Bitter Monk – American
This intimate sanctuary for spirit enthusiasts invites guests into a world of liquid poetry, where house-distilled elixirs and private guided tastings celebrate the profound artistry of the craft. Whether sipping the translucent elegance of a clarified Ugly Beauty or the warming spice of an Odile hot toddy, every visit offers a sensory journey through bold, jazz-inspired concoctions that linger like a haunting melody.
68 34th Street, 11232 https://bittermonk.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Bitter Monk
Dairy-Free at Bitter Monk
Bitter Monk in Brooklyn has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Atheras House-Spirits Tasting Flight, Private Guided Tasting and Sea Salt & White Vinegar Potato Chips. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Bitter Monk
Bitter Monk in Brooklyn has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Atheras House-Spirits Tasting Flight, Private Guided Tasting and Assorted Mixed Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Bitter Monk
Bitter Monk in Brooklyn has 8 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lava Cake, Steamed Vegetable Dumplings (5) and Virginal Garibaldi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Bitter Monk
Bitter Monk in Brooklyn has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vesper Martini and Queen of the Desert. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Bitter Monk
Bitter Monk in Brooklyn has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vesper Martini, Gaia Martini and Queen of the Desert. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Bitter Monk
Bitter Monk in Brooklyn has 30 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Negroni Sbagliato (Zero Proof), Odile (Hot Toddy) and Vesper Martini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Bitter Monk
Bitter Monk in Brooklyn has 36 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lava Cake, Assortment of Boozy Chocolate Truffles (3) and Steamed Vegetable Dumplings (5). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Bitter Monk
Bitter Monk in Brooklyn has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steamed Vegetable Dumplings (5), Thelonious and Black Truffle Popcorn. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Bitter Monk
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Sea Salt & White Vinegar Potato Chips | 100 g | 36.8 g |
| Marie Laveau | 16.9 g | 29.2 g |
| Butterfly Field | 9.9 g | 23.9 g |
| Hummus | 30.9 g | 20.5 g |
| Steamed Vegetable Dumplings (5) | 7.3 g | 14.1 g |
| Queen of the Desert | 4.6 g | 13.7 g |
| Black Truffle Popcorn | 26.5 g | 13.3 g |
| Daphne’s Old Fashioned | 151.3 g | 11.8 g |
| Steamed Chicken Dumplings (5) | 7.6 g | 10.3 g |
| Bijou | 21.2 g | 7.2 g |
| Hanky Panky | 97.5 g | 6.8 g |
| Thelonious | 89.2 g | 6.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Thursday - Friday
- 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated as a solid option for a quick bite, Bitter offers a straightforward dining experience that guests find reliable for a casual evening out. Reviewers highlight the decent atmosphere and appreciate the convenience of the menu, noting it as a practical choice for those seeking a simple and efficient meal.
Menu
Atheras House-Spirits Tastings
- Atheras House-Spirits Tasting Flight - $16: 4 spirits (.5 oz. each): Palatine Amaro, Akhenaten Amaro, Sykophilos Liqueur, Hierba Luisa Liqueur Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Private Guided Tasting - $25: Guided discovery of Amari, liqueurs, and experiments in the private tasting room Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Signature Cocktails
- Atheras Kelly - $18: Blank Vodka Infused with Shiso, Atheras Sweet Annie Liqueur, Lime, Yuzu, Flower Petal Coloring, Bergamot Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Ugly Beauty (Clarified) - $18: Dorothy Parker New York Gin infused with Meyer Lemon, Atheras Shiso/Mastiha Herbal Liqueur, Saint Lawrence Spirits, Verte Absinthe, Green Apple, Lemon, Elderflower, traces of dairy Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Marie Laveau - $20: Widow Jane Baby Jane Bourbon infused with Pennyroyal, Atheras Palatine Amaro, Green & Black Cardamom, Fig Leaf, Patchouli, Apple Wood Smoke Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Odile (Hot Toddy) - $18: Hamilton New York Blend Dark Rum, Atheras Sevilla Orange Liqueur, Orange, lemon, Cinnamon, Cloves, Bergamot Espuma Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Thelonious - $19: Fort Hamilton Double Barrel Rye, Atheras Allspice Dram, Maple, Lemon, Lavender, Meyer Lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Just a Gigolo - $18: Finger Lakes Distilling Brandy, Atheras Amaro Palatine, Bollicine Sparkling Wine, Passion Fruit, Hibiscus, Cocoa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Between the Devil & the Deep Blue Sea - $19: Svol Aquavit, Faccia Brutto Centerbe Herbal Liqueur, Tamarind, Yuzu, Lime, Patchouli Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Gaia Martini - $19: Pollinator Gin, Method Dry Vermouth, Svol Aquavit, Atheras Mastiha Liqueur Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- The Londoner Mr. Mule - $18: Pollinator Spirits Gin, Atheras Bergamot Liqueur, Lemon, Ginger Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Queen of the Desert - $18: Atheras Angelica Spirit (infused with Habanero Peppers) Atheras Lemon Verbena Herbal Liqueur, Persian Cucumber, Elderflower, Pineapple, Lime Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
- The Four Horsemen - $19: Atheras Palatine Amaro, Forthave Marseille Amaro, Faccia Brutto Amaro Alpino, Atheras Cardoon Herbal Liqueur, Lemon, Patchouli, Aquafaba Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Philosykos Martini - $19: Dorothy Parker Gin, Atheras Sykophilos Fig Leaf Liqueur, Bergamot Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Notre-Dame - $18: Pollinator Beespoke Gin, Atheras Beach Plum Liqueur, Lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Classic Cocktails (Reconstructed)
