Had an absolute blast at FatDuck Tavern with friends! We had heard good things about their food and drinks and it did not disappoint. Their menu is HUGE both of the food and drinks side. Be sure to check out their daily specials or stop in for Happy Hour (Mon-Thurs 4-6pm) for extra discounts. For drinks, we started with the Hugo Spritz, Jalapeño Ginger Lime Spritz, and Prickly Pear Spritz. The Hugo Spritz was my favorite of the night and was super east to drink on a hot day. For food, we shared their famous DuckFat Fries which comes with three dipping sauces. I loved the Garlic Aioli and Chipotle Ketchup but wasn't the biggest of the Mexican Pesto. For entrees, we got a mixture of items. I got the Cheeseburger Sliders but asked for Onion Crisps instead of Caramelized. This was the perfect portion. For me after already sharing fries. My friends got a Pulled Pork Sandwich, Fish Tacos, and Fire Alarm Burger. Everything tasted great but my friend didn't think her burger was too spicy. Overall, I loved the casual atmosphere of FatDuck. Their menu has so many options that there always would be something new to try. Pricing was a little high but portions were very large to offset costs. Highly recommend! read more

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I love the burgers here and whenever I'm in the neighborhood I like to grab a one. Tonight I ordered the fried egg burger with the duck fat fries and a chocolate brownie a la mode to go. The passion fruit martini was stronger than I expected it to be. Everything was delicious. My server Jayme was being shadowed and they were both quite pleasant. I sat in the dining area with the low tables and it was fairly quiet, the bar side was louder but not too loud. *I wanted to note that the front entrance is not wheelchair friendly as previously indicated, there is a step. UPDATE: I just tasted the chocolate brownie a la mode and if you prefer a more cake-like brownie, then this is the brownie for you. I on the other hand, prefer the dense gooeyness of a classic brownie. read more

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EmEm and Mattie were amazing . EmEm was our hostess and made us feel at home then Mattie was the best server. She was attentive, kind and an overall good time! People like EmEm and Mattie make a place memorable I will be back and happily give my money read more

FatDuck Tavern & Grill - mEm and Mattie were amazing . EmEm was our hostess and made us feel at home - American Near Me - Forest Park, Illinois

I very much enjoyed my visit to FatDuck Tavern & Grill back in October of this year. I visited FatDuck Tavern & Grill with two friends of mine. We had a great time there! I look forward to many more good dining experiences at FatDuck. I love the western Chicago suburbs, and know the whole area very well. FatDuck Tavern & Grill is a great part of the Forest Park / Oak Park / River Forest community area. Thank you to the staff at FatDuck Tavern & Grill for being very nice people to talk to, and for making a great atmosphere for my friends and me! God bless. read more

I hate that I didn't get a photo of my food. Try the Parmesan-crusted chicken! It comes with mashed potatoes and spinach. The mango margarita was good with the right amount of alcohol. I sat inside at first, then sat outside. Love both. Jayme was our waiter. She was awesome! read more

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I'd like to give this place 3.5 or maybe even 4 stars. Let's cover the good things first. They have a lot of space, and it's all very comfortable. They also have a bunch of good TVs showing all kinds of sports. The staff is amazing, and very attentive. Service is fast. Their outdoor space is also great in the summer. They also have a good selection of cocktails and beers, and even better, they have really good daily specials ($5 margaritas on Wednesday, anyone?). The only thing that is lacking for me is the food. It's not bad by any means. In fact the duck fat fried are quite awesome. But the rest of the food is just 3 stars - just okay. I've never had a bad meal there, but also nothing outstanding. I promise I'll be back, this is a semi-regular place for me. I love the staff, the drinks and it's a really great place to catch a game. But if I want a more standout meal, it'll probably be elsewhere in the neighborhood. read more

Impressed with Fat Duck bar food thus far--I don't expect much from bar food and drinks, but I have to say Fat Duck is above par for food we have tried. Food: Had the salmon, which was tasty and not dry. I normally would not order salmon at a bar, but I was pleasantly surprised (just a little too much salt on the spinach for me). Also had the fish and chips, which was crispy. Drinks: Cucumber mojito was okay and had the cucumber margarita, which was decent. Service was great and has been every time we've stopped in. Outdoor seating is a plus! It started raining when we were there and didn't get a drop on us under the covered area. The bar area outside is great for watching sports games or mingling. P.S. I'd love to know the meaning behind their name bc no duck is served. read more

FatDuck Tavern & Grill - Salmon - American Near Me - Forest Park, Illinois

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Love this place! Always has great service and extra good food. Make sure you get the truffle fries. Right downtown so a great location to get to easily whether you're getting ice cream or doing an escape room. read more

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Definitely a local fav spot. They're known for their duck fat fries. They pulled pork sandwiches here are for sure a go.

