The Bend at the Duck - is it open?

Question

Is the Bend at the Duck restaurant open for this summer? I see a Facebook page - but nothing on it since March. Yelp indicates it is closed.

Answer

Your question about is a good one — the situation seems a bit unclear, and there is reasonable cause to be skeptical the restaurant is reliably open this summer. Here’s what I found — and what to watch out for.

What suggests The Bend @ The Duck may be closed (or not reliably open):

The listing for The Bend @ The Duck on Yelp carries a “CLOSED” flag.
The prior occupant of that location, (same address: 67 Cherokee Ct), is listed as closed by mapping directories.
A 2024 news article mentions that under new ownership the place had reopened as “The Bend at The Duck,” but the article also noted instability: the tenants had struggled financially.
People on local forums and review sites express confusion or note lack of recent updates — matching your own experience of seeing the Facebook page but no recent activity.

What’s still going on (or claimed) by The Bend @ The Duck:

There are still web listings / directories that describe The Bend @ The Duck as a lakeside steakhouse/seafood restaurant with sunsets, a full menu and a bar.
The Bend at The Duck name and address remain in public directories, suggesting at least the business entity has not been entirely removed.

Conclusion — Use caution / verify before going:

Based on current public information, The Bend @ The Duck cannot be confidently described as “open this summer.” The Yelp listing shows “Closed,” mapping data for the former Duck Restaurant shows “Permanently closed,” and recent local commentary suggests operational difficulties. It’s quite possible the restaurant is shuttered — temporarily or permanently.

If you decide you want to check — here are a few steps I recommend:

Call the phone number listed (if active). The listing I see has phone 573-552-8717. Verify if they are answering and open.
Check recent social media or community posts (local lake-area Facebook groups) — locals often post updates if a lakeside restaurant reopens or renews hours. The public Facebook page’s lack of recent updates is a red flag.
Have a backup plan. Given the uncertainty, you might want to plan another nearby restaurant or lakeside eatery in case The Bend is closed.

In short: The Bend at the Duck might exist “on paper,” but everything points to it being closed or at least not reliably operating as of now.