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Blue Duck Tavern, Washington, DC

Blue Duck Tavern

4.7 (6380)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
1201 24th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Fancy
  • 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (202) 419-6755
  • Website
    http://www.blueducktavern.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Host your next gathering at our Chef's Table for up to 20 guests or our semi-private table for 12. Enjoy a family-style menu prepared with the freshest ingredients. Available for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. For reservations, contact anna.jones@hyatt.com or call +1 202 419 6755.
  • Private party facilities
    Blue Duck Tavern offers semiprivate dining for up to 20 people at its renowned Chef's Table. The Chef's Table three-, four-, or five-course, family-style menu, created by our Chef on the day of your reservation, utilizing freshest ingredients from our regional purveyors.
  • Location
    1201 24th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037
  • Neighborhood
    Foggy Bottom
  • Cross street
    24 & M Streets NW
  • Parking details
    Blue Duck Tavern offers valet parking at $12.
  • Public transit
    Foggy Bottom Metro Station / GWU - Orange, Silver and Blue LinesDupont Circle Metro Station - Red Line
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 6,380 people are saying

Blue Duck Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Great for brunch

  • District of Columbia

    Great for brunch

6,380 Reviews

  1. Jennifer VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The crabcakes are always a highlight. Love the whole fish with the swordfish mousse. We are not fond of the apple pie. Too sweet. It used to be SO GOOD. Our service was top notch. The dining room is wonderful with lots of space between the tables.

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  2. Grant

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best restaurant around Georgetown. The staff are true masters in their craft. They are so friendly, took amazing care for us, and served us with some of the best food and drinks we ever had. 10 out of 10 recommend to anyone.

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  3. Bernice VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and food was great I’ll definitely visit again when I’m in DC

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  4. Brendan VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again the service and food were amazing. Consistently great for the past several decades. If you have never treated yourself to the roasted whole duck, reconsider your life choices. Just beware it needs to be ordered about a week in advance!

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  5. Jennifer VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area57 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated a birthday with lunch on the patio. We started with the Brussels sprouts which were astoundingly delicious. Then we had the crabcakes which are the best in town even in the off season. The weather was spectacular. The service was attentive but not rushed. We agreed it was one of the best meals we have had in a long time. Can’t wait to go back.

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  6. Hannah

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Clean, delicious, calm, Modern, healthy and satisfying.

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  7. Oanh

    Hawaii5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious foods, great service and very nice ambience. We very much enjoyed our dinner at BDT.

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  8. Ingrid

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the duck and the chicken dinners. Both were awesome! Would recommend sharing the wilted salad.. there was plenty for two.. instead of ordering sides. Also, don't skip dessert... the apple pie for two was amazing!! The wait staff at Blue Duck Tavern are beautifully courteous.

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  9. Laura VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area449 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Hostess was unfriendly. Very much so. System was down so no automation, handwritten bill, slow service. Halibut had little flavor. Crab cake was $28 for maybe three oz of crab flakes. Our third time here. And last. Place is way overpriced and overrated.

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  10. Linda

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. Came here for dinner and had the charred gem salad and bone marrow as starters. Salad was fresh and bone marrow was delicious! For entrees we shared the duck breast, chicken and halibut. Duck was delicious although slightly under for my personal preference. Chicken and halibut were just okay - tasted good but nothing spectacular. We were seated in a glass box with one open side which was an interesting set up but it was a quiet space and we were to enjoy each other’s company and didn’t have to fight to hear each other. Overall great experience.

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Blue Duck Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 6380 OpenTable diners.

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  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Foggy Bottom

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 10 times today
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1201 24th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037

Additional information

  • Cross street
    24 & M Streets NW
  • Neighborhood
    Foggy Bottom
  • 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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Blue Duck Tavern offers valet parking at $12.
  • Public transit
    Foggy Bottom Metro Station / GWU - Orange, Silver and Blue LinesDupont Circle Metro Station - Red Line
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.blueducktavern.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 419-6755
  • Catering
    Host your next gathering at our Chef's Table for up to 20 guests or our semi-private table for 12. Enjoy a family-style menu prepared with the freshest ingredients. Available for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. For reservations, contact anna.jones@hyatt.com or call +1 202 419 6755.
  • Private party facilities
    Blue Duck Tavern offers semiprivate dining for up to 20 people at its renowned Chef's Table. The Chef's Table three-, four-, or five-course, family-style menu, created by our Chef on the day of your reservation, utilizing freshest ingredients from our regional purveyors.

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