Ugly Duckling

4.4 (11)

$30 and under

American

166 Smith Street, New York, NY 11201

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Innovative
Romantic

Uglyduckling celebrates the change, innovation, and beauty of Brooklyn’s past and present. You’ll find that inspiration at the heart of every dish, cocktail, and experience at Uglyduckling.
Ugly Duckling Specializes in American Craft Beers which is an ever rotating list as well as craft cocktails made with locally sourced ingredients as well as daily specials featuring locally sourced meats, fish and vegetables.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Gastro Pub
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Website
http://www.uglyduckling-bk.com/
Dress Code
Business Casual

Location
166 Smith Street, New York, NY 11201
Area
Boerum Hill
Cross Street
Wyckoff Street and Smith Street
Parking Details
None

Chicken WingsUS$14.00
buffalo / sweet thai chili / dry cajun rub
Cheese PlateUS$17.00
la mancha (sheep) / alpha tolman (cow) / raspberry jam / crostini
Mediterranean PlateUS$16.00
roasted red pepper hummus / cilantro jalapeno / hummus / veggie medley / marinated artichoke hearts / mixed olives / assorted breads
Mac 'N CheeseUS$12.00
Soup Du Jour
- Mkt

Large Plates

Braised Short Rib TacosUS$18.00
braised and finished in red wine stock / white corn tortilla / salsa verde / pickled onions / lime sour cream
Pan-Seared Crispy SalmonUS$21.00
chef choice vegetables & fingerling potatoes
French Onion Hanger SteakUS$22.00
9oz marinated steak / french onion pan sauce / fries
Shrimp 'N GritsUS$20.00
pan-seared shrimp / sausage / red peppers / onions / tabasco butter / spinach / creamy cheddar cheese grits
Rosemary Half ChickenUS$18.00
oven roasted / rustic vegetables / pan gravy

Uglyduckling's Fried Chicken & Waffle

Uglyduckling's Fried Chicken & WaffleUS$16.00
spicy aioli / 100% real maple syrup

Salads

Roasted Pear & Goat CheeseUS$13.00
mixed greens / candied walnuts / fig dressing
HouseUS$12.00
mixed greens / ricotta salata / house Vinaigrette
Roasted BeetUS$14.00
mixed greens / roasted beets / goat cheese / champagne Vinaigrette

Sandwiches

served with fries / sub any side - add $2

The BurgerUS$14.00
8oz sirloin / lettuce / tomato / garlic aioli / rustic bun
The Pimento Cheese BurgerUS$16.00
8oz sirloin / lettuce / tomato / chipotle aioli / house pickles / rustic bun
Cracked Pepper Bacon Bleu BurgerUS$16.00
bleu cheese / pepper bacon / grilled vidalia onion
Fried Chicken 'N Cheddar WaffleUS$18.00
waffle made with house pilsner and mild cheddar / fried chicken / pepper bacon / chipotle aioli / maple syrup / sauteed onions
Pulled Pork or ChickenUS$15.00
slow smoked / house bbq / cole slaw / potato bun
Salmon BltUS$17.00
avocado / pepper bacon / lemon aioli / butter sauce

Sides

Fries
Side Salad
Green Beans
Sauteed Kale
Rustic Veggie Blend
Redskin Potatoes

Kids' Menu

Mac 'N CheeseUS$8.00
Fried Chicken & FriesUS$8.00

Desserts

Double Chocolate Cake
Honey Bourbon Cake
Steve's Key Lime Pie
A La Mode
Add $3

Beverages

CokeUS$3.00
Diet CokeUS$3.00
SpriteUS$3.00
Ginger AleUS$3.00
Iced TeaUS$3.00
LemonadeUS$4.00
Cranberry JuiceUS$3.00
Orange JuiceUS$4.00
CafeUS$4.00
Hot TeaUS$3.00

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Ugly Duckling.

