Restaurant

Sour Duck Market

AmericanAustin$$

Sour Duck Market is one of the best american restaurants in Austin for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Austin.

Sour Duck Market occupies a particular register that Austin tends to either nail or badly fake: the market-café hybrid that feels like it exists for the people who live around it, not for the people who drove across town to feel like the…

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Rating (Google) 9.0
2,368 reviews
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9.0
Rating
Based on 2368 reviews
Best for
date night
Price and pace
Moderate spend
Neighborhood
Austin · 1814 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78702, USA
Price
Moderate spend
Google rating
9.0 from 2,368 reviews
Address
Austin | 1814 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78702, USA
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What to order

Signature dishes at Sour Duck Market

Purple Hull Pea Hummus

tomato, cilantro, onion, jalapeno, tadka oil, toasted baguette

Sour Cream & Onion Beets

marinated beets, sour cream & onion dip, salt & vinegar potato chips

TX Farm Salad

field greens, shaved radish, maple mustard vinaigrette, cured squash, cherry tomato, charred peppers, mole granola, queso fresco

Fish 'n' Chips

beer battered redfish, tartar sauce, charred lime, chow chow

Smoked Half Chicken

boneless half chicken, tex mex spice, spring salad, golden raisin, dill, river field farm veggies, sourdough croutons

Why go

What makes Sour Duck Market worth the move

Sour Duck Market is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Purple Hull Pea Hummus and Sour Cream & Onion Beets also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 2,368 Google reviews.

What to know fast

Public rating
9.0 from 2,368 Google reviews
Best for
date night
Style
American in Austin
Spend
Moderate spend

Best for

Know before you go

Google rating: 9.0 from 2,368 reviews
Price point: $$
Popular dishes: Purple Hull Pea Hummus, Sour Cream & Onion Beets, TX Farm Salad
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0 diner reviews · reviewed by Sophie Laurent for Sour Duck Market

Google snapshot
9.0 from 2,368 reviews
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Editorial review by Sophie Laurent
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For now, Sour Duck Market holds a 9.0 rating across 2,368 Google reviews.

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Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Sour Duck Market serve?

Sour Duck Market is a American restaurant located in Austin, Austin. Sour Duck Market occupies a particular register that Austin tends to either nail or badly fake: the market-café hybrid that feels like it exists for the people who live around it, not for the people who drove across town to feel like the…

What is Sour Duck Market best for?

Sour Duck Market is best for date night. Sour Duck Market is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Purple Hull Pea Hummus and Sour Cream & Onion Beets also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 2,368 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Sour Duck Market?

Sour Duck Market is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.0 from 2,368 reviews

What should I order at Sour Duck Market?

Start with Purple Hull Pea Hummus, Sour Cream & Onion Beets, TX Farm Salad and Fish 'n' Chips. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Sour Duck Market worth visiting?

Sour Duck Market holds a 9.0 Google rating from 2,368 reviews. Sour Duck Market is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Purple Hull Pea Hummus and Sour Cream & Onion Beets also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 2,368 Google reviews.

Where is Sour Duck Market located?

Sour Duck Market is located at 1814 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78702, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Sour Duck Market good for a date night?

Yes — Sour Duck Market is tagged for date night dining. Sour Duck Market is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Purple Hull Pea Hummus and Sour Cream & Onion Beets also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 2,368 Google reviews.

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