Bastard: adjective, (of a thing) no longer in its pure form
Small Plates, Soups & Appetizers
Lobster Bisque…$12 GF, PS
lobster stock, brandy, cream, lobster meat
Lumpia…$10
pork filled spring roll with house dipping sauce
Baked Stuffed Mussels in the Chinese Style…$15 PS
shiitake & oyster mushrooms, five spice bechamel & kewpie mayo, ginger, garlic, minced green onion
Trio of House-Made Dips…$15 VG, GF
kabocha squash, shaved brasil nuts,- white bean, sage, crispy garlic - oven dried tomato, preserved lemon, chili’s - grilled house-made pita, crudité
Korean Style Chicken Wings…$16
brined, baked & fried crispy, served with our house Korean sauce, sesame & green onion
Bastard Mini Bao Buns…$15 A blend of Chinese & Korean cookery
choose two: pork-belly with kimchi & green onion, confit chicken Peking style with pickled veg, cilantro, green onion & crispy tofu Peking style with pickled veg, cilantro, green onion
Chef Tasting Plate…$16
small bite, four part, tasting dish of items Chef’s would enjoy… a little adventure!
House-Cured Salmon Carpaccio…$17 PS, (GF upon request)
yogurt & farmers cheese smear, finely minced shallot & dill, spicy mustard micro greens, crispy capers, pumpernickel toast
Salads
add chicken or shrimp to any salad… $10
The Bastard Wedge…$16 PS (GF or Veg/VG upon request)
half napa & half local greens, cucumbers, crack egg, pickled veg, cilantro, green onion, sweet & spicy bacon, chopped peanuts, creamy sesame-sherry vinaigrette, & Thai basil-peanut pesto, herbs
Panzanella …$16 GF, VG, SP
roasted kabocha & butternut squash, house-made fresh mozzarella, sour cherries, french bread crouton, toasted pepitas, pumpkin sherry vinaigrette
Pasta
Baked Lobster Gnocchi & Cheese (small plate)…$18 PS
house-made gnocchi, lobster, mornay sauce, gruyere, pecorino
Ragu Alla Bolognese Fettucine…$28
traditional bolognese, ground chuck, rib, brisket, pork & veal, mirepoix, chianti, fresh herbs, local & imported san marzano tomatoes, pecorino, a touch of cream
Hand-Made Black Ravioli…$24 PS
baccala - “salted cured cod” & yukon potato, squid ink ravioli - fresh made citrus pomadore, pecorino, crispy capers
On the Stick
3 skewers with sides…$25 Pork, Chicken, Beef, & Tofu (Vegan upon request)
Korean Style (BBQ)
served with rice, kimchi, fermented cucumber salad
Mediterranean Style (Kebab)
served with lemon potatoes, cucumber onion salad, house-made pita
Dinner Bowls
Ramen…$24 (GF upon request)
slow braised pork, shrimp, crack egg, bone broth, napa cabbage, bok choy, mushrooms, green onion, radish, aromatics
Ramen Vegetarian or Vegan…$20 with crack egg ~ $18 without egg (GF upon request)
silken tofu, shiitake-kombu broth, napa cabbage, bok choy, mushrooms, green onion, radish, aromatics
Pad Thai…$26 (GF, Veg, PS, upon request)
tofu, chicken, pork or shrimp, rice noodle, bean curd & tofu, crispy shallots, toasted peanuts, lime, green onion & house-made peanut-tamarind sauce
Crispy Cauliflower Rice Bowl…$24 PS (vegan upon request) add protein $6 chicken, pork, shrimp, tofu
Thai peanut pesto, cucumber salad, kimchi, crushed peanuts & shallot, Korean sauce & kewpie mayo
Japanese Kare (Curry)...$25 (Vegan Upon Request)
braised apples, carrots, potatoes & onions, choice of protein served crispy - chicken, pork, tofu, rice
Large Plates
Braised Boneless Short Rib & French Onion…$32
tender short rib, brandy, carrot, thyme, bruleed onion - served with crostini
Seafood Risotto & Moroccan Saffron…$30 GF, PS
scallops, shrimp & mussels, with a rich saffron broth & butter served with fresh baked baguette & rouile
Korean Seafood Pancake…$27 PS, (GF UPON REQUEST)
shrimp, scallop, surimi, onion, sweet pepper, mushrooms served with master black sauce, cucumber salad, kimchi & rice
Korean Vegetable Pancake…$22 (GF & VG UPON REQUEST)
scallion, sweet pepper, onion, carrot, mushrooms, & eggplant served with master black sauce, cucumber salad, kimchi & rice
Simmered Chicken in the Bastard Style…$27 GF, PS
marinated hand-cut bone in chicken, stewed with dates, sunchokes, shiitake mushrooms, aromatics, & local honey served with parsnip puree, crispy chicken & green onions
Crispy Korean Chicken Sandwich…$20
taylor ham, fermented cucumber, chili crisp, kewpie mayo, house-made Korean bbq sauce, house-made bun, with house salad or kimchi, & crispy noodles
*Please notify staff immediately of all food allergies. If you have any questions about the menu, please ask your server!
