Best burger in Austin!!! Hands down. I've been craving it ever since I had it a couple weeks ago read more

Odd Duck - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

We went there for an early dinner and for the new happy hour prices. The cornbread was so good! We also had the salmon and the quail. The flavors of both were amazing however the portions rather small for the price. Good service and love the setting. Also enjoyed listening to their playlist. read more

Odd Duck - Cornbread - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Having really high expectations for a restaurant can be a tricky thing. My expectations for Odd Duck were extraordinarily high... and the food, drink, and service blew my expectations away! This experience was simply an incredible delight for my tastebuds! I was seated at the bar and service was attentive and prompt! Prior to taking my order, the bartender asked if I had any food allergies or dietary restrictions. When I told him I was restricted to gluten-free items, he grabbed a special gluten-free menu for me and explained the differences to me. Most everything on the main menu was either gluten-free or could be made that way without differing from the original recipe too much! My visit was during Happy Hour. Odd Duck doesn't offer a ton of HH drink specials -- in fact, the paloma is the only cocktail at a reduced price. I opted for that and good thing I did because it was the perfect paloma! Truly the best I have ever had! Of course, I went there for the food... so let's talk about that. I started with the Redfish Ceviche -- I have enjoyed many variations of ceviche and Odd Duck delivered the absolute best! So far I was 2 for 2... so I was quite happy with myself, but also a little worried that the entree could not live up to the rest of the meal. My worries were silly and unfounded -- the Wagyu Sirloin Cap was packed with layers of flavor and was the best part of my meal! Overall rating: *****FIVE STARS***** Gluten-free rating: *****FIVE STARS***** read more

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Absolutely loved this spot (but I'm always a fan of local, conscientious sourcing and good ingredients). Awesome happy hour 5-6pm (even on Sundays) that includes their delicious draft palomas and 25% off bottles of wine under $100. We definitely took advantage of both. The food is great -- and super friendly for restrictions such as gluten-intolerance. They brought me a whole separate gluten-free menu (just a slight variation on the main one, so it didn't feel restrictive, but rather very thoughtful). Also the only place I've seen in years that made their redfish ceviche to order and could make it without cilantro for me -- so grateful for their efforts! It was delicious, as were the scallops. The wagyu top sirloin had great flavor, was perfectly cooked, and came with an amazing sauce -- but it WAS a little chewy (sirloin is lean, which I appreciate, but it's hard to get tender I think). We still very much enjoyed the meal though! Including the gluten-free mochi dessert with berry sorbet. read more

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Air conditioned "patio"!!! Yes!! I don't know why it took me this long to dine here, I really don't. Finally made it to celebrate my friend's birthday and was not disappointed! Highly recommend the cornbread, quail and ceviche! Would come back just for the cornbread! So moist! Quail was juicy, scallops were perfectly seared. It was a delicious meal overall. Valet parking only, but free (tips only) read more

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Odd Duck serves up delicious locally sourced cuisine inspired by the culture of Austin. The exquisite dishes are truly a craftsmanship and all the unique game was such a treat. The owners have such an inspirational story of humble beginnings first starting this eatery out of a trailer with the goals of putting Austin's food scene on the map utilizing local ingredients and suppliers. We really loved the casual and inviting outdoor patio we dined at and the service was wonderful. There's no better way to spend a night than with amazing food, great wine, and with the people you love most! read more

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Visited Odd Duck for drinks last night after filling our bellies with sushi at Uchi. This is a such a cool place and very unique. I walked in thinking it was fine dining and then quickly realized it's pretty casual with limited food offerings that they've mastered. The menu has about 12 items on it and they all looked delicious. My boyfriend and I sat at the bar and ordered an espresso martini and old fashioned as a night cap. If you're not with a large party I definitely recommend sitting at the Chef's bar and watching the masters do what they do best. It was amazing to see them all work in unison and curating the perfect dishes to be served. They have a true wood fire grill that they cook all the meats on, continuously adding wood to keep it going. The drinks were phenomenal. The espresso martini has a sweet cinnamon flavored foam on top which balances the bold espresso taste perfectly. My boyfriend loved his old fashioned and said it was one of the best of our trip so far. We've added this place on our list to come back to for dinner. We felt like we were missing out by not eating but there was no way we could stuff anything else in our stomachs. Highly recommend paying a visit to Odd Duck! read more

