On the tail end of my summer trip where I completed visiting all fifty US States, passed thru Wisconsin on the way to Chicago to fly home back to California. The Odd Duck was where my friend and I grabbed dinner one night. Street parking. I didn't buy a lottery ticket but lucked out and found a spot across the street. Didn't have to do laps or pay. Always a good start when going out anywhere. Place was busy. No reservation. However, the luck continued as a table opened up in the bar area - window seating to boot. And though busy, service was attentive, friendly and great. Food was great! See pics. There wasn't a dish I didn't like and I can say that I'd definitely order the same line up again. Though I'd definitely like to try other menu items. It wasn't just about presentation - ingredients, flavors all just hit the spot. These are tapas size dishes so I could have eaten everything myself. Know that so you order accordingly. If you're looking for a cool, fun spot with good food and drinks, make a reservation and head over. If I lived in the area, this would definitely be a spot I'd regularly hang out at. read more

Odd Duck has been one of the top places I've been wanting to go to for a while. The vibes were 10/10. This is such a cool place to take your time eating at. The servers here know the menu very well which was super helpful when deciding what we wanted to order. The food was good but out of the 4 dishes we ordered the Tempura Nori Roll GIMMARI was the only memorable item to me and our server said it would be rotated off of the menu. I can tell that there has been a lot of care and detail put into the experience here and I can really appreciate that. read more

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Service is a 10/10!! For my birthday, I decided to have dinner at Odd Duck since I've heard nothing but great reviews from the restaurant. Our server was extremely kind and open to answering all of our questions about the menu. As for the restaurant, the vibes were amazing! This is a great place to have a sit-down dinner and chat with friends/family. The place was lively, and the energy was great! As for the food, it did not disappoint! The menu lived up to all of its expectations and tasted amazing! Once our meal was over, the server brought over an Odd Duck birthday card, which made the day even more special! It was an extremely thoughtful gesture! read more

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It's been 6-8 years since our last visit but my wife and I were blown away. Every aspect of our visit was amazing from the staff accommodating us during peak evening hours on a Friday night to the food. The deviled eggs were perfectly prepared along with the catfish and eggplant. If you live within 30 miles you should visit. read more

What a surprisingly great restaurant and meal! The menu is so creative and the food quite tasty with truly exceptional combinations of ingredients so cleverly composed. We had deviled eggs, a super fresh crudo, amazing salads, and some incredible proteins. My wife has two rather complicated allergies--cilantro and high fructose corn syrup--and the staff and kitchen went out of their way to mark up a copy of the menu for her so she could safely explore what options she could eat. We are from Los Angeles and my son moved to Milwaukee recently. Odd Duck felt like a place we would have discovered back in Southern California. The sophistication of the dishes, the flavor profiles, and the quality ingredients really added up to a stunning meal. read more

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We had the pleasure of dining last night and the meal and the service were fantastic. We started with the marinated olives and the garlic naan. They used fiddleheads in one of the sauces which is something not commonly seen in the Midwest and was very delicious. The rabbit and ramp gyoza were the best thing we ate that evening. Perfectly balanced. Finished with the butternut squash pasta and the bison cheek. Beautiful restaurant and beautiful food serviced by lovely and caring staff. Thank you. read more

Odd Duck - Rabbit and ramp gyoza - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Outstanding! We came in on a Saturday night with a reservation (seems critical - it was packed) and were seated right away. They have a rotating menu and are very accommodating to food allergies! The waitress took my menu and had the kitchen mark it up and discussed variations. The drink menu is fascinating and they have a big wine menu too. Our waitress recommended 2 plates per person and that seemed to be a good amount and so we got to try 8 things split 4 ways (though I think this is the max you could share one plate). The flavors were interesting and unique and overall delightful. The table's favorite was the duck ravioli with squash with the potatoes at a close second for me. There's a variety of vegetarian options. The business chooses to publicly display their values through signs signaling that they aim to be an open and inclusive space. They offer gender neutral bathrooms and accessible spaces. read more

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**June 2025: Tuesday Dinner Visit** My friend and I saw so many positive reviews for the Odd Duck and the restaurant was a happening place despite being a weeknight. We arrived around 5pm without a reservation, but thankfully there a table near the window opened up for us. I think if you're interested in dining here making a reservation would definitely be recommended! https://oddduckrestaurant.com/reservations/ The style of food here is Asian fusion and the portion size is small plates. It's a hipster/trendy setting and the bar area seems like it'd be a cool place to hang out. Service is also friendly. We settled on the following dishes Charred Broccolini $17 Chili deviled eggs $6 Ricotta and duck confit tortellini $21 Haitian griot pork cheeks $19 Everything was beautifully presented and flavorful. Among the dishes we picked the Ricotta and duck confit tortellini though I would gladly enjoy them all again. Congrats to Chef Ross Bachhuber and Samuel Ek on being a James Beard Semi-finalist in the Best Chef in the Midwest category. Your dishes were amazing! read more