*PS-Pescatarian, VEG-Vegetarian, VG-Vegan, GF-Gluten Free
Cocktails
Spirit Forward Cocktails $13
Russian Expat ~
House-Made Coffee Infused Vodka, Coconut, Coffee Foam, Mace
Last Word ~
Gin, Green Chartreuse, Luxardo Liquor, Lime Juice
Hop Stepper ~
Cascade Hops Bitters, Orange, Local Honey, Club Soda
Passion Punch ~
Vodka, Passion Fruit, Rosemary, Pomegranate
Captain Teach ~
Rum, Ginger, Mint, Lime, Soda
Not My Yacht ~
Rhum Agricole, House-Made Falernum, Orange & Lime
Off Kilter Margarita ~
Tequila, Lime, Orange Liqueur, Off Kilter Hot Sauce, Chipotle Maldon Rim
Albert The Second ~
Rye, Lemon, Vermouth Bianco
Lower APV Cocktails $10
Spotless Mind~
White Wine Punch – Light & Refreshing
Tales From The Bunch Bowl ~
Spiced Red Wine, Orange, Soda
Custom Mocktails $8
Bastard Classic Ginger Basil Lemonade
Mint, Ginger Syrup, Lemon, Thai Basil, Seltzer, and Cucumber
RealiTEA Bites
Black Tea, Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg, Cranberry Cream Foam
Additional Spirit Offerings
Clement Rhum Agricole, Ron Del Barrilito 3 Star Rum, Hendricks’s Gin, 1800 Tequilla Reposado, Spring Brook Straight Rye, Old Forester Rye, Michter”s Straight Bourbon
Wine
House White ~ Domaine Guilheim - 2019
French, moderately sweet & dry, notes of pear, white peach, & citrus
80/20 Sauvignon Blanc-Chardonnay…$11
House Red ~ Domaine Des Nymphs Cotes Du Rhone - 2018
French, nose is small black fruit, violets, jammy with a little spicy finish
70/30 Grenache-Syrah…$11
Collezione Maiolica - 2024
Italy, crisp & light, hints of almond, sour apple, & citrus
Pinot Grigio…$9
Pinot Noir
Castello Di Albola - 2023
Italy, ruby red, fruity & floral, ripe while having balanced acidity & tannins
Chainti Classico…$12
Chateau De Lionne – (staff favorite) - 2015
French, generous fruit forward flavor with noticeable tannins, a hint of oak
Boureaux Blend…$14
Beer & Canned Spirits
Local – Mean Max Brew works – Seasonal $9
Adirondack – Lake George’s IPA $9
Adirondack Farmhouse Cider $9
Miller Light $7, Urquell Pilsner $8, Two Hearted IPA $8, White Claw – Black Berry $8, Surf Side Ice – Iced Tea Vodka $8
Freshly Brewed Loose Leaf Teas $5.00
Harney & Sons - Chai, with milk & honey
Harney & Sons - Jasmine (green)
Harney & Sons - Milk Oolong
Harney & Sons - Sencha
Imported Chinese Green Oolong
Imported Chinese Black Tea
Desserts
Baklava Cheesecake
layered with buttery baklava and cheesecake topped with local honey and
Italian Luxardo cherry $14
Location
We’re located a block from Glen St. on South street, in the heart of beautiful Glens Falls.
