Didn't make a reservation, but was able to walk right in and grab a seat at the bar (helped that I was solo). Ordered the bread plate with Beehive cheese + summer squash. Everything tasted good. Was a nice, yet also laid back atmosphere. Would be a cute date spot. Over all I had a pleasant time, but not sure I would frequent it as it's a bit higher end of a place than my norm read more

Odd Duck - Pan Seared Summer Squash - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Odd Duck specializes in small plates, and their menu is nothing short of creative and delicious. One of their dishes that stood out among the rest was their Seafood Laksa. It packs a punch with flavor and when you're finished, you'll just want more. I'd also recommend the Apple Braised Pork Cheeks if that's within your diet. Their cocktails are sophisticated, and I'd recommend #27 because I enjoyed the combination of gin and elderflower. The service was incredibly accommodating at Odd Duck and that's why I plan on going back. Lastly, due to its namesake, you will find hundreds of pictures or figurines of ducks scattered around the restaurant. Despite what one may think, it actually works well and doesn't seem strange. In fact, their whole ambience is quite relaxing, an ideal setting for a nighttime dinner with friends. read more

Outstanding; the food, the ambiance, the drinks! It is worth the drive to dine here. Not exactly a hidden gem, since it is extremely popular and reservations are always recommended, even on a Monday. The scallops were some of the best I've ever had. The lamb and duck breast were so savory, I found myself stopping to ponder the flavors in my mouth. No need to ramble further, strongly recommend. read more

Odd Duck - Entrance - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

What a gem! The food was amazing-just the right amount. The bartenders were friendly and skilled. Highly recommen.

Odd Duck has a lot of hype surrounding it so I was unsure what to expect but it certainly lived up to it all! Made a reservation online, which is definitely recommended as they seem popular and the restaurant is on the smaller more intimate side. Street parking only in the area so be prepared to search a bit for a spot. They have a variety of unique flavors and tastes offered on their menu, it was hard to limit ourselves to a reasonable amount of food. Our favorites were the Tempura Oyster Mushrooms and Scallion Pancake! One thing to note is that food is brought out as dishes are ready in the order that you placed them in (at least that is how it was for us). We ordered all our veggie dishes first followed by meat but it would have been nice to have them staggered. No issue there just a personal preference that I will keep in mind for next time I come. Not sure how they are with larger groups as a smaller restaurant but definitely great spot for date night or a small group of friends/family! read more

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I was finally able to check out their new location and it did not disappoint. It was a great vibe, loved the atmosphere and our server was fabulous. And of course the food was incredible. We ordered the chef's choice charcuterie board, the Vietnamese short rib, Szechuan noodles, grilled octopus, tempura oyster mushrooms, the vegan chocolate cheesecake and sarsaparilla soft serve. I would recommend every single thing. Unfortunately I didn't get photos of the short ribs or noodles because I was too hungry. :( read more

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I'm going to say it: Odd Duck is in my Top 5 favorite restaurants of all time. Like, in my whole life, ever. And it's here in Milwaukee. Odd Duck is just absolutely everything that makes eating at restaurants great. The ambiance, the drinks, the service - all top notch. But far and away the best part is their standout, innovative, and ever-changing menu. Odd Duck serves tapas/small plates dishes. Most can be shared with at least one other person, which makes it easy to sample a wide variety of dishes in a single meal. The best part of the food here is how creative and interesting the dishes are. I'm always surprised by something on the menu and the flavor combinations that they come up with are just phenomenal. They also cater to a wide variety of dietary needs. My vegan/gluten free sister joined me for dinner and found plenty dishes to choose from! As I mentioned, the menu changes often, but if you happen to spot any of the following on the menu, just go ahead and order immediately: Cauliflower chaat Oyster Mushrooms Korean Scallion Pancake Scallops I love that Odd Duck is in Milwaukee. I truly believe this place could be successful in any major city. So go ahead and make time to check out one of the Cream City's best! read more

I think it's probably already understood but this place is amazing. One of the best meals I've had in a while! We enjoyed some fresh drippy olives while waiting for the dinner hours to officially start. Also tried a local blueberry kombucha that was extra delicious. For our meal, we shared a perch dish with succotash, a tempeh dish with broccoli, and one that was a sort of Indian flat bread pizza. The latter was probably my fav although my partnered really enjoyed the tempeh. Had we had room, we would have tried one of each dessert, ha, but were quite content at the end. Can't wait to go back & try some more! read more