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Yeah, this one ticked almost all the boxes for us. Taste - check, Drinks - check, Creativity - check. Service - check. Basically we had an excellent meal here. In fact if I had only one nit, I'd say the restaurant was a tad brown for my taste. But an aversion to lots of brown in restaurants may just be my thing. But really the highlight here is on the food. Which was wonderful. Highly recommended all the way around. read more

I've dined at Odd Duck 3 times. The first time was in 2019 at its previous location, and the three of us liked every dish we shared. The second time was a about 3 years ago at its current location, and the two of us liked the dishes a lot (particularly the vegetarian dishes). I visited the restaurant once more with my family in December 2025, expecting the same delicious food with balanced flavor profiles. The menu has completely changed from what we saw a couple of years ago, indicating that the restaurant keeps innovating and offers different dishes as the season changes. What was disappointing, however, is that the "new" dishes had either one overpowering flavor (e.g., sourness) or nothing to distinguish themselves from those at much cheaper restaurants. The following were the dishes that we shared. - Honeycrisp Apple Salad. The taste was overwhelmingly sour due to the dressing, and most people could have done better at home. - Smashed Potatoes. The ingredients looked very good, and the taste was pretty good as well, although none of us were really impressed with the flavors. - Fried Oyster Mushrooms. The dish was ok, but there was again nothing distinguishing. - Chinese Allium Pancakes. This was a complete failure as the pancakes were just cooked pieces of flattened dough with green onions inside, whereas Chinese green onion pancakes are supposed to be crispy with many thin layers (like puff pastry). - Duck Confit & Mushroom Doppio Ravioli. This is by far the most tasteful dish of all. - Wood-Fried Goan Sausage Ring. The dish was very good also. - Wood-Fried Bavette Steak. The steak was cooked properly, and the flavor was fine, although some of the pieces were a bit chewy. The dish again had nothing to distinguish itself from similar dishes at much cheaper restaurants. Overall, we had high expectations but were rather disappointed with the quality of the dishes we ordered. Innovation is for sure a good thing, but the restaurant seems to offer a bunch of new dishes without carefully testing and refining them, damaging its own image in the minds of customers. read more

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We had a wonderful experience at Odd Duck while in MKE for a wedding. Between the 4 of us we ordered everything from the vegetarian side of the menu except the potatoes and ordered a couple of carnivore items as well. I can't say there was a single dish that missed the mark. Our server, Andrew, did a wonderful job or pacing the meal, making suggestions, and just was an overall great presence for our dinner. He never rushed us. He never failed to meet expectations at all. We were so engrossed with our eating and discussions that 3 hours later we looked at our watches and were astonished we'd been there so long. Highlights for me were the fried rice, the eggs, and the duck tortelloni. Really fabulous meal. Excellent Georgian Orange style wine. And a nicely decorated restaurant with tons of duck figurines and a warm woody interior. I'd definitely come back again. read more

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Solid! We went here for an impromptu date night as we have always wanted to try it and use some rest credit we had there. For starters I will say we enjoyed the service as we were promptly seated and walked through the menu. We do think the space was quite warm for a summer night. We thought the bar space was pretty cool. We loved the food though but were unsure where it fell on value with other places we have tried at that price point. We loved small bites but were unsure where this fell and think the value is probably 4/5 with taste being 5/5. read more

Odd Duck - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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TLDR: 100% recommend if you're ever in Milwaukee. The menu is quirky, the servers are quirky and the place is a little quirky. What's not to love?! We had such a great meal for a really reasonable price (compared to Chicago)! The Duck Confit Tortellini was nice and soupy with the chanterelle mushrooms. Really great umami flavors. The Fried Piri Piri Chicken was excellent. Just enough kick to it and perfectly juicy yet crispy on the outside. The Fried Wild Rice with white kimchi was nice and spicy but a little too salty for me. Our server was super knowledgeable and also a little quirky but in the most AWESOME way. We definitely appreciated his guidance on everything. We'd definitely love to come back when their menu changes next season! read more

