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    Emerald Mallard

    4.4 (98 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Smash!
    Mark F.

    An awesome and smashing experience! Long lines can be a pain but the food is well worth it! They have some creative spins on the smash concept including brunch items like the "Smash Madame"; a smash burger served with bacon and avocado on top to Texas toast with a fried egg and bechamel! It's pretty epic! The location in the old Cremer house is pretty iconic and the beers served by Humble Sea are a nice pairing with the food. I'll be back, check'em out!

    Lettuce wrapped OG smash
    Rachaelle S.

    Stopped by for late lunch after spending the day at the beach. Perfect place for a low key delicious lunch - Order at the walk up window and take a seat any where on the spacious patio that's shared with Humble Sea Brewery in the same building. We didn't know what to expect with the smash burger but let me tell you our jaws dropped when our food came to the table. We've never had a real smash burger until today. I'm a changed person after the OG smash burger... phenomenal. My boyfriend got the sour cream and onion smash burger and couldn't stop licking his fingers. Quick, easy, delicious. What more could you ask for!

    Pistachio Cannoli ($8)
    John D.

    Quack Attack Bakery and eatery located inside the historic Cremer House (remember this now), that shares a space with locally brewed Humble Sea Tavern. The Good: * FKA "SC Bread Boy," they still sell sourdough boules. * Large covered outdoor dog-friendly seating * Cannoli was delicious, and they have so many flavors that there's something for everyone. *Burgers were omfg delicious. I don't like to use superlatives like "the best" loosely, but these might be the best smash burgers we've ever had. *Fries were also bomb af, and perfectly seasoned. *Fresh beers next door at Humble Sea Tavern The Meh: *A little pricey for a burger and fries, but jfc, it's delicious and worth every penny. *Limited menu and certain items are only available for dinner. Not to mention they're a very small kitchen, so they do sell out. *Not the best place if you're a vegan or vegetarian, as the options will be extremely limited. I personally don't care, but just throwing it out there jic. The Ugly: * We tried visiting here once before but got scared off by the signage in the parking lot that states something to the effect of "Parking for Wild Roots Market and the Cremer House." Well, we had no idea what the "Cremer House" was, so we got scared of getting towed and dipped out. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Conclusion: Beer and burgers. 'Nuff said...

    Cannoli
    Isabella P.

    Cute spot in Felton- I got the squash blossoms & ny gf got a smash burger. Presentation was really pretty and food was yummy. Staff was really friendly and I loved my cannoli. Awesome place

    Outside
    Allie G.

    We stopped at Emerald Mallard for lunch before a hike, and it was awesome! This spot is attached to Humble Sea Brewing, so you can order food at the window and drinks at the bar. They have (dog-friendly) porch seating that wraps around part of the building. I skipped drinks this time, although Humble Sea's Bloody Mary looked so tempting. For food, I got the Spicy Chicken Sandwich and my partner chose the Pastrami Smash Burger. Service was friendly and quick! I absolutely loved my sandwich - huge hunk of chicken, tasty ranch, and a nice kick from the spicy chili oil. The fries were thicker than I usually prefer, but perfectly crispy. My partner raved about the Pastrami Smash Burger, as well. Portion sizes were super generous, and we left happy and full. Would return to try more!

    Menu
    Alison H.

    Tempted by the photos on Yelp, we couldn't resist stopping here for dinner when we arrived in the San Lorenzo Valley. The Spicy Chicken sandwich was amazing and the fries were perfection. My husband raved about the Pastrami Smash Burger but I wasn't able to sneak a bite to try myself, sadly. The Deviled Eggs were filled sky high and were sooooo good! If you come here, GET A CANNOLI, any one of them will make you happy. We LOVED the Fruity Pebbles Cannoli! The outdoor seating is dog friendly but we left our Lily back at the cabin. We sat out front and were impressed by how busy it was on a Wednesday evening! The locals and visitors know a good thing. Order your dinner, grab some beers from Humble Sea and a seat out front on a summer evening and you've got the makings for a wonderful time.

    Chicken sando
    Kim D.

    I go here alot. Like a lot a lot. I can't get enough of their burgers. Been a customer since day one when they weren't yet named emerald mallard. I've watched this business evolve in the best way. My favorite burger to date is the Calabrian chili butter burger. It was the messiest, greasiest, most glorious burger experience I've probably ever had. I felt a bit like dying for a few hours afterwards but it was worth it. I always keep a look out for when it makes it back on the menu. I did prefer their fries from the earlier days, but they are still solid. Their French onion soup is also a must try when it appears. Their happy hour special is awesome too. Cheese skirt smash or chicken sando for much less between 4-5 on certain days. HH Cheese skirt burgers that I've gotten were a bit dry so I normally opt for the non happy hour version. The chicken sando is massive and pretty spicy! Their cannolis are obviously top tier and so is their bread. The chef has some very intriguing and adventurous French cuisine on the menu too - I need to be better about branching out. I think from the sheer amount of different burger photos I have it's pretty clear I'm a fan. 100 percent a place you need to book mark and get after.

