What a lovely experience! Went here to celebrate a family birthday and our waitress was so attentive, kind and helped answer all the questions. Loved the open kitchen and all the staff were on top of everything. Now the food was delicious! The only thing i felt didn't hit the mark was the prices seemed high for some of the apps, this wouldn't stop me from coming but was surprised $18 for 4 small pierogis. Most of our group got the burgers and they were such a hit! It wasn't over crowded but I do recommend getting reservations for a larger group. This is a great spot for a date night or a nice tasty dinner out. read more

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Food, service and ambiance were terrific! Took my foodie adult children and they agreed. Would visit again when back in Minneapolis.

I don't know why more people aren't talking about this place?? The service and the food were excellent here!! My partner and I visited Black Duck for date night. Per usual, we got an array of food starting from starters to desserts. For starters we got egg and chips, beef tartare, and chilled sweet corn soup. The egg and chips was a nice surprise since we have no idea how it was going to come out (it was an onsen egg with truffle oil, tossed in potato chips), odd but very tasty! The beef tartare was incredible, its neck-neck to wagyu tartare at Bazaar by Jose Andre. For mains, we got duck two ways, and market whole fish. Both were packed with flavor and duck was cooked to perfection (medium rare). The whole fish is served whole, plated on a delicious sauce, and accompanied by warm tortillas and sides of sauces. For dessert, we got choco flan and masa cake with corn ice cream. They were unique textures, but was good nonetheless! Our server coursed every thing out perfectly and we never had a crumb on our table (despite how messy we were). We could not choose a favorite dish from this visit, and will be coming back! read more

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Terribly slow brunch service, disorganized staff and severely under cooked eggs on two plates... management needs to be more present.

Food was just okay. Really pricey for us, portions are small because they are meant for pairing with drinks. If you are looking for an evening out for drinks, they do have unique drinks options but it's just not worth it for us for a filling dinner. We had to go home to fill our stomachs with snacks because the burger was so small. read more

Black Duck - Fries was a separate order- does not come with the burger - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I've been to Black Duck 4 or 5 times now for brunch and dinner and every time has been fantastic. The drinks are great and the food is delicious. The honey butter chicken biscuit for brunch and the sweet potato tacos for dinner are two of my favorites. Definitely recommend this hidden gem! read more

We decided to give this place a try because we were looking for a place to dine near our airbnb. So glad we decided to drop by. We had no idea that this was the new hot spot for great eats in the neighborhood and now I can see why. We decided to dine early and were able to get a parking spot in the small lot near the restaurant but there are plenty of street parking available. Our server was super knowledgeable about the various drinks and gave great suggestions for meals. We came there starving and left full and satisfied. Everything was so flavorful and delicious. We started off with the octopus for an appetizer and ended up having the double patty duck burgers. So filling and we even had left overs. We enjoyed our dining experience and even talked about coming back again during our short stay. Sadly, we did not have time but would have loved to go back again. read more

Food: The grilled oysters were still raw, although my partner loved them. I don't like raw ones, and I chose grilled, so that's a negative. The sauce on top was good. The burgers were good, but could have used a vegetable. They had pickles on the side. 15:50 for a burger, with no accompaniments except pickles. The Pickles: They smelled strongly of fish, and I could smell them often. I should have sent the plate back or asked the waitress to remove them, as the smell ruined some bites of burger. My partner tasted them, he loves pickles, and felt the same. He said the taste lingered and was gross. The waitress smelled them, as he asked her to, so plus for her cos that was weird, but she said, oh that's the mustard! She said they wouldn't mind if we brought our own pickles... The drinks were great. My phony negroni was good, but 11 dollars plus tip is the most I've spent for a NA drink that was not from a bar, but a bottle. The service: Waitress came often and answered all questions. I'm sure she would have taken the pickles back, and actually could have offered that when we let her know they tasted and smelled like fish. As I said, I also didn't think of it... what can I say, I was raised in a cult and I don't think of asking for what I need at the time. When we tipped good and with cash the attitude from her was: oh, those were good people. I prefer, oh thank you. Next time we do a fancy place we are not going here. read more

We love Black Duck! The food and atmosphere are wonderful. We enjoy walking to dinner. The cozy fire inside and the patio during the summer are great. A wonderful addition to the neighborhood for many reasons. read more

When is the last time you were at a restaurant and while you were eating, you made another reservation for the following week?? Our beautiful city is full of amazing restaurants. My to eat list is longer than my to read pile next to my bed. But we want to try EVERYTHING at Black Duck. Reminds me of my first visit to the 112 Eatery 20 years ago. House-made pierogies-perfection. Grilled oysters-a revelation. Thank you server Jason for suggesting them. (I thought they would be a California roll for a sushi lover) i envy those that live in the neighborhood. What a gem. read more

every single thing was amazing. The service, the food and the atmosphere. We ordered flat iron steak, brussels sprouts, carrots, the beet appetizer, and steak tartar. The chicken was my favorite, which I almost never order in a restaurant. All the sauces were amazing as were the desserts. read more