4.4

(11)

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Energetic

11 Reviews

MC
MarcoC
New York City20 reviews
4.0
Dined on 20 August 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Booked a table for 5 people so I got to try a lot of dishes! Everything was great. I recommend the shrimp and grits + burger + French toast. The chicken waffle sandwich looks amazing but I didn't enjoy it as much. Their drinks are cheap and food comes out fast.
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JonahP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 August 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The breakfast sandwich (waffles, chicken etc) was delicious!
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Evan Gold
San Francisco Bay Area32 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 July 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good beer selection, salmon BLT is solid Cool room, entire front is open to the street, which is great for summertime. Saturday dinner here was fairly quiet, but I think that will switch with time.
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JasS
Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 May 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
After reading many reviews, my friends and I decided to visit the Ugly Duckling for dinner and boy was it worth it. For an appetizer, we ordered chicken wings with the Thai chili sauce, which was very scrumptious! I ordered the chicken and waffles with a side salad, and it was all very delicious. The serving sizes of the entrée was more than enough! The beer selection was small, but the waitress suggested a cider that I loved! Overall, we will be back when visiting Brooklyn.
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JoannaK Gold
New York City12 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 October 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Not a huge menu, but the mussels were delicious and generous enough to share, and I loved the short ribs tacos.
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pakkap Gold
New York City7 reviews
4.0
Dined on 26 August 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Great beer selection and class act burgers.
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Brooklynite Gold
New York City39 reviews
4.0
Dined on 9 July 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and drink menu. A great place for dinner with a good drink, beer and wine list. It looks like it is just a bar, but the menu was very good. The service was excellent. Great addition to the neighborhood which has a lot of bars, but not as many restaurants.
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beforetheshow
Las Vegas6 reviews
4.0
Dined on 8 July 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food we had was tasty, but kind of small for the entree we got. I usually think most plates I get serve too much food, so this was a first for me. The other entrees had more with them, so maybe it was just what we got, but for the money we expected to be full and not go somewhere else for another course. They had a nice beer selection and the one cocktail I had was well made and very tasty.
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando / Central Florida East3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 June 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is delicious! The pear and gorgonzola salad was amazing, as was the fried chicken and waffle sandwich.
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Mark Gold
New York City17 reviews
4.0
Dined on 3 June 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
the bar had a great selection of local beer on tap. the food looked great but the taste was just a little off. the wings had good taste but i felt a little undercooked. not raw meat just wish they were more crispy and more tender. it was hard to get the meat off the bone and chewy. the fried chicken that came with the chicken & waffles was really good not so much the waffle. the shrimp that came with the shrimp and gritts didn't have much flavor. i think it got lost in the broth. i would go back for drinks though.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Gastro Pub
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Website
http://www.uglyduckling-bk.com/
Dress Code
Business Casual

Location
166 Smith Street, New York, NY 11201
Area
Boerum Hill
Cross Street
Wyckoff Street and Smith Street
Parking Details
None

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Ugly Duckling

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Bar Snacks

Deviled EggsUS$6.00

Fried PicklesUS$8.00

Pickled VeggiesUS$6.00

House MusselsUS$13.00

Small Plates

Chicken WingsUS$14.00

Cheese PlateUS$17.00

Mediterranean PlateUS$16.00

Mac 'N CheeseUS$12.00

Soup Du Jour

Large Plates

Braised Short Rib TacosUS$18.00

Pan-Seared Crispy SalmonUS$21.00

French Onion Hanger SteakUS$22.00

Shrimp 'N GritsUS$20.00

Rosemary Half ChickenUS$18.00

Uglyduckling's Fried Chicken & Waffle

Uglyduckling's Fried Chicken & WaffleUS$16.00

Salads

Roasted Pear & Goat CheeseUS$13.00

HouseUS$12.00

Roasted BeetUS$14.00

Sandwiches

The BurgerUS$14.00

The Pimento Cheese BurgerUS$16.00

Cracked Pepper Bacon Bleu BurgerUS$16.00

Fried Chicken 'N Cheddar WaffleUS$18.00

Pulled Pork or ChickenUS$15.00

Salmon BltUS$17.00

Sides

Fries

Side Salad

Green Beans

Sauteed Kale

Rustic Veggie Blend

Redskin Potatoes

Kids' Menu

Mac 'N CheeseUS$8.00

Fried Chicken & FriesUS$8.00

Desserts

Double Chocolate Cake

Honey Bourbon Cake

Steve's Key Lime Pie

A La Mode

Beverages

CokeUS$3.00

Diet CokeUS$3.00

SpriteUS$3.00

Ginger AleUS$3.00

Iced TeaUS$3.00

LemonadeUS$4.00

Cranberry JuiceUS$3.00

Orange JuiceUS$4.00

CafeUS$4.00

Hot TeaUS$3.00

Additional information

Permanently Closed