4 stars for the food. 3 stars for the waitress. If you want to enjoy a nice night out, without all of your food coming out at one time, then order your food one dish at a time. Despite our pushy waitress almost demanding that we give her our entire order, I refused and was glad I did. The food comes out literally 5 m after you order it, and all of it at once. If I had listened to her we would have been out of there in 45 minutes. For a $200 meal, there are places with better service. The food is amazing and that hasn't changed. The vibe though, has. read more

Odd Duck has been one of my go-to's for over 3 years and now I can walk there. So what's the beef, why only 3 stars? The beer selection is from some of the best local sources and the wine hasn't lost a step. I think the menu has lost it's mojo. Wait, no Pig's Face? Maybe they're just giving it a rest. The nachos do deserve top billing but overall I'm not walking away with the same sense of delight. I'll be back but maybe with lower expectations. read more

Lots of hype. I get it. But it didn't wow me. A solid A-. My family and I shared their ceviche, a pretzel app, a massive salad, and one other thing I can't remember. Great vibe. So appreciate the valet service. read more

Made a reservation using Resy for an early evening dinner. Got seated outside immediately when we arrived-misters kept things cool on this warm Austin evening. We ordered a margarita and Cham to Turms which was different, but good. We ordered Braised Goat Pizza, Sunny Duck Egg, the Pretzel with Pork Cheek, and Oyster Mushroom Tamale all of which were AMAZING! For desert we had Salted Chocolate Ice Cream and Blackberry Lime Sorbet. Service incredible and we will definitely be back with others. Enjoy! read more

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As other reviewers have said, you can't make a wrong move ordering... everything we tried was incredibly delicious. The standouts for me were the soft cooked duck egg, heirloom tomato salad, black olive pasta, and cola cake. I could've ordered another round of each of these, and eaten the entire second serving myself. As it was, I had to really restrain myself from going in for more bites before everyone else at the table had had their portion. The restaurant is really loud and much smaller than I thought it would be. It's a casual, boisterous place, but the quality and price of the food is not at all casual. Service could have been a little better. I felt like I was looking for our waitress one too many times to order another drink, and wait time to get drinks was a little on the slow side. The food, though, was brought out at a good pace - we never had more than two different items on the table at one time. read more

Super cool environment! Our server was very knowledgeable about all the food. The menu is all from local farms and everything is made fresh in house. Wow. read more

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Went for my husband's birthday. Pluses- The service is outstanding. Ambience is very pleasant. Eclectic chinaware and rustic furniture and strung lights etc. Quite nice. If you like tapas, and high brow cuisine, and trying a lot of new things, this place is for you. Elegant food presentation, very creative menu. Consciously sourced, local etc For the birthday guy there was a surprise treat as well, thoughtful and charming. Minus- My palate is just not that refined. I barely ate there and left hungry. My husband and his brothers thoroughly enjoyed the experience and each dish as they came in turn. I really didn't want to eat goat meat, and think $10 for 1 meatball on a small plate shared among 4 grown men is a weird concept. If you like traditional, delicious but beef/chicken/normal veggies for cuisine this may not be for you. Highly advise looking at the menu online before you go. I can't think of any kids I know who would go for it but did see some high brow little ones munching away! read more

Good: - Restaurant is beautiful - Happy dance party of flavors - $5 carrot moscow mule Not So Good: - One of the bartenders serving us failed to mentioned the Sunday evening specials and seemed more interested in chatting with nearby friends. This meant that we missed out on the wine bottle special. - The food is overpriced for what you get. Sure, as mentioned above, the flavors are spot on, but compared to other tapas style restaurants, the value just isn't here. It's more like a place to have a few plates as appetizers with a drink and then move on to another restaurant for a meal. read more

I enjoyed sitting at the bar and watching the kitchen staff work. Everything tasted good. And best of all, free valet parking. On the other hand, in keeping with the small-plate trend so prevalent in Austin today, it's just not much food. At all. Most of the dishes were much more artful sauce than protein. And the fact that they are charging, and obviously getting, $6 for bread and butter is everything that's wrong with Austin, Texas in 2015. I would probably only return at happy hour. read more

I honestly have nothing negative to say about this amazing restaurant. The service was friendly and extremely knowledgable. You can tell that each server is well trained and knows the menu. We ordered 5 small plates for the 2 of us and it was more than enough. The menu changes frequently, but some of our favorites were the sweet potatoes and the quail. They also make their own delicious sorbet. The great draft and cocktail selections were the icing on the cake. Go. You won't be disappointed. read more

Odd Duck. Is. Amazing! I always go there for the pretzels and dip option because they always have an incredible flavor that's sometimes unimaginable. I love odd ducks way of really providing the pallet a wonderful experience. Food is always so fresh, riveting flavors, and highly recommend sharing as many dishes as possible. (But always try the pretzel!) Their drinks are tasty sometimes, but usually average. Already thinking about planning my next HH with friends there! See you soon read more

