Odd Duck Cattle Company Reviews

Get the egg nog cocktail if you go during the holidays. A must do.

Want a different place to eat with phenomenal food? Eat here!!!

Very tasty tapas. Great selection of beers. Great service. Would definitely go again.

Odd Duck was truly amazing--I highly recommend this restaurant and cannot wait to take my dad here when he comes in town. This is how Austin does fine dining: farm to table dishes with an eccentric flair, eaten in a "laidback chic" restaurant on South Lamar.

The food: Odd Duck serves small plates, priced $6-14 each (they recommend three to five plates per person.) Everything we had was exciting and delicious. Stand outs were the boudin grits with shrimp, redfish with hummus, beef heart salad, and chicken fried egg--but like really, everything was spectacular. The only complaint I had was that dishes that had mousses, fillings, or sauces had a bit too much of the mousse/filling/sauce, but it's a small complaint.

The service: Our server (Caton...? Something unsual like that) was SO awesome. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and patient...I asked a bunch of questions lol. He also didn't make us feel judged or like we weren't cool enough to be there--pretentiousne staff is a problem in the Austin scene, but not at Odd Duck.

The ambiance: We sat on the deck, which looks out at Lamar. Not the best view but it was a beautiful night. Outside had picnic tables, but they were pretty nice. It's not the coolest decorated venue in town, but it has a refined rustic charm.

Odd Duck is just the best place. First date I ever went on with my wife. We ve gone over a dozen times now and it s never once disappointed. Food. Service. Drinks. Can t go wrong.

Had the most amazing birthday here! Everyone is super warm and friendly and the food is fantastic.

Our best dining experience in all of Austin. The servers were knowledgeable and super friendly and every bite of food was the best bite I'd ever had. This is one of our favorite restaurants of all time and we'll definitely be returning on our next trip to Austin

All those people criticizing the portion sizes are obviously more accustom to dining at all you can eat buffets than places like Odd Duck. If you want to eat well and outside your experience, places like Odd Duck are the places to go. Be a gourmet rather than a gourmand. No wonder over 50% of Americans are morbidly obese. That said the food and presentation were excellent. The duck egg was superb as was the snapper ceviche. Actually, we had everything except the smoked fish, cajun red beans, taco pizza, grilled shrimp, and the quail. If you are not into sharing and believe a meal should consist of appetizer, entree and dessert, then you might not enjoy Odd Duck. But then you will miss out on a great dining experience. Can't say enough nice things about our server, Zinnia, either.

Absolutely delicious! Definitely on the pricey side, but sharing 6 dishes among a couple of friends was a wonderful experience

Great restaurant with craft cocktails. Went for lunch, had some great sandwich and salad options.

Haven't been to brunch in a very long time and it was past due. The brunch burger and french toast is what dreams are made of!

Delicious food and attentive service. Anyone with food allergies or sensitivities is taken seriously here. The cuisine is thoughtful and so tasty, and the atmosphere is pleasant as well.

Good food, great atmosphere. The burger was cooked medium well even though I order medium rare, otherwise it would be 5 stars.

Went with colleagues on a Thursday night. Had a reservation at an earlier time but had to move to 8PM. The restaurant was pretty full at that time. Definitely use the free valet (which I think is required for the lot which is small). We were seated right away. Very casual feel and the service was on top of everything. It s small plates to be shared accept for a couple items. We had the sourdough dough, cucumber melon salad, red fish ceviche, shrimp, quail, and I think one more I m forgetting. 6 for 3 people was enough, maybe we could have had 1 more. That did leave room for dessert and we tried all 3. Whether it was the small plates or desserts they were all very good. Interesting flavor combos, unique ingredients, very good all around. For a meat eater I think the melon cucumber was the best. All were very good though and the experience was great. Definitely would return. It is very popular so plan in advance. We noticed at the time we were there, there were definitely bar seats available.

