Blue Duck Tavern
american
Lighter Seasonal Fare (Avocado Toast)
Cherry Tomato, Arugula, Aleppo Vinaigrette Seeds, Multigrain, Soft-Poached Egg*
Add Smoked Salmon (Smoked Salmon)
Cucumber, Shallots, Capers, Tomato, Herb Cream Cheese, Toasted Bagel.
Low-Fat Greek Yogurt with Fresh Berries (Almond Granola Parfait)sourcing signal
House-Made Compote, Chia Yogurt, Fresh Berries. Earth N Eats, PA With Bananas or Fresh Berries (10 Grain Porridge) Wheat, Barley, Millet, Rolled Oats, Rye, Brown Rice, Flax Seed, Soy, Grits, Banana Brûlée, Pumpkin and Sunflower Seed Streusel
Raisins, Brown Sugar (House Made Bircher Muesli)
Oats, Fruits, Sliced Almonds, Fresh Berries, Honey, and Yogurt
Batters (Strawberry Pancakes)sourcing signal
Rhubarb Compote, Citrus Cream, Pistachio Crumble - Earth N Eats, PA
Tonka Bean French Toast
Brioche, Tonka Bean Creme, Gooseberries, Blackberries
Juices & Smoothies
Orange, Grapefruit, Apple, Tomato, Carrot, Pomegranate
Cold Brew Iced Coffee (Eggs and Specialties)sourcing signal
All of Our Eggs Are Hand-Harvested from Earth N Eats, PA
2 Eggs Any Style
Choice of Breakfast Meat & Toast, Rosemary Potatoes. Earth N Eats, PA
BDT Omelet
Roasted Market Mushrooms, Spinach, Goat Cheese, and Your Choice of Toast. Earth N Eats, PA
Duck Confit Hash
Roasted Pepper, Onion, Sweet Potato, Soft-Poached Egg, Duck Cracklins, and House Biscuit
BDT Benedict
Soft-Poached Eggs, House-Cured Canadian Bacon, Dijonnaise Mustard Green, Pretzel Bun
Plain, Sesame, Everything with Cream Cheese (Pastry Basket)
House-made croissant, Pain Au Chocolat, and Muffin
First Flush Grand Himalaya Darjeeling (Decaffeinated English Breakfast)
*Consuming Raw or Undercooked Meats, Poultry, Seafood, Shellfish or Eggs May Increase Your Risk of Food-Borne Illness
Market Availability (Wood Oven-Roasted Bone Marrow)sourcing signal
Onion Bordelaise, Pink Peppercorn, Rye Crumble. Creekstone, KS
Charcuterie Boardsourcing signal
Pickled Vegetables, Grain Mustard. Salumeria Biellese, NY
Harvest Field Greens
Field Greens, Strawberries, Radish, Pickled Vidalia, Seeds, Honey-Balsamic Vinaigrette.
Meat, Poultry & Fish (Prime Bavette Steak)sourcing signal
Horseradish Béarnaise BDT Fries, Petit Salad. Creekstone Farms, KS
Wood-Oven Roasted Chickensourcing signal
Airline Breast, Parisian Gnocchi Mushrooms, Chicken Velouté. Sullivan County, NY
Lemon Preserve, Cornbread, Hazelnut (Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes)
Cress, Frisée, Radish, Lemon-Caper Remoulade. Chesapeake Bay, MD
Market Price (BDT Reuben)sourcing signal
Rye Bread, Pastrami, Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese, Thousand Island Dressing. Creekstone Farms, KS
BDT Cheeseburger
5 Spoke Creamery Redmond Cheddar, Red Onion, Lettuce, Bread & Butter Pickles, Secret Sauce and Brioche Bun. Roseda Farms, MD
Fried Catfish
Seeded Bun, Ginger Slaw, Preserved Lemon Aioli, Pee Wee Potatoes Chesapeake Bay, MD
Vegetable & Grain (House Made Garganelli)sourcing signal
House Cured Guanciale, Kale, House Ricotta. Anson Mills, SC
Confit Garlic. Earth N Eats, PA (White Corn Grits)sourcing signal
Red Onion Marmalade and Appalachian Cheese. Anson Mills, SC
Pan-Seared Market Fish (Market Availability)
*Consuming Raw or Undercooked Meats, Poultry, Seafood, Shellfish or Eggs May Increase Your Risk of Food-Borne Illness
Caviar Service (Classic Accompaniments, Johnny Cakes)sourcing signal
Estate White Sturgeon (28 g) (Tsar Nicoulai, CA)
Seaweed Mignonette. Island Creek, MA (Cured Kanpachi*)sourcing signal
Verjus, Candied Kumquats, Mustard Seed, Trout Roe
Charred Gem Saladsourcing signal
Anchovy Dressing, Pistachio-Lemon Aioli, Parmesan Garlic Crumb. Earth N Eats, PA
Harvest Greens
Field Greens, Strawberry, Radish, Pickled Vidalia, Seeds, Honey-Balsamic Vinaigrette
Soft-Poached Duck Eggsourcing signal
Surryano Ham, Field Pea Salad, Crimson Shallot, Mustard Vinaigrette. Anson Mills, SC
