"Thai Rock is part Thai restaurant and part live music space with a huge patio on the water near the Cross Bay Bridge, making it one of the best hangs in the Rockaways. Stop by in the evening after a long beach day, when you can watch the sunset with a lychee martini in your hand. The big wooden deck is covered for shade, and you get a nice breeze as the sun goes down. For a light meal with a seaside feel, try the Fisherman Ginger, a nice, mild cod with mushrooms and sweet-sour mango salad." - neha talreja, bryan kim, nikko duren, molly fitzpatrick