I think seeing so many Yelp reviews was definitely the reason we chose to drive to this sort of out of the way restaurant in Austin. My theory is the place has to be 1) really good or 2) really bad to get so many reviews. I am happy to say it was the former. There is valet parking and a small lot. You may be able to find nearby parking but it is on a busy street so, idk tip the valet and save time? The place is jumping, it's got a real hipster vibe with eclectic menu plates based on the chefs ingredients of the day and his whimsy. We were recommended by the server to share plates as it's more of a tapas style business. We started with ceviche, this was so yummy I almost licked the plate. We had four more plate by the time we left but the bill wasn't unreasonable considering the quantity and quality of the food we had. I was also impressed with the staff who circulated constantly and served the guests. We must have seen 6 different servers (including the owner) who waited on us and told us they just bring food out whenever it's ready and just do it by "whoever is least busy". It was odd at first but we loved getting different perspectives on each plated item. We will definitely return next time we are in Austin and think it was one of the best meals I've had in a long time! read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Austin, hands down. Food, cocktails, and service is always on point!

Went to the innaugural Brunch last week and group tried 6 things off the menu: Kolache | 4 -goat cheese, jalapeno jam - Very good like a dense donut, probably should be shared, jam was great mix of sweet with a little spice Baked brie galette | 8 -sweet onion Very well crafted with a buttery croissant and creamy filling. Cast iron duck eggs | 12 -squash, potato, feta, olives, mushroom Sounds amazing but probably my least favorite dish of the day. Not bad, just expected some more mixing of the flavors, seemed kind of one noted. Redfish salad | 9 -boiled egg, butterhead, caper dressing, red onion - If you like these ingredients in a salad like structure you will like this, but definately interesting flavor. Fried egg sandwich | grilled bacon, gouda, onion - Yes it is a 12 dollar egg sandwich(with one egg) but great cheese and roll and two hearty slabs of pork belly on as well, a great sandwich. Tater tot hash | 14 confit of goat, poached egg, brown butter hollandaise - Sounds Rich and tastes richer, with they would even give more tator tot fried square chunks, excellent hollandaise. All and all for the first brunch is was very good, our server was great and atmosphere was inviting without pretension, cant wait to try the rest of the menu - Cheers. read more

Odd Duck delivers fresh, inventive, and delicious food. We had the following dishes and all of them were unique and very well executed: - House made ricotta - Compressed watermelon - Parker house roll - Seafood cocktail - Lamb brat - Mexican street fish - Dark chocolate ice cream Our favorites out of those were the ricotta, the watermelon and the Mexican street fish. Odd Duck was definitely the best meal we had in Austin. Highly recommended!! read more

Amazing atmosphere! Tasty drinks! Just wasn't blown away like expected by the food. So many Austin places around and this one doesn't stand out food wise. read more

Not only was my reservation 45 minutes late, the plates have pears mimicking my uncle Terry's left ballsack (cloned) read more

Odd Duck - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

This restaurant had the absolute worst service I have ever been exposed to. The staff was completely disrespectful and unprofessional. If you are looking for friendly staff that makes you feel welcome, this certainly is not the place to go. The bartender seemed to be on some type of pathetic power trip where he thought it was funny to treat his customers poorly. The hostesses didn't bother to ask if we wanted a table and instead sat us directly at the bar even though their food is tapas style and it makes no sense to sit at a bar if you are trying to get food. We would have been willing to wait for a table but were not even given the option. While the food is decent, it is massively overpriced. With all of the amazing restaurants in Austin that have both great food and wonderful staff, I would say avoid this horrendous restaurant and take your chances somewhere else. read more

We've had dinner here once before with friends and have been dying to try their Brunch. Today was the day. Arrived just after 11:00am (they open @ 10:30) and although we did not have reservations, were seated right away @ the counter, which is always fun. Love being able to talk to our service person and bartender about all the other dishes and their recommendations. The menu is made up of small plates, some larger than others. Our service person recommended 1.5 plates per person, there were two of us, but we wanted to try so many of the items, so we opted for 5. We started with the Beignets with pear butter filling, over a candied grapefruit glaze. Delicious, but wish we'd saved it for last. Almost dessert. The Beignets were even better than Cafe du Monde in New Orleans! Next up, grilled shrimp and grits w/ bacon. Almost our favorite. Then, biscuits with sausage gravy, soft cooked egg and shishito. Our last dish was going to be the Goat confit, poached egg, sweet potato cubes and brown butter hollandaise. Totally my favorite! But we were intrigued by one more dish, the Pancake Stack. Definitely a savory dish of masa cakes, chorizo, chèvre, figs topped with a fried egg. Glad we tried it. It was delicious! Everything was excellent. Service was prompt and friendly. My husband really enjoyed the spicy Bloody Mary. I love Prosecco, so I went with one made with St George Botanivore gin, allspice & grilled lemon. In fact...I had two! We will be back because there are so many items we need to try! read more

