Blue Duck Tavern

4.5

6407 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

March 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

When combined with the classic American touches of dark oak and blue burlap and mixed with a market-based menu featuring local farms and purveyors, Blue Duck Tavern captures the region’s natural bounty and culinary traditions. Handcrafted wood furnishings, including a 29-foot-long Windsor bench, enhance Blue Duck Tavern’s warm and rustic feel, inviting travelers and local residents to gather and celebrate the best ingredients of the season.

Inside Blue Duck Tavern’s open kitchen with a custom-designed Molteni range, our award-winning culinary team brings seasonal and bold flavors to the table through simple cooking methods and modern techniques. Savor delicious slow-roasted cuisine from the restaurant’s wood-burning oven, capturing the flavors of America’s best wholesome foods and sustainable gastronomy.

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Location
1201 24th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037
Phone number
(202) 419-6755
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Blue Duck Tavern offers valet parking at $12.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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Experiences

Weekend Afternoon Tea
$90.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 22, 2025 - Apr 20, 2025
Indulge in a delightful experience at Blue Duck Tavern, where you can savor an exceptional array of fine teas, each meticulously chosen to elevate your senses.

What 6,407 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
1.8Value

Noise • Moderate

6,407 Reviews

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Zama
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on December 19, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Booked a birthday brunch here and had a simply great experience! Staff were incredibly friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The food was excellent- fresh, well thought out flavours and just tasty! We had the brunch burger (which like its lunch/dinner-time sibling was excellent) and the steak and eggs special of the day- all great! The brunch cocktails were also really fun! Brunch was SO good, we had to take some home and so we ordered the apple pie to-go and that on its own is another food review! I highly recommend this lovely spot!
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SiobhanT
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 12, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
MY Last visit at Blue duck taven was last December 2019 I love this restaurant its cozy and elegant it a special place to enjoy dinner with love ones with covid-19 hitting us I still had a lovely time under the new guidelines
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FallenFromItsThrone
Greater Boston83 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 9, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I’ve been coming here for years. With the current situation it’s so very sad to see how BDT is operating so limited. Paper placemats. Items missing from menu. Ambiance. Etc. It really isn’t the same. I think with changes, limitations and standard changes.... pricing should reflect as sell. Being honest as I can since I’ve been a customer of your for many years. Ed Travers
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Washington DC7 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 3, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had our own glass enclosure and the wait staff wore masks so felt safe. The service and food were amazing. Lovely peaceful date night out!
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DamienS
Washington DC3 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 1, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
All dishes were excellent, especially the fish. Wine list and choice also excellent. A little disappointed by the choice of desserts.
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Cameron
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on November 29, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The outdoor patio is in a nice sunny spot with heaters and plenty of room to social distance. Service impeccable, food, wine and drinks were delicious. One of the best in DC.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Charleston7 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 29, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a pleasant surprise. The food was AMAZING! Our waiter Rob was attentive, friendly and funny! The bone marrow was the best of everything.
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DocFoodie
Washington DC7 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 29, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service and atmosphere. I would definitely recommend.
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bloomingbeauty VIP
Washington DC32 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 28, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I don't know how this place manages to make the most ordinary dishes taste absolutely amazing! Thank you for providing a memorable experience!
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Wren VIP
Washington DC79 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 27, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
While staying at the Park Hyatt we had breakfast for 3 days and one dinner at the Blue Duck. Every meal was delicious, well-presented and service was excellent. Breakfast for 2 at $120 was well over the top in cost. So I wouldn’t say 5-star on value. Ambience was wonderful and covid safe with the outdoor seating. Indoors lacked warmth and definitely felt like a hotel restaurant. But I believe that was a factor of being cautious due to COVID. I’m pleased they kept tables distant and covid safe. All in all a great place to have a wonderful meal this winter.
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Blue Duck Tavern is rated 4.5 stars by 6407 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

1201 24th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037

Additional information

Phone number
(202) 419-6755
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Blue Duck Tavern offers valet parking at $12.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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