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

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

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

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

I had a sudden craving for fried chicken at 11PM on a Thursday night. God I love NYC. Where else can you eat the best fried chicken late into the night that's not mediocre like KFC or Popeyes? The fried chicken was juicy and skin was crispy but breading was not too heavy or thick. Dip the chicken skin in the honey butter if you want to be ultra indulgent. Biscuits were a bit dry and mac n cheese seemed to lack cheese. I'm still giving this spot 5 stars because that's how good the fried chicken is. Just don't order the mac - but I heard great things about the nachos! read more

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This place has the best fried chicken I've had in a long time. It was perfectly seasoned and so crunchy. Anyone who comes here should have the chicken and take one to go for tomorrow. I also had the kale ceasar salad and nachos everything was delicious. read more

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We didn't start the fire. But something did. And sadly Commodore's kitchen was closed for months while they fixed the kitchen and the backyard that has sadly sustained a bunch of damage. They kept slinging drinks and finally after what felt like an eternity, the kitchen doors unlocked and fried chicken sandwiches were to be had again for all. I've had almost everything on the menu, and I must say while the hot breast is delicious. The Commodore probably has my one of favorite burgers in the city. If you're ordering with a group, grab a kale caesar and of course the nachos which honestly you should order even if you're alone because their nachos are comparable to none. The brisket sandwich is also a sleeper hit. You'll see hand after hand carrying either a rum punch or their signature drink Commodore (a pina colada), but you should know the best frozen drink here is the mojito. Tip your bartenders well and don't be a jerk. *DJ's spin on weekend nights. read more

A longtime Willy B dive bar with surprisingly good food and nice shabbily dressed people, one of the best chicken sandwiches in the game, great place to get some food and a few drinks, they do a great job keeping it looking filthy. The chicken sandwich is a dream, a perfectly fried entire breast pounded a touch thin to sort of fit on a burger bun, I enjoy the hot version. I seem to remember their tuna melt is surprisingly excellent. The fries are the way you want your fries-salty and fresh, as opposed to old and bland, like you. The Commodore is an oasis in a desert of Williamsburg douchebaggery. read more

Get the chicken sandwich, 9.5 out of 10. Medium or hot, doesn't matter. Soggy lower bun or else this would get full 10 stars. Plus great vibe playing the hip hop hits read more

Been going here for 11 years and it's probably the best food at the best price in all of Williamsburg. The fried chicken, hot fish, nachos, black eyed peas over corn bread are near perfect. They somehow even make their kale bizarrely good- what the heck do you guys put in there?? HEAVEN? Probably. Yes, the staff isn't friendly- but that's also just how it is in Williamsburg. You're not there for the service, you're there for the vibes, the food and the patio furniture- or else this is not the place for you. read more

My friend chose the commodore as the spot we'd grab drinks in Williamsburg to catch up at. I had never been prior and walked past it a dozen times so I was excited to hear that she had booked a reservation for us on a Sunday evening. I'd say this spot in somewhere between a dive bar and a diner, in a sense that it's no frills and they've got delicious items you would want while downing a $12 blue hawaiian. We were seated at a booth next to the main entrance. When it came time to order I went with the hot chicken sandwich with a side of cole slaw. This sandwich hit the spot and it definitely was a bit hotter than expected. For drinks we both went with the house mojito which was super tasty. This place seems ideal for a casual hang with a close group of friends over some drinks and plates to share. I'd give it a try if you're looking to start the night somewhere! read more

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

I like the bar so much and food is so delicious. The only Staff at the bar were so homophobic towards me. I've been there twice and they were not nice to me. They need to change staff who is friendly to gay community. read more

I washed my hands here and dried them on my pants because there were no paper towels. Once outside I realized the soap dispenser contained bleach. Not only did I ruin my most beloved jeans (irreplaceable) AND winter coat ($$$), but my skin burned all afternoon. Thankfully I was not replacing a contact lens or changing a tampon! I was asked not to speak to the manager so I'm posting my experience here. Patrons, beware! read more

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.

