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The Commodore

The Commodore

American Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
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    This American restaurant is famous for their nachos. It's one of the most popular in the city!
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    Chelsea R.
    "hot breast sandwich"(11 Tips)
    Jacqueline L.
    "Order the hot fish sandwich with extra napkins--it's juicy!"(8 Tips)
    Leah P.
    "Best fried chicken plate and fried chicken Sammy in nyc hands down"(8 Tips)
    Ralph J.
    "... atmosphere great, Cadillac nachos sucked."(5 Tips)
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  • Marie L.heart icon on user image
    Marie La RueJanuary 23, 2020
    Fried chicken destination. Lively bar area. Good for day drinking.
  • Qbertplaya
    QbertplayaNovember 25, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    The $4 plate of fries is more than enough for 3 people. The $7 cheeseburger is perfect. Happy hour 2 for 1 beers/well drinks from 4-7pm make a trip even more worthwhile.
  • Leah H.heart icon on user image
    Leah HammerschlagDecember 23, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    I've had the burger at least 5 times, can't say that about anywhere else. I truly think it it's a great burger & the best $7 burger in NYC.
  • Mike M.heart icon on user image
    Mike McBryanJune 8, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Fried chicken and nachos of course. Also a frozen drink of some sort - probably just one though. Then pitchers of beer with those snacks.
  • Ben G.
    Ben GiffordJuly 9, 2018
    Recommended by Phil for its well-considered kitsch drinks (piña colada, specifically), food (fried chicken), and general vibe. Diner-esque.
  • David H.heart icon on user image
    David HuAugust 17, 2015
    Awesome place to grab brunch in the hood. And not insanely crowded!
  • Chris V.
    Chris VodolaMarch 12, 2015
    Alright, this is some absurdly crispy fried chicken. Also there might be crack in the nachos. Nab a booth in the front and hunker down for an awesome drunk meal.
  • Dustin L.heart icon on user image
    Dustin LeeJune 18, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Wish they were lighter on the batter, but the fried chicken is damn good. Honey butter is the best spread ever for the biscuits.
  • Zii H.heart icon on user image
    Zii HammadApril 15, 2015
    Good beer, nice bartenders, and delicious hot chicken breast sandwiches. Can be pretty packed, but just go for it.
  • Village Voice
    Village VoiceAugust 4, 2014
    This dark corner bar specializes in retro cocktails at retro prices, and, believe us, they're strong. Read more
  • Rich K.heart icon on user image
    Rich KearneyNovember 12, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    My favorite bar. Period. Fried chicken is even better than Pies-N-Things. Yeah, I said it. If it's Friday night and I'm not out of town, I'll be here, feel free to say hi.
  • nymag
    nymagJuly 6, 2010
    Black Betty's been reborn into this kitschy, nautical spot with four-star bar food. Per the Underground Gourmet, try the fried chicken - "among the best in town" - and the "adult cheese" sandwich. Read more
  • Time Out New York
    Time Out New YorkJuly 29, 2011
    This nautical dive has some of the city’s best bar food, including a knockout cheeseburger with mayo and sliced half-sour pickles tucked beneath an amply salted LaFrieda patty. Read more
  • Becca B.heart icon on user image
    Becca BaeFebruary 1, 2017
    The drinks are great but the fried chicken here is stuff of the gods. Put some honey butter on it, you're welcome.
  • Tiffanyheart icon on user image
    TiffanyApril 4, 2016
    Fried chicken was so good and crispy. The thighs are huge and comes with a honey butter and hot sauce.
  • Donny T.heart icon on user image
    Donny TsangJuly 9, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Brunch is awesome! Be sure to get the hash brown. It's a nice flat disc of potato crispiness.
  • Paul W.
    Paul WeidingerApril 26, 2014
    Good vibe. Cheap craft beer. Downside is the $20 credit card minimum.
  • Jisu P.heart icon on user image
    Jisu PJune 7, 2014
    Cheap, good food and drinks BUT tables are kind of dirty and sticky. Its VERY hard to get a table. $20 card minimum for drinks. I like this place a lot when I can find a seat!
  • Daan V.
    Daan V.June 30, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    My favorite bar in Williamsburg. Beer is cheap, the cocktails are strong, and the fries are to die for. ORDER FRIES!
  • John M.heart icon on user image
    John MichaelFebruary 23, 2015
    Best "value" cocktails in williamsburg. Fried chicken sandwich is great for a dirty first date.
  • Brian T.heart icon on user image
    Brian TorpeyMay 12, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Grab a hurricane and don't be afraid to walk through the kitchen to the outdoor patio
  • Madison S.heart icon on user image
    Madison SJuly 12, 2015
    Best piña coladas ever. Generally, I won't drink pina coladas unless I am on vacation but the ones here are amazing.
