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!!

A pretty solid Diner and a satisfactory trip to the way there. It's definitely a popular joint,…read moredespite the pretty massive size of the spot, there were a lot of people there on a Tuesday morning. Despite the traffic, service time didn't take a hit from it. The waitress kindly took my order and I got all of my food within 10 minutes. I had the Fried Mozzarella for a starter, Chicken Caesar Honey Wrap with waffle fries for the entree and Iced Tea because I figured dessert would be too much for both my appetite and wallet. The Fried Mozzarella pieces had a type of pull that you would expect and one I haven't seen in awhile. It was delightful in taste and texture. The Ceasar Wrap and Waffle Fries were very filling. It was very good but it felt like I over ordered on food again so I finished as much as I could. I've had a pretty good meal at a fair enough price. The place has a lot to offer so you'll find something there.

I still can't not say this but NY Diners are not your typical diners for anyone who is not from NY…read more These diners are restaurants in disguise !!! lol But as any diner there is a very extensive menu and something for every palate. We came after church for a birthday brunch. And the tunes were all gospel. The serve me was nice and attentive. This menu is Caribbean at heart 'n You can expect the over the top desserts. I had their bacalitos and jerk Salmon and we had a cheesecake for dessert. This bread basket with onion bread and cornbread nice and warm is a hit !!

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.

To say this restaurant was a knockout is an understatement, I came off the plane starving and me…read moreand a friend decided to go here. It was her second time, but my first. I decided to order the wings and those were absolutely delicious, I'm glad I went with the chili sauce and a hard crisp/well done for the chicken. I got the apple martini which is a drink that I've only drank but so many times in my life, but it was honestly made very well and questions were asked while they were making it so that was a plus. My friend had the lychee martini and the empanadas and I tried those as well and those were absolutely delicious. Service was excellent, the space was very spacious as well and I like the overall ambience of the spot. I would definitely check this out again for sure.

Haven't been here in over a year and the food is still as good as I remembered it. we had the…read moresweet chili wings, my fav, and beef empanadas and spicy calamari. The empanadas was a little to crunchy for me. I am use to them being soft but I would've enjoyed it better with a cafesito for breakfast or as a snack but not as an appetizer; was still tasty. The spicy calamari my friend ordered I don't eat spicy but he said it was good. The wingssss...yummy lol. The Red snapper was very good. I had it with white rice and beans and Maduros. My friend had the ultimate meal ... I didnt even get to try it ...see pics

It's been years but we are right next door and The Restaurant has the greatest breakfast. Prices…read moreare super reasonable. Highly, recommend.

Recently went back to this great old school diner. Not many places left like this. Love it.read more

I've never eaten here until today. My husband and I have been here for drinks in the past and it…read morewas fine. Today we ordered wings through a delivery app and they were not cleaned well. There were feathers on the chicken. I was highly disappointed because the flavor was good but we just couldn't eat them after seeing this. I hope they do better in the future. Giving two stars because they tried *shrug*

The space is large, with tables adequately spaced apart, which made me feel comfortable for…read moreconversation. The food was okay, I wasn't blown away, but good nevertheless. My rum punch was good and I had two. Felt good to try a local establishment. Think I'll return for happy hour drinks.

It's RIDICULOUS HOW LONG IT TAKES to get your food! It happens every Summer…read more The only POSITIVE thing I can say about them, is the DJ. That really livens up the place!

I decided to try a new place in the area. I'm glad I did the food was delicious!!…read more The menu is on the smaller side but it has variety of options and fairly priced. I had the surf burger platter with cheese it was good cooked just the way I asked with fries I also got a side order of nachos with chicken I love the different color nachos it was good. I will definitely be ordering from here again!

My husband and I went to this restaurant during my birthday trip to NYC. Its funny because we…read moreactually matched the beautiful asethics . loved the vibe of this restaurant. The DJ was spinning the hits! The staff was amazing. Our waitress Raya was an absolute doll. She made sure our experience was top notch. We got lamb chops and the lobster mac and cheese. The lobster mac and cheese was delicious! They even gave me a birthday shot!

Walking in here it looks like they were trying to create the ambiance of a vip booth at a strip…read moreclub. With the decor of backlit gold bottles at the bar and dirty large circular fixtures on the side walls, it is trying too hard to be upscale but comes off as tacky. The chairs are velvet and starting to look filthy. The food here was mid at best. The crab cakes were cold in the center and tasted like they had been microwaved. I thought the jerk wings were decent, if not a bit dry. The cocktails were good, we did the Lavender 75, but their presentation was so dead for a 20$ cocktail. They were served with a couple slices of dried lemon and a sprig of lavender with a small plastic straw floating askew in the glass. It seemed like it was our server's first time working, as she just didn't have the intuition and perception down and kept trying to get us to order more drinks after we said no more. She kept coming back and leaving because she forgot what we needed or had ordered. This was an overpriced and underwhelming experience for me and I will not be coming back.