Delicious food from start to finish. The pig face rolls (yes, rolls filled with the meat from a pig's face) were some of the most delicious things I have had in a while. Here's a tip for you- don't think you're going to get one order and share. You won't be happy at the end of that experience, and you won't be friends with the other people.

By far my favorite restaurant in Austin. Great food, service and atmosphere. Seriously cant say enough good things. Great date night place!

Incredible food always something different great drinks as well

One of the unique dining experience that you want to come back! Semi casual setting, great service, small to medium size shared plates. Good spot for casual date night. Beets and scallop are the bomb. So much layers of flavor and complexity. It is a must try! Although our wait staff did say menu does change frequently based on local ingredients availability.

Parking: Complimentary valet-- that is completely necessary b/c their lot is so tiny

Service: OK, no complaints but nothing extraordinary either.

Kid/baby friendly? Yes if you have a small party & kids are well-behaved. Saw a family with 2 kids who did really well. We brought the little one & were able to sit at the end of their inside patio so it didn't really bother anyone.

Food: Pretty good!

Parker house roll $3: Piping hot warm roll with some decadent tender meat inside. The mustard complemented the roll except some parts were too strong and overpowered the filling inside.

Jerked pork belly $12 The pork belly pieces were good & flavor was good, but the cheddar rice cake and honey crisps were not crispy at all. It was like they made it & sat it under a heat lamp too long. It had potential, but missed the mark for me. Oh, and it was pretty tiny.

Honey tart & chocolate ice cream $7 rich & decadent & delicious!!! I didn't want to share this one

Apple fritter doughnut & sour cream ice cream $8 It wasn't bad, but personally prefer the fluffiness and crunch and share-ability of Gourdoughs.

Overall-- Nothing really stood out as a dish that I HAVE to come back for-- which is good since their menu changes all the time anyways. But, with all of the new restaurants advertising similar things (local produce, trendy, tapas-style dishes, culinary creativity), I think it'd be hard to justify coming back.

The menu doesn't always include every ingredient, which allows for a great flavor surprise! The kale salad was an explosion of flavors and textures! The burger was a bit overly dressed, aka, quite messy! But flavorful and juicy and cooked perfectly! The staff was well informed and gracious, if not a bit snobbish, lol.

Amazing! You will not be disappointed. Shot out to the amazing staff!

The food was good, but they place a significant charge on you if anyone in your reservation doesn't show up. This is the dumbest, most pretentious & snobby policy that I've seen in Austin, Tx.

Splendid cuisine, each dish is a piece of culinary art, not just for the sake of invention but always for that taste!

What a fabulous collection of eclectic foods, spices and combinations. All seven of us loved both the drinks and selections in our family style feast!

Went here for anniversary food and wait staff were amazing

Food artistry, wonderful date spot, delicious food, good drink selection, small portions, expensive, very unique

Always delicious and always unique. Service is consistently wonderful. One of our top favorite places for dates and fun nights with friends.

All my friday nights are spent here. They have great drinks at a reasonable price.

Comfortable place to hang out and get some amazing grub.

Food and drinks were excellent, if the portion size a little small.

It's a very cute place with a good vibe and a lot of potential to grow. Flavor profile needs work. Mimosa's made with freshly squeezed juice is a wonderful idea but carrot was a bit too earthy for me. The waiter said that if I don't like their ceviche he'll quit his job LOL. I liked it but I wasn't floored by it; it was confusing, the fish highly under-seasoned and overpowered with that green-curry sauce and BBQ chips. To me it needs more balance, it's a cool idea but as a dish it doesn't come together. The beet salad was good, but not everyone likes goat cheese, and I'd replace it with blue cheese actually. The black olive crumble on top spot on though! The main dishes underwhelming, the start of the ham and eggs was the garlic scone which they don't even make in the house (!) and outsource it from a local bakery. The fried chicken was far too heavy for me, the crispiness was spot on, but the waffle and sirup not a great combination. I'd also add some garlic and salt to give the chicken more flavor, and replace the glazed grapefruit with lemon because it'd add more zest and pop to the overall flavor. The onions pickled with vinegar are a great idea but the whole thing doesn't come together as a dish; it's a bunch of great individual great ideas that need rethinking. The lime panna cotta was very well-balanced, fresh mint was absolutely the right decision, but the whip cream unnecessary, it's too rich. Overall, a really interesting place, and the present really well but to me don't deliver enough flavor-wise (and it's a bit heavy for me), but I'd love to come back and eat more.

