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At odd | duck in Kitchener, the team describes their approach as “modern fine dining that’s fun.” They take pride in pushing boundaries and reimagining the dining experience. The result is a menu that feels both inventive and approachable, earning the restaurant a Michelin Recommended distinction for 2026.
The current savoury offerings change with the seasons, but a few standouts give a sense of the kitchen’s ambition. Start with the octopus carpaccio – braised octopus paired with compressed apple-peach vinaigrette, apple and apricot gel, and a garlic chive and gochugaru oil. Or try the mushroom ‘tart’, a laminated pastry topped with Noki Farms mushrooms, mushroom cream, and a tobacco-smoked fig. For something heartier, the duck duo features a lemongrass-roasted breast and a confit thigh croquette, served with farro salad and a black currant and blackberry hen jus. The heritage hen is a Chantecler bird prepared three ways: herb-brined suprême, confit thigh croquette, and confit-roasted drumstick. Desserts like the rhubarb vol-au-vent with sweetgrass ice cream and the turon – a sweet spring roll with roasted Thai banana and coconut jackfruit ice cream – round out the meal.
Beyond the food, odd | duck operates a bottle shop and the Thirsty Duck Wine Club, which offers curated selections of sustainable, organic, and biodynamic wines unavailable at the LCBO. The wine list itself moves constantly, with options ranging from Austrian Zweigelt to Georgian amber wines. The restaurant also offers a selection of cocktails, zero-proof drinks, and local beers.
Located at 93 Ontario Street South, odd | duck is a spot that balances creativity with comfort – a place where modern fine dining feels genuinely fun, not stuffy. The Michelin Recommended nod confirms what locals already know: this is a restaurant worth seeking out.
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