After a long hot day at Rockaway Beach, my friends and I stumbled into this place and had some of the best barbecue of our entire lives. The ribs fell right off the bone and had a delicious flavor, especially with their barbecue sauce. The pulled pork was incredibly tender, and the sides of mac and cheese and cornbread were absolutely stellar. The sausage was surprisingly great as well. Everything we had was very good, and everything is very reasonably priced. Our waitress was incredibly friendly, giving us tips and advice on what to order and making sure we were taken care of. At the end of our meal, we had their house-made key lime pie, which was amazing. The ambiance inside is classic beach vibes, which is very fun and was a great way to continue our beach day adventure. read more

Batesy's BBQ - Mac and Cheese Corn Bread - Barbeque Near Me - Arverne, New York

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Horrible to see the bartender pour our drinks back into the frozen Hennessy machine! It must be against health codes to pour drinks back into the machine, it just made my stomach upset! How many other corners are you cutting? The server, Marlo, was delightful... however the manager, Chris, was NOT ON SITE. So how are you managing these workers when you're not on the premises? Third time there, three strikes and Batesy's is OUT!!! Rockaway native, trying to dine locally- this place is a joke! Never again!!! Thank God I didn't get sick, deplorable! read more

Batesys is super chill, perfect spot to watch the game & grab drinks with friends. Louis does a phenomenal job with being attentive & accommodating. Drinks: twice the vice, great blend of strong, sweet & tart! Food: Sliced smoked brisket + fries + mac cheese Brisket is cooked well! I'm a bit picky so I swapped out the coleslaw w lettuce & added rosemary aioli 10/10. Mac & cheese was creamy & cheesy, surprisedly good. Fries were great, the aioli added the perfect touch. read more

Batesy's BBQ - Brisket Sandwich + Side Fries + Mac and Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Arverne, New York

Very clean inside, very friendly, & fast & attentive service. Good craft beer selection. Terrible street parking only tho - even on a Monday in the rain - good luck with that. Reasonable prices - rare nowadays. Kale Caesar salad on special was five star amazing. However, the bbq brisket def left alot to be desired. It had no smoke flavor or smoke ring at all - as if it were just baked or something, & not actually wood smoked ? Good quality meat, but did not taste, smell, or look like smoked BBQ. Very strange! I cannot comment on any of the BBQ pork items. read more

Batesy's BBQ - Hell yeah - Barbeque Near Me - Arverne, New York

Favorite restaurant in Rockaway, food is always amazing and staff is very friendly. They have specials often, and seasonal cocktails. My go to order is the tenders and Mac, always great and I order it way more than I should. The cheese fries are really good also. read more

My friend recommended this cute little place to me cause I was in the neighborhood and in the mood for a burger. And I was pleasantly surprised! Burger was cooked medium and to perfection. Bacon on top with all the toppings. Delicious Fries were mouthwatering. And I had an IPA beer for my beverage. Very cute place. Service was great. Server was attentive and helpful. I would definitely return to try out more items on the menu. Looking forward to coming when the weather is warmer. read more

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I go to this location every now and then when I feel too lazy to travel into the city for other restaurants. I don't think I've ever been disappointed at their food quality or service before. Personally, it's my favorite restaurant in the Rockaways given how barren this place can be in terms of places to eat. The crab cake sandwich is at a fair price and tastes delicious. Crab cakes should have a slightly crunchy exterior, after all. The burgers at this restaurant are simple but good. Very good, even. I always get one whenever I come here! A side of Mac n cheese never hurts anyone either. read more

Batesy's BBQ - Crab Cake Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Arverne, New York

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We love Batesy's BBQ the food the ambience is amazing. Cozy place the food, staff I can't say how much I enjoyed it. Thank you for an amazing experience read more

Food taste great, just small portions! Customer service is great! Ambiance is cool! Would recommend!

Always amazing. This is the best BBQ spot in Queens, get it right. Finally hit brunch up at Batsey's.. The buttermilk pancakes kill!! read more

Batesy's BBQ - Buttermilk pancakes - Barbeque Near Me - Arverne, New York

This place was great! All the meat was so flavorful and tender and just the right amount of fat. All the sides were also delicious don't know if I could pick a favorite! Our server was super sweet and was very attentive to our needs. It was pretty empty when we went so not loud at all and great AC to escape the heat. They did run out of the type of shot that comes with the beer and shot combo and gave ua a rye shot instead but it was still all very good. I would highly recommend this place! read more

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Food is soooo good. Excellent customer service! I love this spot! They always have such creative specials that my whole family loves. Thank you Batesy! read more

