The Fly is this wildly popular spot here in Brooklyn, NY doing what every restaurant in the world should do: Have a menu with 5-6 items that you specialize in and do it amazingly well! This is exactly what The Fly does; unlike a delicatessen that has 150 items on their menu and 90% of those items are mediocre. The bar menu here at The Fly takes up almost three full pages. The food menu takes up only four square inches; and those four square inches are a "Power House" of wonderful characteristics this place is known for - no if's and's or but's! Their specialty is baked chicken and is it fantastic. The aromas coming off of these birds hit you like a brick. It's really really good. Their Caesar salad is equally delicious and their roasted potatoes were above and beyond good. The green and white sauces really enhanced our dinner. The service was also excellent and the vibe this place emanates is contagious. Us three souls had a completely wonderful time here at the Fly. read more

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Chicken. Needless to say, get the chicken. Service was great, everyone was so nice and attentive. The chicken was juicy and the sauce it came with paired so well we needed more. Caesar salad is also a must get. read more

A good spot for rotisserie chicken. It is almost Peruvian style but the their white and green sauces are not similar to the Peruvian ones. The green one is like a salsa verde and the white one is yogurt based. They each cost $3. The chicken definitely needs the sauces which should be included. The fries were really good. My favorite item was the Caesar salad. I think adding a chicken Caesar salad to menu, a quarter chicken option, and allowing the option to choose between dark meat vs white meat would be great additions to this place. read more

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The Fly really focuses on doing one thing incredibly well! The chicken is juicy and well seasoned. We got all of the sides and had the price fix deal. The atmosphere is cool and seating configuration is comfortable, but we were sweating our butts off in the back with no fans or air conditioning. The Caesar salad was delicious and a huge portion. It was well sauced and had a great crunchy topping. The string beans had a bit of a kick to them. The potatoes and fries were fine. The potatoes were cooked well but lacked any special flair, it was just potatoes and salt and there was a bunch of sauce underneath them but it was the same sauce the chicken had so kind of redundant. The fries were nothing special, a little oily kind of soggy in the middle and most of our fries were tiny little broken pieces, about an inch long and shorter. Our waiter was fantastic. A great guy who checked in often and always was kind and helpful. My absolute favorite thing was the doughnuts. I could eat those forever!!! Super hot and fresh, lightly crispy on the outside and soft inside with this amazing lemon sugar syrup. To die for!! read more

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We walked in for a party of 3 on a Sunday night and was able to get seated right away. All the drinks were good aside for the spritz. It seemed like the orange peel was a bit too aged making the drink really bitter. All the food we got was delicious. The potatoes were perfectly charred and season. Chicken and juice. With 2 different sauces, we got to enjoy it differently. We got the specials for the night and all 3 was good. Aside from that, they probably have the best curation of songs in their playlist. It was so vibey that it made us want to go out on a Sunday night. Highly recommend this place for a date night read more

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The rotisserie chicken was **chef's kiss*** After a long day of walking, we ate in silence and in awe of the flavors and tenderness of the chicken. The caesar salad was surprisingly yummy too! The fries were well seasoned (my friend found them a little too salty), and we could have passed on the broccolini with feta tbh. But the chicken with the green sauce!! Insane. read more

The Fly - Full Chicken // Fries // Broccolini with Feta // Caesar Salad - Wine Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

They do one thing, but they do it really well. Their chicken is worth the hype. Pair with some fries and a martini.

The Fly is a small moody restaurant and bar that is great for date night or small groups. It is dimly lit with seating at the bar and in their dining room. As the name suggests, come for the chicken and just add a side. The food is great and the limited menu allows them to focus on what they're great at. The drinks are also very good here so I could even see coming here to sit at the bar for a drink or night cap without ordering any food. The hostess was incredibly friendly and the servers were pretty kind as well. It is definitely a great place to go for a late night bite. read more

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Yum yum white sauce. So good! Love the chicken and the service. All around lots-o-fun! read more

