Took a quick uber here from the beach and sat outside. It was a bit windy but still soo nice. Very…read morecasual vibes. If you love a good marg without as much sweetness, I highly recommend ordering a Skinny Margarita here. The bartender did a spectacular job. All of our drinks were quite strong and very delicious. We had Corn Nuggets as an appetizer. The nuggets were crispy and came with a lovely dipping sauce. The portion was great for 2 people (who aren't super hungry). Given the nuggets were only like $7, I'd say that's a pretty great deal. I also ordered the Tofu Poke Bowl. The tofu in the bowl was the perfect texture (not mushy) and was cooked in a delightfully sweet teriyaki sauce. I would 100% order it again. I couldn't have asked for a better post-beach meal. Con: they only have one bathroom. The line was insane. Other than that, 10 out of 10 would recommend!

I love this little hidden gem! Best place to hit up right after the beach or maybe just the start!…read moreHas really delicious sushi and drinks are perfect! This is my Rockaway beach bungalow! The service is good and the ambience is a fun tiki bar beach enjoy all day vibe!!! Go!!

Absolutely delicious. I love the Greek platter. So amazing. I had it last week. Everything there is…read morefantastic. . I look forward to going back.

I had a 6pm reservation on Thursday, August 20, 2026. This was our first time there. It was my…read morewife's birthday, and we wanted to try some place new. We read their menu online and saw they had our favorite, seared tuna. When our server came to our table, she told us that they didn't have any tuna that evening. So, we settled for the halibut. We also ordered one Caesar salad. The menu stated a 5% discount for cash, so our server took the original bill back & brought me a new one showing a $5 savings. Unfortunately, I didn't match the bill to the menu prices! I paid $140, including tip, and left the restaurant. There were tornado warnings in Atlantic Beach & I wanted to leave ASAP. When I arrived home, I realized I was overcharged approximately $10-$15 for our meals. I hope the owner of Beginnings responds to my experience!

Batesys is a barbecue restaurant in Rockaway Beach, just a few blocks from the beach. I stopped in…read morewith a few friends after a beach day on a weekend, and it was a great spot to grab some food and drinks. We started with the Henny Colada, which is an excellent spin on a piña colada. We got the regular size ($13 each plus tip and tax), but you can also get a 25 oz. version packaged in a can to take to the beach, which is a fun option. For food, we ordered a few sides to share: the cornbread, coleslaw, and potato salad, along with a pound of brisket ($32) and a brisket sandwich. The brisket was very good, flavorful and tender, and the barbecue sauce was also very good. The sides were well-priced, enjoyable, and easy to share, and they complemented the brisket nicely. We sat outside, and the service was quick and friendly. If you are in Rockaway, Batesys is definitely worth a stop, especially after a day at the beach. Very much recommend!

Cute restaurant near Rockaway beach for a quick bite after or before. They welcoming and kind, and…read morewe were able to quickly order our food and enjoy. Food was good. There wasn't that many options for what we were looking for so we ended up here. We wanted seafood specifically, but when we asked they did not have what we wanted available even though google maps told us they would. Sad. Nonetheless, we enjoyed the brisket and shrimp skewer. The bathroom always has a line. People come in regardless if they're customers or not to use the restroom. The whole time I was inside (45-ish minutes) at the restaurant there was a line. I gave up and just ended up using baby wipes on my face instead of washing it.

Red Stripe Beer...Oxtail Stew...Fried Fish...etc. Food is on point and made to order…read more Roomy immaculate delightful spot! The ambiance is truly laid back definitely Caribbean flow..Family business and the owner is most friendly... Outdoor seating too! Glorious setting sun surf n sand! Doesn't get better than!

Have eaten here multiple times - sweet potato fries are good, the shrimp, the side dishes. Enjoy…read morethe salmon dinner with macaroni and cheese which comes with cabbage. Usually have live music and/or events. Indoor and outdoor seating. Service is order at window, but they bring your food to your seat or you can just take out.

I traveled down to the Rockaways with my daughter to try out a place I've heard a lot about and…read morealways wanted to go . It was a little far for me but parking was easy and it was a nice night out . They have a parking lot but I usually go for the street when I can . As we approach you can hear the music see the locals having fun and it was fairly busy . TV's everywhere ! Every sport you can imagine . My daughter and I shared some apps and had a beer or two and some soft drinks . The pretzel was just ok nothing to really rave about . The chicken quesadillas was really good enjoyed that the flavor was robust . The nachos my daughter mostly ate that's what she wanted most . She said they were good maybe just a little heavy on the cheese ? The service was good she was very nice and checked on us a few times . Noise level is high so not a place for conversation but that's ok it's a sports bar pub type so it was expected. The prices were fair and overall it's a good joint . I imagine a hot summers night and kicking back with some cold beer and some nachos or wings . Good location could be a bit sketchy but the clientele here is def all rockaway and I mean all rockaway ! I would give it another try in a setting as I mentioned a Hot summers night !

Disrespectful, never answer their phone, have awful bands play mediocre music late into the night…read more Food is bland and as uninteresting as the people who run it.

The food was amazing , I love their tacos. Their steak was…read moreexpensive the presentation was on a flaming plate and it made the meal unforgettable . Service was good , our waitress was not really friendly but knowledgeable

Pros: generally all food options were tasty across the various beef, chicken, lamb and fish dishes…read moretried. The donuts were essentially zeppole. It's located across the street from the cedarhurst lirr train station and there is a lot of street parking within a block. Cons: it is very expensive for what it is...too much so for me to recommend it. No standout dishes. The coffee was bad.

Found this place during a layover at JFK. I ordered the barbacoa burrito with a side of chips and…read moresalsa. It was convenient where you can order online with the QR code, but I realized that you get your food quicker if you order directly with the waitress (not super busy when I was there). The chips were cold and pretty sure the salsa is pace from the jar. I would skip that. The burrito itself is not terrible. It was warm with lots of sour cream and chunks of meat unevenly distributed. Overall, fine to consume but will not recommend. On the plus side, the waitress was really nice.

DO NOT EAT HERE! Ordering on the app is very frustrating and…read moreclunky at best. Food is bad to mediocre and outrageously priced. Staff appears to be overwhelmed and completely disorganized. Food came at different times and despite asking repeatedly, eventually required literally chasing the waitress to get the rest of our order. Fortunately, we had a long layover. If not, we would have missed our connecting flight. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED!

Food and ambiance excellent. Service was subpar.waiter…read moreignored us.we got another waiter who never came by during the meal to check on us.The tip reflected what we thought of the service .

I was very disappointed with my first experience. I got the ribeye, whiped mashed potatoes wild…read moremushrooms and chocolate lava cake. For a $63 dollar ribeye one would expect it to be grilled but it's pan seard then finished on the grill. Not at all what I was expecting it tast like it was just pan seared. One of the worst steaks Iv had for that price. The mash potatoes tastes rancid and the $19 chocolate lava cake was clearly not made in house. It tasted like it came out of a box. The wild mushrooms were not well seasoned either with that being said they were the best thing I ordered. I wouldn't recommend nor will I be ordering from them again. Would have been better off with Applebee's.

We just came for dessert after dinner elsewhere and it was wonderful. The cookie skillet was…read moreperfectly gooey and warm, and the chocolate mousse was almost refreshing! Would also like to note the cozy ambiance during night time.

The food is delicious- from appetizers to dessert! The staff is always great- never have a…read morecomplaint here!