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4.4 (2.4k reviews)
PriceyAmerican, Bars
Open 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM

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Happy hour specials
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Josh B.

Great dinner spot. Came here for dinner on a Monday night with my partner. We had a reservation so we got seated right away. The place was pretty busy even on a Monday evening so I'd recommend getting a reservation ahead of time. Started off the evening with their housemade Ginger Ale. The ginger flavor is quite strong so I waited for some of the ice to melt and even ended up adding some water to it. For dinner we shared the Redfish Ceviche, Beer Battered Romanesco Broccoli, Cast Iron Cheddar Cornbread, Pork Belly Chalupa, and Braised Goat Pizza. My personal favorite was the ceviche, the coconut lemongrass broth was delicious. My partner's fave was the cornbread, which was a very close second for me. The rest of the dishes were great as well. Glad we got to try this place!

Indoor dining
Rishi P.

We had great service and view, we were in the patio but ac and covered so we can see the city. Food was not basic, it was different but tasty. Ceviche, and cornbread were so good. We wouldve gotten a second cornbread if we werent so full. Mains we got pork chops and wagyu, so soft and tender. Drinks were strong so i needed the carbs. They were so great and wed go back. Valet is complimentary.

Bryan W.

Sister restaurant to Barley Swine and Sour Duck, Odd Duck certainly is certainly not to be outdone by her siblings. A mix of fine dining and casual dining, Odd Duck boasts the delicacies of upper echelon cuisine while without its gaudiness. We had the grilled wagyu, pork belly chalupa, fried quail, cast iron cornbread, the ceviche, and the fettucine. Odd Duck delivered spectacularly and there were no misses that night. Standout dishes for me were the cornbread and the quail, definitely must-orders. Quail may seem unorthodox, but the sauce at the bottom fleshes out the taste in such a way that I found myself spooning the sauce after the quail was demolished. We went for a birthday and the service was fantastic, the atmosphere was perfect, and of course the food was spectacular.

False Spring
Aaron V.

5 out of 5 and that's a complete score. Would be a 4.5 out of 5 if yelp did that but I'm leaning 5 out of 5 due to the sheer service at the place. The reddish ceviche while clearly fresh, created a very bland flavoring with the ingredients. The pork belly chalupa is a home run dish packed with insane amounts of flavor and a great shared plate for two. The goat pizza cooked to perfection to have just enough crunch and goat cheese to make you think you're biting into a pizza flavored piece of heaven. The home run ball being the burger with the friend beer cheese being sneakily light and the pickled cabbage giving it something I've never called a burger "refreshing" feel to it. They gave us new plates with almost every dish and kept our drinks steadily filled along with three rounds of silverware. This is a grade A spot anywhere place and time. Cheers!

Joseph K.

We made reservations through Resy pretty seamlessly for a date night. Not sure if the parking was valet only, it seemed like they had so many cones around a fairly empty parking lot. We were able to find street parking easily As we walked in, we were greeted friendly and seated very fast. The vibes inside the restaurant is super nice with a diverse set of seating options available. The menu is variable and since it's a farm to table restaurant, the menu items will change by the season. The waitress suggested that for two people, 4 menu items would be sufficient, and that's what we got. The food quality and flavor are definitely above average, but we weren't absolutely blown away by the flavors, and the portions are rather small. Nice for a good casual date night. Happy hour seemed decent. Service was great

Pork chop
Christopher C.

The Odd Duck impresses with creative dishes, strong execution, thoughtful and warm service (thank you John), and quite delicious (and balanced) cocktails. Recommend sitting at the chef's counter to watch the well-run kitchen at work. Redfish ceviche my wife and I both thought it was one of the best things we had eaten recently Pork Chop with fish caramel extremely creative dish with very strong depth of flavor. I loved it but my wife thought it a bit pungent Antelope Tataki nice and tender, meat forward, lacked the depth of flavor of the other dishes Carrot cake incredibly delicious and I don't even like carrot cake 5/5 would go out of my way to visit

Goat pizza
Avery E.

