Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    The Whistling Duck

    3.8 (19 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

    The Whistling Duck Photos

    Business Info

    THE WHISTLING DUCK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - The Whistling Duck

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Steak frites
    Gavin K.

    This was our first time into the new restaurant at OTOW that replaced "The Club at Candler Hills". We were greeted promptly by staff and seated in the (new) comfortable chairs! Nice change from the old ones! The staff was 100% on tonight (10/30) and took great care of us. Food came out in a timely manner and there was an appropriate pause between courses. All the food we ordered came out hot and very tasty. Looking forward to our return to try out the other menu options!

    Outdoor seating
    Steve C.

    We have been to the new Whistling Duck twice in the last two weeks. Both times we have had excellent service and the food was outstanding! The first time we had the fish and chips and the bacon wrapped meatloaf that came with mashed potatoes and collard greens. Both meals were excellent as was the portion size and price. Tonight we both had the smashed burgers and one had fries and the other a side salad. The burgers were excellent, and came out from the kitchen very quickly. The side salad was extremely fresh and crisp. Each time we have had excellent drinks from the bar and it's hard to beat these drink prices these days. The first evening we sat inside and tonight we had warmer weather allowing us to sit outside, which was very nice as well. As OTOW residents we will definitely be going back again!

    Mushroom and grits

    See all

    Photo of Jim J.
    10
    11
    5

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Doug S.
    0
    108
    30

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    5 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 2
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jane W.
    17
    38
    1

    7 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    29 days ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jeff R.
    22
    194
    134

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jeff C.
    16
    424
    0

    2 months ago

    Service was terrible and that's being kind. Food was cold. They were not busy at 6:15 pm Wednesday.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Excellent food and service. The duck puppies were definitely different and good and the chicken and dumplings were excellent

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Ask the Community - The Whistling Duck

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Southern 242 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    The Tipsy Skipper - O'ahu Skies

    The Tipsy Skipper

    4.4(39 reviews)
    9.3 mi

    Was super excited to find that Ocala now has a legit real tiki bar. Amazing cocktails and amazing…read moreatmosphere. Definitely coming back next trip to Ocala

    Another review I swore I wrote years ago! It took us a while before we made it here when we first…read moremoved to the area. It was super busy when we went our first time and it was not during happy hour on several occasions we have visited. We live close and visited here a bunch the first 2 years we moved to Ocala and have visited less and less since then. There have been several occasions we have stood at the bar waiting not only to be greeted but also waited very long times to receive our drinks. In their defense, many times the bartenders were busy attending to patrons or making drinks. However, there were several times some bartenders were just talking to friends or messing around. The drinks here are super detailed so they take some time and TLC. I will say, most times our drinks taste delicious and the presentations are magnificent! The decor is so cozy and the ambiance is consistent. Hubs and I absolutely love Tiki themed bars and fell in love with Hawaii after our visit years ago so this place is perfect for us. We also like this place because they are open later than most places in town. We recently visited for a nightcap and it was definitely different. I recently had referred someone here because she was looking for Hawaii themed food (they used to serve food) and she informed me they did not serve food. That sucks because we always meant to try it but never did. Looked good. When we recently visited, they did not have physical menus and were referred to QR code cards on the bar. Our bartender was attentive and helpful with choosing a drink during our recent visit. He actually went out of his way to make the orange peel twist in a perfect manner. I appreciated that! I was going to suggest to hubs we have another drink and then a roach crawled across the bar. I discreetly informed the bartender of the dead roach I killed when we closed out and he took it away. Usually this place is clean and tidy so I was surprised to witness the roach. They do have seating outside as well but we usually sit inside to listen to the themed music.

    Photos
    The Tipsy Skipper - Vibes are great!

    Vibes are great!

    The Tipsy Skipper - Interior

    Interior

    The Tipsy Skipper - Hot Ocala Summer

    See all

    Hot Ocala Summer

    Remingtons Prime Steakhouse - Bourbon Pecan Cheesecake

    Remingtons Prime Steakhouse

    4.1(55 reviews)
    8.6 mi

    April 2026 I…read moreselected Remington's for my mother's birthday because I wanted to give her an evening worthy of the occasion. Celebrating one's mother properly can sometimes be difficult to do, and I wanted everything to feel thoughtful, elegant, and memorable. Steve, the manager, played an important role in making that happen, and I remain sincerely grateful for his kindness and attention to detail. Although our party was only three, we were given a beautiful table in the back that felt private, comfortable, and perfectly suited for the evening. We still enjoyed the lively energy from the nearby bar while having a quieter space of our own to celebrate. It struck the ideal balance between atmosphere and intimacy. Hailey was our primary server and was training George that evening, which meant we benefited from the care of two attentive and friendly servers. Service moved smoothly throughout the night and never felt rushed. The food was, for the most part, delicious, with steaks and dishes that reflected the restaurant's reputation for quality. There was one minor issue with my own steak, which had more butter than I would have preferred, but it was far too small a matter to overshadow the purpose of the night. What mattered most was seeing my mother genuinely happy and enjoying herself. That meant the world to me, and to her as well. My thanks to Steve, Hailey, George, and the Remington's team for helping create a birthday celebration I will remember with gratitude... and so will my mother.