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Was so impressed with the quality of food to the price that I came back again in the same week! Food: -pork chop: cooked perfectly with the right level of sweetness -BAVETTE STEAK: cooked perfectly with meat retaining its flavorful juices, paired well with the garnishes and potatoes for clearing the palate -beet salad: this one I was rather disappoint with. Despite the nice arrangement the beets themselves lacked any flavor. I've had much in many other places. -charcuterie: had the Schroeder Kase and Sopressata, the plate also comes with the chef's choice of bread, grapes, dijon mustard, pecans, pickles, and candied apricots. Everything tasted fresh. Would recommend. Could substitute as a dish -bay leaf soft serve: never had soft serve in this flavor before. Got a hardy bowl and the crunch of the nuts complemented the flavor well Overall food: these are smaller plates or one charcuterie and one dish. So be ready to order two plates to get you belly full. I would consider this a $$$ spot but good for a casual night. Service was top notch. Both at the bar and at the table. Every server knew how to explain the menu and what to recommend. I was checked on at just the right frequency. Parking is to be expected in this area of Milwaukee, street as you can find it. read more

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Well, Odd Duck does it again. This was my first visit to their new location (I know, I'm late), but I was delighted to check it out and both my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience! Our server, Andrew, was fantastic. Just an overall friendly guy, very attentive, lots of great recs. I needed a refresher on the menu and best way to order, since Odd Duck is primarily small/shareable plates, and he walked us through how many plates are recommended for two people, and some of his favorites. As soon as our wine arrived to the table (sauv blanc for me and flavorful cab for my husband), we decided to put in some items from the cheese and charcuterie menu. Wow, loveddd the gouda and the serrano ham. They came plated with a few other bites like grapes, bread, and marcona almonds (YUM). We went on to share the wood fired brussels sprouts, the duck dish that definitely had some spice (in a great way), and the chorizo chicken. They were all fantastic. And I hate to say it, but their menu is always rotating so you may or may not be able to get your hands on these ones in particular. The good news? Everything on their ever-changing menu sounds delicious and there is a reason their chefs been nominated for James Beard Award. Lovely atmosphere, kind and attentive staff, unbeatable food. Come here if you haven't already. read more

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It was a birthday outing. Going to the Odd duck I always know it's a special occasion. And it did not disappoint as usual. We had reservations for two so we were seated promptly. The service was wonderful and everyone was nice. The gal delivering food to the table could have used a smile or two. We enjoyed the ambiance. They seat you quite close and you can hear your neighbors conversations without trying too hard. That being said we enjoyed our food. We tried the deviled eggs....yum!! The oyster mushrooms ... they were our favorite. The smoked duck...very good flavor. The braised bison cheeks....a must try. The lamb quesabirria....probably our least favorite but still good. And of course we had to have dessert, the pecan brownie with cream....a great way to end our special night out at The Odd Duck. Just a heads up it is not a cheap night out, however, worth it especially for a special occasion. read more

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The food is next level. Ate a bunch of different stuff including dessert and all was tasty. The service was knowledgeable and fast. The ambiance was very nice. Warm and welcoming. Altogether an amazing dining experience. read more

Was able to walk in and seat at the bar on a Saturday at 7pm. I think if you like to try new and interesting foods, you need to come here! I had enfrijoladas con huitlacoche. That's like the fungus that grows off corn and you would think it taste crazy. I just think it added this smokiness too it. I would definitely eat it again again. I also had like pistachio mole with cauliflowers. That was also so savory. I think I licked the plate clean. The place daintily has cute vibes. I just sat at the bar with three other people and it was hard to talk to all of them since we were seated like an L with three people on the long side and one person at the corner. read more

No other place like this around. Food is unique, friendly staff and perfect atmosphere. Bar opens at 3:00 pm, they serve snacks and drinks. Full menu opens at 5:00 pm. read more

Odd Duck - Fennel and Citrus Roasted Olives and Altos de Iberia Serrano Ham. - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Solid. Price point is great for the portion of food which inclined me to order multiple dishes. I did not meet a dish I did not enjoy. Drinks were also unique and on point. Excellent experience. read more

First time at the Odd Duck and had a great experience! Our server was very knowledgeable about all of the plates we ordered. He explained how the menu is ever-changing, so no matter how often you dine at the restaurant there will always be something new and different to try. I loved that there was a variety of vegetarian and meat options. The small plates made it great to share with my guest and feel full at the end. The restaurant itself is cozy and has cute duck trinkets throughout. Makes this a great date night spot or a fun night for drinks with a small group of friends. Would highly recommend and would definitely go back to try more delicious food! read more

