50 Best Bars near Rockaway Beach

“Everything. Great place. Great summer place. Now it will be open 365 days a year“

“💯👌 Drinks ✅ Food ✅ Vibe ✅“

“Great food and very friendly staff!“

“Beautiful bar and people , I felt at home and am new to the area but enjoy and recommend. I am impressed.“

“Great concept. Drinks were on point, bartender was on top of things. Quick serve cocktails with complexity that would take 10x the time to build from scratch . Small quaint space, an expansion is in smart move in the future.“

“Did know what to expect but everything was absolutely delicious. I got the Baba Bowl and added avocado and the apple bottom drink was yummy!“

“Good food and coffee and friendly staff👍👍👍👍👍“

“Excellent food, nice selection of snd beer and dessert was outstanding. Will definitely revisit.“

“I truly love coming here, it’s like being transported into a cozy realm through Lynchian red curtains. The vintage aesthetic honoring the space’s history, the plating, the ambiance, the playlist, the exceptional and welcoming service - all of it makes me feel at home (away from home).

The food is truly sublime and without any pretentiousness - yet with creative attention to detail and the perfect sized portions - just truly delicious. I recommend grabbing a few dishes for the table and sharing to have the full experience of the menu, which also makes it even more familial feeling. I tend to try the specials and lean toward the seafood delicacies.

Don’t forget to save room for the one-of-a-kind desserts and treat yourself to a cocktail, you deserve it - duh! 💖“

“The food is amazing! We had the mussels, Brussels sprouts, artichoke hearts, chicken, shepherd’s pie, fish sandwich, and burger. The drinks were wonderful and the ambiance was so much fun. Really had a laugh at the bathroom with all the googly eyes.“

“Fun indoor/outdoor dining environment and delicious food make for a nice night out!“

“The food was impeccable. The shish barak stood out immediately — brought fully to life by Huda’s deft touch of spice. Among the appetizers, the bandora showcased heirloom tomatoes at their absolute freshest, while the rakkat achieved a rare and graceful balance between sweet and savory. The kibbeh naya is a must-try for anyone who appreciates raw meat.

Service, courtesy of Ismail, was warm without being intrusive, striking exactly the right note. We will be back.“

“Local hangout with tasty drinks!“

“1. The bar is gorgeous. I asked for a white negroni sans suze and madame bartender made it perfectly. Exquisite.

2. I’ve never been a part of the french fries debate until coming here. Best french fries I’ve had hands downs. Had with the garlic aioli and oysters. Oui Oui.

3. The playlist in here is another level. Perfect volume, great for conversation but also great for listening. Explores all genres but with an excellent through line. Thoroughly enjoyed and would come back for the vibes alone.

4. The design and flow of this space is very well thought out. Highly recommend popping into Milly’s and making it a regular spot on your list. 10/10 recommend.“

“Delicious food, cooked perfectly! Top notch waitstaff, and wonderful atmosphere! Two thumbs up! Perfect place for a special occasion!“

“Decent spot for some live music. It gets tight in there, and the chairs suck but it's a great spot in the stuy to pop in and listen to good music. Food is decent as well but it can be awkward to eat depending on where you're sitting.“

“Great atmosphere, great service, and good drinks.“

“this is a very cute karaoke bar with good food options and lots of drink options. The service was great. I really enjoyed my time here. I also love the private room. They aren’t too expensive as well as the food prices. I recommend coming for a happy hour as they are really cheap as well would come again.“

“Came here with my wife for our 7th anniversary. It was nothing short of outstanding. The service was amazing, everyone was so friendly and the food was absolutely delicious. Loved the wine pairings too. Absolutely one of the best meals I’ve had in New York and totally worthy of all the hype. We will be back.“

“Trove is a neighborhood gem, perfect for a casual lunch or dinner but also amazing for a private party. In July I booked Trove for a daytime weekend private event, a surprise brunch celebrating my dad’s 70th birthday. He had a ton of family coming in from Ireland so we wanted the event to feel special and the food to be excellent. We also wanted to have flexibility to mix and mingle and enjoy each other’s company. Trove absolutely delivered. The food and drinks were delicious, which was not surprising given my previous visits there. The party guests were raving about it as they ate—salad, yogurt, French toast, the pizza of course, etc!

However the real star is the owner, Kaylan. She coordinated the party details with me and manned the bar for the entire party. She was so helpful, anticipating our needs before we did and pitching in with all requests (finding a playlist my dad requested, lowering the music for the “surprise” part of the party, taking a group photo, clearing tables as folks were eating, refilling drinks and keeping the self-serve drink station staffed). She was so lovely that, again, my family was raving about the service even in the midst of the party. My 10 month old was also there and as always Trove is a great kid-friendly spot during the day. I’m a lifelong loyal customer now and can’t wait to be back for my next brunch or dinner!“

“We went there mainly to listen to the music, which was really good, but people were a little too loud, so it was hard to really focus on the music. Also, the area where the DJ plays is basically filled with dinner tables, so you can’t really hang out there while the DJ is playing unless you have a table.“

“We held a rehearsal dinner for my son and daughter in law at the Silverlight Tavern and everything was absolutely 10 Star Perfect!! The food, the party room, the bartender and the management were all so wonderful and made our event the perfect opening for a fantastic wedding weekend! I can’t thank you enough!!!“

“Love L&V! The natural wine list is awesome, lots of orange wine and other fun options I'd never tried. The bartender walked us through a few different wines without being precious about it. The cocktail list is great, too. Space has such a good vibe and it never felt stuffy even though the wine knowledge runs deep. I'm already planning to bring friends back. Best wine bar in Greenpoint, hands down.“

“Just a great neighborhood pub.“

“Great, fun space! Has a shuffleboard inside. Food was good: the pickled onions are yummy but the fries are mid.

