Sitting Duck Tavern Trumbull CT: New American Comfort Food, Cocktails, and Craft Beer

Sitting Duck Tavern Introduce

Sitting Duck Tavern has established itself as a premier destination for New American cuisine and a vibrant pub experience right here in Trumbull, Connecticut. A true local favorite, it consistently draws praise for combining high-quality, inventive food with a comfortable, friendly neighborhood tavern atmosphere. This is far from a simple pub; the menu is a thoughtful blend of elevated comfort food, unique small plates, and classic entrees, all underpinned by a commitment to fresh, and whenever possible, locally and regionally grown produce.

The culinary philosophy centers on taking familiar American dishes and giving them a fresh, modern twist. Diners can expect everything from expertly crafted burgers and sandwiches to globally inspired entrees and appetizers. The restaurant is particularly renowned for its beef program, proudly serving all-natural Pineland Farms beef—a New England company dedicated to eco-friendly, humanely raised, sustainable meat that is free of growth hormones, pesticides, or antibiotics. This dedication to quality ingredients is evident in every bite, from the signature "Sitting Duck Burger*" to the highly-rated "Beef Tip Dinner*."

Beyond the impressive food menu, the tavern is a hub for socializing and sports viewing, boasting an excellent selection of craft beers, signature cocktails, and fine wines. It is a reliable standby for locals, offering consistently good food and service, making it popular for lunch, dinner, and even late-night food. With a cozy and trendy atmosphere that remains casual and accommodating, Sitting Duck Tavern is a must-visit spot in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Location and Accessibility

Conveniently located at 4244 Madison Ave, Trumbull, CT 06611, USA, Sitting Duck Tavern is easily accessible within the bustling Trumbull community. Its location on Madison Avenue makes it a simple drive for locals and tourists alike, serving as a comfortable and familiar stop for a high-quality meal.

The tavern is fully equipped to welcome all guests, featuring comprehensive accessibility amenities:

Wheelchair accessible entrance: Ensuring smooth and effortless entry for every patron.
Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Dedicated, convenient parking spots are available for easy access to the entrance.
Wheelchair accessible restroom: Thoughtful facilities ensure comfort and convenience for all.
Wheelchair accessible seating: Ample seating arrangements cater to guests with mobility needs.

Parking is managed to provide flexibility, though the restaurant’s popularity means the lot can be busy:

Free parking lot: Complimentary parking is available on-site, a significant convenience for guests.
Free street parking: Additional complimentary options are available nearby.

The inviting, neighborhood atmosphere makes it a great spot for both local groups and tourists visiting the area, offering a true taste of Connecticut's casual dining scene.

Services Offered

Sitting Duck Tavern provides a full suite of services to accommodate every dining preference, from an intimate dinner out to a large catered event.

Dine-in: Guests can enjoy table service, seating, and the full bar experience in the casual, cozy, and trendy atmosphere for Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner.
Outdoor seating: A great option for enjoying a meal or drinks during pleasant Connecticut weather.
Takeout and Delivery: Convenient options are available for enjoying the full menu at home or the office.
Full Bar Service: A Bar onsite offers Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Hard liquor, and Wine, catering to all beverage preferences.
Specialized Dining Options: The tavern offers Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, and late-night food, ensuring satisfaction at any hour.
Catering: Comprehensive catering services are available, including special Quarry Packages and a variety of Party Hors D'oeuvres for events and gatherings.
Happy Hour: Features daily Happy hour drinks and Happy hour food specials from Monday to Friday, 2 pm - 5 pm, available in the restaurant and bar.
Child and Family Friendly: High chairs and a dedicated Kids' menu (featuring items like Kids Burger, Duckling Pasta, and Macaroni & Cheese) make it Good for kids.

Features / Highlights

The tavern's key features and highlights demonstrate its dedication to quality, variety, and an overall excellent patron experience.

Premium Beef and Ingredient Commitment: The exclusive use of all-natural, humanely raised Pineland Farms beef for burgers and the commitment to using locally and regionally grown produce when available sets a high standard for food quality.
Creative and Varied Menu: The menu moves beyond standard pub fare with innovative Small Plates and Entrees, including the celebrated "Calamari 3 Ways" (Classic, Z-Bar with hot cherry peppers, or Bang Bang Style), Duck Wings with sweet chili glaze, Classic Pierogies, and various preparations of Salmon (Piccata, Downtown, or Thai Spice).
Exceptional Beverage Program: Recognized for its Great beer selection (including local CT brews), Great cocktails (featuring Signature Cocktails like the Maple Rye Manhattan and Smoky Spicy Margarita), and a Great wine list, with an added incentive of half-price bottles of wine every Sunday.
Standout Signature Dishes: Customer favorites include the rich "Cadillac Burger*" (with frizzled onions, BBQ sauce, bacon, and chipotle ranch), the tender "Beef Tip Dinner*," and the highly addictive Crispy Brussels (which often appear on specials).
Lively and Social Atmosphere: The location is a popular spot for Sports viewing, perfect for Groups and creating a fun, engaging, and welcoming environment, whether seated at a table or at the bar.
Focus on Speed and Convenience: Services are marked by Fast service, accommodating those seeking a Quick bite during lunch or a seamless solo dining experience.