    Smash Burger
    Jake B.

    Solid smash burger. I had heard so much about this place, so was excited to check it out. We split a chicken sandwich and a smash burger. The smash burger was quite good, the chicken sandwich was okay-not-great. Overall I'm not sure I'd come back based on the price; each of us got a sandwich and a beer, and with tip it came out to over $50. Not a bad experience though!

    Jasmine F.

    After a family hike this hit the spot everything was very delicious. service was excellent friendly staff. Very cute shop next to a bar with plenty of outdoor seating.

    Deviled Eggs (after I already ate one)
    Ron O.

    A perfect stop for a casual meal between the South Bay and Santa Cruz to ride out the Highway 1 evening traffic at rush hour. First time drop in tonight at this spot in Felton, colocated in the same building as Humble Sea Tavern on a Wednesday night all day happy hour. Parking available between the Wild Roots Market and Humble Sea Tavern. Order your food from the Emerald Mallard window to the left, and feel free to sit in the tavern or patio to partake in the Humble Sea brews. Here what we tried tonight... * Caesar Salad -- Beautiful, crisp baby romaine leaves with a light dressing, shaved Parmesan, and fried capers. The fresh ground pepper has a kick. Awesome Caesar for $10 on the Wednesday HH menu. * Deviled Eggs -- Generous portion of 2 halves, heaped with a creamy yolk filling, over a mixed green salad. Great deal for $5 on the Wednesday HH menu. Loved it! * Cheese Skirt Smashed Burger -- omg good! The smashed beef patty was encased in a crispy grilled cheese "pancake." So original. Well worth $15 on the Wednesday HH menu. * Short Rib Melt -- The short rib was perfectly cooked. Tasty & tender and not too fat. Served with a fig jam, arugula, jalapeno slices and melty cheese on grilled sourdough. Very rich item though. We over ordered and had the Caesar salad packed to go. Looking forward to coming back.

    OG Smash Burger
    Devin M.

    7.85/10 The burger was solid really enjoyed the smash patty, which managed to stay surprisingly juicy despite the thin style. The bun was soft and fresh, a great complement. It could've used a heavier hand with the seasoning, and I found myself wanting a bit more sauce or something to elevate the flavor. Still, it was satisfying overall. I went with a side salad instead of fries, and it was a great choice fresh, generously topped with cheese, and definitely not an afterthought. Service and ambiance were both on point. There was plenty of seating, self-serve water (always a plus), and the tables were clean and well-stocked with utensils. Nice casual spot that gets the basics right.

    Spicy Chicken Sandwich w/ fries
    Gina G.

    Yes. Yes. Yes. We're so thankful we found you Emerald Mallard! After receiving a rec from Katie R. about this spot, we knew we were in the right place. Felton, CA is lucky to have you! Staying in Felton, our friends were seeing a show at the music hall in town. Across the street you will find Emerald Mallard, the absolute cutest and coolest spot connected to Humble Sea. Essentially here's a quick pro-tip: first grab your table at Humble Sea and have someone grab the brews and someone go next door to Emerald and wait in line for food. They will run the food over to your table once ready, FYI. We started with the Deviled Eggs (topped with crispy capers, yum!), and then grabbed a few OG Smash Burgers with Fries (you can sub salad for $5). These smashies come with two patties, house-made burger sauce, pickles, American cheese, and raw yellow onions ($20 a pop). We visited Emerald Mallard a second time over the weekend with another group of friends who were visiting us and tried the Spicy Chicken Sandwich with Fries ($21). The Sando came with lettuce, pickles, in-house ranch, spicy chili oil, and meat-wise, chicken thigh. Honestly everything was so divine. As you may have read from my other reviews, I'm a sauce girly and these sauces were perfection. Meat was delicious, toppings providing a great crunch and additional flavor. Fries crispy and hearty, loved the herb aioli. There's also a kiddo menu if you want to get a single smash plain with cheese. For me, two patties was too much, so the second time I went I ordered a single patty and it was fantastic/just enough. For the guys, they literally smashed the two patties and were ready for more so..to each their own! Emerald Mallard also has mains like pasta and fish, dessert (the Tiramisu looks SO good), and a plethora of other starters like the Spring Tartine (herbed ricotta on sourdough focaccia toast with green & yellow squash..). Can't wait to come back and share this spot with others! So special. Something truly for everyone here. Can't speak highly enough about ya..this is the spot to be in downtown Felton.

