The Duck Terrace Restaurant, Café & Bar
The Duck Terrace Restaurant & Café is located in restored courtyard buildings including a coach house, potting shed and gardener’s tool shed situated on the grounds of Marlfield House just outside Gorey. The restaurant is located in a long stone building with French doors opening onto a sandstone terrace overlooking the kitchen garden filled with vegetables, soft fruits, a plethora of herbs and beds of blooming roses! Recently named Atmospheric Restaurant of the Year 2017 by Georgina Campbell’s Ireland Guide and Restaurant of the Year 2017 by at South East Radio Hospitality Awards, The Duck offers unique dining experience in a casual setting.
The space comprises a relaxed restaurant with blazing fire, café bar and glasshouse with views of the manor house and garden and also a sandstone terrace for alfresco coffees, pastries, cocktails, lunch or dinner. A unique relaxed dining experience enjoyed by friends and family day and night throughout the year on the grounds of this lovely country house.
Our talented chefs cook using fresh and exciting ingredients from our garden and the locality. Food is modern fusion and Italian and is best described as delicious and moreish. Light dishes including antipasti, flatbreads and dips, exciting salads, steaks, fish and much more.
Reservations are advisable to avoid disappointment – please call 053 942 1124.
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BEAKY BITS
Available 12 to 9pm (Sunday to 8pm)
Seafood Sharing Board – smoked trout, dressed crab, smoked salmon, horseradish, dill aioli, sourdough (G) €26
Antipasti Sharing Board – Italian cured & dried meats, mozzarella, pesto, Lucania olives, crisp bread (G) €21
Kitchen Garden Sharing Board of Dips – hummus, sundried tomato, beetroot, crisp breads, crudités, olives (G) €16
Lucania Olives bowl of black & green south Italian olives €6.50
Rustic Sourdough Bread with extra virgin olive oil & aged balsamic Serves 2 (G) €4
PECKISH DUCK
Available 12 to 9pm (Sunday to 8pm)
Vietnamese Beef Salad, julienne vegetables, rice noodles, crispy onion & peanuts (G) STR €13 or M/C €20
Prawn and Chorizo Pil Pil in olive oil, paprika, red pepper, garlic, w/ sourdough (G) €13
Black Pudding Salad, pancetta lardons, apple, beetrot puree, Cashel blue & toasted walnuts (G) €11
Creamy Seafood Chowder, warm sourdough (G) STR €10 or M/C €16
Today’s Yummy Homemade Soup & rustic bread (G) €7
Cod and Salmon Fishcakes, sauce Gribiche, watercress, citrus and fennel salad (G) €12
Ragout of Sauté Mushroom and Confit Duck, to-asted muffin, hazelnuts, balsamic jus (G) €13
Bruschetta of Roasted Pumpkin, red onion, baby beets, crumbled feta, hazelnuts, zaatar yogurt dressing (G) €12
WHOLE DUCK
Available 12 to 9pm (Sunday to 8pm)
Lava Grilled Wexford 10oz Rib Eye, Portobello mushroom, onion puree, thin chips, béarnaise or pepper sauce €30
Roasted Loin of Venison, celeriac & pearl barley risotto, thyme and rosemary jus (G) €29
Baked fillet of Kilmore Monkfish, creamy broth of vegetables, pancetta, mussels, white wine & herbs €27
Hereford Dry Aged Beef Burger, Knockanore Oak smoked cheddar, slaw, red onion jam & skinny fries (G) €19
Thai Curry of Autumn vegetables, chick peas, chilli & lemongrass, coconut rice €18
Seared Pomegranate Chicken Breast, dukkha roast pumpkin & hazelnut, res el hanout yogurt, sweet pot €20
Vegetable & Bean Tagine, yogurt and cucumber tzatziki, warm flatbread (G) €18
Tempura of Haddock, pickled cucumber salad, house fries, tartar sauce (G) €19
Slow Cooked Shank of Wexford Lamb, in cocoa bean & vegetable cassoulet, pan juices €27
Lamb Kofta on a Board with Cous Cous, hummus, tzatziki, tomato tapenade, pitta (G) €20
Confit Barbary Duck Leg with Puy Lentils, roast root vegetables, thyme crumb & salsa Verde (G) €21
Tagine of Baked Cod, ragout of bean, aubergine, courgette and chorizo, lemon, butter & parsley crumb (G) €22
(NB: Saturday and Bank Holiday Sunday service times – no food served between 4 and 5pm)
GARDEN SIDES
Stir-fry Asian greens, crispy onion (G) €4.50
Dressed baby leaf salad €4.50
Side order of Skinny fries €4.50
Roasted baby potatoes, garden herb butter €4.50
Spiced sweet potato, pearl onion, garlic butter (G) €4.50
WARM FLATBREADS
Available 12 to 5pm. Not available on Sundays.
