The Simpson Restaurant and Bar Introduce
For New Yorkers seeking a dining and social experience that successfully blends high-quality Caribbean cuisine with an upscale, trendy bar atmosphere, The Simpson Restaurant and Bar in Brooklyn stands as a premier destination. Located on Atlantic Avenue, this establishment is a trifecta: a sophisticated Bar, a vibrant Restaurant, and a specialist in rich Caribbean flavors. Proudly identifying as a Black-owned business, The Simpson offers a memorable experience from brunch through late-night, serving up comfort food and classic dishes with a flavorful island twist.
The atmosphere at The Simpson is a carefully curated blend of Casual, Cozy, Trendy, and Upscale, making it suitable for a wide range of social occasions—from a family-friendly dinner to a celebratory night out with groups. Customers consistently praise the attentiveness of the servers and the overall quality of the dining experience. Furthermore, the bar is renowned for its selection of Great cocktails and Hard liquor, complementing the vast menu of hearty entrees. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick lunch, settling in for a full dinner, or looking for a spot to watch Sports, The Simpson offers a multifaceted environment that appeals to local residents and tourists alike. Due to its popularity, patrons are strongly advised that there is Usually a wait and to prioritize making Reservations to secure a spot at this sought-after Brooklyn venue.
The Simpson Restaurant and Bar is conveniently located at 673 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA. This prime address places it on a major thoroughfare in Brooklyn, easily accessible from several major train lines and situated near some of the borough's key commercial and residential areas. Its location makes it a highly convenient spot for New Yorkers working or living in the Downtown Brooklyn, Fort Greene, or Prospect Heights neighborhoods.
The establishment is committed to accessibility, featuring a Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible seating, and a Wheelchair accessible restroom, ensuring comfort for all guests. For those driving, Free street parking is available in the vicinity, a valuable amenity in this busy part of the city. The central location combined with a commitment to accessibility makes The Simpson a welcoming and easy-to-reach gathering spot.
The Simpson provides extensive service options designed to fit the fast-paced, demanding lifestyle of New York City residents:
- Dine-in: Full Table service is offered in the comfortable and stylish Seating area.
- Delivery and Takeout: Convenient options for enjoying the menu at home, office, or on the go.
- Full Day Dining: Offering service for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, and Late-night food.
- Bar Amenities: Features a full Bar onsite serving Alcohol, Beer, Hard liquor, Cocktails, and Wine.
- Catering: Provides professional Catering services for off-site events.
- Private Dining: The availability of a Private dining room makes it an excellent choice for special events, business meetings, or large group reservations.
The appeal of The Simpson is built upon a collection of high-quality features that enhance both the dining and bar experience:
- Premier Bar Program: A major draw, featuring Great cocktails and an extensive Wine list, with Happy hour drinks and Happy hour food specials.
- Atmosphere: Combines four distinct qualities: Casual, Cozy, Trendy, and Upscale, appealing to a wide and sophisticated clientele including Family-friendly groups and Tourists.
- Entertainment: Caters to fans with dedicated viewing for Sports.
- Culinary Focus: Known for serving Serves local specialty dishes, emphasizing its Caribbean heritage, along with comforting fare and a focus on Small plates and Quick bite options.
- Dietary Accommodations: Provides clear Vegan options and Vegetarian options, including a dedicated menu section, ensuring broad appeal.
- Efficiency: Offers Fast service for food preparation, contributing to a good overall experience.
- Logistics: Accepts reservations (strongly recommended, as there is Usually a wait), accepts all modern Payments (Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments), and offers High chairs and a Kids' menu.
For reservations, private dining inquiries, or takeout orders, you may reach The Simpson Restaurant and Bar at:
Address: 673 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA
Phone: (347) 763-2711
The menu at The Simpson is a vast and satisfying exploration of Caribbean-American cuisine, offering something for every palate at any time of day, from flavorful small plates to massive, premium entrees.
The heart of the menu lies in its rich and authentic main courses. The Slow Braised Oxtail And Butter Beans ($35.00) is a classic, noted by customers as being very tender, a sure highlight of the menu. Similarly, the Curry Goat ($32.00) and the highly recommended Brown Stew Red Snapper ($35.00) are authentic, rich, and flavorful choices that showcase the restaurant’s culinary roots. The Walkerswood Pan Jerk Chicken ($27.00) and Pimento Jerk Pork ($29.00) provide different takes on Jamaica’s most famous seasoning, while fusion dishes like the Jerk Oxtail Over Macaroni & Cheese Pie ($35.00) offer an elevated take on comfort food, blending classic Caribbean flavor with a Southern staple.
Seafood lovers have an array of options, from the traditional Escoveitch Red Snapper ($35.00) to luxurious items like Steamed Crab Legs In White Wine Season Butter Sauce ($39.00) and the 10oz Maine Lobster Tail ($39.00). The curried options, such as Curried Shrimp ($29.00) and Coconut Curry Salmon ($31.00), offer fragrant, complex flavors. For those craving traditional American fare, The Simpson does not disappoint, offering a hefty 13 Oz. Burger ($21.00) and an impressive 20 Oz. Dry Aged Cajun Bone-In Ribeye ($42.00), demonstrating a wide range of culinary expertise.
