Signature dish
The Duck & Waffle is repeatedly praised for its crispy waffle, tender duck, egg and balanced sweet-savoury flavour.
Duck & Waffle Dubai | DIFC | Restaurant Bar Lounge
DIFC
Duck & Waffle Dubai is a restaurant, bar and lounge in DIFC built around its sweet-and-savoury signature Duck & Waffle. Reviews also point to creative cocktails, brunches and evening dining with Burj Khalifa views, lively music and a polished but relaxed setting.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
1,017 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
City views
Outdoor and indoor seating can frame clear Burj Khalifa views, especially striking during evening meals.
Cocktails
The drinks programme gets specific praise for creative twists on classics and well-balanced cocktails that are not overly alcoholic.
Warm service
Many reviews describe attentive, professional hospitality, including staff who explain the popular dishes and make thoughtful recommendations.
Brunch setting
The bright, stylish atmosphere and sunny terrace make brunch a recurring favourite, while the venue also works for dinner and drinks.
What to Eat at Duck & Waffle Dubai | DIFC | Restaurant Bar Lounge How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Duck & Waffle Dubai | DIFC | Restaurant Bar Lounge, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Duck & Waffle Dubai | DIFC | Restaurant Bar Lounge got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Duck & waffle Net +12
“The signature DUCK & WAFFLE was delicious, with tender meat and no unpleasant odor. You can choose between bone-in and boneless, and I chose boneless, which made it easy to eat.”
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“The signature DUCK & WAFFLE was delicious, with tender meat and no unpleasant odor. You can choose between bone-in and boneless, and I chose boneless, which made it easy to eat.”March 2026
“The menu is creative and full of flavor — the iconic Duck & Waffle dish is a must-try, perfectly balancing savory and sweet.”January 2026
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Beef burger Net +2
“The beef burger was juicy and filling, and the starters were fresh and well balanced.”
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“The beef burger was juicy and filling, and the starters were fresh and well balanced.”February 2026
“We ordered the signature Duck & Waffle, the beef burger, and starters of beef carpaccio and salt-baked beetroots. The Duck & Waffle was a great combo that we truly enjoyed — very signature to their menu and definitely something you shouldn’t miss. The burger was juicy and satisfying, while the beef carpaccio and beetroots were light, fresh, and well balanced.”February 2026
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Ginger duck Net +2
“The mocktails were a highlight for me, especially the Ginger Duck and the Big Mess Americano—refreshing, well-balanced, and beautifully crafted.”
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“The mocktails were a highlight for me, especially the Ginger Duck and the Big Mess Americano—refreshing, well-balanced, and beautifully crafted.”December 2025
“I also loved their mocktails, especially the Ginger Duck and the Big Mess Americano, both refreshing and crafted with care.”December 2025
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Salt-baked beetroots Net +2
“We ordered the signature Duck & Waffle, the beef burger, and starters of beef carpaccio and salt-baked beetroots. The Duck & Waffle was a great combo that we truly enjoyed — very signature to their menu and definitely something you shouldn’t miss. The burger was juicy and satisfying, while the beef carpaccio and beetroots were light, fresh, and well balanced.”
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“We ordered the signature Duck & Waffle, the beef burger, and starters of beef carpaccio and salt-baked beetroots. The Duck & Waffle was a great combo that we truly enjoyed — very signature to their menu and definitely something you shouldn’t miss. The burger was juicy and satisfying, while the beef carpaccio and beetroots were light, fresh, and well balanced.”February 2026
“Our order included the signature Duck & Waffle, beef burger, and starters of burrata and salt-baked beetroots. The Duck & Waffle was a standout — a well-balanced combination done right.The beef burger was juicy and filling, and the starters were fresh and well balanced.”February 2026
Honorable mentions (15)
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Barbeque lamb ribs Net +1
“The food was outstanding from start to finish: we loved the Los Cabos Tacos, the signature Duck & Waffle 🧇, and the tender, flavorful Barbeque Lamb Ribs.”
