Always surprised by how much I like this place. Salads are decent. Consistent. Good place to gather with friends. Low key, casual but comfortable. read more

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They updated the menu and as luck might have it, we were disappointed that Brussels Sprouts were a casualty of the new direction. Beer options are still excellent and while the steak tips app is no longer an option (they do have a downsized version of the old app if you ask) there's a steak tip dinner portion that works. The burger is still very good. The ambiance in the bar where we ate is pretty good as well. They were pretty crowded and we had to wait a bit but that's not on them, just something to plan for on a weekend. Our server was very good. SDT is a solid, reliable spot. If you want basic comfort food they have it and it is prepared very well. We'll keep returning and maybe one day the sprouts will be on a specials menu! read more

Great food, atmosphere and even better service. Servers are down to earth and make time to listen and talk to customers. I go here every time visiting my dad in Stratford. read more

Sitting Duck Tavern - New American Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

I met a friend here for dinner on a Friday night. We were warmly greeted upon arriving and seated promptly. Our server was amazing, she was tending a full bar and waiting on tables. Our drinks came first then we split the duck wings. Now when was the last time you saw duck wings on a menu? we had to try them and were happy we did. Next we had our entrees. I had the tavern cod and my friend had the goat salad with salmon. My meal was really tasty and so was my friend's salad however she noted that the salmon was overcooked. The tavern is like a locals place. Many conversations and people in and out. It was cozy , Quite friendly and unpretentious. The prices are mid range. Check them out! read more

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Came here after visiting the amazing library that's nearby. The Mocktail, my sister and I had was delicious. However, we were not a fan of any of the food we got. I would say everyone was really nice. The service was great, but the food wasn't and that's the main reason I go to a restaurant aside from good service of course read more

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Went to the Sitting Duck in Stratford, place has various locations across CT. Just got a few bites to eat and sat in the bar area. Shared some Philly Egg rolls, steak tips and a Bird Cage chicken sandwich. Everything was pretty good, the steak tips were my favorite, came with a good pepper aioli to dip in. The Philly Egg rolls were different, almost had a Mexican vibe to them with adding the green pepper, they weren't bad, just different, enjoyed the dipping sauce those came with. Fries and chicken sandwich were tasty, nothing special. Good place to grab a drink and snacks. read more

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We started our meal with the Zbar Calamari - which had hot cherry peppers, basil and hot oil. This was just enough to take those hunger pains away. The calamari was fresh and the hot oil was a nice addition. Our meals - mine the cadillac burger had both bbq sauce and chipotle ranch with cheddar cheese blend and fronions. Just enough topping so your not all messy but enough that the burger tasted really good. I asked for my fries well done so they had a nice crisp and were so good I used no ketchup. My husband's meal was a swordfish with a nice sear with a creamy pesto pasta. My husband does not have the opportunity for swordfish often. However, he was very happy with his swordfish today. His meal came with a large portion of pasta so we shared it. A small but well done menu. read more

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We were a party of 5 with a number of people with allergies. Kudos to the chef and staff. They were very accommodating and super friendly about it. Our server was the best. The food was really tasty, well seasoned. Their apps were delicious. Get the duck wings!!! Wow!!! The sticky Korean BBQ sauce in them was pure umami. The menu had a great assortment of items from comfort food to burgers and chicken sandwiches to pasta and higher end dishes like beef tips and salmon. We will definitely go especially knowing they can alter dishes when necessary for allergies. Thanks Sitting Duck Tavern. read more

Recently went back with friends and 4 out of 5 had the steak tips. I have to say taste wise they were delicious but for $20 something dollars again the portion size was for a child. I have never been to any other restaurant that's so stingy in portion size ever. read more

We sat for forty minutes and never even got our drinks. We ordered 3 drinks off the menu and were told they had none of the ingredients to make any of them. We then ordered 3 glasses of wine and never got them. read more

Got the Thai salad- lettuce was wilted and salad was small and skimpy- nothing to it. The sitting stir fry was ok, too saucy and you have to tell them to go light on the sauce as it is otherwise it just tastes like pure salt. The kids pasta is soaked in butter. My kids wouldn't even eat it. Broccoli was inedible. I would never go back. Wait staff were friendly but really very bad food. read more

Sitting Duck Tavern - New American Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

Noooo! Ordered takeout from here for the first time! While I was pretty happy with my salad that was "Tex Mex /lime inspired, it didn't have any lime flavor. The cheesesteak egg rolls didn't taste like anything, you really could say it had any filling because I could tell cheesesteak at all. But the most disappointing was the boneless wings, $15 for 5 and they were sooo dry!! They were over cooked and you really had to drink water to get them down. The "mango habanero" flavor was undetectable as they were dry rub and flavorless. Bummer!! read more

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Food and service (Ryan) was phenomenal. The Salmon was the best I ever had. And the Beef tips was another 10 out of 10.

Good food, good service, and a very good vibe. I recommend on Sundays when wine is half off!

