Kimo's

"If you’re looking for something to take to the beach for an easy little picnic, consider Kimo’s. The narrow Greek spot is two blocks away from the beach, and right next to a wine store, so you can pick up a spread and something chilled to drink at the same time. Grab some dips, a Greek salad, and a Fatboy Pita, which is stuffed with fries, white sauce, and your choice of protein. But, if you’re reading this having just finished your beach day, and now you’re really in the mood for the Fatboy, not to worry—Kimo’s also has a great shaded backyard." - willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, neha talreja

"A beach picnic always sounds like a good idea, until you arrive at the beach with a very soggy sandwich. That's where Kimo's, which is two blocks from the Beach 92nd Street entrance in the Rockaways,  comes in handy. The narrow Greek spot makes picnic-worthy chicken souvlaki pitas, and smells constantly of freshly-made french fries. They use those fries in an impressive number of ways, including stuffed into pitas, and under a pile of crispy chicken, white sauce, and banana peppers. But they also have lighter options, like mezze plates, and a very sippable Moroccan mint lemonade. Pick up a spread and carry on for some hummus-eating in the sand, or grab a seat on their shaded back patio, and cool off with a greek salad after a long beach day." - Willa Moore

"Located two blocks from Rockaway Beach, Kimo’s Kitchen includes a spacious backyard where customers can bask in the breeze of the nearby ocean. It’s fitted with long communal picnic tables, and a turquoise mural of blue domed churches of Greece and the camels and pyramids of Egypt, illustrating the chef’s roots and his Mediterranean menu. Do not miss out on the restaurant’s signature falafel, whether they’re in rice bowl, sandwich, or mezze platter format." - Caroline Shin