One of the best meals I've had in Austin. Odd Duck has a well thought out menu full of local, seasonal produce prepared in unique ways. Everything tasted so fresh, we split a lot of dishes but left feeling delightfully full and not stuffed. We especially loved the pasta and tomato salad, however the dessert is what truly took the cake. We ordered the Afterschool snack which is the chef's take on Ants on a Log, with homemade celery sorbet on peanut butter ganache with peanut brittle and chocolate pretzel pieces as the "ants". Everyone working there seemed genuinely interested in the menu and so friendly. We will definitely be coming back! read more

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Interesting farm to table concept. If you appreciate locally sourced restaurant, this is for you Portion : very small - your typical high end restaurant Ambience: Nice, dark, but very loud. Taste : it's ok, honestly not sure if it's because of the season that I went too, nothing is too spectacular. The deconstructed burrito is a bit hilarious and giving the Menu vibe. Parking : there is no actual designate parking lot, street parking only read more

Odd Duck is an OG in ATX's food scene; I've known about it since undergrad (10+ years now!) but haven't had a chance to try it until I was in town recently for work. Before local/farm2table was cool - Odd Duck was doing it. It still feels great to support local farmers & producers though. The food here was OUTSTANDINGLY flavorful -- bringing it to that edge but showing finesse and balance. I also appreciate that they made vegetarian versions of certain dishes so there are some options for Vegs! My only regret? Not coming here sooner! The menu will be different when you visit, but we thoroughly enjoyed each dish! We had the: *Redfish Ceviche (leche de tigre, persimmon, cucumber, potato chip) *Cajun Pork Rillette (apples, pickles, Sour Duck Market sourdough toast) *Dry-aged wagyu burger (pimento, BBQ sauce, beer battered onion ring) - like an EXPLOSION of flavor. *Wagyu Sirloin Cap (beef fat papas bravas, soubise, green bean salsa verde) *French Toast (Vanilla Ice Cream, Cajeta, Apple, Pecan, Brown Butter Cereal) - yes, we had French Toast for dessert! So good & I recall just a pinch of salt from keeping it from being overly sweet! read more

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You must get the burger. Literally the best burger I've ever had. The "pickle" items aren't actually pickles. It's pickled vegetables but I loved them. My friends and I were expecting fried pickles lol. Wine was delish. The pizza was rich and tasty! read more

While visiting in Austin, my friend's nephew recommended this place and stated it was his favorite restaurant. The ambiance is casual and relaxed, and the staff is friendly, knowledgeable and happy to explain each item brought to your table. The menu changes monthly and the back of the menu explains this place the best. Odd Duck is "a place to share food, drink and hospitality shaped by our craftsman's approach to cooking, the culture of our city, the creativity of our staff, and the products from our amazing farmers." This farm-to-table restaurant hits all the right notes. The menu items are meant to be shared and they are much larger than tapas (and some could be a full meal for one person!) The three of us decided to share various items as follows. The Ceviche consisted of carrot leche de tigre, strawberry, radish and potato chips. The staff member that brought the plate to the table requested we crush the potato chips into the ceviche to enhance the flavor and he was spot on! It tasted heavenly. We next had the Grilled Kale Salad which was a mixture of fennel, citrus, sunchoke dukkah with shiitake ranch dressing. I've never tasted Kale salad so good, plus it was grilled! We complimented both items with the Cast Iron Cheddar Cornbread with green garlic butter - perfect combination with the ceviche and salad. For the main course items, we did the Stuffed Quail with crab XO rice, braised greens, beet BBQ, and fried chicken skin. It was small given it is quail and it wasn't my or his aunt's favorite, but the nephew raved about it and ate the majority of it himself. So, if you like quail.... The Aged Pork Loin was amazing and there was plenty of it to share. It came with tzatziki sauce, caramelized fennel, beets and fried chickpeas. It was delicious! Our final choice was the Chile beer glazed Short Rib with radish kimchi, sweet potato and peanuts. The meat was tender, juicy and easily fell apart. Needless to say, it was the table's all-around favorite. We even had several items boxed up to take home and all tasted just as good the next day. If you are visiting Ausitn, this definitely needs to be on your list of restaurants to try. In addition, if you want to pick up any souvenirs, $5 from all merchandise sales goes to the Central Texas Food Bank. So, you can have a great meal and support a local charity. What more encouragement do you need? read more