Wow! What an amazing place with great creative and delicious recipes. Our company Party was so well managed by the staff and the service was top flight! Highly recommend

The food is unreal...but so are the prices. The ingredients are obviously as fresh as can be, and they really outdo themselves balancing flavors and textures in their dishes. You can't go wrong if the wagyu short rib pasta is on the menu.

Finally managed to show up on the correct day to actually purchase a burger and I've got to say it lived up to the hype.

I loved the fresh ingredients! Every dish was fabulous as well as the service!

Amazing vegetarian food. They have a complete vegetarian food and every dish was well worth my time and money. This is my first review. So I am thoroughly impressed.

It was fabulous! Small plates that are great for sharing so that you can have a little of everything!

Not really a fan of valet parking but the food was good. A bit on the pricey side so just something to be prepared for.

Food, service, drinks, all excellent. The noise level in the dining area was a little high but probably just because everyone was having such a good time. Some of the dishes w enjoyed: Redfish ceviche, tiger s milk, beet, olive, sweet potato curry, chips; Roasted beets, black bean mole, masa fried cheese curds, radish, pepitas; and mushroom, cucumber, olive. Otherwise we devoured before I could get a picture

Stuffed pretzel, grilled greens, cheese, pepperoni spiced mayo

Wow! Just Wow. Fresh amazing food, beautiful plating, one of the best meals I've had in a while.

Great food and service. Rotating brunch menu. a little over priced but quality. Beef hash was on point. Menu shows all food sourcing.

Still not sure what I was eating but it was delicious!

Can't give a recommendation from the menu because everything is amazing

Always amazing. I never leave without a huge smile on my face. Deep fried quail?!?! ******Drops mic

Very creative dishes and thoughtful details to the food. I think the combination of overhype and small portions led to an experience that didn't really wow me. Coming from NYC where good brunch is at another level, I was surprised by what we got for the price. Service was great!

It is a fancy eats in the downtown Austin area. The portions are small though

Really wonderful dinner with so many amazing veggies!

Fun, adventurous menu with items like octopus and chicken hearts. Service was great and the meal was delicious. Valet parking available.

Delicious small plates & cocktails. I would recommend a reservation though.

Great service, food is just okay, recently had the redfish sandwich and I was disappointed

Would give 5 stars, but the portions are really small for the prices here. Ends up being quite an expensive meal, but it is always good.

Outstanding service, atmosphere and food. Totally worth it.

Definitely pretentious, food was tasty and service was good. I don't usually bring a Texas appetite to a tapas place, however groups are $35/person minimum which means it's going to be a 2000+ calorie dinner. 8 or 8 said not going back.

Oh, no sweet-n-low for our diabetic friends, and only 1 dish was properly salted

Atmosphere: Looks fancy on the outside but actually quite hippie on the inside! Don't feel pressured to over dress due to the ratings and cost. Tables inside and outside large wrap around bar with seats as well.
Menu: This is a great place to split meals because their menu is always changing it is farm to table for what is fresh in season. They do not always keep the same menu so you can split menu items to try more options. Make sure to ask questions on menu items some item,s do not come out looking the way you might assume. Also ask about portion size some do not explain that it is only enough for one.
Recommendations: Make reservations, get there early to avoid paying valet, and order the pretzel!

Ceviche was absolutely fantastic. The atmosphere and the personal is so great, they made my day ... and the Watermelon Fresca add a sparkling for all of it!

Hands down the best food and atmosphere in Austin. Extremely creative, seasonal menu where you just have to trust the chef. Because you will not regret it.

