The Commodore — all mentions

in:What are your favorite “local” bars?2 pts
replying to u/Fixthefernback420: I don’t really get the hype around The Commodore, the drinks aren’t that great and the food is okay. What do you like about it?
“$4 house lager and killer nachos, chicken is solid, and many memories with coworkers, I was a cook at Leo block away and used to blow off steam there after with friends. Friendly staff who made a point to ask me my name after a few visits meant a lot to me.”
H3
post2026 NYC Food Trip Review how did I do overall……..?329 pts
“Chicken sandwich is great—love the seeded bun and slaw. Fried chicken plate was solid, too.”
H2
postWhat I ate in NYC298 pts
“The standouts were the Chicken Sandwich at Commondore”
H2
in:Any badly reviewed spots that you actually love?92 pts
“People give the commodore shit but i really think theyre a solid dive bar with a bomb chicken sandwich”
H2
in:Best Dive Bar Food NYC59 pts
“The Commodore’s chicken sandwich.”
H2
in:Visiting NYC tomorrow, best spicy fried chicken?43 pts
“Also the commodore’s spicy chicken sandwich.”
H2
postFavorite Restaurants / Bites of 202432 pts
“Commodore (nachos)”
H2
postHas anyone from SF found an equivalent to “The Bird” chicken sandwich in NYC?17 pts
“The Commodore has AMAZING chicken sandwiches in its own right, but they’re not the moist kind I’m on the hunt for.”
H2
in:I want to show my friend distinctly American foods in NYC. Where should I bring them?16 pts
“Fried chicken at Blue Ribbon or the Commodore”
H2
in:I kept hearing about “Pies n Thighs” finally to be disappointed16 pts
“Either way, the fried chicken and the biscuit became one of the city's greatest sandwiches, rivaled only by the nearby Commodore chicken biscuit sandwich.”
H2
in:I need Nachos!15 pts
“Commodore makes some mean nachos with white queso”
H2
in:Best Dive Bar Food NYC14 pts
replying to u/shadyshadyshade: The Commodore’s chicken sandwich.
“Or fish sandwich, or fried chicken, or mac and cheese”
H2
in:2026 NYC Food Trip Review how did I do overall……..?14 pts
“Fried chicken from commodore is under the radar - but always say the with their Pina colada is also a top 10 NYC bite.”
H2
in:Best Fried Chicken Sandwich in NYC13 pts
“Commodore. There is one in Williamsburg and the LES Get the nachos too”
H2
in:Fried chicken place?13 pts
“Commodore fried chicken plate & Pina Colada”
H2
in:19 Places To Grab A Drink Where You Can Also Get Good Food - New York - The Infatuation12 pts
replying to u/alienbbzinmy4ter0s: The Commodore fell off so hard, chicken is overfried and all breading now.
“I get the chicken from here every two weeks or so, and this has not been my experience. The chicken pieces we get are HUGE and are breaded a normal amount.”
H2
in:What I ate in NYC11 pts
“commodore has had one of the best (maybe the best?) chicken sandwiches for years, seems underrated still”
H2
in:What I ate in NYC10 pts
replying to u/lunacraz: commodore has had one of the best (maybe the best?) chicken sandwiches for years, seems underrated still
“It was my favorite chicken sandwich I’ve had outside of Howling Rays in LA”
H2
in:Best Dive Bar Food NYC10 pts
replying to u/MirthMannor: Or fish sandwich, or fried chicken, or mac and cheese
“But don’t forget the nachos.”
H2
in:Looking for “suburban” Tex Mex places9 pts
replying to u/ap331: Not exactly, this sounds like a Chili’s or a chain of some sort. Looking for something more like this: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JimejR6qoy82bmhi9?g_st=ic
“It's known for their fried chicken but they have the best nachos in NYC imo”
H2
in:Favorite fried Chicken restaurant?9 pts
“I think the real money is the 3 piece with honey butter and biscuits!”
H2
in:What’s an NYC food opinion that will have you like this?8 pts
“Allswell's fried chicken sandwich > The Commodore's”
H2
in:Searching for a restaurant that offers *spicy* chicken (sandwiches)8 pts
“the hot breast at commodore! it’s the best”
H2
in:What are peoples favorite places in Brooklyn for fried chicken?7 pts
replying to u/sonofmalachysays: The Commodore on Metropolitan Ave in Williamsburg.
“Commodore chicken plate best fried chicken”
H2
in:Best fish filet sandwich/burger in the city?7 pts
“Hot Fish Sandwich at The Commodore in Williamsburg.”
H2
in:Searching for a restaurant that offers *spicy* chicken (sandwiches)6 pts
replying to u/No_Schedule4323: the hot breast at commodore! it’s the best
“It's a damn good chicken sandwich but I wouldn't consider it particularly spicy”
H2
in:Favorite meal/restaurant?6 pts
“Every time I have Cadillac Nachos at the Commodore I mutter “there’s no way La Bernardin is better than this”.”