So if you don't already know where this place is...have a good time. "Hey guys I have an idea, let's make a restaurant that has no signs!" As a hint, it's across the street from The Knitting Factory and it's painted blue. You also can't see into the windows. Now let's talk about the experience. Retro punk was playing the whole time we were there. Not complaining. You seat yourself which is cool. It's two rooms. One room has the bar, seats tables and chairs. The other room is diner style table booths. If you haven't already been frustrated by trying to figure out if you're at the right place or not, there are no waiters. So once you pick up your menu, you may realize that certain food is only served at certain times. Then it says, order from the bar. So now let's venture over to the other room. You know when a bar is really crowded and it's hard to just get in between people to speak to the bartender to order a drink? Well that's how you order your food. Shouting over people sitting at the bar who are in conversation enjoying their drinks. Website said accepts credit cards so that's great. Oh wait, there is a $20 limit that you have to reach, so if you're by yourself...walk over to the in house ATM machine and pay a fee to take out money to buy your food. They give you a number and walk back to the other room where you may or not be sitting. So Commodore Plate is the first thing on the menu. Now there are descriptions on the things on the menu, but who knows maybe their Commodore Plate is more than just eggs, hash browns, and toast. It's a southern menu, maybe the south does that stuff better than we do here in NY. Food came pretty quick. And to my amazement, it was nothing but eggs, hash browns, and dry toast. The Commodore Plate, the Plate named after the restaurant is diner food but more bland. Now fortunately for my party, they ordered better items...which they said were great. They had the chicken biscuits and cheese grits. They said it was definitely tasty. All in all, I'm sure the other menu items were great. But we all agreed that the experience sucks. read more

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Pina coladas were amazing. Love the postcard theme. Roommate said chicken is fantastic. Nice place to come with 2-4 friends. I like that you can come in looking haggard and no one would mind. DJ was ok read more

A hidden gem in Williamsburg. The outside of this spot make you not want to go inside. But once you have a drink and order the fresh fried chicken or the chicken Sandwich you going feel like you went to heaven and came back down. The chicken is fresh and crispy. I really enjoyed my meal and drink with my family at this hidden gem read more

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Ughhhhh I felt so gross after eating here. In the moment everything tasted really good and seemed really fresh and yummy buuuuutttttt then... 15 minutes late the itis kicked in and the oil soaked fried chicken in my body started to take over. The amount of effort it took to not just sprawl out on the booth bench was... I have no words. I almost didn't make it. I almost laid on the bench and I almost passed the F out right there and if I had I probably would not have woken up until 2 days later. I was not drunk (I had one margarita on the rocks which tasted gross, like a nasty mix with a lot of sugar. Bleh) on alcohol, I was intoxicated by the itis. Def of "the Itis" (well my version anyway): intense food coma, usually post greasy heavy foods or over eating. This time I think it was he oil, I don't think I overate but that's what I always tell myself. It was packed on a late Sunday night, you have to order at the bar for food and drinks. They give you a number and bring you your food. It's dark in the room with the bar so it's hard to see what you're eating. Service is.... well for one it's Williamsburg and two it's not full service so yea don't expect much. Food tasted good but I think they overuse the oil, it could've used a changing or maybe it's the quality of the oil. Not set on ever going back esp since my margarita sucked a55. Ambience- billyburg scene, current billyburg crew not the og, old skool crew. Truthfully this was my first time at commodore and I was very hesitant because I loved it when it was black Betty's and the food was good and the vibe was good but I'm glad I tried it because... I prob won't be back. I miss Betty's. read more

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Came here back on July 21 after being in the hood. This place is a total dive bar but opposite,. You walk UP the stairs not down. It has video games inside and pinball . It has Championship sprit racing game which is a quarter to play. The have a bar section which was pretty crowded. We sat a table opposite the bar . They have old items all over the place . Games ,toys ,dolls patches and more ... pretty loud inside and it's dinner area is not so big but grab a seat to stay a while , the chicken sandwich is definitely on point you can order it Hot or MEDUIM. it's about $15 but it's so huge that you can splint in in half . I brought 2 sandwiches and gave one to my friend. It's definitely one thing I be back for here . And a decent beer selection here too. read more

OG Brooklyn spot. Still holds up as one of the best dives bar, and hands down the best chicken sandwich ever. Nachos are top tier.

I love this place. The fried chicken is so amazing. Let's not forget the biscuits. Drinks are so good. I will not get tired of their fried chicken. read more

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I will start off this review with one key fact - I don't really like fried chicken. A group of three of us went to the Commodore on Friday, as recommended by a colleague. The bar is in a bustling part of Williamsburg. It is unmarked but big and easy to find. My only real problem with this place is that it is a "seat yourself" establishment. While we had no issue getting a table within our first five minutes of being there, I could see that getting frustrating. We were seated at a large table in the back (good place for groups) which is bordered by a fish tank. We ordered a round of drinks, an order of biscuits, and chips and queso for the table. The two others ordered the fried chicken platter whereas I went with the medium fried chicken sandwich. Holy. Cow. I had previously only met one piece of fried chicken that I actually enjoyed (at The Dutch) and now am happy to add this place to the rotation. The sandwich had a bit of a kick to it but wasn't overwhelming by any means. The bun was perfect and flavorful and the chicken itself was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I was honestly shocked at how much I loved this sandwich. I almost ate the entire thing (see corresponding picture to understand why that's a feat). The whole meal was reasonably priced, including drinks. None of us spoke during the entire meal. Hint: dipping the chicken sandwich in the queso isn't a bad idea, either. The service, for a self-seating, order-at-the-bar kind of place, was attentive. Our server brought our food out promptly and had no issue grabbing us extra sauces/condiments. My roommate forgot her sunglasses at the restaurant and when we went back to retrieve them, our server had not only told the new people at our table that she had them, but remembered us and had placed them in the kitchen for us. Great experience overall; would definitely go back. Be prewarned though - after this dinner, all three of us had consumed so much food/salt that none of us made it out that night. Worth it. read more

