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Blue Duck Tavern

New American Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$

West End, Washington

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Blue Duck Tavern

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Ranked #9 for desserts in Washington
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"Amazing marrow, braised short rib, and duck breast."(24 Tips)
"Had an outstanding birthday brunch; honey vanilla ice cream FTW!"(5 Tips)
"pecan sticky buns"(6 Tips)
"Honey vanilla ice cream, apple pie, and pumpkin creme brûlée!!"(25 Tips)

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Melissa ChaiMarch 14, 2016
Delicious brunch and excellent service. The Cafe Park was the perfect boozy iced coffee for a Sunday afternoon. Brussels sprouts and short rib hash were outstanding. Coming back for the apple pie
Upvoted Sep 16
DeeSeptember 7, 2013
One on DC's best Breakfast/Brunch Spots.. their open kitchen makes for unique indoor decor and ambiance... Amazing Eggs Florentine,the yummiest sticky bun 😍 complemented by a good cup of coffee ☕..
Upvoted Sep 14
Armaghan SanatiNovember 15, 2016
Pretty for dates and occasions. Have private room for small events. Try their amazing fries. Desserts are very delicious and you can walk through the kitchen.
Ra OsolageJanuary 19, 2015
I had the Belgian Waffle, a side of bacon, and a soft boiled egg. Also had a side of brusel sprouts, which turned out to be the best thing on the table. Was pricey, but delicious and great service.
EmilyAugust 19, 2014
The patio is perfect for summer evenings. Great wine list, lots of options from Napa! Loved the crab cakes, Bloody Mary broth was legit. The apple pie was almost as good as grandmas.
Renaud #May 12, 2018
Great service, great food. A bit noisy so I would not recommend for a date night. We enjoyed the fluke crudo, hand-cut fries, moutard duck and the butcher’s cut.
BlackBook MagazineJanuary 14, 2013
This West End American spot is a sexy little place to eat the night before the inauguration. Big hits: bone marrow w/ red wine apple, the 12-hour roasted suckling pig, and the short-rib hash at brunch Read more
PureWowJuly 27, 2016
The namesake fries at this elegant restaurant are like little bricks of mashed potatoes, which are basted in duck fat before being fried to crisp perfection and served with spicy smoke pepper aioli. Read more
Grahame BussFebruary 14, 2019
Sometimes close to perfect. Cauliflower salad with chilli oil and shredded kale. Scallops with poached pears, soft grits with jam, crunchy, slightly blackened sprouts. Tart Key lime pie. Wonderful
Sam HAugust 17, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Amazing marrow, braised short rib, and duck breast. Finish off with apple pie to share with vanilla ice cream and surprisingly good coffee.
Ailie ChangSeptember 10, 2018
Amazing dinner! My favorite was the Wood Oven Roasted Bone Marrow. Other top dishes were the Cherry Tomato Salad and Herb Roasted Scallops. Finish off your meal with the Peach Pie!!
John AJuly 12, 2015
Yummy rich food make a nice brunch. Sit outside if possible. Recommend: sorbet mimosa, bone marrow, pecan sticky buns, shrimp and grits. Crab cakes are ok, but shells inside were not.
Nicole McKinneyJanuary 11, 2015
Always the duck fat fries. Homemade ice cream is also on my always order list. They have an open kitchen so a table nearby is really fun.
Sofia CaseNovember 9, 2015
The weirdly slick atmosphere doesn't match the amazing down-home cooking at Blue Duck 💙 Absolutely incredible food.
EaterJanuary 23, 2013
Stick with wine and charcuterie in the lounge or peer into the open kitchen from the dining room over a meal of fried sweetbreads, muscovy duck, and 12-hour roasted suckling pigs. [Eater 38 Member]
Ms HeleneApril 1, 2015
Baby gem salad $8 with seared salmon $8. All desserts were amazing incl banana cream pie, apple almond galette and caramelized crust apple pie
Tim SheaJanuary 13, 2012
Been here 5+ times
One of my favorite restaurants in the city, I have never had anything I haven't absolutely devoured and loved here. Dessert is truly where the gem lies - save room :)
Earl MooreJuly 29, 2015
Crispy head cheese, bone marrow and crab cake for starters. Duck, swordfish, Cheshire pork chop for entrees. Don't miss the apple pie and banana cream pie for dessert. Each will serve 2
Casey ChesterMay 10, 2014
Our dinner was outstanding. The beef short rib and the duck were exactly what we needed. With a side if grits and a side of garlic mashed potatoes, it was absolute perfection.
TripExpertMay 20, 2015
One of our reviewers, Frommer's, says, "Chef Brian McBride likewise combines traditional and state-of-the-art cooking methods and equipment to prepare exquisite, one-of-a-kind dishes." Read more
Serious EatsMay 15, 2014