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The visit to Odd Duck was amazing! The small plate concept is perfectly suitable in enjoying different flavors. We ordered Pork Belly, Bacon Wrapped Dates and the Charred Octopus, all of which were not only tasting delicious, but also beautiful to watch. Odd Duck is by no means a bad dining experience we had in the recent past. Individuals that love imaginative and delicious cuisine cannot afford to overlook it! read more

Went during happy hour. Our bartender was incredible. Super nice and was on top of service: very attentive. The food was just ok. In the past, we have had great experiences but out of the four food items we ordered, 3 were overcooked. This is one of our go to happy hour stops because of the warm vibe and good food. The menu is always changing so we will be back but were a little disappointed this past time. read more

Another amazing experience at Odd Duck! The atmosphere is always lively and welcoming. The service is thoughtful and well-timed. The food is spectacular as always. I tried morel mushrooms for the first time with their steak dish and they were heavenly. I don't usually save room for dessert, but I'm glad I did this time around because the strawberry shortcake was the perfect summer treat. Excited to keep making memories at this very special spot! read more

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I fully understand their James Beard nominations. Inventive dishes executed to perfection! The drinks, food, atmosphere, and timing were all excellent. We loved the small plates and enjoyed each coming at different times. The servers were wonderful with explaining each dish as it came out. Each dish was very delicious but our favorites were the beet salad, the Brussels sprouts, the short rib, and the Bavette steak. I secretly don't want to write this review because the more popular they get the less likely we'll be able to get a reservation but this is too good of a place to not talk about! New favorite in MKE! read more

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Came in for a quick drink and ended up staying a while! The bartender had amazing recommendations including a Thai tom ham soup inspired cocktail. I admit I was skeptical at first because it sounded crazy but these people are true artists! read more

We've been dying to try Odd Duck and this restaurant did not disappoint! Food was amazing, drinks were creative and service was impeccable. Make reservations a few weeks in advance if you want a prime seating time. The restaurant is definitely busy but not overly loud. For drinks, we started with the #51 which was a floral aperitif sparking cocktail and the #11 which is a blackberry and brandy drink. These were good but we switched to the #38 for our second drinks and this was hands down our favorite. Our waiter recommended we get 2-3 of the vegetable / animal portions to share and it was the perfect size. We ordered the Bavette steak, piri piri chicken, short rib, smashed potato's, karrotensalat, and pork belly for dinner. For veggies, smashed potato's are a must but we would have switched the carrot salad for something else. For meats, loved the short rib, chicken and steak. Pork belly was good but not our favorite. We then ended the meal with a rhubarb tart. Since the plates are all small and shareable. I recommend going with someone who's willing to try a few different things so you can get a good variety. The menu changes frequently so can't wait to go back again soon! read more

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This place was fantastic! Service, ambience, and very accommodating! I messaged the restaurant via email to see if I could get a reservation for a party of 12 for the Thursday of that same week, and I didn't have very high hopes bc of the buzz around this place, but they were quick to respond and let me know they could handle it. So kind. This was a work dinner, and we had the pleasure of not having to be as economical as I may have been if the bill were entirely on my dime, so we tried a lot of foods and drinks. It helped that this place serves small plates so we could put our palates through their paces. Everything was delicious by the way. We even tried the chicken liver pate which was...different, but entirely edible - I don't love chicken liver really - but it seemed like a good time to give it a try. Note that our server was knowledgeable, friendly, and just really on top of things, so no complaints there either. Highly recommend and if I'm ever back in town, I'll drop by the Odd Duck again and try all new dishes...even if I had to pay for it myself. read more

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Top 5 Small Plate restaurants I've ever had. I've visited Odd Duck twice, years apart, and was blown away both times. The space is quirky yet trendy, the service is top-notch, and the food is upscale yet approachable. When you try 15-20 different dishes, and every single one is successful, that's a rare feat. Add to that a really reasonable price point -- Especially for the quality, and it's no wonder the place is packed on the regular. Current faves were the Salt Roasted Beet Salad, Oyster Mushrooms, and Bavette Steak. Although their menu changes on the regular, you really can't go wrong. read more

We had such a great dinner here last night. From the moment we sat down, the service was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming without ever feeling overbearing. Our server in particular was incredibly friendly and helpful, taking the time to walk us through the menu, offer thoughtful recommendations, and check in at just the right moments to make sure everything was perfect. The food completely delivered. The beef cheek was incredibly tender and rich, and the duck was cooked perfectly with amazing flavor. You can tell a lot of care goes into every plate. And then the dessert took it over the top. The brownie paired with the waffle was next level. Easily one of the best desserts we've had in a long time. Overall, it was one of those meals where everything just clicks. Great atmosphere, great service, and outstanding food. We'll absolutely be back. read more

