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For four star American, try Melrose in Washington. Here's a place to get good food. Located in the Melrose area, this restaurant is mildly expensive. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence award. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This place features brunch and fine wines.
4.0 of 5 stars.
I tried this little gem for the first time earlier this week and was very pleased. I sat in the bar but will definitely return to experience the dining room. If I had one gripe it would be that the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You are delicious every time, BDT. The short rib is perfectly cooked, and the mashed potatoes are to die for. The water level in my glass never fell below 3/4 full, which was both nice and kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When entering the lounge I was held up by the secret service making way so the Dali Lama could go by. While waiting for my friends to arrive I had a drink in the lounge, their signature pear martini....
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
hmmm....i want to love this place b/c it seems like that yuppie establishment that i should rant and rave about and tell all my friends that come to visit how we have to go here....but i didn't love...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 stars. Bad news bears first--the much vaunted fries were a huge disappointment. I was expecting deliciously thin, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, super savory fries. Instead, they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From the moment I walked through the giant, what seemed like 15 feet, doors of the BDT, I knew I was in for a treat. I'd been provided many recommendations here and therefore, I knew picking what to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best crab cakes ever. EVER. I can't emphasize that enough. And the drinks were phenomenal, especially the cucumber gin concoction. The bar scene had great lighting and ambience, and a mix of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a lunch meeting, and it was a perfect "ladies who lunch" place. We were fortunate enough to sit outside and enjoy the fountain and all the people-watching. The staff were polite and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sunday brunch was amazing. Very friendly. This place will change your stereotype of a DC hotel restaurant. Modern and hip but not too much so. Love the open kitchen. Staff can be pushy a times, but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I basically agree with all the other reviews - the ambiance is great (we sat outside), the menu selection is larger than you would expect for this kind of restaurant, and the service is great. It is a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A lovely dinner experience with, if you can get it, a great open kitchen experience.They have a few tables so close to the open kitchen it's like eating at a chefs table. Fun! All the kitchen staff...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Top 10 Reasons to try the Blue Duck (when there are so many other great restaurants in DC):1) Servers who know their stuff. Our server had great recommendations on the food, but he also doubled as...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Atmosphere and Service - both excellent - which is why they get two stars. Here's the run downStarter - Goat Cheese & Ricotta Dumplings / Blackened Heirloom Tomato & Cucumber Vinaigrette. Flavor was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Blue Duck is not what I was expecting. Its place is light, hip, and modern--I was expecting a pub type, dark restaurant attached to a Hyatt Hotel. Service staff is clearly well trained. Almost too...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The drinks are amazing here. I ordered the raspberry martini and it tastes like you're eating a freshly picked raspberry. Although tasty, the appetizer platter with meat & cheese that we ordered was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not happy. I eat here regularly as the job is nearby so if it's after 2:30, a clause in my contract allows me to eat lunch here. Not really. Actually I eat here if I haven't eaten by 2:30 cause...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Brian: in a word, disappointing. We went here for Sunday brunch to celebrate a friend's birthday. While I give plaudits for the service and the decor, the food does not live up to its billing,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for fathers day dinner and ate on the patio. I was impressed with the experience from beginning to end. ambience was modern and sophisticated but relaxing and every dish we ordered was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a culinary student who i sin DC on my externship. I heard that Blue Duck was a great place from one of the few people I know here. I went with a classmate of mine who had just finished her...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not much more to add to 174 reviews (and growing). If you're in the area for a business lunch, I highly recommend it. Relaxing, airy and light atmosphere makes for a great break from business and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
really, truly impressed - and I should be for the price. this place doesn't have an ounce of hipness in it, but it's not "conservative" either - "classic contemporary" seems about right. the type of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the best restaurant in DC. The service is terrific and the food is too. The customers there are usually upbeat and when I sit inside usually wind up conversing with some very briefly....
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You cannot go wrong when dining at the Blue Duck Tavern. This being my first time, I was not quite ready for what I was about to experience.... The host and hostess were very accommodating and very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Noisy and expensive. Food is ok. Scallops were nice.
