Omg best place for brunch here. They're very busy so make sure you make reservations before hand. My favorite brunch dish is the grilled quail, the meat is extremely tender and juicy that goes very well with the cheese cream. This is served on a buttermilk pancake also, excellent choice. My second favorite dish is the breakfast burger, this is probably the only dish that is big enough for one person. Most of their dishes are so small that you would need at least 5-6 dishes for a group of 4. read more

Every dish tasted incredible; the menu is well curated and the restaurant has a casual, yet bustling atmosphere. However, the dishes came out incredibly fast and we almost felt rushed through the meal. We had been hoping for a bit more detailed service, but every dish we had was fantastic. read more

One of my favorite spots in Austin. I took my father here for his birthday and he received a hat and the largest fortune cookie I have ever seen in my life!!! The menu is always changing but it is always a constant source of creativity and deliciousness. I once had the fried peach pie and believe me, that was one of the best desserts I've ever had in Austin! Their drinks are also very very tasty for the price. The atmosphere is pretty perfect for the food they serve as there are jars of fresh ingredients and herbs around. I would consider this spot a super must stop for those who are in Austin from out of town. It really defines a huge genre of the food scene as it is "odd" and we like to keep things weird here. As I mentioned they have a seasonal menu which is kinda dangerous because I usually want to try one of everything on the menu. Overall, one of the best!! Keep it up!! read more

I like the food. Too pricey for what you get. Restaurant too loud. So sick of restaurants trying to be upscale in Austin and not meeting expectations read more

Went to Odd Duck and had a lovely dinner at the bar with my boyfriend. We had the "Yukon Potato" which contained nori mayo and sweet onion. ($6.00), "Roasted Beets" with mole, goat cheese, corn nuts and charred olive ($8.00), "Field pea salad" with hummus, grilled onion, cucumber and greens($8.00), and "Soft duck egg fried rice" with oyster mushroom, shiitake and pickled squash. Of the four plates, my favorite was the "Soft Duck Egg." But honestly all the food was delicious. The service was excellent. The waiter was quick, attentive, polite, and on top of everything. For dessert, I had the mint ice cream sandwich. It was awesome. If you want something delicious to drink, they have a great ginger beer on-tap. It's a great alternative to alcohol or boring soda. Overall a great dining experience. I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone going to Austin. read more

I really wanted to love the #%$* out of this place, because everyone we talked to in Austin was like, "Odd Duck? YOU GOTTA GO!" But even after a sweet friend pulled some strings for us to get in here, I gotta say... it didn't live up to the hype. The service: Everyone at this restaurant is incredibly nice and cool. But our drinks took 25 minutes (and it was the special, so that means it was just..taking awhile). The food: I haven't spit something out of my mouth in awhile, but I did here. Me and my friends couldn't stomach the calzone, and neither could the couple dining next to us. The salad was awesome, but before we could rave about it we received a stale eclair for dessert. We ordered almost everything on the menu, and I'd say only 50% of it was good. The drinks: Amazing. 5 stars. If you're here just to drink, this Moscow mule is for you. Especially on Sunday when it's only $5! The ambience: Very good, but the converted outdoor space is off temperature-wise. Definitely make sure to get a seat in the main dining hall! read more