This was simply the best dining experience I've had in the recent years or maybe, ever. From beginning to end, I was thoroughly impressed with the staff and how easy and enjoyable it is to dine at Odd Duck. It's a place with friendly staff, great drinks AND great food, and ambience is casual but unique. Perfection. You can tell the owner takes their time to hire the right people because everyone we interacted with were so friendly. I think it matters a lot walking into a restaurant and enjoying a meal. Parking around this area is usually not the most pleasant but fear not, they have complementary valet parking! That easily eases off the anxiety of missing your reservation time because you were looping around the area for a decent parking spot. We came here on a Saturday at 5:30pm and it was perfect because I get hungry around that time. Okay, there are more reasons-it was not very crowded, it was happy hour for some drinks, and the lighting was perfect with the blinds pulled up since the sun has set. Surprisingly, the drinks here were super good, like high quality to sip on. I got the draft paloma and it was very well-balanced. The other drink we ordered was Nice, Bryce, we were eyeing it and the waiter also made that suggestion. Both are different and definitely would get again. Everyone was great about making their recommendations and the top choice was the scallops and ceviche. We couldn't get seafood this time around but I will definitely come back for those two items. Waiter was great at making recommendations based on what we like and what he thinks is great. Easy to talk to, checking in on us just enough, and other staffs help with serving the food and filling up the water so that was cool to see everyone work as a team. On to the food! So we got the cheddar cornbread, mushroom chorizo tostada, achiote roasted carrots, and wagyu sirloin cap. Cheddar cornbread is a must, it was fresh, the butter on it was amazing, and filling too. Mushroom chorizo tostada had a bit of citrusy to the flavor and it's delicious. For the achiote roasted carrots, what stood out to me was the burnt toast hummus!! I want a tub of that whatever it is! I think I would've liked more of the hummus and less chunks of the carrots. Don't get me wrong, the flavor profile is still very good, I think for my likings, the carrots can be slices so it's easier to consume. Wagyu sirloin cap was the star of the show for us, it was cooked very well (as in good job not well steak!), though I probably want it to be a bit more well. We came here to celebrate our anniversary but it is a casual place so this is good for a date night or regular dining! The great thing about this place is that the menu changes so you can always find reasons to come back here. I can't wait until I come back. read more

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Odd Duck is definitely a must-visit if you are in Austin! This restaurant supports the local Austin community, so it is neat seeing the various sourced goods within the innovative dishes here. It started in a trailer but transformed into what it is today with its farm to table creations. We found street parking luckily, which was right on Gibson Street W. I did notice there is a private parking lot with valet included in it. I highly recommend making reservations. I found my reservation about ~3 days prior to the date. There are bar top seatings and outdoor seatings available. It's great for dates, friends or family (more for adults). FOOD: Cajun Pork Rillette (4/5; Apples, Pickles, Sour Duck Market Sourdough): The cajun pork rillette was decent but enhanced with the addition of the veggies. The pickled veggies brought life to the dish. It was my first time trying rillette though, which is pork meat that is submerged in fat then cooked at an extremely slow rate. Another important note was the sourdough (it was baked perfect). Mushroom Chorizo Tostada (5/5; Squash and Pepita Butter, Radish, Pickled Onions): This tostada was something else! It is very unique, and I loved all of it (including the texture of the tostada). There are 3 pieces, but I ate 2/3. I could have ordered another one for myself. The squash and pepita butter had some flavor, which helped bring another part of the taste element into play. Nothing overpowered another. Apple Salad (4/5; Smoked Squash, Lavender, Chevre, Black Pepper Pecans): This is a lighter dish. I am not a big fan of apples, but I can assure you that I ate them in this salad! Great flavors that burst in your mouth... even the black pepper pecans. Wagyu Sirloin Cap (5/5; Papa Bravas, Soubise, Green Bean Salsa Verde): My date loved this. He is an all time meat-lover, and he raved about this. The wagyu was cooked perfectly at medium-rare. It easily became one of my top 5. I also have to mention the pickled veggies with the papa bravas because they were delicious. I did not try much of the soubise (white onion sauce), but it was not overpowering. It added a nice, subtle savory taste with the wagyu. Service was great and attentive. Everything came out on time. Our drinks never touched bottom. Would I come back!? Definitely!!! They change the menu pretty often too. I am a fan. read more