Amazing dinner!! Very unique spot with small tapa style plates that allow for lots of sharing! Staff was very helpful with the menu. Dishes came out as they were made so be sure to anticipate that. Everything was incredibly unique with flavors to at really made our brains work. Loved the variety too. The dishes change all the time so no two visits are the same unless you go in the same week. Cocktails were incredibly tasty too! Be patient as it gets busy so have a reservation ready! read more

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WOW. What a find! In town overnight on business and came alone for dinner. Everything from food to hospitality was flawless. The chicken fried mushrooms, short, ribs, and assorted cheeses, and pate were all exceptional . Nice selection of wine and cocktails and an overall atmosphere that was both inviting and enjoyable. Thank you Wisconsin! read more

Incredible cocktails, odd but tasty menu, pretty slow so lovely if you're not in a rush but keep that in mind. Cocktails - 5/5. Got the 23 and 93 and both were perfectly balanced. Highly recommend going with cocktails since the local draft list is pretty minimal. Szechuan Egg Noodles - 4/5. Really fun. Perfect egg noodles. The seitan is hard to tell from meat, which is great because it keeps the dish from getting too heavy. Medium spice level but goes away on its own (love that szechuan peppercorn). Would like to get again. Lentil crusted carrots - 4/5. Great texture from the crusted carrots, works well with lentil heartiness. Star for the dish is the carrots. Matar Paneer - 3.5/5. Cashews are a great touch. Bringing in Idli is a creative touch but works, providing the texture in a very different way that classic naan. Paneer is crumbly. Had a spice mix that didn't totally work for me but good dish. Raw oysters - 3/5. OK but wouldn't order again. Maybe I'm spoiled from east coast oysters but these didn't feel as fresh. read more

It was my first time coming to Odd Duck. I celebrated my Birthday here today. The service was amazing, the food was delicious. And Adam did an amazing job taking care of my table. I will definitely be back again !! read more

Odd Duck - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ok. Odd duck. We see you. The sommelier, Silas, is bomb! The service was phenom. We had five cheeses and two meat selection for the app/charcuterie. Pork roulette was the highlight along with incredible local cheese fair. Wines: bottle of mid priced Albino Rocco Barbera de alba for apps, sommelier rec of Barovo from Macedonia. We enjoyed the scallops and sausage with peach salad/beet/radish salad. Not a bite or sip that we did not enjoy. The delightful young lady that served us was sweet and knowledgeable. Thank you to the staff and kitchen for a celebration of a special occasion and local fair. read more

Odd Duck - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Odd Duck is one of my favorite restaurants in Milwaukee. Heck, it's one of my all time favorite restaurants anywhere. Begin your experience here with a cocktail. They have an impressive wine list as well, but I always go for a cocktail. If, like me, you're a bourbon lover, go for the orange bourbon Manhattan. It's an exquisite twist on a classic. Their menu is small plate and rotates often as they utilize local ingredients. Everything I've ordered here has been splendid. They have something for everyone (vegan, vegetarians, and meat lovers alike). We have a friend that visits from out of state who is gluten free and we brought her here as they have a ton of gluten free options. It's hard to give recommendations as their menu changes so often. But, I would say the cheese board is always a good idea. It seems as though they also typically have some sort of scallop dish and that is always delicious as well. But, really, I've had a huge variety of dishes and liked each and every one. Get to it! read more

Really, really pleased with the new location and the attention to detail to the patrons.

Amazing dinner!!! Took my boyfriend here to celebrate his birthday. Made a reservation the day before. I informed them it was a birthday celebration and upon arrival they presented a birthday card to my boyfriend from the staff. Very thoughtful! We started with craft cocktails and a chef's choice charcuterie board. Very tasty! Then we choose 4 items off the menu to share. The service was outstanding and the food exceptional. It was my boyfriend's first time going there and he really enjoyed it! Definitely one of my favorite spots in Milwaukee!!! read more

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Have more than one bottle of $100.00 wine in stock. When your sommelier recommends it, don't send a waiter to tell me you don't have more in stock. Gourmet dinning.. Don't hold you breath for your Michelin star. Go to Sanford's. read more

Had a great anniversary dinner here! Staff did a great job, even providing a card and a little champagne toast! The cheese board and wine paired very well together, and the ambiance and main led to a great night. Thanks Odd Duck! read more

Not my cup of tea. Too many better options in the area. Parking can also be challenging.