Odd duck is the very best representation of the Austin food scene. Amazing food, tremendous creativity, and provides a unique take on casual fine dining. I remember like it was yesterday when my friends and I used to come to a small little food trailer lot back in our college days. It was located in the same spot the new Odd Duck currently resides. Little did we know, that lot would be home to 2 of the most successful trailers in Austin in Odd Duck and Gourdoughs. The Pork Belly slider from the odd duck trailer remains possibly the best bite of food I've had. Safe to say I had high expectations coming into the brick and mortar Odd Duck. But yet I was still blown away with how amazing the meal my gf and I had last week. Things we ordered during lunch at Odd Duck: 1. Creamed spinach croissant with running yolk. Awesome. Easily the best croissant I've had in my life. Great crunchy exterior with a flaky, soft interior. The running egg yolk is always a good thing. 2. Mushroom fried rice. Sounds so simple, but Damn it was good. Tons of fresh mushrooms (3 different varieties I believe) along with fried garlic and a soft egg as well. Yeah I'm a yolk junkie. Just a perfect combination of flavors and a dish that has a real "home-y" feel to it if you know what I mean. 3. Pork belly sandwich. Not quite as amazing as the pork belly slider from their trailer days. Probably bc the ratio of belly to bun isn't as high as in a slider. But still really really good. Its amazing how much flavor they get in their pork belly. Its a shame places like Oliva serve up bland, flavorless pork belly. How is that even possible?? 4. Chicken fried Quail with homemade biscuits. The best thing we had. Amazing crunch and flavor of the quail combined with THE BEST BISCUITS IN THE WORLD is a pretty good thing. Served with buttermilk ranch and hot sauce. Get this dish. You will love it. 5. Bread pudding with malt ice cream. It was kind of small? That'll be the first thing you think when you see it. But the combination of all the textures (silky ice cream, soft bread pudding, crunchy candied pecans) and great contrast in warm and cold elements really shine. Not the best bread pudding I've had but they achieve great balance in this dessert. The candied nuts is the star of this dish. $58 after tax. For this tremendous meal. Great value. Best restaurant in Austin. Thank you Odd Duck. read more

Odd Duck - Mushroom fried rice, pork belly sandwich, fried quail w/ BEST BISCUITS IN THE WORLD, creamed spinach croissant, bread pudding - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

So a friend and I were lucky enough to score seats at the bar on opening night here. It's always interesting to see how a restaurant handles things early on, before all the glitches have been ironed out with time. Odd Duck did an admirable job of providing a great meal with minimal hiccups. We had the bread stuffed with pork, the classic sourdough bread with house churned butter, the sweet potatoes, the kohlrabi soup, the broccoli and egg, the redfish, the shrimp and grits, the ice cream sliders, and the toffee dessert. My favorite dish of the night had to be the broccoli. It was cooked perfectly and the eggs were scrambled beautifully (think delicious creamy egg custard). Many of the dishes were great. However there were some elements that didn't seem very cohesive in certain dishes. I do like pickled foods, but the pickled shrimp in the shrimp and grits was a bit too jarring of a contrast when compared to the creamy, warm grits. Another odd pairing was the goat cheese and the pickled apples in the Toffee dessert. The goat cheese was incredibly pungent and the apples were very heavily pickled. I appreciate a play on flavors and textures but when flavors just aren't complimentary I can't overlook things and pretend they pair beautifully. However besides those two dishes I loved everything else. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. I love the decor and I can't wait for them to start serving brunch. Who doesn't love enjoying brunch on a sunny mild day in a beautiful restaurant with floor to ceiling windows for walls? I haven't tried the original Barley Swine but what I saw at Odd Duck make me curious to check it out. I definitely had a great time and would be more than happy to come back and see what other things they have on the menu! read more

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Came here for New Year's dinner with a friend! We loved the atmosphere--it's a very warm, fun and trendy place! The service was spectacular! Our waiter was very welcoming (it almost felt like we were eating at his home). He remembered that my friend was pescetarian (the restaurant asks for additional information when you make a reservation) and asked the kitchen to accommodate us by switching out the goat for veggies in one of the dishes. So thoughtful! He was also really informative and careful about any dish prepared with animal stock or fat. The plates are rather small, so the two of us needed to order four main plates to feel relatively full. It was kind of like eating tapas in America, a bit overpriced for the amount of food you get but really great quality. Our dinner was about $40 a person. While we could've been stuffed if we had gone to a steakhouse and ordered one entree (40-50$), I very much enjoyed dining here. It's a very different (in a good way) experience! We came during the end of happy hour so our Draft Paloma cocktail was only $5! It is apparently the house specialty. Personally, the salt foam and ginger were overpowering so I wouldn't order it again, but it was very unique. Our favorite dish was the masa (with the goat replaced w veggies). We loved the cheese and cornbread underneath. The red fish dish was also fantastic!! It was beautifully plated and very fresh! The pig face was a small, doughy roll filled with tender meat (pork chin I believe?) kind of like a kolache. The oyster pizza, on the other hand, was a bit too salty and spicy. For dessert, we ordered the honey tart w chocolate ice cream, some of it dehydrated. We loved it! It was the size of a slice of pie. The mixture of lemon, chocolate and honey is brilliant. For those who don't like desserts that are too sweet, go for this!! You won't regret it. read more

