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    Odd Duck

    4.5 (1k reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Craig H.

    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.

    Rabbit and ramp gyoza
    Em J.

    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.

    Fried Crispy Oyster Mushrooms Plate
    Lindsey F.

    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.

    Charred Broccolini $17
    Irene Y.

    **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!

    Duck Confit & Mushroom Doppio Ravioli
    Taylor C.

    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.

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    Bradley K.

    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.

    Alexander D.

    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.

    Rie U.

    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!

    Rebecca F.

    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.

    Jessica J.

    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.

    Delicious drinks.
    Lynette H.

    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.

    Fennel and Citrus Roasted Olives and Altos de Iberia Serrano Ham.
    Fernando L.

    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.

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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.

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    How late is the kitchen open to take bar orders?

    The kitchen doesn't close at a specific time, but you have to be here by 10pm to be seated for food, even in the bar. So if you sit down at the bar at 9:59pm, you can take your time and have a leisurely meal. But if you get here at 10:01pm, then we… Read more

    What seasonal vegetables does Odd Duck plan on offering this spring?

    We print our menu daily, so we are always changing based on when things start coming in from farmers. We actually use local produce all winter long too, when possible - our farmers grow things like greens, peppers and microgreens hydroponically… Read more

    Is your dining room open again?

    Our dining room has been open since Spring of 2021, but we have been closed for the last week due to the surge in Covid-19 cases in the Milwaukee area. We re-open tomorrow. Our open hours typically are Tuesday through Saturday, 5pm to 10pm. The bar… Read more

    Does the Odd Duck have an extensive wine program?

    They have lots of wine options, unsure if it is necessarily "extensive".

    Does odd duck use MSG in their dishes? am allergic to msg and had a very distinct reaction after eating there last night. According to the waiter and the kitchen, they DO use msg in their pork shoulder dish, I wonder about others?

    We only use MSG in dishes when we feel like it is culturally necessary to the integrity of a recipe. If you have a concern or allergy and ask the server, they will be able to find out if we use it in any dishes at that time, and which ones they… Read more

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