Contact Information

To make a reservation, inquire about catering, or place an order, the Sitting Duck Tavern can be reached using the following details:

Address: 4244 Madison Ave, Trumbull, CT 06611, USA

Phone: (203) 261-1400

Mobile Phone: +1 203-261-1400

What is Worth Choosing

For anyone in the Connecticut area, particularly Trumbull and surrounding Fairfield County towns, Sitting Duck Tavern is unequivocally worth choosing for a truly elevated, yet completely approachable, dining experience. This is the place to visit when you want reliable quality, menu variety that ensures you'll never repeat an order (as noted by a delighted visitor), and a vibrant social atmosphere.

The investment in premium ingredients, such as the Pineland Farms beef and locally sourced produce, guarantees a meal that is both delicious and ethically conscious—a factor increasingly important to Connecticut diners. Whether you crave a high-end burger experience, an innovative small plate like the "Cheesesteak Eggroll" or "Bang Bang Shrimp," or a satisfying dinner entree such as "Chicken Alfredo" or the Beef Tips, the menu consistently delivers.

Furthermore, the tavern excels as a social destination. The vast and curated drink menu, which includes local craft beers, unique martinis, and an appealing wine list, makes it an ideal gathering spot. The excellent service, personified by friendly and attentive staff like Sean at the bar, ensures every visit feels welcoming and special. It’s an essential Trumbull establishment that successfully balances the cozy charm of a neighborhood pub with the sophisticated culinary aspirations of a New American restaurant, promising a fantastic experience for lunch, dinner, or just drinks.

Sitting Duck Tavern Food & drink

Small Plates
Savory Tomato Bisque $6.00
A smooth blend of slow-braised ripe tomatoes
Classic Onion Soup $8.00
Loaded onions, croutons, melted cheess
Bavarian Soft Pretzels $11.00
Warm soft and salty pretzels served with ale spiked mustard
Calamari 3 Ways
Choose one: Classic - fried with marinaraZ-Bar - tossed with hot cherry peppers, basil and hot oilBang Bang Style
Bang Bang Shrimp $14.00
Golden battered shrimp tossed with a sweet and spicy bang bang sauce
Bang Bang Chicken $14.00
Not in the mode for shrimp? same sauce with crispy chicken
Truffle Fries $7.00
Truffle oil, parmesan dust
Duck Wings $14.00
Crispy Maple Leaf Farms duck wings tossed with sweet chili glaze
Rustic Beans $9.00
Sauteed mixed beans, pancetta, wilted spinach shaved parm
Classic Pierogies $11.00
Pan-fried with caramelized onion, bacon, brown butter, horseradish chive sour cream
Cheesesteak Eggroll $12.50
Seared beef, green pepper, onion, scallion, Chez Whiz with chipotle chive sour cream
Bacon Mac & Cheese $12.00
Bacon, peas, creamy cheese cheese sauce, pasta, toasted crumbsAdd crispy buffalo chicken for $5
Cheese Curds $12.00
Wisconsin cheddar cheese curds breaded & topped with Mike's Hot Honey glaze
Tavern Wings $14.00
Served traditional bone-in (GF) or bonelessChoice of sauce: Classic Buffalo, Roasted Garlic Parmesan, Sweet Singapore, BBQ, Tangy Carolina, or Mango Habanero Dry Rub
Pub Chips 2.1 $14.00
Loaded house fried chips topped with crumbled applewood bacon, beer cheese sauce, scallions & chipotle sour cream

Salads
When in season and available the Sitting Duck Tavern is committed to using locally and regionally grown produce.Add to any salad: Roasted or Blackened Chicken $6 | Grilled Beef Tips* $9 | Seared Shrimp $8 | Petite Salmon* $9
Simple Salad
Simple crispy greens, simple garnish, simple dressing
Warm Goat Salad $13.90
Warm panko crusted goat cheese over greens with cucumbers, tomato, candied walnuts, honey vinaigrette
Thai Sesame Salad
Bibb lettuce, shredded red cabbage red cabbage, shredded carrots, edamame, roasted red peppers & chopped peanuts tossedtossed in a spicy Thai peanut dressing
Mixed Cobb Salad $16.00
Crispy greens, chicken, bacon, red onion, tomato, gorgonzola, egg, avocado mash
Lime Chicken Ranch $16.00
Mixed greens, chicken, roasted corn, black bean, pico, cheddar blend, chipotle ranch, crispy tortilla strips.
Tavern Bibb Caesar $12.00
Chopped Bibb lettuce, creamy Caesar, parmesan, hand cut croutons.