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Probably the best overall meal I've had in Austin. Everything was perfectly balanced, incredibly seasoned, fresh and the staff was amazing. I'll be back for sure! read more

Odd Duck is a great restaurant in Austin! I went on a Sunday morning for brunch with my boyfriend. The restaurant is really cool and has unique combinations of food that aren't on your standard brunch menu. I ordered the brussel sprout hash and my bf and I got French toast to share. The French toast was probably the best I've ever had. The interior of the restaurant is really pretty and there is a nice screened in porch to sit on. Definitely go here if you're in Austin! read more

Odd Duck - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Nice experience and wonderful service - it had good food, but maybe not as great as the price and people raving about it would have you think. Though I have to say, the cornbread and mochi doughnut w/ice cream were amazing. read more

Loved this place. The building and decor is wonderful, glass all around, lots of mismatched homey things, a very comfortable inviting place for dinner. Sitting at the bar is way cool, watching the chefs work. Went through a lot of dishes, all of them interesting and fun. While personally I may have liked some more than others, they were all imaginative and well prepared, and a pleasure to eat. Will go back and enjoy trying a bunch more different dishes as the seasons change. Think fresh local ingredients in the hands of mad scientist chefs. The dishes came out at a fast pace, and they clearly are looking for turnover to handle the crowds, but I don't think that's a bad thing. They were very gracious, it wasn't rushed, and I really liked having the experience without it being paced through an entire evening. Go to a quieter bar if you want to linger for hours. Hoping they don't take the parker house rolls with pig head off the menu though, that is a blast of flavor to start a meal. Order the bread always; it's excellent, the home made butter is the best I've ever tasted, and you will want bread to sop up some of the sauces you'll get. Love that they treat veggies with as much respect as proteins. I'm a meat eating guy, but dishes like the charred broccoli still stood out as very tasty. Eight plates plus bread between the two of us and we left way stuffed and very happy. Service very pleasant, helpful, friendly, efficient, this is a remarkably well run restaurant, even at peak hour on a Saturday night. Great job on cocktails as well, enjoyed the unusual Odd Fashioned, and the barrel aged Manhattan was really really good. read more

Ive heard lots of good things of this resto group. Not being able to make dinner at Barley Swine, i had to settle for a late lunch at Odd Duck. Coming in at 2.15, we missed the main lunch menu and could only do snacks. Corn soup, ham pretzels with cheese sauce, onion bread, and pickles. All really tasty. Just wish we could have tried more. The server was really cool and gave us some other eating recs. given more time drinks and longer eats on the veranda would be cool read more

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If you're from a foodie city, skip. If you love Olive Garden, this is amazing! Tourist trap. We asked the hostess for recommendations, but even she was honest that it's meh. It's all manufactured in bulk and brought to the tables (notice staff hovering while holding ten of the same dish). The drinks are a fruit punch + an alcohol. All taste the same, draft cocktails. We came from a cocktail lounge prior, and this felt like a PF Changs. We had almost every item on the menu, the cornbread, sadly, was the standout. Strong skip. read more