H2
in:Since it's lent, where is the best fish sandwich?6 pts
“Hot fish or tuna melt from the commodore”
H2
in:Brooklyn Neighborhood of the Week: Williamsburg5 pts
“Commodore — that chicken sandwich”
H2
in:Need Nachos Recommendations!!5 pts
“Not exactly old school Tex-Mex but man are they good (and it does use a white American cheese base for its queso).”
H2
in:Must try eats in NYC/Unique American foods5 pts
“the fried chicken biscuit is 👌”
H2
in:Which Non-Fast Food Chicken Sandwiches and Tender do You Recommend?5 pts
“The Commodore and Commodore II have delicious chicken sandwiches”
H2
in:NYC sandwich spots4 pts
“Fried chicken sandwich at the commodore.”
H2
in:What is the single best tasting dish you can eat in the whole city?4 pts
“Nachos and a hot chicken sandwich from the commodore, ideally after several drinks and before a couple more.”
H2
in:Rare weeknight date night with husband - looking for tasty food, strong drinks nothing trendy or tiktok-worthy3 pts
“The spicy chicken sandwiches at The Commodore slap pretty hard, great tiki drinks, and also some nachos rounds out a great date night.”
H2
in:Favorite fried Chicken restaurant?3 pts
replying to u/pink3rbellx: For Korean fried chicken, Chicken Insider on UES. For southern fried chicken, it’s hard to find any that compares to the south in NYC but Amy Ruth’s is good. I prob will get downvoted but also a fan of Pies N Thighs in Brooklyn.
“Pies and thighs and commodore are the best I've had in the city I think.”
H2
in:What is the single best tasting dish you can eat in the whole city?3 pts
replying to u/SeriesSenior3327: Nachos and a hot chicken sandwich from the commodore, ideally after several drinks and before a couple more.
“Hell yeah!!! If you wanna feel super fat get a side of queso with your fries”
H2
in:Chicken sandwich3 pts
“The Commodore. Rowdy Rooster is also very good but can get spicy.”
H2
in:Williamsburg spots3 pts
“Chicken Sandwich: Commodore for fried (Allswell is solid too).”
H2
in:Nachos? In 2025?3 pts
“Cadillac nachos and fried chicken”
H2
in:Since it's lent, where is the best fish sandwich?3 pts
replying to u/Icy_Fact: Hot fish or tuna melt from the commodore
“Their shrimp po boy is great too”
H2
in:Hot dogs and Nachos3 pts
“Gueros Brooklyn & The Commodore (two locations) for nachos”
H2
in:What are your favorite *dishes* in NYC?2 pts
“Fried chicken - commodore”
H2
in:What I ate in NYC2 pts
“The Commodore chicken sandwich (and their other fried chicken and fish offerings) are so slept on.”
H2
in:Visiting 21st-30th2 pts
“In that same area, commodore is a fun bar with great fried chicken.”
H2
in:First trip with my girlfriend2 pts
“The Commodore: Dive bar meets Tiki bar, and they serve amazing fried chicken sandwiches”
H2
in:Best Caesar Salad in Manhattan or Brooklyn that’s accessible 2 pts
“Kale Caesar at the commodore is awesome. Not traditional with the kale but it’s really good.”
H2
in:food you miss outside of nyc2 pts
replying to u/laughingwalls: From the south. 1. Barbecue. New York is fixated on Texas style barbecue and its probably because good Texas style barbecue can be found in cities like Dallas and Austin. However, barbecue in the south is very much a hole in the wall food with many storied restaurants in the middle of no where and many styles of barbecue aren't even represented here. For example, in the deep south a Carolina style barbecue focusing on ribs is dominant in places like Alabama/Mississipi. 2. Biscuits. Good biscuits do not exist here. I've tried all the places suggested here. Even a lot of southern fast food chains like Bojangles, Hardees or Biscuitville do excellent biscuits that just run circles around anything in New York. 3. Fried chicken that is similar to Willie Mae's in New Orleans or Gus's Fried Chicken (which is a regional style). For whatever reason when people do fried chicken they tend to imitate big chains, and just do it better. But the best fried chicken don't necessarily do a style that is similar to what your going to find in KFC/Popeyes. Many add things like cornstarch or flours into the mixture that results in very different crusts then what you might find. I miss those places from when I lived in Louisiana. 4. Waffle house. - I don't think there is a full understanding of why people appreciate waffle house. Waffle house experience is a lot like going to the delancy essex mcdonalds at 3:00 a.m. on saturday. The difference is that the greasy diner food is being freshly…
“The Commodore in Williamsburg has pretty great queso blanco (also amazing fried chicken).”
H2
in:Respectfully, I'm looking for your favorite shithole with the best food you've ever had. 2 pts
“if you want the BEST fried chicken sandwich go to commodore in Williamsburg. It’s a dive bar with whatever service, loud music, and cheap drinks. Love this place”
H2
in:Marathon eating and walking Tour October 20242 pts
“If you want to do fried chicken there's better spots or go to the Commodore”
H2