Black Duck Tavern

Name: Black Duck Tavern
Address: 31 Warren Ave, East Providence, RI, United States, 02914
Telephone: (401) 434-8703
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

577 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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We do not accept reservation greater than 8 people. Walk-ins are alway welcomed.
The Black Duck Tavern serves exceptional craft cocktails and dishes in a comfortable gastropub/speakeasy style atmosphere. Our menu rotates on a seasonal basis, check back often!

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 24, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Burgers, Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Phone number
(401) 434-8703
Website
http://blackducktavern.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
31 Warren Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
Neighborhood
Providence
Cross street
31 Warren Ave
Parking details
Parking is available in any of our private lots - Comedy Connection and between/back of both buildings. There is also plenty of on street parking available.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 577 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Rhode Island
Great for brunch
Providence County
Great for brunch
Providence County
American

577 Reviews

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LisaH
Greater Boston
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience2
We went for dinner because we were going to the comedy show next door. There were 5 of us and I had made a reservation yet it was not very busy for a Sat. night at 7:30. Once seated, we finally had to go ask the hostess 15 minutes later if there was a server who would come to us. Finally that happened and she was fine but no mention of why nobody at all had approached our table in 20 minutes. We realized this is really just a "bar that happens to serve food" and yet the first 3 drinks we ordered she promptly told us they could not make (out of Midori so no melon ball, no mint for mojitos, out of one of their sangria's on the special cocktail menu) so we stuck with beer. Apps of pretzels and mozzarella "ducks" were fine. The folks who ordered burgers said they were good but 2 of us ordered steak sandwiches and thought they were terrible and somehow so "salty" and just mushy. The fries were good however! I'm sure it would be a fine place to go for just drinks, well, maybe just beer, but I was not impressed unfortunately with the dining side of things.
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JohnB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Sunday brunch was great. Big portions, quality drinks. Excellent service.
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Scott
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall4food5service1ambience4
Understaffed. Great food and atmosphere though.
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elaines
Greater Boston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sat outside, food was good, service was excellent.
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Jenna
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had an amazing experience and will definitely go back!
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Julie
Greater Boston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
I had seen this restaurant for years but never tried it. I'm so happy I did! The brunch was amazing!
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Shawn
Atlanta Metro
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the brunch at Black Duck Tavern! The food tasted great and the bottomless mimosas can't be beat
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great drinks, great ambience, great service! Amazing overall experience.
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lisaD
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Quiet night, staff very friendly and helpful, made recommendations and brought games over
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Lychee
Greater Boston
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great, but have to say the duck shaped mozzarella bites were adorable and tasted fantastic, not greasy lightly breaded.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very good food and great friendly service. The staff here is great. Smashburgers. Steak subs, salads and stuffies are all excellent
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience3
Overall experience was a good one and we agreed we might consider returning some other time for dinner. A couple of frustrations however. Starting with the noise and very high, high top tables. It was a bit much for our group, but when a table opened up at the back of the restaurant, the hostess couldn’t have been more gracious in letting us switch and the noise was no longer an issue. We had four “hot meals” delivered at one time and then almost 10 mins later the avocado toast came along. Not sure why this happened as it was the easiest to prepare, so that was a bit frustrating but runners seemed apologetic about the issue. Food was very tasty and well presented and an excellent value for quality/quantity of food on the plate. Our experience with the waitress/bussing was not great. We very much felt like when we asked for water (vs wine/cocktails etc) she was pretty much done with us at that point. She returned to take the order and that was about it. I had to get up and ask for more water. The check was delivered without the offer of dessert. Further, when I got up to leave my plate was still sitting in front of me, had not been cleared. Will chalk it up to her having an off day and we still had a enjoyable afternoon catching up with friends which was most important.
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AmyD
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great service and friendly staff. The mozzarella ducks and buttermilk chicken sandwich were fantastic.
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traceej
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I haven’t been here since the pandemic and the experience was even better than I had expected. The food was absolutely amazing and hot. Our sangrias were delicious also. Thanks for making a weekday girls night out perfect !
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Small menu but excellent food
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Naples