Odd Duck, oh how I love thee. We were super excited to bring our out of town guests to our favorite restaurant in Austin. This farm-to-table shareable small plate restaurant is throwing down some of the best culinary creations in town. Tonight's favorite was their mint eggplant dish but you really can't go wrong on their ever changing menu. The vibe is always lively, fun and representative of everything that makes Austin great. Make a reservation because there is always a steady pilgrimage of foodies filling the seats. Lauren was a rockstar server and provided us some amazing suggestions. read more

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Amazing food, great service, and a nice happy hour! It's farm to table so their menu changes seasonally but it never disappoints! My favorite is their brunch, hopefully they will bring that back soon, and whatever the pretzel option is, just order it! read more

I really enjoy the happy hour here. The food is good also. They serve in small portions so if I'm with someone I will usually get 4 or 5 small plates and split them. I'm very picky with my old fashions and the bartender never disappoints. read more

I had odd duck when it was still a trailer and now that they opened a restaurant, I had to try the place. I would categorize it as contemporary American cuisine. There are a lot of seating options: bar, inside, patio. The service is amazing! They explain the dish as they serve it to you. The food is delicious and very unique. The vegetable dishes are exquisite and have a lot of flavor. We came for happy hour drinks followed by dinner. The margarita and Moscow mule were both very good. They also had a good selection of beers. Price range of food is $8-14 for the tapas sized dishes. 2-3 dishes are recommended per person. We got chicken fried chicken egg, carrots, red fish, and goat pasta. I felt like the chicken fried chicken egg was over-hyped. I would recommend the carrots and goat rolled in pasta. You have to eat everything with all the sauces to get the full experience. The spinach in the red fish dish was also very good. I definitely loved the food at Odd Duck. It is a very unique restaurant and food menu and I would say the food tastes better than a lot of the high quality restaurants that I've been to in New York. To make vegetables taste like savory meat really goes to show how good the restaurant is!!! read more

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What caught my attention at the get go was the strange name of this restaurant. Come to think of it, I should have asked my waiter how the name was chosen. Anyway, I came to Odd Duck for Sunday brunch where it was upsetting that the weather was a bit gloomy - it was raining and it was chilly. Once you enter the restaurant though, that all changed. We sat on the patio where we awkwardly sat next to a party of four at the same table. I guess a more cozy environment is created but it is still a bit awkward. In the end however, it was delightfully interesting because the party next to us ordered almost the exact same dishes. A bit of small talk even resulted. Also, I noticed that all of the employees did not have dress code requirements, simply wearing casual and comfortable clothes which added onto the cozy feel. Given time to look over the menu, we were then approached by our waiter whose name was David. He was very informative and gave us the impression of a really cool and chill kind of guy. By the recommendation from our waiter, we ordered the corn dog, naan bread, the corn tortilla with goat and the carrot cake doughnut. But first, coffee. We ordered the french press coffee where Cuvee coffee is their coffee supplier. This coffee was amazing. I do not know what kind of beans were used where the flavors were a bit tangy and had a very pleasant aftertaste. Almond tart with almond filling and almonds sprinkled on top: We were also approached by our waiter by a tray of baked goods where I was suckered into getting one. We got an almond tart where it was light and flaky with a thin almond filling. I personally wish that it was a bit sweeter and that there was more filling. But of course, a pastry with coffee is always satisfying. Corn dog with chorizo verde, fried egg foam, spicy maple: This was by far the most interesting and tasteful dish. Arriving in a cup, I was very intrigued. The cornbread was a bit dry where the egg foam necessarily complimented the cornbread, creating the perfect texture. Furthermore, the chorizo verde was wonderfully spiced. Naan bread with pig face and curry yogurt: This dish was beautifully presented with watermelon radishes, parsley, and mint. I thoroughly enjoyed the sweet potato that filled some parts of the bread. I do wish there was more sweet potato in every bite and the garnishes seemed to clash with each other a bit. Being a little boring, this dish did not live up to its presentation. Corn tortilla with goat, pinto beans, fried egg, and green mole: I was somewhat disappointed that this dish was garnished the same way as the naan bread, excluding the mint. At first bite with the goat, cheese, egg, and beans, yum. The goat had the nice texture of pulled pork. The goat was flavorful and tender and not at all mushy. However, the dish became too heavy where it was a struggle to finish. Carrot cake doughnut with coconut rum raisin ice cream, cajeta, pecans: I am sucker for baked goods/desserts/coffee so I rarely resist from ordering dessert. This dessert was decorated with carrot crisps and pecans which contributed to the wonderful contrast of soft and crunchy, and the ice cream contributed to the contrast of hot and cold. The doughnut's texture was a nice median between fluffy and dense where the cajeta was smoothly and wonderfully glazed over the doughnut. I have no regret whatsoever for ordering this and would definitely recommend this dessert. Having previous work experience at a restaurant, I am extremely cognizant of the presentation of the restaurant and the quality of the service. Overall, I must say that our waiter was great and the food came out at a great pace. I felt very taken care of where dirty dishes were always quickly taken away and were immediately given new ones to use. Also, the dishes were all wonderfully presented and were very fresh. I definitely plan on coming back on a brighter and warmer day! read more