- Bergamot Ramos Fizz - $21: Greenhook Ginsmiths Dry Gin, Atheras Bergamot Liqueur, Yuzu, Lemon, Lime, Cream, Pasteurized Egg Whites Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bijou - $18: Pollinator Gin, Method Sweet Vermouth, Pollinator Crimson Red Bitter Amaro, Atheras Hoja Santa/Mastiha Liqueur, Orange Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Vesper Martini - $18: Pollinator Gin, Blank Vodka, Atheras Bergamot Liqueur, Bergamot Bitters Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Hanky Panky - $19: Brooklyn Gin, Method Sweet Vermouth, Atheras Palatine Amaro, Orange Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Daphne’s Old Fashioned - $20: Fort Hamilton Single Barrel Bourbon, Bay Leaf Essence, Demerara, Bay Leaf Bitters, Pinecone Smoke Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- The Monastic Negroni - $18: Pollinator Gin, Method Red Vermouth, Forthave Red Bitter Aperitivo, Mastiha Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
- Negroni Sbagliato (Zero Proof) - $16: Pathfinder Hemp & Root Elixir, House-Made Zero Proof Sweet Vermouth, Tonic Water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Butterfly Field - $16: Lyre's London Spirit, Yuzu, Lemon, Lavender, Butterfly Pea, Orange Blossom, Juniper, Pepper Berry, pasteurized egg whites Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- Virginal Garibaldi - $16: Pathfinder Hemp & Root Elixir, Frothy Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Wines
- Damiani Wine Cellars Bollicine Sparkling Wine - $16: Finger Lakes, NYS Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Lieb Cellars Pinot Blanc - $18: 2022, North Fork of Long Island, NYS Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Millbrook Pinot Noir - $16: 2022, Dutchess County, NYS Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Lieb Cellars Estate Merlot - $20: 2020, North Folk of Long Island NYS Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Ceremony Yuzu Champagne Cider - $10: Graft Ciders (12 fl oz) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Beer
- Vliet Pilsner - $10: Threes Brewery (12 fl oz)
- Logical Conclusion IPA - $10: Threes Brewery (12 fl oz) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Bites & Small Dishes
- Black Truffle Popcorn - $10: House-made popcorn, Black Truffle Oil, Black Lava Salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Steamed Edamame - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Assorted Mixed Olives - $7 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sea Salt & White Vinegar Potato Chips - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus - $14: House-Made, Harissa & Smoked Paprika Flavored, Whole Wheat Pita Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Vegetable Dumplings (5) - $14: Kale, Fresh Corn, Spinach, Tofu, House-Made Teriyaki Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Chicken Dumplings (5) - $14: Minced Chicken, Delicate Lemongrass, House-Made Teriyaki Vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Lava Cake - $14: With Valrhona chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Assortment of Boozy Chocolate Truffles (3) - $13: Inspired by classic cocktails, created by Roni-Sue Chocolatier Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Bitter Monk
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Reviews describe the restaurant as a straightforward and practical choice for a simple, efficient meal with a decent atmosphere.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Bitter Monk is a moderate-priced ($$) American restaurant that offers a straightforward dining experience for a casual evening out.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This restaurant specializes in house-distilled spirits, private guided tastings, and jazz-inspired cocktails like the clarified Ugly Beauty and Odile hot toddy.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu offers a straightforward selection of spirits and small bites like dumplings, hummus, and edamame, catering to 36 dietary needs.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The menu supports diverse diets including keto, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, and high-protein options across dishes like olives and edamame.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers appreciate the reliable atmosphere and convenience of this straightforward dining option, noting it as a practical choice for efficient meals.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking a casual evening with house-distilled spirits, jazz-inspired cocktails, and simple, efficient bites would most enjoy this restaurant.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided information for Bitter Monk does not include the restaurant's specific hours of operation.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Bitter Monk is a casual dining destination, described by reviewers as a reliable, straightforward option for a quick, simple meal.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan options include olives, popcorn, hummus, edamame, and vegetable dumplings, while keto and low-carb diets are supported by assorted mixed olives.
- Is Bitter Monk dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Bitter Monk has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Atheras House-Spirits Tasting Flight, Private Guided Tasting and Sea Salt & White Vinegar Potato Chips.
- What can I eat at Bitter Monk on a dairy-free diet?
- Atheras House-Spirits Tasting Flight, Private Guided Tasting and Sea Salt & White Vinegar Potato Chips carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Bitter Monk have vegan options?
- Yes. 30 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Negroni Sbagliato (Zero Proof) and Odile (Hot Toddy).
- Is Bitter Monk gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Bitter Monk?
- Sea Salt & White Vinegar Potato Chips, at roughly 36.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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