Rockaway Burgers, Oxtails and Sunset Coffee

4.3 (243)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:30 – 20:30; Fri – Sat, 11:30 – 21:00

165 Beach 116th Street

Fresh burgers, crinkle-cut fries, homemade mozzarella sticks and a mango slushy come with working pinball machines at this spot near the boardwalk at 165 Beach 116th St. It opens daily at 11:30 AM and closes at 9 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.

4.6 (83)

Tue, 00:00 – 21:00; Wed – Sun, 12:00 – 21:00

2-64 Beach 116th St

Oxtails, baked mac and cheese with a crisp top, candied yams, collard greens, catfish and banana pudding are ordered at the counter of this welcoming spot at 2-64 Beach 116th St. It is open Tuesday through Sunday until 9 PM and closed Mondays.

4.6 (49)

Wed, 16:00 – 23:05; Thu, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri, 15:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 15:00 – 01:01 (+1); Sun, 15:00 – 22:00

111-30 Beach Channel Dr

Coffee, craft beer and pastries are served at this tiny vintage-style spot at 111-30 Beach Channel Dr near the Rockaway ferry, with sunset views over Jamaica Bay and vinyl sold from a van. It opens Wednesday through Sunday from 3 or 4 PM and closes Mondays and Tuesdays.

4.6 (1,215)

Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 21:00

86-01 Shore Front Pkwy

Surf-ready waves, beach access and boardwalk views make this beach park at 86-01 Shore Front Pkwy the Rockaway peninsula's main draw, open daily from 6 AM to 9 PM. Summer crowds peak between Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the site was rebuilt after Superstorm Sandy.