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Food is good, but why the two stars?? Our $13 shrimp dish consisted of two pieces of shrimp, small shrimp with lots of sauce. We laughed. -good wine selection -excellent tacos, but at $7 a piece Left underwhelmed. read more

Odd Duck - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

We took our son to brunch at Odd Duck to celebrate his birthday. We loved it. Like at Barley Swine, the staff is friendly and welcoming. Christine provided excellent service. We enjoyed the cornmeal muffin (with peanut butter!), biscuit with pork chorizo, green chili waffle with chicken wings (delish spicy sauce on the wings!), cast iron duck egg, beignets with peach jam and spiced bread pudding. And complimentary giant fortune cookies for my wife and son's birthdays! Excellent beer and wine selection and we loved sitting outside on the patio. It was a perfect experience and a beautiful family day. read more

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We ordered one of everything. It was all pretty good. Nothing to complain about. But honestly wouldn't have a crazy desire to go back.

My girlfriend and I can here for the first time on New Year's night and boy did we have a great time. They offered valet parking and seated us promptly. We had reservations but even those who walked in seemed to be seated fairly quick for how busy they were. Our waitress was friendly and very knowledgable about everything on their menu and our food was absolutely delicious. Do yourself a favor and start with the sweet potatoes. They melt in your mouth and the crispy skin is a nice contrast to the sweet pillows of potato. The jerked pork belly was also phenomenal and very well may be the best piece of meat I've ever had! read more

This is very nice dining experience with unique dishes and classy casual atmosphere. The service was very courteous throughout. Four of us went through a smattering of dishes, and out favorites were the pretzel, nachos and porkchop. The menu had plenty detail of what went into each dish, but the only way to experience them is to actually order and taste. The dishes were small portions, and perfect for four of us to grab a bite from each plate. This allowed us to sample many of their items instead of being stuck with one massive plate of a single item. read more

I will admit that I've not been all too thrilled by the rate at which Austin is growing, but I suppose the city's burgeoning restaurant scene is a byproduct of this boom, so at least some solace can be taken when establishments such as Odd Duck come to be. Upon our arrival, we were given the choice of sitting at a table or the bar. We opted for the latter, affording ourselves the ability to watch the charming bartenders craft our libations as the talented culinary team in the open kitchen created our culinary delights. We began our lunch with a refreshing compressed watermelon with tea and ginger liqueur. Shortly thereafter the house-made "tater tots" with mustard seeds and pimento cheese dip arrived. Then at the perfect moment we were presented with a bowl of oyster and shiitake mushrooms nestled among "fried rice" with pickled squash. Utterly breathtaking. Once the wonder of that had almost subsided, a sandwich of spiced "bacon" (luscious pork belly more precisely) with tomatoes, sprouts and jalapeno dressing appeared. Chef Bryce Gilmore and his team are committed to knowing where all the ingredients on his menus come from, and that was evident in every bite we had. We will without a doubt be back. read more