We made some reservations after hearing good things. Seated quickly after arrival. Server was very friendly and helpful given it was our first time. Drinks were all very good. Not pictured is the #13 my husband also tried. The charcuterie board was very well balanced. Neither of us ended up liking the chicken liver mousse that came on it, but we were down for trying new stuff. The broccoli was so good and I recommend it 100%! The sauce that comes with is so delicious. I forgot a presentation photo of the pork quesabirria, but it was super tasty. The jicama slaw rocked. Our final dish was the wood fired octopus. Neither of us had ever had octopus and figured we'd try something new. It had a more mild seafood taste and was cooked well. I can definitely see coming back to try more menu items. read more

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This is the favorite restaurant of our friends/hosts, but it confirmed my personal dislike of small plates restaurants. The dishes were all extremely complex and very pretty, but also very hard to divide among 4 diners, even though the claim is that this is the preferred way of dining. Each dish we had was good, but none left me wishing I had a larger portion. Mostly what I don't like is that the dishes don't compliment each other, so if you're eating them as a meal, a lot of the flavor is lost due to flavor clashes. If you are there to enjoy the extensive alcohol menu with a food dish interspersed here and there, that might be much, much better. However, if you do that, the tab will grow very high as every item is pricey. The prices on the food are warranted, given the complexity of the dishes, but you have to want the complexity. The service was superb. Two different waiters attended our table, and both were gracious, friendly, and knowledgeable about the food and how to eat it. It was a bit noisy, but tolerable. One of our party is very soft-spoken and it was quite hard to hear him, with much asking for repeats. read more

This is a very unique restaurant for MKE. It reminds me of Girl and the Goat in Chicago - unique small plates, interesting pairings, and expensive ingredients. This is a great restaurant for a nice meal and a unique cocktail, with or without an occasion. Great place to show off how cool Milwaukee can be! I did feel like the lighting was a little bright and the ambiance not the coolest vibe, but the food is really the star so it didn't matter much. Service was fine. read more

I went with a group of friends for a June birthday celebration. I believe Adam was our server. He was excellent. He expertly explained each menu item and that this was a small plate/shareable venue. All of the small plate menu items were tasty. My favorite was the tempura mushrooms. Others loved the fried fish and the cauliflower. The cocktails were great. Other tables had the charcuterie, which will be at the top of my list when I return. I love the way restaurant looks and everyone was so welcoming. My only complaint is the parking, but it is to be expected in that part of the city. read more

Everything is on point at Odd Duck. This was our first visit to the beautiful new location in Walkers Point. We were provided a sample of wine to help us purchase an excellent bottle of chardonnay. Ordered the bread & cheese spread as an appetizer along with two plant dishes (vegetarian) and two animal plates (meats). The entrees were all fantastic: Broccoli, Nashville hot fried mushrooms, Vietnamese short rib (my favorite), and Seafood stew, similar to tom kha soup. Everything was paced nicely. Ended our perfect meal with cheesecake and dessert drinks. We will definitely be back! read more

We've been to Odd Duck many times and love it. The food is unique and delicious. The menu changes from time to time but is always good. The service is top notch, the servers know what the menu tastes like and can make recommendations. The restaurant is very nice kind of casual with an upscale vibe. Sitting on the deck is always a great choice regardless of weather. We try to go anytime we are back in Austin. read more

The service and food were excellent. The drinks were also great. Make a reservation, otherwise you could end up waiting over an hour. Ambiance was cozy, but not uncomfortable. read more

All of the food that three friends and I shared was very good or better. The short rib plate was excellent; the smoked duck and duck sausage were also top notch. We dined outside, which felt way better, not just for COVID, but for decibels. I doubt I could have relaxed in the dining room din. Service was attentive, but could have used a bit more finesse. About half the plates we ordered were just plunked on the table. And oddly, though the wait staff was masked, they regularly handled the silverware we were using, instead of replacing it when new plates arrived. I'll be back soon, then not likely till spring. read more