The service was great here but sadly the food was not the best; the soup was great, the portion for the beef plate was underwhelming, and the beef tips were a tad bit over-salted. I have been to the Trumbull and Oxford locations and although the menus vary I think it's better to go to one of those locations! However, the homey feel and warm ambiance is lovely here in the Stratford location read more

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Great food and service love going there with the wife everything on the menu is worth it

Service/staff were very pleasant. The beef tips are out of this world. So tender and flavorful. The French fries are soooo good! I keep ordering the beef tips. Maybe next time I'll try something else. Ambiance was comfortable as well. read more

Stuck in Stratford for the night and looked online for nearby restaurants. This place popped up. Looking at their menu this was a no brainer. The scallop scampi looked scrumptious. Ten minutes later I'm sitting in the bar area looking for my scallops. Nope. It was a special that ended a few days earlier. &@$&@)(&&@$ Well I'm here, I'm hungry, and they have beer. Lets get the seafood special. As good as the scallop scampi looked, this tasted better! Lots of crab legs, shrimp, scallops etc over a bed of rice with some tomato based sauce/gravy. Absolutely delicious. Topped off the meal with a nice slice of cheesecake with real whipped cream. Winner! Great food. Great service. Nice atmosphere. Definitely worth checking out. read more

The ambience and the general atmosphere of the place is welcoming. The food is about average no sweat there.

Stopped in for an impromptu early dinner for the first time. Cute little tavern with a small dining room & bar area. They also have an outdoor patio area. Music was spot on in this feel-good vibe dive space. Our server, Sean was super attentive to our needs while also watching the bar. I would have liked to see a bigger dinner entree selection, but they had some unique fare on their menu. We had the Pierogies, fabulous mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts, cheesesteak egg rolls, and the birdcage chicken sandwich. Food was amazingly delicious & prices were average. We would definitely stop back again when in this neck of the woods! read more

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We always have great meals here. Stand outs are the steak tips and the goat cheese salad! The waitstaff is always super friendly. It's definitely one of our favorite cozy spots in town! read more

went to meet friend and hang, it was nice choice ; especially service was friendly and ambiance was cozy: like environment and food was great ; drink choice was good , helped by server. recommended read more

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We came to Sitting Duck Tavern this weekend for my dad's birthday. I had previously tried their food (and loved it) through take out when COVID first started and was excited to finally go to the restaurant. I was pleasantly surprised by how nice the inside of the restaurant was and our waiter did a great job of seating all 6 of us at a large table, far from anyone else. For drinks my sister and I got the espresso martini with baileys, my mom got a cosmo, and my dad got a draft beer. The espresso martini was phenomenal! I kind of wish I had saved it for the end as dessert as the Bailey's made it extra creamy. They also had a large selection of local draft beer. For apps, we got the duck wings, bacon brussel sprouts, and truffle fries. Everything was great but the brussel sprouts really stood out to me! They were so crispy and had this lovely maple glaze on top. Even my boyfriend, who hates brussel sprouts, enjoyed them. The duck wings were also super tasty and a unique item to see on the menu! For dinner I got the bacon cheddar mac and cheese. It was excellent! I loved the addition of the peas in the dish and bacon and breadcrumbs were perfectly crisped. Other entrees that were ordered were the Cali burger, chicken Milanese ciabatta, pork cutlet, and Buffalo bomb. I tried a taste of each and everything was fantastic and high quality! Overall I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone in the valley. Great service, drinks, and food - all at an affordable price. I am excited to try their outdoor patio area once it warms up! Thank you for making my dad's birthday dinner a great one! read more

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I picked up some takeout from here - Cadillac burger for me, Chicken Alfredo for my boyfriend. My burger was good - I expected the onions to be a little soggy since it was takeout but they were still flavorful. My fries were also good but just wish I had more. My boyfriend said his pasta was average and wished he got a burger like I did. He had some leftover Alfredo but the oil had separated and was not super appetizing. read more

Sitting Duck Tavern - Chicken Alfredo pasta - New American Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

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I guess I haven't learned. Decided to try take out again from Stratford Sitting Duck. Sitting Duck burger medium rare? Sorry but not again. I'm the dope. read more

Sitting Duck Tavern - This is my medium rare Sitting Duck Burger. - New American Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

We visited this restaurant and enjoyed our meal. Our server was so sweet, kind and friendly. She really made our time out enjoyable. Our meals were delicious and we will definitely visit again. Very quaint restaurant. read more

Sitting Duck Tavern - New American Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

Anything I've ever eaten here has been either good or great. I wish there was more parking but the food makes everytime worth it. I love their buffalo wrap and the salmon is superb. The sweet potato fries are delictable. read more

This place is really chill and good vibe!! The martini drinks are amazing, the Backyard burger and birdcage sandwich were VERY good and the service from Cooper was spectacular!! So many good things on the menu, we will be back the next time we are in the area!! read more