We had an awesome time at Odd Duck. I snagged a bar seat reservation for two and was so excited. I had heard great things about the cornbread. We ordered the Paloma, cornbread, goat pizza, and antelope. The Paloma was delicious. I loved the salt foam. It was a great deal on happy hour(: The cornbread was divine- especially the onion butter! The goat pizza was not at all what I expected (I expected goat cheese flavor) it was very meaty and had a roasted flavor. The antelope was delicious! I loved the crunchy kale and hints of citrus that paired well with the meat. I had a great time and would recommend!

Corn bread
Ruben C.

10+ years in business. Do they still have it? Ten years ago today, 2/9, took my now wife on a date to Odd Duck. Was worried that, like with all restaurants, quality and service declines. We arrived and they greeted us and congratulated us on our anniversary and thanked us for returning. We sat at the bar and the server was such a cool, dude, who also congratulated us on our anniversary. To start, the restaurant gave us some bubbly which was great. We then ordered the Texas Pickles, the cast iron corn bread, pork belly chalupa and grilled wagyu eith tater tots. Everything came out as it was being cooked, all perfectly timed. The texas pickles were a variety of veggies, all pickled and all absolutely exquisite. Next up was the cast iron cornbread and Jesus F Christ, it was amazing! We demolished it. The pork belly chalupa was next and boy was it a treat. Loaded with pork belly, veggies and salsa, it was one to remember. Our final entree was the wagyu steak and tot. I don't even know what to say. It was just phenomenal and just melted in yiur mouth. The house made tots were unlike anything I've seen but so perfectly and deliciously crafted. Perfectly square crunchies with soft, pillowy inside. Whenwe thought we were done, to celebrate our anniversary, they brings us a strawberry ice cream dessert with olive oil croutons that was so good, it left me speechless. It was just magical and everyone should try it. All our servers were just such a joy to speak to them. All had great attitudes and eager to help. The staff made this evening even better. Still worth it? Absolutely. Possibly even better than 10 years ago. Impeccable food and impeccable staff.

Flatbread
Christina L.

Came here for a dinner date and the vibe was nice and rustic. However, the food wasn't very impressive and I left a bit unsatisfied. Ordering off their vegetarian menu, I tried the tomato ceviche and the flatbread. The coconut lemongrass broth in the ceviche reminded me of a thai curry due to the coconut milk (personally not a huge fan of thai curry), and the lemongrass flavor wasn't noticeable at all. But, it did pair well with the tomatoes and onions and I appreciated how bright the flavors became. 3/5 stars. The flatbread was really nice and soft and the broccoli was roasted to perfection with a nice char. The flavor of the dish itself was cheesy with a hint of spice which was not bad, but it was pretty one dimensional and I wished there was a secondary flavor to cut the smokiness/cheesiness (maybe something like hot honey?) and bring some depth. 3.75/5 stars.

Strawberry shortcake
Samantha H.

We grabbed seats at the chef's counter, and it made the whole experience even better to be able to watch the team prepping and thoughtfully plate each dish. Of course we ordered the legendary cornbread, and it absolutely lived up to the hype: unbelievably moist, packed with flavor, and perfectly complimented by the green onion butter. The ceviche was bright and refreshing, with a hint of lemongrass that elevated every bite, and the broccoli was perfectly cooked with incredible texture and depth of flavor. The staff was warm, attentive, and paced the meal beautifully so nothing felt rushed. Even though we were completely stuffed, we couldn't skip the strawberry shortcake and I'm so glad we didn't. The whole restaurant had cozy, homey, comforting vibes that made us want to linger and come back again. I was recommended this place by multiple friends and it was absolutely delicious and the best experience!

Dessert menu
Melissa D.

We visited Austin for the day and snuck a 5pm reservation here and got in happily The place provides complimentary valet. As parking is hard to come by The restaurant is very cute and cozy. Lots of pickle jars everywhere which I love The service was great from the valet to the host to the servers. The food was a little touch and go. I felt they were trying really hard to put unique things on the menu but some things didn't taste too good. The things we ordered and their ratings Pickles 4/5 Fried broccoli 5/5 Cornbread 4/5 Antelope tataki 3/5 Pork Chalupa 3/5 Chicken hearts 2/5 ( honestly felt undercooked) Shrimp fettuccine 5/5 Quail 4/5 The broccoli was the best thing I ate there. I would order a big bowl of it. I also loved the crust on the quail. And the home made pasta was good The worst thing to be honest was the music. Loud rap music isnt what I think of when having a nice dinner. The price was very good for all that we ordered. Also food service was very timely.