    I have owned (6) restaurants and have been in the restaurant business for years. This is a lovely…read moreplace with great potential. I think the food was superior and the staff was great behind the bar. I do love the decor as it is very much equestrian in a classy way. As for the waitstaff in the restaurant, a bit more training on the menu might be advised. When asking for a recommendation I was recited the entire menu. Really??? The host was less than personable. This is the first and usually the last person to greet and thank their customers. Neither occurred when I was there. I have been there three times. I plan on going back again. I hope this time they will have beer for my brother as that is all he drinks. Maybe some local or specialty ones. The noise level was high all three times I was there. That can only be helped by doing something with the acoustics and adding sound dampeners. I look forward to giving them another try. I am hoping the host station will improve as well as the training of the waitstaff. I hope they are around for a long time and I wish them much luck.

    Photos
    Remingtons Prime Steakhouse
    Remingtons Prime Steakhouse
    Remingtons Prime Steakhouse - The Bunkhouse

    See all

    The Bunkhouse

    Ivy on the Square - Birthday dessert

    Ivy on the Square

    4.0(394 reviews)
    9.3 mi
    $$

    Stopped by for lunch. Really cute inside - an upscale shabby chic or modern farmhouse feel with…read morelots of natural light. Plenty of pay by app parking nearby with this restaurant on the back side of the square. Immediately greeted by the hostess. We sat at the dining tables, but there's a bar area available as well. Seating was a blend of upholstered couch and chairs and was quite comfortable. Only complaint was it was kind of gross with dried on food, crusty bits and stains so had to try and ignore that. Management needs to increase regularity of checking and cleaning. Our waiter was very helpful and attentive. Ordered a couple of the krispy chicken, which is gluten-free because they use a gf rice crispy cereal to coat it. It's a pretty generous meal consisting of 1 chicken breast, corn/bean succotash, cornbread and another side. We had potatoes and cheese grits. The chicken and cornbread were pretty good. Chicken was cooked well and it was nice to have something that resembled fried chicken but gf. All the rest of the accompaniments were meh. Also ordered the caprese salad. Caprese was as expected but with some pesto drizzled on top and this made for a nice addition. Not sure we would return, but enjoyed the overall ambiance and service.

    I went here the other night with some friends from Sarasota. They had suggested it and I was…read morecurious since I had never been. It was early evening and when I walked in I thought the decor was so adorable. Quaint and just really lovely. I was getting a good feeling and wondering why I never had stopped in here before since I love coming downtown and going to different places down here. The whole vibe to me is just very comfortable even though it can get busy there is something that makes you feel calm in this area. We were seated and I looked at the menu wanting steak and even though it was early they didn't have any ( rib eye ) Yes it was on the menu but that was ok, instead I chose a Wam burger and fries. To be honest I wasn't impressed. I asked for medium rare and my burger came out well done. It was a bit flavorless to me and the fries weren't even hot nor crispy. The service was just ok and when we had gone the restaurant hadn't even been very busy. I may give Ivy on the Square another try if I have a good reason. We will see. I wonder what you think. Phone: (352)622-5550 Address: 53 S Magnolia Avenue Ocala, Florida 34471 Hours: Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday 11AM-9PM Wednesday 11AM-9PM Thursday 11AM-9PM Friday 11AM-9PM Saturday 11AM-9PM Wheelchair accessible

    Photos
    Ivy on the Square - Dining room

    Dining room

    Ivy on the Square - Crème Brûlée

    Crème Brûlée

    Ivy on the Square - Bar

    See all

    Bar

    The Terrace On The Square - Brisket grilled cheese

    The Terrace On The Square

    3.3(3 reviews)
    9.4 mi

    Bar service was quick, my cocktail drink was good and the view was beautiful. Nice stop for a quick…read moredrink and nice setting.

    We have visited several Hiltons throughout the years but had no reason to visit this one since we…read morelive in the area. We did want to check out the bar though. The first time we visited, Charlotte was our server. She was very attentive and friendly. Charlotte provided us with the food menu, as well as the drink menus. Since we arrived right after I finished work for the day, hubs and I did not have a chance to catch up yet. As we were trying to catch up, we were socializing with Charlotte in the meantime. Our drinks arrived quickly and were tasty. A great way to end the work day. It was not busy when we arrived but there were still patrons there. We did not order any food but Charlotte informed us the food was good, fresh, and made to order. We had a second round and asked for the check. The second time we visited, was completely opposite of our first visit. We sat down in the same area as the previous time. We sat and waited for 10+ minutes. There were several employees working and they all saw us but not one of them greeted us. We waited another 5 minutes, gave up, and left. It sucked because it was our wedding anniversary and wanted to have a celebratory drink. We may try again and hopefully we get served but if not, we will archive this place.

    Photos
    The Terrace On The Square - Terrace bar at Hilton Garden Inn

    Terrace bar at Hilton Garden Inn

    The Terrace On The Square - Brisket flatbread and tomato sauce

    Brisket flatbread and tomato sauce

    The Terrace On The Square

    See all

    The Whistling Duck - southern - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...