Incas Grill Peruvian Cuisine

What a gem!!! Great service and great food! Food was tasty and filling. We came all the way from White Plains, NY for the food…

Finding out that there was Peruvian food on SI made me much more excited to be here. Came in on a Saturday at 4, the restaurant was completely empty. Got seated, had a pitcher of sangria and I already knew I wanted the roasted chicken. However, the specials that they were offering today caught my attention. Braised short ribs! So why not get both? The waitress came back and said they were out. So we went with their 16oz rib eye– which we had asked for medium rare. Our food finally came out and everything looked so good! Took one bite of the steak and it was well, very well done, but the chicken was absolutely amazing! Would have been 5 stars if they had cooked the steak the way we had asked! All in all great place, and great food!

I was originally apprehensive about dining here because it’s in the middle of «nowhere». I accidentally passed the restaurant twice. In fact, the only reason this place does not receive five stars from me is because of the location. Parking is limited, and if you blink, you will miss the restaurant. Everything else about this place was a pleasant surprise. I arrived before 7pm when the restaurant was empty. I had a great conversation with the owner. He was gregarious and welcoming as he talked about the origins of the restaurant and his experiences in Peru. The waitress was equally pleasant. By 7:30pm, the restaurant was alive with happy patrons. The ambiance was perfect for conversation and the food was amazing! I will be a return customer.

We were very excited to try Inca, since we had never had Peruvian before.
We started with the special appetizer that had ceviche, mashed potato with octopus and calamari. It was absolutely delicious and probably the best octopus we’ve ever had!
My husband ordered the rotisserie chicken and I ordered a trout special. When the trout came out I was surprised to see it breaded (which was a problem for me since I am gluten free). Even though it was my mistake for not being clear about my dietary restrictions, the chef quickly replaced my fish with a chicken dish a no extra charge.
We loved our meal and the service. We plan on making it a regular spot.
Delicious.

A unexpected little gem in the middle of nowhere — fresh, flavorful dishes infused with traditional homecooking from the owner’s family recipes back in Peru. Delicious ceviche, traditional Peruvian roast chicken and specials of different fish and meats. The chicken is my current favorite, roasted with delicious spices and always cooked to perfection, the most juicy chicken I’ve ever had. If you’re looking for something a little different on the island, definitely check this place out when you get the chance.

Check this place out! Fantastic service and the cook comes out to personally introduce himself. Really a gem!

Fresh, well presented, bountiful: Peruvian cuisine has much to offer the hungry individual with an adventurous spirit. The land of the Incas, a civilization that rivaled ancient Egypt, has many textures and flavors in its many food offerings.

Amazing!!! Everything was wonderful from the food to the service. It’s a little bit of a wait for the food but with good company, some drinks… the food is worth the wait. Very lively atmosphere. We ordered the scallop special which was mouth watering and the meat stuffed mashed potatoes. For entrée, I had the paella and my husband had the steak, both spectacular! For dessert we had Peruvian cheesecake and the dulce de leche cake which was unbelievable! Must try the Peruvian beer and Peruvian cola!

I had no idea this place existed until I walked passed it a few weeks ago. Turns out it has been here for two years. Being that I like to try new local restaurants, especially ones that are not your typical Staten Island restaurant I decided to try this place ASAP. I was pleasantly surprised with this place and have been telling everyone I know that they must check it out!
I came here on a Friday night (11÷6÷15). There was a decent enough crowd already at the other tables, the atmosphere was very nice, something I’d expect in the city, lighting was nice, décor was nice, traditional music…
To start with I had their special which was a trio of ceviche, a mashed cold potato (??) topped with grilled octopus, which was the BEST grilled octopus I have ever had and lastly fried calamari. For the entrees I had the whole fish special with was served in a tomato sauce and clams. My companion had the swordfish special which was served with a delicious rice. I had the peach sangria with my dinner which was very good.
The staff was impeccable and I am assuming what was the owner/​chef brought over a complimentary piece of cake at the end of dinner.
I really wish I could have remember the names of the dishes we ate, everything was fantastic and I look forward to having dinner there again! It really is a hidden treasure!
Parking is limited, but it’s fairly easy to find a spot on one of the side streets.

This restaurant makes Peruvian dishes with a flare! Inca’s crates a dining experience with the tastes and flavor of Peru with a twist. Each dish is familiar yet new. Classics such as lomo saltaldo, pollo ala brasa, and ceviche stay true to originals but with a distinct spice and flavor. The fun begins with the specials and various apps. Papa la huancaina dish is beautifully interpreted. Fish dishes are always done fresh and available as a whole fish sautéed, grilled or fried. Highly recommend this hidden gem off Clove Road in Staten Island.

