Found this place searching for a place to eat with my partner, after a late arrival into JFK. At first we were thrown by the circa 1980, LES dive bar, decor and patina, not that there's anything wrong with that, just not what we expected. Service is no frills, order at the bar, they bring the food to your table. We ordered and got our drinks lighting fast. The food was awesome, some of the best Fried Chicken I ever had, crispy, juicy and nicely seasoned. My partner had the Mexican Chicken Soup, she loved it and let me get a taste, I agreed, it was amazing. We will return for sure! read more

Love coming here! It's always pretty busy. The drinks are delicious and they have some tiki drinks - the food is such a treat too. The chicken is good. The Mac and cheese was the only thing that was kind of whatever too me - they came in these chunks and I like ooey-gooey Mac and cheese, not solidified. Order at the bar so not much staff time. You seat yourself. Tables kind of always feel dirty haha but it's a well loved spot. read more

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It was just OK. Nachos were OK. Drink was less than ok but still ... okay lol. Decent enough for a night late snack! Super crowded after 10 on a weekend though! read more

The Commodore - Nachos - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Love this place! Vibes are great however there is a NASTY bouncer that stopped me at the door and wouldn't let me in - he has a long beard infested with bugs and dirt - the stench was unreal he is also bald - beware read more

It's the commodore so fuck customer service? luckily we didn't eat the excessive food that was delivered to the table on accident (they did serve it to other people even though it set out on our table for ten minutes) even if they forgot half our actual order, but they did pour out my beer and take my full pack of cigarettes that had suddenly been thrown out into the "kitchen trash" (I was on the patio) and was covered in food and drink (according to the server that obviously gave them away) while I went the bathroom. so we waited, got our order wrong, got our drinks tossed and was told at the end on top of tipping over twenty percent because it happens, "well, cancer is making a come back" read more

Went on a Saturday around 3 PM and were able to find a table pretty quickly. Don't really love that it's first come first serve and that the food has to be ordered at the bar but I mean... it IS a bar. The chicken biscuit was delicious, as well as the fries. Need to go for their dinner menu! read more

The Commodore - Chicken Biscuit and French Fries - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

i can see why this spot is a williamsburg classic :') you walk in, seat yourself, and then order n pick up food and drinks at the bar! we got a shrimp po boy, chicken sandwich, and a small fries for food, and for drinks i got a mint julep and a hurricane. great bang for your buck, the sandwiches were awesome and the drinks were STRONG. would strongly recommend as a catch up spot with friends or a chill date spot! read more

The Commodore - Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich and Mild Breast Sandwich - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I'm a man of great stature, therefore I have been a huge supporter of The Commodore for many years. No longer do I live in New York, however, and my visits are few and far between; The Commodore and I, ships passing in the night. On a recent voyage to the Big Apple, I once again renewed my dalliance with them, this time in the accompaniment of two friends. Our goal was a midday feeding, though one can't feed at such a bar without the addition of drink; and so we did and it was good. At an establishment such as this, the demand is great, so all items must be ordered at once. We ordered three Rum Punches ($12/p), a Fried Chicken Plate ($17), Cadillac Nachos ($15), and two Hamburgers ($12/p). The Rum drink is the one to get if you like sweet libations that also pack a Punch of booze. Our go-to. The Fried Chicken is their staple item, or so my friends postulate. Though I've never had it, they return time and time again. The Nachos are a delight. Gooey and tangy; a perfect bite every time. Finally, the Hamburger with cheese, also known as a Cheeseburger: a soft bun, finely shredded lettuce, crisp tomato, onion, pickle, mayo, topped with a whimsical umbrella; my favorite burger in the city. It's not too big or expensive, but perfectly seasoned (and you could ingest 3 for the price of one Minetta Black Label). Fly, Commodore, fly! Whether it be midsummer or over the crest of fallen snow, I shall lay my head upon your breast once more! read more

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Chicken was great. Hash browns (loaded) were amazing , ambiance is chill ( If you're a cool kid) no snobs here please. Prices are right. I'll come back for dinner and if it's still good. I'll give 5 stars read more

The Commodore - Loaded hash browns. Chicken & biscuits. - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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As good as usual. No complaints. Food was very tasty, hot and fresh as always. Drinks were pretty good too. Even the chicken box chicken (not pictured) was good too. Must try if you're in the area. read more