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful experience! I read the menu before going and was not super excited, as it looked more like an autumn or winter menu to me, with braised and roasted comfort foods that are heavier than I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best restaurants in the city.Service was superb. Atomsphere was over the top.Recommended sitting outside on the patio with a view of a beautiful fountainRecommended dishesRoasted Organic...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens can't hold a candle to floor to ceiling windows and open kitchens when it comes to a few of my favorite things. Blue Duck has both, as well as exceptional...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally, a restaurant in DC to be excited about! Service--5 Stars. If there was ever such thing as ninja waiter training, then BDT's wait staff would be the evidence. I'd be engrossed in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a long time ago. But it left a great impression. I don't remember what we ordered, but whatever they were (some appetizers, entrees, sides and cocktails) were really good! Very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a huge fan of this place. I had dinner there, for the first time, several weeks ago, and left full and happy. The ambiance is great, very chic. My favorite part was being able to walk right...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I say that the service was the real standout, you have to understand that the food was fantastic. My date had the braised short rib, and I had the buttermilk roast chicken. Both were perfect....
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars I enjoyed having dinner at the Blue Duck Tavern but I can't really say I'd hurry to come back. The open kitchen was neat and different and we lucked out with a table close by so we could...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To avoid the price shock, we went to their brunch on Sunday. We spent more than 2 hours enjoying their extraordinary food, in particular the ribs. Separated from the rib itself for easy eating, these...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best restaurants in DC, Blue Duck Tavern doesn't need a gimmicky concept or complicated menus to attract its clientele. The best things about this restaurant are precisely the things that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
can't wait to go back. this is what great food should be: simple and high quality. I went to Blue Duck Tavern a couple of weeks ago for the first time after a couple of friends told me how great it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place delivers a high-quality experience without feeling pretentious, something that's not easy to find in D.C. The food is delicious, and the thyme-accented cocktail I had was perfectly made....
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food and service here obliterate any other 5 star rating I've given previously. This is now officially my favorite restaurant in DC. Don't be mislead by the simple presentation of the menu. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a picky reviewer with an eye to fine dining. Blue Duck hit on most cylinders. Food was tremendous (duck fat fries, tremendous leek sauce on the mushroom tart, scallops perfectly cooked), slightly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I only went once back in October 08 but it made me wish I could afford to go there more often. The waitstaff was polite but a bit stuffy (what did you expect). The food was great (special mention for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good looking wait staff. Well dressed eye candy only enhances the dining experience. Even my aunt agreed with me. Roasted bone marrow: good serving, probably would not order again, though. Sturgeon...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Generally I snub hotel restaurants. Usually overpriced and under executed, but that wasn't the case with Blue Duck Tavern....it was a refreshing change of pace from "standard" hotel dining. Before I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two things that are worth trying more than once:1) Blue cheese grits2) Lemon ice creamYum.