Burgers & Sandwiches
We proudly serve all-natural Pineland Farms beef. Pineland Farms is a New England company committed to using eco-friendly, humanely raised sustainable beef, free of growth hormones, pesticides, or antibiotics.All sandwiches and burgers (except grilled cheese) are served with choice of fries or same plate side salad. Sub: sweet potato fries $2 | Gluten Free Bun $2
Sitting Duck Burger* $14.90
All natural Pineland Farm beef, lettuce, tomato served with or without cheese
Cadillac Burger* $16.00
All natural burger w/ BBQ, cheddar blend, bacon, chipotle ranch, fronions
Tavern Burger* $16.00
Chipotle spiced burger, house-made bacon jam, lettuce, tomato, Vermont cheddar
Grilled Cheese & Tomato Bisque $12.00
Blended farmhouse cheeses on toasted Tuscan bread. Add: avocado mash, bacon, or tomato for additional charge
Milanese Ciabatta $16.00
Chicken cutlet, provolone, hot peppers, roasted peppers, baby arugula, pesto aioli, toasted ciabatta roll
Buffalo Bomb $15.00
Buffalo sauce soaked crispy chicken, lettuce, onion, chipotle ranch, farm cheeses, tortilla wrap
The Birdcage $16.00
Crispy buttermilk chicken, hot honey, Applewood bacon, pepper jack cheese, pickles, aioli on a roll
Chicken BLT $14.00
Simple chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato roasted aioli
Cali Turkey Burger $13.50
All natural turkey, Swiss, avocado mash, red onion cilantro aioli
Crispy Cod Sandwich $16.00
Panko crusted cod on a potato bun with apple cider slaw, cheddar & tartar sauce

Entrees
Chicken Alfredo $22.00
Creamy Alfredo sauce, roasted broccoli, bacon, tossed with rigatoni pasta topped with roasted or blackened chicken
Fish & Chips $18.00
Golden fried beer battered cod, served with fries, slaw and tartar
Sitting Stir Fry
Pan-roasted broccoli, snap peas, water chestnuts, carrot, with a ginger soy sesame pan sauce, rice noodles
Salmon Piccata* $24.00
Pan seared Atlantic salmon, served over wilted spinach topped with a picatta pan sauce with sundried tomatoes, whipped Yukon
Beef Tip Dinner* $23.00
Our own 48 hour marinated sirloin beef tips fire grilled served with mashed or tavern fries.
Mexicali Bowl
A bowl of Spanish rice with roasted corn & black beans topped with mixed cheeses, avocado mashed, pico, sour cream
Downtown Salmon $24.00
Atalntic Salmon with a spicy honey and mustard pan sauce
Thai Spice Salmon $24.00
Atlantic Salmon with sesame garlic ginger soy sauce

Sides
Sweet Potato Fries $5.00
Whipped Yukon $5.00
Cider Slaw $4.00
Tavern Fries $5.00
Roasted Broccoli $6.00

Small Plates
Savory Tomato Bisque $6.00
A smooth blend of slow braised ripe tomatoes
Stout Onion Soup $7.00
Loaded onion with a splash of stout, croutons, melted cheese
Bavarian Soft Pretzels $11.00
Warm soft and salty pretzels served with ale spiked mustard
Crispy Brussels $9.90
Sprouts tossed with bacon, Local maple cider gastrique
Cheesesteak Eggroll $9.00
Seared beef, green pepper, onion, scallion, Chez Whiz with chipotle chive sour cream
Calamari 3 Ways
Bang Bang Shrimp $14.00
Golden battered shrimp tossed with a sweet and spicy bang bang sauce
Truffle Fries $6.90
Truffle oil, parmesan dust
Duck Wings $14.00
Crispy Maple Leaf Farms duck wings tossed with sweet chili glaze
Bang Bang Chicken $14.00
Not in the mode for shrimp? same sauce with crispy chicken
Tavern Wings $14.00
Served traditional bone-in (GF) or bonelessChoice of sauce: Classic Buffalo, Roasted Garlic Parmesan, Sweet Singapore, BBQ, Tangy Carolina, or Mango Habanero Dry Rub
Mahi Mahi Taco $10.00
Cilantro lime marinated shrimp, lettuce, bacon lardons, pico de gallo, kickin' crema
Rustic Beans $8.00
Sauteed mixed beans, pancetta, wilted spinach shaved parm
Classic Pierogies $9.00
Potato and cheddar filled, pan fried with caramelized onion, bacon, brown butter horseradish chive sour cream
Burrata Pomodoro $12.00
Confit roasted tri-color tomatoes, arugula, vincotto glaze, pull apart garlic ciabatta
Voodoo Chips & Dip $14.00
Warmed pepper dip, chili crunch,bread and butter pickles, wavyvoodoo chips

Entrees
Chicken Alfredo $18.00
Creamy Alfredo sauce, roasted broccoli, grilled or blackened chicken, bacon, tossed with rigatoni pasta
Fish & Chips $18.00
Golden fried beer battered cod, served with fries, slaw and tartar
Sitting Stir Fry
Pan-roasted broccoli, snap peas, water chestnuts, carrot, with a ginger soy sesame pan sauce, rice noodles
Bacon Mac & Cheese $14.90
Smoked bacon, peas, cheesy cream sauce, shells
Salmon Piccata* $24.00
Pan seared Atlantic salmon, served over wilted spinach topped with a picatta pan sauce with sundried tomatoes, whipped Yukon potatoes
Beef Tip Dinner* $23.00
Our own 48 hour marinated sirloin beef tips fire grilled served with mashed or tavern fries.

