Thai Rock

Thai restaurant · Rockaway Beach

Thai Rock

Thai restaurant · Rockaway Beach

375 Beach 92nd St, Rockaway Beach, NY 11693

Highlights

Upscale Thai restaurant with a lounge offers scenic views, live music & creative cocktails.

375 Beach 92nd St, Rockaway Beach, NY 11693 Get directions

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@infatuation

"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

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@infatuation

"Thai Rock is one of the best hangs in the Rockaways, thanks to its huge patio on the water near the Cross Bay Bridge. Stop by this Thai restaurant and live music space for a burger and a lychee martin adorned with fruit and flower petals, and you’ll feel like you’re much further away from the rest of the city than you are (even while you see it in the distance across the bay)." - willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, neha talreja

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@infatuation

"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. On the weekends, they book everyone from breezy jazz quartets to loud headbangers, and you’ve got access to a solid panang curry and mango salad the entire time. If you’re sticking around for a few beers, the Thai Rock burger with basil works great with a Chang beer. Stop by for a show and some lychee martinis adorned with fruit and flower petals. You’ll feel like you’re much further away from the rest of the city than you are (even while you see it in the distance across the bay). " - Bryan Kim, Matt Tervooren, Neha Talreja

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@infatuation

"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 for a huge blue margarita or lychee martin adorned with fruit and flower petals, and you’ll feel like you’re much further away from the rest of the city than you are (even while you see it in the distance across the bay). For a light meal with a seaside feel, try the Fisherman Ginger, a nice, mild cod with mushrooms and sweet-sour mango salad. If you’re going beer-heavy, the Thai Rock burger with basil works great with a Chang beer." - Neha Talreja

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@eater

"Thai Rock, owned by Robert Kaskel, faced severe damage from Hurricane Sandy, with reconstruction costs and losses totaling around $1.5 million. The restaurant survived by diversifying into jet ski rentals. During COVID-19, Kaskel laid off many employees, shifting to takeout and delivery. He received PPP and EIDL loans to support the business." - Alexandra Ilyashov

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Mark Krug

Google

We were suggested to try this place. We called to see if we needed reservations but told to come on in. We arrived at about 7:45 pm and were seated shortly. We had to wait about 10-15 minutes for someone to bring water. My wife's menu was different than mine, which caused some confusion. We were not sure if they were short staffed as they blocked the entrance after we arrived. We placed our order at 8:05 pm for steamed dumplings and our entrees, pad ginger pad thai. We were told they only had pan-fried dumplings left. The appetizer (5 dumplings) came at 8:25. They were meh, with no significant taste. About 9:00, the server came to let us know they were out of jasmine rice and asked if brown rice was OK. We agreed. The main course came out about 5 minutes later, an hour after we ordered. As a matter of fact, the group seated at the same time as us was now leaving as they were done. The food was exceptional. It tasted fresh. I have to give credit for that. The server was good and kept our water filled during our long wait. The atmosphere was pleasant. It had the feeling of a group of friends hanging out. The owner was interacting with locals who seemed to be regulars. While I am not sure I would go back due to the 1 1/2 we were there for a small dinner, my wife thought the food was good enough to warrant a second chance. Also, parking is very limited, so it is best to find close street parking and walk. The view of the water is nice, but the railing blocked my wife from enjoying it.

X. Moorer

Google

Waterfront restaurant with decent food. I got takeout but it’s a cozy spot on the water with views. They greet you walking in after you exit the hallway. Lots of seating for guests and a big bar are mainstays in the dining area. The crab fried rice has real crab and quite few lumps in it. Use the fresh lime juice to really bring the dish to life. It’s $28 though! It was filling and the price is still on my mind. I’d go back.

Keshauna Adams

Google

Inside and outside dining. Water view. The food was good. Thai fried Rice is recommended. Celebrated a birthday here.

ig K

Google

The owner of the restaurant was very unwelcoming and stand-offish when i entered. The place is large and a waterfront location on the bay. The waitress and food runner were very helpful and friendly. My water was not refilled and I had to ask for more water. Nobody came to ask how the meal was, and the owner didnt ask either as she was passing by. The food was tasty, but the whole menu was way overpriced for thai food, probably because it is a seasonal type restaurant. They also add 'kitchen appreciation' charge to the bill (something like 3-5%), but that is what the menu prices should be covering. Overall i was not happy about the owner's attitude which set off a bad beginning of my dinner. For this i will not be back and wouldn't recommend it.

Cris

Google

First time ordering from Thai Rock through Doordash. Food is absolutely tasty! We loved everything we ordered except for the Pad Thai- was a bit bland even with the sauce. The only reason I’m giving 4 stars is because it is a bit pricey for the serving size. Other than the price, food is really delicious, definitely will recommend this place. 👍

Dani Su

Google

The star is for the view and location. I really would say that they need more servers, for all the tables they have they need servers and bartenders. The check come with the 18% gratuity included but they don’t care about to give a quality attention. Other restaurants give great attention and don’t charge the gratuity in the check just as suggestion. One cup of juice came with a long hair from the bartender. The servers forgets some plates.

Asια

Google

Was taken out here to eat, my first introduction to Thai food and it was very good. However I think the prices are outrageous so I'd never personally come here myself but if you can afford it go to it Nice scenery too

Aida L.

Google

Good is always good at this place but service could be better. We stood in the doorway for at least 1/2 hour as the host took 3 or 4 takeout orders on the phone while we waited to be seated. Someone asked us if we were waiting to be seated so we thought they were going to seat us but then he told us to wait for the host, frustrating. Bottomline, if you're not in a rush or too hungry to wait, the food and ambience are good.