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Came here for a pop up with @banchanbysunny on a weekday for dinner and had a lovely time. It got crowded quickly, but I arrived around 5:50pm and there were a bunch of free seats available. I ended up sitting at the bar and eating dinner there. For the two of us, we ordered: 1. Half a chicken (5/5) - Very filling and well seasoned. Liked making wraps with this and the banchan! 2. An assortment of banchan aka side dishes (4/5) - Green beans were my favorite. Eggplant and kimchi not bad. 3. Tteokbokki (5/5) - My favorite dish! The cheese worked sooo well in this. And the rice cakes were cooked perfectly. 4. Mochi Dessert (2/5) - Sadly not a fan of this. We ended up not finishing it. Would def recommend this as a cool spot to catch up. Didn't try any food from their regular menu so can't judge that nor can I judge the drinks but the ambience was nice and they had great music. Note that it gets loud indoors though so you'll have to speak loudly. read more

This place is SOLID! Had it on my list for over a year now, and finally went with my uncle and cousins for a belated Father's Day dinner. I think it's a great-sized space with ample indoor AND outdoor seating (which we capitalized on) on a quiet block, on a Sunday evening. AC was blasting on the inside when we went, so I had no problem with outdoor seating. You might be thrown for a loop when you're given the menu. 7/8 of it is devoted to drinks, and you'll find the tiny food section in the bottom lower right hand corner of the 2nd page. Rotisserie chicken is the specialty here, and that's what we came for. You won't find much else on the menu beyond fries, bread and potatoes. Hector was an AWESOME server, and handled my uncle's conversation (who'd had quite a bit of drinks in his system already from the day) very well. He revealed the additional specials not shown on the menu, and my cousin opted for the fried brussels sprouts, which were kind of amazing. Freaking decadent even, if you've ever described a vegetable this way. We got a whole chicken for the table and both the white and green sauce to sample. GET THE GREEN. Even if you're not a spicy-lover, like me, GET THE GREEN SAUCE. The chicken was delicious, well-seasoned, tasty skin, and perfectly JUICY all throughout. They know how to handle their specialty. My family was thoroughly impressed. We also got a basket of fries which were on point. Apparently this place does wings sometimes, but they weren't available that day (sad face) or we would have surely added them to our order. I would definitely stop by again if I'm in the area. read more

The Fly - Whole chicken and fries. - Wine Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

In town visiting friends and family and went here solo on a Saturday night and it was packed! I was still able to immediately sit down at the bar and get a drink pretty fast. Had to kinda flag down a waiter to order food but the meal came out super quick! I got the half chicken with green sauce and the green beans. Both were soooo tasty. Only reason I'm giving 4 instead of 5 stars is their cocktail list mostly consisted of aperol and bitters drinks and wine/beer. I enjoyed to jungle juice but I'm not big on aperol so I didn't love it. Thanks for the quick service and chill wait staff, I always feel weird dining solo but they made me feel super comfortable and relaxed. read more

The Fly - Half chicken and green beans - Wine Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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REALLY GREAT FOOD! The rotisserie chicken was juicy, and well seasoned! We got the special which was Calabrian chili squash -- 10/10. They do a great Caesar salad, and the green beans are absolutely delicious. Cocktails 10/10, I'm super picky about my sidecars and they made my boyfriend's martini very dirty (just the way he likes it). Service was great. Music selection was on point -- it went from Jay-Z, to Craig David, to The Cranberries, my type of vibe. read more

Noble hooked us up he was more than accommodating and had our order ready when we got in he was welcoming,friendly, on time, and really professional I am a NOW A lifetime COMER of the fly because of noble.The CHICKEN OMFG BEST CHICKEN IN NYC HANDS DOWN please get the white sauce THANK ME LATER !!!!! read more

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Visited the Fly when I was in town based on a recommendation from my friend and it did not disappoint. It's first come first serve so be sure to come early if you want a larger table or have a preference for your seating area. We didn't have any issue getting seated and were quick to order. We ended up getting some items to split between a table of four and it was almost more than we could finish. | WHAT WE GOT | + Whole chicken (with white and red sauce) + Fries + Green Beans __________________ Really enjoyed the skin and flavoring of the chicken. It was brought out to the table on a tray and all the juices were flowing. Loved pairing it with both the white/red sauces mixed together but if I had to pick I would order more of the white sauce! Fries were solid as well and the green beans had a nice crunch which was a nice addition to the textures of the juicy chicken & crispy french fries. Sounds like a balanced meal am I right!? Be sure to also get a bottle to share among the table because why not? Solid service that always ensured our glasses were full and table was cleaned to free up some space while we were sitting outside. read more

