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Restaurant
The Duck Inn
The Duck Inn is one of the best american restaurants in Chicago for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.
The Duck Inn occupies a pre-Prohibition tavern with genuine lineage: Kevin Hickey's great-grandmother opened a restaurant under this name in the 1930s, and Hickey revived it in 2014.
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Rating (Google) 9.4
1,596 reviews
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9.4
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Michelin
Best used for
date night and dinner
Price and pace
Good value · Check restaurant site
Neighborhood
Chicago · 2701 S Eleanor St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
Hours
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Price
Good value
Google rating
9.4 from 1,596 reviews
Phone
(312) 724-8811
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Why go
What makes The Duck Inn worth the move
The Duck Inn is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 1,596 Google reviews.
What to know fast
Public rating
9.4 from 1,596 Google reviews
Best used for
date night and dinner
Style
American in Chicago
Spend
Good value | Check restaurant site
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Know before you go
Google rating: 9.4 from 1,596 reviews
Price point: value
Website linked on this page
Phone number available
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What diners are saying
0 diner reviews · reviewed by James Whitfield for The Duck Inn
Google snapshot
9.4 from 1,596 reviews
TastyPals notes
Editorial review by James Whitfield
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For now, The Duck Inn holds a 9.4 rating across 1,596 Google reviews.
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Plan the visit
Quick details
- Address
- 2701 S Eleanor St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
- Phone
- (312) 724-8811
- Price
- value
- TastyPals score
- Coming soon
- Hours
- Check restaurant site
- Google rating
- 9.4 (1,596 reviews)
- Cuisine
- American
- Michelin
- BIB GOURMAND
- Neighborhood
- Chicago
Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does The Duck Inn serve?
The Duck Inn is a American restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. The Duck Inn occupies a pre-Prohibition tavern with genuine lineage: Kevin Hickey's great-grandmother opened a restaurant under this name in the 1930s, and Hickey revived it in 2014.
What is The Duck Inn best for?
The Duck Inn is best for dinner, cocktail, bib gourmand, date night. The Duck Inn is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 1,596 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at The Duck Inn?
The Duck Inn is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.4 from 1,596 reviews
What should I order at The Duck Inn?
Start with Rotisserie Duck, The Duck Inn Dog, Duck wings with Japanese barbecue sauce and Foie gras mousse with brioche. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Is The Duck Inn worth visiting?
The Duck Inn holds a 9.4 Google rating from 1,596 reviews. The Duck Inn is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 1,596 Google reviews.
Where is The Duck Inn located?
The Duck Inn is located at 2701 S Eleanor St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
What are The Duck Inn's hours?
The Duck Inn's listed hours are Check restaurant site. We recommend checking directly before visiting as hours may vary on holidays.
Is The Duck Inn good for a date night?
Yes — The Duck Inn is tagged for date night dining. The Duck Inn is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 1,596 Google reviews.
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