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An Austin farm to table staple - get the cornbread and then be sure to ask your server for their recs as the menu is always changing. read more

Odd Duck - Cornbread + Heirloom Tomato Salad - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Pictures of menu on August 17, 2021. Reservations are strongly recommended as this place is quite popular (rightfully so though)! We picked the tomatoes, quail, and cornbread and everything was 10/10. I don't typically eat cornbread but theirs is MAGICAL and a must do! Their service was also A+, they were kind enough to mark the menu with vegetarian options, they even provided ways to alter some of their dishes to make them vegetarian (see photo). The French Toast dessert was also a delight. I'm a big fan of their rotating menus and will happily return to try more. There is complimentary valet parking. You can also find street parking by the restaurant. They have happy hour 5-6pm daily with drink specials only. read more

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I'm going to leave one star just for the server, Andre,other than none. We wanted to try this place for a while so we chose to come to my daughter's 29th birthday. It was a very disappointing choice. The place is very overpriced. The food is very greasy atmosphere is just OK. We ordered the corn bread was ok. The pasta with the shrimp was like box bought peach salad very small and the pork belly was out of place in it. We got 2 of the Wagyu burger. It was very greasy and not worth $40 each. We couldn't even finish one and the manger was rude enough to say he can't take it back. We go to a lot of great places in Austin like Bartletts, Este, Perry... we will never come back to odd dock. I'm not sure how people like this place. read more

Odd duck has a special place in our heart because it's the first restaraunt we ate at when we visited Austin for the first time years ago for a conference. Who knew we'd move here one day! I remember having the tenderest, juiciest, most flavorful steak here. I'd say it's actually reasonably priced with absolutely delicious food! It is interesting that they frequently change the menu, though I will say each time we've come the food has been unique and phenomenal. It's very child friendly too. read more

I really wanted to like this place. We came here at the recommendation of multiple friends but I just felt like the food was good but not as exciting as the hype. I feel like the similar concept food in Chicago is much better. The vibes were fun and everyone had a good time. Pricing was reasonable. Free valet parking read more

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Always a solid upscale food spot. Complementary parking is a plus. Interior design is sleek and inviting. Service and drinks are awesome. read more

We went here Friday night for dinner. This was where me and my husband had our first date in Austin, so we love taking visitors and celebrating special events here. We sat on the covered patio which I was relieved was well air-conditioned. Our server was friendly and funny, and was helpful in helping us decide how many dishes to order. For the four of us, we ordered 8 dishes and two desserts. The favorites: + Texas pickled vegetables. Wonderfully sour. + Grilled and chilled beans. Flavorful, diversity of textures + Thai melon salad. Refreshing, flavorful, and unexpected flavor combos. + Cornbread. A staple and a must every time. + Blackened redfish. Well-cooked, fresh taste. + German chocolate cake. Hit all the notes you love about this dessert. Chewy, gooey, sweet. + Carrot-cake churros. Perfectly fried and amazing dipping sauce though I wouldn't have known it was carrot cake if that wasn't named. Ceviche- the flavors and textures were good but this was described as an aguachile, yet it was missing the heat. Grilled chicken heart skewers- we were split on this. For me, the texture was a little weird and I got a chewy piece that was a turnoff. Tomahawk pork chop- we were split here too. Two of us thought it was too fatty, and that's not considering the fat cap. I really wanted this to be as amazing as it sounded but there just wasn't enough meat for a 24 oz. chop. Overall, we had a wonderful experience. The service and pacing of each dish were top notch and this still remains one of my favorite places in town. read more

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Odd duck has been on my list of restaurants to try for awhile and it did not disappoint! I tried the in house orange cream soda, ceviche, cornbread, grilled carrots, short rib, and lime mousse for dessert. There's a lot of flavor in every dish, most of which were mixed in ways I had never had before. My favorite by far was the short rib, which was extremely tender. It was sweet and spicy and I loved the crunch from the peanuts. The lime mousse was also excellent and the butter mochi pieces were soft and chewy. Service was excellent and everyone was incredibly friendly. Would definitely come back to try other menu items. read more

