Chinar On The Island

Chinar On The Island is a restaurant serving Georgian, Russian and Mediterranean-inspired dishes, with a menu that mixes traditional recipes with modern touches. Known dishes include khachapuri filled with cheese, shkmeruli chicken in creamy garlic sauce, six-hour braised short ribs, and a range of kebabs grilled to order. The menu also covers salads, soups, seafood like branzino and Chilean sea bass, and a few fresh fish and dumpling plates.

The restaurant takes reservations through its website and offers takeout and delivery, along with catering and private party rooms. Hours run Tuesday through Friday from noon to 10 PM and weekends until 11 PM, and the restaurant is closed on Mondays. Chinar is on Sand Lane on Staten Island, and the kebab platters for two or more people are a good option for groups.