  • Jarel H.heart icon on user image
    Jarel HillMay 21, 2017
    Best fried chicken I've had. And really great pina colada. Some surly-ass waitresses though.
  • Marthaheart icon on user image
    MarthaMarch 22, 2015
    i love the look of the room where the bar is. bartenders are super friendly. recommended.
  • melissa H.
    melissa HochmanAugust 23, 2014
    Solid dive where ya drink THE BEST piña coladas 🙌 OH and wash your face with the biscuit butter mmbaby
  • abdulnaby
    abdulnabyApril 7, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The gooey grilled cheese is also real good. Nachos are fools' gold. If I have to talk about the fried chicken, then you lost.
  • Hillelheart icon on user image
    HillelNovember 16, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The old school drinks. The food that is way better than it has any business being. You'll have a fun night here.
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsApril 20, 2013
    Fun bar and restaurant with great fried chicken and good burgers.
  • Mike B.
    Mike BodgeAugust 15, 2011
    The weirdest restaurant in the city, order a boat drink and some fried chicken from the bar. Find a place to sit and wait (for a while) and work on your sugar hangover.
  • David F.heart icon on user image
    David F.August 6, 2017
    Hands down, the best fried chicken I've ever had.
  • Kelley O. W.
    Kelley O. WilliamsJanuary 28, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    So dive-y but SO good! Three words: Hot chicken breast. Two words: Cadillac Nachos. One word: Biscuits. Nuff said.
  • Nao M.
    Nao MizAugust 31, 2012
    Good things happen here. Good fried chicken happens here. Plus they play Spaceballs on TV. What more can I ask for?
  • Ray L.heart icon on user image
    Ray LinApril 1, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    The fried chicken is great, but their MVP is their special cocktail menu printed on their paper table mats.
  • antonio c.
    antonio coltraneJuly 16, 2011
    I recommend ending your night here by ordering their namesake drink, the commodore. Its so ridiculous in appearance and alcoholic content that you're guaranteed to leave with a smile
  • David B.
    David BanNovember 2, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The jukebox is non-functional but respect that they pipe the PA through its speakers. Also, the boat drink is strong and cheap and recommended.
  • John V.
    John VaghiAugust 29, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Has a backyard! Who knew?!
  • Claire J S.
    Claire J SongJune 1, 2015
    Cheeseburger, $7 The sort of saucy, fully dressed two-hander that expresses a commitment to condiments and a reliance on napkins.
  • Corin L.
    Corin LianidesJune 27, 2010
    Get the fried chicken. Just get it. It is incredibly delicious, crispy, & juicy, and enough for 2 people to share, easy. The biscuits with honey butter that come with it are killer, too. Get it.
  • Chet M.heart icon on user image
    Chet ManciniDecember 8, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Low key local bar. Great crowd, good vibe, and solid fried chicken.
  • Julie C.
    Julie CheesecakeJuly 1, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    The fried chicken/biscuits are enough for two hungry or three snackie people and delicious as hell. The burger is not to be missed, wit' cheese!, and the fries are perfect.
  • Ben K.heart icon on user image
    Ben K.October 29, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Sip a million Commodores and eat the ridiculously good burger, fried chicken, and nachos. This place is so annoyingly hipster but the food never disappoints.
  • Chelsea R.
    Chelsea RenaudJuly 10, 2015
    Perfect for "cheap eats" Southern -- Fried Chicken, Cadillac nachos, hot breast sandwich
  • Food Republic
    Food RepublicJune 4, 2012
    One of our favorite dive bars. Order the fried chicken, order some beer, sit outside. No need to leave. Ever.
  • Of a Kind
    Of a KindAugust 17, 2011
    Kalen Kaminski and Astrid Chastka—the duo behind dye-happy line Upstate—swear by the fried chicken and frozen drinks. To read more about these two, head on over to ofakind.com.
  • Lauren F.heart icon on user image
    Lauren FApril 18, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Chicken sando is to die for. So perfect before a night of drinking.
  • Percy H.heart icon on user image
    Percy HolmesJanuary 11, 2019
    The chicken plate was everything!!!!
  • Jon C.heart icon on user image
    Jon CarneroJanuary 6
    Cool space but dark as hell. Watch your step. Also, surly bartenders (coming from an ex-bartender)
  • First We Feast
    First We FeastAugust 4, 2014
    Good for: Southern-inspired grub and retro frozen cocktails Read more
  • Leah P.heart icon on user image
    Leah PilossophFebruary 27, 2019
    Best fried chicken plate and fried chicken Sammy in nyc hands down
  • Lydia J.heart icon on user image
    Lydia JungAugust 12, 2016
    The frozen mojito was fun! And the fried chicken is really good.
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