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Enjoyed a Pina Colada and snack at The Commodore on Saturday evening. It is a bar that gets crazy, but there is a clear reason why, solid food and strong drinks. Quality: While my experience was colored by the hectic nature of the bar, it is hard to complain about my drink or food. They sling tasty Pina Coladas, which are their signature drink, and I will not complain about an opportunity to enjoy the frozen beverage. For food, I shared a Mild Breast Sandwich, which had good flavor and texture. Also, ordered a massive plate of salty fries to go along with it. Quantity: Strong drinks and large food portions. Value: $15 for a Pina Colada. $16 for the Mild Breast Sandwich. $9 for the Large French Fries. Ambiance: The Commodore is a dive bar and fried chicken spot located in Williamsburg. It straddles bar and diner, but when packed it feels like a madhouse. The space is pretty large with booths in two different areas and a large bar in the second bigger space. When the weather is nice, they have some tables on the sidewalk and under a street shelter. The music was loud pop dance music, and the televisions that were on showed retro movies. Crowd: Completely packed on Saturday evening. Standing-room only and lots of folks getting rowdy. Service: Doing the best they could for a packed bar on a rainy day. Once people could spread outside, everyone was more cheerful. Parking: Some street parking in the area. read more

The Commodore - Pina Colada - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Thee best fried chicken in Brooklyn! TL;DR Version: - the fried chicken platter and hot breast sandwich is F'N amazing! - Dive bar vibes with great music when DJs are spinning - Skip mixed drinks. Not strong and pretty meh in general. Go for the beer. - Take-out / Delivery available during Covid-19 // NYC Pause Long Winded Version: Food: 5/5 - Seriously thee best Fried Chicken I've had in NYC to date. - The chicken plate was my go to but last time I checked they weren't serving it - The hot breast is a solid choice. Large, juicy and hot. Mhmmm. Location: 4/5 - Good ol' Willy-B // Williamsburg - Bars and other stuff in walking distance so you can make it the ultimate Fried Chicken adventure Atmosphere / Ambiance: 4/5 - Vintage dive bar vibe - Eclectic customers / crowd (prior to Covid) - Good tunes on weekends but get's packed Value: 4/5 - The Chicken Plate was awesome. 3 thighs at around $15 - Pricing is pretty decent for the neighborhood though and the food is amazing! read more

The Commodore - Chicken Plate - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I ordered the veggie burger made vegan (no cheese or mayo) and after eating about half of it, I wasn't sure if it was a meat burger or veggie (Beyond Burger) after eating some of it. The server wasn't sure, so she brought me a new one that she assured me was a veggie burger (confirmed it was a Beyond Burger) and comped the charge on the receipt. Thank you very much for such good customer service! They have lots of outdoor seating options - great for a warm afternoon/evening. read more

Have loved the commodore for years. They have the best hot fish sandwich and queso dip. Also the piña colada's are awesome! Sometimes the wait for food is long but they're so busy so it's understandable. It's a place I take people to over and over. Commodore, don't change! read more

The Commodore - Caesar, fries, hot fish, queso, fried chicken - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

After all my years of living/going out in Willy B the commodore still reigns as the friend chicken sandwich spot. This dive joint shells out tons of huge juicy chicken and fish sandwiches daily! In between taking shots and pounding back beers you'll find patrons munching on kale salads (lol) , fried chicken platters, biscuits and fried fish sammies as well. They're tasty, they're quick, and they give you a lot of fries. Don't expect to have full table service or any of that fancy stuff this place is strictly for grubbing and chugging. read more

The Commodore - Chicken Mild Breast Sandwich - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The Commodore is such an interesting vibe, one that I do not entirely understand but am here for! It's part aloha t shirt/80s pub/arcade. Their chicken sandwiches are heavenly, the spicy isn't the worst but I think medium is perfect for those who aren't spice aficionados. The frozen marg blended with mint is gorgeous too. read more

The Commodore - piña colata - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Cheap beers, throwback music mixed with contemporary stuff, a basement to rival your grandparents (all it's missing in the plastic-covered furniture and big-box​ TV set- I guess that aquarium in the wood paneling​ makes up for it?)​. The Commodore is just one of those places that you would think sounds like a Stefon from SNL joke but is an actual thing. And the best part of our night is that medium spicy fried chicken sandwich we got after downing a couple Modelo's. Oh, and it has a backyard​. You kind of have to walk through the kitchen to get to it, but it actually​ exists. No password required. We came here for a friend's birthday party and it was already packed when we arrived. Then, a wedding party showed up and it was just unmanageable. We hid out in the backyard and toasted our friend repeatedly. Will make the trek here for the sandwich. read more

