For Bitter End, which sits at the corner of Elm Street and South Malcolm X Boulevard, this restaurant, which occupies what was once IdleRye, does a fair job. Where the bar was is now an oyster bar, and where a partially open kitchen was, you'll now find the main bar. And TV screens are everywhere.
For brunch, Bitter End offers a simple menu. Brunch cocktails include a Michelada ($10), a “big-ass mimosa” ($15) and a bloody mary ($9). Unfortunately, it’s yet another place with a subpar bloody mary mix.
The layout of Bitter End includes a large bar and another spacious bar for oysters. Opposite this is some pretty fantastic art featuring the likes of David Bowie.
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The most interesting items include the White Trash Hash ($10). If you like tater tots, this can be your thing, especially if you really want an entire plate of them.
The White Trash Hash — we’re not endorsing the names of the dishes, but the flavors are all right.
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The Chick Magnet ($11) ended up being the best item on the table. A house-made cheddar biscuit that’s good enough to eat on its own sandwiches a crispy chicken thigh. Throw in some provolone melted to a crisp, brush the whole thing with a jalapeno honey and you’ve got something to savor.
A messy but perfect little plate is the Chick Magnet. If other dishes are like this piece of fried chicken, Deep Ellum has a solid new restaurant on its streets.
Taylor Adams
Add some creativity to this menu and it might be worth return visits for brunch. That or maybe a cheap mimosa.
Bitter End, 2826 Elm St. (Deep Ellum)