I'd rate Batesy's three and a half stars. It's usually pretty hot in the Rockaways when I typically pass Batesy's, so I'm always intrigued but not craving a plate of meat. Today, I found my Rockaways experience interrupted by a storm bringing in cool air and an appetite for BBQ. Batesy's is way more than BBQ! Eight drafts with a focus on craft beer. Two frozen cocktail machines. Small but varied selection of whiskeys including one of my favorites, Redbreast 12, and a couple interesting options like Bulleit 10 and Bulleit Cask strength. I've been overlooking the bar at Batesy's for way to long. The have a rotating list of specialty cocktails and the bar itself is long and quite nice. Food wise, I had a half rack of pork ribs, the sautéed greens, and the Mac and cheese. My favorite items was the Mac and cheese. Next time, I'd be interested in trying either the chicken or fish sandwich. I saw a large batch coming out of the fryer and they looked delicious! Service was quick, friendly, and attentive. read more

I love the brisket. I love the service. The manager personally comes out and make sure everyone's well and enjoying their meal as well as the time spent there. read more

Batesy's is bomb. Cayenne Wings, brisket beans, life's a peach frozen are some of my favorite things here, but you can't go wrong with literally everything on the menu, always reliably, yummy and great service! read more

This restaurant and bar has a very modern layout. Lots of draft beers available. I loved how the BBQ meats were available in 5 oz sizes, instead of just the usual 1/4 lb, 1/2 lb, etc. This let me try different meats while just visiting solo. They also have a vast selection of sides. I had the excellent slaw and mac and cheese. Right off B67 St subway station too. I''m going to be visiting on more of my Rockaway trips! read more

Batesy's BBQ - Slaw, mac and cheese, pulled pork, brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Arverne, New York

I had lowered expectations given this was so close to the beach, but the food was so impressive and I'd come back here if it was closer to where I live. 6 of us shared 10 pieces of the buttermilk fried chicken and 2 beach boxes. Beach boxes come with pulled pork, roasted chicken, brisket, 3 ribs, and sausage, along with 3 sides each: we got house pickles, greens (sauteed broccoli), honey bourbon baked beans, mac & cheese, slaw, and fries. All the meats were truly good, although the roasted chicken was a bit dry while the brisket was a standout. Maybe the 2nd best brisket I've had in NYC after Pig Beach BBQ. The fried chicken was a surprise hit! The breading seemed fresh, and it was very juicy yet not greasy. From the sides, the beans really stood out with their flavor. The mac & cheese was lukewarm, so I thought it was mediocre and wouldn't get again. All the others were standard - fine but not must-haves. We also got the key lime pie, which was very appropriately tart, but the crust was soggy and the whipped cream didn't have any sweetness to it. read more

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Chris the owner is always around. Him and his entire staff are always on point. The food is fantastic!! Don't forget to try their famous Henny Colada! This is a very laid back and casual place but the food and service are perfection! read more

Batesy's BBQ - Henny Colada - Barbeque Near Me - Arverne, New York

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Came in to Batesy's for the first time and I was really impressed. Incredibly clean and beautiful ambiance, with friendly staff. We ordered the Batesy's box which came with two sides and different kinds of meats. They were fast and got us running back to the apartment because it smelt so good! Holy crap... this food is good. Mac and cheese is melty, fries are crispy and the meat was so savory. The meat melted in your mouth and for the ribs it fell off the bone. We were shocked by how amazing this food was. We agreed we needed to come back, as the food was delicious and very reasonably priced! Batesy's you've earned yourself some new regulars! read more

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The food (wings) were nice, flavorful and hot! Service was still outstanding! Ambiance was super cool! Always playing a great selection of music! read more

Batesy's BBQ - Jumbo Wings (6 Pcs)Corn Bread Mac & Cheese and Henny Colada Frozen - Barbeque Near Me - Arverne, New York

Everything that we ordered was delicious! We really enjoyed their cheesy fries, wings, corn bread and pulled pork sandwiches! read more

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Food was nice and good. I like it a lot. Went there twice. Had the chicken. Kale and calamari. Omg I love seafood. The. Went to the bar on the second time to try a lemon drop. They are very welcoming to their customers. The ambiance is so nice and calm. Did I mention it a sports bar too. Now they don't have the full menu on uber eats but it's on DoorDash so good for when I need a quick order read more