The Commodore - Medium spicy chicken sandwich, delicious - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Nice joint with a full bar with seating and a cool outdoor back patio. It was late so all I tired was their fried chicken which is highly recommended. The fried chicken skin was so tasty and crunchy. 3 large pieces on a tiny plate. Only suggestion is to get a left plate. I also ate the chicken before I took the picture. I couldn't wait: but I'm sure there's a bunch on here. read more

The Commodore - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Now By No Means Am I Saying Anything Other Than My Experience. I am Keen On Believing People & Places Have Bad Days. But I'm Going To Be Honest. I Made Reservations Because This Place Was Recommended By A Few Foodie Friends I Have. I Went In with the Best Expectations. My Friends Didn't Tell Me That It's Kind of A Bar, But I Was Ok with That Anyway. I Love Homey, Mom & Pop Kind of Places. My Family and I Were Not Received Properly At the Door. We Stood At the Reservation Stand for About 7 mins. No one Was Seated In the Front It Was Basically Empty. So My First Impression is Blown. I Still Have Positive Thoughts. The Bartender Seated Us Kind of Nonchalantly. Eventually Our Server Comes Who Was Very Nice. As We Wait, I Notice That Everyone That Came In Was Asked Where They Wanted To Be Seated, Front or Back. Now, we are 5 Black People In a Hipster Bar at An Early Time. We Order a Good Amount of Food but I Started To Feel Awkward. You That Feeling When You Parents are Arguing And U Just Want To Get Out The Room? Anywho, we get our food which presentation wise was beautiful. The taste was another thing. The food was fried and cooked very well but the seasoning was low impact. There was huge amounts of fried chicken on small plates. The drinks were not enjoyed by my family. My daughter and I did not drink our soft drinks. They tasted pretty watered down. Bill was about 140$. When we got in our car service we were all feeling weird. It felt like we were seated in a weird way. My husband also went to smoke before the car came and felt kinda followed by someone thinking he was going to run out on the bill. The energy was so weird, I literally will never come to entertain a single spot on the block, except places I've been already. I left unhappy, unsatisfied, and committed to never coming back. SN: If You Look At My Reviews, I Rarely Write This Long. And I almost Never Give Bad Energy. This place made me feel like I Need To Sage My Family. I am a huge foodie and love to revisit places. I'm comfortable with places I know will give me a good eat. I was highly disappointed. Buttttttt I have 1 pic to show. I was going to post the pics but I decided not to because of how weird they treated us :-( read more

The Commodore - Food. - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

4 stars for the frozen mojito 1 star for the dick head bartender who tossed my credit card back at me from across the bar after i ordered one round of drinks and closed out read more

Great late night food! My husband and I shared the chicken sandwich and it was really good. The French fries could benefit from a little bit more salt, but they were really hot, fresh and crispy. We sat at the bar and the bartender was very friendly, and healthy. read more

"I need to find the best chicken sandwich in the city," my cousin declared out of nowhere as we were shopping in SoHo this past weekend. Happy to oblige, I quickly pulled up Yelp and did some research and The Commodore came up. So, we ambitiously walked from SoHo across the Williamsburg Bridge and into an unmarked dive bar that we correctly guessed was the right place with the help of a dusty neon sign advertising "breasts" out front. What have we gotten ourselves into? That was the first thought that went through my mind. This certainly didn't look like a place where, an hour and a half later, I'd be sitting in sheer bliss thinking "this was the best meal I've ever had in my life." And yet... We placed our orders at the bar: she had the chicken sandwich ($13) and I had the chicken platter ($14). Along with the food, she had a frozen mojito and I a frozen piña colada (both $12 I believe) after admiring the ones our neighbors were drinking. We headed out to the back porch, and after admittedly a little bit too long waiting (we think they forgot our orders initially) our food arrived. BEST. CHICKEN. EVER. Perfectly fried, crispy but not too greasy, the perfect layer of breading, tender and juicy and cooked throughout. 3 large pieces with practically no bone and no grizzle. Served with two hot sauces (both delicious) and a honey butter that was to-die-for atop the three phenomenal mini biscuits. And for only $14? Absolutely unheard of. Already planning my trip back. This place changed my life. read more