Wood Oven-Roasted Bone Marrowsourcing signal
Onion Bordelaise, Pink Peppercorn. Rye Crumble Creekstone, KS
Charcuterie Board*sourcing signal
Pickled Vegetables, House Mustard with Local Cheeses. Salumeria Biellese, NY
Meat, Poultry & Fish (Dry-Aged Beef Tenderloin*)
House Made Worcestershire, Wild Mushrooms. Roseda Farms, MD
Sweet Tea Jus. Green Circle Farms, PA (Duck, Smoked & Roasted Breast*)
Confit Leg, Fruit Mostarda, Duck Bone Reduction. Hudson Valley, NY
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
Cress, Frisée, Radish, Lemon-Caper Remoulade. Chesapeake Bay, MD
Lemon Preserve, Cornbread, Hazelnut (BDT Whole Duck)
Dry Aged, Perfectly Roasted (Limited Availability). Please Ask Your Server. Hudson Valley, NY
Nettles, Peas, Mushrooms Earth N Eats, PA (House Made Garganelli)
House Cured Guanciale, Kale, House Ricotta. Earth N Eats, PA
Bacon, Lager, Cider Vinegar (White Corn Grits)sourcing signal
Red Onion Marmalade and Appalachian Cheese. Anson Mills, SC
Wilted Spinach (Garlic, Olive Oil. Lancaster, PA)
Blue Duck Tavern Would Like to Recognize the Purveyors and Artisans Who Enrich Our Menu with Their Fresh Ingredients:
Bread by Stéphane Grattier, Boulangerie Christophe, DC
*Consuming Raw or Undercooked Meats, Poultry, Seafood, Shellfish, or Eggs May Increase Your Risk of Food-Borne Illness
Brunch Cocktails (Midday Revival)
Espresso Infused Vodka, Demerara, Cold Brew, Tonic
Royal Standard
Buffalo Trace, Creme de Banane, Blackberry, Maple, Lemon
Seaweed Mignonette. Island Creek, MA (Smoked Salmon)sourcing signal
Cucumber, Shallots, Capers, Tomato, Herb Cream Cheese, Cilantro, and Toasted Bagel.
Ivy City, DC (Harvest Greens)
Field Greens, Strawberry, Radish, Pickled Vidalia, Seeds, Honey-Balsamic Vinaigrette
Wood Oven-Roasted Bone Marrowsourcing signal
Onion Bordelaise, Pink Peppercorn, and Rye Crumble. Creekstone Farms, KS
Eggs and Specialties (BDT Omelet)
Roasted Market Mushrooms, Spinach, Goat Cheese, and Your Choice of Toast. Earth N Eats, PA
BDT Benedict
House-Cured Canadian Bacon, Soft-Poached Eggs, Dijonnaise, Mustard Greens, Pretzel Bun. Earth N Eats, PA
Avocado Toast
Cherry Tomato, Arugula, Aleppo Vinaigrette Seeds, Multigrain, Soft-Poached Egg*
Add Smoked Salmon (Biscuits & Gravy)
Rosemary Cathead Biscuits, Chicken Sausage Gravy
Duck Confit Hash
Roasted Pepper, Onion, Potato, Soft-Poached Egg, Duck Cracklings, Biscuit. Hudson Valley, NY
Brunch Steak and Eggssourcing signal
Prime Hanger Steak, Horseradish Bearnaise, BDT Fries, Petit Salad Creekstone, KS
BDT Brunch Burger
5 Spoke Creamery Redmond Cheddar, Red Onion, Lettuce, Bread & Butter Pickles, Secret Sauce, Brioche Open-Faced, Sunny Egg. Roseda Farms, MD
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
Cress, Frisée, Radish, Lemon-Caper Remoulade. Chesapeake Bay, MD
Cereal Grains (10 Grain Porridge)
Wheat, Barley, Millet, Rolled Oats, Rye, Brown Rice, Flax Seed, Soy, Grits, Banana Brûlée, Pumpkin and Sunflower Seed Streusel
Almond Granola Parfaitsourcing signal
Chia Yogurt, Sun-Dried Cherries, Fresh Berries, Seasonal Compote
House Made Bircher Mueslisourcing signal
Oats, dried fruits, almonds, honey, yogurt, fresh berries. Anson Mills, SC
Whipped Ganache, Pistachio Crumble (Tonka Bean French Toast)
Brioche, Tonka Bean Creme, Gooseberries, Blackberries
Pavlova
Spirulina Meringue, Sweet Cream, Strawberries, Rhubarb Sorbet
Virginia Peanut Chocolate Cake
Candied Peanut, 63% Illanka Chocolate Mousse, Brown Sugar Ice Cream, and Salted Peanut Caramel
Apple Pie (for two) (Grapefruit Posset)
Citrus Compote, Jasmine Tea Tapioca, Orange Blossom Meringue
Glass (Bottle)
Château de La Tour Blanche, Emotions, Sauternes
Fortified and Oxidized (Broadbent White Port)
La Cigarrera, Sanlucar de Barrameda, Manzanilla
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Savor the season with our specially curated menus during Restaurant Week.