I went there with my husband and we loved it… the chef came out and greeted us offering us the specials for the night, the service was excellent and the waitress was a gem. the food was out of this world, My husband had the ribs with the rice and beans .I had the fish. delicious…I will definetly go back again:))

Well let me tell you about this hidden gem. It’s literally a 10mins walk from my house and I didn’t realize it until one day I was stuck in traffic on Clove Road and glanced to my right. There is was a Peruvian restaurant. So last night after coming from the gym I decided to stop in a eat with a friend of mine. First of all the service was amazing. I am big on that and if you are too this is the place for you.
We decided to have to ceviché martini and the rotisserie chicken with salad and garlic rice. Let me tell you something it was delicious. The owner came out to greet us and we had a local juice that was delish as well! Needless to say I loved this restaurant. It’s accessible by car (limited parking) by train Grasmere station and a 2 min walk and by bus S53 and a 1 min walk! Definitely give it a try!

Fabulous experience all around! We came here at around 9:00 p. m on a Friday night. It was beginning to get cold out a couple of weeks earlier, and the restaurant was warm and cozy inside. We were immediately greeted by the hostess (so sorry I don’t remember her name, she was tall and thin, and phenomenal!) who was also our waitress for the night. After she spent 2 to 3 minutes explaining the specials, drink specials and her personal recommendations, she brought out the complimentary house appetizer of roasted corn kernels and a spicy green sauce which was delicious, albeit a little hard to eat (as most delicious foods can get somewhat messy). Suddenly, another waitress came and folded a napkin into the laps of my guest and I– which initially I was taken aback by, but then regarded it as a gesture of familial hospitality, which really impressed me.
I had to get the ceviche, as I had never had ceviche before. I got the ceviche martini and my guest got what was a potato croquette of sorts stuffed with meat. I am a «pescatarian» (3 months and counting, woo hoo) so I can’t speak for the taste, but my guest enjoyed it. I LOVED the ceviche. If you’re a sushi type person, you’ll agree. So many bright citrus-​y flavors, with the chunks of shrimp and fish… It was love in a glass. I had to refrain myself from drinking the marinade! For the entrees, I had the jaleo mixto, which was a platter of fried seafood (HUGE PORTION, by the way), and my guest got the paella, which was huge and also came with a side of ceviche (which I got to enjoy again =)). We both loved everything, and couldn’t finish either dish, but took them home of course.
For dessert, we had to get the cheesecake, mainly for the presentation, which was set ablaze before delivery to our table. Beautiful photo op. And tasted like a cross between flan and New York Style Cheesecake. YUM. Also, throughout the night, we ordered several drinks. I tried the white sangria (sweet and a little weak for my taste), the red sangria (more flavorful, more of a punch) and both a light and dark ale Peruvian beer (both were delicious). The tip was included with our bill, so there was no guesswork after a deliciously boozy night with good company, excellent service, beautiful ambiance, and delicious food (with leftovers to boot!).
Caesar, the Executive Chef, even came out and mingled with the customers, which was an awesome touch. I didn’t want to leave at the end of the night lol. On another note, we arrived at 9 thinking that the restaurant closed at 10:30, when it actually closed at 10 that night. There were 3 tables left in the restaurant at 10:30 just chatting, and then they dimmed the lights, turned on some party lights and turned the music up a little. I thought that was a nice touch, and a departure from the waiter or waitress hastily placing the check on your table minutes to closing like in most of the restaurants on the island.
All in all, I emphatically recommend this place, and am planning to return tomorrow to try their other dishes!

Excellent food and service! Highly recommended. Must try the ceviche mixto ! The cheesecake is very good as well.

I’ll be honest — I wasn’t expecting to eat anything spectacular when I walked in here, because, being vegan, I cannot eat what the popular dishes. We came in at around 3 or 3:30pm, so we were the only ones there. The waitress put on some music when we came in, and gave us some small dish that reminded me of corn nuts (that’s probably exactly what it was, but homemade version). It was very delicious and had a nice crunch.
I ordered platanos with rice and beans. Platanos were excellent — crispy and crunchy with the right amount of chewiness right in the middle. The rice and beans were not the typical white rice with black beans deal — they used a white type of bean and cooked it in with the rice (it was not typical white rice, either!). There was a nice garlic flavor in it, and it was sooo good! I could’ve eaten another serving of it. I asked for hot sauce and that hot sauce was both extremely spicy and delicious, which are two terms you don’t generally hear together when it comes to hot sauce. It was made with rocoto pepper and made in house!
My boyfriend got the seafood fried rice, which looked like something from a Chinese restaurant, but with lots of seafood and the rice was darker? There were even chopsticks stuck into the top (LOL?!), and he said that he didn’t have that the last time he went, so I’m not too sure why they did that.
Food was absolutely delicious, and I will gladly eat here again.