The Commodore - Fried Chicken Plate ($14) and frozen piña colada ($12) - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This chicken sandwich!! I'm speechless. I came in here with my sister for dinner last night and we just can't rave more about the chicken sandwich. We came in around 6 for dinner. We made reservations but they didn't seem necessary on a Sunday. We sat inside. It's a bar kind of vibe. Our waitress was nice and quick to take our order. My sister ordered a frozen mojito (not good!). We both ordered the chicken sandwich and also got a small side of fries. I got the medium and my sister got the mild. The medium was really not spicy at all. I could have gone with the hot and been fine. But the chicken was so tasty. It was so tender and delicious. The sandwich is huge! I had enough to bring home half. Super yummy food here! Would suggest when in Brooklyn! read more

The Commodore - Mild Breast Sandwich - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Good food, not sure about the staff. Stopped by for a meal to-go and my phone was about to die so I asked for an estimate on the meal completion. The woman working the window was really rude and abrupt. She said, "it's ready when it comes out". Didn't attempt to share how long it usually takes or perhaps ask the kitchen staff. It's not like they were busy or as if there was a line behind me. But on to the shrimp po-boy, it was delicious. A great ratio of shrimp to bread and the shrimp were fried nicely. Could have used a bit more sauce though. I know The Commodore is known for their fried chicken but I wanted to try something different. I'd certainly dine here again but hopefully, the window cashier is a bit more pleasant. read more

It's definitely a down and dirty dive spot (seat yourself, pretty slow service) but holy shit do they own it. The atmosphere reminds me of the hang out bar in the movie Goodefellas. Now to the good part, the food AND drink. Incredibly seasoned and crunchy fries. I got the mild breast sando which was so so good. Chicken was not an overly massive chunky piece of chicken (like you get at Chik fil a) and the breading was unique, in a very good way. Get past the overall low-key vibe and you won't be disappointed. Big fan. read more

The Commodore - Mild breast sandwich and fries - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Fried chicken and Piña Colada - whoever came up with such a sick idea needs... an award because hot damn it makes for a Friday night to remember in Brooklyn. Other stars include the fried green tomato sandwich and understated exterior that doesn't beg for attention. Let your ego vanish for a moment and smile over a Piña while not in the tropics for once. read more

The chicken sandwich was amazing. Such great but few ingredients complimenting each other !!! I would do it again. read more

Look, I don't care what you do with your miserable lives, but the Cadillac nachos are the best nachos on planet earth. I will die on that hill. read more

So let's discuss Sunday Fundays, fried chicken cravings and impromptu girl nights. If you know me well enough, there's always a backstory to these reviews. I'd spent all day cleaning my place and I wanted to go biking, but also wanted an alcoholic beverage. Enter Williamsburg and the Commodore. I went biking by the water and near Bedford Ave and then made my way back to a meetup with my girls. Chicken. The fried chicken. The HOT breast. Can I just take a moment here because my mouth literally just started salivating. Clearly, that was the highlight because I jumped past the service and ambiance, so I digress. Service/Ambiance: Alison was the absolute sweetest. She called us babes--I love cute names. Anyway, she was super accommodating--cleaned our table, adjusted our drinks when they came out slightly off, gave A1 recommendations and was honest about it. We sat outside in the Brooklyn air on a summer-turning-fall night and it was lovely. Food: Back to the chicken. Please. I had the hot breast as I mentioned before. Crispy, spicy, well seasoned. Did I mention spicy? I'm Togolese (African) you guys and I was PLEASED. My best friend on the other hand, not so much. She also ordered the hot breast and was struggling the whole time. Ken had the mild chicken-- same story: delicious. My sister has the fish tacos--they were huge, with a lot of coleslaw. Aside from the coleslaw overload, she did enjoy it. We also had biscuits with honey butter--um yes? And a MASSIVE side of fries. Again, salivating. Moving on. Drinks: A Hurricane for me, two Frozen Mojitos and a Frozen Margarita. I loved my Hurricane: adequate liquor-- all 5 of them. Hehe. The 1 star demerit is for the preparation of the frozen drinks. There was no simple syrup in any of them the first time. And the second time, all the bartender did was add the syrup to the top of the drink. That's a no no. But Alison brought out some Agave to remedy that issue. Overall, a Sunday success story. As always, happy eating and drinking. MMG. read more

