Wisconsin Eatery Named One of the 100 Best in the U.S.

I'm not going to lie, writing about food makes me mighty hungry. Like many people, I am a snacker.

The hazards of snacking are losing your appetite for dinner. Somewhere, I can hear my mom warning about just that.

If you're a foodie who saves their appetite for an amazing dining experience, you may need to make the trip to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to find one of the top restaurants in the U.S.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is Home to a Top 100 Restaurant in the U.S.

The folks at Yelp have put out their Best 100 Restaurants of 2025 list. Certainly an honor to be on any favorable list, it's a real honor when a Milwaukee eatery makes a list dominated by East and West Coast options.

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In fact, outside of Chicago, Illinois, no midwestern establishment is on the list, aside from the one Milwaukee selection.

At number 61 on the Yelp list is Odd Duck. A restaurant that is big on creativity, Odd Duck offers a dynamic and ever-changing menu of globally inspired small plates and shareable dishes, emphasizing local ingredients.

Odd Duck Has a Unique, Maybe Odd to Some, Menu

Without being labeled as a specific food genre, they offer options for omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans alike.

You'll find truly unique offerings like Lamb Birria Empanadas, Odd Duck Cassoulet, and a selection of house-made charcuterie items like Pork Rillettes and Beef Tongue Pastrami.

Odd Duck has tons of glowing reviews on Yelp and certainly appears to be well worth the visit.

The prices don't seem too high, either, though it's a bit of a trek to get there if you're in Eastern Iowa.

Odd Duck is right up my alley and seems worth a visit. How about you? Let me know!

Oh, and do you agree with ChatGPT? I asked it what the top 20 snobbiest cities in Iowa re.