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4.1 (40 reviews)

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Lovely river view!
Hannah L.

Met up with my boyfriend for Happy Hour here last week. I had my car, so I chose this place hoping the garage parking could be validated. Spoiler alert: they don't validate so parking will cost you $9.60/hr or something. But let's not dwell. The experience of the restaurant was lovely! The happy hour pasta we got was a wide noodle with an Alfredo sauce and bacon, which was delicious. We also ordered a shrimp cocktail which they served well, and after HH ended we also split a pepperoni & hot honey pizza. The pizza had the thinnest crust I have ever seen- I almost wonder if it was made from rice flour or some other gluten free recipe because it wasn't in any language's definition of a bread product. But that's ok, it was tasty! I really want to come back with some girlfriends and order the Caesar salad and fries, the salad looked about 8" tall! The service was a little weird- seat yourself during happy hour but go to the bar to order- that's not the weird part. That's fine but if you order food for 2 people, then a food runner brings it to you, the food runner or a server or someone, should also bring plates and silver for each person at the table. When the pizza came out we were given a single share plate. Like what??? So twice during our meal we had to personally go to the station that looks like a server station for silverware, share plates, and water. It isnt clearly labeled if that is the expectation or if that is supposed to be only handled by staff- we felt weird grabbing it ourselves because we know having worked in service that's not usually what you want- guests hands in and all over the clean table setting stuff. They were playing good music and had a tv or two with sports on. All in all I really enjoyed the vibe, most of the food, and I'm sure I will be going back there again.

Duck Bolognese & fries.
Ben J.

My first time here, I've never heard anything bad from my friends who've gone. The space is beautiful and the vibes def give bar/tavern but not in a trashy way. I sat at the bar since it was a walk in and for a late night it was packed (not a bad thing). Service was good, bartenders were friendly and checked on me and other people at the bar frequently which doesn't always happen when you sit at the bar of a restaurant. The food was good, it came out faster than I anticipated but also not a bad thing! The house favorites are the favorites for a reason. Overall had a good time.

Janey P.

I had been wanting to try this place since it opened and finally had a brunch reservation - and it didn't disappoint! The entrance area is a bit small so it can get crowded quickly but luckily the wait wasn't too long. Beautiful restaurant - gorgeous view of the river and thoughtfully designed. It was a gorgeous day when I came and all the doors and windows were open. We were sat inside but there's so much flow between the outside and inside. I got a delicious cocktail and the breakfast pizza. The pizza was so unique and delicious - perfectly crispy thin crust. Extremely friendly staff as well. I'm already plotting a trip back for dinner!

Guinness
Javi L.

Great views, solid half Caesar + fries and deviled eggs, but the mortadella sliders stole the show. Seriously, those little guys were the MVP of the night--savory, delicious, and very much worthy of a second order.

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Jessica B.

Great experience at Lucky Duck. Enjoyed the pecan old fashioned, buffalo wings, and Caesar salad. Views of the water were incredible. Service was great at the high top table area. Will be returning

Espresso
Vanessa N.

The cutest spot right near Northern Liberties opened up just in time for summer! I had the best lunch here this weekend. The food is SO good (they do brunch every Saturday & Sunday) and it was so nice to look out along the water Highly recommend coming for a girls day or date night, and make sure to get the fries they were the perfect combo of thin and crunchy!

Such a relaxing vibe
Dan M.

Always a great time here; food and drinks and ambiance Been here about 5 times now Must try their tavern wings

Karen T.

Great views of the Delaware River and nice landscaping. We sat in the seat yourself area and ordered brunch from the bar. Their espresso martini is very good with fresh orange. Beer list is limited. Servers were pleasant. Fries were seasoned. Pork sausage was too heavy on sage for our liking. Eggs were cooked perfectly. Pizzas on other tables were very thin. Get there early if you want a good seat.

Espresso martinis (pretty good!)
Courtney L.

Very disappointed in my experience at Lucky Duck. I came in with high expectations after hearing glowing reviews from friends and family, but it just didn't live up to the hype. We arrived for happy hour at 5pm on a Friday, and it was packed. The bar was extremely loud; so much so that it made it hard to even have a conversation. The whole resturant was loud even when we sat down at our seat! For happy hour, we ordered the chicken fingers, Caesar salad with fries, and the tuna tartare. The standout here was the tartare; it was fresh and flavorful, but the portion was comically small and mostly guacamole. The chicken fingers were pretty standard, nothing special but still enjoyable. The Caesar salad, however, lacked flavor. The fries were a highlight; super crispy and well done. I also really enjoyed the espresso martinis; the drinks overall were solid, and the servers were all lovely. We were seated for dinner just before 6pm and ordered the pepperoni pizza, duck bolognese, and mortadella sliders. The pizza was actually very good; thin, crispy, bar-style, and definitely something I'd order again. The mortadella sliders were also a win. I loved that they were served on focaccia; great flavor and a fun concept. Unfortunately, the duck bolognese was a major letdown. It had almost no flavor and was shockingly overpriced for the quality. Overall, I wouldn't rush back. If I did return, it would likely just be for drinks and the view, not the food.

Kiwi
Tori F.

4 stars mostly for ambiance, location on the water, and the drinks. Food was lackluster, especially the $38 steak frites. Fries were over-seasoned but had good crisp and the steak was tough. The caesar salad was the best thing we ate. Maybe better to try the pizzas and small bites during happy hour.

Ray M.

New addition to Columbus Blvd. Beautiful river views. Very vibrant and bustling on my visit. I recommend checking this place out when you're looking for a nice range of good beers on tap and decent food menu. The pizzas looked good. I just had a Guinness and fries. The Guinness pour was awesome! The staff were very professional and accommodating overall. I can see this place doing very well due to the location and a really nice alternative to some of the other bars/restaurants nearby.

Sour cream and onion pizza
Hayden D.

Went here for a dinner date and was very excited. The atmosphere is incredible and the view is amazing even on a rainy day. The restaurant is very cute as well albeit a little crowded. The service was very friendly and pretty quick. There were out of some of our top options which was a little upsetting but the others items were still good. The drinks were mostly good as well. The sour cream and onion pizza was very unique and would recommend trying it as it is so different. Overall a good time but nothing super crazy.

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Zachary D.

Lucky Duck is a beautifully designed, perfectly located New American bistro that I can already tell will become my local go-to for great vibes, scenic views, and excellent drinks. I stopped by for a quick look during their soft opening, and it only made me more excited for what's to come. It feels like the perfect spot for almost any occasion--from casual meetups with friends to a more intimate first date or date night. The staff was incredibly friendly, happily showing me around and greeting everyone who walked through the door with genuine smiles. It left me confident that the service here will be just as great as the atmosphere.

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