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Yum! Don't let the simple menu deter you away because food here is delicious and packed with flavor and uniqueness. We ordered the 1/2 chicken with white sauce (it was cooked so well with lots of juice), some wings which were the special, chicken sandwiches, and a couple sides of potatoes and asparagus. The chicken sandwich was shredded chicken with some sort of relish deliciousness and came on a fresh baked bun. The sandwich itself was so freaking good, 5/5, but be prepared for a giant mess because the bottom half of the bun gets super soggy and just sorta collapses. I finished my chicken sandwich with a fork. The table ordered a round of cocktails, Manhattans and aperol spritzs (all good), and a bottle orange wine to share. I'm new to orange wine, but apparently it's the new rose. It's good, crisp and refreshing with a hint of orange to it. The restaurant, like most in the area, is small. Very simple. No art on the walls. It does get really really loud though which is a problem for my husband and his very sensitive ears. Otherwise I really appreciated the simple menu and atmosphere. read more

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Delicious. I've only been once but ever since I crave their white sauce. It is so fresh but creamy and perfect for the fried chicken. The Caesar salad is also amazinggg (more anchovie flavor than your usual Caesar) but that's part of why I love it. Plus the long romaine lettuce. The bread was very bland, wouldn't get again. But that white sauce !!!!!! read more

The Fly - Caesar salad and half chicken and bread and white sauce - Wine Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here for a reservation of 10 for a friends birthday and had an amazing time. The food is AMAZING, truly the best roasted chicken I've ever had at a restaurant. When you have a larger party sized it's fixed price per person and you get everything on the menu, and honestly I think that's the way to do it. You know it was good because I forgot to take photos of everything past the first course of Caesar salad. Service was quick and the ambiance of the place is super hip. Cocktails were also a hit across the board. I feel like it's rare these days for me to find a place where everyone in a group of 10 gives the meal 5 stars and that's what this was. HIGHLY recommend (esp for large groups) and will be back! read more

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Excellent chicken, stiff drinks, friendly and attentive staff. I'll be back again and again.

Highly recommend. Went during peak hours so we put our name down and got drinks near by. 100% worth the wait. Our favorite dish was the special for the night, Brussels sprouts with aioli. Beautiful interior! Best to share everything family style and get both sauces. read more

The Fly - Whole chicken, potatoes, green sauce, white sauce, special Brussel sprouts, green beans - Wine Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This place is really cute. The atmosphere is adorable. If you're someone who likes yellow lighting and very warm interiors, warm woody interiors then you would love this place. There are no reservations so we sat by the bar while we waited for a table and it was super quick. It was just 20 minutes and we had a drink by the bar which was very pleasant. The bar was a little busy so they have some hightop chairs you can sit at again very nice area. We sat down in the main seating area which is very spacious and pretty. They have a skylight which brings in a lot of natural light and we got the half chicken, Caesar salad and fries. I definitely see why this place is so popular. The chicken was really great perfectly cooked. The salad was so good I'm a big Caesar salad person and this is a great one and just in general I found the vibe to be great. read more

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Chill spot in the area selling solid chicken sandwiches and (borderline shoestring) french fries. Good selection of wines, a handful of cocktails, and three mocktails. Got the phony negroni and it was lovely. read more

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Food not as advertised. Nothing about it was good. White sauce taste like sour cream and yogurt with a spicy seasoning on top. Potatoes were mediocre. Chicken came out half cooked. read more

This restaurant is so uncomfortably loud. I was in a large group and I could barely speak to the person next me. It was like dining inside of a Tibetan singing bowl. read more

