The Wicked Monk

Once you step into this Bay Ridge pub, you’re transported to County Cork. The Wicked Monk is adorned with the original stained glass and wood fixtures from the 18th-century Greenmount Monastery chapel in Ireland. To keep with the Irish theme, order a slab of warm shepherd’s pie ($21) or platter of crispy fish and chips ($17). The menu isn’t just favorites from the Emerald Isle, though. The Wicked Monk serves up everything from pulled pork quesadillas ($11) to Philly cheesesteak mac and cheese ($17) to mussels steamed in white wine ($12). And that’s just for dinner—stop by for brunch to sample a full Irish breakfast with black and white puddings ($15) or challah French toast with mascarpone cream and berries ($11). Of course, we’d be remiss to not mention the drinks. Whether you’re in the mood for a specialty cocktail or a pint, the bartender can surely help you out.