We have lived in Stratford for 12 years and always forget about this restaurant. My husband surprised me by setting up a sitter to watch the kids for our anniversary. He said we could go wherever I wanted for dinner. Quick search on Yelp and the Sitting Duck popped up. Menu and reviews looked good, so we decided to give it a try. It was a Tuesday night, but the bar area was pretty busy. They gave us a choice of sitting in the bar or in the restaurant. We decided bar area looked nice. They have a great selection of local beers on tap. We ordered the fried calamari with the hot peppers for appetizer. Delicious! We both ordered the steak tips with mashed potatoes for dinner. Mine medium rare and his medium well. They were perfectly cooked per our order (except they gave us the wrong plates). Tuesday night is trivia night. We didn't play, but there was a few large groups involved. The questions were not easy ones! Just the steak tips alone could make this a frequent spot for us! Highly recommend. read more

Philly cheese steak rolls are insanity. Really Good in a chill atmosphere. Great gem in Stratford. read more

Sitting Duck Tavern - New American Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

So I went there again because my usual go to burger place (Joey Cs) wasn't open yet. Very disappointed in the burger this time. Medium RARE - I think not! Why is this such a hard concept to execute?? Shoulda returned it but was in a hurry. Also noticed multiple staff members being a bit "unclean". For example - using bar napkins to wipe up a big soil behind the bar, Not washing or sanitizing hands then going over to the consignment station to fill up ketchup ramekins. Staff was very friendly and I tipped very well bc of that. Wanted to like this place but won't be back. read more

Sitting Duck Tavern - The "medium RARE" burger - uh, not quite. - New American Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

Came for lunch with coworkers, i had been here a few years ago on a sunday for football and remembered the food being good. We ordered 3 salads (1 Cobb, 2 goats with added chicken for 3.99 more) and a sandwich. The salads arrived and I was not impressed with the size, for 17 bucks I should get a big sized salad in my opinion. Also there were no candied walnuts to be found and it definitely said it on the menu. So I found our waiter and asked about them, he had no idea and said he would check. He came back with 2 sides of walnuts. We tasted them and they were in no way candied, they tasted like plain burnt walnuts. We actually wound up giving them to the coworker who got the Cobb salad and had already finished it as he stated "im Still so hungry i dont care if they taste bad I need more to eat". The goat salads were very tasty, same with the other orders per their comments, just not impressed with the size of them for the money. Would I be back? Maybe, but I would probably stick with apps and drinks like the first time I came here. read more

Sitting Duck Tavern - Goat salad- 13.49 plus 3.99 for added chicken ($17) - New American Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut

The truffle fries were amazing. The duck wings were very good, just slightly different from regular chicken wings in texture. The service was great. Definitely check it out! read more

Sat and had the beef tips and would like to say the service from Amanda was amazing. She was attentive and helpful, ready to answer any question and a great server overall! read more

Disappointing. Ordered a burger, butternut squash "soup" and a salad. The place was empty but the Kitchen was very slow. Once we did receive our meal, the soup was actually a stew with chicken and vegetables. I asked if that was the soup - I thought i received the meal. This was the "soup." The burger was very rare, not medium as ordered. Sent the burger back, asking for a medium burger. When the new burger finally arrived, it was so burnt, it was not edible. They comped the soup and burger. The waitress was new and very apologetic (she is the only reason for the 2 stars). I felt bad for her that the kitchen was so incredibly slow and the food was terrible. Disappointing that we were there for an hour and 20 minutes and left hungry. read more

We were in the area so the wife picked the restaurant. We got there. The place was empty. We ordered the soft pretzel which was good. I ordered a salad bowl with cod fish the wife got buffalo wings and a salad. The problem with an open kitchen is you can see everything. Our food sat under the heat lamps for a long time....... Over 20-25 minutes...or more ......I kept thinking why ??? There was only one other table with people in the place. My wife's salad was made with old lettuce (yellow) my salad bowl was mostly rice and a small bit of salad and a deep fried piece of fish on it. Very sad. Will never go there again. read more

Everything is great here!! Been to Stratford numerous times with friends and family and haven't had any complaints from anyone about their meal. The upstairs seating area at Stratford gets very loud as the sound travels up from foen The waitstaff is very accommodating! read more

Great food and spirits. Staff is amazing!! Service was fast. Waitstaff very knowledgeable. I went with the servers recommended beef tip dinner. Food was cooked perfectly to my liking. This is a must try. read more

This place is great! We ordered two salads and a soup to go. The lime chicken salad was just what my friend wanted. Light and simple. Nice added touch with the tortilla chips. The tomato bisque soup is such a good starter! It was not heavy. Light enough to pair with a salad. The flavor was so good too. I also had the goat cheese salad and added grilled chicken. The fried goat cheese balls are to die for! Just the right portion they give too. The goat cheese was so creamy and goes well with the salad. The dressing was also light and full of flavor. Perfect stop for lunch! read more

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Interesting establishment, upon entering through the door your welcomed with a nice wooden country themed atmosphere, I ordered the burratta salad and was extremely satisfied it was one of the best burratta's I've ever had. My SO enjoyed the house nachos, the service was slightly jet lagged I ordered a ipa draft and the drink didn't arrive until after the appetizers came out. Overall it was a good experience and the donught shop next door is worth checking into while in the area. read more

Sitting Duck Tavern - Nachos and burratta salad - New American Near Me - Stratford, Connecticut