The fried chicken here is probably the best chicken I have ever had in my life. It is moist and juicy and comes out insanely hot and pretty quickly. The service was excellent and the prices (especially by the standards of the neighborhood) were totally reasonable. The chicken comes with delicious fluffy biscuits that are absolutely fantastic, and two yummy sauces that pair wonderfully with the chicken. Also the honey butter they have inside is absolutely magical so make sure to get extra if you can. Inside the restaurant the decor is a classic dive bar set up with pinball machines and a funky vibe. Make your chicken mobile and play while you eat. It's a great time. The drinks are very boozy so be prepared to have a great drink and some wonderful chicken. I can't recommend this restaurant highly enough.
I am amazed at how Williamsburg's hipster dive The Commodore continues to churn out expertly prepared fried chicken at bargain basement prices. Honestly, where else can you get a fresh, hot plate of three giant, greaseless thighs and divine biscuits with honey butter for $11? A side of sauteed kale is a must. Kale (part of the cabbage family) is one of those superfoods we're only going to see more of on menus. Here it's slightly tangy, slightly crunchy, and a delicious compliment to the crispy bird. Plus it's crazy good for you. Whereas fried chicken? Well, you get my point. I couldn't help compare this dish to the fried yard bird ($18) from a recent visit to Harlem's Red Rooster . I won't knock the uptown hot spot for its vibrant style and vibe. But bite for bite, dollar for dollar, there's no comparison. The yard bird came out with two hefty pieces of lukewarm, nicely spiced but greasy poultry. Only a lemon wedge and spoonful of greens garnished the plate. It gets rav
The Commodore is one of my favorite spots in New York City. It's a super chill bar before 9 PM (at which point it gets crowded) with a decent amount of tables, free video games, excellent food, and great drinks. The bar is open daily from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m., and the kitchen is open on Sunday to Thursday from 4 p.m. till midnight, and on Fridays and Saturdays from until 1 a.m. Once again, I fucked up with the pictures. I promise to do better next time. And there will so be a next time in the case of this joint. var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-27932225-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); I forget which drinks this was. When you get there and look at the placemat, it'
The Commodore is one of my all time favorite places to get brunch in Brooklyn. We’ve been many times and have had several things on the menu. It’s a bit of a no-frills kind of place where the bartender lovingly ignores you, and there is no wait staff. You order at the bar and take a number to your table for the food to be delivered.
Despite the divey-atmosphere, their food is unexpectedly good. Their Chicken Biscuit has a honey glaze that’s a perfect complement to the crispy fried chicken. I haven’t had a chicken biscuit that compares, and I now live in Charleston, SC. We’ve also had their nachos, and their kale salad which were really great. I also love their emphasis on frozen beach drinks. I end up drinking at least one Piña Colada every time I visit.
Overall, The Commodore is a great place to meet with friends and have a few drinks and some good food. Nice relaxed atmosphere (no brunch lines), killer food, great drinks — You really can’t ask for more in Brooklyn.
We went pretty late, but luckily were able to find a booth to sit and eat at. It’s an order at the bar and the server comes to your table type spot. The medium spiced chicken sandwich was really good and filling. The burger was good as well, but their fried chicken is what they’re known for. If you’re thinking about sides, definitely get the Mac and cheese and the sautéed kale was also really tasty.
We came here on a Sunday night around peak dinner time and were able to get a table. It’s self seating and you’ll have to order at the bar but service is quick and the food is even better. The fried chicken plate is a gem. Definitely some of the best fried chicken you can get in NYC. The last time we had it was almost a half a decade ago and it was still as amazing as the first time. Perfectly fried and all meat, barely any bone which was surprising and highly appreciated. The tuna melt was also fantastic, mixed with both red and white onion. The kale Caesar was slightly on the salty side but made a refreshing break between the fried chicken. Fries are fries, portion was huge. We spent about $70 dollars including tip for everything. Great place with even greater food! Would recommend.
The fried chicken is absolutely as good as they say it is. Cheeseburger, hot breast sandwich, and nachos, all divine. Best burger in town. Laid back and chill, with a good selection of cheap beers. Can't wait to go back!
