Black Duck
(347) 767-3903
122 E 28th St
(at located between Park Ave. and Lexington Ave.)
New York,
NY
10016
40.7428
-73.983
Neighborhoods: Kips Bay, Midtown
Hours:
Daily 5:30pm-11pm
Price:
$$$
Last updated 6.24.09
What People Are Saying About Black Duck
The Owner
Black Duck
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Located in the heart of Manhattan, The Black Duck restaurant & lounge offers guests a unique dining experience in a relaxed yet elegant setting.
With the look and feel of a neighborhood bistro, The Black Duck menu is sure to please even the most discriminating palette. Highlighting Pan-Atlantic fare, specialties include Espresso Rubbed Filet Mignon, Sesame Crusted Wasabi Tuna & Jumbo Lump Crab & Rock Shrimp Cake.
The Black Duck Restaurant and lounge is open for dinner seven days a week. Happy hour is 5pm-8pm. Live jazz on Fridays & Saturdays 9:30pm-12:30am and James Bond movie night is every Sunday at 8pm.
The 75-seat restaurant & lounge is housed in the Park South Hotel, has two levels and boasts New York City's only Alabaster bar. The space is also available for private events, wedding receptions & parties. For a truly indulgent experience, the Black Duck is the place to go!
The Editor
Katie Heffernan
Citysearch
The Scene
Named for Prohibition's notoriously elusive rum-running ship, this quiet, hidden refuge within Murray Hill's Park South Hotel still slips under the radar. A collection of stormy sea paintings and two mermaid figureheads hoisting lights above the bar set a lulled maritime mood. Mature businessmen and dates converse over hushed, white-clothed tables, and the library-like calm of the fireplace lounge lures solace-seekers toting books. Live jazz brings bustle to the bar on weekends.
The Food
The upscale seafood menu draws on Asian influences, with European hints and American helpings. To start, lightly brothed chowder conceals sunken chunks of clam, while blue cheese and pecans burst from sweet frissee and pear salad. Surf-and-turf encompasses the menu's star entrees: deliciously charred sesame-crusted tuna with ginger ponzu gently juxtaposes espresso-rubbed filet mignon. Tri-colored vegetable pasta sits in a less-inspired garlic sauce. But servers, attentive if slightly unpolished, gladly direct inquisitors to menu strengths--like rum-flambeed dessert bananas foster--and allow leisurely enjoyment.
User Reviews
lilyflower326
March 27, 2009
I used to go to the Black Duck all the time when at my former company as it was literally around the corner. Met up with some old co-workers last night at the duck and now i remember why we always go there for after work. Great drinks and friendly staff. Plus they have that sweet loungy couch area in the front for us to hang out. This is a good spot to go in Flatiron for sure. Cannot comment on the food since i have never eaten here...but they do give out little chocolates!!
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Dodee
March 23, 2009
I am a research geek.. My hubby & I wanted something special, but yet different & romantic for our 10 year anniversary. I read the reviews previously posted--although everyone is intitled to their opinion, my hubby & I absolutely loved the place! Hospitality was outstanding, the food was absolutely delicious & the atmosphere was simply cozy & everything that we could have ever hoped for! I was very suprised by our cozy booth with rose petals scattered about & the jazz band playing in the distance. The service was outstanding & Richard, was very accomidating to our needs and wants. Being from Texas, that says a lot! The Black Duck is definately a best kept secret that I am telling ALL my friends about! I can't wait to return! A BIG Texas thank you for a very memoriable anniversary!
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natiebee1
February 17, 2009
My boyfriend and I made a reservation for Valentines Day at the Black duck and were extremely disappointed. From the $85 per person prefix menu, the appetizers, yellowtail, clams, & scallops were pretty good. However the entrees were awful. The steak was cooked well, while we ordered it medium rare. The lobster was so overcooked it tasted like a sponge. We were already an hour and a 1/2 into dinner and didn't want to send the food back. I haven't seen the regular menu, but will not go back to try it.
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Save Money:
Happy hour happens daily from 5:30pm to 8:30pm, featuring discounts on martinis and more.
When to Go:
Live jazz is performed on Friday and Saturday nights between 9:30pm and 12:30am.
Where to Sit:
The front fireplace lounge is first come, first served, but call ahead to reserve it for small gatherings. In the summer, a small set of outdoor tables sits in front of the restaurant.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Business Dining, Romantic Dining, Fine Dining
Cuisine:
Message from Black Duck
- Live music
- Online reservations available
- Seafood and steaks
Located in the heart of Manhattan, The Black Duck restaurant & lounge offers guests a unique dining experience in a relaxed yet elegant setting.
With the look and feel of a neighborhood bistro, The Black Duck menu is sure to please even the most discriminating palette. Highlighting Pan-Atlantic fare, specialties include Espresso Rubbed Filet Mignon, Sesame Crusted Wasabi Tuna & Jumbo Lump Crab & Rock Shrimp Cake.
The Black Duck Restaurant and lounge is open for dinner seven days a week. Happy hour is 5pm-8pm. Live jazz on Fridays & Saturdays 9:30pm-12:30am and James Bond movie night is every Sunday at 8pm.
The 75-seat restaurant & lounge is housed in the Park South Hotel, has two levels and boasts New York City's only Alabaster bar. The space is also available for private events, wedding receptions & parties. For a truly indulgent experience, the Black Duck is the place to go!