market selection (Harvest greens)
Field Greens, Farmhouse Cheese, Blackberries,
Pistachio Crumble (BDT Pancake)
brown butter pancake, pecan crumble & praline
BDT Brunch Burger (+5 supplement)
Aged Cheddar, Red Onion, Lettuce, Bread & B utter Pickles, Secret Sauce, Brioche, Sunny Egg
Download PDF
Blue Duck Tavern Curated Wine List Features Unique Winemakers from The USA and Around the World Including Biodynamic and Organic Wines.
Cherry Infused Mezcal, Giner, Lime (Amber Fresca)
Tequila, Cantaloupe, Grand Marnier, Agave, Lime
Clean & Co. Tequila, Pineapple, Lime (Exactly It)
Watermelon, Lime, Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic
Bitter Zero
Bare Zero Proof Gin, Undone Vermouth, Bittersweet Aperitif, Sparkling
Isn't She Lucky
Clementine Syrup, Mandarin Honey, Rose Cordial, Lime, Sparkling
Coravin Red (Pinot Noir, Le Cadeau, Merci Reserve)
Chehalem Mountains, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2017
Albarino, Terras Gauda O Rosal (Rias Baixas, Spain)
Grüner Veltliner, Laurenz V. Reserve, "Charming"
Rosé (M. Chapoutier Belleruche)
Cotes du Rhone AOC, Rhone Valley, France 2024
Bottle (GSM Blend, Paul Jaboulet Aine Parallele 45)
Cotes du Rhone AOC, Rhone Valley, France 2022
Taylor Fladgate, 20 Years Tawny Porto (Sherry)
La Cigarrera, Sanlucar de Barrameda, Manzanilla
Giraud Solera Ratafia de Champagne, Bottle (Madeira)
Vinhos Barbeito, Blandy’s 10-year Madeira, Sercial
Large Format: $150 for Magnums and $225 for Double Magnums
For more than four bottles, a dedicated sommelier provides butler service for an additional $250.
Menu as captured Sep 1, 2026 · source ↗
We hold 181 venues in Washington, DC and could score 61 of them. Positions are counted against those 61.
