Thirsty Duck Sussex – American
Thirsty Duck Sussex serves as a lively neighborhood anchor where the air is filled with the savory aroma of golden-fried favorites and the hum of spirited conversation. Friends gather around communal tables for towering platters of salt-dusted pretzels and loaded nachos, pairing crisp, house-made chips with creamy onion dip and perfectly sauced wings. It is a place where the satisfying crunch of a fried pickle and the warm pull of a Wisconsin cheese curd define a relaxed, social dining experience built for lingering over shared bites.
N64W23180 Main Street, Sussex WI 53089 https://thirstyducksussex.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, diabetic, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, low-fat, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, clean-eating, atkins, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, volumetrics, zone, raw-food, tlc, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests appreciate the dependable and consistent dining experience where the service is praised for being professional and meeting all expectations. Reviewers highlight the reliable nature of the meal and the attentive staff who ensure a smooth visit, making
Menu
Starters
- Cheese Curds - $11: Beer-battered cheese curds fried to order. Served with our homemade ranch. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bang Bang Shrimp - $14: 1/2 lb of crispy popcorn shrimp tossed in housemade bang bang sauce, served on a bed of greens and topped with scallions. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Wings - 8 pcs - $12: Fresh and fried to order. Choice of sauce or dry rub. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Wings - 12 pcs - $16: Fresh and fried to order. Choice of sauce or dry rub. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Boneless Wings - $12: Served with celery and your choice of ranch or bleu cheese dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Frickles - $10: Hand-breaded, deep fried pickle chips with side of jalapeno ranch. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Basket of Homemade French Onion Dip and Chips - $9: Homemade onion dip served with chips. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Giant Pretzel - $16: Served with honey mustard and cheese sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Giant Nachos - Half - $9: Fresh tortilla chips topped with shredded cheese, nacho cheese, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, scallions, black olives, jalapeños and choice of ground beef or chicken. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Giant Nachos - Whole - $15: Fresh tortilla chips topped with shredded cheese, nacho cheese, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, scallions, black olives, jalapeños and choice of ground beef or chicken. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Spinach & Artichoke Dip - $14: Homemade with fresh spinach, artichoke hearts and cream cheese. Served with pita chips. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Mozzarella Sticks - $10: 5 hand-stuffed wonton rolls with fresh mozzarella cheese. Served with a side of marinara. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Garlic Bread - $7: 4 pieces of French bread smothered with garlic spread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Jalapeno Poppers - $11: 4 whole jalapenos stuffed with Monterey jack and cream cheese. Served with homemade jalapeno marmalade. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Tenders - $11: Hand-breaded and deep-fried tenders. Served with choice of sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cheese Only Quesadilla - $10: 12 inch flour tortilla filled with cheese. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, salsa and sour cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Regular Quesadilla - $14: 12 inch flour tortilla filled with shredded chicken, ground beef or pork and cheese. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, salsa and sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Soup & Salads
- Soup - Cup - $5: Rotating selection of house made soups. Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Soup - Bowl - $7: Rotating selection of house made soups. Dietary tags: Clean-Eating, Volumetrics
- Caesar Salad - $10: Romaine lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing, topped with parmesan cheese and croutons. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Thirsty’s Beet Salad - $14: Fresh greens, red beets, crumbled feta cheese, red onion and cucumber, topped with candied walnuts and served with balsamic vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Cobb Salad - $16: Chopped romaine and iceberg lettuce with a grilled chicken breast, cheese, tomato, green onion, bacon, avocado, and hard-boiled egg. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Zone
- Citrus Salmon Salad - $16: Fresh greens, grilled salmon filet, fresh mozzarella cheese, avocado, roasted corn, black beans and tortilla strips. Served with cilantro lime vinaigrette. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Garden Salad - $10: Fresh greens, cucumbers, tomato, red onion, shredded cheese, croutons, and choice of dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Side Salad - $5: Small garden salad. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
Pasta
- Thirsty's Traditional Mac - $12: Cavatappi pasta tossed in a homemade three-cheese blend. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Buffalo Chicken Mac - $16: Traditional mac with crispy buffalo chicken, bleu cheese crumbles and scallions, drizzled with buffalo sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Flatbreads
- BBQ Chicken Flatbread - $14: Grilled chicken, bacon, red onion, mozzarella and BBQ sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Smoked Brisket Flatbread - $15: House-smoked brisket, mushrooms, caramelized onions, bacon, scallions, mozzarella cheese over garlic ranch sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Nashville Hot Flatbread - $14: Nashville hot sauce, mozzarella cheese, pickles, red onion, crispy chicken, scallion, drizzle of house made ranch. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Tacos
- Fish Tacos - $15: 3 corn tortillas filled with beer battered cod, sriracha mayo, fresh avocado, coleslaw & cilantro. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Shrimp Tacos - $15: 3 corn tortillas filled with sautéed shrimp, fresh pineapple slaw, bang bang sauce and cilantro. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Sandwiches & Wraps
