"Pretty much anywhere you go in Coney Island is going to be close to the water. You could even eat hot dogs or funnel cakes in the water if you wanted to. But that sounds gross, so go to Place To Beach instead. This spot right on the boardwalk has a full-service back patio with an expanded menu of bar food that came out of the sea, like fried calamari and fish and chips. They also have Happy Hour during the week, nightly drink and food specials, and DJs or live music on the weekends." - matt tervooren