Odd Duck - Compressed watermelon - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

We were looking for a place to celebrate our wedding anniversary and Odd Duck was highly recommended. The menu was definitely different. The staff was fantastic. We ended up sharing the pretzels and the pork chop. Sounds simple but it definitely wasn't. Soooo many delicious flavors! Drinks and a wonderful meal. This place didn't disappoint. Will definitely come back next time we're out in Austin. read more

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My boyfriend took me here for my birthday and it was the most amazing experience. We arrive and are seated and greeted with warmth and excitement. They knew it was my birthday and had champagne ready! The bartender Erin is my new favorite bartender in town. She made us house cocktails and based on what we liked she made other suggestions. Yeah I know any good bartender does that, but Erin made suggestions it with genuine interest in our tastes. Oh yeah and the food was damn good too. Love you odd duck. We will be back! read more

Odd Duck - Pig face rolls. - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Food was delicious and Michaela was a phenomenal server. She did a great job of customizing a pescatarian menu for us.

I've been waiting to try this place out ever since moving to Austin 1.5 years ago. I finally got the chance to come to Odd Duck last month when my friends suggested brunch! They offer complimentary valet or you can easily find street parking on the side streets. The environment here gave off a very warm, casual vibe. For a place that is fairly pricey, it doesn't give off a pretentious vibe. There are lots of large windows which allowed the sunlight to come in; very good lunch/brunch place. I also love how their tables have purse hooks!!! More restaurants need to offer this!! Our server recommended 2-3 plates per person for brunch as the portions are fairly small here. I wasn't super hungry, so I only ordered one dish: short stack pancake with pork belly. The pork belly was amazing. There was a perfect ratio of fat to meat and the pork belly just melted in my mouth The citrus curd and jerk glaze complimented the pork belly and pancake perfectly. Would definitely order this again. read more

Odd Duck - Short stack pancake with pork belly!! - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great service, amazing farm to table, in season, delicious food! A must for locals and visitors alike. Love that you can also order a beer for the kitchen too. Can't wait to go back! read more

Odd Duck - Grilled shrimp - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Odd Duck is one of my favorite restaurants in Austin. I've been going since the trailer first opened back when I was in college. I used to go all the time and get the pork belly sliders, along with any other fresh new creations there were. I was sad when the trailer went away, but up came Barley Swine. I went to Barley Swine a few times and although it was good, I wouldn't be able to frequent it as much as I did the truck. I asked the owner if Odd Duck would come back again and he said they were in the planning process of a brick and mortar. Lo and behold, here it is in all it's glory. It's hard to suggest certain dishes because the menu changes all the time and what's there today could be gone tomorrow. It's a small plates kind of place where you probably should order 2-3 per person. I like going with a few people so we can order everything. I haven't been disappointed yet in all the times I've gone, so if you haven't been yet, go! read more

Odd Duck is a very hip and modern American food restaurant. I've been meaning to try out this place for a while. Last week, I decided to go and see what its all about. I sat by the bar and ordered my food from the bartender. He explained to me that they specialize in "small plates," so it would be recommended to order 3-4 items for a full meal. Since its my first time visiting, I decided order and interesting variety of options. I ordered lamb meatloaf with pancakes, a crab noodle salad with watermelon, the taco of the day (which had a good amount of heat), a twice baked potato with braised goat and finished with sweet potato ice cream with clove/marshmallow fluff. All the dishes were very flavorful and creative. I was really glad I ordered the dessert. It reminded me of Thanksgiving. Odd Duck is a bit pricey, but worth it. I really like the variety of options that they serve and will be very curious to see what they will think of next. read more