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I DREAM of this place if I am being honest. My husband took me here for my birthday in Feb and we just revisited again a few days ago. I think I will always stop here when I am in the area just to order the chicken sandwich. The chicken is perfectly cooked, the coleslaw is delicious, and with a side of fries? perfection. I have had both the mild and the medium sandwiches so far and I would recommend them both. When I came in the winter, I also ordered a pina colada, which was standard but still delicious. 100 percent worth the stop, even if its for takeout - the crisp of the chicken holds well for takeout. read more

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Strong drinks for a decent price, nails the dive-bar kitsch, and a cool vibe. So why 5 stars and not maybe 4, with an intro like that? The goddamned fried chicken. Holy f****** s*** is it good, lol. I don't know what it is, but every time I come to Brooklyn I get a craving for fried chicken, and I almost never eat it, so it's gotta be good when I do. This time around I tried The Commodore, and I have to say I haven't had it any better than here. The portion size was massive, the chicken was juicy, and the skin was perfectly fried. I'm literally drooling writing this review. Two dipping sauces were great, one was a sweet/hot, and one just straight hot. The honey butter was also amazing, especially on the biscuit they included as well. It's worth crossing a river for. Even two rivers. God dammit, now I have to go back. read more

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The bouncer/security is an amazing guy! He is so sweet and helpful! The food is great! Everyone's favorites are usually the chicken, chicken sandwiches, and biscuits! Overall, really great place and I love vibes. read more

Many many stars to The Commodore for their food, especially their famous fried chicken sandwich. Fewer stars for the overall experience, as it can be a high pressure situation to try to get a table and get an order in during busy times. There's no hostess or anything, so that means a lot of hovering around waiting for people to give up their tables. And all ordering is done at the bar, so it can be quite hectic to navigate. But let's focus on the positive. The hot, medium, or mild breast sandwich comes with an enormous piece of perfectly fried chicken on a sesame bun with cole slaw. I got the medium which was actually like a mild, so next time I think I might go full hot. We also got a side of queso and chips, which was incredibly satisfying in a dirty way, and the kale salad, which was also surprisingly satisfying in a less dirty way. They also offer some fun tiki-like cocktails, though we decided to keep it simple with cans of beer and cider. Though there's no waiter service per se, those delivering the food are really nice and asked us how our food was. There's a self-serve water jug toward the back door, and there's some outdoor seating for when it's not freezing out. Overall, picture your normal busy dive bar situation plus some insanely delicious and indulgent eats. If that sounds like your jam, then head on over to The Commodore! read more

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One drink, two drink, three fish, five fish.... This may be a restaurant, but all I remember is those drinks knocking me on my ass. They pack a punch and who doesn't like a place that serves an even stronger than usual Piña Colada.... go for the Commodore, stay to watch the hispters take in drinks more expensive than their second hand clothes. read more

One of the best chicken sandwiches ever! The ambiance is very unique and they are open very late this is an underrated gem for a chicken sandwich at anytime not just late night read more

Four & a Half. Love this place, & how can you not. Early 80s decor, crazy hipster soundtrack that can veer from vintage punk and metal, to old school rap, to swing. Some of the best food in Williamsburg from one of its most influential, grizzliest. reddest headed, and most bad ass cooks. -Amazing fried chicken even if its only dark meat, its still the neighborhoods best, (yes better than Pies & thighs & comes with those killer sauces & exemplary biscuits/ -Incredible burger, sort of like a really elevated big mac. -the famous booze-infused pimento stuffed "adult-cheese" my favorite cheese sandwich anywhere. Fries are usually about perfect. The drinks are tops too; you gotta get the Commodore once, but my favorite is the enhanced greyhound humorously dubbed the Trailways, which is so much better with the addition of Mint. Despite the fact the the drink prices have been inflating steadily in the past few years since the place is opening, its still pretty good value considering they are wickedly and dangerously STRONG. I do however wish they were included on the happy hour. Servers are super hipster, a bit intimidating, and certainly not nice, but it somehow works perfectly in this setting. Service is actually minimal, order @ the bar take a number and hope they bring out the right food. Securing a booth in here requires some serious skill, & at times can come close to the level of blood sport. Later in the night the place can (d)evolve into a awesomely debauched free for all. read more

