Blue Duck Tavern

No New Michelin-Starred Restaurants in D.C. This Year | Eater DC

"Located at the Park Hyatt, it lost a Michelin star in 2020." - Emily Venezky

Best Desserts in D.C., According to Eater Editors | Eater DC

"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

The Best Brunch Restaurants In DC - Washington DC - The Infatuation

"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

10 Best Places for Extravagant Afternoon Tea Around D.C. | Eater DC

"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

"Set within the Park Hyatt hotel, this upscale American tavern boasts a sleek, urbane and dreamily sprawling interior, with soaring windows, walnut wood seating and highly coveted glass-enclosed booths. Whether dining in the plush room or expansive lounge—which features a separate cheese- and charcuterie-focused carte—the gorgeous space and its well-to-do crowd are the epitome of casual sophistication. Similarly, the product-driven menu has an all-American sensibility, highlighting farms and purveyors. At the center of the open kitchen sits a behemoth wood-burning oven that turns out such classics as whole-roasted fish or the popular duck leg confit. Don't forget to peruse their dessert station and impressive tea list with nearly 30 teas of different levels, including the rare 1985 Emperor's Masterpiece." - Michelin Inspector