Margie's
Rockaway Park, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
The Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Margie’s is a smart Rockaway pick for modern American seafood, group-friendly comfort food, and a lively hotel-bar setting at The Rockaway Hotel. Go on a programmed night if value matters, especially oysters at the bar or Sunday comfort food; skip it if you want a chef-led tasting menu or a quiet formal dinner.
About Margie's
Margie’s is a New York City restaurant defined by modern American seafood, a $$ price point, and a smart casual dress code. Its clearest confirmed menu anchors are familiar, broad-appeal dishes: seafood tower, Margie’s Burger, burrata, French onion soup, and rigatoni bolognese. Together, they suggest a seafood-led restaurant that still leaves room for guests who want something classic, comforting, or straightforward.
That makes Margie’s practical when a group wants seafood alongside recognizable American comfort dishes. There is no need to frame it around specials, awards, service formats, or location specifics; the confirmed profile is direct: a modern American seafood restaurant in New York City with a menu that works for mixed tastes. The appeal is balance. A seafood tower can give the meal a shared center, while a burger, pasta, soup, or burrata keeps ordering approachable for diners who prefer familiar terrain.
Modern American seafood with familiar menu anchors
Margie’s is built around modern American seafood and familiar classics. The signature dishes point to a broad restaurant rather than a narrow concept: seafood tower for the table, Margie’s Burger, burrata, French onion soup, and rigatoni bolognese. That range frames the experience as flexible, suited to a seafood craving, a relaxed dinner with friends, or a group meal where not everyone wants the same style of food.
For a food-focused visit, treat Margie’s as a smart casual, $$ modern American seafood option. Go for the dishes that define the venue’s profile, especially if the table wants seafood, pasta, and comfort-leaning plates. The seafood tower is the clearest expression of the seafood identity, while the burger, burrata, French onion soup, and rigatoni bolognese provide recognizable anchors. The restaurant is easiest to understand through its strengths: direct, accessible dishes in a polished but not overly formal setting.
Consider it for New York City dining, not invented ceremony
Margie’s is in New York City and sits in the modern American seafood category. That is enough to make it relevant for diners looking for seafood at the center without a menu limited only to seafood. The confirmed dishes keep expectations clear and grounded.
Smart casual dress is the confirmed guidance, so the restaurant fits a polished but not overly formal meal. The $$ price point places it in an approachable range, while the signature dishes suggest a menu built around recognizable choices. For planning, guests can dress neatly, expect a modern American seafood orientation, and still find food that feels familiar rather than overly technical or ceremonial.
The strongest grounded reason to choose Margie’s is its combination of modern American seafood, smart casual tone, and signature dishes: seafood tower, Margie’s Burger, burrata, French onion soup, and rigatoni bolognese. It is best positioned as a dependable New York City dining option for groups or diners who want seafood available without giving up classic American-leaning comfort.
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Planning details
- Location
- 108-10 Rockaway Beach Dr, New York, NY
- Reservations
- Book on SevenRooms
- Website
- therockawayhotel.com/dining/margies
- Phone
- +17184741216
Venue details
Ambiance
Bright, coastal, and contemporary, with nautical tones and an upscale beach-town feel; the space is described as a big, bright dining room with a beautiful bar.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Seafood tower
- Margie's Burger
- Burrata
- French onion soup
- Rigatoni bolognese
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Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 108-10 Rockaway Beach Dr, New York, NY
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Location
108-10 Rockaway Beach Dr, New York, NY · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Margie's?
Go in expecting modern American seafood in New York City with a smart casual dress code and a $$ price point. Signature dishes include the seafood tower, Margie's Burger, burrata, French onion soup, and rigatoni bolognese.
Is Margie's good for a special occasion?
It can be a good fit for a relaxed smart casual meal if the menu appeals to your group. The confirmed profile points to modern American seafood, $$ pricing, and familiar signature dishes.
How far ahead should I book Margie's?
Is there a tasting menu at Margie's?
No tasting-menu format is here. Plan around the confirmed modern American seafood identity and signature dishes instead.
What are alternatives to Margie's in New York City?
If Margie's is not the right fit, compare it with other New York City dining options based on the experience you want. Margie's is best described by its strengths: modern American seafood, smart casual dress, $$ pricing, and signature dishes such as the seafood tower and Margie's Burger.