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wish there was a 3.5 star option, because I'm more of a fan than "A-ok" but not quite at "yay!" I've been to Blue Duck three times - most recently yesterday for a business lunch. The food has...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the name, but there isn't much 'tavern' at this upscale eatery in the Park Hyatt. Some of the formality of the Park Hyatt has definitely been subdued, perhaps the reason for invoking the term...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a far too long hiatus (ahh finals), back to reviewing!FOOD: 4.5DECOR: 5SERVICE: 3.5I've heard rave reviews for so long that I really couldn't wait to come here. What better post-exam...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite fancy date places in D.C. The ambiance is relaxing and the decor is cool--a modern take of rustic. I love the open kitchen and the fact that you can watch your order as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to f&%k my food. Good lord is this place sexy. I have never been to such a visually appealing restaurant. The space is divine. Stunning lighting and ample glass walls, separated into cozy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places in DC - it has a very unique feel, and the food is quite delicious. (Don't miss the duck fat fries. To die for!)Deserts are also quite good - the Apple pie is supper yummy --...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars for dinner, but only 2 for the attached Tea Cellar = 3 star review.Dinner here was wonderful - everything was fresh and flavorful, service was attentive without hovering, and omg the desserts!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Blue Duck several times so this is kind of an amalgamation of all of those experiences. I always have a good meal; however, I am occasionally disappointed. I recently got the vegetable...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Authentic in every way, top shelf ingredients, every dish was impeccably prepared and presented. This is a place where you savor every bite, and spend much time ruminating over how the kitchen pulled...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yep, still in love with BDT. Though I still have not yet made it to dinner, I swear its brunches keep getting better over time. I went again about 2 weeks ago with some out-of-town guests that I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 starsI have been here 3 times, most recently for a birthday dinner with my husband. I had been raving about the restaurant to hubby for months now so I was hoping that it would live up to what I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Impressive, beautiful yet unpretentious restaurant with a unique set-up of the open kitchen. Kitchen is divided into several areas (apps, entree, desert, etc) and all within customers' view - but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, nice decor, open kitchen, fancy stove, big door, ah a rocking chair. Are those fancy looking people in suits eating? How special! But lets talk about the food now. Not great. Not very good. Not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The simply-named farm-to-table dishes available at this, one of DC's culinary holy-places are nothing short of perfect.At its heart, Blue Duck Tavern does what it claims to do: weave simple, fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the better the restaurant the more picky i am in my reviews. this time i will be extremely picky.unusually for me, i will start with the service which was splendid bar one incident. waiter was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was a peak dining experience of my life--one of the top ten. But you dont care about me--so lets discuss the details. Beautiful and comfortable modern setting-tables far enough apart so...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I dined here before attending a night with the Smothers Brothers at the Pops with the Symphony at the Kennedy Center. We deliberately chose the Blue Duck to start off our evening on an...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so slow on catching up on reviews!! Bf and I went for our 4 year anniversary back in November. This review will only be based on what little I can recall. I did a site visit here for work when...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was extremly happy with my visit to "The Duck". The chef 's working in the open kitchen is so much fun to watch. Couldnt get a seat that close though, I guess those get booked pretty far in advance....
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is becoming my favorite restaurant. The food is excellent. They do poultry and side dishes very well, extensive wine list, and dessert is amazing. The apple pie with an order of buttermilk ice...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went for dinner last night and after reading very mixed reviews on the place. Some people love it others hate it, I think it's on the DC top-10 restaurants list. While it is not 5-stars, I will say I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can always count on Blue Duck Tavern to make a night special. The two times I came here were for special occasions... and EACH time our party of 2 did not leave disappointed!!The format of this...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing pork chop. The duck was good but no wow factor. The space was nice, modern sleek, dark. The service was great. Would return.
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We have been to the Blue Duck twice, both times we came away with the same impression: the service does not do justice to the food. In the first visit, the waiter ignored us (I finally had a word...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with my girlfriend and her father for a nice meal. The food was stupendous. The Chestnut soup with burnt marshmallows was very hearty but not overly filling. My braised beef short rib was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Favorite restaurant in DC so far. Everything duck is pretty much to die for, including the duck confit mac & cheese, just about the best mac & cheese I've ever had. Great ambiance and location as...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would 100% return here.Having said that, I don't think that this was the most superb dining experience in my life, although it was certainly toward the top. I imagine that coming back here would...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing frites. Good champagne. Pork loin. Any of their desserts. Warm and cozy.
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Blue Duck Tavern wasn't what I expected walking in, in terms of ambiance and the space. Bring part of the ground floor of the Park Avenue Hotel, it feels like (and is) a swanky hotel restaurant. Not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's start from the top!Starters: Chestnut Soup w/Burnt MarshmallowFresh Oyster of the DayOven Roasted Bone MarrowAll were big fat YUMS! I only recently got into oysters, they just creeped me out...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant is absolutely beautiful-- natural, minimalist decor. The space is quiet and intimate. The food is solid. It's good. But nothing wowed us. The ingredients used are of top quality--...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
To celebrate my 30th bday and the inauguration of our new president, we decided to come to Blue Duck Tavern for dinner after the rave reviews in Washingtonian Magazine (noted as top 100 restaurants in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful kitchen/spacious dining room; yummie, regional, carne-heavy menu, expensive; nice special occasion place; hotel is one of the sweetest places to stay in the city.