Jay L.

Been to Odd Duck years ago. Waitstaff wear whatever they want, extremely casual. Vibe is eclectic. One of the OG small shared plate places. beet salad was great. Lots of flavors and textures. Cornbread was perfect, great soft texture and the scallion butter was chefs kiss Chicken hearts flavor was great but the texture was very offputting. They were basically raw inside and that texture was too soft and slightly chewy and not like any other chicken heart Ive had. We asked the waiter and he said the chef is going for mushroom texture. Frankly, mushrooms are firmer than this dish. Fried broccoli was nice but one curry tasting spice kind of overwhelmed. The pork belly tostada was outstanding flavor, crunch, perfect. Most pizza was very good. Redfish was great and the gremolata sublime Fried quail was very easy to eat and nice flavors the burger at $39 with no side is pricey but shared with 4 and great flavors The pork loin was great as well but the whiteness of the chicharron seemed off The strawberry sundae, apple sorbet and apple crisp excellent ways to end the meal. One gripe besides the mostly raw chicken hearts was the tipping option for the bill. The tip % option ranges from 20% to 35%. Surprisingly the tip is calculated AFTER tax AND the 1 complimentary dessert was deducted from the bill AFTER the tip so even tho we didnt ask for a free dessert, the tip included the cost for tip purposes. Ive never seen this before and it seems purposeful. Also, we asked for thr pizza without cilantro but it wasnt removed. The attitude of the place is we love ourselves more than our customers.

Pork Belly slider
Vincent X.

Came here as a recommendation from an ex-bartender and I'm extremely thankful for that sentiment. The Odd Duck is a fantastic casual dining establishment that has unique dishes of different sizes and tastes. I only tried a few plates, but so far I don't think you could go wrong with anything. Try to go during happy hour to maximize the value of each buck. The Watermelon Fresca was refreshing. It was shy under $10 (I don't remember exactly), and was plentiful. It was bubbly and salty, and lasted the whole meal. The Pork Belly Slider was a decent opener. It was juicy and the dill gave it a good tang. This is definitely skippable, but I did not regret buying and eating this. The Corn Bread is a monster of a shareable. The dish is blistering in flavour, but nothing is too over powering. The cast iron and leek butter is such a wonderous combination, making the plate taste extra fresh and rich. Definitely get this, but be prepared to take it to go. Save your stomach for more food! The Stuffed Quail is probably one of the best things I've ever had. My only criticism is the size, but quails are inherently small and I really really wanted more of this awesome main. Everything about this dish worked perfectly; the meat was moist, the stuffing was packed with spices, the sauce was tangy, and the vegetables gave a nice texture for each bite. Simply spectacular. The quail was so good, it opened my appetite. So I got the Tataki Tostada. This was definitely a unique dish that had a likewise matching, odd bite profile. The tortilla texture contrasted with the fish, and the seaweed saltiness contrasted with the sour sauce. You then also have other various elements that elevate both texture and flavor, but I feel like a bit too much was happening here. It did enjoy eatting it at the end, but I can imagine people skipping this. For dessert, I got the Apple Sorbet Sundae. In my opinion, this dessert was quite weak. I really couldn't taste the horchata, so the crunchy corn flakes were slightly lacking. I also think the apple element could've been a bit more potent and sweeter, but I overall liked the vision and design of the dessert. Overall, I enjoyed most of the things that I have eaten here and am definitely interested to see their other dishes. Can't wait to see what the other bartenders or ex-bartenders recommend.

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Menu was limited, but food was exceptional. The redfish ceviche and Waygu burger were outstanding. I can't wait to go back.

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Ask the Community - Odd Duck

Are there gluten free and dairy free options (without feeling restricted)?

I want to know real bad🥺

Where to sit?

The patio! :) They also have indoor dining room and bar seating.

Do they accept walk-ins?

