If you go to Rockaway and don't make a Rippers pit stop, you're just messing up.

Right by the beach, they have snacks and drinks. Beer and frozen "beach juice" (sangria) is actually pretty fantastic. Surprisingly great burgers. The only annoying thing is that they use square, which tries to guilt took into tipping someone just for taking your order. Tip the cooks instead.

Christian Milton

Rippers is located in a concession area in rockaway beach so it is a fun, Open atmosphere consist of picnic tables outside under a covered area. I find that the food is very good. Burgers chicken fries. I can just have fries .. I think that they are excellent. They used to sale a whole fish that was divine. There are drinks , wine beer. They often play music and have live entertainment.. they typically close in late summer for winter.

John Osborne

It may be the beach location talking but I love eating here! Great smash burgers, huge and yummy orders of fries, hot dogs, and more. A Michelada here after a day at the beach is the perfect finish before a 90-minute train ride home!

Matteo Stanzani

Our family’s favorite surfers’ burger spot! 🏄🏻‍♀️🏄🏻‍♂️🍔🍟🍗🍻 Savor mouthwatering hamburgers (the Hard Body is my favorite!), cheesy fries, ice-cold beer, and a fresh, friendly vibe right by the beach and ocean.

Cynthia Simpson

Rippers is a fantastic place to visit! The beach is clean, and they have lifeguards on duty until 6 pm. During the summer months, the beach can get quite crowded, so arriving by 11 am is a great time to get a good spot before hand. The food station offers a variety of delicious options, including burgers, hotdogs, chicken sandwiches, ice cream, and adult drinks. In the evenings, they have live music, which is a nice touch. We’ve been coming back to Rippers every year and have fallen in love with it!

ReedH

Spent July 4th out at Rockaway Beach and finally checked out the much-hyped Rippers for lunch—and it hit the spot. I went with the Hardbody, their double burger, and it was a solid move. Good size, juicy, flavorful, and satisfying without trying too hard. The fries were great too—crisp, generously portioned, and dusted with a nice spice blend that gave them a little extra something. It’s definitely a popular spot. I got there around noon and there was already a bit of a line. By the time I left, it had more than doubled. So you might have to wait a little, but for a no-fuss beachside bite, it’s worth it.

Douglas Goodhart

Rippers is an institution. The veggie burger is incredible! I’m not a vegetarian… it’s better than anything. It’s crispy and delicious. Staff is always nice. Drinks are affordable. What else do you want you greedy little pig?

Aja Brandman

Burger was great, fries are well seasoned as everyone else notes (a bit too much for me personally). A vegetarian friend got the vegan burger with regular cheese and said it was really good

Nicole Bicheal

Every summer I make a point of coming to Rippers at least once, and somehow every year it’s better than the last. I usually go for the house made veggie burger, which is THE BEST veggie burger I’ve ever had. I dream abt it in the winter I swear. This year they started serving chicken tenders with a house made ranch, and never in my life have I had a tendie so good. It is unbelievable the quality of food at this little beach side shack. Hoping to return before summers end!