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Waddled into Lucky Duck Bar and Grille in Elizabethtown, PA, and let me tell ya, this place ain't no lame duck! It's got more charm than Penguin's feathered umbrella, though thankfully no rubber duckies in sight. This historic haunt is beloved by the locals, and for good reason. Their outdoor deck is a shady oasis perfect for a Dark Knight seeking refuge from the sun, with a babbling creek and leafy trees creating a relaxing atmosphere. Now, let's dive into the grub. The Philly Cheesesteak (pictured), while good and tasty, it wasn't what it's quacked up to be. This Philly native has high standards. It was tasty, but value-wids, not comparable to a Philly jawn while still paying the Philly price. I'd call it an E-town cheesesteak instead, a bit smaller and on a hot-dog-style roll. But those chips? Diefenbach's, I reckon? A definite win! But fear not, there's more to this menu than meets the eye. The Raspberry Twice Grilled Cheese (pictured) was a surprising hit, a big bang for your buck that'll fill you up faster than the Batmobile on afterburner. Robin and I could've easily split this one and still been satisfied! All in all, Lucky Duck is a solid choice for a taste adventure in E-town. While the cheesesteak didn't quite make a splash, the rest of the menu more than made up for it. So if you're in the area, don't duck out on this opportunity – you might just find yourself quacking about it later! 🦆🍔
Batman JawnBatman Jawn
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Although the waitress was nice and the meal tasty, I am astonished at my overall experience. I have a moderate allergy to all things milk protein. It was quite a challenge to find something on the menu that I could eat (which is not uncommon when dining out with friends but I manage well.) There was an asian based Ahi tuna salad with a Wasabi sauce. I asked the waitress if there was ANY dairy products in this dish. I was very specific about my milk, butter, milk protein allergy, etc. and asked her to double-check with the kitchen. She said that she would write it on the ticket and would be very careful to bring this to the kitchen's attention. She did ask if I had an egg allergy which I stated no. She ended up bringing me the dish, and I begin to eat the salad dipping the Ahi Tuna in the Wasabi sauce which by my assumption (I should not have assumed) was a mayonnaise-based dressing since she had asked me about an egg allergy and should have known not to serve anything with dairy on the plate. About 15 minutes into eating this dish, my stomach started to swell, my chin began to itch with mild hives, I got the foggy headed feeling and joint aches familiar to me. I asked her again if there had been any dairy in the dish. She asked if I was alright and I said no, that I was not feeling right. At that point she ran to the kitchen and came back to tell me that the Wasabi sauce had cream in it. She was very apologetic. What's was the most distressing part of the whole experience is that when the owner came out, instead of just simply apologizing for the mishap she proceeded to tell me that I should not have ordered from the menu, admitted that the dish had buttermilk, yet proceeded to tell me how many of the products are outsourced and therefore she could not know at any given time all the ingredients, and essentially blameshifted the kitchen's mishap unto me, the guest. Instead of taking ownership and responsibility for her kitchen's error, she essentially added insult to injury by calling me out on ordering the dish, despite the waitress writing about the allergy on the ticket. I've worked in food services and the guest I was with actually has managed many kitchens and we both agree that the responsibility of the owner/manager is to take ownership of any kitchen errors and provide customer service that does not victimize a diner. Apologizing yet shifting responsibility for the mistake is not an apology. The fact that anyone would serve a dish without double-checking after their patron and in turn the waitress alerted them of an allergy is irresponsible and downright dangerous. They did comp my plate, and I did leave a tip to the waitress as courtesy, but I will never visit again and would invite others to be wary of patronizing this place if they have any allergies.
ChamaineChamaine
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The deck is nice, if a bit close to the road. The beer list usually has some interesting options. That being said, there is a real problem with the service here. I gave the place half a dozen chances to show me it was a fleeting issue. Between waiting at the host's stand for far too long on far too many occasions, and waiting at my table wondering if I was ever going to see my server as others just got up and left, there's no denying that there are issues. The problem is two-fold, as I see it. First, they're severely understaffed for any night that has a remotely full dining room. The deck is pretty big, and I'm not sure two server's is enough. To further complicate that issue, we have problem two: the serving and hosting staff need a thorough retraining on how to work their tables and parallel task. Far too often, a server comes out, gets a drink refill order and goes back in the kitchen, completely ignoring the rest of their tables. I want to love this place, but they're not making it easy. I hope it improves.
A UserA User
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Great server, sat outside. Yummy pumpkin martini. Girls loved the crab tots and kids meal with the delicious brownie. Husband got the wings but the mild sauce needs rendered more, it's like some mixed hot sauce and clarified butter. The fish taco is their special... I got the blackened fish, it was cooked to perfection, red cabbage needs some lime or pickled, too much shredded cheese, needs cilantro and Pico, the Chipotle sauce was gross.. sub it with a garlic lime cilantro aloli or basic sour cream- also warm the tortilla on the grill for a few seconds, I ended up eating just the fish. I will be back for their burgers though. Overall great menu but food combination and taste needs worked on. Again, best servers! :)
AznTravelsAznTravels
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Went to dinner with my niece and it was FABULOUS. The hostess was on top of things and we quickly got seated. I don't remember the name of the dish I had but it had beef tips, bleu cheese, cheese tortellini-- very rich and my leftovers were equally good. My niece had a dish with chicken and Boursin (spelling?) cheese that was also really good. We were checked on several times by our waitress and others. Service was as good as the food. I think the food options are excellent without the stuffy restaurant feel as it is a rather cozy atmosphere. I will definitely be back. PS. There really are ducks in the stream that runs beside the restaurant.
Chi HamiltonChi Hamilton
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Great restaurant right near the college! I have gone here multiple times and the food is very good for a local bar. They have some unique food options and a lot of exciting mixed drinks. I got a death by chocolate martini, and it was so good. We shared the stuffed pretzel appetizer, and it's very good- kind of like a stromboli pretzel! I recommend the raspberry grilled cheese - very unique and delicious sandwich. I didn't get it this past time, but I would definitely get it again. Overall, this is a great place and definitely recommend it. It can get a little busy, so try going for earlier or later dinner if possible.
David Nagel-NunezDavid Nagel-Nunez
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Nearby Attractions Of Lucky Ducks Bar & Grille
The Tatted Toy Guys
Gears Community Center
Mars Elizabethtown
Andrew Douglas Jewelers
717 MSP
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The Turquoise Bear Native American Trading Post
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Dove Chocolate Factory
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45 N Market St, Elizabethtown, PA 17022, United States
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+1 717-366-4041
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luckyducksbarandgrille.com
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4.4
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American cuisine served in a charming 18th-century building with a large beer list & deck seating.
attractions: The Tatted Toy Guys, Gears Community Center, Mars Elizabethtown, Andrew Douglas Jewelers, 717 MSP, Knock Knock Boutique, The Turquoise Bear Native American Trading Post, Elizabethtown, Dove Chocolate Factory, Winters Heritage House Museum, restaurants: Folklore Coffee & Co., Pine Creek Spirits, Whisk Cafe, Babbo’s Pizza, Good Burrito Co., P&J Pizza, Moo-Duck Brewery, E-Yuan, EVO 206 Coffee Co., End Zone Sports Bar

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