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I reserve 5 stars for something truly amazing, and Blue Duck wasn't that. It was very very good though, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for an excellent meal. Some of the sides were a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Blue Duck a few times, and each time, I am left wondering why people rave about this place.The food sounds delicious from the menu and servers' descriptions, sure. But the execution...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm doing this from memory, so please pardon the lack of extraneous details.Blue Duck Tavern is a different place for a nice dinner. First off the decor and feel to the place is unique for DC. It...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I had decided to come here for a little celebratory dinner. We thought it was a good new place to try out and we were not disappointed. The restaurant was a little hard to find in the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my favorite place in the entire city!!awesome spot for a date ... service is amazing, and the food is wonderful for both their brunch and dinner. going in the summer is fun when they have open seating...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for some cocktails and snacks one night with family and friends. First things first, they have the coolest doors to this place - they are like 20 feet tall! It's like you're opening the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went on a Sat night to celebrate a friend's B.Day. We were a bit early for our table, so we got a chance to look around the restaurant/bar/hotel lobby.Spectacular. My partner made sure to confirm...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is hard to explain how well executed this restaurant feels. From the moment you walk in (those doors are unbelievable) to the last sip of coffee, it is excellent. Not flashy or pretentious, just...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Wonderful food and great service. I have never had a bad meal here. I look forward to eating here everytime.
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 star whore at it again. But this is one is well deserved. Blue Duck is fighting for the title of my favorite DC area restaurant along with 3 others. Those would be Restaurant Eve, 1789, and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My parents are very traditional Chinese. They really only appreciate Chinese food, finding western flavoring bland, and the use of ingredients boring. Knowing this, my brother (foodie...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Still Fantastic.I went here for a late dinner after a charity event last night and I must say this is still one of my favorite places in DC. The service is top notch, the decor and atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good. Not five stars, but very good. For appetizer, I got the mustard spaetzle "Mac and Cheese" duck confit, for my entree I got the crabcakes, and I also had some of the blue cheese grits and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stef and I took advantage of Blue Duck's Saturday brunch in order to try the restaurant without shelling out for dinner. We really are clever that way :-)The kitchen and dining area are all open to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good, but I was expecting greatness. The food was excellent, but not the best I have had in DC. Portion size was good though, no elf food here. The sides definitely outshined the main courses,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My experience was actually very similar to Jim D.'s, even down to the dishes we ordered (braised lamb shank, duck confit, spaetzle mac-n-cheese, warm roasted beets frisee salad with poached hen egg,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Blue Duck Tavern blew my socks off.I hesitate a little at foggy/georgetown "clubby" restaurants. They're usually stuffy, overpriced & snobby with food that doesn't warrant the attitude.So, at first I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was looking to buy a gift certificate to a DC restaurant for my grandmother and aunt (who live in NJ, but visit DC every few months). Since this is not the cheapest place on the block, but I kept...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had blue duck tavern a few months ago, they have a very cool kitchen, actually so did some other restaurants in DC. The most striking dish was the fries that was fried from the duck oil, they were...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3-1/2 stars.I went expecting fabulous, but it was something less. Good and enjoyable, but less than fabulous.The room is beautiful. Warm and modern and totally unstuffy. It LOOKS like a high-end...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What an awesome restaurant is the Blue Duck Tavern!! Firstly, the dA�cor is impeccable. It's modern without being bleak and warm without being stuffy. The perfect mix between elegant and comfort....