Smoked Salmon, beetroot, caper, rocket, dill mayo (G) €16
Beetroot puree, walnuts, feta cheese, roast beets, butternut squash & pesto (G) €14
Salami, Prosciutto, tomato, mozzarella, dressed leaves (G) €16
Crispy Shredded Duck with five spices, cucumber & mango, dressed leaves (G) €16
All flat breads now available with a gluten free base option (please specify to server)
FAT DUCK
Available All Day
Mucky Duck Brownie, salted caramel ice cream (G)
Apple, mixed berry Crumble, vanilla ice cream (G)
Selection of Luxury Ice Cream, butterscotch, pecan nuts
Selection of Irish Artisan Cheeses, crackers, chutney (G)
Bitter chocolate and orange Tart, w/ crème fraiche & hazelnut (G)
Creamy vanilla rice pudding, w/ a berry compote
Coffee affogato, caramel cream, biscotti, espresso shot (G)
Pear and almond frangipane tart, lemon curd ice cream (G)
ALL €8.50
PASTRIES
(available 11am to 5pm)
Scone with cream, homemade preserves (G) €4.50 or €6.50 with tea/coffee
Mini custard donuts (3) (G) €4.50
Homemade Cookies (2) (G) €2.50
(gluten free scones available on request)
COFFEES, TEAS & HOT DRINKS
Irish breakfast tea €3 (€4.50 for two)
Herbal tea €3.75
Americano €3
Cappuccino/Latte €4
Hot chocolate €3.50
Espresso/double €3/€4
Mocha €4.50
Macchiato €3.50
Flat White €4
Liqueur/Irish coffee €8
All our food is freshly cooked to order to maximise both taste and quality so please allow a little extra time for certain dishes (server will advise).
(G) CONTAINS GLUTEN
Some of our dishes that contain gluten can be done gluten free, Please ask your server. For all allergen information please see server for a copy of our menu with full allergen breakdown.
All our dishes may have traces of nuts.
Early Bird Menu
2 courses €26 or 3 courses €33* (Sun-Thu inclusive 5pm-6.30pm, not available on bank holidays)
Reservations are required as all deals subject to pre-booking only as maximum numbers apply each day
BEAKY BITS (to share)
Seafood Sharing Board- smoked trout, dressed crab, smoked salmon, horseradish, dill aioli, sourdough (G) €6 supplement
Antipasti Sharing Board- Italian cured & dried meats, mozzarella, pesto, Lucania olives, crisp bread (G)
Kitchen Garden Sharing Board of Dips – hummus, sundried tomato, beetroot, crisp breads, crudités, olives (G)
Above sharing dishes can be ordered 1 between 2 persons
PECKISH DUCK (starters)
Prawn and Chorizo Pil Pil, in olive oil, paprika, red pepper, garlic, w/ sourdough (G) €3 supplement
Black Pudding Salad, pancetta lardons, apple, beetrot puree, Cashel blue & toasted walnuts (G)
Creamy Seafood Chowder, warm sourdough (G)
Today’s Yummy Homemade Soup & rustic bread (G)
Ragout of Mushroom and Confit Duck, toasted muffin, hazelnuts, balsamic juis (G) €2 Supplement
Cod and Salmon Fishcakes, sauce Gribiche, watercress, citrus and fennel salad (G)
Vietnamese Beef Salad, julienne vegetables, rice noodles, crispy onion & peanuts (G) €3 Supplement
Bruschetta of Roasted Pumpkin, red onion, baby beets, crumbled feta, hazelnuts, zaatar yogurt dressing (G)
WHOLE DUCK (main courses)
Lava Grilled Wexford 10oz Rib Eye, Portobello mushroom, onion puree, thin chips, béarnaise or pepper sauce €10 Supplement
Baked fillet of Kilmore Monkfish, creamy broth of vegetables, pancetta, mussels, white wine & herbs €8 Supplement
Hereford Dry Aged Beef Burger, Wexford Vintage Cheddar, red onion jam, slaw & skinny fries (G)
Thai Curry of Autumn vegetables, chick peas, chilli & lemongrass, coconut rice
Pomegranate Chicken Breast, with dukkha roast pumpkin, ras el hanout yogurt, sweet pots
Tempura of Haddock, pickled cucumber salad, house fries , tartar sauce (G)
Tagine of Baked Cod, ragout of bean, aubergine, courgette and chorizo, lemon butter & parsley crumb (G)
Confit Duck Leg with Puy Lentils, spring root veg, thyme crumb & salsa Verde (G)
Slow Cooked Shank of Wexford Lamb, in cocoa bean & vegetable cassoulet, pan juices €8 Supplement
Vegetable & Bean Tagine, yogurt and cucumber tzatziki, warm flatbread (G)
Lamb Kofta on a Board with Cous Cous, hummus, tzatziki, tomato tapenade, pitta (G)
WARM FLATBREADS
Available only until 5pm
Smoked Salmon, beetroot, caper, rocket, dill mayo (G)
Beetroot puree, walnuts, feta cheese, roast beets, butternut squash & pesto (G)
Salami, Prosciutto, tomato, mozzarella, dressed leaves (G)
Crispy Shredded Duck with five spices, cucumber & mango, dressed leaves (G)
(gluten free base available – please request)
FAT DUCK (desserts)
Mucky Duck Brownie, salted caramel ice cream (G)
Apple, mixed berry Crumble, vanilla ice cream (G)
Selection of Luxury Ice Cream, butterscotch, pecan nuts
Selection of Irish Artisan Cheeses, crackers, chutney (G)
Bitter chocolate and orange Tart, w/ crème fraiche & hazelnut (G)
Creamy vanilla rice pudding, w/ a berry compote
Coffee affogato, caramel cream, biscotti, espresso shot (G)
For allergen information please see server.
