The place was packed since it was move-in weekend, and unfortunately, they were out of a few things. Service was just okay, but our server did handle one situation exceptionally well. We started with the pretzel, which was great. The dipping sauce made it even better. The naked wings were perfectly fried, and both chicken sandwiches--one fried and one grilled--were delicious. The nachos with Cajun chicken were also lovely, with plenty of chicken. The miss of the meal was the smashburger, which really wasn't a smashburger. It was left with only two bites taken. This was where our server really handled the situation beautifully. We didn't ask for anything or complain, but he offered to send the manager over. We told him that wasn't necessary and that it was fine. He then went ahead and took the burger off the bill anyway, which we really appreciated. Overall, the experience started off a little questionable, but it ended on a positive note. Despite a few misses, most of the food was good. read more

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I just feel like you can have good food and have good times if the staff there really cares about the food or service they are making I'm an akward guy I don't complain in person atleast but how we allowing service to be so slow not when they're busy instead there just up there chatting it's a restaurant not a hang out.. please if you want to try this place be mindful of that. Probably won't be back read more

I love coming here! I love all the duck decorations & the low lighting. Service is always fast. The food & drinks are great. My favorite meal to order is the beef tips; so tender & juicy with a perfect aioli! read more

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Stopped on the way home to Philly from Boston. Nice interior, very bright, with plenty of parking. Service was good and prices reasonable. Food was very good, and they have a kids menu. I will definitely return. read more

Well, we should have trusted the reviewers who say the food is not great. Maybe the worst lobster roll I have ever had, for $36 (MP). Boneless barbecue wings were just sticky crumbles. The mashed potatoes were really good, though! read more

I came here for dinner with friends and we had a good time. The interior of the space is big and there's lots of bar, booth, and table seating for groups of different sizes. Service was good and quick, but one of our orders was forgotten about so that was a bit disappointing. We ordered their pierogi, wings, onion soup, lobster roll, and a burger. Everything was actually very good. The pierogis were flavorful and comforting. The french onion soup was perfect for the cold weather. Wings were also pretty standard and good. And, I absolutely loved their lobster roll. Not a bad spot for dinner! read more

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Dear Yelp, I found myself in the area and asked someone for a recommendation. They suggested Sitting Duck. We enjoyed the outside eating area. Our food was delicious across the board. Turkey burger and regular burger were great. BBQ wings and crispy Brussels sprouts stole the show! Yum! We left happy and satisfied. Love, Nicole read more

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Host was not very communicative. Started walking away & never told us to follow. Multiple people at the bar were vaping! Nobody ever refilled our waters. We had finished our meals before anyone checked on us. Food was fine. Ciabatta sandwich was tasty but small. Burger was fine. Chicken Alfredo was awful!!! Nachos were not what we expected. I called it fake cheese, daughter said it was queso. Just not what I had in mind. read more

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A decent choice in the Madison area of Trumbull. Expect a louder crowd and an above average beer menu. I'd recommend the Six Point paired with their Cadillac burger. For dessert, the apple crisp is a sharing size portion. Service was a little slow for a Saturday night but otherwise a more than respectable option over anything that is circling the drain at the Trumbull Mall. I would return. read more

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This is a solid five stars. Their salads are outstanding with fresh greens, ample toppings, and delicious dressings. Service is always good. We usually get our food to go, but the ambience is warm and welcoming. It's always clean and there's a patio for outside dining. I'll be back for more! read more

Good burgers, all the food has been good and excellent service. Great ambiance too. Been there several times and will likely return.

Fun, laid back atmosphere. Was originally told there was a 45 min wait but then a table became available. We started with the bang bang chicken. Wish it had more Flavor. Would pick something else next time. For our mains I got the turkey meatloaf and my husband got the steak tips. Mine was good. Not very visually appealing. My husband's was great. Would go back again but switch up what we got! Service was ok. Could've been quicker. read more

FOOD POISONING My wife and I discovered this place not long ago while looking for good salads. Last night, 6/29/26 was the third time here, third time ordering the Southwest salad. The ONLY thing I had eaten in over 12 hours. Started feeling sick on the ride home, then the cramps and I knew what it was. Physically sick all night. What....the....Hell.... read more

We were happy to find the Sitting Duck for a dinner spot along a road trip thru the area. There was easy parking, as this place is located in a small strip mall. Inside has a fun casual vibe, kind of like cabin-on-the-lake decor mixed with sports bar. Our server was super friendly, and all of our food was solid. The beef tips to start were tender and well-seasoned. The chicken sandwich was especially good! Portions are generous. read more