v1.7.4 48.9/100 = sourcing 28.3/50 (named-farm 4 distinct [anson-mills (producer/exemplary) x1.00, creekstone-farms (processor/commodity) x0.25, unresolved (data error — see venue flags), unresolved (data error — see venue flags)], named-region 11 distinct, attribute 5 distinct [class=feed-or-husbandry x0.50, class=graded-spec x0.00, class=provenance-adjective x0.50, class=species-name x0.00, class=unclassified x0.30], buzzword 0 distinct) + farm partners 11.7/20 (best: anson-mills at 64.4, linked by a named-farm claim) + registry 0.0/12 (none listed) + press 8.8/18. DATA ERROR: PARTIALLY UNLINKED: 2 named-farm signal(s) with no venue_farms.signal_id citation — scored at the neutral 0.6 weight: Anson Mills; Donnafugata
farm
Creekstone Farms
Named farm“Seeds, Honey-Balsamic Vinaigrette. Earth N Eats, PA Meat, Poultry & Fish Prime Bavette Steak Horseradish Béarnaise BDT Fries, Petit Salad. Creekstone Farms, KS Wood-Oven Roasted Chicken Airline Breast, Parisian Gnocchi Mushrooms, Chicken Velouté. Sullivan County, NY Trout Lemon”
Creekstone Farms Premium Beef ↗
on the menu · source ↗
Anson Mills
Named farm“Lemon Aioli, Pee Wee Potatoes Chesapeake Bay, MD Vegetable & Grain House Made Garganelli House Cured Guanciale, Kale, House Ricotta. Anson Mills, SC Hand Cut BDT Fries Sauce Toum. G Pod, ID Potato Purée Confit Garlic. Earth N Eats, PA White Corn Grits Red Onion Marmalade”
on the menu · source ↗
dairy
Cheese Grits Anson Mills
Named farm“Roasted Jalapeño Tequila Bloody Mary Pepper Infused Vodka Specialty Beverages Fresh-Squeezed Orange Juice Cold Brew Iced Coffee Sides Cheese Grits Anson Mills, SC gluten free Hand Cut BDT Fries Sauce Toum. G Pod, ID Crispy Rosemary Home Fries G Pod, ID gluten free Chicken”
on the menu · source ↗
House-Made Compote, Chia Yogurt
Named region“Cheese, Toasted Bagel. Ivy City, DC Fruit Plate Bowl of Mixed Berries Low-Fat Greek Yogurt with Fresh Berries Almond Granola Parfait House-Made Compote, Chia Yogurt, Fresh Berries. Earth N Eats, PA Cereals Assorted Cereals With Bananas or Fresh Berries 10 Grain”
on the menu · source ↗
Rhubarb Compote, Citrus Cream
Named region“Brown Sugar House Made Bircher Muesli Oats, Fruits, Sliced Almonds, Fresh Berries, Honey, and Yogurt Batters Strawberry Pancakes Rhubarb Compote, Citrus Cream, Pistachio Crumble - Earth N Eats, PA Tonka Bean French Toast Brioche, Tonka Bean Creme, Gooseberries,”
on the menu · source ↗
sourcing
Donnafugata
Named farm“Moscato D’Asti, Piedmont, Italy 2019 Glass Bottle Château de La Tour Blanche, Emotions, Sauternes Bordeaux, 375ml Glass Bottle Donnafugata, “Ben Rye,”Passito Di Pantelleria, Italy Glass Bottle Inniskillin, Icewine, Niagara, Canada 2015 Glass Bottle Dolce by”
on the menu · source ↗
Hand-Harvested
Attribute“Coffees Espresso Cappuccino Café Latte French Press Café Americano Cold Brew Iced Coffee Eggs and Specialties All of Our Eggs Are Hand-Harvested from Earth N Eats, PA 2 Eggs Any Style Choice of Breakfast Meat & Toast, Rosemary Potatoes. Earth N Eats, PA BDT Omelet”
on the menu · source ↗
Pasture-Raised
Attribute“NY - ***With Local Cheeses Meat, Poultry & Fish Dry-Aged Beef Tenderloin* House Made Worcestershire, Wild Mushrooms. Roseda Farms, MD Pasture-Raised Half Chicken Sweet Tea Jus. Green Circle Farms, PA Duck, Smoked & Roasted Breast* Confit Leg, Fruit Mostarda, Duck Bone”
on the menu · source ↗
Ossetra
Attribute“PDF Starter Caviar Service Classic Accompaniments, Johnny Cakes Estate White Sturgeon (28 g) (Tsar Nicoulai, CA) BDT Tsar Imperial Ossetra (28g) (Petrossian) Seasonal Soup Market Availability Raw Oysters* Seaweed Mignonette. Island Creek, MA Cured Kanpachi* Verjus,”
on the menu · source ↗
Heirloom
Attribute“Cucumber, Radish, Pickled Onion, Golden Balsamic-Honey Vinaigrette Marinated cucumber Hung Buttermilk, Vidalia Onions, Dill Heirloom Tomatoes Elderflower, Seaweed Second Course (select one) Roasted Salmon, ASC Sweet Corn, Fennel, Sungold, Dill Wood-Oven”
on the menu · source ↗
seafood
Tsar Nicoulai, CA
