With all the things to see and do around Jamaica Bay, it's easy to work up an appetite. Thankfully, the waterfront expanse features plenty of dining options—from sit-down restaurants to casual stands—that will keep you fueled all day long, no matter how you choose to spend your time there. While some are best reached by car or bike, those who travel by subway are never far from the area's edibles. A mouthwatering array of food vendors can be found on sections of the boardwalk at Beach 86th Street, Beach 97th Street and Beach 106th Street during the summer season, from mid-May to late September.The culinary offerings at these boardwalk destinations include kebabs at Uma's (Beach 97th), burgers at Rippers (Beach 86th), arepas from Caracas (Beach 106th) and drinks at Low Tide Bar (Beach 97th). A new eatery with a Carribean vibe, Dredsurfer Grill at Beach 17th Street, has a menu with dishes like grilled salmon, jerk chicken and roasted corn. Read on for where to eat around Jamaica Bay.Breezy Point/Rockaway Point 500 Bayside Dr., Queens, 718-318-9660Broad Channel915 Cross Bay Blvd., Queens, 718-945-6054Gerritsen Beach84 Ebony Ct., Brooklyn, 718-646-9212 Howard Beach161-50 Cross Bay Blvd., Queens, 347-392-4152156-71 Cross Bay Blvd., Queens, 718-641-3082 The Rockaways268 Beach 116th St., Queens, 718-318-5100 377 Beach 92nd St., Queens, 718-945-2100 106-01 Shore Front Pkwy., Queens143 Beach 116th St., Queens, 718-945-551110802 Rockaway Beach Blvd., Queens, 718-634-4384 Boardwalk and Beach 97th Street, Queens263 Beach 116th St., Queens, 718-945-8888420 Beach 129th St., Queens, 718-474-1775Boardwalk and Beach 86th Street, 718-634-3034 (at Rockaway Beach Surf Club)302 Beach 87th St., QueensThai Rock375 Beach 92nd St., Queens, 646-455-3991416 Beach 116th St., Queens, 718-474-8807
