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    The Blue Duck

    4.3 (538 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Angela W.

    Very delicious and would recommend. I saw other reviews that talked about the service but we didn't have any issues and everyone was very kind. Our server was not very attentive but she had back up that was. The hostess checked in on us and offered sauces to go along with my breakfast. Great recommendations. Loved the breakfast. It was busy but the wait was not bad at all.

    Maria E.

    The Blue Duck has some of the best burgers I've had in Stl. I still dream about the crab rangoon burger. They change their menu seasonally, which gets me excited to try something new. Everything I've had here has been good. They also have a wide variety of beers.

    Half order biscuits and gravy
    Emily S.

    Visited the Blue Duck for brunch with a friend for the first time! It was stellar. I had the biscuits and gravy which I loved. Major bonus points for the jalapeno sausage and bacon on top. My friend ordered the brisket benny, she thought that the brisket was kind of dry but she liked the brown butter hollandaise sauce & jalapeño jam. Then we of course had to get some desserts too. She went with the bread pudding which is 10/10 in her words and then I tried the Crème brûlée macaroon which was kind of funky & fun.

    Sunny P.

    I've been here multiple times, it's a classic brunch and lunch spot, and when the weather's nice I'd really recommend sitting on the rooftop or patio. They have a kids menu, which is a nice option, plus a little bakery and pastry section on the side. I've tried a handful of things here including the avocado toast, the egg benedict, the pork belly, and a few cocktails, and everything has been really good. The tater tots are also great. Works well for any group size. They have a parking lot that can fill up, but there's plenty of street parking as backup. Service has always been fast and friendly. Definitely recommend, will be back.

    Brisket quesarito, Chorizo bowl
    Tri P.

    We've been here multiple times, and we've been satisfied every time. I'm from Texas, so while nothing comes close to the BBQ there, this place has some close contenders. The service is quick, and there's lots of seating in the place. Nice casual-vibe place to go for lunch or dinner. Among the many things ordered, we got the burnt ends, the pork belly cheese fries, the chorizo bowl, and brisket quesarito. All of the dishes were good, but from bottom to top, it starts with the chorizo bowl. Overall, it's a decent dish, can't go wrong with tator tots and meat. It was exactly as was described, but maybe the chorizo didn't hit as hard as it usually does? Next would the brisket quesarito. Overall, an excellent dish with tons of dynamic flavors and textures. The crunch of the tators, the richness of the brisket, the creaminess of the avocado, and the sweetness of the jam -- really makes a complete experience. The cheese fries/burnt ends I would list together because they're very similar. It's a very rich/decadent experience. I'm not saying it's the most fancy tasting dish, but man does it push gluttonous spot in me. Really rich and the meat was very tender. The sweetness of the BBQ hit really good, and the cheese sauce was the extra cherry on top. Overall, a really good place. The desserts were pretty good as well. 4/5 stars.

    Olivia N.

    Came for brunch on a Sunday morning still lots of seating and was seated fast. We explored the rooftop and considered eating upstairs, but it was a little too windy for our liking. The food came out super quick. Our service was a little spotty nice day (we never got a refill on water). Ordered the French toast it was pretty good, maybe not as good as the first time I got it.

    coffee & cardamom old fashioned
    Jesse S.

    You walk in, they tell you to order at the counter, hand you a number, and for a split second you think "oh, this is gonna be a glorified Chipotle situation." Reader. It is not. It is a Trojan horse for one of the best burgers in St. Louis (my wife says I'm being dramatic for calling it THE best; I say I am not NOT going back for another). We enjoyed everything we order: the pork belly burnt ends and cashew chicken wings, and a coffee & cardamom old fashioned that sounds like a personality disorder but tastes like a vibe, smoky, a touch sweet, and very drinkable year-round. The Sam Elliott burger, BBQ sauce, bacon, crunchy onions, brioche, is named for a man who has never disappointed anyone, and neither does the sandwich. And the meatloaf is NOT your grandma's brick: tender, charred at the edges, laid over silky mashed potatoes with broccolini, perhaps closer to a chop steak than a loaf in the best possible way. Vibe is farm-chic: old church pews, repurposed interior doors, a proper bar up front, plus a patio and rooftop for when the weather cooperates. Fun fact -- it's named after the blue duck Billy Madison paints in elementary school, which is a fantastic piece of trivia and tells you absolutely nothing accurate about the actual restaurant. 4.7 Stars. Picking Nits: the counter-order setup is efficient, but it sets expectations in the wrong direction for the first 90 seconds, you brace for fast-casual and instead get something considerably more ambitious. Food comes out fast once you've ordered, which is great if you're hungry and slightly jarring if you wanted a slow, lingering dinner. And the Billy Madison naming is charming trivia but entirely misleading as a vibe preview, no complaints about the actual restaurant, just the branding expectations it sets. If The Blue Duck were a character: Ron Swanson. Hear me out. If Ron ate here, he'd be suspicious of the entire experience until his first bite of protein -- the counter ordering, the repurposed doors, a burger named after a fellow mustachioed American, all of it registering as potentially too clever. Then the Sam Elliott hits his plate, he takes one bite, and the skepticism dissolves into the quiet respect of a man who has found his people. Looks rustic. Has strong feelings about meat. Secretly sophisticated -- plays saxophone in a jazz club under a fake name, builds his own furniture, would 100% approve of the farm-chic decor once the protein has spoken. Presents as simple. Isn't.

