Place Category: Beer Bars, Burgers, Gastropubs, Outside Dining, and Private DiningPlace Tags: Dog Friendly Patio
A neighborhood tavern specializing in craft beer and upscale pub fare. Our world-renowned Beer List offers a highly-sought selection of Draft and Bottles, including special vintage bottles from our cellar. Our Food Menu is available until close each night, providing something for everyone no matter the size of the meal or the time of day.
Established in 2007.
Opening its doors in December 2007 at the forefront of the craft beer boom, The Monk’s Kettle has since become an industry institution: recognized as one of SF’s 23 Essential Bars by Liquor.com, and as the Best Beer Bar in California by Thrillist in 2016 and 2017.
The Monk's Kettle Menu - San Francisco Updated 4/29/2023
Menu and prices subject to changeSNACKS
PICKLE JAR 6
veganFRIED BRUSSELS 8
mead mustard gastrique, pickled mustard seed, honey powder
vegetarian, veganROMANESCO 9
pickled fried romanesco florets, calabrian chili aioliPRETZEL ROLL
with beer cheese & house mustard
one for 6
two for 11
vegetarianHOP SALT FRIES / GARLIC & PARM FRIES 8 / 9
with ketchup & aioli
vegetarianPORK & BEEF MEATBALLS 17
calabrian chili marinara, olives, anchovy breadcrumbs, grilled levainCRISPY WINGS
thyme brined and mission spiced, served with house buffalo sauce & buttermilk ranch
eight for 12
sixteen for 22MAC N CHEESE 13
macaroni, beer cheese, toasted breadcrumbs
vegetarian
add house bacon 3.50
SOUP & SALAD
TOMATO & FENNEL SOUP
fennel, leeks, tomato, miso, garlic marjoram oil, sourdough croutons, fennel pollen
cup 5
bowl 9MAGICAL KALE SALAD 15
roasted delicata squash, cherry tomatoes, watermelon radish, brewers yeast & sunflower seed crunch, red wine vinaigretteMIXED GREENS 14
radishes, cherry tomatoes, croutons, crispy parm, basil ranchASIAN CHICKEN SALAD 19
grilled chicken thigh, crunchy greens, scallions, pickled carrots, crispy noodles, fried shitakes, toasted almond slivers, sesame koji vinaigrette
Sub Ahi 5SALAD ADDS
avocado 3.50
house bacon 3.50
chicken thigh 5
seared ahi 9
SANDWICHES
All sandwiches served a la carte. Sandwich Adds, Sides and Subs available below. All sandwiches available as vegetarian with an impossible patty.MONK’S BURGER 17
house ground beef, onion jam, gruyere, aioli, greens, burger bunLAMB BURGER 18
house ground lamb, tahini dill lebne, mint, cucumber, pickled onion, tomato, kaiser rollFRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH 16
chicken thigh, celery apple slaw, bread + butter pickles, garlic aioli, hot oil, burger bunSEARED AHI MELT 20
seared ahi, gruyere, fried shitakes, tomatoes, onion, mustard & brandy buttered burger bunVEGGIE GRILLED CHEESE 15
muenster, gruyere, hefeweizen braised mustard greens & endive, yellow mustard, levain
vegetarianSANDWICH ADDS 3.50
house bacon, avocado, fried eggSANDWICH SIDES
hop salt fries, soup, brussels, or mixed green salad +4.5 / kale salad, garlic parm fries +5.5MAKE VEGETARIAN
Sub Impossible Patty 2
MEALS
MISSION FRIED CHICKEN 26
mission spiced fried chicken thighs, mashed potatoes, country gravy, collard potlikkerBONE-IN PORK CHOP 29
grilled 12oz pork chop, chive spaetzle, king trumpet mushrooms, blaukraut, rauchbier-pork jusSHAKSHUKA 22
eggs in purgatory, summer squash, chickpeas, cippolini onion, jimmy nardello peppers, cherry tomato, harissa & spices
vegetarianSAUCES
Sweet Hot Pepper / Buttermilk Ranch / Aioli / Beer Cheese 1
DESSERT
SALTED CARAMEL ICE CREAM 7.50
with Munich malted honey and sea saltSTICKY TOFFEE BREAD PUDDING 9
w/ chocolate, black sesame & cocoa nibs
Add salted caramel ice cream 2Whether a formal sit-down affair, or a more casual cocktail party style, we would love to help turn Monks Kettle into your own.
Capacity: Up to 65