We came here to celebrate my nephew's 8th graduation in a very casual way. My sister picked this place since it is in their neighborhood and nearby the school. And I was hesitant... It is definitely a neighborhood spot. TVs were on, music playing, but volumes were appropriate and we were able to hear each other and have conversations. It was busy and we were hungry. Our waitress' name was Callie and she was on it. Friendly and efficient. We got quite a few items and we all shared. Bar food for sure, but it was a bit better than I expected it to be. We were seated at their high top tables and it was comfortable with enough room. The nachos were crispy and generous amount of toppings. The calamari and flatbread were average but that's not always a bad thing when coming to a place like this one. Everything came out nice and hot. Overall everyone was satisfied with their picks. read more

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Good staff. They pour a proper guinuss and they have the cubs game on. Burger was solid. I would pass on the fat duck fries as they did not stand out as duck fat fries usually do. I may try them again on a different outing just to see if it was a bad day. read more

If I were to rate FatDuck on the outdoor seating itself, then it would be five stars! I think there's plenty of outdoor seating, which makes for a nice place to hang out on a summer day. They have beers on tap and bottle options. I liked that there was a variety of beers on tap. I haven't tried any non-beer drinks here, so I'd be curious to know how those are. The food here is lackluster. We've ordered the Duck Fat Fries a couple times. It comes with three sauces: garlic aioli, chipotle ketchup, and Mexican pesto. The pesto wasn't very flavorful and was pretty watery. I keep ordering the Fish Tacos, even though I've disliked them each time. I am making this review so I can remember to not order the Fish Tacos. They are plain and soggy. I'd still come back for the outdoor patio! read more

Had the DuckFat Burger. It was greasy and the Duckfat fries were also greasy. Anything extra such as onions, pickles, sour cream Anything is .75 cent extra. Beware of hidden prices. A $18.00 burger turns into a 22.00 burger. Not worth it. The burger was cooked the way I ask. Our server was fine and nice. read more

Casual yet kind of classy isn't quite how to describe this but it's nicer than expected. FatDuck is popular with the ladies because they mishear the name of it. It's one of the better restaurants in Forest Park. Has a menu of typical pub favorites. There's many beers and cocktails as well as burgers and fried stuff. After hearing good things about it we came here for an evening. It wasn't that busy and we found plenty of seats. The bar has quite a bit of room and there were than enough tables. Kind of surprised about it. Maybe it gets much busier on weekends. Has lots of beers and cocktails. It's about $9 for the Classic Gin Martini. This is a good price. Many places will charge a lot more for it. The food menu has meaty and vegetarian options. Each of us got the Beyond Burger. It's $13 and comes with a side. Filling meal. The burger was loaded with lettuce, onions, and other toppings. Has plenty of healthier and not so healthy choices. If wanting to eat some duck fat, you can do that. There's things for both meat eaters and vegetarians. read more

FatDuck Tavern & Grill - Classic Gin Martini And Beyond Burger - American Near Me - Forest Park, Illinois

Other than the fly that was on our salt shaker, our experience was pretty good. The food was delicious and service was performed in a timely manner. We almost did bail though, as the fly on our salt shaker killed the ambiance and overall vibe. read more

I've patroned Fat Duck numerous times over the years and have mixed feelings. The good: Large bar with lots of highboys and TVs playing sporting events Separate area ideal for families with children Outdoor dining area with an additional bar and smaller TVs The bad: The food is not great; their pot roast nachos used to be spectacular but we stopped ordering when they kept coming out cold The "specialty" drinks are not great, recommended to stick with standard cocktails Prices are a tad high for the quality It's a good spot to meet with friends to drink beers and watch a game, but not a place I think of for dining. Street metered parking is offered close to the entrance. read more