Very cool spot. Moderately priced. Admittedly, I am not the biggest fan of Peruvian cuisine, I mean how many different sauces can you throw on a boiled potato? But what that said everything I tried here was good.
For the appetizers we shared Causa Rellena de Camerones & a special which included three small boiled potatoes with three different sauces, (one of which was the traditional Huancaina Sauce). The first appetizer with the Shrimp was tasty, but had too much mayonaise for my liking. Also, it included one shrimp, which is mildly annoying especially when sharing an appetizer with someone. The special appetizer was alot better, although a bit on the boring side.
On to the entrees… I had a pork ossu bucco special which was tasty. My girl friend had a steak with spaghetti and green sauce entrée and that was enjoyable as well. The entrees were far better than the appetizers.
The service was attentive and pleasant. The owner greeted us and checked on us during the meal. When we declined desert, they generously brought us out a cookie sandwich with caramel. To me this was a nice gesture that shows that the owner understands hospitality. Even though desert isn’t my thing, I appreciate the thought.
I believe they have wine, but not mixed drinks. A full service bar would be perfect here. I will certainly be back regardless. This is the kind of place that does thing correctly, most importantly making the customer feel at home and appreciated.

This place is amazing. Came here with my husband today for lunch. Wasn’t expecting much but my god was I wrong. Started off with the sangria — they have both red and white and sell by the glass — delicious! We then ordered the choritos ala inca which are mussels with onions, tomato and corn. It was fantastic. We then got two specials not on the menu. I ordered the steak with shrimp which was seasoned perfectly. My husband ordered the fish that was breaded and served with marinated onions. I didn’t know which dish i loved more! To top it off the staff was amazing! I cannot wait to go back and try all the other items they have!

I like to review restaurants after I’ve been there about 2 – 3 times so that I can give a more holistic view of my experiences.
I’ve eaten here once and picked up my order twice. The first time I ordered, they didn’t make one of the dishes and I had ordered. I was pretty disappointed once I got home as the food was for a mother’s day dinner. I spoke to Cesar and he said that I can either come pick up the $ 20 or can have the dish delivered to my house. As my house is about a 15 – 20 minute drive from the restaurant, I didn’t bother driving back to pick up $ 20 and felt bad to have them deliver just one dish as they were busy.
The next time I ordered (about 2 months later), I mentioned to Cesar what happened and he instantly remembered. They of course made the dish for me and didn’t charge me
Overall, the restaurant is great. You can tell that Cesar, the manager has been working in the restaurant business for quite some time. He will make you feel like home the minute you arrive and make sure all your needs are accomodated.
Highly recommend getting the chicken which also comes with fries. The chicken with rice and green sauce alone are worth going to this restaurant for. The menu also includes a lot of seafood dishes if you’re into that.

Excellent food and service!!! I was looking for a restaurant around that neighborhood because my girlfriend will be completing her residency at a near by hospital.
Mind you, I live in Brooklyn. I went on Unilocal and Google maps and noticed the 4 – 5 stars that this restaurant received. I can I tell you– all the stars were well deserved!
Our servers and the manager were very attentive and always asked if we were ok or needed anything-​and I thank them for that.
The restaurant itself is very intimate and not big– which made you feel like you were eating among family. The food was AMAZING! Cooked to perfection and fresh! I had the salmon with a rich and creamy sauce, my friend had the seafood rice and another has the steak down medium rare-​everything was cooked to perfection and I will reiterate that the food was fresh!
I will come back and make INCAS one of my go to spots when I am in Staten Island. After all, the TOLL is a killer-​so I must make it worth it!

Fantastic Peruvian food here on the Island! Now I don’t have to go to Jersey or Queens for it.
We ordered my two go-​to dishes whenever I’m in a Peruvian restaurant: the rotisserie chicken and the Jalea.
The chicken was ridiculously flavorful and one of the best I had. The Jalea was perfectly crispy with a good assortment of seafood.
The only reasons why this place did not get a perfect 5 stars was that the salchipapas was a bit soggy and the hotdogs in the salchipapas was not kosher dogs which are my preference. Also the restaurant is a bit pricier than the Peruvian places I’m used to.
I’ll post pics of my dishes