Duckfat – American
The air at Duckfat is thick with the irresistible, savory perfume of golden Belgian frites sizzling in their namesake rendered fat, drawing diners into a bustling space where indulgence is elevated to an art form. Beyond the legendary cones of truffle-scented fries, the kitchen turns out rustic treasures like velvety rabbit rillettes and crispy salt cod croquettes that celebrate the marriage of decadent technique and honest ingredients. It is a sanctuary of soul-warming comfort, where every dish is infused with a rich, artisanal depth that lingers long after the final bite.
43, Middle Street, Portland, ME, 04101 +12077748080 https://duckfat.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, paleo, diabetic, sugar-free, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, atkins, volumetrics, detox, carnivore, aip, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
- Belgian Frites - Small - $9: Hand cut, fried in duck fat. Includes 1 sauce. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Belgian Frites - Large - $13: Hand cut, fried in duck fat. Includes 2 sauces. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Duckfat Poutine - $15: Belgian frites, local Pineland Farms cheese curd, duck gravy, fresh chives. Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Truffle Frites - $12: Duckfat fries, truffle salt, truffle ketchup. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Duckfat Fried Brussels Sprouts - $12: Lardon, apple pickles, mustard vinaigrette, breadcrumb. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Rabbit Rillettes - $14: Fennel-blood orange marmalade, pickled mustard seeds, Night Moves rye. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Daily Charcuterie Board - $28: Tasso ham, smoked duck breast, aged gouda, beemster, Night Moves rye. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Jamaican Jerk Wings - $14: House ranch. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Salt Cod Croquettes - $12: Norwis potatoes, fresh chives, calabrian chili mayo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Green Goddess Salad - $13: Crunchy lettuce, shaved fennel, pepita crumble, green goddess dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Duckfat Caesar - $17: Baby romaine, house smoked duck breast, cured duck egg yolk, sourdough bread crumbs. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
- Seared Oyster Mushroom Salad - $15: Delicata squash, beemster, pomegranate, radicchio, maple miso vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Cream of Tomato Fennel Soup - $9: Grilled cheese croutons, chopped fine herbs. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Duckfat French Dip - $25: Prime rib, caramelized onions, gruyere, horseradish, au jus.
- House Smoked Pork Belly Sandwich - $17: Manchego, pickled red peppers, saffron-tabasco mayo.
- House Smoked Brisket Sandwich - $19: Root vegetable chow chow, cheddar, barbecue sauce.
- House Smoked Pulled Pork Cubano - $18: Salami, dill pickles, gruyere, dijon.
- Duckfat Grilled Cheese - $14: Raclette & cheddar, sundried tomato pesto, Night Moves sourdough.
- On The Fly Burger - $15: Pineland Farms beef, cooper sharp, dill pickles, shrettuce, tomato jam, grilled onions, burger sauce.
- Duckfat's Original Veggie Burger - $14: White bean, charred scallion & norwis potato patty, burnt miso mayo, red cabbage slaw, milk bun.
- Doughnut Holes - $9: Duck fat-fried & citrus scented, cinnamon sugar, duck fat caramel dipping sauce.
- The Original Duckfat Milkshake - $12: Vanilla gelato with crème anglaise & fresh Tahitian vanilla bean.
- Flavored Milkshake - $10: Choice of: Chocolate, Blueberry & Buttermilk, Mocha, Cookies & Cream, Sea Salted Duck Fat Caramel, or Coffee.
- Craft Soda - $5.5: House made. Choice of: Wild Cherry Phosphate, Roots Barks Sticks & Leaves, Creamsicle, or Lemon-Thyme Spritzer.
- Allagash White - $6: Belgian style wheat ale, Portland, ME.
- Maine Beer Co. Lunch - $15: IPA, Freeport, ME.
- Prosecco - $11: Scarpetta, Italy.
- Flight of Sauces - $5: All five house-made mayos.
- Duck Confit Add-on - $8: Slow cooked, pan seared duck confit.