    Breakfast Poutine
    Hannah W.

    Went today for brunch, everything was so good! We got the poutine, biscuits and gravy, the Sam Elliot burger and the classic breakfast platter. The gravy that comes on the poutine should be bottled! Soooo good. The service was also great! Everything came out hot, fresh, and fast!

    Hot Honey Cheddar Burger
    Mandie B.

    The Blue Duck is now going to be on my list of places to visit more often. I went last night for dinner with my hubby and a friend and it was such a great experience. When we arrived, the parking lot was mostly full, but we were able to find street parking close by. Once we walked inside, we were greeted by the hostess and she told us to take a look at the menu and then order at the counter. We reviewed the menu and made some decisions on dinner. We were all excited to try the spinach/artichoke dip so we ordered that as a starter. Then we ordered our meals. My friend and I both ordered the chicken blt. I asked for tots as my side and my friend ordered the salad as a side. My hubby ordered the spicy burger bc he loves all things spicy. He also ordered a salad as a side. The guys ordered drinks. A margarita for one and a lager for the other. I just asked for water. After ordering at the counter, we were easily able to find a table to sit at while we waited for our food. The bartender came over with our drinks and made sure we each received a cup of water (and yes, I took the cups home because they told me I could)! The spinach dip came out quickly, and while it was creamy and tasted great. It was not as hot as I had hoped, more like room temperature. I wanted to ask them to heat it up, but did not want to be difficult. Despite the temperature, the dip tasted great and there was a good amount for us to share. When our food came out, everything looked great. My chicken blt was good, the chicken was still moist and flavorful and the avocado spread and sauce on the bun was really great. I almost ate the whole thing. My hubby said his burger was awesome and that he would def get it again. In fact, I would order the same thing again too and plan to next time I visit. Service was great throughout the night. We had lots of people checking in with us and they made sure we had enough to drink as well as enough to eat. The guys were so friendly and helpful especially since my friend was being excessive with is margarita requests! Thanks for the service. Once we were done, they closed out our bill and we paid and then were on our way. With full bellies and good memories. Can't wait to try this spot for brunch since that's what I hear is the best!

    Drea H.

    The blue duck is a great spot to grab a drink, meal, or better yet a sweet from the bakery case. Hands down best bakery items in Maplewood, id give 5 stars just for the cookies and macaroons alone. They also have a brunch which is nice, but never been. Over the years we've enjoyed the duck fried rice but have discovered the past two times it just doesn't live up to the hype anymore - idk changed recipe? New chef? Now we don't get that, it's usually greasy and tastes off.. other options on the menu are relatively solid and they always have fresh offerings. The atmosphere is a little different, you order at the counter then sit down. We had multiple people from the staff helping us during our short visit. Everyone is always nice. This is a Maplewood classic, don't skip it!

    Burrito
    Nicolette V.

    Yum! We went here for brunch on Saturday around 10:30 am and we were seated immediately. You order at the counter then you can continue to get table service once you are seated. The servers are very attentive. The place is decorated cute and a little hipster (are we still saying hipster in 2026?). I got the breakfast burrito without the meat so I cannot review it fully-- I loved the ranchero sauce and the cheese sauce inside the burrito. The burrito is big enough for 2 people to share, especially if you get a side! My friend got the ham benedict and loved it. The ham is a nice cut (not too fatty) and the hollandaise sauce is very tasty. Fries were obviously made fresh and had a delicious buttery afternote to them. They have a lovely dessert case which I am looking forward to sampling next time.

    Dessert counter
    Ali P.