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“The food was outstanding from start to finish: we loved the Los Cabos Tacos, the signature Duck & Waffle 🧇, and the tender, flavorful Barbeque Lamb Ribs.”December 2025
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Beef carpaccio Net +1
“We ordered the signature Duck & Waffle, the beef burger, and starters of beef carpaccio and salt-baked beetroots. The Duck & Waffle was a great combo that we truly enjoyed — very signature to their menu and definitely something you shouldn’t miss. The burger was juicy and satisfying, while the beef carpaccio and beetroots were light, fresh, and well balanced.”
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“We ordered the signature Duck & Waffle, the beef burger, and starters of beef carpaccio and salt-baked beetroots. The Duck & Waffle was a great combo that we truly enjoyed — very signature to their menu and definitely something you shouldn’t miss. The burger was juicy and satisfying, while the beef carpaccio and beetroots were light, fresh, and well balanced.”February 2026
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Beef tartare Net +1
“We also shared a platter of small appetizers and I was pleasantly surprised to find a little bite of beef tartare alongside some delicious croquettes. The beef tartare absolutely made my day.”
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“We also shared a platter of small appetizers and I was pleasantly surprised to find a little bite of beef tartare alongside some delicious croquettes. The beef tartare absolutely made my day.”July 2026
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Burrata Net +1
“Our order included the signature Duck & Waffle, beef burger, and starters of burrata and salt-baked beetroots. The Duck & Waffle was a standout — a well-balanced combination done right.The beef burger was juicy and filling, and the starters were fresh and well balanced.”
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“Our order included the signature Duck & Waffle, beef burger, and starters of burrata and salt-baked beetroots. The Duck & Waffle was a standout — a well-balanced combination done right.The beef burger was juicy and filling, and the starters were fresh and well balanced.”February 2026
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Crème brûlée Net +1
“and Alina blessed us with the perfect dessert combo: crème brûlée + lemon tart. Chef said “taste and see that the Lord is good” and delivered!! 🔥”
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“and Alina blessed us with the perfect dessert combo: crème brûlée + lemon tart. Chef said “taste and see that the Lord is good” and delivered!! 🔥”November 2025
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Fish tacos Net +1
“I had sea bass and fish tacos and wow simple, clean, fresh, full of flavor, nothing heavy, nothing fake. Just really good food done with care.”
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“I had sea bass and fish tacos and wow simple, clean, fresh, full of flavor, nothing heavy, nothing fake. Just really good food done with care.”March 2026
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Grilled seabass Net +1
“I tried the prawn cocktail and the grilled seabass - absolutely so good.”
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“I tried the prawn cocktail and the grilled seabass - absolutely so good.”January 2026
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Lemon tart Net +1
“and Alina blessed us with the perfect dessert combo: crème brûlée + lemon tart. Chef said “taste and see that the Lord is good” and delivered!! 🔥”
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“and Alina blessed us with the perfect dessert combo: crème brûlée + lemon tart. Chef said “taste and see that the Lord is good” and delivered!! 🔥”November 2025
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Lobster roll Net +1
“I also tried their lobster roll, and it was buttery, fresh, and honestly disappeared way too fast.”
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“I also tried their lobster roll, and it was buttery, fresh, and honestly disappeared way too fast.”December 2025
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Los cabos tacos Net +1
“The food was outstanding from start to finish: we loved the Los Cabos Tacos, the signature Duck & Waffle 🧇, and the tender, flavorful Barbeque Lamb Ribs.”
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“The food was outstanding from start to finish: we loved the Los Cabos Tacos, the signature Duck & Waffle 🧇, and the tender, flavorful Barbeque Lamb Ribs.”December 2025
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Parmesan croquetas(2pcs) Net +1
“The Parmesan Croquetas were addictive, and finishing with The Full Elvis was the perfect sweet ending.”