Salads
When in season and available the Sitting Duck Tavern is committed tousing locally and regionally grown produce.Add to any Salad: Grilled Chicken - 4.5 | Grilled Beef Tips or Shrimp - 6.5
Simple Salad $6.00
Simple greens, simple garnish, simple dressing
Goat Salad $12.90
Warm panko crusted goat cheese over greens with cucumber, tomato, candied walnuts, honey vinaigrette
Thai Sesame Salad
Greens, carrots, edamame, roasted corn, peppers, spicy peanut dressing
Mixed Cobb Salad $15.50
Crispy greens, chicken, bacon, red onion, tomato, gorgonzola, egg, avocado mash
Lime Chicken Ranch $15.00
Mixed greens, grilled chicken, roasted corn, black bean, pico, cheddar blend, Chipotle ranch, crispy tortilla strips
Tavern Bibb Caesar $10.00
Chopped Bibb lettuce, creamy Caesar dressing, shaved parm, Wave Hill croutons

Burgers & Sandwiches
We proudly serve all-natural Pineland Farms beef. Pineland Farms is a New England company committed tousing eco-friendly, humanely raised sustainable beef, free of growth hormones, pesticides or antibiotics.All sandwiches and burgers (except grilled cheese) are served with choice of fries or same plate side saladSub sweet potato fries - 2 Gluten Free Bun - 2
Grilled Cheese & Tomato Bisque $13.00
Blended farmhouse cheeses on toasted Tuscan bread. Add avacado mash, bacon, or tomato for additional charge
Chicken BLTA $14.00
Simple grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, bacon, avocado mash, roasted aioli
Cali Turkey Burger $13.50
All natural turkey, Swiss, avocado mash, red onion cilantro aioli
Milanese Ciabatta $15.00
Chicken cutlet, provolone, hot peppers, roasted peppers, baby arugula, pesto aioli, toasted ciabatta roll
Buffalo Bomb $14.00
Buffalo sauce soaked crispy chicken, lettuce, onion, chipotle ranch, farm cheeses, tortilla wrap
The Birdcage $15.00
Crispy buttermilk chicken, hot honey, applewood bacon, pepper jack cheese, caramelized onion, aioli on a roll
Sitting Duck Burger* $14.90
All natural Pineland Farm beef, lettuce, tomato served with or without cheese
Cadillac Burger* $14.50
All natural burger w/ BBQ, cheddar blend, bacon, chipotle ranch, fronions
Tavern Burger* $14.50
Chipotle spiced burger, house-made bacon jam, lettuce, tomato, Vermont cheddar

Sides
Sweet Potato Fries $5.00
Whipped Yukon $5.00
Cider Slaw $4.00
Tavern Fries $4.00
Roasted Broccoli $6.00

Martinis
Samoa-Tini $13.00
Malibu Coconut Rum, Stoli Salted Karamel Vodka, Tippy Cow Chocolate Cream Liqueur
Buttered Monkey $13.00
Vanilla Vodka, RumChata Cream Liqueur, Banana & Butterscotch Liqueur
Pear-Tini $13.00
Absolut Pear Vodka, St- Germain, Sour Mix topped with Prosecco
Maple Rye Manhattan $13.00
Knob Creek Rye, Sweet Vermouth, dash of Maple Syrup, Cherry Garnish (Choice of Rocks or Up)
Spiced Apple $13.00
Grey Goose Vodka, Local Apple Cider, Da Vinci Gourmet Cinnamon Syrup with a Cinnamon Sugar Rim
Chocolate Black Cherry $13.00
Effen Black Cherry Vodka, Tippy Cow Chocolate liqueur, Real Black Cherry puree

Signature Cocktails
Apple Cinnamon Margarita $12.00
Patron Silver Tequila, Local Apple Cider, Fresh Lime with a Cinnamon Sugar Rim
Pumpkin White Russian $12.00
New Amsterdam Vodka, RumChata Pumpkin Liqueur, Kahlua and splash of Cream
Apple Mule $12.00
Jim Beam Apple Whiskey, Ginger Beer and Fresh Lime
Smoky Spicy Margarita $12.00
Granja Mezcal, 18.21 Jalapeno Cilantro Syrup, Sour Mix, Triple Sec, Fresh Lime Juice, Jalapeno garnish
Blood Orange Sour $12.00
Tito's Vodka, Fruitful Blood Orange Liqueur, Sour Mix and splash of Soda
Bourbon Cinnamon Cider $12.00
Maker's Mark Bourbon, Local Apple Cider, Da Vinci Gourmet Cinnamon Syrup and a splash of club soda
Black Cherry Gimlet $12.00
Bombay Sapphire Gin, Rel Black Cherry Pure, Fresh Lime Juice served on the Rocks

