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The Simpson Restaurant & Bar, Brooklyn, NY

The Simpson Restaurant & Bar

4.5
4.5
701 Reviews
$31 to $50
Caribbean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 46 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
The Simpson complements Brooklyn’s new restaurant age from Williamsburg to Prospect Park, by offering a seafood friendly Caribbean/Soul Food cuisine and an inspired Classic Cocktail menu infused with the nuances and flavors of the Afro Diaspora’s spice market. The Simpson will embody the soulful vibes and beats of the borough, while capturing the exuberance of the New Brooklyn Renaissance through Art, Music, Mixology and Cuisine. The service will be reminiscent of wherever you call home, as Chef’s “Cooking with Love” menu will be completed with with an array of delectable pastries and desserts, yummy mock tails for the non-drinker, and creative elixirs for the adventurous. Menu highlights include Hennessy Fried Shrimp, Bourbon Bbq, 5 Cheese Macaroni Pie, and Wings.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean, Soul food, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (347) 763-2711
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Wenford "Patrick" Simpson
  • Catering
    Please contact catering@thesimpsonrestaurant.com for information.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact info@thesimpsonrestaurant.com for information.
  • Location
    673 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
  • Area
    Fort Greene
  • Cross Street
    South Portland
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    A,C,E to Atlantic Terminal2,3B,D4,5,6
  • Additional
    Indoor Fireplace

Menu

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What 701 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Brooklyn

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Simpson Restaurant & Bar boasts "great food, great owner," and an "amazing atmosphere" that keeps patrons returning. Caribbean flavors are "exquisite," with standout dishes like oxtail mac and cheese and jerk shrimp. While service can be slow during busy times, attentive staff and "superb" management efforts ensure a memorable dining experience. The ambiance and music create a lively setting for celebrations.

701 Reviews

  1. Derrick

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was a little slow but the food was great when it arrived.

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  2. Audrey

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Food and Service- Perfect location to have food before an event at the Barclays Center - Try it, you won't be disappointed!

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  3. Adrian

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been to the Simpson a few times, and each time I’ve had a good experience. The food is very good. I love the atmosphere. Etc…

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  4. Shawn

    Indiana

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Difficulty getting drinks refreshed, wait staff struggled with busy time and bill and food was incorrect.

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  5. Laurine

    New York City

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place for a quick dinner. Had the jerk chicken could’ve been cooked longer, but the rice and beans and sweet plantains were the best.

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  6. marketa

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was going well, we came late and they still accommodated my party of 12. The food was tasty, not too spicy not too salty. Until, it was time to pay the bill, the server Jamal added an extra entree to our bill that was never order by my party, he refused to take it off the tab and did not want to admit his mistake. Our server and the manager continue to go back and forth with us for about 15 mins, until the supervisor ended up taking the extra meal off the tab. They were not too nice about the situation and didn't seem to want to try to get to the bottom of it, they only wanted us to believe that the extra meal was ours and we should pay for it.

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  7. Cinda

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had oxtails with seasonal vegetables and rice and peas and breadfruit. It was delicious and I’ll drink was rum punch.

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  8. Sean

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Food was Amazing and the Service was Great.Me and my wife had a Wonderful experience.

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  9. Eric

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was good except I had a 8pm reservation and had to wait a whole hour to be seated to eat which I don’t understand. Food is great but the wait sucks!!!!

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  10. yvette

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food & drinks were good. Welcoming, great service. Affordable, I would go back.

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FAQs

The Simpson Restaurant & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (347) 763-2711.

The Simpson Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 701 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 46 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Simpson Restaurant & Bar

673 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    South Portland
  • Area
    Fort Greene
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean, Soul food, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    A,C,E to Atlantic Terminal2,3B,D4,5,6
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Wenford "Patrick" Simpson
  • Additional
    Indoor Fireplace
  • Phone number
    (347) 763-2711
  • Catering
    Please contact catering@thesimpsonrestaurant.com for information.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact info@thesimpsonrestaurant.com for information.
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