Duck City Bistro Review

Duck City is a little slice of the past - in the best possible way. This place is like stepping backwards in time to when the restaurant industry was a production because people went out for entertainments sake and your meal was an experience. As soon as you enter you are greeted by the most welcoming overly sweet staff (seriously from the host to the chefs behind the counter). Then you're whisked away to your table, head chef in tow to proudly talk about today's specials to us personally. Entirely the highlight of our day. Every single thing was cooked to perfection! Even the simple cocktails we ordered were made to perfection. Zack, our waiter, was such a sweetie and so accommodating, we chatted about art and the like, which I wholeheartedly appreciated. Got the shrimp cocktail (the shrimp were amazingly huge), lobster bisque with lobster pieces in it (an absolute must and they don't skimp), a special - the triggerfish, and to end the night, absolutely delectable chocolate covered strawberries. We raved the whole time about every detail including the roasted garlic served the perfect bread. I couldn't get enough. Thank you Duck City Bistro for a lovely evening!

Absolutely amazing experience and can not wait to return. The food and service was out of this world fantastic. Very high end eating but well worth the money spent.

We had a perfect dining experience here. Not only is the food memorable, the service was great. You'll notice the staff are all always doing something, working hard. Would highly recommend it.

Rack of lamb was excellent. Really appreciated that the chef came around to check on how things went.

Don't eat here unless you are prepared to spend good money! $$$$. However, everything you order will be p.e.r.f.e.c.t. You won't be happy eating anywhere else again for the rest of your life. The french onion soup is wonderful, and every entree is perfectly cooked and seasoned. The Thai Chicken (kinda a peanut or even peanutbuttery sauce) is one of my favorites.

Delicious meal - the risotto was perfect! Our server was so friendly, and the owner and general manager both visited our table twice, along with the bartender who made sure our Manhattans were just right! Such a fun and tasty evening - we will be back!!!

A charming delight! As you walk in the door the chef takes you to a display case that houses all of the specials and explains in detail his dishes. Excellent food and great service. Fabulous dessert!

Great Atmosphere and very friendly staff. Fresh bread and braised garlic was great. Cesar Side salad was fresh and Lamb & Duck chefs combo was amazing. Will definitely return.

Some of the opening spiels are a bit cheesy, but the food and cocktails are really great.

Great ambiance. Enthusiastic service. Great food. Creative presentation.

Fabulous service. We walked in and were greated warmly by three different individuals. Quickly following, the head chef gave a wonderfully entertaining presentation of the nights specials. Quite an array! I ordered the salmon with beurre More

Overpriced food..... redneck Chef that keeps talking continuously..... Plenty of other places in the area with better dining options.

Outstanding meal. Everything was done to perfection. Wait staff were excellent.

Anniversary dinner last night (#41) and the evening couldn't have been better! We took chef's suggestions for the appetizers, soup, and entrees all around. I would list everything out but that would assume I remember what we had, not so easy. In summary, brussel sprouts appetizer, tenderloin in blue cheese appetizer, garlic soup (amazing), etc. fish and Korean BBQ were all fantastic! Portions are big, service is amazing, ambiance is very warm and inviting. Great evening and I highly recommend this restaurant!

For our 1st visit.. we were not impressed that much to spend that kind of money. Fine dining with a red brick wall and uneven floors, I tripped cause it was dark? Steaks were not cooked well . Meal was ok. Questionable if we will be back .

We go there often and never have we received anything less than fantastic food and service!

Chef Jeremy offers a varied and interesting array of meals. The food is delicious and the portions are large. Chef stops by his guests tables to ensure all is OK. A must go to restaurant.

Stopped in for drinks and to buy a cigar. We did not eat but the food looked amazing nonetheless. The owner was a great guy. On the floor, walking around and talking to everyone, greeting people at the door and talking to those at the bar. He really cares about his business and it shows. The bartender (Nick?) was very good. We had some high end bourbons and he was knowledgeable and attentive. I would go back simply for the ambiance and the bourbon/scotch collection.

Amazing! Just amazing... especially for a city the size of Davenport.

This place is amazing! The staff is so great, including our waiter, Zack. He was so friendly and quick. I was incredibly happy with him. The chefs are so talented and sweet! Head chef Jeffrey entertained us simply by explaining the specials. And he was willing to chat with us making everything fel more personal. And the food! It is phenomenal. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would give 10.