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“The Parmesan Croquetas were addictive, and finishing with The Full Elvis was the perfect sweet ending.”December 2025
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Prawn cocktail Net +1
“I tried the prawn cocktail and the grilled seabass - absolutely so good.”
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“I tried the prawn cocktail and the grilled seabass - absolutely so good.”January 2026
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Sea bass Net +1
“I had sea bass and fish tacos and wow simple, clean, fresh, full of flavor, nothing heavy, nothing fake. Just really good food done with care.”
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“I had sea bass and fish tacos and wow simple, clean, fresh, full of flavor, nothing heavy, nothing fake. Just really good food done with care.”March 2026
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Special confit duck Net +1
“The special confit duck is an absolute must-try! Perfectly cooked and full of flavor.”
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“The special confit duck is an absolute must-try! Perfectly cooked and full of flavor.”January 2026
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The full elvis Net +1
“The Parmesan Croquetas were addictive, and finishing with The Full Elvis was the perfect sweet ending.”
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“The Parmesan Croquetas were addictive, and finishing with The Full Elvis was the perfect sweet ending.”December 2025
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Big mess americano Net +2
“I also loved their mocktails, especially the Ginger Duck and the Big Mess Americano, both refreshing and crafted with care.”
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“I also loved their mocktails, especially the Ginger Duck and the Big Mess Americano, both refreshing and crafted with care.”December 2025
“The mocktails were a highlight for me, especially the Ginger Duck and the Big Mess Americano—refreshing, well-balanced, and beautifully crafted.”December 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose seating. If you want the terrace view, check the table for flies; otherwise ask directly for an indoor table rather than accepting only a fan.
Try aperitivo. For drinks and small plates, visit during aperitivo hour, which one reviewer says runs from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Pick boneless. The signature dish can be ordered bone-in or boneless; the boneless version was described as easier to eat.
Share plates. The menu works well for sharing, with reviewers enjoying light bites, croquettes and cocktails for a relaxed night out.
Plan occasions. Birthday and date-night reviews highlight the views, atmosphere and drinks, so reserve it when the setting matters as much as the meal.
Plan the visit
Practical details
DIFC) Innovation One, Concourse Level - Duck & Waffle
Zaa'beel Second - DIFC, Dubai
| Mon | 7:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:30 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Terrace flies
One diner reported persistent flies around the outdoor table and food, including inside untouched ketchup and mayonnaise.
Uneven dishes
A review found the signature Duck & Waffle delicious but said three other ordered dishes were not particularly tasty.
Service errors
One visit included a missed request to remove the duck bone, unwanted sauces being brought, and a spilled glass of water.
Price concern
One dinner review felt that some dishes did not match the amount paid, despite attractive presentation and strong service.
Rude encounter
A diner reported that one female staff member was rude, contrasting with otherwise positive comments about the team.
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The Bottom Line
Duck & Waffle Dubai is a restaurant, bar and lounge in DIFC that suits a view-led brunch, date night, birthday dinner or drinks with friends. The signature Duck & Waffle is the clearest reason to visit: reviewers describe tender or perfectly cooked duck with a crisp waffle, egg and a satisfying sweet-savoury balance. Other mentioned standouts include the lobster roll, grilled seabass, beef ribs and passion fruit drink.
The setting does much of the work. Reviews mention a stylish indoor room, a large terrace, lively music and clear Burj Khalifa views, with the mood shifting from bright and buzzy at breakfast to relaxed and romantic in the evening. m.
Service is usually described as warm, attentive and knowledgeable, although experiences are not uniformly smooth. One dinner found several non-signature dishes underwhelming, while another reported repeated order mistakes and water spilled on clothing. Outdoor seating also brought persistent flies for one party, so ask for an indoor table if that would bother you.
A stated bill listed the Duck & Waffle at 165Dhs, with lobster rolls at 125Dhs.