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The Simpson Restaurant & Bar, Brooklyn, NY

The Simpson Restaurant & Bar

4.2 (870)
$31 to $50
Caribbean
673 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 82 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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.

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
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Fort Greene
  • Cross street
    South Portland
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    A,C,E to Atlantic Terminal2,3B,D4,5,6
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 870 people are saying

The Simpson Restaurant & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.0Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Caribbean

  • Brooklyn

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Simpson Restaurant & Bar offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "delightful drinks." Guests rave about dishes like the Biggie Sampler Platter and jerk lamb chops. Despite occasional service delays, the "inviting atmosphere" and "courteous staff" make it a popular choice. Reservations are recommended for this Brooklyn hotspot.
870 Reviews
  1. Cin

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing definitely looking forward to going back

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  2. Sharon

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent, and thumbs up to the chef. It's worth the money.

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  3. Shani

    New York City3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    So I made a reservation don’t get the point of that if I come in and they tell me to wait 15-20 minutes to be seated. Lets fast forward to sitting down we wasn’t greeted with water & WAITED 20 MINUTES before the waiter even came to greet us . When she finally arrives and takes our drink and appetizer order in a rush as well. We waited another 20 minuets to get OUR drinks which came after our appetizer which makes no sense . After 30 minutes comes back to get our entree order and that gets brought out to us & WE never saw the waiter we had to GET UP and find the waiter after being done eating for over 30 minutes with NO water no napkins no nothing provided so now we are over it trying to get the bill so we can leave. The food was a 3/5 and honestly all that waiting we had to do wasn’t worth it and that’s just horrible customer service & I for sure will NOT be back. Also will be advising my friends/family to not waste their time on horrible customer service & that’s truly the issue with black businesses a little hype and attention & they forget about the establishment should still flourish with effective customer service .

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  4. Jamie

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I was so excited to come here especially since my mom went a couple days before me and she enjoyed it. For starters my boyfriend and I got the burger sliders. They were good, then we didn't know what we want to get so we decided to share the Biggie Sampler Platter. It came with white rice, rice and peas, oxtail, curry goat, jerk chicken, steamed veggies, and plantains. We underestimated the size on the picture because it was huge and definitely enough for two people. The flavors were definitely there!! The platter was very fulling and tasted so good!!!! We also had two drinks each. I had the Barclays and the pash island and my boyfriend had the 673 and the island hype an they didn't disappoint!!! Taste the liquor but it was still delightful to drink. The only downfall was how slow the food came out, but after that and with how good the food was, it didn't matter anymore because thy made the food with loveeeee. We were so full that we didn't get dessert but it's okay because we will definitely be back!! 10/10!!!

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  5. Helena

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining there, conveniently located walking distance to Barclays Center. Great ambiance, superb service and delicious food. Looking forward to returning with my family.

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  6. Nicola

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was delicious, from the appetizers to the entree and drinks were on point. However, they were overbooked and we felt rushed while we were having dinner. We ordered another drink and they brought the bill instead . I didn't like that, but great food.

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  7. Charlene

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is very flavorful and delicious, definitely returning. 10 out of 10

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  8. Pamela

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Its was amazing and everything and everyone was great.

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  9. Eric

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on July 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We ordered oxtail entree and it contained a sizable piece of hard plastic. The manager saw me pull it out explained that it was a piece of the container that is used for measuring a serving. Beware of the hard plastic in the oxtail!

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  10. Adam

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on July 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    There was no point in reserving. They sat us in the corner and forgot about us for up to 50 minutes before we decided to go to a better restaurant. Very disappointing.

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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 4.2 stars by 870 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 82 times today
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673 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Additional information

  • Cross street
    South Portland
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please contact catering@thesimpsonrestaurant.com for information.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact info@thesimpsonrestaurant.com for information.
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