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Below expectations given reputation. The staff was wonderful and it's got a chic bustling feel inside. Parking is valet and convenient. We ordered: Cornbread: I enjoyed this dish, lathered in butter Thai salad: good spice, otherwise not much substance Ceviche: spicy and fresh but a bit over lathered in the sauce Corn ribs: like corn on the cob. Was ok Quail: it was good. It's small as others have said Redfish: loved the fish, didn't like the sauce pairing Steak: really did not like it. Was stiff and there was an odd tasting sauce applied to the dish I couldn't eat Their menu changes often and ingredient quality is likely good so up to you to try! read more

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This place was delicious! The restaurant offers complimentary valet which is nice. The restaurant is decorated with wood from the original Shiner Brewery. The staff was very friendly and gave off the fantastic Austin vibes! We sat at the bar and had the frozen chili margarita. It had great flavor and was well balanced. I tasted the Paloma and it was one of the best I've ever had! I also had the Naked Lunch cocktail which has beets. I'm not a huge beet fan but I'd drink this again. There was a special cocktail called Buckle Up Buttercup. The drink was a little salty, a little sweet, and you could really taste the bourbon. For food we tried the kale beignets which were soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside. We also had the mushroom chorizo tostada with beautiful, fresh bean sprouts on top. I LOVED the mushroom chorizo! I could put that s*** on everything. Lastly we had the ceviche. The fish was fresh and the homemade chips it came with were the perfect pair. As a first time guest, I was very impressed! I'll be coming back next time I visit Austin. Make sure to call a few weeks ahead for a reservation. They book up pretty fast! 10 out of 10 would recommend. The food was too good to take pictures read more

The old fashion was made well. The food had incredible flavors. Tapas style. Loved the first two dishes: roasted carrots and mushroom tostada. The accompanying seasoning is incredible. The scallops were equally good, but only three scallops came in the dish. This was not so hearty given the price of the dish, but flavorful. The pork dish was nicely made, smoky flavor, had kind of an Indian grill feel to it... but for us the taste had a quick diminishing return. The dish was hearty though with a lot of meat on the plate. I wasn't too much in a dessert mood. Was simply going to have a spoon or two of the chocolate pie, but they brought out the donuts by mistake. Thank goodness, they were amazing. I enjoyed it more than the chocolate pie. Service tonight was simply outstanding. The waiter took my dietary restrictions to heart and really did a great job helping me navigate the menu. I wish more places did this. I felt the service here from our main and accompanying servers is what other restaurants should aspire to. Bathrooms were kept clean. I wish this place continued success. They have something really great going on! read more

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Came here for a work dinner and honestly it was an amazing experience! The food was excellent from start to finish ending with a fantastic tres leche cake. It was honestly great. read more

One of the most unique flavor combinations a restaurant could put together. I could sense this was farm to table right away - everything was so fresh and the ingredients were amazing. Cornbread and the cacio e Pepe pasta were favorites, but honestly even all the items not pictured were good. High price but definitely would recommend for a nice occasion. The dishes expand your palette and have a multicultural influence. read more

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I've been intrigued by this place for awhile since I've seen it on various social media accounts and articles. Went here with my partner the other day for my Birthday... Food 3.5/5 Ceviche was underwhelming... Just a small amount and not enough lime (or any?) Broccoli - need to recreate this! It was probably the most memorable broccoli I've ever had. Feels kinda weird to say but it's true. Cornbread - ok.. based on reviews maybe my expectations were too high. Didn't pack a lot of flavor. Pasta - pleasantly surprised both by the taste and the amount. Would get this again. Short rib - deeeelicious, definitely recommend, both the meat and the veggies were addicting. Had some meat leftover to make breakfast tacos with the next day, and was great for that too.. Flan - interesting take using orange flavoring. I liked it but don't know if I'd get again. Service was spot on and everyone was attentive. Ambiance is nice probably most suited to a date night, at least where we sat on the enclosed patio (view of downtown!) Overall 4/5, some of the food left me wanting more. But, overall, would recommend for a few stellar items. read more

