Didn't eat. I have eaten here many times and the food good and the service is good too. It's a good local joint to run into old friends and acquaintances. Fall 2025 update: The duck is still solid. Got some wings that were good. Was disappointed to find that steak tips are no longer in the appetizer menu. They had several Oktoberfest meals on a special menu. While they looked delicious we didn't get one because we were trying to stay low carb. We will definitely go to the duck again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Thomas Bunting
Great food , great Drinks and great staff , also great atmosphere to add.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mina Graham
Whenever my husband and I are in Stratford we go here. The staff is friendly, service is great and the food is consistently good. I had the calamari last time I was there and it was the best I’ve ever had- tender, juicy, well flavored with the right amount of crispness. It makes my mouth water every thing I think of the dish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelly Wright
We stopped here for dinner whilst staying in the area tonight
Actually blown away how nice this place was. The food was really good, in fact some of the best we've had in a while. Service was exceptional and shout out to Ryan who was super friendly, super attentive, and definitely made our experience that more special. Awesome atmosphere and great choice of music!
Just wish this place was in my town! If we're in the area again we'll definitely be stopping by.
MEH! I met a friend for lunch at this place; The hostess sat us promptly . We ordered some drinks, it was ok. We also ordered appetizers. The appetizer was nothing to write about. I love grilled cheese & tomato soup. Saw it on the menu & ordered it. Worst mistake, soup was salty & gross. It tasted as if it came from the can& warm up . I made better soup than that. The grilled cheese was disappointing too. The parking situation was limited too. I was able to find parking on the street because it wasn’t busy. Imagine when it is busy. I get it that it is a tavern; does the food needs to be that gross. If I could a negative number for the food, I would. The only positive was the servers. I will not return to this place. Very disappointing with the place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Ally Follett
We had a wonderful experience for dinner on Saturday night. Ryan was our server and he was PHENOMENAL. He was kind, personable, patient (especially with my 9 month old baby), and had our food out quickly! The food is great and although we come here often since we live walking distance away, this was def top tier
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
larrie meyer
After reading positive reviews I decided to give sitting duck a try. It did not disappoint. Great food combined with awesome service and a friendly vibe. I had the rustic beans and the chicken sandwich with hot and sweet peppers. Delicious! Definitely returning soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Guess It Was Fate
The bang bang shrimp is outstanding as well as the sirloin tips. I've had the fish and chips and many burgers here which are also very good. Great bar and service! In the Paradise Green area..stop in! You won't be disappointed 😁
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
steve barker
Stopped in at Sitting Duck Tavern and was seriously impressed. I had their Bird Cage chicken sandwich — absolutely delicious! Crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor. They also have a great beer selection with plenty of local options on tap. The staff was super friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. Would definitely come back when I’m in the area.
5 ⭐️We went here to celebrate my daughter’s graduation from Sacred Heart University. Their location in Trumbull near the college was over an hour wait. Found out there was a second (original ) location in Stratford, On the phone they told us to come right over, they were waiting for us. When we arrived they welcomed us with open arms, were super friendly and super attentive. They treated my daughter like a super star. The food was delicious and the cocktails were so creative and tasty. Would highly recommend and will definitely return.
Jason Muchnick
nice staff. good food! fun times.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephen Halton
I hope it was just a fluke, but I had an awful experience. Entrees came out before the drinks (which were soft drinks) appetizers came out last. Ordered 2 rounds of the same drinks and they were all different. The fish and chips was cold and more like fish sticks than any sort of filet. Overpriced for the lack of service and the quality of food. Again, I hope this was a fluke and they do better for others. I am vacationing with family for a week and I will certainly not be coming back. I hope they fix it because the restaurant has a lot of potential, or maybe it was better before.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
James Pinder
Food was surprisingly amazing
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katherine Popovic
Thank you for an amazing afternoon. The whole staff was wonderful. The food was excellent. The drinks were perfect.
Everything is great here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Didn't eat. I have eaten here many times and the food good and the service is good too. It's a good local joint to run into old friends and acquaintances. Fall 2025 update: The duck is still solid. Got some wings that were good. Was disappointed to find that steak tips are no longer in the appetizer menu. They had several Oktoberfest meals on a special menu. While they looked delicious we didn't get one because we were trying to stay low carb. We will definitely go to the duck again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great food , great Drinks and great staff , also great atmosphere to add.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Whenever my husband and I are in Stratford we go here. The staff is friendly, service is great and the food is consistently good. I had the calamari last time I was there and it was the best I’ve ever had- tender, juicy, well flavored with the right amount of crispness. It makes my mouth water every thing I think of the dish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We stopped here for dinner whilst staying in the area tonight
Actually blown away how nice this place was. The food was really good, in fact some of the best we've had in a while. Service was exceptional and shout out to Ryan who was super friendly, super attentive, and definitely made our experience that more special. Awesome atmosphere and great choice of music!
Just wish this place was in my town! If we're in the area again we'll definitely be stopping by.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cadillac Burger, Chicken Sandwich
MEH!
I met a friend for lunch at this place; The hostess sat us promptly . We ordered some drinks, it was ok. We also ordered appetizers. The appetizer was nothing to write about. I love grilled cheese & tomato soup. Saw it on the menu & ordered it. Worst mistake, soup was salty & gross. It tasted as if it came from the can& warm up . I made better soup than that. The grilled cheese was disappointing too. The parking situation was limited too. I was able to find parking on the street because it wasn’t busy. Imagine when it is busy. I get it that it is a tavern; does the food needs to be that gross. If I could a negative number for the food, I would. The only positive was the servers. I will not return to this place. Very disappointing with the place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
We had a wonderful experience for dinner on Saturday night. Ryan was our server and he was PHENOMENAL. He was kind, personable, patient (especially with my 9 month old baby), and had our food out quickly! The food is great and although we come here often since we live walking distance away, this was def top tier
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
After reading positive reviews I decided to give sitting duck a try. It did not disappoint. Great food combined with awesome service and a friendly vibe. I had the rustic beans and the chicken sandwich with hot and sweet peppers. Delicious! Definitely returning soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The bang bang shrimp is outstanding as well as the sirloin tips. I've had the fish and chips and many burgers here which are also very good. Great bar and service! In the Paradise Green area..stop in! You won't be disappointed 😁
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped in at Sitting Duck Tavern and was seriously impressed. I had their Bird Cage chicken sandwich — absolutely delicious! Crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor. They also have a great beer selection with plenty of local options on tap. The staff was super friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. Would definitely come back when I’m in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
5 ⭐️We went here to celebrate my daughter’s graduation from Sacred Heart University. Their location in Trumbull near the college was over an hour wait. Found out there was a second (original ) location in Stratford, On the phone they told us to come right over, they were waiting for us. When we arrived they welcomed us with open arms, were super friendly and super attentive. They treated my daughter like a super star. The food was delicious and the cocktails were so creative and tasty. Would highly recommend and will definitely return.
nice staff. good food! fun times.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I hope it was just a fluke, but I had an awful experience. Entrees came out before the drinks (which were soft drinks) appetizers came out last. Ordered 2 rounds of the same drinks and they were all different. The fish and chips was cold and more like fish sticks than any sort of filet. Overpriced for the lack of service and the quality of food. Again, I hope this was a fluke and they do better for others. I am vacationing with family for a week and I will certainly not be coming back. I hope they fix it because the restaurant has a lot of potential, or maybe it was better before.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Food was surprisingly amazing
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thank you for an amazing afternoon. The whole staff was wonderful. The food was excellent. The drinks were perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Wings, Goat Salad
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