Brooklyn's rotisserie chicken & sides joint. Think smoky spice-rubbed bird, addictive fries, & a great vibe. Skip the dessert, order more drinks.
Willa Moore reviews The Fly, a Bed-Stuy restaurant from the Cervo's, Hart's, and Eel Bar team, praising its no-fuss menu of rotisserie chicken and sides in a cavernous space suitable for various occasions.
This Brooklyn spot offers a no-fuss menu centered around exceptional rotisserie chicken, seasoned with a unique smoky, brick-red spice mix. Complement your main with craveable sides like fries tossed in the same spices, a bright caesar-style salad, or tender baby potatoes. The lively, cavernous space is perfect for casual dinners, dates, or celebrations, though dessert is skippable in favor of their excellent drinks.
The restaurant's signature dish is its rotisserie chicken, coated in a distinctive smoky, brick-red spice mix. Customer favorites include the fries, tossed in the same spices and served with aioli, and a light, caesar-style salad that cuts through the richness. While the chicken is generally praised, some feedback suggests the sides and overall vibe may outshine the main bird.
"The rotisserie chicken, particularly the half chicken coated in a smoky spice mix, is highly recommended. The fries, tossed in the same spices and served with aioli, and the Caesar salad are also standout dishes."
Customers rave about the restaurant's flavorful rotisserie chicken and outstanding sides, particularly the fries and Caesar salad. While the chicken is a highlight, some find it slightly disappointing compared to the stellar accompaniments.
Important Note
The icebox cake is generally not recommended, with a suggestion to opt for more drinks instead.
"Recommends The Fly."
Positive"The Fly is listed as a restaurant recommendation, potentially in or near Fort Greene."
Neutral"This user humorously stated they would be eating an entire rotisserie chicken by themselves at The Fly."
Neutral"The Fly is suggested as a suitable venue for the solo dining theme."
Positive"Following an update, the user observed that The Fly's main display showed an 'A' grade, but the pop-up window still indicated 'Pending Grade', asking if this was intentional."
Neutral"The user noted that The Fly showed a 'pending grade' with the extension but an 'A' on the NYC government website, questioning the data source."
Neutral"The fly is listed among other fried chicken recommendations."
Positive"The user agreed with the previous recommendation of "The Fly", stating it was the correct answer."
Positive"The user suggested "The Fly" as a place to get rotisserie chicken."
Positive"The commenter elaborates that the fries-salad-chicken combo at The Fly is well-priced and they also offer a great wine list and cocktails."
Positive"The user thinks The Fly's salad looks great and is conveniently located near Cafe Mado. They agree that a protein and starch with salad makes a perfect meal."
Positive"This commenter highly recommends The Fly's Caesar salad, stating that a half chicken with fries is a perfect meal."
Positive"The user found The Fly's salad appealing and also likes their chicken offerings, thanking the commenter."
Positive"This comment simply states 'The fly'."
Neutral"This comment suggests 'The Fly' as a place for a salad."
Positive"The Fly is recommended for rotisserie chicken."
Neutral"A user expresses a minor preference for the Caesar salad leaves at The Fly to be cut up, implying good taste but a presentation preference."
Neutral"A user emphatically states The Fly is the definitive answer for a great Caesar salad."
Positive"Even a non-Caesar fan found the Caesar salad at The Fly in Bed-Stuy to be really good and memorable."
Positive"The Fly in Brooklyn was recommended for its reliable and affordable by-the-glass wine list."
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