The Dog & Duck
“Savory dishes are served with "bubble and squeak," which is a My-Little-Ponies way of saying "mashed potatoes with cabbage."”
“Food is consistently good, from simple items like fish and chips though to more exciting, gastro faire.”
“Cool outdoor seating too- they have a front and back garden, and good drink specials ( and live music if your into that sort of thing).”
The Dog & Duck
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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I have no idea what the name means but I love saying it! This place is a very cool neighborhood spot with brunch being a popular option, it is located on the strip on Skillman with a bunch of other restaurants. I though it was pretty cool that our waitress had an Irish accent, little things like that matter to me. But the food seemed American for the most part but had some kind of Irish twist that was cool. This was interesting, I don't have a dog, but I appreciate how they encourage the patrons who are dining outside to bring their dogs with them to brunch, I like how the dogs are welcome to dine. Also, check with them beforehand but they have live music as well. Awesome!
The food:
Eggs Royal with Smoked Salmon with a side of Bubble & Squeak- I really enjoyed this, the salmon Hollandaise was really good, and I had no idea what Bubble & Squeak was but apparently it is like mash potato with some root vegetables. I have never had nor heard of it but it was good and unique, I think they mixed in some leek with the potato. The only issue I had with the dish was the English muffin, it didn't feel like it was toasted. Not sure if they toasted it at all but the bottom muffin was completely soft. Overall a really good dish, but an absolute stunner if that English muffin had some texture. yelp.com/user_local_phot…
Fish and Chips- Honestly, I was surprised how much I enjoyed this. I ordered this expecting it to just be OK, but I was really happy with the way the fish and chips came out. The fish was nice and delicate with a nice crunchy batter than wasn't too heavy or oily, the fries were not oily and had a nice texture. They weren't that crunchy but that's fine, it was like it had a nice outer crust than a crunchy exterior to the fry but still a dish to get. yelp.com/user_local_phot…
Skillet of Corned Beef Hash and Eggs- This dish came out on a screaming hot skillet so be careful. I thought the hash was super good, I loved how they left the corned beef in large chunks and it also had a nice amount of fat on the corned beef, I felt like the Corned beef was great and they did not skimp on the portion. I enjoyed the potato as well with the eggs, the dish totally worked but the one downside, I did find the dish to be pretty greasy. yelp.com/user_local_phot…
Located right on Skillman, next to beautiful residential streets lined with trees that are awesome for after-dinner walks.
I've walked by a few times and The Dog and Duck's menu has always made me curious. I finally stopped by on a random Sunday night, and was really glad I did.
It is a bar, so it's a little dark with the noise level being a bit on the higher side- but being moved to the outside seating solved that problem. It was a pleasant night to be eating outside anyway, and they were very nice about us wanting to move our table outside after already being seated and served drinks.
The service was friendly and quick and were were served our food before we knew it. I go the special: pork chop, kale, gratin potatoes, in a cream of mushroom sauce.
It was really mouth-watering-ly good, totally above my expectations for bar food. The pork chop was seasoned well and cooked well done as I requested but not any bit dry like I expect from a bar. The cream of mushroom sauce was creamy, sweet and savory. The potato was amazing, crisp and flavored with cheese. The kale was seasoned and crunchy.
Overall a great meal, and well surpassed my assumption of bar-quality food. I've definitely added this place to my list of favorite casual spots in Queens.
I've now been here on a couple of occasions, and I definitely don't plan on them being my last!
To begin, The Dog and the Duck serves a spectacular brunch. This past weekend my friend and I enjoyed it for the first time. We started out with a mimosa and a Bloody Mary, respectively. The Bloody Mary, complete with bacon, was a flavor-burst! We then continued with orders of the burger and the smoked salmon sandwich. Accompanied by generous sides of fries, both were delicious. And the smoked salmon sandwich (or should I say sandwiches, as there were two) was enough for two meals, and made an easy lunch for the following day. Furthermore, the bread was out of this world!
The one other time I was here was to meet up with a friend after work. And over a couple of pints and shares of the artichoke dip and pork ribs, we were able to catch up- and later listen to live music at 8 p.m.
Went on a weeknight with the family. The food wound up being pretty good but not spectacular. The service was very slow. My kids were getting very restless after 15 minutes and nothing had come out. We requested bread at that point. My wife's beer was served with ice. We asked why and the response was that it says to do it on the beers site. All it accomplished was watering down the beer if you didn't chug it. Not that my wife is above chugging her beer. We were told the seafood pot pie is what took so long. It was good but not worth the wait. Overall, the food was good but not worth the time we needed to wait, especially not with children. Might give it another go at a later time.
After a long day running around the city and skipping lunch, I went to this local watering hole looking to maybe chat up some people at the bar and have a cocktail and some food. Well 3 people were playing cards at the bar (lame), and the band was so loud it gave me a headache- they were really good, I was just not in the mood I guess last night.
I had a cocktail, looked around for people to make conversation and wound up chatting up the waitress off duty- she was the only friendly person. I guess the best laid plans……
So I just got the burger, which IS great, and took it to enjoy at home in peace and quiet. Their food is fantastic, I just was not expecting kids dancing with their parents to this country music after hangin around from a late brunch, and I was not expecting an antisocial bar crowd.
Oh well, maybe next time. Still a Dog & Duck fan….
Once in a while, I come across a place where my checklist comes true:
the food tastes marvelous,
the servers provide quick service,
the place looks cozy and inviting,
the ambience feels perfect,
and they give out free smiles.
Finally, I found that place!
Dog and Duck contains all of those qualities. I ordered the Eggs Florentine and Salmon. Talk about delicious! The ice tea pairs off well with this dish.
I like the casual, and friendly atmosphere. When I stepped into this place, it feels like another place. This place looks quaint and it feels like you were transported to somewhere in Upstate New York.
During brunch, I overheard this woman say, "you made the perfect martini". I noticed this place quickly fills up with local patrons. While not busy, the servers take time to talk to each other. You see and hear their connections to each other. This lends a positive feel to this place.
When in Sunnyside, make a stop here and enjoy the ambience and atmosphere. I really enjoyed my experience here. I highly recommend this bar/restaurant.
We came here for brunch and I was craving for pancakes; except the pancakes were far from being fluffy. Not sure what they put in the batter but it tasted nothing like a pancake. It was thick and dry and it felt like I was eating flour. The syrup and powder sugar couldn't even salvage it. However, the Vienna sausages that came with it tasted a lot better but I have a feeling they were canned sausages. What a disappointment.
Unfortunately, this place has gone downhill in the last year or so. I used to come here much more often, but the quality of the food has gotten much more inconsistent. I recently had one of my (formerly) favorite dishes, the Irish Breakfast, and was incredibly disappointed – esp considering it's an Irish bar in an Irish neighborhood…. I really do hope it gets better because it is a really short walk from my house and I'd go there all the time if it didn't feel like gambling to sit down to a meal that may or may not be decent….