We ordered carryout to celebrate our anniversary from home during the pandemic and a few other times since. All of the orders we've made have been great experiences as expected. They make it easy to online order in advance and even give the option to support a community meal, which is so great to see during these difficult times. They gave clear instructions on where/how to pick up, had our order ready on the dot, and cheerfully delivered it to us in our car with the proper safety precautions taken. And when we dug in at home, I was not at all surprised to find that the food was just as terrific, flavorful and thoughtfully crafted as ever. You can even get the cocktails to go, which was a huge hit. Of course we missed the ambience of their cozy dining room, but it was definitely a wonderful consolation to have their incredible food from home! read more

Food was great but the service was really slow. We sat down and didn't have a server for 20-30 mins. The food is overpriced for the amount you get. read more

Whenever I'm in town from Chicago, I always stop at Odd Duck. Rotating upscale eclectic menu at a fair price, awesome drinks, and hilarious duck-themed decor. The service is always incredible - I typically sit at the bar, and the bartenders are knowledgable, friendly, and provide great suggestions. One thing about me? I get the deviled eggs here every time without fail. Always incredibly good - one time I got 2 orders of the deviled eggs in one meal sitting. This is a Milwaukee GEM! You better go! read more

Good food with changing menu. Nice atmosphere. A good mix of local favorites and some good Vietnamese dishes

food was incredible, im a vegetarian and they def had a lot of options. service was also super great along w the whole vibe of the place!!

Wonderful food, spectacular service, great atmosphere. The small plate sizes are perfect for tasting a variety of foods between a couple or even a larger group. The menu changes frequently, which allows for more experiences. However, you favorite last time may not be there. Odd Duck does bring back favorites. Everyone from the host and hostess to the waitstaff and even the food runner are all awesome. read more

I really enjoyed this place. it's good for a date spot. my sister and I split a bottle of wine and went in on a bunch of tapas. our server was very friendly and made great, honest suggestions. felt very inclusive and had gender neutral bathrooms :) read more

Haven't been here since they switched locations so we had to check it out. Food is still the same amazing small plates! So many amazing options to choose from including food and drinks! Hands down my favorite restaurant in Milwaukee! read more

Odd Duck - Hummus and pita app - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

As soon as I saw the mini ducks the hosts used for their seating charts I was charmed. We went to celebrate my husband's birthday and on the table was a hand written birthday card. The attention to detail was amazing. I would go back just to see our awesome waiter, Ben F. He took such great care to pace our food, provide the right about of attention and was all around such a friendly guy, I haven't even gotten to the food! The braise short ribs rendered my husband speechless. The brussel sprouts and fried tofu were my favorite. We will definitely go again. It was a wonderful experience. read more

This place is a great takeout options and a wonderful way of breaking the monotony of weekly meals read more

Odd Duck - This is Odd Duck's family dinner with their roasted chicken, their pita bread is drool worthy and salad sides! Highly recommended! - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Odd Duck has been on my list of Milwaukee spots to visit for a while, and it didn't disappoint. The vibe was a perfect balance of chef-driven cuisine and casual ambiance. I had the Brussels, which was plated beautifully and had a nice punch of spice and savory flavors. Moving on to the the Mahi, it was so fresh, tender, and delicate, with a fiery veg mix underneath. Service was ace, the bar is excellent, and they had a cool wine list I can't wait to try next time. read more

Odd Duck - The Mahi was fire, with lots of fresh veg and a kick of spice! - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Best food and service in MKE! The food is exceptional. I enjoy that there are dishes from multiple countries and cultures. They are extremely accommodating to allergies and can do amazing things with their dishes. Will definitely be going many many more times. read more

Went for the first time, in town for a show, and honestly had the most amazing experience. Joe was absolutely amazing service and we met some great people and experienced the whole thing! Food was phenomenal, my super picky man friend loved it and that goes a long way. Originally we felt out of place to be honest but shortly after we realized we were right at home! Please check this awesome delicious farm to table restaurant.... That table was real nice and the service is even better !! read more