Soooooo I really, I mean really, need this establishment to rethink or rename their place. My guy picked out this place because 1) we were trying to explore forest park more and 2) duck is amazing, am I right?! Well it was our normal Wednesday date night and we slide in here super late. The place was popping but the hosts sat us immediately. We were greeted by a male server who was happy to do his job and thoroughly enjoyed it. We ordered two margaritas as it was a special for the night. For food, we ordered the grilled calamari, an order of their wings and he wanted the brisket platter (loves brisket). They took their time to prepare the food but it was brought to us in a decent timing and not all at once which I appreciated. The calamari - interesting take to do a Thai chilli sauce/ marinade for dipping. Definitely gave me a salad vibe rather than an appetizer. I like the charred bits the most. The wings - the rub wasn't as dry as it could've been but the wings were meaty and juicy. I appreciate them but they didn't hit the spot. The beef brisket (his words) - a bit chewy but juicy nonetheless. Wasn't a fan of the sauce. The fries were a thumbs up. Hand cut and old fashion just how we like em. The Cole slaw needs to be improved. Again it gave the impression it was supposed to be a light papaya salad rather than your bbq joint Cole slaw. Aht aht. Overall, we would return but not our top pick. We really have a craving for duck and seeing that nothing on the menu was, definitely hurt our hearts. The server explained it was due for the market and it was too pricey. read more

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They have a great outdoor patio area in the summer. Lots of room but the inside is tight and dank. Old bar feel. Food was pretty good. The fries are great. The chicken was good. The fish tacos are top. Prices are fair. Drink menu is impressive. Staff always been straight forward. read more

The food was great, I had the smoked chicken and duck fat fries with three tasteful dipping sauces, the waitress Jenny or Jessica was cool.the atmosphere was smooth as me and my wife sat outside on the patio. read more

The servers and bartenders are the big difference. The food selection is average and the ambiance is very comfortable. When I go there, I feel welcomed and the staff goes out of their way to make sure you get what you want. The feel is "old style bar" which is quite comfortable. Go and have a wonderful pub experience! read more

I have probably driven by this place for at least five years and never stopped by. We happened to see people on the patio. We wanted an outdoor patio vibe in the summer. The food and everything is amazing. I would definitely come back -great vibes, great quality, food, and great beer list. read more

Me and the wife had a great time. I got the burger and duck fat fries. Both were delicious. Servers were very friendly and helpful.

I first tried FatDuck while living in Forest Park seven years ago. I have since moved but will make the drive to visit this amazing establishment. Service is always 10/10. The prosecco mule never misses. My husband always gets the fire alarm burger with duck fat fries- 10/10. I've had the buffalo chicken wrap, the traditional cheeseburger and their pulled pork sliders and all have been excellent, but the burgers on the pretzel bun are the clear winners at FatDuck. Perfect patio for the summer, spacious dining area for the colder days. Check this place out, you will not regret it! read more

The calamari was fresh but not crispy enough. The chicken cheese quesadillas had only small crumbs of chicken and was not hot. Our waitress was very flat acting. There was never a smile and we did not feel welcome. I would not go back. read more

Great food. The burger I ate was cooked to perfection, the lettuce and tomato were fresh, the bun was perfectly toasted, and the truffle fries were HEAVEN. The color palette of the restaurant is incredibly soothing and warm, and the service was friendly and efficient. I can't wait to go back. read more

We heard their fries were awesome and had to give it a try. We chose to go around 4pm on a Saturday and beat the dinner crowd, sat at the bar and had speedy service all around. They also have wood bar toppers to give you for food orders at the bar since the way the bar top is originally built isn't the best for eating. There is a decent tap list and their duck fries were as good as claimed. I can't speak for their busier times but when we went it was clean, we were greeted and our food came out quick. Overall, it's worth a try to decide for yourself. read more

The duck fat fries always hit the spot. Their other food is good too. Don't underestimate them because they're a bar. The drinks are on point too. read more

the food here is so amazing, i personally am not the biggest fan of the duck fat itself but 10/10 recommend the burgers and margaritas on the rocks! read more

I didn't mind it as much as I thought. At first I thought, ahhhhh it's a pub, been there done that. But I was pleasantly surprised when we came and they sat us outside in the yard with enough room for so many yet you still felt safe with distance. The place was fun and people just were happy and having a good time with drinks and some awesome foods. I had the mango beer and how can you go wrong with the hints of mango and beer. I recommend this one. I'm going to go straight foe the dessert st the end! Brownie worh carmel drizzle? What! It was decadent and we were able to share it amongst four but I would say get greedy and get your own. The ice cream served is very tasty and I asked out waiter and he said they make these in house. Seriously go foe this ajd a beer and that's a stsrt up for great conversation! We were about to leave but took a detour and went onside and still ordered another beer. This was fun and the conversations we had with the different atmosphere added to the fun times. The food is great and the atmosphere is perfection. read more