Is this the hippest bar in Brooklyn? Or the planet? Ooozing with hipster hippness, the Commodore's setup once the Betty,which was also cool exudes that 'Burg stuff from point of entry from bartenders to patrons. I have wanted to feel the coolness and try the chicken for quite some time. Ate; Chicken dinner- $12 Kale- $6 The chicken(fried of course) comes with honey butter and a biscuit- it is fried almost "WANTONLIKE", super crispy and good. The honey butter and hot sauce add that definite- Spicy/Sweet I love. The biscuits- little and amazin' with honey butter. Garlicky kale- super fresh- I must admit, I still love Dirty Bird's chicken the best followed by Bowery Diner, but you can't beat the COMMODORE for hip/cool/ damn it is a hotspot! read more

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Used to love the chicken here. They were shut down for a while because of a kitchen fire, but we came twice since they reopened. The chicken has gone down in quality: The skin is so heavily battered that it doesn't "connect with the flesh (you know what I'm trying to say). It's still decent, it's just not as great as it once was. And the tall, thin blonde bartender acts as if she's doing you a favor by just taking your order. No thanks on that. read more

Great environment and excellent precautions with regards to COVID. The "Hot Chicken Breast" is absolutely a must get from this place! It has excellent presentation, a large portion size, it's heavy, cooked perfectly (no spot was left undercooked or overcooked), the coleslaw and pickles complement the spicyness and taste of the overall sandwich, and lastly it has good aftertaste. I highly recommend this place! read more

Fried chicken sandwich did not travel great (to be expected) in delivery but stoked to try it in person one day soon. Caesar salad DID travel great and I would highly recommend (even the croutons remained good). Pricey - but expected in this area. I am excited to try it in person one day soon. read more

Came back for a second time for the fried chicken . And boy oh boy it's finger lick-in good . From the drinks to the ambiance this place is a great Sunday Funday spot read more

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On the hunt for some dynamite fried chicken? Looking for that ultra hole in the wall joint? Wanting an old school, cabin-like vibe? Look no further - your dream has come true. COMMODORE. Look... the chicken is deep fried and always comes out smoking hot. You get three big pieces of fried dark meat goodness AND three biscuits, hot sauce, butter, etc. No, this isn't organic chicken - for that, you can go to just about any other restaurant in the neighborhood and get what you want. One plate is a huge serving... more than sufficient for one person but not quite enough for two people. If you get a plate of chicken and a side, you should be all set. I typically fancy the kale caesar. Couple of things to note: - No white meat served here. - It's usually packed. - Limited table sich. - Parts of the original Halloween could have been filmed here... if and only if Michael Myers had a thing for fried chicken. read more

Food has fallen off. The Fried Chicken Sandwich used to be one of the best in the city but the last two times I went it was strange tasting. My fiancé ordered the key lime pie (which I know is a dumb thing to order), even that had a strange taste to it. Both things were not inedible (and when you pay that much for food you try to justify it by eating it.) but they were not good by any means. There was also a piece of chicken in my sandwich that was ice cold which was sort of freaky. I couldn't help but think how long it had been sitting around for before it made its way onto a bun... read more

I was normally a regular at commodore and then tonight, the bartender Tiffany literally sprayed my friend with the soda spray gun at the bar, because she corrected the order that Tiffany got wrong. She then proceeded to throw my friends full drink in the trash and called security when my friend did nothing wrong... I have never experienced worse hospitality in my entire life. I will never come back after this disaster... sorry Commodore but Tiffany just caused you 10+ regulars who live in the neighborhood and will never come back again.... read more

The chicken sandwich was really good and flavorful. The customer service was kind of annoying took forever to put my order in and to get a seat. read more

Phenomenal fried chicken. Phenomenal fried chicken sandwich. So juicy. breading is just unreal. You might burn your mouth but it's worth it. If you're served at the bar, you may have to wait a long time for your food, and they don't serve you water. This is totally fine unless you're stuck in the back of the bar far away from where the self-serve water is and if the bar is super crowded, like it was when we visited. We definitely waited for over 30 minutes for our food and weren't able to physically make our way over to where the water was. I've been to this place for drinks as well for friend's birthday parties over the years. The outdoor space in the back is fun for parties. The vibe is energetic and the crowd feels like 20 and 30-something locals. Fun place for a drink or some really fantastic fried chicken. read more

The Commodore - one of the best chicken sandwiches I've had in NYC - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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