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With the Beastie boys blaring at this beachside bbq joint, you are in for a treat. It's amazing that they take this bland new development and add so much character to the spot. Seating outside and inside. Ate: 1/4 chicken Shrimp with broccoli rabe Corn More broccoli rabe Coconut pie There is a lunch special Monday - Thursday. The shrimp, corn and greens were amazing. I would have left off the pour of bbq sauce on my chicken. The pie was diabolical! Super fun beachy bbq spot. read more

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I stumbled upon this waiting for my husband to pick me up from the train.. Surprisingly very tasty!! I'm picky when it comes to pastrami, but this was super flavorful and moist. Almost too fatty, but the meat is super tender. I love love love the fact that they used coleslaw instead of saurkraut. Bread is toasty and buttery and is DEFINITELY a cheat day sandwich. My husband devoured his brisket sandwich, so I didn't get a chance to taste. So I assume it was delicious Staff is friendly. Bartender is super entertaining. Overall a nice find in Far Rockaway! read more

Batesy's BBQ - Pastrami sandwich with fries - Barbeque Near Me - Arverne, New York

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This is my third time ordering Batesy's Bbq and the first two times I ordered food, it was delicious. Today I ordered the same meat, smoked brisket and I was more than disappointed. The sliced brisket I ordered was sitting in a container with more oil and fat than actual meat. I also ordered the Coleslaw and it was over dressed with mayonnaise, more than I had last month. I don't think I will be returning, I am turnef off. read more

Batesy's BBQ - Sliced brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - Arverne, New York

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Some of the best bbq I've had outside of the south. It's rare that you're able to find a good bbq restaurant in NY and whenever I find a new bbq place to try I'm usually disappointed. Not today though. I did take out and tried a little bit of most of the meats (ribs, pulled pork, brisket, and sausage). It's hard to mess up pulled pork, but it's also hard to get it perfect. Batesy's came pretty close to perfect. The ribs were good, not great but I'd still get them again. The brisket was fantastic. They gave me a whole bunch of bbq sauce on the side that was delicious, but you didn't even need it because the meat was so good. And I can't forget about the sausage... also great. The restaurant and bar looked really nice, so next time I'll have to stay and eat there. read more

I'm generally more into sides than meat, so if you're looking for a serious BBQ review stop reading now ha. That said I've been to some great BBQ spots in NY (most notably Hometown in Red Hook), Dallas, Austin and NC and this place is really good. The shrimp skewers are some of the best shrimp I've ever had and the broccoli rabe is a delicious touch of greens. The mac n cheese is perfect, and fantastic with the black beans and brisket (my favorite menu item!). My husband had the ribs and loved them. I was stuffed even without a meat. The lemonade is really good and the cocktails and craft beers looked very refreshing. The picnic tables outside are cute and have ample room for social distancing, and the inside is spotless. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Batesys BBQ, was a bit of a let down. Despite the raving reviews, my friends and i were overall let down by the BBQ meat itself. The sides are delicious, and i highly suggest them. Also, the service was good. Pretty fast, and nice staff. The margarita and drink my friend had were very good too. PS prices are very reasonable. Lets start out with the good... Best damn corn bread ive ever had. However, dont eat it later - eat it at the moment. it wasnt good the next day. basically, this is more of a corn bread cake to me. the inside is slightly moist, flakey, and has a nice crust on the outside. i usually hate corn bread, but this was truly amazing. plus, the side of corn bread is very generous. potatoe salad was amazing. this is another side you cant pass up at batesys. a bit of dill splashed throughout - theres plenty of fresh flavor in every bite. perfect amount of mayo too. i wanted more and more! mac n cheese was an interesting surprise. i say surprise because the first 2 bites, i wasnt sure how i felt about the actual consistancy of the cheese sauce itself. however, i grew to like it. the serving is huge for a size, the mac n cheese sauce is gooey and cheesy to the max. my issue was how gritty the cheese felt, which might be bcause of the type of cheese they use - something is off with one of the textures. but honestly, i really liked it. where the meals went wrong were the smoked bbq chicken and the brisket. i ordered the chicken and i was so let down. first off, this didnt taste smoked at all. to be honest, the chicken felt mooshy, and just had bbq sauce thrown on it on top. it didnt taste or look smoked at all. my friend said something similar about his brisket, that it wasnt cooked for along and not smoked and that a sauce was just on top. both meats were just a disappointment, and considering its a BBQ spot youd think the smoking and long cooking of meat would have blew us out of the water. sucks. read more

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I was recommended this place strangely enough from an Instagram ad, glad I did. Came here after a beach day with some friends. I got the crispy catfish sandwich which was fried perfectly and had the right balance of tartar sauce to bun ratio. The drinks were great frozen and refreshing. My sister got the cheese fries which came with brisket. The fries and cheese were great but the brisket was very fatty. Many pieces couldn't be eaten due to this. Will definitely be back read more