What a pleasant surprise! Kind of dark and dive bar-vibe when you walk in, so you wouldn’t expect much food wise. We ordered the kale ceasar salad (good), the friend chicken platter (great), and the shrimp po’ boy sandwich (downright excellent). Highly recommend!
Good nachos and fried chicken sandwiches. Bar gets kind of crowded so can be a little tough during busy times to order food but if you’re a little patient this is a good spot
Dive bar with a killer fried chicken plate. The nachos player is also very good. The drinks are meh. There is an outside patio open during the warmer months. The bartenders are cool. Know what you want before ordering do you don't black the bar. Been coming here for a while now and will always return for the fried chicken it's that good.
We were walking and stumbled, walking inside to a retro laid back bar. The first thing that caught my vibes is the reggae playing with the retro arcade and almost like you inside an old ship vibes.
Once we were at the bar, the beautiful bartender asked what we wanted, but I could tell she wasn't too keen on me and homegirl but whatever.
We ordered the Pina colada!!!
Also, the Fried Chicken Plate w honey biscuits & sauces
The mac n cheese and the black eye peas stew (need some salt & pepper).
The fried chicken is a star itself....the crunch, BABY!!!! Juicy fried goodness. I'm definitely coming back.
Nah, dip that chicken in the sauces. The hot and hot hot sauces are really good with it.
The mac was IIGHT not my favorite.
Definitely coming back for that fried chicken and
Pina Colada cause it was hitting good.
i’d heard from an esteemed brooklynite that the commodore was famous for its fried chicken, so that’s what i came for. i ordered their fried chicken platter (which came with buttered biscuits) and added a side of mac n cheese. i don’t think i’ve ever tasted fried chicken so divine. i was blown away by how they managed to get the skin so incredibly crispy/crunchy while keeping the meat hot, juicy, and tender. the chicken was also perfectly seasoned and every bite was a satisfying combination of texture and taste. the mac n cheese was also very well made but the chicken was really the star of the dinner. i highly recommend trying! (i still dream about eating this chicken)
The best fried chicken I’ve ever had! So crispy on the outside and the inside is so tender and hot. The biscuit was really good too. Love the outdoor seating in the back!
The veggie burger tacos are amazing, I get these every time I visit Brooklyn and they never disappoint! All the staff are always very friendly, and it's got a really cool atmosphere and decor. There is not a huge choice of beer but the cocktails are first class.
Upgraded dive bar with good comfort food served in generous quantities. A bit dark and loud vibe but goes with the scene. Need to order at bar and service is simply to deliver food at table.
The fried chicken delivers. Crispy outside, juicy inside and a balanced level of spice which added the perfect kick. The coleslaw as a condiment added a sweet freshness as well. One of the best fried chicken sandwiches I’ve ever had.
Fries slapped, beer was cold and the art and seating layout were lovely. It’s a scene to be seen and enjoy an S-Tier sando.
This reminded me of “never judge a book by its cover”. I ordered the hot chicken sandwich with small fries. At first I was starting to get upset without tasting the sandwich. It looked cold and no made with love but it tasted AMAZING. The chicken didn’t look fresh and wasn’t too crispy and wasn’t hot but still was amazing with the coleslaw, the fries were hot and salty. It’s very dark, loud and artistic in there. I’ll be back.
Amazing cocktail bar on the roof at El Nico.
I loved my chicken club, it came out hot and steaming! Same with the fried chicken. On the other hand, the drinks were just ok. The piña colada was good and reminded me of the beach but the frozen margarita and vodka cooler were a little flat on flavor. The backyard was a little crowded for my preference toward the end of the meal; if you’re looking to avoid a crowd then go earlier.
Good fun, good food, good vibes
And very crowded. Great hang out spot.
I would love to write a proper review of this place but as soon as I stepped in I started drinking and I can't remember much except that I had a great time, the food was amazing and I felt at home, even 6000 km away from home.
I had a lovely time and I would go back again.
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