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
BayHouse
500 Bayside Dr., Queens, 718-318-9660
Broad Channel
Tommy's Pizza
915 Cross Bay Blvd., Queens, 718-945-6054
Gerritsen Beach
Tamaqua Bar & Marina
84 Ebony Ct., Brooklyn, 718-646-9212
Howard Beach
Saffron Restaurant and Tapas Bar
161-50 Cross Bay Blvd., Queens, 347-392-4152
New Park Pizzeria
156-71 Cross Bay Blvd., Queens, 718-641-3082
The Rockaways
Belle Harbor Steak House
268 Beach 116th St., Queens, 718-318-5100
Bungalow Bar & Restaurant
377 Beach 92nd St., Queens, 718-945-2100
Caracas Rockaway
106-01 Shore Front Pkwy., Queens
Cuisine by Claudette
143 Beach 116th St., Queens, 718-945-5511
Dalton's Seaside Grill
10802 Rockaway Beach Blvd., Queens, 718-634-4384
Low Tide Bar
Boardwalk and Beach 97th Street, Queens
O’Sake Japanese Restaurant
263 Beach 116th St., Queens, 718-945-8888
Plum Tomatoes Pizzeria & Restaurant
420 Beach 129th St., Queens, 718-474-1775
Rippers
Boardwalk and Beach 86th Street, 718-634-3034
Tacoway Beach (at Rockaway Beach Surf Club)
302 Beach 87th St., Queens
Thai Rock
375 Beach 92nd St., Queens, 646-455-3991
The Wharf
416 Beach 116th St., Queens, 718-474-8807