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We screwed up. We were much too proud about our comfort with family-style eating that we misjudged our choices, which tainted our experience at Blue Duck Tavern. Get ready for it...Our meal...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe it's the economy, maybe all the politico types were busy, but the restaurant was maybe half full on Sunday night of a long weekend.Regardless, it was the perfect night to sit outside in their...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think there appears to be 2 traditional styles of writing your 100th review. The first is to write about something quirky, funny or random, such as an Exxon station or your own ass, and the second...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The french fries are so good. They blow McDonalds french fries out of the water. The place is pretty pricey, but it is worth it. I've had dinner here a couple of times and everything is delicious....
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a beautiful restaurant located in West End. The entrance is off of a major street, so it's nice and peaceful as you approach the big blue doors to go inside. Once inside, the restaurant is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If the restaurant owners actually cared about this review, they couldn't be happier with the night I was there. It was an absolutely beautiful spring evening which allowed us to have dinner seated...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Often times, restaurant designers choose modernity over functionality. The design on paper seems splendid, but when the restaurant is done, it is too stuffy, or too casual, or (gasp) too blase. This...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Blue Duck was a nice restaurant, however I must say that I was disappointed. I must be spoiled since I am from the San Francisco Bay area (restaurant mecca), but the ratings in both zagat and yelp...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars, and I mean it. This is the best restaurant I've encountered since being in DC. It's got everything you'd want, from all angles. I'd definitely check it out. And for once...an upscale...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
really nice, we went just when it opened. i had the housemade brats and they were a texture like no other i've ever had. highly recommend.
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A colleague and I took a job candidate out for an interview lunch, which seems to be a popular use for this venue. I'd heard mixed reviews about this place, mostly related to the service. We,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Blue Duck Tavern, the signature restaurant of the Park Hyatt Hotel at 24th and M Streets in the West End, delivers American cuisine crafted in an old fashioned European hotel style. Let's cut to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After numerous visits, Blue Duck Tavern remains at the top of my list of restaurants in DC. The straight forward, well executed food impresses my guests time and again and never fails to leave me with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for the Bar only. I used to work across the street from this place and on occasion my coworkers and I would venture in there for an after work drink and some cheese. They have a cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's pretty good and the outdoor seating is really nice. It isn't the best ever though, that's for sure.
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took my husband here for a special birthday dinner last week, and we both thoroughly enjoyed the experience. A few notes:The Atmosphere: The restaurant space is light and airy, with soaring ceilings...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is cool. How cool? Cool as in when you go to the bathroom, you walk through the very open kitchen (not even a counter separation between it and the rest of the restaurant), stand in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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If you are in the DC area you have to try the Blue Duck Tavern. The decor is very original and the food and drinks were delicious. This is one of my favorite restaurants in DC!
kudzu.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved the sprawling layout and open kitchen. Food was quite good, but nothing truly spectacular.Our service was sort of bad, but we were in a mood not too mind. One server was obviously being...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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If you have your parents visiting you while you are at school, please do visit the reaturant and treat yourself and your family some exquisite American fare.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Made a reservation online via OpenTable and had no problem being seated -- granted, it was 6:30pm on a Wednesday -- but still, I had been a little concerned given the varied reviews here. My...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just took my boyfriend here for his birthday. We had a fabulous time and the food was excellent. Expensive: Yes, Worth It: AbsolutelyGreat place for special occasions and for non-picky eaters....
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not going to lie...I went to this place because I heard Tony Kornheiser talk about it on his radio show. I really liked the decor and low lighting in the restaurant. Although I did find it hard to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Let me begin by stating that this review is for the Sunday Brunch at Blue Duck - not their dinner.My experience began circa 12pm on a Sunday. A couple of friends of mine wanted to meet for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start out by saying Blue Duck only made the jump from 4 stars to 5 because of the service. The food was extremely well done, but somewhat ordinary. I had trouble finding something on the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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Blue Duck Tavern boasts an impressive decor to promote the idea of privacy and an (over)attentive staff. Great food.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
WORST! SERVICE! EVER!Wow - I am utterly shocked by these high reviews. Our experience was pretty awful. Well, actually, the ambiance is really nice, and the food was pretty good. Normally I would...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, that was amazing. A few weeks later, I can't stop talking about it. I went here for brunch with my father, sister and the lovely Miriam W. We ordered more than anyone could even hope to eat, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well it was good. Very good. The staff was on their toes, overfriendly, just as you would expect a high end restaurant to be. Eager to please, they are very careful and treat you like fragile glass....
