The Duck Inn

Chef-owner Kevin Hickey is a neighborhood native who returns to his haunts at this homey-yet-luxe "gastrotavern" that feels both personal and superlative. The Duck Inn is named after Hickey's great-Depression-era grandmother's restaurant, which was once located near the tavern's current location—and the food pays homage to that history. Choose the five-course tasting menu or go hog-wild (or is it ducking wild?) on the a la carte menu of upscale comforts, depending on your dining style.

Duck Inn, which is divided into two rooms—a modern bar in the front and a cozy, candlelit dining room just past two French doors—feels like it's been in Bridgeport forever. Chef-owner Kevin Hickey is a neighborhood native who returns to his haunts at this homey-yet-luxe "gastrotavern" that feels both personal and superlative. While the vibes in each room are different—freewheeling and casual at the bar, convivial and conversational in the dining room—they all work together. Diners who would not normally visit this neighborhood are flocking here for the cozy, cheffy takes on gastropub fare.

Google Rating: 4.2/5.0
Address: 2701 S Eleanor St., Chicago, Illinois, 60608United States
Phone: (312) 724-8811
Website: theduckinnchicago.com