Trendy-feeling bar that is pretty far east that can't really decide whether they're an eating establishment or a club. The music is loud coming in. I was able to make conversation with my group when I was seated. I think it's some tropical theme with a woody interior, fish bowls lining the wall, an old TV. Kind of a tiki bar feel. Very much a loose abstract take on a lost art-form. The place didn't feel too busy which is unique in this city on a Friday night. From what I understand, there is oftentimes live music. That wasn't available today but might contribute a larger crowd The food was tasty and beers of a few varieties were on tap. Customarily, you grab drinks at the bar. Not sure how my party ordered the foods as I arrived late. The hot chicken sandwich was kinda neat. Soft, seeded roll. Buttered on the top. Over-sized thin chicken cutlet that was crispy and exceptionally tender. Homemade pickles and a slaw accompanied the sandwich as well as a few squirts of their sweet/ SPICY sauce. I think they vary the amount of sauce on request. Kale Caesar was also surprisingly yummy. Very simple kale salad with croutons and Parmesan. Every bite of kale was perfect. Every bite had some cheese in it. Somehow, the croutons tasted as if they were marinated in parm. Decent value in this place as a local pub although initially it has a club aesthetic. Certainly, enjoyed my time here and will likely return w friends. read more

The Commodore - Kale Caesar Salad and Hot Breast Sandwich - Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Very lively dive bar, decent amount of tables/seats and food selection. Tried their three piece chicken, fried chicken sandwich, and fries. Huge portions in general. Sandwich was good - mix of honey butter, hot sauce, and slaw for a pretty quite flavor. Fried chicken pieces were massive, but a bit oily/oil didn't seem too fresh. Fries were unfortunately a bit soggy. read more

Hands down one of the best fried chicken sandwiches I've had. Every single bite was unreal. The Commodore really makes you feel like you're on a boat, from the decor to the cocktails. Loved the chill vibes here. Excellent service, delicious food, and absolutely worth the visit! read more

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

I went out to the movies after work and decided to stop here after the movie for dinner. It's a little off the beaten path on the border of the east village and les. You order at the bar and pick your table. I was craving chips and queso so I got an order of that and a Medium heat fried chicken sandwich. I asked for the slaw and pickles on the side and a Diet Coke to drink. I ordered food from the BK location before and I enjoyed it but the food here wasn't as good. My queso was cold so I sent it back but when I got a new one it was still cold. The sandwich honestly wasn't hot either and it was more on the sweet side which I didn't care for. I think I will go back to the other location the next time I'm craving their food. read more

Probably one of the best quesos in NYC. Fries are not to be missed: they're plentiful and deeply golden brown and giving hand cut vibes. The spicy chicken sandwich is just as delightfully crispy, hot and tender as the one in Williamsburg. The honey butter that comes with the biscuits is fantastic. Everything came out quickly on a busy Friday night. In a city with incredible bar food this is top tier. read more

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

It was quiet on a Friday night in here, which was kinda nice compared to the original Williamsburg spot....but I think the energy was lacking because of that. The food was fine, I don't know why I don't think it was as good as the Williamsburg one, but just didn't seem to be. The chips with queso were nice! read more

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This cute little corner bar was giving Miami Vice vibes in the LES like you're back in the 70s - 80s! The bartenders were attentive, the food came quick the nachos were a little blah not to our liking (and the server was glad to take it off) however the pozole was delicious very tasty. The happy hour was decent and I only had one drink with a good pour. read more

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

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I'm so happy the Commodore opened a location in the East Village! Now I don't have to go to Brooklyn for amazing fried chicken. Luckily the vibe and food at this location is the same as the original. The fried chicken plate and the Commodore (piña colors) is a must. The plate includes three perfectly cooked thighs and biscuits with addicting honey butter. Happy hour on weekdays and brunch on weekends makes Commodore II a good spot any day of the week. read more

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Such a fun + cute spot, with great music, strong drinks, and decent food. The drinks are pretty much all tropical and fruity -- which was fun to order in the winter to bring up our spirits a bit! I got the Mac and cheese, my friend got the chicken sandwich, and our other friend got the veggie burger. We all liked our food, but nothing to write home about. The Mac and cheese came in the form of a square with a pretty burnt top layer so I basically cut the Mac and cheese up to be able to go after the gooey pieces on the inside. Once I got to the gooey bites, it was great. For drinks, I ordered the hurricane and my friend got the frozen piña colada. She definitely liked it a lot, but said she's had better ones before. The hurricane was delicious! Strong too haha. It comes with vodka, gin, amaretto, triple sec, grenadine, grapefruit, and pineapple juice. Say that three times fast haha. All in all, this place is a vibe! Would definitely go back. read more