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We've only ever had takeout from the Sitting Duck, and it's super easy to order online! The wait time has been great, and picking up and checking out is a breeze. Once you place your order, they'll give you a ready time. When you get to the restaurant, head straight to the back where the food is bagged and ready for payment. The staff is always friendly, and it's always packed, both at the tables and at the bar. Sometimes, there's a line waiting to be seated. No Reservations :(. Our go-to dish is the duck wings--they're way better than chicken! They're bigger and have a richer flavor. The decor is warm in a dark wood kind of way. Noise level is average. Plus, there's plenty of parking. read more

Been to this restaurant several times and has been fine. We ordered take out and it was almost inedible, why do restaurants serve sub-par food for take out? We expect the same quality in-house and take out. Turned us off big time! Be a while that we try at all. read more

Sitting Duck Tavern is one of my favorites in Trumbull, CT. Their food and service has been consistent ever since they have opened! I went there last week with my friend. I ordered Salmon Piccata and my friend ordered Tavern Cod. Me and my friend agreed that the dishes were very tasty, well prepared and their presentation was on point. We had lot of catching up to do and we were not rushed. From start to finish it was amazing. A must try if you haven't been there yet! They have plenty of seating. In the warmer months they have outside seating as well. Parking is not an issue. I like how close it is to Westfield mall. read more

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We randomly chose the Sitting Duck Tavern for supper on our way down to New Jersey, and I'm so glad we did. The decor is like a modern/rustic tavern mix with tables and booths on the edges and a bar with TVs in the middle. Our server was Elliot. Absolutely spectacular guy! Friendly, professional, got our order spot on, was great with my kid! Highly recommend him if you're here. (He apparently doesn't normally work on Tuesdays, though.) We had the Bang Bang Chicken appetizer. Not as spicy as expected, but the chicken was tender and flavorful. We ate it too quickly for me to take a pic. I ordered one of the Draft beers: Spring House Gunther...not quite local. Our entrees were the Goat Cheese Salad, added steak tips. Absolutely delicious. My partner had the Mexicali Bowl with blackened chicken. He said it was good. My kiddo got the Kids Burger with fries from the "Duckling Menu". Elliot brought out a garlic parm sauce for my kiddo when he asked about a garlic sauce. Overall, I highly recommend coming here for a meal and/or drinks. read more

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Our second visit to the Sitting Duck. Friendly service, great cocktails and the food is always good. Some people complain the service is slow, I disagree, it's perfect cause who wants to be rushed out. They give the appropriate attention and when you're ready say the word and they'll take care of you. The bar is the center of the restaurant so it's not a quiet place, but you can still have a conversation and not feel like you're screaming. It's close to Sacred Heart which is great for families visiting their kiddos who want to take them to lunch or dinner nearby. They don't take reservations but if you call 15 minutes before wanting to be seated they'll put your name down. read more

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Went to have a quick bite at the Trumbull location and ordered the nachos as a starter. This was hands down the worst nachos I ever had. The chips were covered in a watery yellow and white sauce, no cheese texture or taste. I let the server know these were not good. He suggested we ask for cheddar cheese next time. Never knew this was required for such a simple appetizer. Beware! read more

Anybody who knows me knows this is my spot! The duck wings are great, but my go-to is always the burrata and an old-fashioned--seriously, no other place comes close to their old-fashioned. I've been here with family, and sometimes I'll just grab a seat at the bar with a book. It's cozy, friendly, and close to home. Can't beat it! read more

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Excellent service. Couldn't be better. Nice beer selection. Great onion soup. Steak tips are great. Been here about 6 times now. Made the mistake of going somewhere else and realized it was a mistake. I'll be back! Update: Don't bother with the seafood pasta special. Sounded good on paper, clams, shrimp, calamari over pasta in FraDiablo sauce. Only 1 small clam on top. Very few tiny pieces of calamari. Shrimp was ok just not jumbo as stated. Sauce was eh. Stick to what they do well. read more

Cute place. Nice to sit outdoors. Menu is mostly fried food. Drinks were good. Service was excellent! We had Madison who is amazing. Thank you read more

Inviting restaurant, great food, decent drinks and pleasant service. Cocktails are too sweet and not enough liquor. The great food and service made up for the weak drink. read more

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I've lived in Trumbull for almost a decade now and Sitting Duck was a great place to take the family for a quick bite or just to hang with your buddies to watch a game. Fast Forward to present day and my last experience was truly awful. They ran out of Guinness and the Asst. Manager's father was walking around like he owned the place kicking people out as they were waiting for their checks and to finish a pint. I felt bad for the bartender as he was just trying to make some money. The atmosphere there has gone down drastically and the menu is bleak. They need to learn to change the menu based on the seasons. The da Silva brothers have proven that they have lost perspective in running this operation. I do not recommend going there to watch a game or to eat unless you like bland, tasteless entrees. Lastly, TV situation is below average. read more