After being treated to a flowery description of the entrees by the chef (dressed in lemons pajama bottoms), we were seated squeezed at against the wall in an overcrowded, and extremely noisy restaurant. My wife s Ahi Tuna meal was excellent, but my Cashew Crusted Sea Bass was covered in a thick over-sweet caramel bordering on a candy bar with nuts.

Everything was Fabulous-my lobster was great , salad with Garlic dressing like ive never had before. Mushrooms Awesome, best meal ive ever had. We will b back!

Everything we had was delicious. The head chef was delightful when describing the specials. Will definitely be visiting again.

Service was amazing! I am vegan and they were happy to accomodate. Usually people are rude or end up putting dairy in my food when I say I'm vegan but the chef was very friendly! They told me to let then know I eat vegan when I make reservations next time and the dish would be even better. Of course it was pricey but overall for a place that serves mostly meat to make something so delicious and be friendly about it to a vegan was worth it!

Ok u haven't been????? No more questions just go try it u will go back.

The best food in the Quad Cities. Charming, small, a brilliant chef, and service you expect to find in the finest restaurants. Why spend money anywhere else?

I would like to preface this review with the knowledge that I was invited here by good friends who love the place and I had a lovely time with them and would go again without hesitation because of their company, but I would have a better food experience and smaller bill with what I learned. Plenty of people enjoy the atmosphere, the food, and the chef and that's fine; I don't want to take away from what people enjoy.

That said, this is my opinion. First off we walked in and were seated and the table was nice, although covered in paper. I know they write on the tables and that's their thing, but I felt that along with the italian restaurant looking floor and the bricks on the wall that said a bunch of different things, including "butt!", it was poorly done and tacky. For the price point I expected better decor and better chairs (sitting on that for 2.5 hours it needs to be comfier! My butt and legs went numb.)

We were ushered up front to see the specials and it was a lot of show by the waiter and at the end he clanged the lid on the plate after he showed you the beef and it was a foot away and a bit startling and unpleasant. He also bragged that they only serve Heinz ketchup, but any restaurant that is an upper class place ought to be able to make ketchup better than Heinz. The entrees themselves looked fine, but I've seen better plating and presentation. A restaurant that comes to mind that's around the same price point is Iowa City Chophouse, which sources local and organic and has better decor and entree presentation.

We ordered onion rings and their duck fat fries. The onion rings were stringy and cool when they got to us and weren't that good. I had been hyped on the duck fries and had even made my own duck fat potatoes at home. For $11, what I got were slightly soggy fries that tasted mildly of duck and old oil. It tasted bland, frankly, and cut mostly with another oil, my guess is canola. I was honestly surprised when I tasted those and missed my potatoes that I'd made at home which were significantly better and I could make so much more of for the price.

A positive, a friend of mine ordered the portabella mushrooms and they were fantastic, and the provided french bread (which didn't come to the table until a few minutes after the appetizers arrived) dipped in it was amazing. If I go back, I will order that as my entree.

I ordered the prime rib (the waitress looked at me weird when I asked for it rare) and with it a garlic salad. My partner ordered the surf and turf and the lobster bisque. The bowl they got had some lobster chunks in it but it wasn't quite worth $9. My salad was over bittered with garlic, not pleasantly sprinkled as I'd expect, and it was drowning in dressing and I only ate a few bites. The lettuce was also basic restaurant supply, what I would expect from McDonald's.

When our entrees came out, half the table (table of 8) got theirs and started to eat while the other half waited another 5 minutes for their food. The time between salads and soups and entrees was a bit long. The surf and turf came with a personal grill that you caramelized the sauce on, which was cool. But once you removed the delicious teriyaki sauce, the meat was bland and so was the rice. My prime rib didn't even have pepper on it, let alone any seasoning. The only thing that made it palatable was the teriyaki I borrowed from my partner. The potatoes on top were forgettable. It came with no sauce, either.

Ultimately, for the price I shouldn't be able to make my own food better at home, but I do. I am not trained in any way, anything I know is from my tastebuds and the internet. I have made far better steak, potatoes, onion rings, salad, and rivaled the bisque. It was largely flair in a place that didn't command class or enforce a loose dress code. For the price, it should be local and organic, with a dress code, and less tacky decor.