This was definitely one of the best meals I've had in my life, and for sure the best food I've had in Austin. I knew Odd Duck was good but it really blew any expectations I had out of the park! I started with the Blessed Bee cocktail, which was delightful and had great presentation. Then, we ordered 4 dishes to share family style -- the cornbread, the mushroom tamal, the capellini pasta, and the charred broccoli. The cornbread was TO DIE FOR, I can confidently say that I've never eaten something more incredible in my life and have been dreaming about it since I had it. The tamal was also delicious, and the presentation was great as well. The capellini pasta was wondrous with an unbelievable amount of flavor packed into every single bite. The charred broccoli had this incredible combination of sweet, sour, bitter, and umami that was very memorable. In addition to all this, we had some strawberry sorbet and a sunchoke blondie for dessert. The strawberry sorbet was very refreshing and not too sweet. The blonde was rich and crunchy, and contrasted perfectly with the cacao nib ice cream on top -- highly recommend getting the blonde as your dessert pick. Overall, 10/10 all around. In addition to the amazing food, the service was incredible and super friendly to a first time Odd Duck diner. The ambiance was fantastic, with a mix between modern and homely styles. I cannot wait to come back to Odd Duck! read more

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This is always a go-to staple for my Austin dinner spots. A farm to table/locally sourced kitchen that delivers a rotating seasonal menu for both food and drinks. Started with the espresso martini that had a delicious cold foam topping, and for a second drink had the "what's my sage again". This menu is meant to be shared small plates/family style. We ordered the ceviche, cheddar cornbread, capellini pasta, and short rib. All were excellent, but my favorite was the ceviche. Super fresh and a flavorful. Our waitress Shelby was super friendly and offered great recs. Their patio is dog friendly btw! read more

One of my favorite Austin places to eat. Food is different and amazing. The staff is so helpful explaining things and getting whatever you need. read more

Great food and service a solid choice for all occasions! This place is on our rotation!

Celebrated my friends birthday and had a pleasant experience. This is a sharing dishes type of restaurant rather than ordering your own plate. Service: they offer complimentary valet parking, the valet person was extremely nice, and our waiter was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Food: LOVED the cornbread (totally recommend it), scallops were tasty, ceviche was ok, and nachos were ok too. Drinks: were great. Recommend the Nice, Bryce. read more

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I recently visited the great city of Austin, Texas. I love travel and I love food. Austin, being one of the biggest foodie towns in the country, just made sense to check out. I cross referenced the best restaurants in town from four separate websites, and there was only one restaurant on all four the the lists, the Odd Duck. Therefore, I had no choice but to check it out. I got here like an hour before my reservation. I had just got through my daily checklist of stuff to do way too quickly, but they were still able to seat me promptly. I was very grateful for that. I loved the vibe. There was a nice bar and very minimal seating in there, less than two dozen tables total. On the bar were jars of spices that they use in their dishes, all arranged and displayed very nicely. This was also the kind of spot where none of the plates matched each other, none of the chairs matched each other, and the servers were wearing shorts and Toms. I liked the vibe very much. I think you will, too. It was very chill and welcoming. So the first thing I ordered apparently didn't get put into the system, which my server apologized profusely for and ended up giving me a complimentary order of 'Cucumber & watermelon salad, mint, basil, onion, nuoc cham, lime, cashew'. This was a pleasant surprise! Fresh fresh watermelon complimented with mint and basil, acidy bite from the onion, and the crunch of the spicy cashews made sure that this dish hit all of the major flavor taste buds. Best apology I had ever received. Then, my purposeful app came, the 'Carrot chorizo quesadilla, oaxaca cheese, coriander flower dressing'. There was a lot of fat here, but it didn't feel or taste greasy. Surprising. The flavor-neutral crunch of the carrots with the drippy goodness of the chorizo, perfect. There was some spice deep within this thing, so the cooling dressing was a welcome relief. Next, we enjoyed a 'Seared scallops, bacon lardon, celery root, peas, chili crisp, kohlrabi slaw'. PERFECTLY COOKED SCALLOP alert. It's rare, but the Odd Duck did it. It didn't have a hard sear, because it was sitting in a broth, but gosh, get a bite of a perfectly tender scallop with a couple bacon lardons and you won't be missing that sear, I promise. Now, for the main event we had 'Fried quail, goat chorizo stuffing, summer squash baba ganoush, salsa macha'. This was the last dish of the evening, and I think they did that on purpose, because it was very obviously the best thing on their menu. The crunch on the outside of this quail was redonkulous. It was like I was eating a potato chip. The meat within this crisp exterior was super moist. It's not a lot of meat, so enjoy what you have. I know I did. The chorizo had a nice little kick, but this dish was heavy on heavy and you gotta ration out that baba ganoush. It'll be a big help. Finally, our dessert was the 'Lemon pound cake, strawberry sorbet, honey yogurt whip, pistachio oat streusel'. The cake was very dense, but super lemony, so that sorbet will give you some relief there, and the flavor combo is choice, can't go wrong with lemon and strawberry. Get an oat with each nice and you'll have a great experience with this dessert. Overall, this place did not disappoint. I loved everything I put in my mouth, and I consider this place the second best place in Austin. Good job guys! read more