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Stop 3 out of 5 on my culinary tour of Brooklyn was in search of some delicious fried chicken. The Commodore certainly didn't disappoint. Thanks to Yelp, I knew that the restaurant doesn't have a sign outside. Thanks to being a suburbanite, I still did a double take inside to make sure I was in the right place until the nautical theme gave it away. I lucked into a seat at the bar and ordered the fried chicken plate. The aesthetic is dive bar but it feels comfortable as opposed to dodgy, the staff is pleasant and professional. The chicken plate arrived in front of me and included three piping hot and crispy thighs and three mini biscuits with sweet butter and two dipping sauces. The fried chicken was extremely hot but so damn good, I couldn't wait for it to cool before laying siege to it. The biscuits were tender, flaky, and buttery. A great dinner and a restaurant worth returning to. read more

The Commodore - The fried chicken plate, best fried chicken I've had. - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Delicious fried chicken sandwiches dressed with slaw and pickles. It's one of the most delicious fried chicken sandwiches out there but eating it there fresh is recommended. Take out brings a different experience. The hot fish sandwich is ok. Sandwiches between a sesame seed bun, slaw, pickles and hot sauce. The fried fish lacks flavor and I wish there was some type of tartar sauce but it's not bad. The nachos are large with a sloppy mess of queso, beans overkill, hot sauce and different types of salsa. Wasn't my favorite but everything else was great. read more

After struggling to find late night food, we hit it on the money with The Commodore! They serve food til 2am which is awesome and the food is good, it's elevated bar food for sure. A southern cuisine vibe, I recommend the fried tomato sandwich, the salad, and gazpacho! You order at the bar and seat yourself. Easy! read more

You would walk by this place and just think it's a dive bar on the inside based on the amount of people sitting at their outside tables having a beer. But this place actually has one of the best chicken sandwiches I've had in the city. It was a huge chicken breast, fried and seasoned perfectly, on a butter roll. The spicy sauce on the chicken was SPICY, but I couldn't stop myself from eating more and more of the crunchy chicken. Would solely go back for more of that chicken sandwich!! read more

The food is good. The Servers and Bartenders where very nice. Get here early it gets very busy especially on the weekends.

I came here for brunch one sunday and was so surprised at how empty it was because it's seriously. so. good. The service is good, the food is good, and the prices are good. The fact that I didn't have to do a 30 minute wait for a good brunch in Williamsburg on a Sunday was mind-blowing, honestly. I got the chicken biscuit and was amazed. The chicken was juicy and B I G, the biscuit was moist, and the sweet butter is the perfect addition. For $13, it can't be beat and I would come back again and again and again. The person who took me here is a regular and I see why! So surprised I haven't heard about this place before, but at the same time pretty happy so that when I decide to come back, I won't have a long wait. read more

The Commodore - Chicken Biscuit - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Chicken was tougher than I expected. I'd heard great things and it just really disappointed me.

The food, drinks, service and ambiance is great for what we were looking for. I would definitely visit again. Highly recommend.

Avoid this place. Tiffany the "bartender" physically assaulted us with spray guns and violent language after we politely corrected the order that Tiffany got wrong... to the point where my friends entire face and body was soaking wet. I get people having bad days but when is it ever ok to physically assault anyone?? I've seen MANY reviews complaining about the rude bartender and it sounds like it's Tiffany. I really hope Commodore fixes this - I was a regular customer but physical violence is NEVER ok. read more

Food 3/5 Ordered the chicken biscuit. Chicken was well fried and seasoned but the biscuits are a bit tough and dry. For $13, i feel it is somewhat on the pricier spectrum as its only a single piece of fried white meat sandwich with one single biscuit. Drinks 5/5 Great drinks, large selection of cocktails Ambiance 4/5 Very brooklyn kind of bar. Both outdoor and indoor dining available. First come first serve basis for outdoor. Service 4/5 Service is a bit slow but they were also really packed and full. Staff were really friendly and patient. A negative feedback was we asked for water and 2 of the cups was dirty. A card is held to keep the tab open over the duration of the meal. Everyone was wearing a mask read more

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This used to be my go to spot prior to the pandemic whenever I was bored and wanted good food and laughs. Recently, I ordered a shrimp Po boy, which is a new addition to their menu as far as I know. It was shockingly lackluster and I was sorry I did not order a chicken sandwich instead. It was kind of bland and soggy overall. I also ordered biscuits for breakfast the following day, and must say that they were consistently good, as I know them to be (especially being a day old?). The Commodore will always have a place in my heart, but I will stick to what I know is good and only consider new menu items whenever the city fully re-opens and I can tell the guys in the kitchen to make my food "con amor," which always made them laugh, but the food was always delicious. read more