Black Duck

We were lucky enough to dine at the chef's counter so we could watch them cooking over wood.Everything we had was outstanding. Highlights were the roast duck which was succulent and so flavor rich, and the duck burger, which I can't stop thinking about.Their lot is a little small, but there is plenty of street parking at the park just a block away.

3.5 StarsGood service, nice cozy atmosphere. We went for happy hour food so I can't comment on much of the menu. I had the fried bologna sandwich, mostly because you don't often see that (though I think it's gaining popularity!) and how can you pass up pimento cheese? The truth though is I don't have any bologna experience beyond Oscar Mayer, so I can't comment on if this house made variety was any good. It was fine? My only wish was that it was sliced a bit thicker. Overall pretty tasty though! A friend ordered the paczki and they were pretty dry and were lacking in filling. The glaze was tasty though. Table next to us has the wood fired chicken and it looked pretty good!

Stopped by Black Duck for a holiday staff dinner. Very nice ambiance and friendly staff. We each had a great drink then enjoyed an app, dinner and dessert. This is a super comfortable quirky space. Some nice art and cozy seating. Next time I would love to sit at the bar next to the kitchen!We started with an order of the pierogies. They were handmade and so nice and fluffy. I had the flat iron steak. If you read any of my reviews, you know I am a steak snob and almost always order a filet. I ventured out of my comfort zone and was not disappointed with the flat iron! It was a beautiful presentation with autumnal veggies and a charred herb sauce. Dessert was a nice old fashioned and a delish cheesecake. This is not an inexpensive place to go but it really is so worth the price!Def recommend

Finally made it to happy hour. The smash burger was absolutely smashing--perfectly satisfying. I paired it with a Negroni, which was a solid choice. The restaurant had its usual warm and cozy vibe, with attentive service and a hardworking team keeping everything running smoothly. There was a steady stream of customers throughout the evening.The only letdown was the paczki (Polish donut) my friend ordered. It fell flat--dry with barely any filling. I remembered it as a soft, brioche-like treat, bursting with raspberry jam in every bite. Unfortunately, this time, it was a disappointing dessert.

I want to give this place a 5 but the vegan option just didn't hit the spot, there was something left to be desired with the mushroom tartine and we think it might be because the mushrooms were so thinly sliced, taking away from some umami. The duck burger was so rich and flavorful! The fries with white BBQ sauce were great- love some waffle cut fries. The house old fashioned has been added to the list of my favorite drinks. Nothing bad to say about the service or atmosphere.

What's not to like about this place? Truly one of the best new restaurants in Minneapolis that we've been to in a while.First off, I think they've been very thoughtful about the restaurant given the location. It's on a busy neighborhood corner that could definitely get both walk-in and sit-down dinner traffic. So, the restaurant is made for both with more casual outdoor and indoor seating areas + standard sit-down dinner tables. Service was pretty solid given the place is new.The food was impeccable. Modern American with Mexican notes is how I would describe it. I had the old fashioned as I do anytime I go to a restaurant and one is on the cocktail menu. This was one of the better ones I've ever had with the duck fat wash notes coming through just enough to make it delicious and unique. Wife had the en tus suenos which was awesome too.I had the pork chop for dinner and absolutely loved it. The sides were fresh and bright and the sauce had just enough pepper heat. Even the burnt fat on the side was delicious and the cook was spot on. Wife had the duck and loved it. Maybe could have used a bit more meat for the price but otherwise spot on. Had the cheesecake was corn ice cream for dessert and it was fantastic and unique. Wy wife comes from a Mexican family and so really appreciated the fusion of cuisines. We'll definitely be back!

Wow wow wow! I so loved coming to this place. Looking through the menu I thought it pulled a lot of Mexican influence with the salsas, masa, cocktails and the ingredients as well. Service was a bit slow and wished we got a bit more detail and recommendation on dishes but overall was very happy with my choice. I had the duck wich came with these little masa dumplings almost that were DEVINE! I could totally see that as an appetizer with salsa, crema, sour cream on top. The duck was delicious and perfectly cooked. The dessert was amazing! I've always wanted to try a basque cheesecake and that corn ice cream where has it been all my life. I could order a bucket of that. They had an open kitchen and could look at how the cook on the Santa Maria grill which I thought was pretty amazing to see. The cocktails were perfect I could have had a pitcher but ended up sticking to 1 drink only. The place is very inviting and a nice place for a date night. They have a parking lot to the side but a small one. They also have a huge patio in the front area which is very nice. We are definitely coming back here again because when prices were reasonable and it wasn't that far for us.

This space in NE has been empty for far too long. Loved the Fare Game food truck that was here awhile ago and was excited to try the elevated, sit-down space! Making a reservation online was easy! They asked for your birthday upon reserving which I thought was a little strange.Their parking lot is small. But this area of Johnson usually has plenty of street parking. Check in was easy! We were greeted by two hosts and brought to our table. The space is beautiful! I really appreciated the open kitchen. Our server was very lovely! Though she asked about a second drink once we had already finished our food. The drinks!They were out of two of the wines and one of the NA beverages. I opted for the house old fashioned. It had great flavors, but was a little syrupy for my liking.The food!Unfortunately they were out of the oysters, but we enjoyed everything we had! Though some of the portions were a bit small. We ordered the beet aguachile, pierogis, duck, and cheesecake. The aguachile and the duck were by far my favorites and would recommend them to anyone!

First time at Black Duck- and we sat at the Chef's Counter. Really cool experience seeing the chefs in action and the hearth. Ordered the beef tartare to start and it was SO good- bone marrow aioli was amazing. My husband ordered the Duck entree and it was cooked perfectly and was really delicious. I ordered the Beef Double Smash Burger and it was insanely good- definitely top 5 burgers I have had here in the cities. We got a Pączki with raspberry filling and it was so good that I can't stop thinking about it- do not miss out on this if you go! Also very cool and cozy restaurant with lots of fun duck decor. Will DEFINITELY go back.

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.