Incredible lamb sandwhich, great beers, fries and overall vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jack Alberico
Very nice place to have right outside of a great brewery! Got a small fry with horseradish mayo and a creamsicle soda. The fries were of course perfect, as was the sauce. The soda was great, too, because it wasn’t too sweet (and I mean that in the best way possible).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hung-Hsiang Chen
Wow! The fires and the donut holes were amazing!
Kimia A.
My partner and I think this place is overrated. We ordered the falafel pita, which tasted good and the ingredients seemed to be high quality; however, it was so pricey for the amount of food we got. The namesake duck fries were underwhelming. We got the milkshake, and it was watery. It didn't taste like anything special. TLDR: $$ for amount of food, too much hype, honestly better off checking out another spot in Portland
Josh Trott
Duck Fat's AMAZING Fries and Shakes, conveniently located near some of my favorite breweries and distilleries. If you're stopping by Oxbow or Hardshore, there is no excuse not to stop by.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeffrey W.
Heard good things about Duckfat and figured we'd try it out. Ordered a couple of poutines, regular fries, a grilled cheese sandwich and a soup. Everything was ridiculously salty. Couldn't even finish eating it. Just couldn't enjoy it. I can't help but imagine how much our blood pressures shot up from this. I guess I'll stick with Montreal for poutine.
Ashley B.
Recommended: Yes, for comfort food that pairs perfectly with Oxbow's sours. Overall: A delightful culinary experience that balances richness with quality, set in a charming outdoor setting. Snapshot: Food: 5/5 Drink: 5/5 Vibe: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Value: 4/5 Family-Friendly: 4/5 Highlights: Perfect For: Enjoying rich, flavor-packed dishes in a cozy outdoor setting Don't Miss: The pork belly sandwich, a marvel of deep and balanced flavors Bonus Tip: The combination of Duckfat's food and Oxbow's sours makes for a perfect culinary duo All The Details: Despite numerous visits to Portland and Duckfat's frequent mention as a must-visit, I had my reservations due to the seemingly heavy menu. To my pleasant surprise, the food, while rich, was not overwhelmingly so. Every dish was beautifully and carefully prepared, making each bite a delightful experience. The lobster roll was solid, but the real standout was the pork belly sandwich. It's hard to adequately describe the depth and deliciousness of its flavor - rich yet balanced, filling without being too heavy. The pricing is a bit on the higher side compared to other options, but the quality of what you get justifies it. Pairing Duckfat's exquisite offerings with the world-class sours from Oxbow was a perfect match. The cute outdoor dining area, complete with fire pits, added to the charm of the experience. This visit to Duckfat at Oxbow Brewing was a surprisingly amazing treat, and I'm already looking forward to going back.
Rex Russell
Duckfat has always been one of my favorite places to visit but yesterday we went to get some takeout around lunch time and let me just say we encountered a middle aged women wearing a beanie at the window and she was just awful.. some of the worst service I’ve ever experienced at a restaurant period.. she barked at us asking what we wanted then when we asked for some clarification on what sauce the wings came in she barked some more and was just incredibly unfriendly… after we got our food I said thank you so much all she could say was “yah sure” very bizarre as the restaurant location has some of the best service I have ever encountered but this person clearly was having a bad day… either way food was good but was very disappointed with the service and on top of that theirs a 5 percent fee added on that just goes to them…
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Meg Strout
My kids are begging me to go back for the milkshakes and the poutine!! Amazing! Our experience was nothing short of amazing starting with the host all the way till the end. Would highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Gravy Fries
Carla Alvarez
The food is amazing, the Shack location is perfect because there is plenty of seating, you can also get drinks at the brewery. It's super casual and family friendly.
This place has great ambiance and service! The food is good, but maybe not thatttt good after an hour wait in line. Definitely get the chicken and fries, but I felt like the fries weren’t as fresh and crispy as advertised.
Steve Rogers
On travels from the UK. An American couple said we had to try Duck Fat Fries Shack. I'm glad we did, really tasty food, we had the pork belly version. Would recommend if you're nearby.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Gravy Fries
Miles S.