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eeeek... this is a toughie. I'll start with the good:This was, by far, the most striking restaurant I've ever been to in DC. Soaring ceilings, very open space, lots of glass and light wood accents:...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A! MA! ZING! The restaurant itself is bright and open with high ceilings and -- such a rarity in DC -- actual SPACE between the tables. Service is great -- very attentive, almost to the point of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Added this to my Top Ten All-Time Meals list. Seriously, everything was just fantastic. My only slight criticism was that portions were a bit unpredictable. A fellow diner and I each ordered an...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Blue Duck Tavern's cozy yet chic interior, combined with their fabulous organic and locally grown menu make for a very enjoyable experience. Though the restaurant is on the pricier side, it delivers...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
By far our fav meal in our weekend tour of DC. All of our other meals in DC (Cafe Atlantico, Central, J Pauls, Old Ebbitts Grill, etc) were good, but this was by far the best meal of the weekend....
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
top notch.my only complaint (want to get this out of the way now) is the bread was a little stale.outstanding restaurant, outstanding food. took my wife there on memorial day for our 4 year wedding...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Situated across the Fairmont on the ground floor of the Hyatt is this grand entrance (huge doors) with a hip modern decor. We opted to sit outside under a sun umbrella since it was so beautiful out....
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place is a bit over-rated, and ridiculously over-priced. As a bit of a restaurant snob I am not opposed to spending a good amount on a nice meal; with the caveat the food is exceptional....
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For Mother's Day Brunch, my parents, my boyfriend, and his mom went to the Blue Duck Tavern. Now, I should have called to find out how expensive the Mother's Day Brunch was but I didn't even think of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I just had lunch there with 4 colleagues, and the one star is based on previous visits as well. We decided to give this place another try, since the last time we were there it was happy hour and maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome!! My boss always tries to take us to nice places every other month for lunch and this latest one was just the best! The atmosphere and restaurant layout was so classy and nice,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I went to Blue Duck Tavern for a leisurely, long lunch on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. I never really go to this section of DC because it's hidden away btw Foggy Bottom and Dupont...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I went to Blue Duck with high expectations based on reviews we'd read in various publications and recommendations from friends. Overall, we thought it was good, but not "very" good and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
DC has a splendid array of restaurants. Diverse cuisines and styles give diners an almost impossible plethora of options allowing the possibility of a different, fabulous dining experience every night...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place! They have a right to be snooty (and they are not!), and that is because their food is AWESOME! Like, I hate when restaurants think they can act like their hot stuff because they...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a five star restaurant with fantastic food, a modern feel and dark decor with amazing service that will make you glad you cam! Everything here is a la carte which is unique but lets you really...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went with my bf for our earlier version of Valentines Day since we think the night of is usually overcrowded and not particularly romantic with servers rushing all over.Blue Duck Tavern is now my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Atmosphere: ABar: B (small, but very friendly with a good selection)Service: AFood: AI'm a little behind on reviews, so I'll try to remember everything I can about Blue Duck Tavern.It's attached to a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Blue Duck Tavern is excellent in many ways. The atmosphere is dark and modern, but not pretentious. The large windows made it feel more open and the dark wood tables also added to the nice feel of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My experience at Blue Duck Tavern was nothing short of excellent, the food was perfectly cooked and he decor was modern and posh. Noting the decor and trendiness, I was actually very surprised at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went to the Blue Duck Tavern last night for my birthday (we will not say which one) and had a wonderful time. I was really excited when my man-friend told me we were going there, because I missed...