WHISTLING DUCK – American
A Southern American tavern set under the oaks at Candler Hills in Ocala, low-country in its decor and porch-minded in its hospitality. The kitchen cooks Florida ingredients with a Carolina accent: duck puppies, Church Lady deviled eggs, fried green tomatoes, cornbread served with sorghum butter, bacon-wrapped meatloaf, a Southern BLT, country fried steak, fish and chips and a smashburger built from pasture-raised Florida beef. Cocktails are handmade and priced kindly. Guests single out the cornbread and the staff, who work the room attentively. Open for lunch and dinner, seven days.
8139 SW 90th Terrace RD, Ocala, FL 34481 352-861-9720 https://whistlingduckocala.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at WHISTLING DUCK
Dairy-Free at WHISTLING DUCK
WHISTLING DUCK in Ocala has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mushrooms and Grits, Low Country Collard Greens and Stewed Okra & Tomatoes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at WHISTLING DUCK
WHISTLING DUCK in Ocala has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chilled Shrimp, Chicken Fried Cauliflower and Low Country Collard Greens. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at WHISTLING DUCK
WHISTLING DUCK in Ocala has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bourbonyaki Brussel Sprouts, Cornbread and Duckpuppies. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at WHISTLING DUCK
WHISTLING DUCK in Ocala has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chilled Shrimp and Chicken + Dumplings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at WHISTLING DUCK
WHISTLING DUCK in Ocala has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chilled Shrimp and Steak Frites - NY Strip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at WHISTLING DUCK
WHISTLING DUCK in Ocala has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chilled Shrimp and Steak Frites - NY Strip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at WHISTLING DUCK
WHISTLING DUCK in Ocala has 16 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mushrooms and Grits, Watermelon-Mint Spritz and Garden District 75. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at WHISTLING DUCK
WHISTLING DUCK in Ocala has 28 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bourbonyaki Brussel Sprouts, Cornbread and Duckpuppies. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at WHISTLING DUCK
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Signature Burger | 76.4 g | 46.1 g |
| Little Gem Salad | 61.2 g | 43 g |
| Chicken + Dumplings | 5 g | 37.8 g |
| Chilled Shrimp | 5 g | 37.2 g |
| Chicken & Waffle | 18.9 g | 28.7 g |
| Smashburger | 79.3 g | 25.7 g |
| Two Farm Eggs | 63 g | 24.1 g |
| Short Rib | 80.9 g | 23.2 g |
| Avocado Toast | 32 g | 23 g |
| The Dog | 20 g | 17.7 g |
| Fried Green Tomatoes | 9 g | 16.4 g |
| Tomato & Burrata | 6.7 g | 15.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
To Begin & Share
- Cornbread - $6: sorghum butter, toasted pecans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Green Tomatoes - $10: cornmeal crusted, pimento buttermilk dressing, chow chow Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot & Crispy Shrimp - $12: buttermilk fried key west pinks, southern green goddess, hot honey, benne seed Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Meats Nachos - $14: smoked ‘n pulled chicken and pork, queso, street corn, jalapeño, tomato, pico de gallo, crema Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pretzel - $12: drunken mustard, cheese sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buttermilk Fried Chicken Wings - $12: hot honey drizzle, green onion, benne seeds Available at: dinner, lunch
- Church Lady Deviled Eggs - $10: pickled mustard, crackling, bourbon smoke paprika Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Chips & Dips - $10: house pimento cheese, charred onion dip, ritz crackers, house-made potato chips, pork rinds Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Pickles - $6: chicken fried house-made pickles, buttermilk pimento ranch dipping sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duckpuppies - $7: sweet & salty hushpuppies, whipped sorghum butter, smoked salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Supper Biscuits - $5: florida cane syrup butter, seasonal jam, sea salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Chilled Shrimp - $16: cocktail and rose marie sauces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Garden & Field
- Low Country Caesar - $13: chopped romaine, cheese cracklin’, cornbread croutons Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato & Burrata - $14: baby heirlooms, cucumber, shallot, cornbread, southern green goddess dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Little Gem Salad - $11: local citrus, ricotta salata, toasted pecans, sweet tea vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Handhelds
- Fried Joyce Farms Honey Chicken Sandwich - $16: buttermilk dressing, lettuce, brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southern BLT - $14: pecan wood smoked bacon, lettuce, fried green tomato, duke’s mayo, sourdough bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smashburger - $14: smashed patties, American cheese, house dill pickles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Signature Burger - $16: smashed patties, farmhouse cheddar, bacon-onion jam, come back sauce, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gulf Shores Fish Sandwich - $18: local fish, fennel apple slaw, come back sauce, brioche bun Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butcher’s Cut Steak Sandwich - $18: grilled steak, gouda, apple slaw, tomato-bacon jam, sourdough toast Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Dog - $10: ft. mccoy 100% beef hot dog, fixins, crispy fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Melty Grill Cheese & Soup - $12: parmesean crusted brioche, secret cheese blend, collard pesto, sliced tomato, cup of creamy tomato bisque Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Pan Seared Day Fish - $32: garden tomato and barley relish, herb