Hope to be back again, found out they do host comedy shows monthly.

Update: they no longer have shuffleboard and I am not sure about the comedy shows BUT their Chicken Cheese Nachos is BANGING!“

“Food was great! And bonus, the husband/wife team at Concrete were so welcoming and made you feel like they had you over for dinner.“

“Best menu- Delish good and ambience! Had the best time tonight!!!! Been customers for almost nine years and we love our staples💕💕💕“

“The food was absolutely delicious, as were the drinks and the service. We really loved our experience there while visiting our family in Floral Park.“

“I really loved this place. It has a nice indoor and maybe an even nicer outdoor area. The staff was very kind too. I came here with a mission. 😎 I’m a huge fan of tripa so of course i tried the TRIPA taco and i chose ASADA too with steak. I really loved both, the textures, the flavours, everything was great. I loved the texture of the tripa tha most!!! Oh and the texture of the tortilla… wow, i loved that too. 😋“

“LOVE this place. I don't come often, but every time I have, I've had a great experience. Chicken fingers are pretty great ?, and bartender Sean (not Shaun or God forbid Shawn ?) is super friendly and makes awesome drinks! I've sat outside, and the service out there is awesome, too! Great vibe, all around. Oh, and the 70's music is outstanding! An extra bonus ? ?“

“Nice cozy neighborhood spot good for drinks and appetizers and food great ambiance“

“Had a great experience mom and pop bar and restaurants like this are truly hard to find these days with the mass corporate bars now. Taking over everything!

Staff is amazing wings were awesome! I’ll be returning very soon thanks guys had a great time!“

“Quaint place! The Italian beef and sour beer are great!“

“This is hands down one of the most special places in Brooklyn, maybe all of NYC. Something about Barzakh inherently feels like home from the second you walk in the door. Every time I’ve been here, the vibe has been unique. At night, it feels exciting, and carries an element of alternative nightlife. During the day, it’s analog, cozy, like your own back yard, and during community events, it’s a place for folks from every background to come together and appreciate a new form of art they may not have been exposed to before. This cafe is everything life in NYC should be—community driven, exciting, familiar in some ways, foreign in others.

Special shoutout to the owner and the staff. Some of the kindest people you’ll ever meet.“

“I’m not giving full stars cause the staff kicked us out after being there for roughly 30 minutes and wanted us to come back in but wait in line and pay a cover. We had no idea a band was playing that night, and they could have told us at the door. We were all in the middle of games and drinks so it was not ideal. Outside of this, i was impressed with the amount of weird retro niche games, and it had a proper dive bar atmosphere. Would probably return, hopefully they improve their customer service by that time.“

“Unique drinks and sandwiches, great prices“

“Love this place to pieces! Invited all my girls for sing-a-long Saturday and every single person had a blast here. The food is delicious and the vibes are immaculate. Service could be improved but overall the experience is always a 10/10 here. Such an affordable spot to have a fun get together with friends. Will come back again and again!“

“A great place to play, great place to see a show. They really care about the sound!“

“Food was good and friendly customer service. I will recommend everyone this place.“

“Great local bar! You feel welcomed when you come into the bar. The bartender Nicole helped us out with the drinks and was very friendly! I would definitely come back again soon.“

“I had my bday party at honeys this year and had an incredible time. Daniel set us up with a great birthday package, and we were able to use the DJ booth to put on our own sets.

There are 3 distinct areas, and we used all of them. Started our evening on the roof deck, which has incredible views, DJed in the barrel room which has a great dance vibe, and finished the night with cocktails at tables in the front bar. Our friends all messaged us about what a great time they had. A+ venue“

“it's ok. a little prentencious“

“Best Bloody Mary! Best Saturday play list! Great bar! ❤️“

“I was in on Friday for lunch , we sat at the bar. We were given the menu and a lunch special menu. We both ordered off the lunch special menu, and both got the same a pork jäger schnitzel with some French fries…15 bucks. The food was hot and tasty and the price was reasonable. The bartender was friendly and attentive, if you’re in the area this may be the best lunch deal in town.“

“Nice place to unwind and enjoy great service from the awesome bartender's Shorn and Linval. Those drinks are amazing very punching. (Rum Punch)“

“Five Leaves is a great cafe, we were after a solid brunch spot and it hit the spot perfectly. We ordered full breakfasts and the food was fantastic, the coffee was great too.

We sat outside and it was lovely on a sunny day, would definitely recommend.“

“Great food great drinks awesome sound.“

“Love this place . Nice drinks and beautiful environment . Very cute bartenders. Lindo demais . ❤️😎“

“1st time here.... I'm from NYC(Brooklyn) and was visiting after 30 years away....
Believe u me.... its a must go spot for ANYONE.... Gotta come by say hello and enjoy w/e you want.... Trust the fact that u will tell a friend.
From management to the all the employees. They all make u feel like you're at home. Specially Micky the Mgr. Kathryn bartender, Martin the waiter. Awesome people, gr8 times.“

“hosted my birthday here for a group of 30+ this past weekend and it turned out amazing. Music/drinks and atmosphere was fantastic! Kiara was so amazing, her communication was top tier and she answered any question i had. Would highly recommend if you are looking for a vibey spot!“