Whit's End

"For all those looking for seafood on Beach 97th Street, don’t let Whit’s titular pizza stop you from coming here. Granted, they still make some of the best pizza you’ll find in the area, but most of the daily-changing menu is dedicated to seafood—expect things like scallops, sesame crusted bluefin tuna, and pan seared swordfish, and bring beer and sunscreen. It’s BYOB, and there isn’t much shade in their big backyard." - willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, neha talreja

"Known for a memorable smoked bluefish dip, wood-fired pies, and creatively-executed daily catches. It's also BYOB, with nearby options for drinks."

"A local favorite for dinner with a punk-rock exterior and hunting lodge-meets-dive bar interior. Known for wood-fired pizzas, seafood dishes, and live entertainment." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"For a slightly more special occasion, Rockaways date-night option, this BYOB Italian restaurant announces unusual daily menu specials on its Instagram, so there’s something new to try each visit. Dishes here run the gamut from shrimp scampi with kumquats and ramp pesto to baked clams with seaweed butter — all spins on more classic fare. Whit’s End is especially known for its wood-fired pizzas." - Emma Orlow, Eater Staff

"Whit’s End has moved a few times over the past couple of years, and now they have a location on Beach 97th Street. They still make some of the best pizza you’ll find in the area, and if you don’t feel like pizza, they serve a burger and a lot of seafood - which is half the reason you come here. Get the steamed clams, and bring beer and sunscreen. It’s BYOB, and there isn’t much shade in their big backyard." - Bryan Kim