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had booked a reservation, but as there were tables outside we decided to sit outdoors. The area was beautifully set! I hadn’t been in such a long time so this little addition in the back was a very nice surprise. Food as always was very good as were drinks! Though the ordering from phone is a nice modern touch it can be a bit tricky and if you have spotty service can be a pain to utilize. I think having the option of being able to order at the bar once sat at the table and have a server know the order is for outdoors would be a nice add or maybe have a card with Wi-Fi log in so that it’s not taking a while to process or have errors pop up on phone. Staff tho was very attentive in helping and ensuring the best experience to all sitting outside.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Service was good, atmosphere very nice, was disappointed when many sandwiches and burgers were out of stock and the beer selections online were different from last nights menu..
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TomM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the hot honey chix thigh sand. OMG. IT WAS SPECTACULAR. A little messy, but who cares.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience2
Just a lot louder than I had expected…. That’s it everything else was spot on . I couldn’t hear my girlfriends without yelling
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
amazing service, great food.
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Gabe
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Dinner at Black Duck Tavern before a show at the Comedy Connection is an incredible combination and makes for a perfect date night or hang out with friends. Black Duck's menu is exceptional. Several people I've eaten with have said they're burgers & chicken sandwiches are the best they've had. I got the Chicken and Waffles last time and it was incredible. I can't wait to come back!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brunch was amazing; Food and service was excellent! Highly recommend
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Missy
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience4
Don’t go! They need more help waited 1 hr to order food tasted horrible unable to cut burger with a knife ordered a specialty drink and was given a drink that tasted nothing like described this was my second time eating at the Black Duck Tavern and it was just as terrible as the first
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DavidH
Greater Boston
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great, from the service, drinks, food and atmosphere.......
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KevinK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience. I highly recommend Black Duck.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great time with amazing food !!
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LovingVegas2014
Las Vegas
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great little place, simple menu, excellent service. We enjoyed it and will be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Great food drinks the staff was great.
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Foodee
Greater Boston
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food, wait staff is knowledgable, friendly and courteous. No rush to get you out the door. Great spot, don’t tell to many about it!
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QuisHarper
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed the food, service and outdoor eating area tremendously. It was our first experience at The Black Duck Tavern, and it won’t be our last.
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LisaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We did Sunday brunch at the Black Duck Tavern. The service was exceptional. We really wanted to sit outside in the terrace area and they bent over backward top accommodate us and make us comfortable while we waited. The food was fabulous and my daughter, who lives nearby, is now putting them on her places to go list. I highly recommend!
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JackieF
Greater Boston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
GREAT food, GREAT ambiance! :)
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect for a quick bite and drink! Outdoor seating is first come first serve. Nice tap list. Would definitely go back. Carrie/Carry was very nice and helped us with online ordering.
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BillL
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good foot, good price, good service. For the money, it;s a good value
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, drinks & staff.
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CathyK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time here and it was wonderful. The meal was absolutely fantastic!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sunday brunch with a few friends and my overall experience was great.
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MichaelB
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Its just pub food so nothing to go crazy about but well prepared and great service. The part of being separated from the bar in the back dining area was a little downer. You miss the fun of the establishment being back there, but overall a great place with good food and usually really good music!!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and cool atmosphere
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KareyF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was amazing!!! The food was fantastic!! The portions were unbelievable!! Brunch was perfect!!!! A plus!!! The other thing is it was a bit dark but the chairs were soooo comfortable key and all around it was sooo good!! Will Have to go back for the dinner menu!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Black Duck Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (401) 434-8703.

Black Duck Tavern is rated 4.5 stars by 577 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 24, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

31 Warren Ave, East Providence, RI 02914

Additional information

Cross street
31 Warren Ave
Neighborhood
Providence
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Burgers, Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is available in any of our private lots - Comedy Connection and between/back of both buildings. There is also plenty of on street parking available.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://blackducktavern.com/
Phone number
(401) 434-8703

Black Duck Tavern

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Black Duck Wings

Steak Tacos

Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich

Menu

What 577 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

Does Black Duck Tavern offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Black Duck Tavern restaurant rated?

Is Black Duck Tavern currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information