Odd Duck

4.4

20 Reviews

$50 and over

International

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Innovative
Vegetarian-friendly
Great for creative cocktails

Odd Duck offers a world-cuisine shareable menu that changes often based on what is in season and the whims of the chef team, supported by an exceptionally curated selection of craft cocktails, wine, beer & n/a options for beverages. We offer options for all types of diners - vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores - and are exceptionally accommodating of dietary restrictions & allergies. A winner of countless awards, one of USA Today's Best Restaurants in America 2024, and a multiple James Beard Award semi-finalist, Odd Duck is a lovely casual dining option for the adventurous and a great place to celebrate any special occasion.

Reservations always recommended, but the same menu is served in the bar area to walk-in guests.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
International, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Bar Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Happy Hour - Bar Only Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(414) 763-5881
Website
http://www.oddduckrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Samuel Ek & Ross Bachhuber

Location
939 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Neighborhood
Milwaukee
Cross street
S 2nd St and W Mineral St
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 20 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Wisconsin
Innovative
Wisconsin
Hot spot
Wisconsin
Lively
Milwaukee
Innovative
Milwaukee
Hot spot
Milwaukee
Romantic
Milwaukee
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Odd Duck offers "excellent food & service" with a menu that delights both vegetarians and omnivores. Guests enjoy "phenomenal flavors" and a welcoming atmosphere. Reservations are recommended for this Milwaukee favorite, loved for its "varied and changing menu" and inviting decor. A terrific spot for both regulars and newcomers.

20 Reviews

E
Eleanor
Baltimore
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The ambiance was nice with candles and mood lighting, and we were seated in one of the booths. We enjoyed our drinks, and I also appreciated the wide variety of options. They have a mid-sized liquor list, a good wine list, and non-alcoholic options. We ordered snacks, a charcuterie board, and 6 small plates for 4 people. We finished our food and were pretty full by the end. The dishes were fantastic, and we particularly enjoyed the fried wild rice and the chicken chorizo. There weren’t any dishes that we disliked. Overall this was a great experience and a good place to celebrate a birthday. I anticipate that we’ll return in the future.
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Rachel
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great. Food was ok but none of the dishes were exceptional/very remarkable.
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Trisha
Dallas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the seasonal, local, and farm to table approach! The food and staff were wonderful!
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Gary
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The overall price for the quantity of the food was too much for the portion sizes. The food was tasty when it arrived but some of our dishes felt like they were sitting for a little bit before arriving. The waiter seemed like he didn’t want to be there or at least serving us, wasn’t very personable. The atmosphere was nice and quaint but as more guests arrived it was hard to hear.
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Shelly
Milwaukee
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
While we enjoyed the atmosphere and the service was excellent, the size of the meat options did not align with the cost. I have been to other small plate restaurants but all of the meat options were way overpriced. At most they should have been $15. The duck confit portion was so tiny for $23. The vegetable sides were much more appropriate to the cost. If you go, just be prepared to spend $$$ or leave still wanting more.
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Michael
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Best restaurant in Milwaukee for taste and unique food. Noise level high which makes it hard to have a quiet conversation . Still would highly recommend.
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Michael
Milwaukee
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a terrific experience at Odd Duck. The oysters and hamachi crudo were spot on!
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Bobby
Milwaukee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food & service!! Especially when vegetarians and omnivores gather. Highly recommend!!!
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lynne
Milwaukee
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We felt we were being rushed during our dinner. We sat down at 71`5 and our meal was done by 8- we did then have dessert and coffee.
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Darcie
Milwaukee
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
We were glad to finally visit this Milwaukee favorite. Very glad to have made reservations because it was a busy Friday evening.
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FAQs

Odd Duck is rated 4.4 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

939 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Additional information

Cross street
S 2nd St and W Mineral St
Neighborhood
Milwaukee
Hours of operation
Bar Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Happy Hour - Bar Only Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
International, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Samuel Ek & Ross Bachhuber
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.oddduckrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(414) 763-5881

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