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Bitter Tom's Distillery

4.5 ★ · 639 reviews on Google · $$

Open now · 120 S Broadway St Ste 102, Lake Orion, MI 48362

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Bitter Tom's Distillery is a full-service Modern American restaurant at 120 S Broadway St, Suite 102, in downtown Lake Orion, MI. Established in December 2019, the women-owned business has 125 seats and serves brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert. Its dishes use locally sourced ingredients whenever possible, and craft cocktails are a focus of the bar. Food offerings include comfort food, small plates and vegetarian options, with happy-hour food and drinks and late-night food also available. For a date night, the setting includes a fireplace and a casual, cozy atmosphere with upscale elements. In spring and summer, guests can sit on the patio alongside the waterfall. Reservations are accepted, and free parking is available in a lot and on the street. The restaurant also accommodates groups and families, with a children's menu and high chairs. Dine-in and takeout are offered, but delivery is not. Wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, seating, parking and restroom.

Bitter Tom's Distillery

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  • Modern American dishes and craft cocktails
  • Spring and summer patio along the waterfall
  • Locally sourced ingredients whenever possible
  • Fireplace and cozy atmosphere
  • Happy-hour food and drinks
  • Reviewers often praise the service (2 mentions)
  • Reviewers often praise the food (2 mentions)
  • Reviewers often praise the price (1 mentions)
  • Reviewers often praise the quality (1 mentions)
  • Some reviewers mention communication (1)

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  • My wife and I have been coming here since they opened and have had a lot of great experiences over the years. Unfortunately, lately we’ve had more bad experiences than good. After several disappoi… — Google, 2★, September 26, 2026
  • We are pretty regular at Bitter Tom’s but we felt disappointed at our last visit. Serving sizes were skimpy compared to usual (mostly mashed potatoes to cover the lack of meat on both entrees), my… — Google, 3★, September 15, 2026
  • We had a very good experience at Bitter Tom's tonight. We sat in the outdoor area, and the weather was great. The view of the water and the stream is definitely worthwhile. The food was delicious,… — Google, 4★, September 14, 2026

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