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a feast for (eight) KINGS! the occasion: a farewell dinner in honor of a foodie lawyer who is moving to hawaii for L-O-V-E. icing on the cake: my sis had a $150 gift certificate. we killed it. my not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i have been living in the dc area since june and blue duck tavern is hands down the best restaurant i have dined in. from the decor to the food to the service, the attention to detail is obvious and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 starsI love Blue Duck -- wonderful menu, outstanding service, generous portions.....The food is really wonderful. Pumpkin soup was outstanding. Scallops and rack of pork were delicious and the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally had the chance to have dinner at the Blue Duck Tavern, and I must say overall, it was a very nice experience. The atmostphere and decor of the restaurant is very much my style- posh and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gorgeous modern decor, stunningly delicious food, so-so service. The vegetable kebabs with goat cheese grits were amazing ($14, I think). Each vegetable was a perfect package of freshness, flavor,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My entire meal and experience here was outstanding. The decor is relaxing and eye catching -always something to discover. I LOVE the open kitchen with different areas that could be a tuscan kitchen...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Simply no.I love Park Hyatts worldwide and was really excited to eat here, but it simply was not good. It's a Nouveau American place that I think bills itself as "Californian Cuisine," whatever that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dined here last night for the first time. Friend is moving to Tanzania of all places with an NGO for a year, so this was her last "good" meal for a while. The decor is modern with classic lines....
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic Hanger steak and Scallops. Dont both with the Hanger steak salad, just go straight for the steak itself. Atmosphere is great at lunch, outside patio was lowered and private enough so that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Christmas brunch in 2006 was my first trip to the Blue Duck and it won't be my last. I was particularly intriqued by the bratwurst and sauerkraut on the menu. Being from Wisconsin, it's rare to see a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with a group - there were 6 of us together. We loved it. Everyone's food was delicious, the staff was attentive and polite and helpful, and they had a minimal corking fee and had no...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We have been visiting DC and were looking for a place to eat and hopped onto Yelp to see what was nearby our hotel. I normally hate eating in hotel restaurants, but I really loved this place. As...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food -- One of their "claims to fame" is that they buy a lot of local produce. You can really taste the difference in freshness and the simple preparation. -app-local asparagus with house cured bacon...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had lunch at Blue Duck Tavern today and was very impressed. Ambiance and decor get five stars. The interior was designed in what one of my lunch companions called "mid-century meets Zen" - lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the most wonderful dinner here with my girlfriend Beth F. (see her own review below for the vegetarian perspective) after an afternoon NSO concert at the Kennedy Center (a little far of a walk,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved this restaurant. The interior is beautiful- it reminds me a little bit of Zaytinya. The tables were well-spaced, so it didn't feel cramped. There were lots of people having celebrations...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ate at the Blue Duck Tavern shortly after it reopened and I was very impressed. This is an upscale restaurant with a fabulous dining space and outdoor patio for the spring/summer time. The menu is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only restaurant in DC I give a 5-star. I had a fantastic time at this restaurant. The decor is simple, sleek and sophisticated. It's not like a typical DC restaurant with dark wood paneling and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
An interesting experience but nothing spectacular. Ultra modern setting fused with traditional tavern food. Pretty good food, respectable wine list, nice atmosphere although slightly loud, average...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you think this restaurant serving an Asian dishes, you are making a wrong interpretation dear..Blue Duck Tavern is a classy and elegant American restaurant while the menu is taken from the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I guess the "Tavern" in the name refers to the food being served in casserole dishes. Or maybe the apple pies on the counter. No matter, because I really didn't find much tavern about this place. Huge...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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elegant, classy champagne brunch...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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"our ingredients know no boundaries". melrose is an award winning, four-star restaurant located in the park hyatt hotel in washington's fashionable west end neighborhood. chef brian mcbride, who has been...
opentable.com - user review
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The Blue Duck Tavern, a contemporary neighborhood restaurant, invites its guests to gather and celebrate in good taste with a menu focusing on the freshest ingredients available from local purveyors and...
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