This one has been in our list to try for a while and we finally made it in. Right off the bat the food was amazing and the service even better, from the hostesses to our bartender/ server. There are a couple of things that absolutely stand out though.
First, the cornbread on a skillet. No exaggeration but it's the best I've had in... maybe ever. The butter they put on top, just the right amount of sweetness with a most dough. Seriously, get it.
Then there's how they serve the meal. They recommend sharing vs ordering singly. Great 'cause that's how we usually eat. Each dish was brought out separately, with just the perfect amount of time between each one. I swear that they must be discreetly monitoring their tables because the pace was so perfect; you finish a dish, hand a little conversation and then the next one comes out for you to enjoy. It's really a great experience because the table never feels cluttered or anything rushed.
The menu is seasonal and changes regularly, so that's plenty of incentive for us to go back. So long as they keep the cornbread....
If it’s ever your first time in Austin, or even a seasoned local, I recommend you to try odd duck. The friendly staff is what first caught my eye as soon as I walked in the door, and it was the staff’s attentiveness that blew me away. Glasses were always full with water and dishes were meticulously explained. The drinks were fantastic (bourbon eggnog). The chicken heart skewers were a bit too salty for my liking but the texture was good. The ceviche was nice and fresh and the quail was amazing. The cornbread was honestly the highlight of the meal with the wagyu coming close behind. Overall I’d highly recommend this restaurant and I’d go back in a heartbeat if I were in Austin again.
After 4 years, so glad to be back here again! We really enjoyed everything we had! Shrimp was super crispy, mushroom pasta is must have! So so good! Drinks were pretty good too. Can’t wait to come by again!
1201 S Lamar Blvd - Austin
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