The appetizers are perfect for sharing at the bar or enjoying as a smaller meal. The Cod Fish Fritters With Scotch Bonnet Aioli ($15.00) and Bammy, Ackee And Saltfish Bites ($17.00) are authentic Caribbean starters. For a spicy kick, the Fire Stick Pepper Shrimp ($16.00) is a great choice, and the unique Jerk Chicken Cheese Fries With Pico De Gallo ($14.00) makes for an excellent quick bite while watching a game. The various sliders, including Burger Sliders With Caramelized Onions & Pickles ($15.00), offer convenient, flavorful options.
The Simpson ensures an inclusive experience with a dedicated Vegan and Vegetarian menu, featuring creative protein alternatives like the Curried Veggie Chicken ($24.00) and the classic Beyond Burger ($18.00). The dessert menu is equally tempting, offering unique choices like the island-inspired Jamaican Black Fruit Cake ($9.00) and the indulgent Hennessy Cheesecake ($9.00), offering a delightful conclusion to any meal. Paired with a recommended cocktail like the Rum Punch (as praised by a customer) or a unique house Mocktail such as The Simpson Sorrel Brew ($9.00), a visit here is a complete culinary and social outing.
The Simpson Restaurant and Bar Menu
Appetizers
- Chicken Wings $16.00
Jerk, Last Lick Buffalo, Honey curry, or Bourbon BBQ.
- Cod Fish Fritters With Scotch Bonnet Aioli $15.00
Breaded and deep fried.
- Coconut Shrimp With Roasted Pineapple Sauce $16.00
Fried shrimp that has been rolled in coconut.
- Burger Sliders With Caramelized Onions & Pickles $15.00
Small steam grilled sandwich on a bun. Pickled cucumber.
- 40 Wings Combo Platter $55.00
Jerk, Last Lick Buffalo, Honey Curry or Bourbon BBQ.
- Fire Stick Pepper Shrimp $16.00
Served with Tartar and Cocktail Sauces
- Jerk Chicken Cheese Fries With Pico De Gallo $14.00
- Bammy, Ackee And Saltfish Bites $17.00
- Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail $16.00
- Jerk Chicken Taco $15.00
Guacamole/Pico de Gallo/ jalapeno/shredded cheese
- Jerk Shrimp Taco $15.00
Guacamole/Pico de Gallo/jalapeno/shredded cheese
Entree
- Slow Braised Oxtail And Butter Beans $35.00
In rich gravy, served with rice & peas and seasonal vegetables.
- Walkerswood Pan Jerk Chicken $27.00
Slow smoked Jerk chicken served with rice & peas and seasonal vegetables.
- Escoveitch Red Snapper $35.00
Served with Fried Bammy
- Hennessy Fried Shrimp $29.00
French fries and seasonal vegetables.
- Ackee & Saltfish With Bammy And Seasonal Vegetables $30.00
- Jerk Salmon $31.00
Rice and peas and seasonal vegetables.
- Coconut Curry Salmon $31.00
Rice and peas and seasonal vegetables.
- Steamed Crab Legs In White Wine Season Butter Sauce $39.00
Roasted corn on the cob.
- Curry Goat $32.00
Jasmine rice and seasonal vegetables.
- St. Louis Bourbon BBQ Ribs $29.00
Loaded baked potato.
- 13 Oz. Burger $21.00
Lettuce, tomato, and caramelized onion. Add cheese for an additional charge.
- 20 Oz. Dry Aged Cajun Bone-In Ribeye $42.00
Loaded baked potato and seasonal vegetables.
- Jerk Oxtail Over Macaroni & Cheese Pie $35.00
- Curried Shrimp $29.00
Served with Seasonal Vegetables and Rice and Peas
- 10oz Maine Lobster Tail $39.00
Choice of Curry, Jerk, Coconut Curry, or Broiled
- Double Dipped Buttermilk Fried Chicken $28.00
Serves with Seasonal Vegetables, Rice and Peas and Honey Pepper Sauce
- Steamed Red Snapper $35.00
Served with Steamed Bammy, Okra and Water Crackers
- Brown Stew Red Snapper $35.00
Served with Rice and Peas and Sauteed Seasonal Vegetables
- Pimento Jerk Pork $29.00
Served with Breadfruit or Bammy & Seasonal Vegetables
- Jerked Fried Rice $23.00
- Jerk Shrimp $29.00
Pasta
- 5 Cheese Baked Macaroni Pie $19.00
Cooked in an oven.