Yes. We were there just at 5:00 when they opened for Happy Hour.

Is this place family/kid friendly?

I went during lunch and there were families in there. My opinion is that it is. I do not know the scene for the evenings for kids.

Are they open on Thanksgiving 2019?? After calling they confirmed that they are open indeed!

You'll have to call them.

Is the meat they use pasture raised/grass fed/heritage breed?

Yes all is farm to table

Are they open on New Years Day?

I don't think so since it isn't landing on a weekend.

Are they open today for Veterans Day?

Yes. They're open for Lunch and Dinner.

Are they open on Christmas day?

We will be closed both Christmas Eve and Christmas day all day.

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East Austin

These are moments I think why do I live in San Antonio ( and often work in Austin ) when I can just…read morelive here and enjoy great restaurants, bars and weird gothic haunts like this with weird dark goth decor, a scent of palo santo , superb music, a great crowd and amazing drinks! College me would have lived here !! Enjoyed a French 75, my husband enjoyed a smoked Old Fashioned and it was a great place to grab a drink prior to seeing Springsteen at the Moody seated amongst candles , a weird alter of sorts while enjoying some Stevie Wonder as is playing now though some weird NIN or Type O might have been more appropriate

I went to Whisler's and had one of the worst bar experiences I've ever had…read more I had one drink. I was completely sober for all intents and purposes. The bartender claimed I was drunk and cut me off anyway. I was at the bar talking to a girl while waiting to get a drink (the wait was long because the service is very slow, despite the bar not being very busy at all). She was clearly into me, and the bartender kept jumping in trying to talk to her too (instead of doing his job making drinks). He was doing all sorts of things to try and flirt with her and make her laugh: pulling out and showing her buckets of pre mixed cocktails, running and sliding under the bar, etc. She was engaging with both of us , and right in the middle of that, I get cut off out of nowhere. No explanation other than claiming I looked drunk, which I very clearly wasn't. It felt very clear what was going on--he wanted me out of the way. I left and asked the bouncer on my way out if I seemed drunk. This was literally two minutes later. He said no, not at all, and asked me why I would even ask that. I then told him exactly what happened and asked him to let the owner or whoever was in charge know about this extremely unprofessional conduct so they can discipline the bartender. His response was that the bartender has discretion to cut anyone off, and let me know the bartender is supposedly married so he couldn't have been flirting with any of the customers. Well, sounds like his logic is flawed--not only COULD he flirt with his customers, he WAS, and was therefore cheating. I hope his wife finds out. This is perfectly representative of Austin customer service lately and not normal in other places. I was in Tampa for an entire month earlier this year and this would've been unthinkable there. I'm not coming back.

Edge Rooftop

Edge Rooftop

(214 reviews)

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Downtown

Entering from the lobby, it felt like a maze trying to find the right elevator and then figure out…read morewhere to go once I got off. After exiting the elevator, I ended up meandering through what felt like the entire rooftop pool deck with rows and rows of seating, a beautifully laid-out space, and a huge outdoor area before finally reaching the actual bar on the other side of the building. Verdict: best pool, least impressive late-night drink options. The rooftop space itself is massive and gorgeous, with seating spread around fire features and plenty of room to roam. It's the kind of place that makes you want to book a stay just to have access to the pool and outdoor area. Drink-wise, though, the menu was very limited, and they didn't have any mocktails listed. I asked for "anything mocktail," and they brought me a virgin Lady Bird. It was mostly juice, but still tasty and refreshing for $8.

My friends and I had a FABULOUS time here. The ambiance is beautiful and so cozy! Without a res on…read morea Friday evening (around 6:30/7) we were able to get a nice, big cabana area. The couches were so comfortable and the ambiance was so pretty. In terms of the drinks and food, it was okay! Got the job done, but nothing to rave about. I enjoyed the sliders the most. I enjoyed my drink as well (5th Floor Cooldown) once we added the extra sweetener we requested. Without it, I wasn't a huge fan (wasn't sweet, despite being told that it was). Valet parking is only $15 (for 2 hours) with validation. I appreciated that, as it made parking not a headache.

Odd Duck - tradamerican - Updated May 2026

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