Commodore II

Food and service were great! The fried chicken plate, nachos and wedge salad were all amazing. Fun place for tropical drinks and excellent bar food

This came across my social media feed and since it's in our neighborhood, we decided to give it a try. From the outside, you can't really tell anything about the place. However, when you get inside it is a charming nautical theme. We were greeted by Simone, a lovely woman tending the bar. She explained that we can sit anywhere we like and we order at the bar. For cocktails, I had the Commodore and my boyfriend had a Guinness. Drinks were perfect. I had the brisket sandwich and my boyfriend had the fried chicken platter. They were hearty portions and absolutely delicious! We went kind of early and as it started to fill up, the crowd was friendly and the atmosphere was really nice. Ordering at the bar was bit different for us and Simone really made the experience very enjoyable, as she helped us navigate the simple process. Would definitely recommend!

Commodore in Manhattan's Lower East Side is a true gem, boasting a beautifully designed interior that perfectly blends a casual vibe with a touch of elegance. The build-out features warm wooden accents and stylish decor, creating an inviting atmosphere that's perfect for a relaxed meal. The standout dish is undoubtedly the spicy fish sandwich. It’s a perfect balance of flavors, with a crispy exterior and a spicy kick that keeps you coming back for more. Paired with their perfectly seasoned French fries, it makes for a satisfying and delicious meal. Overall, Commodore offers a great dining experience, combining excellent food with a charming ambiance. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, this spot is definitely worth a visit.

It’s the best fried chicken in the city. They also have amazing frozen drinks, a friendly staff, fun decor and some talented DJs. It’s not for picky people, dumb college kids, entitled types, lames and DB’s… y’all can go to Ave A with the BS, ya’ heard!

A step back in time to the seventies if you ask me. This place is amazing!!! Retro kitch and so cozy.The fried chicken was amazing, just as good as the original Commodore in Williamsburg. Brisket au jus and fries rounded out our meal. Every. Bite. Delicious. From the old school arcade game "Jungle Hut", to the Schlitz lighted sign this place brings me back to a time before I was alive, but wish I did. "Three's Company" and "Scarface" vibes. Good times a must. Enjoy yourself

Cool new spot, they put a lot of work into the decor. For example, on the way out I noticed there's a porthole with an aquarium on the left wall. The egg biscuit is pretty good as well. Takes tap to pay as you'd expect.

Fantastic atmosphere and if you're sitting at a table, service is fantastic, at the bar not so much. Unsmiling bartenders are not friendly and will not even say thank you. And honest to God, while good, I can walk a couple of blocks to BobWhite Counter to get a much better and delicious (and cheaper) chicken sandwich. This is after three visits to give them time to figure everything out.

I used to go to Commodore in Williamsburg and have seriously missed their hurricane ever since—so I was thrilled to finally check out the new location. Went with a friend and we had a great time! The vibe was fun, customer service was on point.

This cute little corner bar was giving Miami Vice vibes in the LES like you're back in the 70s - 80s! The bartenders were attentive, the food came quick the nachos were a little blah not to our liking (and the server was glad to take it off) however the pozole was delicious very tasty. The happy hour was decent and I only had one drink with a good pour.

I'm so happy the Commodore opened a location in the East Village! Now I don't have to go to Brooklyn for amazing fried chicken. Luckily the vibe and food at this location is the same as the original. The fried chicken plate and the Commodore (piña colors) is a must. The plate includes three perfectly cooked thighs and biscuits with addicting honey butter. Happy hour on weekdays and brunch on weekends makes Commodore II a good spot any day of the week.

Hidden Gem in the LES. If you like cheap drinks and great fried chicken + a DJ spinning kewl tunes in a retro looking old school NY place this is the ticket. From outside looks kinda Cyber Punk. Inside a bit of Miami Beach Fried Chicken platter is HUGE! Door to kitchen is wide open so you can see them slapping the orders together. In my experience every place that has an open kitchen (nothing to hide) always has good food and this is no exception! My buddy said it was the BEST fried chicken he ever had! Real NYC vibe here from the staff. Place was packed, two clean unisex bathrooms