Ohhhhh yeah. That's the review bruh. Don't miss out, show up and show out! Legendary fries, apologies cause I doubt it's vegan so sorry vegans but bruh. These thangs hitttttin fasho worth a stop! Stay eatin!
Darla C.
Delish food and outdoor seating that doggos can enjoy as well. We will be back! The shake was incredible- we had blueberry.
Kara H.
My partner and I picked Maine for our vacation this year. We flew into Boston and then drove up the coast to our final location in Steuben, ME. A stop in Portland for lunch was something I was super looking forward to, and I'd heard so many good things about Duckfat and their Frites location. I told my partner that it was a "must stop" on our way north. Sadly, I was underwhelmed by this experience. It took us a few minutes to orient ourselves and realize that there were two separate businesses and that we'd need to divide and conquer for our food/drinks. It was starting to spit rain when we got there so we found a shared table inside the brewpub and my partner went to get us beers while I went to place our food order. I ordered the fries (of course) with the spicy Thai mayo and the curry mayo; a pulled pork sandwich for my partner, and a grilled cheese for me. The fries were ... well ... meh. They were limp and slightly greasy. The Thai mayo wasn't spicy at all and the curry mayo was sadly flat and bland. I could taste the curry but it didn't have any punch. The pulled pork sandwich was good; my partner enjoyed it and the bite I had was good. But it wasn't life changing or anything. I'm not sure it was worth $15. And since we're from Georgia, a good pulled pork sandwich is nothing special. The grilled cheese was ... fine. Not great, just fine. Combined with the fries it was a pretty heavy, oily lunch and it was $12 for what is really an average grilled cheese. We wound up spending nearly $70 for a very greasy, bland lunch and 2 beers. It did not live up to the promise. Also there was absolutely no seafood on the menu and given that this was our first meal in Maine, I was a little disappointed about that as well. I should have checked the menu before I picked it for our lunch location on our road trip, but I guess I expected something like fried clams or some other twist on conventional seafood on the menu. All in all, I wouldn't recommend this to someone who was visiting Portland.
Incredible lamb sandwhich, great beers, fries and overall vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very nice place to have right outside of a great brewery! Got a small fry with horseradish mayo and a creamsicle soda. The fries were of course perfect, as was the sauce. The soda was great, too, because it wasn’t too sweet (and I mean that in the best way possible).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow! The fires and the donut holes were amazing!
My partner and I think this place is overrated. We ordered the falafel pita, which tasted good and the ingredients seemed to be high quality; however, it was so pricey for the amount of food we got. The namesake duck fries were underwhelming. We got the milkshake, and it was watery. It didn't taste like anything special. TLDR: $$ for amount of food, too much hype, honestly better off checking out another spot in Portland
Duck Fat's AMAZING Fries and Shakes, conveniently located near some of my favorite breweries and distilleries. If you're stopping by Oxbow or Hardshore, there is no excuse not to stop by.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heard good things about Duckfat and figured we'd try it out. Ordered a couple of poutines, regular fries, a grilled cheese sandwich and a soup. Everything was ridiculously salty. Couldn't even finish eating it. Just couldn't enjoy it. I can't help but imagine how much our blood pressures shot up from this. I guess I'll stick with Montreal for poutine.
Recommended: Yes, for comfort food that pairs perfectly with Oxbow's sours. Overall: A delightful culinary experience that balances richness with quality, set in a charming outdoor setting. Snapshot: Food: 5/5 Drink: 5/5 Vibe: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Value: 4/5 Family-Friendly: 4/5 Highlights: Perfect For: Enjoying rich, flavor-packed dishes in a cozy outdoor setting Don't Miss: The pork belly sandwich, a marvel of deep and balanced flavors Bonus Tip: The combination of Duckfat's food and Oxbow's sours makes for a perfect culinary duo All The Details: Despite numerous visits to Portland and Duckfat's frequent mention as a must-visit, I had my reservations due to the seemingly heavy menu. To my pleasant surprise, the food, while rich, was not overwhelmingly so. Every dish was beautifully and carefully prepared, making each bite a delightful experience. The lobster roll was solid, but the real standout was the pork belly sandwich. It's hard to adequately describe the depth and deliciousness of its flavor - rich yet balanced, filling without being too heavy. The pricing is a bit on the higher side compared to other options, but the quality of what you get justifies it. Pairing Duckfat's exquisite offerings with the world-class sours from Oxbow was a perfect match. The cute outdoor dining area, complete with fire pits, added to the charm of the experience. This visit to Duckfat at Oxbow Brewing was a surprisingly amazing treat, and I'm already looking forward to going back.