This place has a great vibe & decor. The music selection is also really great. Outside of that, my experience at The Fly was very disappointing. The food was not great, overpriced, & there was a very limited selection of items. I kept trying things & being unsatisfied with the food. The drinks were watered down (due to the massive amount of ice cubes piled up in my glass). Finally, from the time that we walked into the restaurant, we were given attitude from the bartender (an Asian woman with long, false eye lashes & straight, dark hair) for no apparent reason. When we first arrived, there were very few other patrons there & she still would constantly avoid eye contact. It took so long to get her attention every time I wanted to make an order & her gaze & demeanor was always dripping with attitude. When we had closed out our tabs, she tried to rush us away from the bar. Really soured the whole experience & vibe. I will not be back. read more

If Thanksgiving dinner was a trendy bar in Brooklyn- this is it. The drinks menu was at least 3 times bigger than the food menu. Chicken was juicy and tender. Potatoes soft and seasoned well. Fries lightly seasoned- mayo and ketchup provided String beans: not to my personal taste, vinegary and very bean forward. But my friends seemed to like it fine. The real winner: romaine salad, so much cheese and crumbled croutons were a nice crunchy contrast to the umami hit of the cheese. Drinks: Jungle: a good classic tequila cocktail with tropical notes and a nice pink color. Overall: thanksgiving foods and trendy bars aren't my personal favorites but food and drinks were solid. Ambiance was nice and full of young and stylish folks. I'm more of a cheap eats in chinatown gal, probably won't be coming back here for food because it's more $$ for a type of food I don't particularly love but maybe would stop by for a drink! read more

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If a place advertises itself as a "chicken bar," you know damn well I'm going to go. Came in on a Saturday night to meet someone for dinner, but it was pretty packed. We went to another bar and then came back for a late dinner, and there was no wait. Got a table in the back by their wine "cellar", which was just a very nicely light shelf against the wall. Their wine selection is great. Only a few available by the glass, but from what I tried, they were delicious. I had a Spanish orange (Gulp Hablo Verdejo) which was good, but the chilled red (Le Mazel Vin de Soif) they had was even more spectacular. For food, we got one of their specials - mushrooms in vinegar, peppers, and fennel. SO GOOD!! Also got their roasted fingerlings. And of course, got half a rotisserie chicken. The white sauce is an extra $3, but do it. Just treat yourself. The chicken was perfectly cooked. The bit that should be crispy were crispy. The parts that should be juicy were juicy. I mean, it's rotisserie chicken, I'm not going to write a novel about it. 5.0/5.0 on the KennyScale! Our servers were lovely. The bathroom is partially lit by red pepper string lights, so that deserves 5 stars by itself. Go get you some chicken! Review #4200! read more

Food and service was good. The menu is ridiculously limited. Only Chicken? Would it hurt to add other entries? Bring a flashlight as the restaurant is dark. read more

I hate to write this as I am such a huge fan of Hart's going back years, but I was really not super impressed by the food at this sister place. The restaurant has a great vibe overall and a fab natural wine list, and I know they are trying to kind of downplay the food in some ways, but I had read lots of press about how great the food is and I was just not feeling it like at all. It feels like it's one of those concepts that built around not really needing much of a kitchen staff because not much is really cooked to order, they just throw a bunch of chickens on a rotisserie and them serve them when people are ordering them. The best thing I can say about the chx is they it's clear they are buying really good birds, and that does come across, but the preparation I don't think rises to the level of many other places you've probably bought rotisserie chickens. For example Lula Bird comes to mind as being much better, granted it is a very quotidian delivery place. The much lauded roast potatoes, same thing, I just thought, I could easily make these a whole bunch better at home. Our server steered us toward a wing special that was just super not impressive at all and we were like, did they try this before selling it? I think this is a factor related to the food being all prepped well beforehand. Nothing was crisp or hot. It was all kinda meh, and for the prices, that's not cool. I would come here for the wine and vibe with low expectations for the food. Sorry I love Hart's though. read more

Best rotisserie chicken ever. And their fries. Decent natural wine list. Note, they only serve chicken and fries. Staffs are friendly. Plenty of outdoor tables. @foomi_travels_everywhere read more