First time here.... Started the afternoon with DuckFat Fries, great combo, large portion enough for 3-4 people.... then finally decided Beef brisket platter (got fries as a side forgetting that I had DuckFat Fries coming as a app. , yup a nice portion of side fries! The brisket was served on "texas toast", was so full from DuckFaT fries, had to box half. We sat outside under the shade, good thing we did, the sun started to peek and temp started to rise quick! Service was great! Had great recommendations.... read more

A friend wanted to come here for a lunch date. It's literally up the streets from where I live. Let's just get to the point of this review. I wasn't impressed with this place. I do have to say that our server was so nice and attentive. But the food wasn't good. I ordered the Catfish Po'boy sandwich with truffle fries. My sandwich wasn't well cooked, The fish was under cooked inside that it was falling apart making the bun soggy. The truffle fries parmesan cheese stank so bad. Very over-powering. If I do decide to come back. I will be ordering drinks Only. read more

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Cool place, good service. Cheeseburger and fries are very well done and delicious. The servicer was very nice and friendly and kind to us too. read more

Great food and service. Had the reuben one of the best I've had in years! The duck fat fries were amazing.

Omg... must visit dive.... food is amazing here. It's like a perfect neighborhood bar that got upgraded! Sitting outside in their patio is good options. Burgers are great, but do try the chili. Everything is fresh :) read more

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OMG. OMG! OM Effing G! Someone recommended the pot roast skillet, and it is the BEST! I am never attempting to cook beef again when I have access to the Fat Duck. Pot Roast Skillet - amazing! Burger - wonderful! Turkey chili -wonderful! Black bean wrap - seriously good. Their cob salad -- I sap out the blue for cheddar and add avocado and it is perfect. Duck fat fries? Well, yum! (I think that animal fat makes a big difference) Lemon drop martini? Courtney and Chris both make great ones -- not too sweet and not too tart. And, of course, great ambiance, friendly patrons, and good beer. read more

Very average bar food and beer menu. The fat duck fries are gross; mine were mostly soggy inch-long pieces that tasted rancid like the fryer grease hadn't been changed. I had the Fat Duck burger, which was a very average, unseasoned burger that had some kind of sweet. relish on it. Gross. They don't put salt on the table, apparently in the misguided belief that their food doesn't require it. This was my first and last visit. And I've been waiting ten minutes for the bartender to come take my plate I'm obviously finished with. Shit food, shit service. read more

FatDuck Tavern & Grill - Leftover fries that should have been tossed instead of served. - American Near Me - Forest Park, Illinois

Have been coming here periodically (say 5-10x a year) for 10 years. Good reliable neighborhood bar. I would definitely describe it as a bar ambiance, not a restaurant. Food is decent bar food. I recommend burgers, sandwiches and wings. Very limited wine here, or rather only wine that will give you a headache. Cocktails are straightforward. If you are looking for a trendy martini with a cute name look elsewhere. Good service. Have always liked the staff here. read more

I took my 16 year old at her birthday there! We had fun. Food was amazing and everyone was friendly. Our waitress was called Jaimie. She is a super nice young lady who insisted on bringing a cake for my daughter though we had one earlier. Definitely going back read more

Honestly we didn't know what to expect from this joint! I went looking for the "burger of the morning " which has duck bacon in which I'm a fan of, but it was not on the menu at the restaurant. So I ordered a cheese burger and duck fat fries, my lady ordered the beet salad with salmon..... We both was impressed with how well EVERYTHING TASTED! My cheese burger bun was cold(the reason I couldn't give five stars), but the meat was well seasoned, veggies was fresh and the duck fat fries was heavenly! My lady's salad had tons of beets ,beautiful candied pecans and very well cooked salmon..... Yummy! Our waitress was very good and was very nice accommodating our needs. Very good experience ! read more

RAT INFESTED PATIO: Dined in last night with my aunt who suggested we go there. Our server was very nice and the food was okay, not worth complaining for the lack of flavor of the shrimp tacos or the soggy smoked wings. As we were sitting there finishing our meal we saw rats running around the patio!! Instead of making a scene we walked out of there but before we did we spoke to the manager. Never once did she apologize, she was extremely rude and gave us attitude saying what do you expect us to do we are outside. She said they get an exterminator out twice a month and there was not a single rat trap in sight. Ive never spoken to a manager with such a disrespectful attitude. Twice a month and still there are rats running around the patio? This place has a serious rodent issue. I cannot imagine how many there must be in the patio alone much less behind the scenes. Our server was the only thing about that place that made the experience okay. The manager would be better off working BOH she clearly has no people skills. read more