We were looking for a place to sit and grab a cool drink after a long stroll along Rockaway Beach. The small, mostly wood wine bar is cozy, plays an interesting mix of Caribbean and blue grass, and offers a small, but solid wine list. I had a cremant de Loire and wife a New Zeland Sauvignon Blanc. A party took up the back yard, so snagged on of the 5 tables a gross from the 8 seat bar. The proprietress (I guess) took my Oder at the bar and brought bottles out to pour at the table. Casual and fun. We'll be back. (Took me 29 years to visit Rockaway, but....) menu is small, looks good, but we didn't partake. Just right for what we needed. read more

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I just had to visit Sayra's again after a 7 year lapse though in all fairness, I rarely hit Rockaway Beach. Located on the corner of Rockaway Beach Blvd, this quaint wine bar offers tranquility (at least when I visited) and a cozy atmosphere. Upon both visits, I chose to sit in their charming, pebbled ground backyard patio. It resembled something residential--very cute. Though we only made a quick pit stop to enjoy an ice cold Bud Light on a hot summer day, it was time well spent. They serve a variety of drinks with a smile. FYI, don't know if they serve food or bites. Adorable spot whether you're on the way to/from the beach. read more

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Stopped by after a beach day. Bright and airy space with friendly owner and nice patrons. They have a pretty spacious backyard as well. The orange wine was delicious and the pour was generous! The white sangria was a bit lack luster. Surprisingly the star of the show was the spicy meatballs. Omg they were soooooooo good! Hot and flavorful and just what I needed to snack out while drinking. read more

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I did come for a fundraiser. Excited to come back for happy hour another time. Can't wait. Parking on street. Nice music not too loud. Bus stop right outside if needed. Food here as well. Lighting is calm and soothing. Bar tender is very friendly. Look forward to coming back. Great service. read more

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I'm late with this review but was here last month for my birthday . Local wine bar that is small but has a quaint backyard . Met the owner who is lovely . Once a month there is a supper club event . The event I when to was chicken and champagne night . The fried chicken was excellent ! Came with sides of collards And another side . The corn bread was amazing ! The champagne flowed for the next 2 hours unlimited ! The event was pricey but I understand the supper club vide is different each month . This mouth I missed as I was out of town, but I hear it was a Haitian vibe . Street parking available . Added bonus there's some kind of eclectic band playing generally . All around good vibes . It's the Rockaways so this is a great local spot or if you're willing to travel it's a great vibe . The Bar area is small . read more

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Exactly what I'd expect for a wine bar by the beach. Very relaxed atmosphere. Cozy backyard with a courtyard feel. Maybe about twenty seats inside with plenty more outside. There is a projector screen and a small stage out back too. (I think there may have been a projector inside as well). Around ten wines by the glass. All priced around $10 with most of the bottles coming in around $40. There are two taps on draft: Allagash Witte and Kona Big Wave Blonde. Both priced at around $8. Bartender was quick. Definitely a nice midday or post beach day stop. read more

Pretty cozy place has an amazing backyard.. the food are good. Servers are nice. Enjoy the summer moment here :) read more

Sayra's Wine Bar - two pulled pork sandwiches on a plate - Wine Bars Near Me - Rockaway Beach, New York

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The white sangria & orange wine was really good. Very friendly staff. Going to come back!

This is a good wine date spot. You can get a cheese plate or a grill cheese I would recommend it. I like trying out their wine. Not many people come here so it is a good lowkey spot. Everyone are always nice and friendly read more

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Duck rillete frech toast and pork hash!!!. it's worth a trip to the "beach" even in the winter! Thanks Ra Ra-food jazz and sangria.. oh bottomless? Yes! read more

Sayra's Wine Bar - Duck rillete frech toast and pork hash!!!. it's worth a trip to the "beach" even in the winter! Thanks Ra Ra-food jazz bottomless? Yes! - Wine Bars Near Me - Rockaway Beach, New York

Lori N. took me to Sayra's after an afternoon at the beach. I love the backyard space. There's tons of space, and it's pleasantly decorated, with gravel, picnic tables, and seaside trinkets. Service was a bit spotty despite the fact that it wasn't very full on a Sunday afternoon. Also, the $2 chips were very, very, very close to being BBQ Lays. In fact, we're 99% sure they were Lays. (I'd love to be convinced otherwise.) Wine selection was tight and tasty. This new wine bar could be a cool hub of the neighborhood, as they have movies and maybe could host wine tastings or other events. I'll be excited to come back in a few weeks or so. read more

Sayra's Wine Bar - Garden! - Wine Bars Near Me - Rockaway Beach, New York

Black owned. This place is so cute and calm. The waitress was playing really good music. The bottle of wine for the table was red and it was really good but I can't remember what kind. I didn't have any food but the food is made right by the bar. It smelled really good. Can't wait to come back and actually sit in the back when it's not allergy season. read more

I love hanging in the back yard with a cool drink. They also have regular events that are fun to attend.

