I am glad I went; if I travel out this way again, I will stop in again. The reason I was way out here was for a screening of a short film before leaving, I stopped in for dinner; I was starving, and I had a long trek back to Manhattan. The restaurant is inside The Rockaway Hotel, a charming casual boutique modern hotel on the water with a great rooftop bar and event space. My server, Ayesha was the best and professional. She suggested the Sunday special for $35 starting with a Caesar salad, chicken parmesan with spaghetti, and cheesecake for dessert. This restaurant is located on the lobby level. read more

Margie's - Margie's Cheesecake - New American Near Me - Queens, New York

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As part of the larger Rockaway Hotel experience, Margie's frustrated me. Billed as the fine dining restaurant arm of the establishment, the menu was way too similar to the poolside and rooftop bars--similar appetizer offerings, exact same drink menus...if you are staying here you will get sick of these options quickly, and this is not quite worth the visit. On its own, though, it was a decent meal and experience--if you want to do fine dining at the Rockaways, this seems to be a unique option. I enjoyed my linguini plate, which was sizable and hearty, served in a spicy white broth with clams and peppers. Several of my friends ordered the Scallops à la plancha which they reported as tasty, but it was a flimsy portion, especially given the price point. They offer several steaks, but no one was feeling adventurous enough to try their steak, perhaps because its a newish spot--I personally generally try to save that as a health/cost splurge at a special spot, and I'm not sure this quite qualifies yet. Finally, in a new and burgeoning pet peeve of mine that I have seen in a couple of fancy spots of late, it was $6 for a "warm bread basket" appetizer. If you can't provide free bread with a meal, then don't insult us by offering it. I bore the insult, as I really wanted bread to sop up my broth (the provided crostini were not good, but the bread basket itself was admittedly tasty). Overall the meal was fine--didn't seem worth the price to me, but not an outlandish splurge, perhaps taking advantage of being one of the few fine dining options in the area. read more

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A short walk from my house, right in my backyard you could say. The service was a little slow, but the food was outstanding.

Love this place! Appetizers, amazing. Food, fabulous. Drinks addicting! Always, always have the Irish coffee.. perfection in a glass.

Where do I begin?! Went to the Rockaway Hotel for cocktail making and my friend insists on eating at this restaurant. The white truffle bread alone was divine. We had to order twice and everything else was so good. I definitely will come back over time to enjoy the vibes and the food! Far Rockaway has come a long way! read more

Margie's - Oyster, WHITE TRUFFLE FLATBREAD, and Arancini - New American Near Me - Queens, New York

Three times in one week... all i have to say. The food is amazing but the staff is what makes me wanting to go back. Well done! Love that theres music and somewhat live ambiance but at the same time it feels cozy. read more

We walked in here on a cool Tuesday brunch time for us but right in the transition of breakfast and lunch. I came with a one track mind tatertots... unfortunately tots are no longer on the menu... we have the place to ourselves and we ordered everything that sounded good trying breakfast and lunch the Margie SPECIAL a regular breakfast combo well at least on paper easily the best breakfast he have had in the Rockaways. And affordable 18$ can't beat it. The staff was/is knowledgeable welcoming and handled all our quirky request the toast alone had me like this is a great place to eat please come check them out and on the weekends the menu looks even better will return on Sunday for brunch...shoutouts to Sean the Day manager as well who greeted us and made sure everything was good which it definitely was.. the restaurant is very natural light and music was cool not overpowered by the noise... read more

Margie's - MARGIES SPECIAL - New American Near Me - Queens, New York

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My boyfriend and I visited Rockaway recently for a short day trip and going to Margie's was a delight! We were welcomed as we walked in and promptly seated at a nice table near the windows. We ordered the French Onion Soup, the Fish and Chips, and the Shark Bite Cocktail. I was particularly impressed by the Fish and Chips because the fries were amazing! The fish was perfectly fried and the overall experience was exactly what we were looking for when we traveled to Rockaway. I'd definitely come back again! read more

Margie's - Main menu - New American Near Me - Queens, New York

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Absolutely fabulous! Elegant yet comfortable. Impeccable, professional, courtesy , friendly service. Drinks were perfect. Perfectly prepared, flavorful, invitingly presented quality food. Fresh and tender oysters, huge scrump shrimp, tasty wings, melt in your mouth calamari, yummy burgers, crispy fries and heavenly chocolate mousse (On the house) Best Anniversary Dinner ever complete with a beautiful card from TRH team. A wonderful experience. Our first time, definitely not our last. Highly recommend this beautiful fine dining experience! Everyone treated us like old friends even though they knew it was our first time. A truly memorable evening. read more

We went for Sunday Beatles Brunch . Highly recommend. The Bloody Mary and Espresso Martini,, Benedict, home made chips with dip , and service were all perfection. The music was so good We decided to stay until the end and have another round at the bar. Always a great experience here. read more