(G) = CONTAINS GLUTEN. Some of our dishes that contain gluten can be done gluten free – please see server.
* Supplements where applicable. When choosing 2 courses option it must be starter & main course.
GROUP SET LUNCH MENU
PECKISH DUCK
Black Pudding Salad, pancetta lardons, apple, beetroot puree, Cashel blue& toasted walnuts
Cod and Salmon Fishcakes, sauce Gribiche, watercress, citrus and fennel salad
Bruschetta of Roasted Pumpkin, red onion, baby beets, crumbled feta, hazelnuts, zaatar yogurt dressing
Today’s Yummy Homemade Soup & rustic bread
WHOLE DUCK
Thai Curry of Autumn vegetables, chick peas, chilli & lemongrass, coconut rice
Seared Pomegranate Chicken Breast, dukkha roast pumpkin& hazelnut, res el hanout yogurt, sweet pot
Lamb Kofta on a Board with Cous Cous, hummus, tzatziki, tomato tapenade, pitta
Confit Barbary Duck Leg with Puy Lentils, roast root vegetables, thyme crumb & salsa Verde
Tagine of Baked Cod, ragout of bean, aubergine, courgette and chorizo, lemon, butter & parsley crumb
FAT DUCK
Apple, mixed berry Crumble, vanilla ice cream
Mucky duck chocolate brownie, salted caramel ice cream
Selection of luxury ice cream, butterscotch, pecan nuts
Pear and almond frangipane tart, lemon curd ice cream
€35 per person
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EXTRA SIDES (all €4)
Rustic sourdough bread with olive oil & balsamic (serves 2pns)
Dressed baby leaves salad
Side order of fries
Sautéed baby potatoes, mixed garden herbs
Spiced sweet potato, garlic butter
Roast root veg
For allergen information please speak to your server
GROUP SET DINNER MENU
PECKISH DUCK
Prawn and Chorizo Pil Pil, in olive oil, paprika, red pepper, garlic, w/sourdough
Black Pudding Salad, pancetta lardons, apple, beetrot puree, Cashel blue & toasted walnuts
Today’s homemade Soup & rustic bread
Cod and Salmon Fishcakes, sauce Gribiche, watercress, citrus and fennel salad
Ragout of Sauté Mushroom and Confit Duck, toasted muffin, hazelnuts, balsamic jus
Bruschetta of Roasted Pumpkin, red onion, baby beets, crumbled feta, hazelnuts, zaatar yogurt dressing
WHOLE DUCK
Lava Grilled Wexford 10oz Rib Eye, Portobello mushroom, onion puree, thin chips, pepper sauce (€8 supplement)
Baked fillet of Kilmore Monkfish, creamy broth of vegetables, pancetta, mussels, white wine & herbs
Slow Cooked Shank of Wexford Lamb, in cocoa bean & vegetable cassoulet, pan juices
Confit Barbary Duck Leg with Puy Lentils, roast root vegetables, thyme crumb & salsa Verde
Tagine of Baked Cod, ragout of bean, aubergine, courgette and chorizo, lemon, butter & parsley crumb
Seared Pomegranate Chicken Breast, dukkha roast pumpkin & hazelnut, res el hanout yogurt, sweet pot
Vegetarian options available on request (server will advise)
FAT DUCK
Pear and almond frangipane tart, lemon curd ice cream
Apple, mixed berry Crumble, vanilla ice cream
Mucky duck chocolate brownie, salted caramel ice cream
Selection of luxury ice cream, butterscotch, pecan nuts
Creamy vanilla rice pudding, w/ a winter berry compote
Selection of local artisan cheeses, crackers, chutney
€42 per person
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For allergen information please speak to your server
Bespoke menus available on request.
* please note that menus & pricing are subject to change
Special Offers
Suppliers
Here in the Duck Terrace Restaurant @ Marlfield House we use top quality Irish produce, of which there is an abundance. We buy from local food producers in Wicklow, Wexford, Carlow and beyond. We grow lots of our own vegetables and herbs in our kitchen garden through late Spring, Summer and early Autumn.
- Fish: Duncannon fish & Atlantis seafood Co. Wexford
- Meat: Slaney Valley, O Neills of Co.Wexford
- Poultry: Glin Valley Co. Cork
- Game: Wild Irish Game Co. Wicklow
- Fruit, Vegetables & Herbs: Cullens & Keelings Co. Wexford and an abundance from our own kitchen garden
- Berries: Greens berry Farm Gorey Co. Wexford
- Dairy: Killowen Farm & Wexford Creamery
- Eggs: from the happy, roaming hens of our neighbours Samuel & Maurice Allen
- Our cured meats, salamis olives and oils from Artisan producers in Luciano Southern Italy are sourced directly for us.
THIS LIST IS NOT EXCLUSIVE