Nevertheless, I shook the chef's hand and thanked him as was the polite thing to do. This restaurant isn't irredeemable, but it's only fancy to people who aren't food enthusiasts.

Man I LOVE this place! Cajun Ribeye knocked my socks off!!! Wowza!!!! Worth it!

This used to be my favorite restaurant in town and never have a been more disappointed. I celebrate my birthday here and they yelled at us over the phone and hung up on my family. Never again will I return. Horrible customer service and lack of respect for customers. Disappointed to say the least. I will be going to Hemisphere s Bistro tonight instead.

Excellent, duck, lamb, steaks, and seafood. A boisterous fun atmosphere from the moment you walk in. Chef Jeremy is welcoming and a master of his craft.

Always delicious, the service is outstanding! Jeremy is the BEST!

I was initially taken back by the different approach to the "visual menu" and paper menu without prices. But the food made up for it. The duck was perfectly cooked. Presentation a bit over the top. Service was great.

Great experience, they go over the whole menu enthusiastically and truly make you feel welcome! It's pricy but totally worth it.

Spring chowder and stuffed pork chop were exquisite!

The owner stopped by the table to introduce himself...a rare service. Very passionate about his craft and the personality of him and the staff is incredible.

Great dinner
Excellent service.

Duck City Bistro is THE premier restaurant in the Quad Cities. The chef always has something new on the menu, which is reviewed with you before you are seated. This is the place my my wife I go on date nights almost without exception. My favorites are the Crab Cake appetizer, Thai Chicken, Filet Melissa, and Veal Jalapeno. They have many specials as well, like the Elk I had this weekend.

BEEF! It's what's for dinner!

Great ambiance. Enthusiastic service. Great food. Creative presentation.

This was by far one of the best meals I have ever eaten! The service was awesome, and we were treated very good by the staff.

Bring your appetite. One of the best meals o ever had.

High quality. Chef/owner spent two years in France perfecting his craft. Tender major with shrimp, lamb chops, stuffed pork chop (huge), grilled salmon, Thai chicken... everyone was very happy. A consideration- split a plate, save room for dessert

Booked at short notice. Thank you.
Food was not as good as past experience, had to send back the bone in prime rib.
Received bill and had another table plus our food. Not happy.
Very disappointed, as this was a special night as last night before relative flying home.

Took a few dates here. Staff is always friendly. Just a little small but it's elegant.

Not good for birthdays. We called twice the day before to tell them it was my mom s birthday and they told us they write on the table cloth saying happy birthday (which was cute). But we asked them to give my mom a key lime pie that they could put on our tab. They said they wrote it in their notes for our server. They never served this and we didn t want to go out of our way to tell the server in front of our mom about the martini. The place is expensive so they should at least be more attentive to special occasions. They also don t list their prices for their entrees which we thought was odd.

I like this place a lot. theres a unique atmosphere. The cuisine is splendid. the service is efficient and the stuff is friendly. The cost is reasonable. I highly recommend.

Loved this place. Chef Jeremy is a one of a kind. Will definitely be back!

It was so good that we went back the next night. Excellent presentation, service, and the food was consistently amazing. Had zero complaints and will visit again.

Great people and great food. I will come back again....

My wife and I were traveling and came across this gem. From the start, our experience was amazing. The owner made sure we had a drink in our hand and walked us through the menu (visually) with examples he had in the front of the restaurant. The pheasant bisque was amazing and we had a really hard time deciding on what to have for dinner because everything looked great. I had the stuffed pork chop and my wife had the petite cut filet. They were both cooked to perfection and the portions did not disappoint. When you do stop here, and I urge you all to do it, hopefully you luck out and have Sydney as your waitress as she was amazing. We will definitely be back as we have many more options to try!

Went for a friends birthday awhile back and it was awesome. Booking for Nov 3 for a very special day in our family's life.

Hands down THE best place to eat in the Quad Cities. However, bring your check book, because you get what you pay for.

My wife and I had run out to Davenport for a quick getaway weekend and discovered Duck City Bistro. Both the food and the staff were excellent. Highly Recommend the Shish Kabob (with mini hibachi grill), and the Veal Scallopini with jalapeno sauce entrees and the Lobster Bisque and Shrimp Cocktail appetizers. It was a Saturday night and even with a full house the staff was attentive and entertaining, (and watching the "Featured Entree" descriptions from Table 6 was a delight). Truly a great experience and we can't wait to return.