Despite being a hotel restaurant, Blue Duck does an admirable job of maintaining its own identity as a stellar spot for expertly and creatively crafted American cuisine.
ThrillistMay 16, 2012
This breakfast heavy tavern features trendy brunch plates like short rib hash w/ horseradish sauce and pork belly eggs benedict. Pork belly eggs benedict!? What could possibly be better than that? Read more
AmateurConciergeMarch 7, 2018
Food is certainly good here, but don’t try to eat light, where Blue Duck falls flat (gem salad dressing is so tangy, cauliflower is undercooked). If u come, u gotta go for it
Julia IvanApril 8, 2019
probably the best dinner and service so far in DC! high quality ingredients and beautiful tasty meals. needless to say that it is not a budget option.
Robb FitzsimmonsDecember 22, 2014
Washingtonian says don't miss: Roasted bone marrow; roasted quail; suckling pig; seared scallops; farro salad; roasted cauliflower; grits with Gouda; sugar cookies; apple pie; seasonal ice creams.
Andrea FerreyrosFebruary 22, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Have been here for brunch multiple times. Always a great meal. The Bircher Muesli is light and delicious starter!
Dick RiveraSeptember 27, 2015
Breakfast/brunch is great; good service, great staff, interesting and tasty food, well presented. Dinner was good, atmosphere not as good for dinner.
Megan WilliamsDecember 17, 2013
The chefs table was perfect for our celebratory dinner- every course was amazing and the service was outstanding. Also Marvina was a pleasure to work with for setting everything up!
Brent GatewoodJanuary 23, 2018
I was there for lunch and had the soup and salad. It was fantastic. I’ll be back to try dinner sometime. Be warned, it is expensive.
Annie JengMarch 29, 2013
Best homemade honey vanilla ice cream in the world!!!!! Honey after-taste is deliciously strong...highly recommend!!!! Pumpkin creme brûlée and apple pie are delicious too!!!
Stuart WrightJuly 7, 2017
The steak, duck, and bone marrow are really good! But price wise it's not a great value, when there are so many other restaurants to go to.
ian rNovember 19, 2014
The duck, braised beef, crab cakes, bone marrow and pumpkin soup with foie gras. All delicious. Didn't have room for dessert unfortunately.
Akhil BeryAugust 21, 2013
A bit noisy due to its popularity but the food was first class. Charcuterie board adventurous, crab cakes full of meat. Book early; one of the hotspots now
Rona.July 27, 2019
Everything looks delicious and please try the brunch hamburger 🍔 cause it’s verrry nice
John (aka “PHATFoodFan”)January 16, 2019
Get the avocado toast with the egg sunny side up, it will turn your cloudy morning sunny side up! 😋
naveenJuly 4, 2013
gin martini (with blue cheese stuffed olives). bone marrow to start. duck breast. baby vegetables.
HalaH ADecember 17, 2018
Brunch was so good! The wood oven-roasted bone marrow was the best 🤤
Washington PostOctober 16, 2013
Handsome quilts create a restful backdrop to the assured, farm-to-table cooking of the Texas-born, French-trained Sebastien Archambault.
AdrianaOctober 9, 2016
Benedicts and french toast, and a delicious white tea, while reading the day's newspapers.
Matt DePasoOctober 3, 2018
2018 recipient of ⭐️ Michelin Star. Incredibly designed cocktails. They have a community high top table in the bar area.
Staff PicksDecember 6, 2016
Blue Duck Tavern was one of the more wished for places throughout 2015’s I Want Somewhere holiday campaign. Where’s your somewhere? Enter to win a bucket list experience. Read more
Anna SotnikovaNovember 17, 2018
Hazelnut mousse was good as well as Brussels sprouts. Liked these two dished. Crab cake was good too.
Titi P.August 4, 2017
Great server, only plus in this experience. Having a reservation, we got the table nearest to the kitchen when plenty others were open. We ordered BDT Benedict and all were over cooked! Not going back
4SqR Expert M BoudreauOctober 25, 2012
Roasted Maine scallops, tomato relish, pickled mushrooms and bacon powder Bacon powder is this West End regional American’s clever way of adding meaty flavor to a dish.
Brian MichaelMay 26, 2014
Hands down the best restaurant in Washington, D.C. Don't forget to get the apple pie and the Rocky road cookie!!!
Rebecca M.May 26, 2013
Come on Sunday and enjoy a pomegranate mimosa, hash or their breakfast sandwich on the patio before sneaking off to West End Cinema for a movie.
Colin LeeJuly 12, 2018
Believe breakfast (muesli) is more impressive than dinner (grits and duck breast were standouts)
CJNMay 19, 2012
A contender for best Brunch in DC. Sit outside and order the short rib hash, side of their seasonal veg. Next level status.
Kai CaoMay 28, 2016
Been here 5+ times
The bone marrow was amazing. Cocktail was also good.
yy 9dorfJanuary 13, 2013
Amazing food and service. Take advantage of the open kitchen. We were treated to a mini lesson on shucking oysters by a chef!

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