- Crispy Chicken Sandwich - $15: Crispy breaded chicken breast, pepper jack, bacon, pickles, lettuce and sriracha mayo on a brioche bun. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Classic BLT - $14: Crisp bacon, fresh lettuce, tomato & mayo on grilled sourdough. Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Reuben Sandwich - $15: Slow-roasted in-house corned beef, Swiss cheese and sweet bacon sauerkraut served on marble rye with a side of thousand island dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Brisket Sandwich - $17: House-smoked brisket, topped with cheese curds and a jalapeno aioli, served on a pretzel bun with a side of sweet BBQ sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- BYO Burger - $15: Half-pound burger with choice of toppings. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $15: Chicken breast, cheddar, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, bacon and sriracha mayo on a ciabatta bun. Choice of grilled, blackened or jerk chicken. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich - $15: Slow-roasted pulled pork in sweet BBQ, topped with coleslaw and pickled onions, served on a brioche bun. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Roz's Famous Cheesesteak - $17: Tender shaved ribeye with caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, and sweet red peppers, smothered with provolone cheese on a fresh hoagie roll. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Hangover Burger - $17: Half-pound burger patty, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, fried egg, bacon and avocado on a pretzel bun. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Patty Melt - $15: Beef patty, Swiss cheese, caramelized onion, on choice of rye or sourdough. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Crispy BBQ Chicken Wrap - $16: Crispy chicken tenders, sweet BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato and cheddar cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Turkey Avocado Wrap - $15: Oven-roasted turkey breast, pepper jack cheese, avocado, tomato, onion, lettuce and jalapeno ranch. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Caesar Wrap - $15: Grilled or crispy chicken, romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, bacon, tomato and Caesar dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Blackened Salmon Wrap - $16: Grilled blackened salmon, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, and lemon dill aioli. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Friday Fish Fry
- Beer Battered Cod - 2 pcs - $13: Served with choice of side. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Beer Battered Cod - 3 pcs - $15: Served with choice of side. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Broiled Cod - $16: Served with choice of side. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Fish Sandwich - $15: Two beer battered cod filets, lettuce, tomato, American cheese and tartar on a brioche bun. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Homemade Clam Chowder - Cup - $5: Homemade clam chowder. Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Homemade Clam Chowder - Bowl - $7: Homemade clam chowder. Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Pizza
- Hot Honey Pepperoni - 12 inch - $16: Loads of pepperoni drizzled with hot honey. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Hot Honey Pepperoni - 16 inch - $21: Loads of pepperoni drizzled with hot honey. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Mac & Cheese Pizza - 12 inch - $16: Homemade mac and cheese on a pizza. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
- Mac & Cheese Pizza - 16 inch - $21: Homemade mac and cheese on a pizza. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Thirsty Meat Lovers - 12 inch - $16: Pepperoni, sausage, bacon, and ham. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Thirsty Meat Lovers - 16 inch - $21: Pepperoni, sausage, bacon, and ham. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Veggie Lovers - 12 inch - $16: Mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, black olives, red peppers, and green peppers. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Veggie Lovers - 16 inch - $21: Mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, black olives, red peppers, and green peppers. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Supreme - 12 inch - $16: Pepperoni, sausage, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, and black olives. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Supreme - 16 inch - $21: Pepperoni, sausage, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, and black olives. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Granch - 12 inch - $16: Grilled chicken, bacon, caramelized onions, parmesan cheese, green onions, and garlic ranch sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Granch - 16 inch - $21: Grilled chicken, bacon, caramelized onions, parmesan cheese, green onions, and garlic ranch sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Hawaiian Delight - 12 inch - $16: Sweet pineapple, ham, and bacon. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Hawaiian Delight - 16 inch - $21: Sweet pineapple, ham, and bacon. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Sides
- French Fries - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Waffle Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Sweet Potato Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Onion Rings - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cottage Cheese - $3 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free
- Maui Chips - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Potato Pancakes (2) - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Desserts
- Lava Cake - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Turtle Cheesecake - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vanilla Ice Cream (Per scoop) - $1 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Grandma's Carrot Cake - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Rootbeer Float - $5
- Salted Caramel Brownie - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Soda Pitchers - $6.5
- Beer & Wine Package - $6: Choice of tap beer, bottled beer or glass of wine.
- Ducky Spare - $9: Choice of singles or doubles: Tito's, Jack Daniel's, Captain Morgan, Bacardi, and Jim Beam.
- Ducky Strike - $13: Choice of singles or doubles: Grey Goose, Ketel One, Bulleit Bourbon, Patron, Cazadores, Makers Mark, and Basil Hayden's.
Frequently Asked Questions about Thirsty Duck Sussex
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- The restaurant has an official website at https://thirstyducksussex.com/ for information, though online ordering is not explicitly mentioned.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The Thirsty Duck Sussex is located at N64W23180 Main Street, Sussex, WI 53089.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- The restaurant offers a lively, social ambiance featuring communal tables and a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere perfect for spirited conversation.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The menu accommodates mixed dietary needs with high-protein, vegetarian, nut-free, and pescatarian options like spinach artichoke dip, cheese curds, and nachos.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features a wide selection of American favorites, including wings, nachos, and pizzas, with extensive options for 35 different diets.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly American restaurant offers a dependable, consistent experience with professional service and a diverse menu featuring high-protein and vegetarian options.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the total number of reviews for Thirsty Duck Sussex.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular menu highlights include cheese curds, bang bang shrimp, chicken wings, giant pretzels, loaded nachos, and fried pickles.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Thirsty Duck Sussex has an average rating of 3.0/5, with guests noting professional service and a consistent dining experience.