To the guy at the Brown Deer Golf Course chipping green with his 2yo son. Thank you. I asked for a restaurant recommendation. Something very flavorful. You listened, thought and recommended Odd Duck. This was exactly what I was looking for. The devil eggs were a great starter. The Asian pancakes with spicy hummus and cauliflower in Szechuan sauce was magnificent! Then the whitefish with wild rice from a tribe in Minnesota prepared by the new indigenous chef at the restaurant was simply delicious! Of course I had to have dessert and went for the spice flavored crème brûlée with sugar cookies. It was so beautiful it looked like a piece of art. My waitress Sophie was just the sweetest. She was so accommodating and knowledgeable, listening to my desires and guiding me through the menu. If you are looking for a place that feels like home away from home this is it! I will not be the same for this dining experience. Oh and by the way, I live in Houston where we are known for our great food. So this place was rated on that scale. read more

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What a fun restaurant! Love the atmosphere with all the "odd ducks" for decor. Our waiter was very attentive and fun to have as a server. We loved the shared plates concept as we got to try several different food items. I think the perogis were my favorite and my husband's was the duck! read more

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I returned to Odd Duck last night and found a seat at the bar. Olivia took care of us, and her service was excellent. Our food came out quickly. I ordered the scrumptious chicken liver mousse, which I spread on Odd Duck's delicious bread. The pork pâté was just okay, but Paris is our second home, and I can't help comparing. My grilled octopus entrée had a common problem experienced in Milwaukee restaurants. Too much stuff was on top of the seafood, drowning out the octopus flavor. When I shoved everything aside and found the octopus, it was delicious. I ate the other crap when I was done with the tiny pieces of octopus, and all of it was tasty on its own, but that poor octopus was buried alive. Fried Chicken was also buried under a pile of stuff, but because the pieces of poultry were large, you could taste the chicken amongst the mound of food. Thus, it fared better. It was a flavorful dish. Odd Duck's gestalt is wonderful, and thus, the five stars. It's important to analyze each offer before ordering food because the dishes vary. However, most folks at Odd Duck want a good time, and the food is just fine for them. We love dining and have eaten well in places far and wide. That's not typical for Milwaukee. Odd Duck remains one of Milwaukee's best. By the way, I much rather eat at the bar. I find the dining room somber, with a muddy color on the walls. Odd Duck's soul is anything but somber. read more

Nice ambience but noisy. Creative food, unusual ingredients, always consistent with new items well finished and presented read more

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The food was great and well cooked, I will come back. The only negative was I wish they had more bathrooms. So getting down to the nitty gritty lol Everything I ordered was good. I wish the Trout fish came with sides, and I wish the duck had more sauce. The service was great the waiter was great and attentive but not crowding. The resturant self was filled with all different types of ducks, so cute. read more

Odd Duck - Lemon olive oil cake so yummy - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Food was so good and ambiance is great. Really enjoyed our time here and had a nice cozy dinner away from the cold.

This was my first time at Odd Duck and I was blown away by the food, service, and atmosphere! I was joined by three friends and all of us were equally amazed. We tried every one of the "animal" plates, the beet salad on the "vegetable" plates, and a dozen oysters. We also shared a bottle of red wine (On this Wednesday night, we enjoyed the $25 weekly discount per bottle). Some of the entrees we had were never tasted before: sturgeon filet, bison cheek. The more common entrees like duck, lamb, chicken, steak and pork belly were served alongside tasty sauces and complementing flavors like mustard greens, sweet potatoes, lentils, and mushrooms. The beet salad was probably the best salad I ever tried. The mayonnaise based dressing was so uniquely flavored, that I wanted to ask for the recipe! To end this amazing meal, our table shared a goat milk based cheesecake with a tangy berry sauce; it was amazing too. read more

Awesome food and service! We had a variety of small plates and everything was served hot and delicious. At first I was a little hesitant to try some items on the charcuterie board but it all was tasty. Main dishes were as well. read more

Fantastic food! We have only eaten there three times, but every single time was an excellent experience! Pricy, but worth it.

Small plates, lamb I could eat (halal... I had messaged the restaurant on IG asking about halal protein options). It was all good to great food, I wanted so badly for the lamb dumplings to hit the spot but it was just good not great. I was still hungry when we finished so ended up doing a fish fry. Absolutely will come back great spot for a date night with the Mrs read more