Batesy's BBQ - Crispy Catfish Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Arverne, New York

I had some prior bad experiences with condiments/sauces missing from delivery and ever since then Batesy's has gone above and beyond to include extra sauces with delivery orders. I appreciate how responsive their customer service is and how much they do to provide great experience for their patrons. read more

I love the fish sandwich.... I love the fish sandwich.... I love the fish sandwich.... I love the fish sandwich.... I love the fish sandwich.... I love the fish sandwich.... I love the fish sandwich.... I love the fish sandwich.... I love the fish sandwich.... I love the fish sandwich.... I love the fish sandwich.... I love the fish sandwich.... I love the fish sandwich.... I love the fish sandwich.... I love the fish sandwich.... I love the fish sandwich.... I love the fish sandwich.... I love the fish sandwich.... I love the fish sandwich.... I love the fish sandwich.... I love the fish sandwich.... I love the fish sandwich.... I love the fish sandwich.... I love the fish sandwich.... I love the fish sandwich.... I love the fish sandwich.... I love the fish sandwich.... I love the fish sandwich.... I love the fish sandwich.... I love the fish sandwich It's good and crispy and fresh and good and crispy and fresh . This is the after pic read more

Batesy's BBQ - You can't see it because i devoured it - Barbeque Near Me - Arverne, New York

Presentation was nice, and the place was clean. But some of the food lacked flavor. The mac'n cheese balls with ribs had extra cartilage that I could've done without. read more

It's Sunday, you know what that means?!?!?!? C H E A T D A Y !!!!!! Time to try Batesy's BBQ and boy am I glad I did!!! To start i sat at the bar, but batesys is not that big inside but there is def tables to sit at, indoor and out. Ordered myself Mac and cheese and wings to start (Honey bourbon). Both appetizers were phenomenally done, a light crisp atop the Mac and cheese and the wings just drenched in delicious sauce while being very large and meaty. Along with my apps I ordered a beer off tap from their full bar. The beer was delicious too of course. Welp of course I can't stop here so I ordered a light dinner, their special, buttermilk fried chicken strips. Like the apps everything is made to order nothing not being done right within your field of view, HUGEEEEE PLUSSSSS. They come with a Korean bbq sauce which let me be up front, no matter where it's from I never like it, but I said let me try it here, again I didn't like it but it was def good if you like that type of bbq sauce. These things were cooked to perfection though. I do recommend on your next trip to the rockaway you def make this a spot to visit. read more

Batesy's BBQ - Mac and cheese and wings!!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Arverne, New York

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Hands down, best food near 67th street. Great cornbread, solid margaritas, excellent service. Consistently wonderful.

The food was delicious, the only reason I gave 4 stars and not 5 is because they charged me for getting both sauces with my chicken. They come in 2 oz cups and for a 5 piece chicken tender two should be standard. The honey mustard was half full. read more

Batesy's BBQ - Honey mustard for Chicken Strips (5 Pc) - Barbeque Near Me - Arverne, New York

Honestly we ordered from here the other day and it's a hit or miss with the drinks. I always order the margarita or henny colada. The margaritas were just meh. Honestly I wanted to return them, but we had them delivered. They were a bit bitter. I get a drink from this spot at least once a week so I expect better from spot. They do to go drinks which is a plus. I don't go there for the food so this review is only for their drinks which is a hit or miss. Updating my review to four stars as the Costner service is immaculate. They read my review and reached out right away. It was too late to call and give feedback, but I'm confident they would have fixed it had I picked up the phone read more

This place is delicious excellent burgers and cheese fries! Friendly staff, nice atmosphere and good vibe!

Everything is pretty nice. The people are welcoming, the decor and ambiance are relaxed but modern. The meats and sauces are delicious but not particularly smoky - really that's the only thing stopping this from being 5 stars. However, the sides are great, especially the potato salad. We'd definitely come again. read more

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Nice food, nice drinks This is a nice place for a casual meet, or night hangout The servers took care of us properly. read more

Came here after a visit to Rockaway beach and it was a nice surprise. The brisket isn't quite what you expect from like a smoked texas bbq place but it had good marbling and was tender. My family actually went for the batesys beach box and I felt like I got a lot of value for my money. I appreciate that they even give you three sides instead of two which most places might try to shortchange you with. I felt like all of the meats were great and honestly no complaints. I might consider coming here to get a box before I go to the beach next time! read more