Duckfat has always been one of my favorite places to visit but yesterday we went to get some takeout around lunch time and let me just say we encountered a middle aged women wearing a beanie at the window and she was just awful.. some of the worst service I’ve ever experienced at a restaurant period.. she barked at us asking what we wanted then when we asked for some clarification on what sauce the wings came in she barked some more and was just incredibly unfriendly… after we got our food I said thank you so much all she could say was “yah sure” very bizarre as the restaurant location has some of the best service I have ever encountered but this person clearly was having a bad day… either way food was good but was very disappointed with the service and on top of that theirs a 5 percent fee added on that just goes to them…
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
My kids are begging me to go back for the milkshakes and the poutine!! Amazing! Our experience was nothing short of amazing starting with the host all the way till the end. Would highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Gravy Fries
The food is amazing, the Shack location is perfect because there is plenty of seating, you can also get drinks at the brewery. It's super casual and family friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork, Belgian Frites
Restaurantji Recommends
This place has great ambiance and service! The food is good, but maybe not thatttt good after an hour wait in line. Definitely get the chicken and fries, but I felt like the fries weren’t as fresh and crispy as advertised.
On travels from the UK. An American couple said we had to try Duck Fat Fries Shack. I'm glad we did, really tasty food, we had the pork belly version. Would recommend if you're nearby.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Gravy Fries
Ohhhhh yeah. That's the review bruh. Don't miss out, show up and show out! Legendary fries, apologies cause I doubt it's vegan so sorry vegans but bruh. These thangs hitttttin fasho worth a stop! Stay eatin!
Delish food and outdoor seating that doggos can enjoy as well. We will be back! The shake was incredible- we had blueberry.
My partner and I picked Maine for our vacation this year. We flew into Boston and then drove up the coast to our final location in Steuben, ME. A stop in Portland for lunch was something I was super looking forward to, and I'd heard so many good things about Duckfat and their Frites location. I told my partner that it was a "must stop" on our way north. Sadly, I was underwhelmed by this experience. It took us a few minutes to orient ourselves and realize that there were two separate businesses and that we'd need to divide and conquer for our food/drinks. It was starting to spit rain when we got there so we found a shared table inside the brewpub and my partner went to get us beers while I went to place our food order. I ordered the fries (of course) with the spicy Thai mayo and the curry mayo; a pulled pork sandwich for my partner, and a grilled cheese for me. The fries were ... well ... meh. They were limp and slightly greasy. The Thai mayo wasn't spicy at all and the curry mayo was sadly flat and bland. I could taste the curry but it didn't have any punch. The pulled pork sandwich was good; my partner enjoyed it and the bite I had was good. But it wasn't life changing or anything. I'm not sure it was worth $15. And since we're from Georgia, a good pulled pork sandwich is nothing special. The grilled cheese was ... fine. Not great, just fine. Combined with the fries it was a pretty heavy, oily lunch and it was $12 for what is really an average grilled cheese. We wound up spending nearly $70 for a very greasy, bland lunch and 2 beers. It did not live up to the promise. Also there was absolutely no seafood on the menu and given that this was our first meal in Maine, I was a little disappointed about that as well. I should have checked the menu before I picked it for our lunch location on our road trip, but I guess I expected something like fried clams or some other twist on conventional seafood on the menu. All in all, I wouldn't recommend this to someone who was visiting Portland.