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Everything is extremely over salted, from the chicken to the sides and even the daily vegetables. The bar tenders and the drinks were the highlights for our table of 4 tucked in a booth which is why 3 stars and not 2. Not only did we have a rotating cast of grumpy characters in service ...we don't actually know what happened to the person who took our order, because they were never to be seen again. We had to keep asking for more water because of how salty everything was. We wanted to believe the hype, but the service and the food was far from something we'd come back for. read more

The chicken is excellent, super juicy and flavorful. The fries are really well seasoned and plentiful. Green beans are not my thing so no comment. Cocktails also solid. It's a cute place with a nice vibe. Our server/bartender was the only downside. Unfriendly and bothered by every interaction. He tossed the check at us and turned his back (it wasn't busy). He was the only bummer to an otherwise fun dinner. read more

Looks like the Yelp reviews on this place are mixed, and after reading the reviews I can kind of see why. Kind of interesting when you read the 1-2 star reviews, and then read the 4-5 star reviews, and can see exactly what they are saying. Overall I had an above average experience here. Nice wine and cocktail selection, and I felt the prices for the alcohol were reasonable. I had a glass of beaujolais which I quite enjoyed, and my partner ordered a cocktail. Good thing about the food menu is that there isn't much to choose from - pretty much just chicken. We got a whole chicken and potatoes and beans on the side. My dining companion really liked the chicken. I did too - but for $32 for a whole bird, I was expecting some life changing roast chicken. Don't get me wrong it was tasty and moist, but I'd be lying if I haven't had comparable for a fraction of the cost when I catch Costco or Whole Foods on a good day haha. The potatoes were a nice complement, but nothing out of this world. However, my favorite was definitely the green beans - packed with flavor and spice, and was the most unique dish (definitely getting this side the next time I'm here). All in all, an enjoyable time and would definitely come by again for wine and drinks - and nice to know if I got hungry there's some quality chicken to be had. For two people having one drink each, expect to spend around $50 per person for a full meal. read more

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I always see The Fly on my way to class and back and I always wondered how it is. Last night I tried it for the first time and I was amazed... by the menu I thought I kept reading the drinks menu but there was also a food section in it... with only 3 items . Half chicken, full chicken and a couple sandwiches . I went with a vegetarian friend and she just didn't know how to react. Anyway we ordered and we were pleasantly shocked at how good our food was! The chicken sandwich I ordered was fantastic and the SALAD she had was... um.. leaves and fruits and veggies . She liked it so can't complain! I liked the food so I recommend The Fly read more

I was interested in this spot because it was reviewed in infatuation, and when I went to the website I saw that Harts was also associated with them. So I thought it would be a good place to go have dinner and share a good meal. We sat outside, got our food got in relatively quickly. What a disappointing food experience. Imagine me on the quest for a delicious crispy chicken, I was met with an overly juicy bird (which is normally fine), the seasoning was overpowering, the taste of smoked paprika was overly prominent. Maybe it was one of those things where it was an off day, but did not enjoy it. I guess it's mainly because I was expecting a crispy skinned chicken and it was not that. My sister and my husband had the chicken sandwich, it was alright. The only thing that helped was their aioli sauce that came in and saved the day with a flavor bomb. Service was great, and they had a cool pen that was neon green that I enjoyed looking at. Would come back for another pen, but would not come back for the chicken. They seem to have an expansive drink menu, but did not explore that side of the menu. read more

We love the fly. We frequently go for an easy and comforting weeknight meal, but it's also great delivered. It's simple, unfussy, and very good. read more