salad Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish & Chips - $17: crispy fried fish, malt vinegar & sea salt fries, WD cole slaw, low country tartar sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheesy Pasta - $16: orecchiette pasta, secret cheese blend, cornbread-bacon crumble, smoked and pulled pork or chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushrooms and Grits - $18: local mushrooms, stone ground grits, stewed okra and tomato Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Country Fried Steak - $22: hand breaded top sirloin, smashed potatoes, collard greens, pan gravy Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Duck - $28: confit duck leg, stone ground gouda grits, red eye gravy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Heritage Pork Chop - $25: bone-in chop, carolina gold “hoppin john”, fennel apple slaw, crispy cracklins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken + Dumplings - $20: crispy chicken thigh, root vegetables, buttermilk dumplings, black pepper gravy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fried Cauliflower - $18: smashed poatatoes, bourbonyaki brussels, southern green goddess Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Short Rib - $28: cheerwine glaze, cheese grits, bourbonyaki brussels sprouts, pickled mustard seed Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf - $22: ground and smoked, smashed potatoes, braised collard greens, mushroom gravy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Frites - NY Strip - $40: duck fat fries, herb butter Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Frites - Tenderloin Filet - $45: duck fat fries, herb butter Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Frites - Bavette - $37: duck fat fries, herb butter Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch
- Two Farm Eggs - $12: crisp potatoes, bacon, toast Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Whistling Duck Skillet - $14: potatoes, peppers, ham, two fried eggs, saw mill gravy, biscuit Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken & Waffle - $16: hand breaded tenders, malted waffle, bourbon brown sugar syrup, whipped sorghum butter Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Saturday Morning Waffle - $12: belgian style waffle, fried apples, chantilly cream, cinnamon toast crunch cereal Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Avocado Toast - $10: grilled sourdough, smashed avocado, deviled egg salad, pickled peppers, country ham Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Fixins & Sides
- Cast Iron Mac & Cheese - $5: aged cheddar, crispy breadcrumbs, green onion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buttery Smashed Potatoes - $5: soft and crispy youkon golds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Low Country Collard Greens - $6 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bourbonyaki Brussel Sprouts - $6: chili butter, peanut-beene seed crumble Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stewed Okra & Tomatoes - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hoppin Johns - $5: black-eyed peas, carolina gold rice, bacon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Fat Fries - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Watermelon Mint Julep: Bourbon, Watermelon, Demerara, Mint Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chicory-Pecan Old Fashioned: Rye, Demerara, Chicory Pecan bitters, Orange Oil, Toasted Pecan Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mississippi Delta Gibson: Vodka, Dry Vermouth, Crawfish Boil Bitters, Okra Brine, Saline Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Old Florida Daiquiri: White Rum, Persian Lime Juice, Demerara, Polynesian Kiss Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Lowcountry Paloma: Tequila Blanco, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Lime Cordial, Fuego Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Garden District 75: Gin, Lemon, Rose Cordial, Cucumber Lavender Bitters, Dry Bubbles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Biscuit Sour: Bonded Bourbon, Lemon, Creole (Pecan) Orgeat, Saline, Nutmeg, Pecan Crumble Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Charleston Cobbler: Amontillado Sherry, Aged Rum, Blood Orange, Pineapple, Polynesian Kiss Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Bluegrass & Spice Smash: Rye, Lime, Falernum, Basil, Cucumber Lavender Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Bayou Buck: Aged Rum, Blood Orange, Lemon, Ginger Syrup, Fuego Bitters, Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- High Cotton Collins: Vodka, Lemon, Ginger Syrup, Basil, Cucumber, Cucumber Lavender Bitters, Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Porch Swing Sweet-Tea Collins: Sweet Tea, Lemon, Demerara, Cucumber Lavender Bitters, Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Watermelon-Mint Spritz: Watermelon, Lime, Ginger Syrup, Fuego Bitters, Soda, Chili-lime Salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Ruby Red Paloma Zero: Ruby Red Grapefruit, Lime, Cajun Grenadine, Fuego Bitters, Rosemary Sprig, Salted Rim Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Pineapple Switchel Cooler: Pineapple, Apple Cider Vinegar, El Guapo Ginger Syrup, Polynesian Kiss Bitters, Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about WHISTLING DUCK
- Is WHISTLING DUCK dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. WHISTLING DUCK has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mushrooms and Grits, Low Country Collard Greens and Stewed Okra & Tomatoes.
- What can I eat at WHISTLING DUCK on a dairy-free diet?
- Mushrooms and Grits, Low Country Collard Greens and Stewed Okra & Tomatoes carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does WHISTLING DUCK have vegan options?
- Yes. 16 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Mushrooms and Grits and Watermelon-Mint Spritz.
- Is WHISTLING DUCK gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at WHISTLING DUCK?
- Signature Burger, at roughly 46.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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