Named region“Distributed to Our Service Staff. Download PDF Starter Caviar Service Classic Accompaniments, Johnny Cakes Estate White Sturgeon (28 g) (Tsar Nicoulai, CA) BDT Tsar Imperial Ossetra (28g) (Petrossian) Seasonal Soup Market Availability Raw Oysters* Seaweed Mignonette. Island”
on the menu · source ↗
Airline Breast, Parisian Gnocchi Mushrooms
Named region“Poultry & Fish Prime Bavette Steak Horseradish Béarnaise BDT Fries, Petit Salad. Creekstone Farms, KS Wood-Oven Roasted Chicken Airline Breast, Parisian Gnocchi Mushrooms, Chicken Velouté. Sullivan County, NY Trout Lemon Preserve, Cornbread, Hazelnut Jumbo Lump”
on the menu · source ↗
Seaweed Mignonette. Island Creek, MA
Named region“White Sturgeon (28 g) (Tsar Nicoulai, CA) BDT Tsar Imperial Ossetra (28g) (Petrossian) Seasonal Soup Market Availability Raw Oysters* Seaweed Mignonette. Island Creek, MA Cured Kanpachi* Verjus, Candied Kumquats, Mustard Seed, Trout Roe Charred Gem Salad Anchovy”
on the menu · source ↗
Anchovy Dressing, Pistachio-Lemon Aioli
Named region“Oysters* Seaweed Mignonette. Island Creek, MA Cured Kanpachi* Verjus, Candied Kumquats, Mustard Seed, Trout Roe Charred Gem Salad Anchovy Dressing, Pistachio-Lemon Aioli, Parmesan Garlic Crumb. Earth N Eats, PA Harvest Greens Field Greens, Strawberry, Radish, Pickled”
on the menu · source ↗
produce
Carolina Gold rice
Named region“Hazelnut BDT Whole Duck Dry Aged, Perfectly Roasted (Limited Availability). Please Ask Your Server. Hudson Valley, NY Grain & Vegetable Carolina Gold Rice Porridge Nettles, Peas, Mushrooms Earth N Eats, PA House Made Garganelli House Cured Guanciale, Kale, House Ricotta.”
on the menu · source ↗
Onion Bordelaise, Pink Peppercorn
Named region“Charge Is Fully Distributed to Our Service Staff. Download PDF Starter Market Soup Market Availability Wood Oven-Roasted Bone Marrow Onion Bordelaise, Pink Peppercorn, Rye Crumble. Creekstone, KS Charcuterie Board Pickled Vegetables, Grain Mustard. Salumeria Biellese,”
on the menu · source ↗
Pickled Vegetables, Grain Mustard. Salumeria Biellese
Named region“Availability Wood Oven-Roasted Bone Marrow Onion Bordelaise, Pink Peppercorn, Rye Crumble. Creekstone, KS Charcuterie Board Pickled Vegetables, Grain Mustard. Salumeria Biellese, NY - ***With Local Cheeses Charred Gem Salad Herb Anchovy Dressing,”
on the menu · source ↗
Herb Anchovy Dressing, Pistachio-Lemon Aioli
Named region“Creekstone, KS Charcuterie Board Pickled Vegetables, Grain Mustard. Salumeria Biellese, NY - ***With Local Cheeses Charred Gem Salad Herb Anchovy Dressing, Pistachio-Lemon Aioli, Parmesan Garlic Crumb. Path Valley, PA Harvest Field Greens Field Greens, Strawberries,”
on the menu · source ↗
protein
Onion Bordelaise, Pink Peppercorn. Rye Crumble Creekstone
Named region“Duck Egg Surryano Ham, Field Pea Salad, Crimson Shallot, Mustard Vinaigrette. Anson Mills, SC Wood Oven-Roasted Bone Marrow Onion Bordelaise, Pink Peppercorn. Rye Crumble Creekstone, KS Charcuterie Board* Pickled Vegetables, House Mustard with Local Cheeses.”
on the menu · source ↗
Prime
Attribute“Field Greens Field Greens, Strawberries, Radish, Pickled Vidalia, Seeds, Honey-Balsamic Vinaigrette. Earth N Eats, PA Meat, Poultry & Fish Prime Bavette Steak Horseradish Béarnaise BDT Fries, Petit Salad. Creekstone Farms, KS Wood-Oven Roasted Chicken Airline Breast, Parisian”
on the menu · source ↗
See the week▾
| Sunday | 5:30pm – 10pm |
|---|---|
| Monday | 5:30pm – 10pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30pm – 10pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30pm – 10pm |
| Thursday | 5:30pm – 10pm |
| Friday | 5:30pm – 10pm |
| Saturday | 5:30pm – 10pm |
Hours checked Aug 29, 2026 · source ↗ · these hours were read from the page text rather than published schedule data, so we show the week instead of calling it open or closed · Always worth confirming with the restaurant.
Book on SevenRooms ↗link checked Aug 29, 2026
Authority & awards
- MICHELIN Guide 2026: Selected ↗
MICHELIN Guide
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