Margie's - Espresso Martini - New American Near Me - Queens, New York

Date night with my husband~ this is a hidden gem. Greater by a lovely hostess, and enjoyed dinner with a live violinist that made our experience very memorable. Service was exceptional, Madeleine was above and beyond attentive. Recommended the crème brûlée for dessert and it's a must! From the steak to cacio a pepe, every bite was a delight. read more

Margie's - Shark Bite! On point ~ tequila, watermelon yuminess - New American Near Me - Queens, New York

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We came to Margie's for some drinks after taking the ferry from Pier 11 to the Rockaways. On a side note, the ferry ride is quite nice. Margie's is located inside the Rockaway hotel which is a pretty cool place to hangout. They have a pool, a pool side bar, a roof top bar, a cafe, a spa, and this restaurant. I started with a glass of white wine. We sat at the bar which had a casual atmosphere. It's a cross between the relaxed beach culture of the rockaways mixed with the upscaley Manhattan weekend vibe. The drink list definitely reflects this with a lot of cozy yet in style drinks. Whiskey list has a gems. They had Stagg Jr at $16 for a pour. I'm not sure you'll find a better price than that. Bartender was friendly and attentive. The other patrons were very friendly too. read more

Amazing food, staff and drink. Sitting right inside the Rockaway hotel. Their dinner specials are greats

Very good food served we like the brunch so far very well presented at the table plus taste delicious read more

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First time eating at Margie's. Hostess was amenable, Christine, our waitress (am I allowed to use that word?) was perfect. There when we needed her, accommodating and pleasant and never overbearing. My filet mignon was cooked exactly the way I ordered it - medium rare - and was tender. Finished the whole thing. I asked for a slight change to my order vs. what is on the menu and it was made without a problem. The pasta bolognese made with short ribs was savory. Drinks were poured just right, only thing is the tonic had the lemon wedge and the seltzer had the lime lol. Will be back and would like to try brunch/lunch. read more

Margie's - Filet Mignon with asparagus and bread basket. All partially eaten - oops forgot to snap pic before digging in. - New American Near Me - Queens, New York

Absolutely amazing space, the team is phenomenal, the vibe is so warm and inviting and even the patrons are kind, charming engaging and clearly just enjoyed being there! read more

I've been to Margie's a total of three times and was only able to actually eat here once. I ordered a glass of pinot Grigio and the meatball appetizer as an entree and both were excellent -- the absolute best meatballs I've ever had in a marinara sauce that would make my Italian mother-in-law envious. Unfortunately they just aren't consistent with when they are open and actually serving food. Their service is second to none here in Rockaway and I would gladly give them another star or two they weren't either closed without explanation or inexplicably out of food on a busy Saturday afternoon every time I stop in. I will definitely try them again because the one night everything worked out, they were amazing! Fingers crossed! read more

We visited to close out my birthday. This was a huge mistake. The waitresses couldn't communicate to the kitchen that I needed a little spinach in my egg. This was to much trouble because the kitchen is busy. The plain eggs they served was disgusting. No mention of the birthday request however they did for other tables. They seem to caterer to others. The hotel or the restaurant will never see us again. read more

Really lovely staff and great food! Came for the first time for breakfast and with my family and everyone loved what they ordered. My dad was in love with the bagel and lox. I thoroughly enjoyed my chicken and waffles. Wish I had a little more chicken since it was so good but that's ok. My vegan husband had the oatmeal which was a nice size. The frittata was large but light with a great mixture of veggies. We'll definitely be coming here more often. read more

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My daughter took me here for Easter Sunday and I must say - it was Delish!!! Yum, I had the chicken and waffles which was wow yummy! My daughter had the egg white frittata which she said yummy too. We started with the chip and dip which is made in house and yes that too was yummy. I had the scarlet sangria and she had Blackberry spritz. We ended with Apple crumble Skillet with gelato yum yum yum. The service was quick and our waiter was super friendly and attentive, sorry he didn't tell us us name. We did get a surprise visit by someone we will say was the owner, that was a nice touch. The ambiance was cozy and relaxed. We will definitely go back. read more

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Great dinner with a friend on a summer night! Would definitely come back to be by the pool! We had drinks on the rooftop as well.

