Joseph L.
Yelp
Food: pricy but, so is duck (which a majority of the dishes are) I couldn't speak to the DDG burger that's just a beef burger (verified by the waitress when I asked what was so special) but, $36 dollars for a burger was definitely out of my experience. They have high end options. Duck fat used for frying and many other duck options such as the duck pithivier.
Duck confit ($30), ratatouille with center cut lamb ($45) all high end options I've not seen anywhere within the midwest. I'd say this place is comparable to 'the dime store' In Detroit. Duck options I've had the duck Philly, amazing and at a reasonable price. The table next to me got the duck liver, looked to be about a 4-6oz size.
Service: there was only one server. We walked into the physical place but it was empty, then had a guest think we worked there. They have great outdoor and indoor seating however, a greeter would be great to navigate the large space and not just wonder around. The server was very accommodating and helpful. It did take a bit to get to the table as there was only one service person working.
Ambiance:
Sitting outside can be great. I personally like to sit inside. If I'm paying for an ambiance, the road noise, Loud music and homeless around my table are not for me. However, the inside was diner type of atmosphere. Small quaint table seating, window seating and very historic type of feel.
Overall, a unique experience. Very high class in price and in entrees. Intimate and seating on the road. I appreciate it but, little out of touch with what I was looking for. What brought me here? I did check the menu (outdated) I wanted the duck old fashioned which had changed to be made with rye, so I didn't get that, and the ratatouille used to be a single dish and now it's with the center cut lamb as a side so, I wasn't trying to get that heavy as a dish. I got the fries, they weren't to greasy, the portion sizing was standard and the price for duck fat fries goes from 8-12 anywhere they had them for $9 so, very reasonable. Gets a five for cleanliness, i would give it a 4.5 due to service but, the quality of the service aside from the tentativeness was great