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Really enjoyed my dinner here. This is one of the more affordable high end restaurants in Austin, and I found every plate to be delicious. The servers are very knowledgeable about the menu and offered great advice as far as what paired well and portion size. This is a good date place or a place to go with a good friend - everything is meant to be shared. Make sure to bring a companion with similar tastes for the best experience. read more

Where do I start everything is wonderful I've had the Cucumber parfait yummy,soft scramble, cabbage pancakes and duck sausage.Just fabulous! Odd food yes,but delicious. Get ready to try several items..service is great and quick. Very fun and friendly! My first time P.s complementary parking read more

This is our favorite restaurant in Austin to date. The vibe of the restaurant is upscale, but casual. The happy hour can't be beat, with a variety of half priced options that change on a weekly basis. The dishes are equally as creative as they are delicious, and the cocktails are perfectly balanced. Always look forward to our next trip back! read more

This is place is definitely worth the hype. Do yourself a favor and make a reservation because of course there will be a wait if you don't. The menu is also seasonal, which makes sense and ensures fresh foods. By the way, the food was incredible, and the wait staff will answer any questions you have. Even if they aren't the person who is waiting on you. The valet service was also convenient, just make sure to tip them. read more

The best meal I have had in Austin. Sat at the bar. Great bartender Katie. Had the falafel fritters-best falafel I have ever had. Had the nachos. The come in a skillet. The flavors were amazing. Marinated tomatoes another awesome dish. The pork chop. Best entre I have ever had. Dessert was the panna cotta. All in all the best all around meal in Austin. read more

One of my favorites in Austin since it was just a trailer. The last time I was there I had the best taco in my life (this is no small claim being a lifetime austinite!) - the special taco that night was a wagyu taco. The pretzel appetizer was also stunningly good, and the migas was best I've ever had. It isn't cheap by any means, but it is soulful cooking with an original texas hillcountry meets gulf coast, local-centric menu. Terrific! read more

Small portions for a high price. The food was decent, but the prices were outrageous for the quantity of food you get. Also, the dessert options are fancier than they need to be. A simple chocolate cake or ice cream would be great. Service was amazing, but we were still hungry when we left...$120 later. read more

I would give this 6 stars if I could. I don't think I've truly enjoyed everything about a restaurant until this dinner--creativity of food, service, music, ambiance. I've been to so many restaurants where there are random ingredients that sound exciting on the menu but in reality don't add anything to the dish. Not the case here. Everything was made with calculation and you really can't go wrong w anything here, we ordered just about everything except the Nachos and Quail. Watermelon salad, cornbread, and marinated tomatoes were my favorite. read more

OMG. Best restaurant in Austin. Great dishes (Pig face. Just do it.). Fantastic service. A bit off the beaten path, but valet is nice and team is accommodating. read more

Way to go Odd Duck! Back on top of my favorites list. I went back and brought 9 colleagues with me and there wasn't a dish any of us were disappointed in. The servers were great and everyone had an awesome time. Left a positive impression on a bunch of out of towners. read more

We went to odd duck on Friday. We did walk in at around 5:45pm on Friday and there was no wait. The food was delicious. Among 4 of us, we shared 10 dishes and were pretty full at the end of dinner. My favorite dish has to be pig face dinner roll. The pork inside roll was juicy and tender... Melts in the mouth. The roll came out hot and fresh. Service was good as well. read more

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Had a wonderful meal tonight we Odd Duck! Our waiter Jesse was great and gave awesome suggestions. He was accommodating with dietary restrictions and worked with us! Can't wait to come back. read more

The food is excellent! The decor awesome! The wait staff charming! And the value gets a minus 4. 5 for food, decor and service - 4 for value = 1 star. 10 dollars for a slice of meatloaf. I am not talking about a slice like you would see in Luby's or Cheese Cake Factory, for example. This slice was the size of 1/2 a piece of toast. . 10 dollars for three tater tots. I am serious. There were THREE tater tots on the plate (and some beets). These are tapas-plates that you are supposed to share. How can you? When cut up that silly little microscopic meatloaf slice, my share was smaller than a marshmallow. And less satisfying. OK, I recognize the nice presentations, the high-quality ingredients, and the excellent taste of the food. But, I just could not stomach plucking down a stack of ten-notes thick enough to satisfy our hunger. You people who are giving this place 5 stars must have deep pockets. I don't mind spending a ton of money on restaurant food. However, I expect to be able to see it without a microscope. The joke is on you. I'll never go back. read more

Crab Pimento was amazing! Our Johnny cakes & quail came out cold... we let the waiter know we wanted to order our own dishes but they push family style there and so everything was staggered. I ate my meal 20 min before my sister's came out. Awkward. read more

Odd Duck - Waiting to sit... - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Innovative, fresh, comfortable, accessible food that always inspires. One of my favorites!