Great place and such a hidden gem. The outdoor area is wonderful! We will be back for sure

Had sort of a weird time at this place. We walked in through the front to sit in the back yard. My friends and I had been at the beach all day (yes, we had some nutcrackers) and walked here to have some dinner. The host/owner was a little gruff when she asked us how many, but I shrugged it off and we sat in the back. It is cute back there with picnic tables and some plants, but has more of a BBQ than upscale vibe. That was fine because we were sandy anyway and couldn't do some white table cloth place. My friend ordered a drink and was told she could not be served. Well she wasn't told, the server (who I think is the manager or owner) told me she couldn't serve my friend. We were all surprised because my friend had consumed less than all of us, but she was fine with it and the other two of us got some wine. For being billed as a wine bar, they really don't have a ton of wine selection. You can get a cheese plate and a carafe of wine for $40, which is fine, but it wasn't anything that special. I could make the same thing myself from Trader Joe's. The service was ok, if awkward, probably because they realized they cut the wrong person off. They forgot to bring one of the things we ordered. The manager seemed to be snappy and bossing around staff in front of customers which was sort of awkward. I know I keep saying "awkward" but that's really the word that comes to mind here. It seems like a nice neighborhood spot to chill but it's nothing special and the vibe can be off if you catch it at a certain time I guess. read more

Our first night in Rockaway we found this little bar with an amazing patio. The wine and olives are the perfect combination for the environment! The service is outstanding! She was helpful and recommended a lot of places to check out around the area. The food is good and you will be amaze because the size of the kitchen make so much good flavors! The key is to drink some Wine, order some cheese and get the famous limon cake that will be welcoming you with an incredible smell as soon as you walking to the bar! read more

My husband and 1 year old stumbled upon this place by pure chance and boy were we pleasantly surprised. It was a Saturday at 5pm. We had come to Rockaway to stroll on the beach on a windy but sunny day. When we walked in, it was small but it smelled good. Some places smell like bar more than food. This place smelled like food, good food! We went to the beer garden in the back and it was so quaint with its pebbled floor, wooden picnic tables, and sculptures. We ordered the pretzel, meatballs, and burrata. It was so good, it reminded us of our single days when we used to travel to Europe or just to wonderful little places in the city. We were truly happy. This is a gem of a place. The staff is so nice too and accommodating with a toddler. We really needed this. We will definitely come back and taste everything else they have on the menu. read more

Rashida runs a beautiful space and from the moment I walked in she made me feel at home. She is a very warm person. She is also empathetic from what I can tell, which I really appreciated, because that quality is often missing in the hospitality industry. The mulled wine was delicious! There are great happy hour specials too. I had a grilled cheese with cheddar and jalapeños which was simply delightful :) The locals sitting at the bar were also very kind; Ray in particular struck up a conversation with me and that was really nice, as I am a shy person and don't open up easily. I will definitely be back! Thank you for the lovely evening read more

Sayra's Wine Bar - Tempranillo and a cheddar jalapeño grilled cheese :) - Wine Bars Near Me - Rockaway Beach, New York

I was very excited to try this place out for their Jazz Brunch. I came here with a party of 6, we called ahead and despite it being 1:50pm on a Sunday they said they were just about to open and they say to come in. (Red flag- Instagram says they open at 11am). When we got there they told us to sit at one of the larger tables outside and when the waitress came she said there was no brunch today, because it was a busy weekend. It was Sunday and we were the only people there. We did the bottomless mimosas so that was great and the waitress was really good about refills, the service was great. After we left my husband pointed out that they did not have a kitchen and were making all the food at the bar. I thought this was distributing. Overall they aren't really a wine bar or a brunch spot, the service was nice but I wouldn't recommend for a meal, maybe just a drink. read more

