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: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Frites & Poutine
- Belgian Frites - Small - $9: Hand cut, fried in duck fat. Includes 1 sauce. Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Belgian Frites - Large - $13: Hand cut, fried in duck fat. Includes 2 sauces. Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duckfat Poutine - $15: Belgian frites, local Pineland Farms cheese curd, duck gravy, fresh chives. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Frites - $12: Duckfat fries, truffle salt, truffle ketchup. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Small Plates
- Duckfat Fried Brussels Sprouts - $12: Lardon, apple pickles, mustard vinaigrette, breadcrumb. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rabbit Rillettes - $14: Fennel-blood orange marmalade, pickled mustard seeds, Night Moves rye. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Daily Charcuterie Board - $28: Tasso ham, smoked duck breast, aged gouda, beemster, Night Moves rye. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jamaican Jerk Wings - $14: House ranch. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt Cod Croquettes - $12: Norwis potatoes, fresh chives, calabrian chili mayo. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
Salads & Soups
- Green Goddess Salad - $13: Crunchy lettuce, shaved fennel, pepita crumble, green goddess dressing. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duckfat Caesar - $17: Baby romaine, house smoked duck breast, cured duck egg yolk, sourdough bread crumbs.
- Seared Oyster Mushroom Salad - $15: Delicata squash, beemster, pomegranate, radicchio, maple miso vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cream of Tomato Fennel Soup - $9: Grilled cheese croutons, chopped fine herbs. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Burgers
- Duckfat French Dip - $25: Prime rib, caramelized onions, gruyere, horseradish, au jus. Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber
- 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. Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- 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.
Desserts
- 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.
Beverages
- Craft Soda - $5.5: House made. Choice of: Wild Cherry Phosphate, Roots Barks Sticks & Leaves, Creamsicle, or Lemon-Thyme Spritzer. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Allagash White - $6: Belgian style wheat ale, Portland, ME.
- Maine Beer Co. Lunch - $15: IPA, Freeport, ME. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Prosecco - $11: Scarpetta, Italy.
Add-ons
- Flight of Sauces - $5: All five house-made mayos.
- Duck Confit Add-on - $8: Slow cooked, pan seared duck confit. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
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