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The Simpson Restaurant & Bar, Brooklyn, NY

The Simpson Restaurant & Bar

4.6
4.6
764 Reviews
$31 to $50
Caribbean

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 80 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • 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

  • Location
    673 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
  • Phone number
    (347) 763-2711
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Wenford "Patrick" Simpson
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

Menu

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What 764 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Caribbean

  • Brooklyn

    Hot spot

  • Brooklyn

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Simpson Restaurant & Bar delivers a vibrant dining atmosphere with "amazing food" and "courteous and professional" staff. Jamaican dishes are highlighted, with oxtails and jerk chicken receiving praise. While some guests note service delays, others commend individual servers for their "exceptional service." The lively ambiance and tasty cuisine make it a recommended spot.

764 Reviews

  1. CLIFFORD

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I was little irritated at first because my reservation was set for 7:30pm for myself and my wife, we were made to wait in a very small space with about 10 other guests who were also waiting, they finally seated us at about 8:00pm. The food and the service were pretty good although my wife said the jerk oxtails were a little on the salty side. Overall it was a good experience… Probably will dine there again.

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  2. Joy

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The appetizer platter is a great choice to consider. The Brown Stew Red Snapper was delicious.

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  3. Latasha

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 restaurant was excellent food was amazing customer service top tier will be visiting again.

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  4. Angelina

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I visited this restaurant twice in one year . It was amazing from the food to the drinks , servers , hosts, and atmosphere. We will definitely be dining there again soon.

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  5. Jeannette

    New York City11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is always good here and the service is always wonderful. Sometimes the music is too loud. I have been here a few times and I’ve enjoyed each time.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The wait was too long. Had a 5pm reservation. Arrived at 4:45pm but wasn’t seated until 5:30pm.

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  7. Roniesha Benjamin

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Customer service was excellent and the food was good and the music was outstanding.

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  8. Tania

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was extremely good. My boyfriend and I plan to come back. Everyone was nice and has great attitudes.

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  9. Skye

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was amazing very flavorful, waiter was very nice had good suggestions. Had got curry shrimp with rice and peas and veggies my hubby got coconut curry salmon with same Sides and Mac n cheese.

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  10. Cynthia

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Although the overall experience was good, I was a little disappointed with the food. The salmon was overcooked, and the rice and peas were a little salty.

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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 4.6 stars by 764 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 80 times today
Google Map for The Simpson Restaurant & Bar

673 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (347) 763-2711
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Wenford "Patrick" Simpson
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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