Nitro Espresso Martinis
Espresso Angel $13.00
Angel's Envy Bourbon, Kahlua, Nitro Cold Brewed Espresso
Dark Rum-Tini $13.00
Bacardi Dark Rum, Kahlua and Nitro Cold Brew Espresso
Buttery Skrew $13.00
Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, Butterscotch Liqueur, Nitro Cold Brewed Espresso, touch of RumChata Cream Liqueur
Pumpkin Espresso $13.00
RumChata Pumpkin Liqueur, New Amsterdam Vodka and Nitro Cold Brew Espresso
Salted Karamel $13.00
Stoli Salted Karamel Vodka, Kahlua, Irish Cream, Nitro Cold Brewed Espresso

Sangria
Peach Sangria $11.00
New Amsterdam Peach Vodka, Pomegranate Juice, St-Germain, Barefoot Sweet Red Wine, Topped With Club Soda
White Sangria $11.00
Barefoot Moscato, St-Germain, Fresh Fruit, Topped With Club Soda
Red Sangria $11.00
Barefoot Sweet Red Wine, St-Germain, Fresh Fruit, Topped With Club Soda
Berry Sangria $11.00
Raspberry Liqueur, St-Germain, Barefoot Sweet Red Wine, Fresh Fruit, Topped With Club Soda

White & Rose Wine List
Every Sunday 1/2 Price On All Bottles Of Wine From Open Till Close! Enjoy Responsibly
Prosecco, La Marca
Italy
Pinot Grigio, Anterra Della Venezie
Italy
Pinot Grigio, Ecco Domani
Friuli, Italy
Sauvignon Blanc, Crossings
New Zealand
Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford
New Zealand
Chardonnay, Canyon Road
California
Chardonnay, Kendall-Jackson VR
California
Rose, Doria
Monterey, California
Moscato, Barefoot ~ California
Riesling, Relax
Sweet. Germany

Red Wine List
Every Sunday 1/2 Price On All Bottles Of Wine From Open Till Close! Enjoy Responsibly
Pinot Noir, Mark West
California
Pinot Noir, Meiomi
California
Merlot, Clos du Bois
California
Malbec, Alamos
Mendoza, Argentina
Chianti, Banfi Superiore DOCG
Tuscany
Cabernet Sauvignon, Canyon Road
California
Cabernet Sauvignon, Josh Cellars ~ California
Sweet Red, Barefoot
California

Featured Cans
Bad Sons Vodka Sonrise $7.00
A badass take on the Vodka Sunrise6% ABV
Bad Sons Tequila Sonrise $8.00
Perfect version of the original Tequila Sunrise6% ABV
Bad Sons Vodka Freddie $7.00
A grapefruit spin to the popular Vodka Fresca6% ABV

Quarry Package
Simple Green Salad
Pasta Marinara
Chicken Piccata
Egg-battered chicken with a lemon, caper, and white wine butter sauce
Mashed Potatoes
Cookies $2.00
Per person
Bibb Caesar Salad
Pasta Alla Vodka
Chicken Marsala
Roasted chicken with onions, mushrooms, and marsala
Spanish Rice
Magic Bars $2.00
Per person
Lime Ranch Salad
Mixed greens, roasted corn, black beans, pico de gallo, Cheddar, chipotle ranch, tortilla strips
Creamy Mac & Cheese
Chicken Parm
Chicken cutlet baked with mozzarella and marinara
Brew Fries
Downtown Apple Salad $2.00
Per person. Crispy greens, cucumber, tomato, apples, gorgonzola, candied walnuts, white balsamic vinaigrette
Vodka Chicken
Chicken cutlet baked with vodka sauce and mozzarella
Roasted Potatoes
Chicken Contadina
Bone-in chicken roasted with peppers, artichoke hearts, onion, tomato, and herbed garlic pan sauce
Breakfast Potatoes
Sausage & Peppers
Sweet Italian sausage with peppers, onion, and tomato
Meatballs
Traditional beef and pork meatballs in marinara
Fish & Chips
Classic beer-battered haddock, lemon, and tartar sauce
Roast Beef & Gravy
Slow-roasted beef, sliced with pan gravy
Garlic Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp sauteed with hot cherry peppers, garlic white wine sauce
Jambalaya
Spicy chicken, shrimp, and chorizo with roasted tomato, peppers, onion, Cajun-spiced white wine sauce (penne or rice)
Baked Haddock
Roasted haddock with a lemon, white wine, and butter crumb topping
Roasted Pork Loin
Mustard and herb-rubbed pork loin with pan jus
Roasted Salmon $4.00
Oven-roasted, prepared piccata, downtown, or soy sesame style
Beef Tips $6.00
48-hour marinated grilled beef tips
Kids Chicken Bites
Crispy chicken with fries