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Very mixed feelings about this place. But overall it fell short. Upon walking in right of the bat the hostess was confused about if we had a reservation or not when we gave her the name. Not a big deal she was nice about it. Let's get to the food & drinks. Drinks are not bad and reasonably priced. The nice Bryce was good but the old fashioned was not very well balanced. We got the cornbread which was great and a pretty big portion. The oyster chowder was not good at all. It tasted like turnip only so it tasted like soggy vegetables for $18 which is ridiculous. The burger was fantastic but again why is it $32 and you don't even get fries with it? Finally the dessert. We ordered the blondie and it took 30 minutes since we ordered it for it to come out even though the rest of the food and drinks came out in a timely fashion. The Blondie was not good on top of the 30 minute wait. Do not recommend. So this place is good but can also be bad depending on what you get. Overall it's certainly very over priced. read more

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When our friends heard we were headed to Austin, they all said, "Go to Odd Duck!", so we did! Now, we will be the ones saying, "Go to Odd Duck!" We were able to get an online reservation for 9pm at the Chef's counter by booking a week ahead. It was a delicious and fun experience. Having interactions and banter with the chefs was fun. Watching them joke around with each other and work so efficiently was fun! The whole night was fun. Shared plates with unique flavor profiles and an ever changing menu makes you want to return again and again. We couldn't pick a favorite item as they all were beyond what we anticipated or expected! Great service, great food, great night! read more

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We stumbled across this place by chance not knowing its reputation as an award winning restaurant. We got lucky that they had an open table after just a 30 minute wait. We started out with well balanced cocktails and then ordered a few small plates and a couple of mains. The servers were all very knowledgeable of the menu, made great recommendations and answered all of our questions. The redfish and the wagyu burger were phenomenal. I can see why this place has won awards and I would list it in the top places that's I've eaten at while in Austin. The ambiance of the place is high end casual. Great to meet friends or even some larger groups. Book ahead; you won't regret it. read more

Odd Duck - Burger - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This was an especially pleasant surprise on my trip to Austin. The restaurant is located in the hip South Congress area of Austin. Reservations are recommended as this is a very happenin' spot! The interior is modern with tinges of local Texas decor. Plates are intended to be shared. You must try the cornbread! It will alter your entire perception of what cornbread can be! Served in a small skillet, the cornbread is cooked where a crunchy tops a combination of sweet and spicy goodness within. Served with a delicious green-tinged butter. The cornbread alone is worth a visit. I'd also highly recommend the green chiles with a savory chickpea spread. The restaurant prides itself on locally-sourced ingredients. Service is efficient and very friendly. You feel truly welcome and appreciated. Thank you, Odd Duck, for helping to make my first trip to Austin that much more memorable. read more

Odd Duck - Incredible Cornbread - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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"There are some meals that satisfy your hunger. There are meals that satisfy your cravings. And then there are meals that satisfy your soul." (You can quote me on that lol) Odd Duck is a place that satisfies the soul! You can taste the creativity, love and fresh local ingredients that go into these dishes! Combining flavors and inspiration from around the world you'd never imagine. Although the menu is a seasonally rotating one, the quality is consistent every time and a new gastronomic experience with each visit! Definitely ask your server or bartender what they recommend and trust in it. You cannot go wrong. Highly recommend the pork loin dishes they prepare and the steak. Can't go without cocktails and dessert either! The atmosphere and service is always top notch! Friendly, knowledgeable, passionate and creative. The cuisine is truly a labor of love and always first on my list when in Austin! I will take everyone here and recommend to all because it's on my list of the places you NEED to eat before you die. read more

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Well hot damn. We had heard a lot of good things about Odd Duck and they were all true. Great ambiance. The staff were friendly and professional. We briefly mentioned that my sister is vegetarian and all the way through dessert our server was noting which dishes were vegetarian friendly. The food was excellent. Really excellent. We've overspent on good food all around the US and Odd Duck holds its own against much more expensive restaurants. read more

Odd Duck - December 2022 menu - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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