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The Simpson

Caribbean restaurant · 673 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217, United States · United States

4.6 on Google · 5,657 reviews · View on Google Maps

Manipulation score

Review Drive

Completed Jul 15, 2026 · 363 reviews flagged

How this score works

The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.

Burst
— an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
Low activity account
— the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
Duplicate text
— the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.

Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →

Case conclusion

What the numbers say

1,000 reviews examined

Google rating
4.6★

All reviews shown by Google

Not-flagged average
4.5★

637 examined reviews

Flagged
36%

363 of 1,000

Coverage
18%

1,000 of 5,657 Google reviews

“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 15, 2026.

Review brief

What reviews not flagged by Revdict say

The Simpson offers flavorful Caribbean-inspired dishes and strong drinks in a lively, well-decorated atmosphere, though diners frequently note long wait times and inconsistent service. While many reviewers praise attentive individual servers, others highlight front desk issues and difficulties with takeout logistics.

+ Repeated strengths

Food Flavor and Quality

Reviewers repeatedly praise the well-seasoned and delicious Caribbean cuisine, specifically highlighting dishes like oxtails, rice and peas, mac and cheese, and curry dishes.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2025-12-22

The food was very well cooked. We had the fire pepper shrimp and codfish fritters for appetizers then I had the jerk lamb chops with mash and my fiance had the Coconut curry salmon with rice and peas. Everything was cooked to perfection and...

5★ · 2025-12-21

The service was really good here. Our waitress Yadira was very nice and helpful. We will go back here. The food was also good

Staff and Service

Many guests report receiving exceptional, attentive service from specific staff members and servers who provide helpful recommendations.

2 supporting reviews

4★ · 2025-12-18

Service from the waiter Jared was wonderful. He was very attentive and answered every question with no issues. Only negative issue was there was no lamb chops & maple mash potatoes

5★ · 2025-12-27

My friends and I had a really enjoyable time overall. The ambience was warm, inviting, and perfect for a relaxed lunch on a snow day. The food was good and satisfying. What truly elevated the experience was the service. Bianca was an outst...

Atmosphere and Vibe

Visitors consistently describe the venue as clean, beautiful, and having an energetic atmosphere with good music.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2025-12-24

I highly recommend going to The Simpson Restaurant and Bar. My daughter's and I stopped by to grab dinner before going to a concert at the Barclay's arena, and this place is definitely a vibe! From the food, to the drinks, to the music, and...

5★ · 2025-12-24

I give the food, vibes, and service a 10/10. Everyone is very professional, the music is amazing, and the food and drinks OMG so good. Most importantly Sherice is an all star, loved every second of my time here!!

5★ · 2026-03-07

At first, we weren’t sure if we were going to be able to eat because we couldn’t make reservations according to the hostess there weren’t reservations available. When we arrived, we waited about 30 minutes, but it was absolutely worth it. T...

− Repeated complaints

Wait Times and Seating Delays

Reviewers frequently complain about long wait times, slow kitchen pacing, and delays in being seated even with reservations.

2 supporting reviews

4★ · 2025-12-23

The food was good but the waiting for the food was ridiculous. We were seated and waited over half hour to get our drinks, then we had to order appetizer and entree at the same time to try and cut the waiting time which took almost an hour...

4★ · 2026-02-17

Most importantly, the food is very good hence why you go to a restaurant however, this place is lacking when it comes to thinking of people in the general public. In particularly people who are wheelchair bound. Unfortunately, they often ge...

Front Desk and Host Attitude

Multiple guests report rude, unhelpful, or dismissive behavior from hostesses and front desk staff.

3 supporting reviews

2★ · 2026-01-09

Front desk heavyset woman's attitude is terrible. The funny thing is I went to The velvet room after Simpsons for drinks (because Simpsons doesnt have happy hour even though they advertise happy hour and I refuse to support any restaurant...

1★ · 2026-02-01

Really a hot mess of an establishment. Rules are made up and change as they go. You call to place an order for pickup they tell you to go to Uber Eats or grub hub. You go to Uber Eats or Grub hub and you can’t place pick up orders. Call bac...

2★ · 2026-04-27

The food is good, the security is nice. BUT & Its a BIG BUT... Those females host in the front are very unpleasant and not helpful. I will be looking for another caribbean spot because I cannot take the bad energy and disgusting behavior w...

Inconsistent Service and Logistics

Reviewers note issues with takeout orders, billing discrepancies, automatic gratuities, and uncommunicative support staff.

2 supporting reviews

2★ · 2025-12-22

Family lunch gathering. The food was ok at best, but certainly not worth $266! The service was slow and several items were not available but we were only advised 15-20 minutes after ordering. The same was true for deserts. The place lacks o...

4★ · 2026-01-19

Kevoy was an amazing hostess. However, we waited 35+ minutes for the food and it was not that good. We will definitely come here for a drink, though. Drinks are very strong. Also 20% gratuity for every bill (above $150), it’s something they...

Good for

  • Celebrating special occasions and birthdays
  • Groups looking for flavorful Caribbean fusion dishes
  • Diners seeking a lively bar scene and strong cocktails

Avoid if

  • You are on a tight schedule and need quick service
  • You dislike loud music or crowded spaces
  • You are sensitive to very spicy or heavily salted food
Summarized from 533 text reviews not flagged by Revdict · 2025-12-16 to 2026-07-15 · Summaries can miss context; open the supporting reviews before deciding.

Review anatomy

Reviews per month

Reviews per month, total and flagged
MonthReviewsFlagged
Dec ’2511435
Jan ’2621280
Feb ’2620797
Mar ’2611526
Apr ’2612331
May ’2614178
Jun ’26579
Jul ’26317

Rating distribution

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1★

Evidence

  • review drive 53 five-star reviews on 2026-02-14 vs avg 5.6/day, 40 of them name a staff member weight 0.5
  • burst 52 five-star reviews on 2026-05-10 vs avg 3.7/day weight 1
  • low activity account 308 reviews flagged weight 0.8

Flagged reviews

Showing the 10 most suspicious of 363 flagged reviews.

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leronda dee

1 review

★★★★★

2026-05-10

Rosean was impeccable. Service was top-notch. He was very patient and catered to the table.
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Rashad Williams

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-05-10

I had a wind time with my server Adrian
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Keturah Feurtado

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-05-10

Diamond was great and attentive. The food was amazing and the drinks *chefs kiss*. Thank you for a great time
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Roxanne Lewis

1 review

★★★★★

2026-05-10

My husband took me here for my mother's day lunch and I must say I was pleasantly surprised and satisfied. The drinks the food the vibe everything was delicious and delightful. We will be back again
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Helen Ellington

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-05-10

kevoy every great love him my grandma have a blessed day
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Janice Scrubb

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-05-10

Kevoy has been very helpful and friendly, knows how to serve in the best way possible thanks.
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Jeanette Joseph

1 review

★★★★★

2026-05-10

Kevoy great job.friendly. patient. Good listener. Thank fod making mother day here warm and welcome
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Jermaine Burns

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-05-10

Food was excellent service was really great especially for it to be Mother’s Day would do the whole experience again who’s coming with me?
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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LATRELL CURRY

1 review

★★★★★

2026-05-10

Hey our waiter Adrian was amazing! Food was great. Atmosphere was also great. Came out with the fam and enjoyed ourselves on Mother’s Day.
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Janine Smalls

1 review

★★★★★

2026-05-10

Kevoy was a wonderful wait. Very attentive and pleasant. One of my favorite restaurants. Can’t wait to come back soon.
burst low activity account suspicion 95

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