This is a great spot - it's way too hot and humid today to sit outside, but they have a large patio on a reasonably quiet steet, so I'm looking forward to going again and sitting out there. The interior has a good vibe, and the international staff did a great job. I had the duck mole and a couple of coctails, and everything was excellent. I'd ease up on the sweetness of the cocktails, but other than that they were all interesting and well put together. read more

Great food, service, ambience, sophisticated environment (even though we were with the kids it's definitely worth coming back for a date). Another pleasant surprise yelp took us to. read more

Cocktails, apps and entries raising the bar for NE MPLS! Will definitely be going back. read more

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Well, what to say? On our first visit, which will be our only visit, the food was very acceptable, the menu was interesting, though some of the prices seemed a bit high. The restaurant web page tries to give an "Oh, shucks, we just want to be "a neighborhood sanctuary" in "an approachable neighborhood setting." Sorry, Mr. Duck, we like to have wine with dinner and bottles are priced beginning over $50 and there is no house wine. IOW, the bottles were at least twice the price of the average menu item. That is not "neighborhood" pricing. I opted for a Rhone, which turned out to be quite ordinary. So, Yelpers, if you are not wine drinkers or are comfortable getting ripped off, this may be a place to try. Otherwise, no. read more

My partner and I loved it! Great food, strong flavors, and the service was phenomenal! Will definitely be returning!

The duck burgers at happy hour are a great move, and the corn ice cream with corn cake is extraordinary. (The corn is from Nixta!) Their old fashioned is sublime. read more

When I walked in it felt so warming and comfortable. The waiter was fantastic and really helped understand the drink and food menu. Chefs are fantastic at their craft. I got a simple house smash burger and it was the best burger I have ever had in my whole life. I could eat that everyday and be happy. Pierogis were fantastic as well as their waffle fries. Cocktails were amazingly crafted and delicious. The chocolate budino for dessert was amazing as well. Great place to go with beautiful ambiance and I loved the experience. read more

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Went for Valentine's Day, our second visit. Avoided the cocktails as they were disappointing previously. Looked forward to the excellent gnocchi but they were not on the menu. Overheard next patrons also disappointed they were not available. Ordered carrots, brussels sprout, two flank steaks and white wine. The wine was ok, notably small volume in a very large glass, like maybe 6 oz. At $14 a glass, it was irritatingly skimpy. The sprouts didn't have char or flavor to make them great, it was merely good, as long as the 'orange gel' dollops were avoided. The carrots were fairly bland, better with minimal covering of the curried yogurt sauce and mint. The flank steaks were VERY disappointing. The restaurant is cozy and interesting, with a grill prominently displayed. The flank steaks were barely warm, looked nice but had no steak flavor, as if made without salt and pepper. There were no grill marks or flavor, as if pan seared. At close to $40 it was underwhelming. The waiter did not ask us how it was, just buzzed by at the end, all smiles. It's a nice restaurant, near us and we hope to find what it's good at. So far, two visits and close to $400, we are not impressed. We'll probably come back and see if a burger is something they can do well for a less ambitious price. read more

This is my third time at Black Duck and it was as delicious as the first two times. The service is friendly and helpful. We ate oysters, the arugula and cabbage salad, beef tartar, pierogi's, the chicken sandwich, smoked chicken and the flat iron steak. There were five of us sharing and we loved it all. They had half priced bottles of wine which was a bonus. I highly recommend! read more

Very good! Great service (Erin). Always thought it was closed but it's open. Not too fancy. Great semi unique menu. I'll come back. :) read more

Incredible! I had the pork chop and it was the BEST pork chop I have ever eaten. My husband had the duck burger and he absolutely loved it. The cocktails were great too! The decor was modern and tasteful. Nice clean lines. The only concern was the noise. There are a lot of hard surfaces so the noise was a bit much at times. We will be back! read more

Nice atmosphere, patio would be great on a nice day. Food was "good" but pork chop was terribly over brined (too salty for me to eat - sent it back). Too bad as it looked great. Service was fine, desert was good, but unlikely that we will be back. Nothing that memorable.... read more

This is a neighborhood gem, and we don't live in the neighborhood. Server was great!! The food was creative and tasty. There is something for everyone. Very busy, make a reservation. read more

Server, Jason, was amazing! So amenable to dietary restrictions at the table. Love a mocktail menu and I also enjoyed the ode to beat drink! The aesthetic is instagram worthy and don't even get me started on food. I had risotto and steak and ... no notes! Delish. read more

Absolutely love the renovation of this space! Used to pick up dry-cleaning and have my dogs groomed here back in the day. I can scarcely believe this is the same building! And it is so nice to have a place nearby that offers a flavorful, affordable bar menu with craft and n/a cocktails, draft beer - all alongside an elevated menu. We tried several dishes, and all were flavorful and expertly prepared. Parking lot was full, but we parked a few doors South at the Johnson Street Merchant's lot and there is plenty of on-street parking. We arrived early so walked to the Audubon Farmers market to buy some veggies while we were in the area. Can't wait for the opening of the patio! So happy they are here! We will definitely be back. read more

Great food and drinks! Very unique and new things to try. Slightly overpriced and too salty.