KenScale: 7.75/10 For my wife Jun and I, the first and foremost element of our dining experience is the quality of food. Yes, we may frown on sloppy services or not-so-great beverage options, but ultimately it has to be the food that matters. And in terms of food, while we give extra points to aesthetic elements in the form of beautiful plating, ultimately the taste is what matters to us. Well, what if a restaurant's lighting is so bad that it overshadows a diner's very impression of the food itself? When Jun and I arrived at The Fly, the dining space was so dark that we thought we were on a date at a club rather than a restaurant. We've had really good experiences at the sister restaurants Hart's and Cervo's, and one thing that both restaurants did well was to keep the dining space in a warm and inviting atmosphere, so the use of barely any lighting puzzled us greatly. While Jun, who takes way better photos of the dishes we share together, tried desperately to capture the food we ordered at The Fly using all kinds of tricks, she ultimately didn't succeed and we ended up having very unappetizing photos. I am quite certain that the lighting that hardly allows us to see us the dishes while eating them contributed to our underwhelming experience. While the roast chicken (available at half and whole portion; we chose the half portion) was generally moist and had nice balance of flavor, it didn't feel like the best chicken in the city. We paid an extra buck to add white sauce, but shockingly the sauce didn't add much to the chicken. The dim lighting probably affected our impression of the chicken sandwich as well. It was overall a solid sandwich, but as we were struggling with our fingers to get a hold of the sandwich I split in half, we both had to wonder whether it was that great a sandwich for us to make the trek all the way to downtown Brooklyn. For the sides, the fries were so-so but the greens were quite delicious; Jun even went as far to declare that the greens was the best dish she'd had at The Fly! The Fly, which is open only for dinner hours, doesn't accept reservations and it did fill quickly during the course of our meal so if you want to avoid long waits, show up early. There is a concise list of natural wines, cocktails and beers to complement your meal, no particularly enticing beverage (perhaps because of our mutual dislike of natural wine varieties). The restaurant had a mix of single diners gathering for casual dinners and families with young children who live nearby in Brooklyn. The Fly is by no means a bad restaurant but it was one place where the lighting completely undermined our dining experience. Why make the dining space so dark in the first place that doesn't even allow diners to see their food? read more

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These other reviewers are coo-coo... We eat roast chicken once, maybe twice every single week. This version is pretty much as good as it gets. I do understand some of the comments- this is a pricey bird for a Bed-Stuy neighborhood undergoing gentrification. But take the same meal and put it in Manhattan and you'd pay twice as much. We had the whole bird, potatoes, long greens, fries, a couple of cocktails and still got out paying less than $100. And we actually really liked the ambiance of the place- it was bright and open and downright happening when we went. Service was also pretty decent. Neighborhood aside - I'd say go and go often... Maybe we'll see you there. read more

I will admit I was counting down the days until The Fly opened, knowing the team behind Hart's and Cervo's would be running the place. I managed to squeeze myself into an open seat near the bar on opening night, and had two great classes of wine along with the chicken sandwich. I've come twice since then, and have ordered the chicken sandwich both times. The meat is tender and juicy, and paired with an order of fries it makes the perfect meal. The Fly is always buzzing (oof pun), which I think is both in part of excitement for the still new spot as well as a testament to the excellent food and drinks that they serve. The crowd has always been diverse when I've went, including parents and 20/30 somethings. I love the idea of a simple, paired down menu--do one thing and do it really well. The wine list (all natural wines) is also simple and easy to navigate, and during my last two visits my server answered my questions about different wines. I also love what the team has done to the space--it has a warm, honey glow that makes everything look good, and works well for after works drinks, friend meet ups, or dates. I've only sat at the bar/front area, but there is plenty of seating for those who need to bring 4-6 people with them when they eat. I'm excited to see how The Fly evolves past the opening months and becomes another great staple in the neighborhood--looking forward to more chicken sandwiches and wine. read more

The Fly - Get the sandwich! And fries - Wine Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The chicken is Fly at The Fly and the energy is high here too at this bar/ rotisserie restaurant from the Hart's team. Packed to the rafters on opening Saturday night- there's a square bar with natural wines overhead and a few tables sprinkled in the back which wasn't enough to feed the decending denizens of the 'hood. Ate: Half a chicken Greens Total: $27 The chicken was everything you would want in a rotisserie bird- juicy and seasoned and the greens were amazing. The jus on the bird was particularly delicious. There was housemade hot sauce, but didn't like not having the option of a quarter bird cause that means the chicken only works for pairs or greater and this juicy bird would be better paired with a mayonnaise based sauce or some sauce options cause at $18 for a half a bird it should be. I have seen a white sauce with other reviews and pics and would have loved that garlic sauce option the night I went as that would have been a better food pairing with the chicken! The bar ladies were super friendly, but would only return on a quieter night. read more