I've been here twice and both times were amazing. The menu changes with new and wonderful offerings. Service is spot on and the entire staff, including the chef, is outstanding.

Always a wonderful experience. Top notch, attentive wait staff. Fine dining without pretension. Fresh, delicious ingredients. A truly unique atmosphere. One of the many highlights is chef personally walking you through the special selections for the evening with great pomp and drama - so fun.

The best meal and service I have ever had. Everything tasted amazing! I can't wait to go back!

I have heard great things for years about this place and finally got to go. We walked on with a group of nine on a Saturday night with no reservations, but they were able to immediately seat us. We had the Escargot as an appetizer and it was great. They bring out complimentary fresh bread with roasted garlic cloves that you can spread on them which is amazing. I also recommend trying they house salad with their garlic dressing it was extremely good. I had the sirloin which was huge and cooked to a perfect medium rare. All of the wait staff was very friendly and accommodating. I am already planning to another trip back with my family.

Pricey but worth it. Phenomenal food--- definitely among the very best places to eat in the area. Highly recommended.

Single best place i have ever had the privilege of dining at. It is one of the most unique experience. Never anything but the best every time. 10 stars.

No, just no.

Billed as fine dining and refined food. Nope!

It was much better years ago, but this restaurant has passed its time.

Best steak I ve ever had. The experience with Chef was awesome too. Loved the bread w the spreadable garlic too!

Oh my gosh that was the best experience the owner what is showman the food was amazing top drawer our waitress was one of the best would love to go back

My colleague & I walked in to this "unassuming" place for a quiet dinner & it quickly turned into one of the best dining experiences of my life. Chef Jeremy & his staff (Nam, Maddie, & Taylor) blew us away with their presence & food quality. The duck (presented 3 different ways) was amazing & the trigger fish was out of this world. We will be back.

Awesome place! Exceptional service, food and atmosphere. Highly recommend trying Duck City, you won't be disappointed!

It's rare when I give a five-star rating for anywhere because I always feel like there's something that could have been improved on. Duck City Bistro is one of the few places that I am giving a five-star rating simply because when something wasn't what I thought it would be or a way I wanted it, it was still SO. DAMN. GOOD!

My wife an I went to Duck City Bistro with some friends for an early Valentine's dinner and could not have had a better experience. The wait staff were on point and happy that we were there. The bartender was beyond skilled and was creating some amazing martinis for an upcoming contest. The food... it's an experience in and of itself.

If you plan on coming here you should seriously bring your appetite. This is not an inexpensive diner to grab a quick dinner but probably one of the best restaurants in the Quad Cities. My wife and I had a four course dinner (appetizer, soup or salad, entree and dessert) that we still talk about weeks later. Even when something wasn't the way we expected it was still amazing.

Without a doubt Duck City Bistro is a Quad Cities dining experience that everyone should try at least once!

Great food, very excited owner which makes it fun, the only negative is it took 30 mins to get our bill

Great service. The chef and staff are exceptionally friendly and have helpful suggestions on food pairings. There are a wide number of options available for dinner. The wine list is quite good (quality), but maybe seen as bit limited overall (variety). Everything was cooked perfectly to our expectations. Come hungry, as each dinner portion size is rather massive.

I LOVE this place SOooooooooo much!!!! Chef Jeremy comes up with incredible variations on everything he makes! Or, you can have it however you like. My go-to is the Filet, served in 8, 10, or 12 Oz. I don t eat pork, but my girlfriends chop looked really good. I like the mussels as an appetizer. The Shrimp Cocktail is great, not your ordinary, these shrimp are HUGE! The French Fries are amazing, cooked in duck fat.

Full bar, soft atmosphere.
Oh, limited hours, and call ahead for reservations or you probably won t get a seat. GO THERE!!!!

Duck City Bistro is THE premier restaurant in the Quad Cities. The chef always has something new on the menu, which is reviewed with you before you are seated. This is the place my my wife I go on date nights almost without exception. My favorites are the Crab Cake appetizer, Thai Chicken, Filet Melissa, and Veal Jalapeno. They have many specials as well, like the Elk I had this weekend.

