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Food Network host to open new restaurant in Round Rock

Helmed by television host and restaurateur John Green, Odds Bar & Bistro will serve up elevated bar fare and craft cocktails.

December 10, 2024 • 
Morgan O’Neal
A tuna tower is plated on a white plate and garnished with cilantro. The colorful dish includes avocado, pineapple, edamame, and more ingredients.

Odds Bar & Bistro aims to blend upscale and casual dining in an inviting atmosphere.

Photo courtesy of Odds Bar & Bistro

Move over, Hollywood — yet another celebrity-owned restaurant is making its way to the Austin area.

John Green, host of Food Network’s “On the Rocks,” will launch Odds Bar & Bistro in Round Rock on Saturday, Jan. 11.

Green envisions the restaurant as a community hub where folks can gather to socialize and watch sports over elevated bar fare + creative drinks.

John Green stands beside another chef. Both are wearing classic, white chef uniforms and stand in a stainless steel kitchen. Both men hold their thumbs up and smile for the photo. In the background, spices are stacked on two shelves.

John Green (right) was the host of Food Network’s first-ever bar show.

Photo courtesy of Odds Bar & Bistro

Here’s a peek at what’s on the menu:

  • Chicken wings prepared in a 24-hour garlic brine
  • Braised short ribs, which are slow-cooked for six hours in a tomato and red wine sauce
  • “Odds French Toast” with fresh berries and whipped cream
A plate of thick-cut French toast sits on a gray plate. It's garnished with whipped cream, strawberries, blueberries, and mint. In the background, more plates of food, knives, bowls, and a chef's hands are visible at the counter.

Stop by at brunch for thick-cut French toast with fresh berries and whipped cream.

Photo courtesy of Odds Bar & Bistro

Looking for a libation? The bar will put an “odd” spin on classic cocktails like the French 75 and the New York Sour. Plus, expect a curated wine list and local beer.

Psst — stop by during opening weekend to claim a free appetizer with any entree purchased.

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