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    The Fluttering Duck

    3.3 (47 reviews)
    ModerateNew American, Bars
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Live music
    Loud
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Phil B.

    We were surprised by the lack of customers considering most places seemed to close at or around 3pm on Sunday in Greencastle. Indiana Tenderloin was really good. The pretzel breadsticks and queso were awesome. They have a TouchTune Jukebox which is always fun. Absolutely would be a place we'd go back to when visiting our Nephew.

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    Jared B.

    I enjoy this place more now after they fixed a few issues. Lovely staff, great cocktails, and their food menu is great. Great beer selection too. Glad they have improved overall as this is a staple in Greencastle.

    Richard P.

    One of two restaurants located inside The Inn at DePauw, The Fluttering Duck has actually existed in the DePauw University area since 1970, though it has in recent years undergone some design changes to give it more of a college town feeling with a diversified menu that still gives it a "bar food" feeling but with a slightly upscale twist. As I have zero sense of direction, I couldn't begin to tell you what end of The Inn that The Fluttering Duck is located on, though it's signage is obvious and everyone around seems to know it. You can enter it from the street, though it's also accessible from a hallway connected to the hotel. The Fluttering Duck is open for dinner during the week, 4pm - 10pm, but does open for lunch on weekends. They do offer online ordering. The Fluttering Duck features a large microbrew selection, 5 flat screen televisions, live music and karaoke nights. As it's located within a hotel, accessibility is pretty strong and there are multiple tables in the fairly open concept restaurant. As is usual, the bar itself is not particularly wheelchair friendly. The menu consists largely of bar-type foods including burgers, sandwiches, pizza and other options. Somewhat rare for a bar establishment, The Fluttering Duck does offer vegan/vegetarian options. I was dining with friends and we all asked the server, whose name I didn't get, for recommended options. She praised the tenderloin, veggie burger, and other dishes while not speaking quite as highly of the pizza. As I have a friend who blogs about tenderloin, I ordered that sandwich hoping it would be a new gem for him to try out. The Fluttering Duck was fairly busy upon our arrival and got busier the longer we stayed. My companions, while from Putnam County, had not previously dined at The Fluttering Duck. As I'd just done a lot of wheeling, I wasn't really in the mood to pack up and go somewhere else and I was pretty sweaty and grimy from the day's adventures. The food? Quite honestly, the breaded tenderloin sandwich was underwhelming. While it may have been hand-breaded, my sense was that it tasted more like a frozen fritter and not a particularly appealing one. The sandwich was overly crisp in spots and the bun didn't complement the flavor well. In a rarity for me, I actually didn't finish it. The french fries were definitely a better option with a unique seasoning and lightly browned flavor that was enjoyable. The service was also incredibly off. One of my companions never got offered a coffee refill and I never got offered an iced tea refill. The server was perfectly friendly, in fact she obliged our request to take a photo of us before we left, but the actual service just seemed to be a bit off and devoid of anything that would make me want to return. Overall, we all agreed that the experience was less than satisfying with one of my companions, a fellow Yelper, looking at me and saying "Do you think it's "Meh?" Indeed, it was "Meh." For the hotel premium pricing, I'd expect a higher quality meal. While it wasn't abysmal, it was disappointing and it's definitely not someplace I'd have returned a second time if staying in the area longer. While there are enough positive reviews here that I may give the place a second chance, it's not a return visit I'll rush to make. Meh. That sums it up.

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    Anna G.

    I eat where when I'm in Greencastle because my boyfriend goes to DePauw and has a massive gift card here. I like the drinks and when covid isn't happening it's a great social scene for all the DePauw students. I've basically tried everything on this menu so I'll share with you some gems: the burger, the southwest chicken wrap, the spinach artichoke dip. Absolutely do not get the fried pickles and peppers! They're weird because they're sweet and not dill. It's just not my taste but others may like them. I also feel like they overcook them a little bit. The breaded tenderloin isn't the best but it's still good. This restaurant is very hit or miss but I like it and I will always give it my money.

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    Great place for drinks or a bite to eat. It's not the Duck we knew in the 90s but it's great!

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    The Whisk

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    Food is fantastic and interesting. Not your run-of-the-mill restaurant with the same food over and…read moreover. Staff and owners are super service-oriented. Wonderful patio. Highly recommend

    I love a good road trip. The sense of adventure and discovery alongside people I enjoy is one of…read morelife's greatest pleasures. The Whisk has been on our road trip list for awhile, and we finally went with some friends. Greencastle has never been high on my priority list of places to visit, but I'd heard rumors about "The Whisk" being a great place to visit for whisky lovers like myself. And the rumors were true! Walking up to The Whisk...well, that doesn't happen. You have to walk down some stairs that are nondescript, giving the entrance a very old fashioned speakeasy vibe. I immediately fell in love. It feels like a secret club that I'm a part of! The decor is big city speakeasy vibe and lets you know immediately that regardless of shoe you are, you're welcome at the Whisk (see some of the pictures of the decor). We went on a Friday because they have a dinner menu only on Fridays and it changes every week. Tosh and her husband, Joel, are the co-owners and curators of all the food and cocktails. Although there are always small plates on the menu, the full menu complete with dessert was exactly what we wanted. The presentation and flavors of the dinner and drinks felt like being in Chicago or New York, not Greencastle! It was a delightful anachronistic experience. The blackened catfish and The Ghost whisky cocktail were some of the best things I've ingested in a long time. I can't wait to go back!

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    We walked in as we hadn't been there before and looked around a bit. Really cozy and welcoming…read more While we were kind of standing looking like we weren't sure where to go, Allie welcomed us from behind the bar and asked us if we had been there before. We said we had not, so she was great and immediately explained what they have, etc. She was incredibly thorough! She put together a couple flights for us. Two flights was plenty for 3 of us to taste what was available. Really liked the Vodka, Rum, Rhubarb and Clementine. We ordered a few cocktails and they were soooooo good! We had the Pool Noodle, Mango, Don't Pistachio in the Pool, Late Night snack, Old Fashioned and Camillas Cocktail (banana). Have to say the Doritos Infused liquor looks like its radio active (bright neon orange) and not so yummy. The drink was okay (Late Night Snack). The Pool Noodle, Don't Pistachio in the Pool, Old Fashioned and Banana ones were AWESOME. Loved our drinks and the fun service. They don't have food so you are able to Door Dash, Uber Eats or bring your own in. We did order food and ran and grabbed it.

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    The Fluttering Duck - newamerican - Updated July 2026

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