    Grant P.

    steak & eggs at the Emerald Mallard was out of this world! So amazingly delicious. It's like every ingredient included was added with infinitely precise balance of intention, purpose, and care. My mouth is an exploding with sensory experience, and I finished eating 20 minutes ago!

    OG smash and a chocolate chip cannoli.

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    Deep fried stuff. Nothing special considering the price. Deck seating and you serve yourself. Ho hum.

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    Food is delicious, drinks are fun, and there's always a lively atmosphere. What a fun restaurant to have here in Felton!

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    Best freaking smash burger I've ever had! And I'm a burger connoisseur! I will sooooo be back.

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    Ask the Community - Emerald Mallard

    Are we allowed to park in that parking lot in the rear? The signs said that the parking was for Wild Roots? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

    Yes, the parking lot is for Wild Roots and Cremer House (which includes Humble Sea and Emerald Mallard)

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    Humble Sea has blown up in the last few years. I remember going to the original one in Santa Cruz…read moreback in 2019 and remember liking their beers. Now they have branched out to about 5 other spots. This one in Felton looks like it took over an old western type saloon. There's a separate business next door that's attached that does the food (The Emerald Mallard). You'll have to order there but the food can be brought to you at the bar area. So any food photos posted to Humble Sea's page should actually be on The Emerald Mallard's page. Just fyi as there are several cross postings. Beers aren't brewed here but rather just down the hill probably less than 7 miles away. Their menu/beer listing isn't the most visible or easy to read. Not a fan of how they present their offerings. But upon finally taking a sip everything came together. Tried 2 lager styles one a dark version and another a euro version that I could have sworn was imported. It is really rare for a Californian brewery to nail the euro styles. They nail it here. Split an appetizer from next door (different review) and the upscale vibe of the food really went well the high quality beers here. They also have full liquor but it isn't upfront or obvious. I think this location is kinda new as I don't remember it 2-3 ago when I last visited this town. But next time I do visit I'll probably make a ritual stop here to inaugurate a weekend stint.

    Amazing food. The fried capers in the Caesar alone changed my life--I now fry capers at home like…read moreI'm on a mission. Service is next-level friendly (they're basically homies), and everything comes out quick without cutting corners. I somehow remember everyone's name... except Alex? (Is it Alex? Sorry, man. I'll get it eventually.) The ambiance is like your favorite slightly-chaotic dive bar--mounted animal heads and all--but way cleaner. No shade Monty. The music swings from emo to Shania Twain and somehow always works. There's solid outdoor seating if inside isn't your vibe. I've learned how to play Mario Kart on their little TV, discovered I don't hate Cats, and even squeezed in some laptop time (WiFi's a little iffy, but there are spots nearby if you need it). Honestly, this place is kind of epic--and it's because of the staff and guests are SC beasties and beauties

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    Awww these reviews make me sad because this place is awesome! I have been here 3 times…read more The first time I went with by boyfriend and it was so nice we had to come back. Erica the bartender helped us at the bar with food and drinks. The second time I was engaged and I wanted my engagement party there. We set it up by the couches with "Happy Engagement" sign, "she said yes" napkins, Ring straws and Ring balloons. We all talked, took photos, had mimosas and brunch. Everyone was attentive and just had an amazing time. about 20 people showed up. The third time we went to the pool with 3 kids. It was a bit pricy for 5 people with food and drinks. It also did take a little long like 30 minutes for drinks but it was fun and the pool was warm. They brought out a pretzel that was rock hard. When I told them they quickly brought me a new one that was soft.

    Got to the pool about 330 the great pool attendant- server got us a drink per happy hour…read more.. She never informed us from the get go - POOL CLOSES AT 5. Last yr I spent many sunset evenings w/o ever being asked to leave .. guess they thought I was a member. I asked her about happy hour food and she said happy hour is in the bar... I told her I wanted to check out the happy hour and went inside -she should have informed the pool closes at 5 at that point. I said hi to the bartender and inquired of the happy hour and that I was enjoying the pool. He then informed me at the bar to get happy hour prices I had to eat in the bar and that I could not take my happy hour food outside to the pool. The young man at that point should have informed me of the pool closing at 5 as well. I ordered. 2 tacos and grilled shrimp and it took 52min to arrive. I asked the guy bartending twice if he ordered my food. I got back to the pool. It was a few minutes after five after jumping into the pool the nice attendant informed me the pool is closed. I got charged $ 35 x2 for two people to not use the pool because I went inside to get happy hour food. A lot of non communication A lot of taking advantage of peeps unaware ! Not cool

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