So I went to the Commodore II with some friends for my Birthday and we had a blast. DJ was rocking some great tunes, ambiance was awesome, service was on point and the food was banging! I had the Mac N Cheese, Biscuits and Fried Chicken and I gotta tell ya.. It was smokin! So delicious I'll definitely be going back. Matter of fact I'm craving it as I type this. Haha So if you're in the Lower East Side and like delicious food, nice libations and cool musical vibes you should definitely try the Commodore II. Have a good one y'all!

bar is cute, staff is friendly. food is good. not sure what state they are representing but it's a pretty southern selection. only reason why I mentioned that is because the mac and cheese. it came out like a brick and wasn't creamy at all. other than that the food was good. We tried the biscuits, kale salad, mexican shrimp cocktail, mac and cheese and fried chicken sandwich. The fried chicken sandwich is huge and is really tasty. this was really really good and filling. it was a friend chicken breast that wasn't dry and had cole slaw and pickles on top. I didn't try the bread but it looked soft. The kale salad was good and the croutons were really buttery and added an element of flavor. They didn't offer protein add ons which I wish they did as to why I ordered the shrimp cocktail. The biscuits-so good with a side of honey butter. I also ordered the commodore drink which was okay. Others liked it, in just not a fan of sweet drinks, and the tequila shooter is good. The only reason why I gave 4 stars was because I didn't love the mac and cheese or the mexican shrimp cocktail. I already commented on the mac and cheese, but the shrimp cocktail was a large class of cocktail sauce and the shrimp were floating inside. it was way too saucy for me. I wanted shrimp on the rim just plain with the sauce to dip to my liking. it was a little overwhelming.

The place is colorful inside. The servers very nice. And my burger was delicious. I'll definitely be back...

Amazing fried chicken and cocktails. I got their pina colada and fried chicken sandwich. The pina colada was perfectly sweet and creamy. The chicken in the sandwich was crispy and juicy. We also got extra chicken platter to share and it came with a delicious hot honey dip and warm biscuits. I loved the vibe inside and they even had aquariums with fish. Super fun place and I was surprised it wasn't more crowded given how great the place was

Fake business. Never see it open. Uses an apartment inside of the building it operates under. Has messed with the boiler in the building. Never see anyone in there except employees drinking and leaving beers in coolers on the sidewalk. Does nothing for the neighborhood. Close already.

So surprised this wonderful restaurant hasn't been reviewed it! It's such an institution in Brooklyn, lauded for its fried chicken and other southern grubs. All the tropical drinks, nachos, and bar friendly snacks have migrated across the river, with the exterior presence of a nautical submarine, with potholes to masquerade as windows. The menu isn't all artery clogging fields, there are salads if you want to be saintly after a night of drinking, but there are always options to further do damages with their infamous friend chicken sandwich or fried chicken plate. To keep it light, their key lime pie comes in as a mini version, so more space for an additional michelada. Pro tip, $3 for diner-style AYCD coffee! Caffeinate away!

Next level- this was the best friend chicken I ever had. I was being so indecisive with the menu and asked the manager what I should get and he said "we're known for our fried chicken". I was not really in the mood, but I always feel it's smart to go with what one is known for. And this chicken blew my mind away- supposedly it's a special recipe from a family in Georgia. Only thing I wish is that it automatically came with the greens- I had to order that on the side. Biscuits were good too. Another plus- leftovers heated right back up in the air fryer perfectly crispy.

Commodore II has a sleek ambiance. It's like being in a Michael Mann movie. The fish tank in the wall is a great detail. The place seems to be inspired by a Miami Tiki bar. I highly recommend the cocktails and fried chicken. I'm a fan and It'll be on my list of favorites.

Food and drinks were awesome and the environment was very chill. It's pretty much self service but the staff was very attentive and our orders came out pretty quick. I will definitely be making the commodore my weekend chill spot.

beautiful new bar with retro vibe and tasty cocktails. Came here when Brian & Avi DJ'd and had a great time. Recommending

Skip this one, they have miserable people working for them. I felt very unwelcome as the female bartenders were extremely rude for no reason. Choosing to eat here was a mistake and it honestly ruined my night.

Love that this place opened up a location in the LES! The food, staff and vibe are all right up my alley. I will be coming back and recommending this place to everyone.

Service is horrendous and bartenders are incredibly rude. These are the type of people to ruin your night , and I hope no one makes the same mistake coming here!