Al's Soul Food Kitchen takes second with 51. 100% of them sit at $$ — $15–30. What reviewers name most often: mac and cheese, fried chicken and oxtail.
- 2 deliver
- 1 take reservations
Shaw-nae’s HouseTop 10%
Top 10% in Richmond County, on 564 ratings.
Big Al's Soul Food KitchenLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in Richmond County.
Soul Food in Staten Island, NY, briefly
What is the best soul food in Staten Island, NY?
Shaw-nae’s House currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 94, built on 564 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.
How many soul food places are there in Staten Island, NY?
We track 3. 2 of them have earned a Sweet Score, which means they rated above the median for their county and category. The rest are listed with their address, hours and what people order — just without a number.
How much does soul food cost in Staten Island, NY?
The commonest price band on this list is $$ — $15–30 — covering 100% of the places we track here.
How is this list ordered?
By the Sweet Score, a 4–96 rating built from where a place ranks against others in its own county and its own category. 50 is the median, 78 is the top quarter, 90 is the top 10%. A place below the median is still listed — it just doesn't carry a number, because we only publish a score when it's good news.
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Rankings order by the Sweet Score; ties break by the tasters’ score. Promoted placements never appear in rankings — they’re labeled and live elsewhere. How ranking works →