Went here last night for the first time. I struggled between 3 and 4 stars on this one, but I went with 3 because at the end of the day, it's a place that I would maybe give another shot in the future, but I won't be in a hurry to return, and I wouldn't really be disappointed if I never ate here again. The menu apparently changes often, and ingredients are sourced locally. Our server was friendly, and she recommended 3-4 plates between the 2 of us for sharing. We ordered the ceviche, smoked oyster and kale dip, the capellini pasta, and the pork loin. The food was good and tasty, but the portions were just too small. The $16 kale dip featured 3 of the tiniest oysters I've ever seen; we really had to search for them. It came with a chunk of pork skin, and even though we broke off tiny pieces of the pork skin to use for dipping each time, it wasn't enough to get all of the dip remaining in the plate, and again, it wasn't much dip. The ceviche was served in a small bowl pushed off to the side, with some 4 or 5 potato chips placed on top. My date and I laughed at the size of this $18 ceviche. The server recommended crushing the potato chips and mixing it in. Between the two of us, we each had 3 rather small bites of ceviche, and much of it was the crushed potato chips. The ceviche was fine, but nothing to write home about. The $21 pasta very tasty but again a rather small portion, though thankfully it was more than 3 bites of food each. After we finished these 3 courses, there was a rather large gap in time while we waited for our pork loin. Our server came to inform us that it was last call for savory courses. We were still very hungry at this point, but ultimately just decided to stick with the one remaining dish, and just order a dessert afterwards. The $37 pork loin dish was a larger portion and prepared well other than some large chunks of fat left on a few of the sliced pieces. They were accompanied by tzatziki, crispy chick peas, beets and other pickled veggies. For dessert, we had the sunchoke blondie which was pretty good. These 5 items cost $113 with tax before tip and without drinks, and we really weren't that full when we left. And that's really my biggest gripe. At this price point, I need to leave either really full, or the food needs to blow me away. And I really can't say either about the food here. It was all pretty good and tasty, but it didn't fill me up, and it's severely overpriced for what it is. And I can think of lots of other places I'd rather spend my money on food. read more

I was here with a friend on a Saturday in late December. We made reservations for two, but arrived a bit early and the hostess was able to seat us right away. Unfortunately I can't recall what we ordered... but just GO! Service was exceptional and the food was truly fantastic. read more

Food was terrible. Steak was ice cold. Other dishes were rushed to the table piling up before we even had a chance to finish the plate before. Silverware missing. No plate changes. Server was rude. Not worth the cost or calories! read more

One of the best meals I've ever had in my entire life. That fish head is off the charts. And don't skip the beets or the pretzel. Geez. I will come back here every...single...time I'm in Austin. read more

Walked in with my girlfriend for a couple quick bites. Despite the place Looking pretty busy was greeted promptly by a nice waitstaff and hostess's and managed to grab a couple seats at the bar. Bartender had great recommendations. I'd definitely go back just for the fried Quail or smoked fish pimiento! Though I'd highly suggest on making a reservation before dining in. read more

Odd Duck - Green Chile smoked fish pimiento - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Can you marry a restaurant? If so, I'm doing so. Their staff was on their absolute A game which adds to the great dining experience. The place has a delightful Austin chic laid back vibe. Specifically, I really enjoyed the patio w/ quiet but breezy fans (a TX summer must). The food was some of the best I'd had in years. I went for a beer dinner and was amazed by the chef's skill to provide courses that complemented and contrasted with the beers perfectly. Our courses included a Vietnamese crepe, scallop ceviche (a life changing dish), shrimp chorizo squash blossom popper, roasted rack of lamb, and a blackberry tart w/ San Isidro cheese. Each one impeccably balanced and a delight for the mouth! I can't wait until my next visit here! read more

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Came for happy hour - half off top section of the menu, $3 select drafts, and a dangerously good $6 Paloma. We sat at the bar and had a ton of stuff - favorites were the grilled broccoli, peas and carrots, and cavatelli (sp?) pasta. Service was chill and friendly. Oh and they have an option to buy beers for the kitchen for $1 which is a sweet (having worked in kitchens for years.) read more