Party Hors D'oeuvres
Add to your event. Serves 20-22 people Served family style or passed
Beef Burger Sliders $110.00
Cheese, pickle, special sauce
Crispy Chicken Sliders $119.00
Lettuce, onion, hot honey, pepper jack, aioli
Milanese Ciabatta Sliders $125.00
Crispy chicken, provolone, hot & roasted peppers, arugula, pesto aioli
Mini Bruschetta Pomodoro $79.00
Bavarian Soft Pretzels $69.00
Bang Bang Shrimp $99.00
Shrimp Cocktail $110.00
Vegetable Crudites $76.00
Wings - Traditional or Boneless $115.00
Buffalo Garlic Parmesan, BBQ, Tangy Carolina, Sweet Singapore, Dry Rub
Crispy Calamari $159.00
Potato Pierogies $89.00
Pan-roasted with bacon, onion, and horseradish sour cream
Crispy Brussels $99.00
With bacon and local maple gastrique
Teriyaki Dumplings $96.00
Pork and kimchi dumplings with teriyaki dipping sauce
Thai Popcorn Chicken $104.00
Boneless chicken with Thai peanut dressing and roasted peanuts

Happy Hour Drinks
Monday - Friday | 2 pm - 5 pmAvailable in Restaurant and Bar
Watermelon Rock Sugar $7.00
Vodka, lemon juice, watermelon syrup, sugar rim
Kiwi Cucumber Gin Fizz $7.00
Gin, St-Germain, kiwi syrup, muddled cucumbers & lemons, club soda
Mango Tango Margarita $7.00
Tequila, lime juice, agave, triple sec, mango puree
Espresso Martini $7.00
Vodka, Irish creme, Kahlua, espresso
Dirty Martini $7.00
Vodka or gin, olive juice, bleu cheese olives
Classic Cosmo $7.00
Vodka, triple sec, cranberry & lime juice
Rum Punch $7.00
Rum, pineapple, orange juice, splash of grenadine
Sitting Duck Retro Pint $4.00
A pint of classic working man draft beer
House Pour $5.00
Canyon Road Cabernet, Canyon Road Chardonnay, or Anterra Pinot Grigio

Happy Hour Snacks
Pub Chips 2.1 $8.00
A snack size of crispy waffle chips, topped with crumble applewood bacon, beer cheese sauce, scallions, chipotle sour cream
Burrito Power Bowl $8.00
A bowl of Spanish rice with black beans, roasted corn, topped with pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, mixed cheese and sour cream
Bavarian Pretzels Snack $6.00
Our soft and salty Bavarian pretzels served with ale spiked mustard
Wing Sampler $8.00
A special happy hour plate of 2 of our duck wings and 4 jumbo chicken wings, your choice of sauce
Classic Pierogies $6.00
Pan fried potato and cheese filled pierogies with caramelized onion, bacon, brown butter, horseradish chive sour cream
Crispy Brussels $6.00
Crispy sprouts, tossed with bacon, and a local cider maple gastrique
Sweet Relief - Magic Bar $5.00
Our take on a holiday classic, a warm deep fudge brownie baked with heath bar crunch. A la mode: +$2.00

Kids Menu
Kids Burger $8.00
All natural Pineland Farms burger with or without cheese, choice of fries, salad or broccoli
Simple Salmon $9.00
Simply prepared salmon served with fries and broccoli
Grilled Cheese $6.00
Toasted cheese sandwich served with choice of fries, salad or broccoli
Duckling Pasta $6.50
Pasta served with butter, marinara or classic Alfredo sauce
Macaroni & Cheese $7.00
Pasta baked with a creamy cheddar cheese sauce. Add peas or bacon..just ask!
Chicken Bites $8.50
All natural white white meat crispy fried chicken bites served with fries and honey mustard
Simply Grilled Chicken $8.00
All natural grilled chicken breast served with choice of fries, mashed or broccoli

Eats
Crispy Crab Bites $16.00
Fried crab cake balls served with preserved lemon remoulade
Scallop Scampi Rolls $19.00
Crispy fried RI scallops, bruschetta, parmesan & parsley on twin Fire King rolls (Mass) served with fries & garlic butter
Seafood Cioppino $17.00
Little neck clams, mussels, calamari, haddock, & shrimp simmered in a tomato brodo served with garlic crostini
Seafood Guacamole $14.00
Marinated shrimp and calamari with house made guacamole and crispy tortilla chips
Beer Braised Mussels $15.00
P.E.l. mussels, Bad Sons IPA, black peppercorn salami, sliced garlic, marinated tomatoes, baby arugula, and garlic crostini
New England Fish Fry $24.00
Beer battered Atlantic cod, crispy scallops, served with choice of fries, salad, or potato salad with tartar and cocktails sauce

Desserts
Strawberry Short Cake
A gluten free shortcake, layered with strawberry filling, whipped cream, white chocolate drizzle and topped with fresh New England strawberries