- Simpson Reggae Pasta $17.00
Add Shrimp or Chicken for an additional charge
Salads
- Market Green Salad $18.00
Green Lettuce, Cherry tomatoes, Roasted corn, Cucmber, Avocado & Carrots with Balsamic
- Classic Caesar Salad $18.00
Chopped romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, grated Parmesan-garlic croutons. Add protein for additional charge
Vegan and Vegetarian
- Beyond Burger $18.00
- Curried Veggie Chicken $24.00
Served with White Rice and Seasonal Vegetables (Veggie Chicken -texturized soy protein cooked in rich curry sauce with onions, potato, pimento and ginger)
- Brown Stew Veggie Chicken $24.00
Pan fried texturized soy protein smothered in rich brown gravy, sweet peppers and onionns. Served with White Rice
- Barbecued Veggie Chicken $24.00
Seasoned overnight then grilled. Served with White Rice and Seasonal vegetables
- Pasta Marinara With Mixed Vegetables $19.00
Side Orders
- Rice And Peas $7.00
- Bammy $7.00
- Seasonal Vegetables $9.00
- Macaroni & Cheese $9.00
- Loaded Baked Potato $9.00
- Sweet Plantains $7.00
- Baked Potato $9.00
- Jumbo French Fries $7.00
- Breadfruit $9.00
Roast or Fried
Desserts
- Johnny's Cheesecake $9.00
- Red Velvet Cake $9.00
- Hennessy Cheesecake $9.00
- Jamaican Black Fruit Cake $9.00
Served with a vanilla rum sauce
- Coffee Tiramisu $9.00
Layers of yellow cake, get the traditional deep soak treatment of Blue mountain coffee and dark rum and are sandwiched with a light mascarpone mousse.
- Chocolate Tuxedo Bombe $9.00
A rich chocolate cake base is layered with milk chocolate & white chocolate mousse and covered in handcrafted gouache drizzled with white chocolate.
Kids Menu
- Kids Mozzarella Cheese Sticks With Marinara Sauce $8.00
- Kids Double Dip Chicken Fingers $8.00
Served with French fries
- Brick Oven Pizza $8.00
Mocktails
- Guava Mint Lemonade $9.00
A refreshing beverage! Just add...
- The Simpson Sorrel Brew $9.00
Our Sorrel brew with a twist! Rosemary syrup, allspice, and more!
- Carrot Cocktail $10.00
Carrot Juice, Vanilla syrup w/ nutmeg and condensed milk
The Simpson Restaurant and Bar Details
From the business
- Identifies as Black-owned
Service options
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Serves local specialty
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free street parking
- Parking
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The Simpson Restaurant and Bar Location
The Simpson Restaurant and Bar
673 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA
The Simpson Restaurant and Bar Reviews
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★ 5★ 4★ 3★ 2★ 1Overall a good experience the servers were good and attentive , the wait time on the food was pretty good not very long , the jerk chicken taco was pretty okay wouldn’t try again it’s just very spicy not that much flavor. For entrees we got the brown stew fish which was really was good ,good flavors and decent size , wasn’t a fan of the steamed veg but otherwise good meal we also had curried shrimp it was decent needed a little more curry flavor. But overall good quality shrimp and good flavor. We got a biggie platter to go so we could try more of the food so hears my take on it. The jerk chicken overall is not good it is just spicy no other flavor to it, the oxtail has decent flavor it’s okay it is very tender that is good , the curried goat was okay needs more flavor so probably wouldn’t get any of that again the rice has good flavor overall pretty good experience would go back for the fish at least. Last but not least we got the lava cake, was not what was expected seems to be reheated if anything it was okay also the drinks were pretty good we had the rum punch as recommended by our server.
September 15 · Miranda HalatsisI highly suggest making reservations before you go. We had a short wait because I did that. Also beware, the website says automatic gratuity for a party of 8 and more, I was only a party of 6 and was charged an automatic gratuity which was about $60 that I did not expect which made me bump the service from 5 stars down to 3.I did my research on the food before I got there and I think it's safe to say I ordered the best food out of my family. I had the shrimp mac & cheese which was tasty and got a good amount of shrimp in it. My son said the oxtails were ok, it could've been better, more flavor. I tried some chicken Caesar salad, the chicken was dry. My margarita was good, so if you go try it.
June 28 · g0rgjasGreat vibes. I went for drinks but would go back for food. The staff was nice. They were receptive to feedback and the chef was great with switching the music up. I was charged more for the dessert I ordered than the price that was listed on the menu, so maybe I would be cautious regarding that. The bill is the last impression so it’s important to leave with a good taste in one’s mouth so to speak. Transparency and clarity is always preferable.
August 30 · M GGreat food. Great service. The jerk wings were extraordinary. The rum punch sublime. Oxtails were a little salty but the mac and cheese were a great counterbalance. Our server Judy was so absolutely AMAZING and so personable. Also appreciated that the music was not loud at 530pm. Initially concerned about that. Great job from the entire staff, even the guy that cleared our table was really sweet. 😚
September 16 · Kim ClarkWhile visiting relatives in Brooklyn, it was suggested that we give the Simpson Restaurant a try. Their signature fried chicken was seasoned perfectly and paired very well with their mixed vegetables. Other members in out party had caesar salad topped with grilled shrimp, simpson reggae pasta and salmon, jerk shrimp, oxtail and butter beans. All of these items were 10 out of 10. Can't wait to visit again and try more menu items.
September 07 · mr heggins
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