The staff is super nice, and attentive. the steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare, and I literally inhaled those shishito peppers. There was cool live music that everyone seemed to enjoy and I got to admit. One of the only good experiences in the Rockaway Hotel. its pricey, but I guess thats the m.o. for hotel restaurants. read more

Good brunch Average prices for a nice place Eggs Benedict prepared very well Drink prices on par with Manhattan Overall a nice brunch but a bit pricey if ur drinking alcohol read more

Located at Rockaway hotel cute airy spot with good options for brunch and better for dinner. Live music on some days full stick bar. The staff is friendly and attentive. Enjoy a cocktail with your friends or your date option for family. Recommend the fries to accompany read more

Last dining experience of 2021 comes from my comfort food list, grilled cheese. The serving portion was the perfect size big enough to be fully satisfied, burp. Oooops charming, right! The duo was served on a hot plate. The cheeses were simply hanging on the edges of the brown, crispy sourdough bread. Every bite was a firecracker of deliciousness! read more

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Unusual, tasty dishes. Warm, friendly staff, nice facility. Well designed beverage menu and wine pairing. Killer early-bird (5:00pm) deal. Not a stuffy, boring, overpriced hotel resto. read more

I don't know why this place is rated so highly. It is the definition of mediocre and overpriced. I ordered the rigatoni bolognese for $26. Perhaps one of the smallest yet most expensive bolognese dishes I've ever had, and it wasn't any better tasting than the rest. Additionally, the service was mostly absent and the place had the atmosphere of a retirement home. read more

Margie's - Rigatoni bolognese - New American Near Me - Queens, New York

I had a blast and enjoyed the food and service. There is really nothing for me to critique, but if I absolutely must find something, I will say that the atmosphere was a bit noisy for dining. However, perhaps I will attribute that to the fact that patrons were trying to speak over the live band/in-house audio system. read more

My friends and I came to the Rockaway Hotel for a friends birthday and the next morning we came to Brunch at Margie's. The inside is definitely very calming and welcoming, the sun coming in through the windows while we are definitely added to our experience! The service was amazing and the food was just as good! I ordered the Chicken and Waffle with the hot honey sauce and let me say it was truly mouthwatering delicious. Also I wish I could have taken a picture of the muffins and scones brought to our table before our food came. They were so warm, fresh and delicious! Honestly, I really recommend this spot even if you aren't stay at the Rockaway hotel, this place is great for Brunch. 10/10 would come back here again! read more

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Beautiful ambiance and art. Food is wonderful and staff is friendly. Great cocktails too!

Margie's is fabulous - beautiful atmosphere - great food and drinks and wonderful staff. It's our favorite place. read more

Margie's - New American Near Me - Queens, New York

The great thing about Margies is it's always open when a lot of places in the Rockaways seem to have questionable schedules. I would make reservations before going as the restaurant is generally full. The ambience is great, the staff is friendly, the wine list is delicious, and the food is okay. The price points are set for a great meal but more than often the meals are mediocre. I will say they started serving rolls before you get your appetizers or meals and those are delicious. I think with a little work in the kitchen, Margies could be a great place to consistently eat. read more

If your on Rockaway Beach you have to stop at Margie's. Everyone here is amazing and the Cheese Burger is something that will haunt my dreams forever. I live in California and I haven't had a delicious cheeseburger like this in 30 years. If your on the island don't miss it. Add the truffle fries if your smart. read more

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We all enjoyed our food choices! The service was great and the place was really nice. After you eat, you can go visit the rooftop. Definitely worth coming here! read more

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Restaurant was empty but somehow I ended up on a crammed table. Pricey but I was looking for quality seafood. I ordered fried calamari, lobster tagliatelle (at $$34) and salmon. Waiter informed me, no lobster, no calamari. The coke was flat and I had to dry my hands on my pants because there were no paper towels and the hand dryer didn't work. Nice decor, mediocre service and it makes me wonder if the good location is what's keeping this restaurant in business. I should have gone for a bagel across the street. read more

Nice ambiance, but definitely an expensive brunch-y spot. Interesting drink menu, and we got the fries. It's attached to the hotel, and near the beach. Can't speak on the taste of the entrees, but I enjoyed my espresso martini! read more

Came last week for $1 oysters at the bar on Wednesdays until 7pm. I'm ALWAYS in for an oyster happy hour! We also got a couple apps - HIGHLY recommend the Lobster Toast. Service was phenomenal, the restaurant is super comfy, and I will definitely be back! Also, the hotel itself is amazing - definitely take a walk around, the lobby is beautiful! read more

Everything was incredible! They even customized the menus to say it was my graduation. Thank you to the Rockaway Hotel Staff for making my graduation dinner special! read more

Our friends group was there last night. Everything was fabulous. The prime rib was delicious and our waiter was the best. We weren't rushed and you can't beat the 1/2 prides wine on Tuesdays Highly recommend visiting Margie's read more

The hostess and all the staff were all extremely kind and checked in when they could. I arrived with reservations - would recommend for brunch. The food lacked just a litttle bit of flavor but not bad at all! The live band was awesome (they were there from 12-3:30 while I was there, I believe they arrived around 11 am) and the overall vibe of brunch was great. I would return for seconds! It's really nice to have a local brunch spot in Rockaway. read more

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