Visited Sayra's Wine Bar on a Monday afternoon. It was empty which was perfect because my friends and I sat there and talked for ours. It's a nice cheap place to gather and have drinks. Mush enjoy their outdoor patio before the winter comes. read more

Love this place will always love it and the outside is just super lit!!! Theres full control of your music. Menu needs more food but everything is perfect for a first time date or a wind down. read more

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Came from NYC for July 4th weekend. I love the atmosphere in here. It's great to see places like this popping up. Great staff and great food.It's a smaller menu... But delicious. It poured most of the night, but they have a big outdoor area with a bar. I would recommend anyone that comes down to Rockaway Beach to stop by this place. read more

Sayra's Wine Bar - The beautiful bar - Wine Bars Near Me - Rockaway Beach, New York

This place is great, and I have had nothing but good experiences here the several times that my Wife and I have visited. Our bartender was the same woman each of the three times we were in. She was consistently friendly, helpful, and attentive. Drinks were excellent, food was very tasty, and everything was served in reasonable time. Two of the times we have been in were quiet and we sat at the bar. The third of our visits was significantly more busy; we sat at a table with another couple and the service/quality was consistent. Personally, I like this place a lot. I do, however, understand some of the complaints. For those who are particular, a few things to be aware of: This place is very small. Like, hole-in-the-wall small. There is a very cute patio out back, but even that is limited and weather-permitting. If you come in any group larger than 2 at a busy time, there is a very good chance there will be no room for you. Also, the "kitchen" is a tiny little station on the end of the bar with a little cooler, cutting board, a frying pan atop a single gas burner, and a crock pot. It is kind-of adorable, but by no means efficient and practical. At peak times, it is easily overwhelmed and brings wait times up. Furthermore, the portions are small, and the food is not cheap. They don't really serve meals or snacks as much as they serve "bites." And I'm not exaggerating here, these portions are very small. If you are starving and you want to get full, be prepared to order the whole menu twice over. All that said, the food has been consistently very flavorful, the drinks have been spot on, and I have not experienced the service issues that others on here have reported. I enjoy a tiny little intimate place with dim-light and comfy decor. That's exactly what you get here and I don't get the impression that they are interested in anything else. What this place does, they do very well and they will continue to have my patronage. If this is the kind of spot you're looking for, I can't give any other place in the Rockaways a better recommendation. read more

Sayra's Wine Bar - Mulled Wine. Excellently done, very tasty. - Wine Bars Near Me - Rockaway Beach, New York

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I really like the outdoor garden space at this wine bar, so it was very disappointing to discover that they allow customers to smoke. Despite the fact that there's signs in the back saying "No Smoking", multiple tables have ash trays and while we were there, at least three different tables included smoking customers. These tables are interspersed throughout the tables without ashtrays, so there's literally no where to sit away from the smoke. They definitely are not following any of the clean air/smoking guidelines for NYC, and it's upsetting that they don't care enough to make the space safe for all customers. read more

Great service, great atmosphere and great food and drink. Lovely place to relax at the end of a beach day, even better at the end of a work day. The sangria is awesome and a beet salad shouldn't be as delicious as Sayra's is. My new local go to place for relaxation and eats. read more

Just happen to be in the area, went to the wine store up the block, recommended I stop thru, so I did. Outstanding staff very welcoming, very ambient atmosphere for groups or self, quality peps!!. price is reasonable, did not try the food but would come back. read more

I wish I could leave zero stars. The service here was deplorable. The restaurant is dusty and dirty. The entire waitstaff appeared lost, confused, and i watched them all just stand around while food piled up. My sangria sat on the bar for 25 mins, i had asked for that 2x before it finally was brought over to me with all the ice melted. I also waited two hours for my food, which never arrived, so i eventually just left cash for my drinks and walked out. The tipping point for me was the waitresses screaming and cursing at each other across the restaurant. Not sure how this place is in business. read more

I've been sitting here for an hour and a half with no food. I'm sitting here while I write this. 12 minutes ago I was told a manager would come over. Will I finish this review before they do? Probably. Definitely. Yep. I did. 13 minutes. Still no manager. Fuck this place. read more