Drinks
Cucumber Cooler
Effen cucumber, St Germain, prosecco
Pineapple Mule
JimBeam pineapple, ginger beer, lime
Makers Manhattan
Maker's Mark, sweet vermouth, bitters, served up or on the rocks
Italian Margarita
Sauza blanco, amaretto liquor, oj, fresh lime juice
Pear-Tini
Absolut Pear Vodka, St-Germain, sour, prosecco
Narragansett Lager $5.00
12oz Can | Narragansett, RI
Narragansett Del's Shandy $5.00
12oz Can | Narragansett, RI
Bad Sons Great Day IPA $5.00
12oz Can | Debry, ST

Martinis
CARAMEL APPLE MARTINI $12.00
Ketel One Vodka, Butterscotch Liqueur, Apple Cider, Splash Of Cranberry
PEAR-TINI $12.00
Absolut Pears Vodka, St-Germain, Sour Mix, Champagne
APPLE CINNAMON SOUR $12.00
Jim Beam Fire Bourbon, Apple Cider, Sour Apple Pucker
SALTED KARAMEL MARTINI $12.00
Stoli Salted Karamel Vodka, Rumchata, Splash Of Cream
Berry & Bubbles $12.00
Truly Wild Berry Vodka, Champagne, Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice

Cocktails
CRANBERRY BOURBON SOUR $10.00
Angel's Envy Bourbon, Sour Mix, Cranberry Juice
LEMON DRIZZLE SPRITZ $10.00
Sipsmith Lemon Drizzle Gin, St-Germain, Champagne, Club Soda
SMOKED GUAVA JALAPENO MARGARITA $10.00
Patron Reposado Tequila, Fruitful Pink Guava And Smoked Jalapeno Liqueurs, Sour Mix, Fresh Lime Juice
PEACH ROSEMARY FIZZ $10.00
Grey Goose White Peach & Rosemary Vodka, Ginger Ale, Fresh Lemon
COLD BREWED & NUTTY $10.00
4 Jacks Cold Brewed Nitro Coffee, Kahlua, Hazelnut Liqueur, Cream
RUMCHATA COCONUT ICED COFFEE $10.00
4 Jacks Cold Brewed Nitro Coffee, Rumchata, Malibu Coconut Rum
Blackberry Lemonade $10.00
Tito's Handmade Vodka, Fruitful Blackberry Liqueur, Sour Mix, Splash of Soda
WINTER WHISKEY PUNCH $10.00
Jameson Irish Whiskey, Grapefruit Juice, Pomegranate Juice, Topped With Club Soda

Mules
PEACH ROSEMARY MULE $10.00
Grey Goose White Peach & Rosemary Vodka, Ginger Beer, Fresh Lime
KARAMEL APPLE MULE $10.00
Stoli Salted Karamel Vodka, Apple Cider, Ginger Beer
PEAR MULE $10.00
Absolut Pears Vodka, Ginger Beer, Fresh Lime
BERRY MULE $10.00
Truly Wild Berry Vodka, Ginger Beer, Fresh Lime

Sangria
Peach Sangria $10.00
Absolut Apeach Vodka, pomegranate juice, St-Germain,Barefoot Sweet Red Wine topped with club soda
White Sangria $10.00
Barefoot Moscato, St. Germain Liqueur & fresh fruit, topped with club soda
Red Sangria $10.00
Barefoot Sweet Red Wine, St. Germain Liqueur & fresh fruit, topped with club soda
Berry Sangria $10.00
Raspberry Liqueur, St-Germain, Barefoot Sweet Red Wine topped with fresh berries

Sparkling Wines
Listed milder to bolder
Prosecco, La Marca
Treviso, Veneto, Italy, NV

Rose
Prophecy Rose
France
Rose, Anato ~ France (organic)

Sweet White & Blush Wines
Moscato, Barefoot ~ California
Reisling, Kendall-Jackson
California

White Wines
Listed from milder to bolder
Pinot Grigio, Anterra Delle Venezie
Italy
Pinot Grigio, Ecco Domani
Friuli, Italy
Sauvignon Blanc, Tohu
New Zealand
Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford
Marlborough, New Zealand
Chardonnay, Canyon Road
California
Chardonnay, Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve
California

Red Wines
Pinot Noir, J. Lohr
California
Merlot, Canyon Road
California
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Feudi Dei Duca ~ Italy
Chianti, Querceto
Tuscany
Malbec, Alamos
Mendoza, Argentina
Cabernet Sauvignon, Canyon Road
Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis M. Martini
Sonoma County California
Cabernet Sauvignon, Josh Cellars ~ California
Red Blend, Sella Antica
Italy
Sweet Red, Barefoot
California
Mendo, Anchor & Hope
Mendocino, California

Starters
Menu Available From March 12th - March 17th
Reuben Pub Chips $14.00
Crispy house-made potato chips with shredded corned beef, sauerkraut, Russian dressing, melted Swiss & Cheddar cheese topped with rosemary aioli
Smashed Tater $15.00
Crispy smashed tater tots loaded with corned beef, kraut, bacon, beer cheese, fried leeks & Irish wasabi

