Odd Duck
New American restaurant · Bouldin
1201 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, USA
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Highlights
Locally sourced New American small plates & drinks
Locally sourced New American small plates & drinks
"Odd Duck on South Lamar has the whole “as it comes” small-plate timing down to a science, with a pacing that never feels rushed, making it a fantastic place to linger and celebrate the passing of time and your own mortality with an exceptional cocktail or three. With a casual but upbeat vibe, a constantly evolving menu of creative riffs on Texas cuisine, and some of the most cheerful service staff in town, Odd Duck is equally perfect for two at the bar, or for a group willing to play a game of table-Tetris. Reservations aren’t that hard to come by, but do plan in advance for primetime hours." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion
"There’s a distinct Texas twang to Odd Duck. It’s wood smoke, fire, chiles, game, and Gulf Coast seafood, with a menu that riffs on classic Texan dishes like tamales, cornbread, green chili pork shoulder, and icebox cake. The menu at this upbeat, semi-casual restaurant gets revamped at a rapid-fire pace. From day to day, week to week, every dish is subject to change, either because of seasonality (hell, they even have their own farm), the chefs’ whims, or how the wind’s blowing. It’s the kind of place you go back to over and over again, and it never gets old." - arden shore, team infatuation
"A creative small-plates restaurant offering globally inspired flavors and shareable dishes designed for exploratory, communal dining." - Elaine Glusac
"You’ll never have the same experience twice at Odd Duck, an upbeat South Lamar institution that gives classic American dishes a Texas twang. From day to day, week to week, every item is subject to change, either because of seasonality (hell, they even have their own farm), the chefs’ whims, or how the wind’s blowing. Their gigantic burger, for example, might have fried beer cheese exploding out of the center or a soft-shell crab perched on top of the patty, which says a lot about how hearty (and delicious) the menu is no matter what’s on it. This is the kind of place you return to over and over. It’s as appropriate for an intimate date night as it is a celebratory group dinner." - matthew jacobs, nicolai mccrary
"There’s a distinct Texas twang to Odd Duck. It’s wood smoke, fire, chiles, game, and Gulf Coast seafood, with a menu that riffs on classic Texan dishes like tamales, cornbread, green chili pork shoulder, or icebox cake. The menu at this upbeat, semi-casual South Lamar restaurant gets revamped at a rapid-fire pace. From day to day, week to week, every dish is subject to change, either because of seasonality (hell, they even have their own farm), the chefs’ whims, or how the wind’s blowing. It’s the kind of place you go back to over and over again, and it never gets old." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs, raphael brion
