The Duck & The Peach

What a wonderful, long-awaited first visit to Duck & The Peach! I love it when a restaurant lives up to its hype, and that was the case here. First, the staff was professional, welcoming, helpful and great at their jobs; the menu was creative; the dishes were superb; the drinks were tasty; and the night was memorable. I happened to be dining mostly with vegetarian friends last night, so the items trended in that direction. I was not disappointed. The carrots, salad, beer risotto and brussels sprouts were absolutely delicious. The lamb chops were delightful, and my only regret is not being able to try some of the other meat dishes. I had neither a duck nor a peach, and alas, I loved my experience and will be back soon.

We had an amazing night here. One of the best steaks and chocolate cheesecakes I’ve ever had. Also the mixed drinks and wine selection were excellent. All the staff was very friendly and the restaurant was very clean and organized.

The restaurant’s ambiance sets the tone immediately. Dim, atmospheric lighting and a restrained noise level create a space where conversation feels private and unhurried, an increasingly rare luxury. It is the kind of dining room that invites you to linger, to order thoughtfully, and, on this occasion, to splurge. With a menu offering breadth and ambition, this felt like the right place to indulge. We began with the squash tartine, a dish reminiscent of one I encountered in Gibraltar, a meal so revelatory it reframed my expectations of vegetarian cuisine entirely. Though meatless, it was deeply satisfying, layered, and refined. If every vegetarian dish were executed with this level of care, I might seriously reconsider my carnivorous habits. It was an exceptional opener and set a high bar for the courses to follow. The black cod with parsnips and charred onions was beautifully prepared, flaky, delicate, and precisely cooked. I often default to misoyaki butterfish when given the option, but this preparation stood confidently alongside it, offering a cleaner, more restrained expression of the fish without sacrificing depth of flavor. The beef cheek met, and perhaps exceeded, expectations. Luxuriously tender, it yielded effortlessly to the spoon, enriched by a well-judged wine reduction that complemented rather than overwhelmed the meat. It was comfort and finesse in equal measure. Then came the porterhouse, and here, unfortunately, the evening faltered. While the portion was generous, the execution was not. A porterhouse lives or dies by balance, and this one failed that test. The filet side arrived well-done, devoid of any pink, while the New York strip side hovered inconsistently between medium and medium-rare, with a noticeably tougher texture. For a cut that commands both attention and price, this disparity was disappointing. A dish of this stature would benefit from tableside presentation, served on a hot stone or sizzling pan, carved in front of the guest to preserve temperature, texture, and drama. As it stood, the steak felt more like an obligation than a pleasure. Though I took some home as leftovers, it’s the one dish I would confidently skip next time, both culinarily and financially. Dessert, however, restored the evening’s momentum. The chocolate cheesecake was a standout, richer than expected, but deliberately so. Accents of maple bourbon caramel, chocolate kataifi, and caramel tuile created a dessert that tasted even better than it looked. Decadent without being cloying, it was a fitting and satisfying finale. Overall, the experience was a strong one, marked by thoughtful cooking and several truly excellent dishes. My advice is simple: enjoy the menu broadly, but steer clear of the porterhouse. I know my steaks, and if you share that standard, it may fall short of the mark.

Highly recommend, love it. The sign of restaurant is quite small, we almost missed it. The duck was delicious, and the duck feast is great for two. Our server and the whole team did a wonderful job—very friendly and on time for adding water, cleaning tables, and changing plates.

What a enjoyable dinning experience for restaraunt week. And although we did not chose the menu, we had a extent opportunity to experience some of the best dishes. Lamb gets 5 stars and the sides are eneough to share for a table of 4. Desserts were very good and service was attentive and timely. Other enjoyable dishes included the tomato risotto, whipped potatoes, chicken and butter leaf salad . Price point was $$$