Visited the Odd Dick last night for the first time and was very pleased with the experience. Wait staff was helpful and friendly and the food was excellent. The menu was varied and everything we had was delicious and remarkable with the exception of the Goat Confit - it wasn't bad, it just wasn't remarkable....I will say that when they small plates, they mean small plates. We were a party of four and each plate had just enough food to share one bite, maybe one-and-a -half in a few cases. The restaurant is cozy and has a patio that might be nice in good weather. One comment for the servers, while they were friendly and helpful, when they delivered the dishes and explained them, it was quick and forced, so it didn't feel like they were selling the dish, more like they were in a hurry - small detail but noticeable. read more

Happy hour specials are awesome!! Complementary valet is always a plus, I recommend going on a weekday when they aren't as busy. If you have even somewhat adventurous tastebuds, this is the place for you. read more

Love going here with friends! The service is typically spot-on and the food is creative without being too pretentious. I usually avoid eating bread, but absolutely cannot resist the sourdough here. The only time I don't enjoy the experience is when it's overly packed and the quality of service drops. read more

Bold, fun, chic are a few of the words I would describe odd duck. We ordered about 6 plates- all were delicious The staff were super professional and friendly Valet parking is key We sat down with 10 min of happy hour remaining and we're given a nice discount Good beers on tap Def be back read more

Things have changed a lot in Austin since I left in 2012. It's great to see that so many of the places that were food trucks now have brick and mortar locations. I had never actually tried the Odd Duck food truck, but when some of our friends suggested meeting for dinner there during our trip to Austin last month, I was excited to finally try sample their cuisine. I think the concept of what Odd Duck does is really ambitious. They take dishes from different types of cuisine, put a unique spin on the dishes, and then serve them together in a single meal. They serve everything in small portions so that diners can get to sample many things. It is the marriage of so many disparate items though that creates one of the problems I had with the food. In order to make the diverse selection of dishes work together, they had to temper the seasonings. For example, the jerk quail was really just passive-aggressive quail. I missed the boldness of the aniseed, cinnamon, and red pepper that I normally expect for jerk seasoning. There was no slight burning of my lips after taking a bite. While I am sure they used those ingredients, the level of spice was just so subtle that I felt like I didn't really get the full experience of eating jerk quail. It makes perfect sense though that they watered down the spices as the next course was cauliflower fritters with harissa pickles (which also had weak seasoning). The light seasoning was necessary in order to make the transition from Jamaican to Tunisian flavors less stark. While the two dishes actually complemented each other well, I would have rather just had some really great jerk chicken. I felt the same way about the broccoli quesadilla. I loved the idea of combining two comfort foods, broccoli and cheddar and cheese quesadillas. The execution was fine too as it was definitely an enjoyable dish. I would still much rather have a cheese quesadilla with guacamole any day of the week though. We also tried the duck egg and the carrots. I'm struggling to recall anything noteworthy to type about those. Overall, all of the dishes were fine but nothing stood out to me as exceptional. They all blended together. It was like a movie with an ensemble cast of A-list movie stars where everyone is relegated to a minor role and the script is sub par (like the movie Valentine's Day). On the plus side, the restaurant itself was really nice and our service was excellent. I like that they had some really great happy hour deals too (a glass of Hops and Grain IPA was $3; not sure why they served it in a snifter though as it just seems like an excuse to give you less beer). We probably wouldn't eat at Odd Duck again, but I can see the appeal to those who would want a wide array of foods in a single meal. read more

The best food I had in my life, I'm not kidding - this is the best food ever! The service was excellent, friendly and helpful. Drinks was nice as well so overall a super super suuper nice experience to dine here! They have a kind of tapas team but with modern American food witch means you will order several smaller dishes and then share them with your company - it's a great setup cause you get to try a little bit of everything! The server told us we should get 3-4 dishes per person and we went for 4 witch was a bit to much for us, we were super full and still got a doggy bag. But I'm glad we ordered a lot cause it was a joy tasting everything! I especially enjoyed the zucchini pancake and the salad with humus that I unfortunately forgot the name of :) This restaurant is heaven for a vegetarian AND meat eater, not often these two come together as good as in this place. I'm so sad to leave Austin, I wanna dine here on regularly basis but I live in NYC so I'll guess I just have to remember this awesome dinner! read more

Odd Duck - Awesome tomato salad! - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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