    Came here for an early dinner. When you walk in there's menus and a counter where you'll order at. There's not much room at the front so it was awkward to stand and keep shifting out of the way of people while trying to read the menu and decide what to get. Once you order they'll give you a number & you'll be seated. Once your food is ready it's dropped off to your table. For additional drinks you can either go up to the bar or order with a staff. I ordered an old fashioned, a beer on draft, the steak & fries, and a cookie sandwich. The old fashioned was ok, I really enjoyed the beer & think I'd stick to trying more of their draft beers. The steak & fries was just ok, considering the price point I wished the steak would've been higher quality as there were pieces almost entirely of fat but the steak was cooked to my liking. The chimichurri & the accompanying sauce was excellent! I think I could've skipped the cookie sandwich as it was extremely sweet especially the filling. I'd probably just try a cookie or bread pudding next time. Regarding service it was a little funky as one person sat me and helped me initially, a separate person served my food, then another person took care of me towards the end so it was hard to keep up with who my actual wait staff was. All of the staff were friendly and helpful.

    Deals of the Day

    Blue Duck - new to us as we were looking for a new space for my father-in-law to test his new electric vehicle. The test proved satisfactory as entry into a space went unchallenged, including access to restrooms with a wide, but long hall. Our service that day: fantabulous!! From an engaging team member taking the order to delivery to the manager check: nothing but service & care!! Burgers: huge & tasty! Desserts: plenty of options! We'll be back!

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    Ask the Community - The Blue Duck

    I notice you have a Happy Hour? Any food items on Happy Hour?

    Pork Tacos, Good-Ass Chicken tenders, and $1 off the shareables

    Do take reservation for big group?

    Yes. I've done it.

    Do you have a patio?

    Yes! They have a small, dog friendly patio. See inside for seating.

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    This restaurant has been on my list for awhile, consistently popping up on my socials. Based upon…read morethe way it's decorated inside and the fact that Labyrinth was playing while we were here, they seem to be going for a Gen X crowd. Lots of little touches that age group will appreciate. Even though the place was packed, we found a seat right away. Service was prompt but not pushy, and based upon how hot the food was when it arrived, it wasn't sitting around in the kitchen for long. Pretty good price for the generous portion. If I had been going straight home after, I could have brought enough in leftovers for another meal. They also have a heavy metal themed brunch, which will be my next thing I have to check out here

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    Last minute decision to go here for dinner as we hadn't been in a while. Lots of full tables but…read moreit was unseasonably hot so no one sitting outside. We were seated quickly and our waitress, Karen, stopped by for drink orders and asked if we had dined there before, that was an affirmative. Karen was no nonsense and efficient, telling us about the special and answering questions about the pot pie. We happened to be seated next to a table from someone I knew, so we didn't have to pretend not to stare at the food they ordered, lol. We just talked about all that we ordered. Their Piccadilly fish looked amazing as did the rib special. I ordered the chicken pot pie, I had been thinking about it, and craving carbs to boot and it didn't disappoint. Karen informed me that it had lima beans and corn, so I wasn't shocked by that. Came in a bowl draped with puff pastry. Pastry was flaky and lightly browned, the base was creamy with lots of chicken chunks, carrots, corn, and lima beans. I haven't had lima beans before and I liked them. I had ordered the soup of the day, Tuscan white bean that sounded great, but I thought it was just ok. Husband ordered the fried chicken with slaw and mashed potatoes. The chicken was HOT! I enjoyed the leg piece I snagged off his plate, the breading is thin and adhered well to the chicken, the slaw was creamy, I didn't try the potatoes. Great home-style food, nice atmosphere, efficient service. Try the pot pie!

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    0.8 mi•Ellendale
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    Stopped in for Saturday breakfast. Greeted and seated promptly…read more James came over and introduced himself and got our drink order. Returned with our drinks and took our order. I wanted to add red pepper and subtract the mushrooms and cheese from the veggie omelette, James was very nice and made sure he could accomodate. Food came out quickly; my potatoes came out with parm on top. James was quick to remedy the situation, leaving me with the omelet and having the potatoes redone. He was great, I hadn't asked for no cheese and didn't realize the potatoes came that way. Omelet was thick and fluffy with lots of veggie filling, I was surprised the peppers where pimentos but I love pimentos so I loved the omelette. He returned the potatoes minus the parm and they were delicious! Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Check out was quick and easy and we are on our way. Love the atmosphere and service and the food is great!

