STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Ralph Tafuri didn’t set out to redefine the sports bar—but five years after opening Ralph’s Sports Bar at 1571 Richmond Road, he’s proud to have done just that.

“Coming from fine dining, when I decided I wanted a casual concept, I thought—what’s more casual than a sports bar?” Tafuri says. “The good news is that we’re changing people’s perception.”

That shift comes from Ralph’s commitment to scratch-made food that goes beyond typical pub grub. The restaurant recently earned second place for Best Sports Bar on Staten Island from News Break , an achievement Tafuri takes pride in.

“To be considered in the same category as some iconic Staten Island establishments is really something,” he says.

The menu features elevated offerings like a grilled seafood platter with

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