Blue Duck Tavern
American restaurant · West End
1201 24th St NW, Washington, DC 20037
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Highlights
Locally sourced New American cuisine & handcrafted furnishings
Locally sourced New American cuisine & handcrafted furnishings
"The Park Hyatt’s sleek wooden establishment in the West End is famous for its apple pie that feeds two, but there are plenty of other desserts worthy of attention, such as a cake constructed with candied Virginia peanuts and Peru’s Illanka chocolate mousse. Don’t miss specialty ice creams accompanied by gooey caramel sauce or molten chocolate syrup." - Tierney Plumb
"When that I’m-feeling-fancy mood hits, head to the Blue Duck Tavern inside the Park Hyatt. Diplomats, politicians, and members of Washington’s glitterati are frequently spotted mingling for brunch and well into the late afternoon, when the adjacent Blue Duck Lounge opens at 4pm. To impress your own brunch guests, order the savory duck confit hash, decadent cornmeal waffle, and classic BDT benedict served on a pretzel bun. Add a sorbet mimosa or the Bloody Maria with roasted jalapeño tequila to keep the party going with all your new friends." - mekita rivas, omnia saed, tristiana hinton
"Tea service at Blue Duck Tavern resurfaced last fall, complete with a freshly brewed pot of tea, accompaniments, seasonal small plates, and custom desserts. An a la carte list of teas stretches many pages long, with prices starting around $14. Its intimate tea cellar offers a semi-private alcove to enjoy a curated collection of 35 aged and vintage teas showcased in glass humidors, joined by a lit display of tea blossoms that flower when steeped in water. Call for reservations or go here for private bookings in the tea cellar. A special Valentine’s Day tea runs Saturday, February 15 and Sunday, February 16 for $90 per person, or $110 with a glass of Taittinger Champagne." - Emily Venezky
"Blue Duck Tavern will offer its seasonal a la carte dinner menu from 5:30 to 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Then, on Christmas Day, Blue Duck Tavern will offer its a la carte breakfast menu from 6:30 to 10 a.m. followed by a prix fixe holiday feast, which will be available from 12 to 8:30 p.m. Guests opting for the three-course, prix fixe menu on December 25 will begin their meal with starters like mushroom soup with sunchokes and truffles and jumbo lump crab cake with cress, frisee and remoulade. Entrees include roasted duck, slow roasted prime rib, and poached halibut. Finish with a mont blanc with candied chestnut cream, vanilla bean-whipped ganache, black currant and meringue or black forest cake with dark chocolate cake, kirsch-sour cheery jam and white chocolate mousse. The pre-paid holiday menu is priced at $165 per person for adults and $65 for children from six to 12 years of age." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"At first glance, Blue Duck Tavern in the Grand Hyatt might look like the kind of place where serious deals are made over a few martinis. However, the quality of their menu is the real reason people come here—bring some dining companions who are impressed by steak, caviar, and bone marrow. Ordering a la carte is great for a quicker meal, but every now and then we like to go all the way with the ten course tasting menu. Ask for a table near the open kitchen, because watching the expert tweezer work of the chefs is excellent dinner theater." - madeline weinfield
