Fat Duck Tavern

Name: Fat Duck Tavern
Address: 44 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT, United States, 06443-2137
Telephone: (475) 522-6097
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (16)

$31 to $50

American

44 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443-2137

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Vegetarian-friendly
Charming
Innovative

A casual modern American restaurant offering a relaxed yet stylish atmosphere. The menu features creative takes on classic comfort foods, from burgers to gourmet salads and entrees. The restaurant offers approachable and tasteful dining experience.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(475) 522-6097
Website
https://fatducktavern.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
44 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443-2137
Neighborhood
Madison
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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New England Clam Chowder$11.00
clams / bacon / crispy potatoes
Carrot Ginger Bisque$11.00
pepitas / chili oil
House Salad$12.00
greens / dried apricots / goat cheese / granola crunch / white balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar$13.00
romaine / parmesan crisps / Romano cheese crouton / roasted garlic aioli
Tuna Crudo$18.00
avocado / pineapple / jalapenos / ginger wasabi oil
Pork Belly$17.00
apricot glaze / fennel jalapeno slaw

Shareables

Duck Confit$20.00
Parsnip puree / cranberry port reduction
Buffalo Cauliflower$13.00
lightly breaded (gluten free flour) / celery / gorgonzola
Flatbread$14.00
Brie / Prosciutto / Spiced Fig Jam / Arugula
Mussels$15.00
steamed mussels / harissa / bacon / Thai basil / wine broth / grilled baguette
Brussels Sprouts$14.00
garlic / leeks / wine / Parmesan / truffle oil
Cheese and Meat Board$22.00
chorizo d'Espana / Rosette de Lyon dry sausage / Basque sheep cheese / mango and ginger Stilton / quince jam / ciabatta
Wings (6)$13.00
maple chipotle buffalo sauce / dill crema / blue cheese / celery

IN HAND

FAT DUCK BURGER$28.00
brioche / Foie Gras / shaved 4 year cheddar / bacon tomato compote / frizzled onions / house fries
DUCK'S GARDEN BURGER$18.00
Pretzel bun / house vegan patty / pesto / greens / tomato / house fries
CLASSIC BURGER$19.00
brioche / lettuce / house pickles / onion / 4 year cheddar / house fries
CARNE ASADA TACOS$17.00
marinated NY strip / pico de gallo / fresh cilantro / greens
PORK BELLY BANH MI$18.00
crispy pork belly / pickled carrots / fermented banh aid / cilantro / fried shallots / house fries
GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH$18.00
ciabatta / pesto / bacon / 4 year cheddar / greens / house fries

PLATES

STEAK FRITES$36.00
12 oz NY strip / horseradish cream / herb parmesan fries
CIOPINO$34.00
shrimp / mussels / clams / cod / tomato anise broth / bucatini
HALIBUT$36.00
warm Beluga lentils salad / carrot ginger bisque / sour cherry mostarda
PORK TENDERLOIN$27.00
apple cider glaze / celery root puree / asparagus
BRAISED LAMB SHANK$32.00
vegetable risotto / braising jus
PAN ROASTED HALF CHICKEN$29.00
semi boneless / saffron polenta / caramelized fennel / natural jus wilted spinach

DESSERTS

BANANA FOSTER BREAD PUDDING$10.00
roasted bananas / vanilla rum caramel

What 16 people are saying

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

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.0Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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New Haven
Innovative
New Haven
Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Fat Duck Tavern offers an exceptional dining experience with "very tasty food," attentive service, and a "wonderful local tavern" ambience. Highlights include the "absolutely delicious" appetizers and "wow worthy flavors." Though noise and occasional slow service are noted, the restaurant's fresh ingredients and charming atmosphere make it a must-visit.

16 Reviews

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Daniel VIP
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good! Particularly for just having opened. Place was full. Staff very on point. No long wait. Food was great. Straightforward and tasty. Very enjoyable dinner. Glad this place opened and will be back.
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Tammy
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for apps, and they were absolutely delicious. Started with the mixed green salad and buffalo cauliflower which were both fantastic. We then had the tuna and ceviche which were incredibly fresh and wonderful. Portions were generous, and the service was friendly and attentive.
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Susan
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We arrived early and were immediately greeted and accommodated. Server was very attentive to us and was very pleasant. My first choice was going to be the salmon but decided I wanted something lighter. An accompaniment listed to the salmon was a Cherry Mostarda. When I asked about it the chef made up a sample for me to taste. It turned to be good accompaniment to my grilled chicken. All around it was a great experience and the food was fresh, well prepared, and delicious!
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Jamie VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the most amazing restaurants I’ve been to in quite some time! Each dish was beautifully presented with wow worthy flavors. I highly recommend the Fresh Lemon Duck cocktail, Clam Chowder, Shrimp & Scallop Ceviche, Fat Duck Burger, Pork Belly Banh Mi and the Banana Foster Bread Pudding. I can’t wait to try more of the menu.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful local tavern. Ambience felt like the neighborhood watering hole but food and drink were next level! We will definitely be coming back.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Madison was in need of The Fat Duck! An original menu that still has something to please everyone; super friendly ownership and service; and the food is outstanding. I've had a range of appetizers and mains, each one delicious. The carrot ginger bisque is award-worthy.
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Rebcca
Montreal / Quebec1 review
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing! I had the drunken noodles and ate the leftovers for breakfast the next day cold. It was that good!
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Cathy
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
How can you mess up a chicken Caesar Salad? By serving salad dressing that was not liquid. It was a loose solid form of something that tasted like paper. Bad, bad
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Paula
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very quiet ... soup was wonderful and burger was outstanding! Would highly recommend.
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Jane VIP
New York City11 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyed our meal, although very slow service--seemed like they may have been missing some wait staff. Very loud--maybe some panels on the walls or ceiling to help with sound attenuation? All in all, a lovely evening.
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Fat Duck Tavern is rated 4.2 stars by 16 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

44 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443-2137

Additional information

Neighborhood
Madison
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://fatducktavern.com/
Phone number
(475) 522-6097

Fat Duck Tavern

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Starters

New England Clam Chowder$11.00

Carrot Ginger Bisque$11.00

House Salad$12.00

Caesar$13.00

Tuna Crudo$18.00

Pork Belly$17.00

Shareables

Duck Confit$20.00

Buffalo Cauliflower$13.00

Flatbread$14.00

Mussels$15.00

Brussels Sprouts$14.00

Cheese and Meat Board$22.00

Wings (6)$13.00

IN HAND

FAT DUCK BURGER$28.00

DUCK'S GARDEN BURGER$18.00

CLASSIC BURGER$19.00

CARNE ASADA TACOS$17.00

PORK BELLY BANH MI$18.00

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH$18.00

PLATES

STEAK FRITES$36.00

CIOPINO$34.00

HALIBUT$36.00

PORK TENDERLOIN$27.00

BRAISED LAMB SHANK$32.00

PAN ROASTED HALF CHICKEN$29.00

DESSERTS

BANANA FOSTER BREAD PUDDING$10.00

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