The Simpson Restaurant & Bar

4.5

704 Reviews

$31 to $50

Caribbean

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 32 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
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

Popular dishes

What 704 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

Loved For

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.

704 Reviews

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John
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent and staff extremely friendly! It was our first time there! We will certainly be going back! Loved it!
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Andrea
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a small family dinner get-together, and all the entrees were delicious. Diamond, our server, was pleasant, and the manager was attentive. Thank you for a wonderful evening.
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Georgina
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time at The Simpsons and I must say it was excellent!! My husband and I had no regrets. The food and drinks was the best so far in all the Jamaican foods we ate in Brooklyn. The server was always checking in to endure all was ok , never felt ignored . Was recommended by a friend to us and we already started telling friends to check it out.
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Derrick
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 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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Adrian
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
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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Audrey
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
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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Shawn
Indiana
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
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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Laurine
New York City
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 15, 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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marketa
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 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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Cinda
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 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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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 704 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 32 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
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

Phone number
(347) 763-2711
Catering
Please contact catering@thesimpsonrestaurant.com for information.
Private party facilities
Please contact info@thesimpsonrestaurant.com for information.

The Simpson Restaurant & Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Chicken Wings

Cod Fish Fritters

Walkerswood Pan Jerk Chicken

Menu

What 704 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Simpson Restaurant & Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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