Duckfat

If you're visiting Portland, Duckfat absolutely deserves a stop. The restaurant has an outstanding reputation, and after eating there, it's easy to understand why. The duck fat fries are the star of the menu for good reason. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and packed with flavor, they're some of the best fries I've ever had. We ordered the poutine and the lobster roll, and both were outstanding. The poutine was rich, comforting, and perfectly balanced, while the lobster roll was fresh, generously filled, and absolutely delicious. They also make their own handcrafted sodas, which were a nice surprise. I tried the wild cherry, and it was light, crisp, and refreshing without being overly sweet. Duckfat is a small restaurant, so don't be surprised if there's a wait, but it's well worth it. Big flavor, quality ingredients, and a menu that's simple but executed exceptionally well. I'd happily come back the next time I'm in Portland.

We came in around 8pm on a Sunday during memorial weekend. Seating took a little bit, which was fine and we expected. Everyone working was personable, and knowledge. We had a few questions on what to get and sizing, and they were able to offer recommendations for us. The poutine was delicious. We did get a small, and honestly we could’ve got a little more and have been stuffed, but we wanted to save a little room for dinner. I got the lobster roll special, it was so great. The bun was so soft, and the lime added such a zesty flavor. My husband ordered the cubano sandwich, he really liked it, he did say it was a little meat heavy, and wasn’t able to finish. We finished the meal with the sea salted duckfat milkshake, and were able to take it to go. It was insane. So good, but would reccomend splitting it with someone because of how heavy it is. Overall would reccomend anyone stopping by Portland to come in to Duckfat.

An absolute must stop! We tried to come to dinner the night prior but it was fairly busy. So we ended up coming the next day right at opening time to get a table. The food was SO delicious! Not much to really say other than wow. Completely worth 5 stars.

We recently visited Duckfat and overall had a good experience. One thing to know before going is that the food comes out in waves rather than all at once. Nobody explained that to us initially, so we were a little confused at first, but once we realized that was their style of service it wasn’t a problem. The restaurant itself is much smaller than we expected and can feel a little tight when it’s busy. Parking was also challenging and expensive. We paid $22.50 for a two-hour minimum just to have dinner. If you’re planning to spend the day exploring Portland it probably feels more worthwhile, but it definitely added to the cost of the meal for us. We started with the Oreo milkshake and it was fantastic. Made with local gelato, it was noticeably lighter and less heavy than a traditional milkshake while still being incredibly creamy and flavorful. My husband ordered the House Smoked Brisket sandwich. The brisket was good, but it felt like it was missing a sauce. We ended up ordering the truffle ketchup, garlic mayo, and the special sauce on the side. They weren’t large portions and added about $6 to the bill, but they were all delicious and really completed the sandwich. We also shared the large Duckfat Poutine. The portion size was huge and there was a generous amount of cheese curds. We personally prefer a darker, richer gravy and this one was a bit lighter than what we’re used to, but it was still very good. I ordered the Duckfat Caesar. The dressing was flavorful, the duck was cooked perfectly, and the lemon zest garnish added a lot to the dish. My only criticism was that there were only four very thin slices of duck, so for the price it felt a little light and left me wanting more. Service was fine overall and the food quality was good. There were a few inconveniences, such as only allowing one person from a party to go inside and get a table, and the tight layout made moving around a bit difficult. Still, there were several standout dishes and we’re glad we finally gave it a try.

Deserves the high ratings! Frites abd the sauces were delicious! We ordered the sauce flight but probably best to pick 2 - my favourites were the spicy mayo and the horseradish. Their duckfat caesar salad was slightly over salted but still very tasty! We washed this all down with some blueberry milkshake... And our server - Robin - was very pleasant! Wait times are long, so if you're going around brunch/lunch, put your name down and get a drink at the bar next door