I asked for my burger to be cooked medium but I just received a burger that was so rare it might be a health hazard. read more

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Nic spot in Trumbull. Good for families. Burgers and sandwiches are good. Service is a tad slow but they do a brisk business. Nice selection of beers and good service. read more

Food quality / price (value) rating 9. The atmosphere is eclectic pub. I had the steak tips with shoestring fries. A very nice sized portion (about 8 ounces) of high quality, well trimmed top sirloin steak, cooked as ordered with a perfect char. The "48 hour marinade" proved to be excellent. The fries were cooked "extra well done" as requested, something a lot of other restaurants seem unable to accomplish. I also had a Bloody Mary that was excellent, which generously included three large olives and three pieces of celery! The wife had the Salmon Piccata with sun dried tomatoes and capers. A very nice sized portion of salmon, and a wonderful and generous serving of Piccata sauce. She stayed that her entrer was also excellent. The service was very good - friendly and attentive. The restaurant is small, probably seats about 40, plus a bar that seats about 12. There was a boisterous, local crowd mix of blue collar and white collar patrons the night we were there, so laughing loudly was expected. Although this was our first visit to this restaurant, we'll certainly be back, and I look forward to going to their other two restaurants of the same name! read more

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We haven't been here in years and we live in Trumbull. When The Sitting Duck first opened, they were great. Always crowded and a fantastic menu. As time has gone on, sadly it's not the same great find anymore. They can make a burger to order, salads are good - but that's unfortunately where it ends. Ordered their staple menu classic of beef tips with mashed potatoes. They are made "medium-rare," but in the past used to make them cooked to order if you wanted them cooked more. I ordered them "medium" and the waitress said they are cooked "medium-rare" or can be cooked to "well-done." Nothing in-between. That's ridiculous. This wasn't the case in the past. For $23 for the plate, you should be cooking to order. There's no reason not to aside from laziness. When I persisted, the waiters said, she would inquire about "medium-well." You can see in the picture below how "well-done" my meat came out. My family ordered burgers, salads and a Kids Mac & Cheese and were happy. We returned the calamari appetizer. Tiny rings, tiny tentacles, and chewy. Overall - the place is okay - but nothing like it used to be. It's priced reasonably, so points for that. read more

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Amazing food. Great ambiance. Service was excellent. Can't wait to go back. Cool mural on the wall. I really like the beer menu.

Ordered takeout and picked up in Trumbull. Not sure why I bother to tip on takeout. These More Rons can't even bag food properly. 3 of the 4 items were in the bag. Second time at this location, picked up takeout, tipped and looked in bag. Realized I should have taken everything out of their boxes to find what was missing. Holy Cr@p. It's bagging food that matches the ticket that prints in the kitchen! It's not that hard!! 0 for 2. No more chances. read more

I really enjoyed the tavern. I went around 2pm so not many people. The atmosphere was relaxed, and the restaurant clean. Our server was great, and the food was on point. I had a drink as well, and it was great quality. I really enjoyed the overall experience. read more

Came here for the first time a month ago and it was so good! This is a great local bar and restaurant, but it is not huge. The food was tasty and the portions were perfect. Service was as quick as we expected and the booth we sat in was very comfortable as well! The bathrooms were clean and there is plenty of parking out front. I may not recommend you come here with your children, as this is a bar and adult setting with a quieter feel to it. Highly recommend checking this place out! read more

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Good food , great ambience close to my daughter's college so that was a plus. Priced reasonably .we will definitely return when in the area

The quality of the food has gone down drastically. It is delivered to your table with no thought to appearance. Beef tips were too tough to slice into with a steak knife. If you eat with your eyes first you will be disappointed. Manager listened to my comments but had a removed attitude. Save your money and go somewhere else. read more

Sitting Duck is a solid, though not spectacular, local spot. Food and service is always solid, and my beef tips were tasty. I feel like it's a place that has a little bit of everything and they do things solidly. I can't quite put my finger on what's keeping it from going to the next level, but overall it's a solid restaurant that we'll continue to frequent every other month or so. read more

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Decent little bar with above average bar food. Fun place to hang out. Bartenders were on it and did a great job. Wings were very good. Also has a grilled cheese and tomato bisque very good as well!! read more

I had a great experience, food was wonderful, will definitely indulge here again. Staff was friendly, atmosphere was clean and quiet. Manager came out and checked on us. Food was reasonable. Drinks were decent. Will visit again, I signed up for emails and specials read more

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Great spot near the Trumbull Mall-excellent beer list and my chicken BLT was yummy. Had the Kent Fall IPA and service was excellent. I'll be back read more

Good, solid club style food. Fun atmosphere and a good service. FYI...bar does not have fresh mint which was disappointing for my Hugo Spritz. :( read more