Hidden Gem in the LES. If you like cheap drinks and great fried chicken + a DJ spinning kewl tunes in a retro looking old school NY place this is the ticket. From outside looks kinda Cyber Punk. Inside a bit of Miami Beach Fried Chicken platter is HUGE! Door to kitchen is wide open so you can see them slapping the orders together. In my experience every place that has an open kitchen (nothing to hide) always has good food and this is no exception! My buddy said it was the BEST fried chicken he ever had! Real NYC vibe here from the staff. Place was packed, two clean unisex bathrooms read more

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So I went to the Commodore II with some friends for my Birthday and we had a blast. DJ was rocking some great tunes, ambiance was awesome, service was on point and the food was banging! I had the Mac N Cheese, Biscuits and Fried Chicken and I gotta tell ya.. It was smokin! So delicious I'll definitely be going back. Matter of fact I'm craving it as I type this. Haha So if you're in the Lower East Side and like delicious food, nice libations and cool musical vibes you should definitely try the Commodore II. Have a good one y'all! read more

bar is cute, staff is friendly. food is good. not sure what state they are representing but it's a pretty southern selection. only reason why I mentioned that is because the mac and cheese. it came out like a brick and wasn't creamy at all. other than that the food was good. We tried the biscuits, kale salad, mexican shrimp cocktail, mac and cheese and fried chicken sandwich. The fried chicken sandwich is huge and is really tasty. this was really really good and filling. it was a friend chicken breast that wasn't dry and had cole slaw and pickles on top. I didn't try the bread but it looked soft. The kale salad was good and the croutons were really buttery and added an element of flavor. They didn't offer protein add ons which I wish they did as to why I ordered the shrimp cocktail. The biscuits-so good with a side of honey butter. I also ordered the commodore drink which was okay. Others liked it, in just not a fan of sweet drinks, and the tequila shooter is good. The only reason why I gave 4 stars was because I didn't love the mac and cheese or the mexican shrimp cocktail. I already commented on the mac and cheese, but the shrimp cocktail was a large class of cocktail sauce and the shrimp were floating inside. it was way too saucy for me. I wanted shrimp on the rim just plain with the sauce to dip to my liking. it was a little overwhelming. read more

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The place is colorful inside. The servers very nice. And my burger was delicious. I'll definitely be back... read more

The Commodore - Virgin mojito - Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Amazing fried chicken and cocktails. I got their pina colada and fried chicken sandwich. The pina colada was perfectly sweet and creamy. The chicken in the sandwich was crispy and juicy. We also got extra chicken platter to share and it came with a delicious hot honey dip and warm biscuits. I loved the vibe inside and they even had aquariums with fish. Super fun place and I was surprised it wasn't more crowded given how great the place was read more

Commodore II has a sleek ambiance. It's like being in a Michael Mann movie. The fish tank in the wall is a great detail. The place seems to be inspired by a Miami Tiki bar. I highly recommend the cocktails and fried chicken. I'm a fan and It'll be on my list of favorites. read more

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So surprised this wonderful restaurant hasn't been reviewed it! It's such an institution in Brooklyn, lauded for its fried chicken and other southern grubs. All the tropical drinks, nachos, and bar friendly snacks have migrated across the river, with the exterior presence of a nautical submarine, with potholes to masquerade as windows. The menu isn't all artery clogging fields, there are salads if you want to be saintly after a night of drinking, but there are always options to further do damages with their infamous friend chicken sandwich or fried chicken plate. To keep it light, their key lime pie comes in as a mini version, so more space for an additional michelada. Pro tip, $3 for diner-style AYCD coffee! Caffeinate away! read more

Fake business. Never see it open. Uses an apartment inside of the building it operates under. Has messed with the boiler in the building. Never see anyone in there except employees drinking and leaving beers in coolers on the sidewalk. Does nothing for the neighborhood. Close already. read more

Next level- this was the best friend chicken I ever had. I was being so indecisive with the menu and asked the manager what I should get and he said "we're known for our fried chicken". I was not really in the mood, but I always feel it's smart to go with what one is known for. And this chicken blew my mind away- supposedly it's a special recipe from a family in Georgia. Only thing I wish is that it automatically came with the greens- I had to order that on the side. Biscuits were good too. Another plus- leftovers heated right back up in the air fryer perfectly crispy. read more

The Commodore - Fried chicken and kale - Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Food and drinks were awesome and the environment was very chill. It's pretty much self service but the staff was very attentive and our orders came out pretty quick. I will definitely be making the commodore my weekend chill spot. read more

beautiful new bar with retro vibe and tasty cocktails. Came here when Brian & Avi DJ'd and had a great time. Recommending

Love that this place opened up a location in the LES! The food, staff and vibe are all right up my alley. I will be coming back and recommending this place to everyone. read more

Skip this one, they have miserable people working for them. I felt very unwelcome as the female bartenders were extremely rude for no reason. Choosing to eat here was a mistake and it honestly ruined my night. read more

Service is horrendous and bartenders are incredibly rude. These are the type of people to ruin your night , and I hope no one makes the same mistake coming here! read more