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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Duckfat
Dairy-Free at Duckfat
Duckfat in Portland has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Flight of Sauces, Duck Confit Add-on and Truffle Frites. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Duckfat
Duckfat in Portland has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Belgian Frites - Large, Flight of Sauces and Duck Confit Add-on. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Duckfat
Duckfat in Portland has 10 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seared Oyster Mushroom Salad, Duckfat's Original Veggie Burger and The Original Duckfat Milkshake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Duckfat
Duckfat in Portland has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Duck Confit Add-on. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Duckfat
Duckfat in Portland has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Duck Confit Add-on. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Duckfat
Duckfat in Portland has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Duck Confit Add-on. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Duckfat
Duckfat in Portland has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Duck Confit Add-on. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Duckfat
Duckfat in Portland has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Duckfat's Original Veggie Burger, Maine Beer Co. Lunch and Truffle Frites. 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 Duckfat
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Charcuterie Board | 3.8 g | 56.8 g |
| Duckfat French Dip | 48.3 g | 52 g |
| Duckfat Caesar | 39.1 g | 51.7 g |
| Truffle Frites | 47.5 g | 35.2 g |
| Duckfat's Original Veggie Burger | 19.6 g | 33.3 g |
| Duckfat Grilled Cheese | 57.3 g | 30.6 g |
| Duckfat Fried Brussels Sprouts | 17.2 g | 26.6 g |
| Duck Confit Add-on | 0 g | 23.5 g |
| Rabbit Rillettes | 85.5 g | 23.2 g |
| Cream of Tomato Fennel Soup | 1 g | 22.4 g |
| Prosecco | 2.2 g | 19 g |
| Seared Oyster Mushroom Salad | 18.9 g | 18.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
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: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Belgian Frites - Large - $13: Hand cut, fried in duck fat. Includes 2 sauces. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Frites - $12: Duckfat fries, truffle salt, truffle ketchup. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, 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. Dietary tags: Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly 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, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt Cod Croquettes - $12: Norwis potatoes, fresh chives, calabrian chili mayo. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb
Salads & Soups
- Green Goddess Salad - $13: Crunchy lettuce, shaved fennel, pepita crumble, green goddess dressing. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duckfat Caesar - $17: Baby romaine, house smoked duck breast, cured duck egg yolk, sourdough bread crumbs. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Seared Oyster Mushroom Salad - $15: Delicata squash, beemster, pomegranate, radicchio, maple miso vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cream of Tomato Fennel Soup - $9: Grilled cheese croutons, chopped fine herbs. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Burgers
- 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. 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. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC
Desserts
- Doughnut Holes - $9: Duck fat-fried & citrus scented, cinnamon sugar, duck fat caramel dipping sauce. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- The Original Duckfat Milkshake - $12: Vanilla gelato with crème anglaise & fresh Tahitian vanilla bean. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Flavored Milkshake - $10: Choice of: Chocolate, Blueberry & Buttermilk, Mocha, Cookies & Cream, Sea Salted Duck Fat Caramel, or Coffee. Dietary tags: Halal
Beverages
- Craft Soda - $5.5: House made. Choice of: Wild Cherry Phosphate, Roots Barks Sticks & Leaves, Creamsicle, or Lemon-Thyme Spritzer. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, 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. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Duck Confit Add-on - $8: Slow cooked, pan seared duck confit. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Duckfat
- Is Duckfat dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Duckfat has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Flight of Sauces, Duck Confit Add-on and Truffle Frites.
- What can I eat at Duckfat on a dairy-free diet?
- Flight of Sauces, Duck Confit Add-on and Truffle Frites carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Duckfat have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Duckfat's Original Veggie Burger and Maine Beer Co. Lunch.
- Is Duckfat gluten-free?
- 4 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 Duckfat?
- Daily Charcuterie Board, at roughly 56.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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