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    Fat Duck Tavern

    3.2 (33 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Burger
    Bella b.

    Fat Duck Tavern - Madison, CT We both got the classic burger. It was okay--ordered medium, and it came out a little dry. That said, I really like the ambiance of this place. Cozy spot with a nice vibe, definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.

    A Fat Duck burger . It was good
    Jaimie D.

    We went for a celebration at 6 on a Friday . Not crowded , a few empty tables . Ordered drinks from the drink menu - elderberry lemon vodka for me ( very very tart and a clear color with no elderberry at all in it ) . I wanted something for Fall - but none were on the menu . No special drinks for the season . The menu is nice and small , again , no specials , no special board , we were told of no specials . So we all ordered burgers and drunkin noodles and the salmon $36 for a small small piece of salmon and spinach - very small but tasty . Noodles were sticky and clumsy to eat . The burgers were good . The French fries were amazing ! We were looking for a nice piece of cake or a pumpkin ice cream - but they only had two dessert options . Chocolate mouse in a martini glass for $15 and banana pudding - so we skipped dessert and coffee and went to Dairy Queen . I did ask the waitress about the smoked brisket we saw on Facebook and she explained that that was a special for one night only . It did look delicious ! It is pretty inside . Waitress was ok , she really didn't speak . My drink was toooo tart , wine spritzer was very small , whiskey drink was insultingly small - like one once of whisky in the bottom of the glass . It didn't feel like a " tavern ". And the food did not feel like "fine dining" Seems like a restaurant with an identity crises . The food was good , but with so so many places around , the 8 of us would not go back . We left wishing for pumpkin cake and coffee . We left wanting more .

    Mussels and the Buffalo Cauliflower
    Kelsey W.

    I saw on Facebook that the Fat Duck opened recently and my mom and I decided to stop by! The food was truly out of this world! Definitely recommend getting the mussels they were the best I have ever had! With any restaurant first opening there will always be kinks but the staff and owners seem to be handling it beautifully. We went on a Wednesday and the place was packed! Our server was incredibly attentive and handled everything like a breeze. I also want to mention the inside of the restaurant is gorgeously decorated. As time continues, this is definitely going to be a very hot spot!

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