Seriously quality food with wonderful vegetarian and meat options. And the overall aesthetic and vibe is very relaxing and lovely.

Make sure you make a reservation though, because this place is popular!

i had a cousin come into town and she asked me to go back here. this place has a nice design. food is like a place in baltimore i loved.

I was so excited to try Odd Duck.... it s on 2 Eater lists. And the taste of its food did not disappoint! The restaurant reservations are on RESY. The inside is beautiful, gorgeous decor. The dishes are all to share. They are so unique and wonderful! I promise you, you ve never had these plates somewhere else (unless it s one of their restaurants). The presentation (which is important to me) could be better to rise to the quality of the dining experience. The food seems to be slopped on the plates. The desserts are heavenly. The peach cobbler was our favorite. We did NOT love their house made sodas. But overall it was an excellent dinner. Bill for 2 people, $170.00.

Had a light lunch. Delicious food. Before I go back (a certainty) I will fast for twelve hours so I have room to try everything on that days menu.

Fun, casual atmosphere. The food was very good and fresh with a lot of interesting flavor combinations. Friendly wait staff was helpful and attentive.

The different types of pairings was awesome & delicious. Checkout their menu for this week. You will want to visit & spend some cash. Start with a few items then try more next time around. Enjoy...

The dishes are excellent in their flavor and combination of ingredients, the sizes are just to satisfy the appetite, they are not large quantities.
The hungry place is relaxed and friendly

The ingredients are fresh and the flavors are paired together tastefully

Modern American food, farm-to-table, great vibes, and awesome waitstaff. Can't sing enough praise about how good this restaurant is.

Wonderful and diverse selection of food and drink, and everything was incredible!

Always top in creativity, quality, and deliciousness. The staff is also extremely friendly...it's like going to eat at a friend's house that happens to be one of the best restaurants in the area!

Cozy atmosphere, still finding their groove but a very welcome addition to the great Brunswick restaurants. I had the Fresno Pete cocktail which was smokey and spicy but not too sweet. Fish tacos had a lot of flavor. I would have liked the bread to be warmer but the place was very busy so I get it that things were cooler than ideal

This is a great farm to table brunch spot. What is brunch without champagne. I had a buttery pastry which it so delicious that you have to get it. The quail tacos and chicken & waffle were both a hit that I recommend. Overall, I would definitely be coming back here next time I visit Austin.

service treated us so kindly. it has an awesome feel to it. feels similar to a restaurant in philadelphia that i enjoyed visiting.

Amazing dinner. Perfect portions and such creative cuisine.

Love this place!! Been several times now and have enjoyed it each time. If you want a table you need to have a reservation but the bar seats are comfortable and the service has always been outstanding. Great wine list too!!

The brick and mortar Odd Duck is everything I thought it would be and more. Granted they don't have the epic pork belly slider the trailer had, their menu is amazing and always changing to give variety. I'm a big fan of the pimento cheese taters as well as the pretzel. And the drinks are great. They are also very accommodating- I came with two toddlers who we had to get to bed fairly soon and was told the wait was an hour long. After we decided we needed to find a new place for the kids, they came out and told us they could make it happen for us within 15 minutes as long as we could finish our meal before their next reservation. It was great customer service and let the adults have a delicious meal before the kids got in bad moods.

They also have a Sunday happy hour with $5 Moscow Mules on draft and it's way better than the drink deals at Gibson and the new Highball across the street. Overall, it's good food, drinks and atmosphere- definitely recommend.

Small but excellent plates. Sit at the bar where you can watch the kitchen work if you can. We've been here 3 times and it's always great; food and service. One of those was for brunch, I highly recommend it. There's also complimentary valet.

Awesome food and atmosphere. Parking is limited but they have valet. very interesting menu with dishes you will not find anywhere else. try not to make any alterations and just trust the chef. I highly recommend the Deep fried egg

Definitely one of the best places in the area. Looking forward to coming back with my coworkers. I can see why they have so many reviews.