If I knew that this was such a great spot , I would've been here every day of the summer. I've had it bookmarked for the past couple of months and I finally decided to try it out with a friend of mine about 2 weeks ago. It's in a great neighborhood near the beach along a strip of a couple trendy restaurants/wine bars. The first time we had such a kind and great waiter but I can't remember her name. The second time Rasheeda who's super awesome took great care of us. She's make an amazing cornbread! The spicy meatballs, chicken soup, turkey burgers, homemade chips and pesto constinti are all mouthwatering. Seriously. Of course they have a great variety of wine and mixed drinks. read more

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Great food, great space, terrible service. Third stop on a bar crawl after a beach day with my roommate. We ordered a carafe of sangria and a few different dishes to share. Sangria itself was watery was heck but the fruit (apples) inside were strong as all get go. Makes me think it's been sitting around for a few days? Oh well. Ordered cheese plate and meatballs (because they were apparently out of turkey sliders aka the reason we came). An hour goes by with no food, so we asked our waiter what was going on. Ordered pretzels (yum) which came out 10 minutes later but still no original food. Multiple times our waiter asked us if this or that had come out yet. An hour and a half goes by with neighbors being served but no for us. Finally a beautiful cheese plate comes out (with what ends up being two complimentary carafes of sangria). We remind him again about the meatballs, and they eventually came. Also delicious. A great trio of music started playing about an hour in. Definitely set the tapas bar-seque mood. A nice family of raccoons also entertained us outdoor guests with their appearances (totally serious, really cute). Wouldn't come back for the service, definitely would come back for the food/music/atmosphere. read more

Great spot, love the backyard space. The decor is really cute and makes you feel as if you are somewhere on vacation which is a stark contrast with the front door! From the street it doesn't look that impressive but take a chance, there is a great place inside. The only complaint I have is that the portions and food menu are too small. Perfect if you want a snack but not if you are hungry. Everything was delicious, great flavors and tons of wine and beer choices! I will be back to partake in the film screenings / live music but not for dinner! read more

Sayra's Wine Bar - The Bier Garden - Wine Bars Near Me - Rockaway Beach, New York

Hidden gem in the Rockaways. Came here for happy hour and I love it. Great drinks and small but delicious selection of food. The outdoor space is amazing! read more

Sayra's Wine Bar - Wine and more wine! - Wine Bars Near Me - Rockaway Beach, New York

Sayra's is a nice escape from the summer heat. They have a great backyard garden with shade. Although they were out of draft beers completely at the time we popped in, the shade and friendly service was much appreciated. read more

Love their food drinks. Always chilled and friendly atmosphere. Great local spot!!!!!!

It's so wonderful to have a wine bar in the Rockaways, especially when the selection at local liquor stores is lacking! The Lambrusco was a delightful summery treat. Loved the driftwood-like decor and although it was raining when we went, the garden space looked inviting. Looking forward to additions to the menu... we recommended adding Nunu chocolates for a sweet spot! Will you please host a wine tasting with options to buy bottles to take home? read more

Amazing atmosphere & great service! I felt like I was on vacation... but still in Queens! Great vibe & nice, fun outdoor setting for drinks (plus, indoor section too... but even on a very hot day the outside section was pleasant!) The staff was also really helpful! Pretty close to the beach, so definitely a "must" when you're at Rockaway Beach! read more

A beautiful little wine bar with a lovely secret garden. We enjoyed the happy hour wines and a few snacks on a recent trip to the Rockaways. The bartender was friendly and attentive. Great music and a casusl, friendly vibe. read more

Sayra's Wine Bar - Wine Bars Near Me - Rockaway Beach, New York

Such an awesome spot!!! It's very low key and has a mellow setting. It's a small place but very intimate. Has a wide variety of wines and also some beers. Also has an interesting menu! I recommend the pesto bread and olives. If you're in the neighborhood and looking for something nice to unwind with some wine, definitely go here. read more

Food and wine were perfect. I had the portabella mushroom sandwich with a glass of merlot. The waitress was friendly. I took away one star because our whole table kept getting their food and drinks before one person on our table. Which it might of just been a coincidence but it was definitely awkward. Nonetheless I would recommend this place. read more

Sayra's Wine Bar - Wine Bars Near Me - Rockaway Beach, New York

New place, really nicely put together. The staff is really nice. Since the area is still recovering from Hurricane Sandy, give this place your support. They have decent beers on tap. Either craft or IPAs. Oh, and sometimes they have movie night in the backyard. read more

Sayra's Wine Bar - Wine Bars Near Me - Rockaway Beach, New York