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97-01 Shorefront Parkway

Queens, New York 11358

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Where To Eat And Drink In Rockaway Beach

A guide to the best restaurants and bars in Rockaway Beach, NY.

Lobster Joint

$$$$

Seafood in Rockaway Beach

Written by

Andrew Steinthal

97-01 Shorefront Parkway

Queens, New York 11358

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Perfect For: Lunch Outdoor/Patio Situation Quick Eats

97th Street has the biggest variety of concessions on the boardwalk, including a barbecue place (Breezy’s), a ceviche stand (La Cevicheria), a full service bar (Low Tide Bar), and our top pick, Lobster Joint. Get a lobster roll, and eat it at one of the picnic tables.

Lunch Outdoor/Patio Situation Quick Eats

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Rippers

Rippers is a little spot right on the boardwalk in Rockaway Beach where you can get hot dogs and burgers.

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Tacoway Beach

What was once called Rockaway Taco is now called Tacoway Beach. The good news? The fish tacos are still the best in town.

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RBQ Rockaway Beach BBQ

RBQ is a big barbecue spot in the Rockaways where you can eat something that’ll force you to take a nap afterwards.

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Whit’s End Pizza Parlour

Whit’s End is a pizza and seafood place on Beach 97th Street that makes some of the best pizza in the Rockaways.

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Pier A Harbor House

Pier A Harbor House is one of the best dining al fresco restaurants in NYC, complete with a view of the Statue Of Liberty and a massive outdoor/patio situation.

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Docks Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill

Docks is a good spot for Happy Hour drinks and snacks near Grand Central.

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Catch

It is no understatement to say that Catch is the most over-the-top, ridiculous dining operation the Meatpacking District has ever seen. Thankfully though, the service is fantastic, and the food is pretty great as well, despite the absurdity of it all.

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The Mermaid Inn

A staple in the Infatuation playbook since back in 2003 when we were standing in line outside of terrible Manhattan night clubs and listening to nothing but Brand New and 50 Cent. The fish here is always fresh and fantastic, and the lobster roll is very solid.

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Tacoway Beach

What was once called Rockaway Taco is now called Tacoway Beach. The good news? The fish tacos are still the best in town.

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Lobster Joint

Lobster Joint is closest thing to a clam shack that you can find in Greenpoint, and it's absolutely perfect for summer day drinking.

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Connolly’s

Connolly’s is an old-school Irish bar near Rockaway Beach where you should get a piña colada in a styrofoam cup.

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High 97

High 97 is a concession stand with burgers and fried fish at Beach 97th Street in Rockaway Beach.

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