Entrees
Dublin Pub Borgaire $18.00
All natural Pineland Farms beef burger with melted Cheddar cheese, corned beef hash, and Jameson aioli on a toasted potato roll served with your choice of fries or side salad
Corned Beef Reuben $18.00
Thinly sliced corned beef, melted Swiss, sauerkraut & Russian dressing on grilled rye bread served with your choice of fries or side salad
Corned Beef Dinner $24.00
Classic braised corned beef, cabbage, tender potatoes & carrots served with Irish soda bread
Irish Guinness Stew $19.00
Fork tender braised beef, potatoes, root vegetables & herbs in a Guinness gravy served over colcannon potatoes
Seared Salmon $24.00
Seared Atlantic salmon with a crispy potato crust served with malt vinegar glaze, yukon gold smashed potatoes & scallions

Dessert
Leprechaun Cake $9.00
Warm brown butter cake, pistachio pudding, whipped cream & garnished with me Lucky Charms

Drinks
Ask your Server/Bartender for Special Beer Selections
Irish Soda
Jameson Black Barrel Whiskey, St. Germain, sour mix, club soda
Irish Margarita
Patron Silver, Triple Sec, fresh lime juice, sour mix, melon liqueur
Dew & Ginger
Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey & ginger ale
Irish Snapper
Jameson Irish Whiskey, peach liqueur, cranberry juice
Kilarney Spritz
Kiwi juice, agave, lime juice, club soda, & SpriteNon Alcoholic

Sitting Duck Tavern Details

Service options
Outdoor seating
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights
Fast service
Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Great dessert
Great wine list
Sports

Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Happy hour drinks
Happy hour food
Hard liquor
Late-night food
Quick bite
Small plates
Wine

Dining options
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities
Bar onsite
Restroom
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi

Atmosphere
Casual
Cozy
Trendy

Crowd
Groups
Tourists

Planning
Accepts reservations

Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu

Parking
Free parking lot
Free street parking
Parking

Sitting Duck Tavern Photos

Sitting Duck Tavern Location

Sitting Duck Tavern

Connecticut Greater Bridgeport Planning Region Trumbull Madison Avenue

4244 Madison Ave, Trumbull, CT 06611, USA

Sitting Duck Tavern Reviews

An average rating of ★4.4 from 930 user reviews.

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Sitting Duck is my standby favorite for a dinner out in Trumbull. The food and service are consistently good and the menu has enough favorites on it to keep you content. They have specials too but I tend to order off the menu more times than not.For most of the visits, we would order the same thing: a plate of brussel sprouts and bacon to share (now no longer on their menu - but found on the specials). The sprouts are drizzled in maple syrup and its quite good. For dinner, I go with the Cadillac burger. That combination of frizzled onions, bbq sauce, bacon and chiptole ranch gets me every time! My wife's favorite is the beef tips. It is served medium-rare, with a mayo based dipping sauce and either mashed potatoes or french fries.The beer list is good, with enough choices to keep people happy. Sean, at the bar, is awesome!The restaurant does get busy and parking can sometimes be troublesome in the lot. We tend to sit at the bar during the busier times. Other than that, I would definitely recommend Sitting Duck for a pub experience in Trumbull.
September 20 · J L Stiller
Extremely jealous we do not have these restaurants where I live! Visiting the area for hockey and this place is outstanding. So many menu options I couldn’t choose what to order. That never happens for me. Atmosphere is low key yet classy and accommodating. Bathroom had an excess moisture issue the day of our visit but didn’t dampen the fresh and innovative food options and on tap selection. If I lived here I’d be a regular and never repeat my order! Fantastic. Can’t miss. Found it in the sacred heart dining recommendations. Must have been 100 listings I saw this name and it’s the only one I googled and I’m glad I found it! Never expected to find pierogi outside of upstate New York ! What a pleasant surprise.
August 03 · Greg Bunt
Seated quickly for a Sat. night. Waiter was very nice. Had two beers on tap that were good. I had the Ahi Tina salad, the tuna was very good, very thick slices though. Only wish the salad itself was as good as the tuna. kinda bland and not much else to it. The fish and chips were ok, nothing special.It was served with a little coleslaw which we didn’t enjoy unfortunately. The atmosphere is nice and staff were all friendly.
March 10 · Deanna Lee
Great food great staff the appetizers were wonderful and the entrées were great. I was there with a party of six and we all enjoyed all of the food. We were there for about three hours and thoroughly enjoyed our time there. I will definitely be revisiting this location in the near future, maybe on a monthly basis
January 05 · DJH3 Media
Being in a plaza Atmosphere was ok. It was peaceful. The service was ok we had no silverware on the table out appetizers came and we had to wait. It seemed like our waitress was overwhelmed. But when it came to the food, it was amazing. The beef tips were made to perfection. The shrimp scampi was amazing and my sons chicken fingers were on point.
August 28 · Holly Magera