Best Restaurants in Rockaway Beach, New York City

Top Restaurants in Rockaway Beach

Up to 25 venues across all foods, ranked by FoodIndex Score.

1. #1

   Batesy’s BBQ and Bar

   Organic

   Organic burger chain offering grass-fed beef, bison, and plant-based options.

   68-20F Rockaway Beach Blvd · Rockaway Beach

   Google: 4.5 | Yelp: 4.2 | Uber Eats: 4.7

   FoodIndex Score 82.56

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2. #2

   Baya Bar

   Fresh Brew

   Riverdale neighborhood café brewing fresh coffee with a homely vibe.

   1-33 Beach 116th St · Rockaway Beach

   Google: 4.6 | Yelp: 4.4 | Uber Eats: 4.8

   FoodIndex Score 81.23

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3. #3

   Phase Surf

   Bold Brew

   Haitian café serving bold, Caribbean-style coffee and pastries.

   95-19 Rockaway Beach Blvd Unit B · Rockaway Beach

   Google: 5.0 | Yelp: — | Uber Eats: —

   FoodIndex Score 77.09

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4. #4

   Rockaway Roasters

   Smooth Coffee

   Dessert-forward café with sweet treats and creamy coffee drinks.

   92-06 Rockaway Beach Blvd · Rockaway Beach

   Google: 4.3 | Yelp: 3.8 | Uber Eats: 4.8

   FoodIndex Score 76.89

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5. #5

   Fat Cardinal Provisions

   French Pastries

   Upper East Side French bakery with delicate pastries and tarts.

   1-96 Beach 92nd St · Rockaway Beach

   Google: 4.8 | Yelp: — | Uber Eats: —

   FoodIndex Score 76.67

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6. #6

   Te Quiero

   Street Tacos

   Harlem cantina with street tacos and tequila flights.

   111-14 Rockaway Beach Blvd · Rockaway Beach

   Google: 4.1 | Yelp: 3.8 | Uber Eats: 4.6

   FoodIndex Score 76.01

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7. #7

   Bungalow Bar

   Cajun Boil

   Bronx location for Asian-Cajun boils with garlic butter crab.

   3-77 Beach 92nd St · Rockaway Beach

   Google: 4.4 | Yelp: 4.0 | Uber Eats: 5.0

   FoodIndex Score 74.51

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8. #8

   Bungalow Bar

   Classic American

   Battery Park City sports bar with classic American burgers and craft beer.

   3-77 Beach 92nd St · Rockaway Beach

   Google: 4.4 | Yelp: 4.0 | Uber Eats: 5.0

   FoodIndex Score 74.51

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9. #9

   Rockaway Beach Bakery

   Jamaican Patties

   Bronx Jamaican bakery with patties, hard dough bread, and cakes.

   87-10 Rockaway Beach Blvd · Rockaway Beach

   Google: 4.6 | Yelp: 4.4 | Uber Eats: —

   FoodIndex Score 74.31

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10. #10

    HH Heat Wave

    Smoked Seafood

    City Island BBQ and seafood spot with smoked fish and ribs.

    88-12 Rockaway Beach Blvd · Rockaway Beach

    Google: 4.5 | Yelp: — | Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 72.32

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11. #11

    La Cabaña Peruana

    Grilled Lobster

    Korean pub with grilled lobster, soju, and late-night seafood.

    91-17 Rockaway Beach Blvd · Rockaway Beach

    Google: 3.9 | Yelp: 2.9 | Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 70.53

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12. #12

    Panino Rustico

    Fresh Brew

    Bronx neighborhood café grinding beans fresh for every pot.

    4-31A Beach 129th St · Rockaway Beach

    Google: 4.6 | Yelp: 4.1 | Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 67.61

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13. #13

    Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

    Raw Bar

    Seafood bar with raw oysters, fried platters, and cocktails.

    86-01 Rockaway Beach Blvd · Rockaway Beach

    Google: 3.7 | Yelp: 2.1 | Uber Eats: 4.5

    FoodIndex Score 67.18

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14. #14

    Millie’s

    Smooth Coffee

    Modern Asian coffee bar serving smooth lattes and specialty drinks.

    4-37 Beach 129th St · Rockaway Beach

    Google: 4.7 | Yelp: 4.0 | Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 67.15

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15. #15

    Washed Up Beach Cafe

    Smooth Coffee

    Beachside café offering light bites and mellow coffee drinks.

    97-01 Shore Front Pkwy · Rockaway Beach

    Google: 4.6 | Yelp: 3.8 | Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 65.62

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16. #16

    Stop 1 Bagel & Deli

    Fresh Baked

    Astoria neighborhood bakery with fresh pastries and breads.

    95-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd · Rockaway Beach

    Google: 4.1 | Yelp: — | Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 62.67

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17. #17

    Dunkin'

    Latin Cakes

    Harlem Latin bakery with tres leches and Dominican cakes.

    68-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd · Rockaway Beach

    Google: 3.7 | Yelp: 2.2 | Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 49.58

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18. #18

    Red Hook Lobster Pound

    Grilled Fish

    Astoria seafood grill with Mediterranean-style grilled fish and octopus.

    97-01 Shore Front Pkwy · Rockaway Beach

    Google: 3.1 | Yelp: 3.5 | Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 47.85

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