    We were pretty lucky to get a parking spot right out front which was perfect! Our waiter helped us…read moredecide on our meals because we were so torn. The pancakes were delicious and I also opted for a side of sausage. My husband really liked the chicken and waffles and said he really liked how they cooked and seasoned the chicken. You can never go wrong with a homemade root beer and theirs was top notch. It's such a perfect area so go for a stroll after eating too

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    I think this was the fourth year we went to the Art Outside fair. We love it! It was super hot this…read moreyear and both attendees and vendors were really feeling the heat! We walked around looking at art for a while. There was music being played on stage that was not pleasing to the ear (I'm trying to put it nicely), and it was super loud. There has been music other years that wasn't great, but at least it wasn't really loud! After a while, we decided to have lunch. As much as I love the patio, we opted to ear inside so we could be in the AC for a while. We were seated right away - 5 adults and a toddler. The dining room was full - I think everyone was cooling off! We waited maybe 15 minutes and nobody had come by our table. I know they were busy, but come on. Finally I got a staff member's attention and asked if we could please have a server. A gal came over and apologized and said she wasn't told she had our table. She was still waiting on tables outside and we had to wait longer still to place our orders. After all that, she forgot to order all of the food. One person in our group didn't get any food. The server admitted she didn't enter it and went and took care of it. I couldn't tell you what I, or anyone else, had for lunch. But we all enjoyed what we ordered! We do go here occasionally and it's not chaotic like it is when they have events. We look forward to Art Outside here every year. The vendors are great, there's good food, plenty to drink, and it's just a cool vibe. We'll be back!

    We came here on a very hot day and the service around lunch was really great! It was a calm Sunday…read morewe were able to go in and sit down and get our drinks within minutes. Our waitress was superb in helping us serving us and anything that we need. My friend got the pizza and I got mushroom tacos and it was great because we got to split the food and enjoy a little bit of both. The pizza you have to get! It was so tasty. I wish that I would've gotten the same thing! Tip: ask for a side of honey, so you can drizzle on top of it as well. As a little bit of salty and sweet altogether completely divine! We got our beer. It was so incredibly hot that the beer did unfortunately get warm pretty fast. It would be really cool if there were insulated cups, especially since the inside was not air-conditioned. But otherwise everything was really tasty. Happy to make my way here after not being for a few years. Definitely should check it out.

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    Farmhaus Restaurant - Yummy pork belly

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    4.2(393 reviews)
    1.0 mi•Lindenwood Park
    •$$$

    I wanted to love it. I really, really wanted to love it. And I wavered with how many stars to give,…read morebut ultimately, three is fair. Pros: The food. I will say that it was great. Definitely higher end, very fresh, well plated. We both left pretty full. Steak was cooked perfectly. I could somewhat justify the price of it based on the quality, but paired with the overall experience, it just wasn't for us. My husband and I have been to MANY expensive, higher end restaurants, both across the St. Louis region, across the nation, and across many a foreign country (Europe, Asia, Central America). For a $500 meal (two coursed meals and wine pairing), this just didn't hit the mark for us. We had a 7:30PM reservation for my Husband's birthday. We did not get our first course until 8:15. We went over 30 minutes in between some courses. Our wine glasses were empty most of the meal. The overall "experience" took almost 3 hours for four courses. We've been to restaurants where the meal was 2.5 - 3 hours, but it was not us waiting around. Here, we spent most of the time just waiting, wondering when our next course would be. The server gave lots of excuses, mostly "there was a big top in the bar room" but for the cost of the meal, that's not really an excuse. Especially when the restaurant wasn't full and we had made a reservation. We literally talked about getting up and walking out at one point. There was another couple that had an 8PM reservation, and they were getting the same courses as us, but before us. There was also a Gentleman that sat next to us who came in around 8:30, had three courses, and was out within an hour. This is St. Louis. The other few restaurants in the region at that price point have been white glove. Never an empty glass, attentive service, never waiting between courses. Honestly, I was somewhat appalled by my experience here, especially reading the other reviews. It was just not good.

    Farmhaus in St. Louis is over here redefining dinner theater. Quite literally! The Salad of the…read moreYear goes to them! They come table side with a shaken up mason jar full of bright veggies and then dramatically dump it onto a plate. I've seen Broadway shows with less flair. And with all of this action, service is naturally friendly and up beat. Naturally, I got the tuna steak because, as the self-appointed Meat Police of St. Louis, I have a duty to keep it pescatarian. #StLouisPescatarianApproved and proud. This place is another underrated spot in STL. I've been before, but it's been way too long. Here's your official reminder to put this spot on your list. The location is also adorable, surrounded by every possible type of restaurant and bar so you can make a whole night of it.

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