BEEF! It's what's for dinner!

I came here with friends. I am from out of town and they love it here. This place did not disappoint! If the Chilean Sea Bass is ever a special....get it! Cooked to perfection with a mango chutney. Awesome vibe. Great place.

My husband's meat was overcooked and we were told that it actually wasn't overcooked, that the light coming in from the outside made it looked overcooked, but if we took it inside it wouldn't looked overcooked. We were sitting by a window and apparently they cut down some trees which is now bringing in more daylight... which in conclusion makes meat looked overcooked. The manager was rude and didn't do anything about it. He said more people have been complaining ever since the trees were cut down... it's the dumbest excuse we have ever heard. Never going back.

Chef Jeremy and his staff are incredible! In the tradition of his father, Chef Charles, he takes Duck City to the top level. I appreciated the attention we received once again -- it was a very special night made more special by Davenport's No. 1 restaurant.

One of my favorite fine dining spots in the Quad Cities. The chef there is very cool and greats you with a mesmerizing greeting. Bon Apetite

Great place for sure. Chef takes a very active part in welcoming the guests. Had the 1/2 duck 1/2 lamb. Was Awesome.

We love Duck City!! Always a great experience.. the food,.drinks, outstanding!!

Loved it as always. Food was all top notch. Don't be afraid to order the candied corkscrew bacon as an appetizer, it's not on the menu. It normally comes as a part of the wedge salad. Hot or cold it's fantastic. If it's your first time make sure Chef Jeremy takes you through the specials.
This place is probably the most expensive place to eat in the quad cities, but between the food quality and ambiance, you get what you pay for.

We have always been happy with not only the food but the waitresses and the chef are awesome.

amazing food and super friendly staff a must dinning if in area

Best food and service in the quad cities. Atmosphere is so relaxing and the entertainment/specials as you enter make for the experience! Get here!

Amazing food, amazing service, and the chef is quite the character! Definitely will be coming back in the future. Best crab cakes I've ever had

Im teetering between a 3 and a 4 star rating. We were told to visit those restaurant while in town while finishing Ragbrai. My partner and I both work in a fine dining restaurant in Nebraska, and seeing the reviews that this is also fine dining, we thought it would be a good choice. Upon walking in, the executive chef gathered those of us at the door to go over The features, to include pestering the
line cooks on this and that, and noting Heinz ketchup is all they use, followed by straight sriracha sauce dabbled on a plate. We just giggled and played along. Was this fine dining or theater? We were then seated. The decor seems to be original to 1991, right down to the duck wine menu. (Literally a plastic duck with wine menus stuffed into its wings) I wish the feature menu had pricing, but that didn't stop us from ordering off of it. My boyfriend was a bit bummed that the paella would be an hour and a half wait, so he went with the pork chop. I had the prime strip. Portions are humongous and both were good. We probably won't be back, though. Not for any negative reason. Our server was polite, but poorly trained. We are a bit biased, maybe, coming from the property we lovingly work for and manage, but it is what it is.

Fantastic food. The steak was one of the top ten I have ever had, and I eat steak a lot. Great service, personal attention from the chef. Fun atmosphere.

We had such a wonderful experience at this restaurant. The chef greeted us at the door and shared the specials, the service were exceptional, and the food was spectacular.

NEVER AGAIN WILL I EVER COME BACK. FOOD HAD NO FLAVOR IT WASN'T SEASON AT ALL. FOR ME AND MY WIFE MEALTHEY CHARGE US $256.00 THE WORST PLACE EVER BETTER LUCK GOING TO RED LOBSTER.

It was such fun with the owner entertaining us from the moment we sat down. We felt as if he was gererally happy we were there. Food was good... a little heavy but nice for a treat.

Delicious food, great atmosphere, and charismatic head chef. Service can be slow if they're busy, but it's SO worth the wait.

My bros work here so im kinda biased. I had amazing cutomer service and an qmazing dinner. Thai chicken. Peanut butter and chicken made me nauseous but chicken itself was delish. I don't like fish so i didn't try any of that but i bet its delicious for people who like fish.

Lamb was perfect, server awesome and aware of our show across the street, chef super accomodating, never had better service anywhere, will be back with friends.. Cedar Falls wants a duck CB branch office...