Blue Duck Tavern – American
Sunlight pours into this sophisticated, open-concept space where the crackle of a massive wood-burning oven anchors an atmosphere of rustic elegance and artisanal warmth. The scent of slow-roasted chicken and charred bone marrow mingles with the briny freshness of raw oysters, creating a sensory journey that celebrates the honest flavors of the American orchard and hearth. Each plate, from the vibrant crunch of seasonal salads to the rich depth of a prime bavette steak, reflects a commitment to soulful, farm-to-table cooking served in a setting of understated luxury.
1201, 24th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20037 +12024196755 http://www.blueducktavern.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, raw-food, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Blue Duck Tavern
Dairy-Free at Blue Duck Tavern
Blue Duck Tavern in Washington has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hand Cut BDT Fries, Raw Oysters and Kale & Brussels Sprout Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Blue Duck Tavern
Blue Duck Tavern in Washington has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Raw Oysters, Seasonal Soup and Potato Purée. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Blue Duck Tavern
Blue Duck Tavern in Washington has 12 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Beets, Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes and White Corn Grits. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Blue Duck Tavern
Blue Duck Tavern in Washington has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Brussels Sprouts. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Blue Duck Tavern
Blue Duck Tavern in Washington has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Brussels Sprouts and Raw Oysters. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Blue Duck Tavern
Blue Duck Tavern in Washington has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hand Cut BDT Fries, Kale & Brussels Sprout Salad and Park Signature Da Hong Pao Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Blue Duck Tavern
Blue Duck Tavern in Washington has 11 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Beets, White Corn Grits and Brussels Sprouts. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Blue Duck Tavern
Blue Duck Tavern in Washington has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including White Corn Grits and Potato Purée. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Blue Duck Tavern
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Wood-Oven Roasted Chicken | 10 g | 44.6 g |
| Cured Fluke | 15.1 g | 38.2 g |
| Charcuterie Board | 28.6 g | 31.8 g |
| Charred Gem Salad | 82 g | 25.6 g |
| Roasted Beets | 30.1 g | 23.4 g |
| Wood Oven-Roasted Bone Marrow | 30.9 g | 21 g |
| Virginia Peanut Chocolate Cake | 114.7 g | 19.8 g |
| Watercolor | 177.7 g | 18.4 g |
| Smoked Pork Tenderloin | 0 g | 12.9 g |
| Potato Purée | 1.3 g | 8.5 g |
| White Corn Grits | 37.7 g | 8.1 g |
| Prime Bavette Steak | 58.1 g | 7.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Raw Oysters - $24: Seaweed Mignonette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wood Oven-Roasted Bone Marrow - $22: Onion Bordelaise, Pink Peppercorn, Rye Crumble Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charcuterie Board - $28: Pickled Vegetables, Grain Mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cured Fluke - $21: Verjus, Candied Kumquats, Mustard Seed, Trout Roe Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Soup - $16: Market selection Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Kale & Brussels Sprout Salad - $18: Pecans, Compressed Apple, Lida Gold, Apple Cider Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charred Gem Salad - $19: Herb Anchovy Dressing, Pistachio-Lemon Aioli, Parmesan, Garlic Crumb Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Beets - $17: Raspberry Preserve, Camembert, Reglisse Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Prime Bavette Steak - $48: Horseradish Béarnaise, BDT Fries, Petit Salad Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wood-Oven Roasted Chicken - $38: Airline Breast, Parisian Gnocchi, Mushrooms, Chicken Velouté Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Salmon - $42: Lentils, Smoked Pork, Endives, Meurette Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes - $52: Cress, Frisée, Radish, Lemon-Caper Remoulade Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Pork Tenderloin - $36: Appalachian Grits, Braised Farm Greens, Red Eye Gravy Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- BDT Brunch Burger - $26: Aged Cheddar, Red Onion, Lettuce, Bread & Butter Pickles, Secret Sauce, Brioche, Sunny Egg Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- House Made Garganelli - $32: House Cured Guanciale, Kale, House Ricotta Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Hand Cut BDT Fries - $12: Sauce Toum Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Corn Grits - $12: Red Onion Marmalade, Appalachian Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Brussels Sprouts - $14: Cashew Yogurt, Cider Reduction, Benne Seeds Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Purée - $12: Confit Garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Apple Pie (for two) - $28: Signature Blue Duck Tavern Apple Pie
- Virginia Peanut Chocolate Cake - $15: Candied Peanut, 63% Illanka Chocolate Mousse, Brown Sugar Ice Cream, Salted Peanut Caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Grapefruit Posset - $14: Citrus Compote, Jasmine Tea Tapioca, Orange Blossom Meringue Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Selection of Local Artisanal Cheeses - $22: House Made Preserves, Country Bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Duck Fat Old Fashioned - $22: WhistlePig PiggyBack Rye, Demerara Syrup, Rhubarb Bitters Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal
- Watercolor - $20: Gin, Yuzu, Egg White, Lime, Demerara Syrup, Toasted Sesame Oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, TLC, Renal
- Park Signature Da Hong Pao Tea - $18: Oolong Tea from Wuyi Mountains, Fujian, China Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Espresso - $6: Single shot
Frequently Asked Questions about Blue Duck Tavern
- Is Blue Duck Tavern dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Blue Duck Tavern has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hand Cut BDT Fries, Raw Oysters and Kale & Brussels Sprout Salad.
- What can I eat at Blue Duck Tavern on a dairy-free diet?
- Hand Cut BDT Fries, Raw Oysters and Kale & Brussels Sprout Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Blue Duck Tavern have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Hand Cut BDT Fries and Kale & Brussels Sprout Salad.
- Is Blue Duck Tavern gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Blue Duck Tavern?
- Wood-Oven Roasted Chicken, at roughly 44.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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