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Blue Duck Tavern


4.0 of 5 stars 172 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Price range: £25-31 ($40-$50)

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3 of 5 stars
New Jersey
3 Jan 2010 New

I agree with many of the reviews for the Blue Duck Tavern, that the atmosphere is terrific, the food is mostly done well and the service good. However, there are a number of irritating things about the evening that I felt important enough to comment about. First, the entrees were brought to our table all at once with multiple servers,... more

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5 of 5 stars
Richmond, Virginia
27 Dec 2009

Everything is top drawer: decor, ambiance, food, presentation, service. We were here for Christmas Day dinner. Even on a very busy day, the pace was leisurely and serene, staff (some of whom had been working for 12 hours already) were unflapped, and every last morsel perfectly prepared. We had such a good time, we even came back the next morning... more

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5 of 5 stars
Indiana
16 Dec 2009

Wonderful! A real treat. The staff is very nice but sometimes a little too attentive - interrupting one too many times to see if we needed anything. more

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1 of 5 stars
Bethesda, MD
11 Dec 2009
2
people found this review helpful

I really wanted to try the Blue Duck, so I booked a reservation for Valentine's Day over a month in advance through opentable. A few weeks later, I got an email asking me to fax a copy of my credit card to the restaurant in order to guarantee my spot -- they have a policy on holidays where they will... more

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5 of 5 stars
CA/Oregon Coast
20 Nov 2009
2
people found this review helpful

I chose the Blue Duck Tavern for our first meal in DC based on the reviews on this and other foodie websites. It was the perfect choice for our first meal. It was just a short cab ride away from the Sofitel where were staying. I loved the trendy, swanky ambiance just as I imagined the DC restaurants would have.... more

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5 of 5 stars
Vancouver, Canada
2 Nov 2009
2
people found this review helpful

We recently had dinner at the Blue Duck and it was a wonderful night. The staff we very courteous and efficient, not overbearing as can be common in American restaurants but also readily available when we did want something. The food was wonderful and to our pleasant surprise not overly expensive. The layout out of the restaurant is good, we... more

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5 of 5 stars
Port Washington, NY
2 Nov 2009
2
people found this review helpful

We went on a Sunday night for dinner. When we walked in, I thought this was going to be a snooty place. I was wrong. Our waitress and servers were charming and informative about the food and wine. The service was exemplary. We are NY-ers and have pretty high standards (not to be snooty, myself) and I have to say... more

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5 of 5 stars
London, England
1 Nov 2009
1
person found this review helpful

This is a great restaurant for both service and food. Everything was cooked to perfection and of the hightest quality. It was, however, outlandishly expensive but if you have the money and appreciate the best, it is worth it. There is not much ambiance in the Blue Duck - it's quite sterile but definitely a culinary experience. more

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5 of 5 stars
St. Louis, MO
25 Oct 2009

Blue Duck Tavern is in a location convenient to Georgetown. A nice, modern look to it. The food is delicious, especially the seafood choices. The entrees are large enough to share and served to make it easy to pass around the table. The side dishes are all a la carte, and they are served family style (large portions designed for... more

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5 of 5 stars
Washington, DC
22 Oct 2009

Wife took me there for my b'day & it was an absolutely enjoyable experience. The decor was fantastic, service excellent, food very good, prices quite reasonable. Only gripe, my wife is a vegetarian and the choices were extremely limited for her. She went for the gnocchi side dish which she thought was pretty good. But some more choices would've been... more

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Blue Duck Tavern Address

24 & M Streets, NW, Washington DC, DC 20037
Tel: 202-419-6755
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.