Odd Duck
11 expert reviews
“Where Austin goes to eat the next big thing.”
– Bon Appétit
Zagat
4.5
"Barley Swine chef Bryce Gilmore has returned to his culinary roots, opening this brick-and-mortar version of his popular first project on the site of the original food trailer in South Austin." Full review
Austin Chronicle
"The food...is innovative and thoughtful... delivering appealing texture and flavor contrasts and combinations." Full review
Fodor's
"This food truck turned brick and mortar was an early trailblazer of the city’s farm to table movement, thanks to chef Bryce Gilmore’s inventive take on locally sourced, modern American cuisine." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Gourmet food served out of a funky trailer. BYOB."
Condé Nast Traveler
"The food trailer-turned-restaurant from highly esteemed chef Bryce Gilmore celebrates local Texas food and drinks." Full review
The Infatuation
"Aesthetically, Odd Duck is an idealized version of all things Southern: friendliness, homey-ness, vintage-y decorations that definitely aren’t actually vintage." Full review
Tasting Table
"This Zilker brick-and-mortar spot replaced Bryce Gilmore's original food truck, but the vibe is more relaxed compared to its fancier sister restaurant, Barley Swine." Full review
Time Out
"The culinary masterminds at Odd Duck are known for changing things up as they please, but the burger on their lunch menu is always a winner." Full review
Gayot
14.0
"Bryce Gilmore's endeavor features fresh and local ingredients crowned with char." Full review
Bon Appétit
"At the Odd Duck, a New American restaurant in Austin, Lina Tran makes an earthy yaupon tea panna cotta with chamomile honey, sprinkled with a seeded puffed rice granola"
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