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Explore Sitting Duck Tavern’s menu featuring savory small plates, hearty entrees like Fish & Chips and Chicken Alfredo, plus craft beers and seasonal drinks. Enjoy cozy vibes, friendly service, and unique flavors at this Stratford American restaurant.
Sitting Duck Tavern in Stratford, CT offers a hearty American menu that balances classic comfort with bold flavors. Start your meal with small plates like the savory Tomato Bisque or the crispy, golden Bang Bang Shrimp, coated in a perfect sweet and spicy sauce. For lighter fare, their Warm Goat Cheese Salad shines with its crunchy panko crust and honey vinaigrette, delivering a beautiful contrast of textures and flavors.
Burgers here are a standout, especially the Tavern Burger, featuring chipotle spice and housemade bacon jam, and the Cadillac Burger, layered with BBQ, cheddar, and bacon. The Grilled Cheese paired with Tomato Bisque is a rustic classic elevated. Patrons often praise the duck wings and fresh, well-seasoned calamari, adding to the tavern’s reputation for quality and satisfying dishes.
The atmosphere complements the menu perfectly—cozy, inviting, with attentive service that makes every visit feel special. Whether you come for craft beers or the unique entrees, Sitting Duck Tavern promises a memorable dining experience.
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A smooth blend of slow-braised ripe tomatoes
Loaded onions, croutons, melted cheess
Warm soft and salty pretzels served with ale spiked mustard
Golden battered shrimp tossed with a sweet and spicy bang bang sauce
Not in the mode for shrimp? same sauce with crispy chicken
Truffle oil, parmesan dust
Crispy Maple Leaf Farms duck wings tossed with sweet chili glaze
Sauteed mixed beans, pancetta, wilted arugula, shaved parm
Pan-fried with caramelized onion, bacon, brown butter, horseradish chive sour cream
Seared beef, green pepper, onion, scallion, Chez Whiz with chipotle chive sour cream
Bacon, peas, creamy cheese cheese sauce, pasta, toasted crumbsAdd crispy buffalo chicken for $5
Wisconsin cheddar cheese curds breaded & topped with Mike's Hot Honey glaze
Served traditional bone-in (GF) or bonelessChoice of sauce: Classic Buffalo, Roasted Garlic Parmesan, Sweet Singapore, BBQ, Tangy Carolina, or Mango Habanero Dry Rub
Loaded house fried chips topped with crumbled applewood bacon, beer cheese sauce, scallions & chipotle sour cream
Simple crispy greens, simple garnish, simple dressing
Warm panko crusted goat cheese over greens with cucumbers, tomato, candied walnuts, honey vinaigrette
Bibb lettuce, shredded red cabbage red cabbage, shredded carrots, edamame, roasted red peppers & chopped peanuts tossedtossed in a spicy Thai peanut dressing
Crispy greens, chicken, bacon, red onion, tomato, gorgonzola, egg, avocado mash
Mixed greens, chicken, roasted corn, black bean, pico, cheddar blend, chipotle ranch, crispy tortilla strips.
All natural Pineland Farm beef, lettuce, tomato served with or without cheese
All natural burger w/ BBQ, cheddar blend, bacon, chipotle ranch, fronions
Chipotle spiced burger, house-made bacon jam, lettuce, tomato, Vermont cheddar
Blended farmhouse cheeses on toasted Tuscan bread. Add: avocado mash, bacon, or tomato for additional charge
Chicken cutlet, provolone, hot peppers, roasted peppers, baby arugula, pesto aioli, toasted ciabatta roll
Buffalo sauce soaked crispy chicken, lettuce, onion, chipotle ranch, farm cheeses, tortilla wrap
Crispy buttermilk chicken, hot honey, Applewood bacon, pepper jack cheese, pickles, aioli on a roll
Simple chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato roasted aioli
a pair oh Philly Cheese steaks, peppers, onion, cheese, aioli on split top buns
Panko crusted cod on a potato bun with apple cider slaw, cheddar & tartar sauce
Creamy Alfredo sauce, roasted broccoli, bacon, tossed with rigatoni pasta topped with roasted or blackened chicken
Golden fried beer battered cod, served with fries, slaw and tartar
Pan-roasted broccoli, snap peas, water chestnuts, carrot, with a ginger soy sesame pan sauce, rice noodles
Pan seared Atlantic salmon, served over wilted spinach topped with a picatta pan sauce with sundried tomatoes, whipped Yukon
Our own 48 hour marinated sirloin beef tips fire grilled served with mashed or tavern fries.
A bowl of Spanish rice with roasted corn & black beans topped with mixed cheeses, avocado mashed, pico, sour cream
Atalntic Salmon with a spicy honey and mustard pan sauce
Atlantic Salmon with sesame garlic ginger soy sauce
Slow roasted baby back ribs or ribs and BBQ chicken, basted with our own house BBQ sauce. served with Cole slaw, and your choice of French fries, Mashed potatoes or mac cheese
Classic oven roasted turkey meatloaf served with Yukon mashed potato, smothered in a rich thyme pan sauce. Comfort Food Done Right
Picked Maine Lobster served CT style, warmed in butter, served with butter on a toasted New England split top roll, served with fries
a Center cut NY strip steak, fire grilled served over roasted asparagus and Yukon mashed potatoes
Super cozy, compact accommodations. Try seating farthest from the door as the winter draft can disrupt. Full bar, craft beer, selection of unique euro fare. Management and staff honor service. They work to make your night out special.
Opening hours, the full address and the best way to get there are all on the restaurant page. Booking policies differ from place to place — so call ahead, or simply walk in.