We had an amazing Brunch. The service was good considering the size of our party. The decor was…read moreclean and inviting. I had the opportunity to taste many different dishes and they were all delicious. I highly recommend this place for a Soulful Brunch.

Southern Harvest Soul Food - 3 out of 5 stars…read more I hate to be the guy who leaves bad reviews, especially after giving a place multiple chances, but this was unfortunately the last straw for me. I drove nearly an hour to get to this restaurant, excited to try the oxtails. Upon arrival, I was told they were no longer being served because they were out. This marks the third time I've driven there specifically for oxtails and was unable to get them due to being out of stock. This wasn't late in the afternoon either--I arrived right at lunch opening. I know what some of you are thinking: why not call ahead? You're absolutely right. That mistake is on me, and I've definitely learned that lesson. On a previous visit, I tried the shrimp and grits, and I'll give credit where it's due--they were actually phenomenal and easily the best thing I've had there. Unfortunately, my other experiences haven't matched that quality. The last time I visited, I settled for the brisket burrito. While sweet and savory can work together, this one was overwhelmingly sweet and just didn't hit the mark. I also asked for a Diet Coke and was told they only had Sprite, regular Coke, and water, which was surprising. My wife ordered the biscuits and gravy, which had almost no flavor. For a southern soul food restaurant, that was pretty disappointing. I don't plan on coming back. I'm not mad--just disappointed. I hope this review helps others avoid making a long drive expecting a specific dish only to find out it's unavailable.

This is our first time back at the Kettle since returning to OC last September and it is just as I…read moreremember: tasty, down home cooking and friendly folks. I asked our very helpful and sweet server Jersey if she had only 2 choices with one being chicken fried chicken or the daily special Taco Salad, which would she go with and she said the taco salad. So, that's what I ordered. It was very tasty, loaded with 2 types of cheese a side of Jalapeño (which I gave to hubby) alot of fresh tomatoes and lettuce, a side of salsa and sour cream served in a somewhat crispy tortilla shell. And the shell is the only reason for a 4 star vs 5, the shell wasn't as light and crispy as I like it. It tasted as if they fried it several hours ago and honestly, I get why they did it that way as it saves time but the shell just left me disappointed. Hubby ordered a patty melt with fries. We came into town to scope out the Jacksonville Landing for future bass fishing mornings and when I told him we were stopping in here for lunch he already knew he was having the melt. I mean, he thought about it for 90 minutes lol. I've had their melts before and it is yummy. I think though the fries were the star on his plate. They were crispy on the outside and pillowy on the inside and topped with something akin to Old Bay Seasoning. And they were HOT! Y'all, i mean, they're only fries but rhey were PERFECT! I am seriously alreasy looking forward to our 1st fishing adventure just so we can have lunch at the Kettle once we've caught all the bass. Jersey was quite attentive, but not hovering and warm friendly like only you'll find in the south. Oh, bestie told me to get the chocolate torte because she said, literally, "it's life altering." However, I forgot to so, just another thing for me to enjoy after our initial fishing trip. In some ways, you can go home again.

Food is great, and the service is friendly and professional…read more My favorite is a hot open face roast beef sandwich. Fries are fantastic always hot..

Great staff , extremly busy on a rainy Saturday and all had smiles…read more Amazing food Bbq sandwich with slaw Fries Potato salad

I have been travelling to Jacksonville NC for a while and see Smithfield's (what seems like)…read moreeverywhere. I go past and think....BBQ sounds good. When I went it was after work and I was on the hungry side. I park the rental and go inside. First thing I notice was how clean the place was. Spotless. A dude was cleaning the tables, another person was cleaning the windows. Spotless. The menu is straight forward. You can smell the chicken and pork cooking. I decide on the Bar B-Q sandwich. I get a side of baked beans. She takes the order and I grab a seat. It's not long and my order is ready. I took it for takeout and went back to the hotel. The sandwich didn't taste right. I am good with the coleslaw on the sandwich but the meat had an off taste to it. The baked beans could have been better...they had a funk to them that couldn't be ignored. So, the advice from my coworkers was right. My next visit to Jacksonville will include a different BBQ restaurant.

I recently had an 80th Birthday Party for my wife, attended by 32 guests and held in the large…read moreprivate room. The banquet food was comprised of a menu of 8 exceptional items. We had leftovers to go, as well. The Manager - Stephanie was an absolute pleasure to work with in setting up the event and was there to supervise from afar the three exceptional bartender/servers. Beyond professional and friendly, I could not have asked for more. Thank You Ducks. GREAT JOB. Frank and Linda Duggan

Another truly outstanding experience at Duck's Bar and Grill…read more From one business owner to another, I have a deep appreciation for what you're doing here. Everything--from the atmosphere to the execution--is top tier. But what really sets you apart is your attention to detail and genuine care for your customers. Our waitress tonight, Kaila, was absolutely phenomenal. She picked up on something most people would overlook--I don't use straws--and brought my drink without one, without me even having to ask. That may seem small to some, but to me, that level of awareness and intentional service speaks volumes. It's those little things that create unforgettable experiences and separate good businesses from truly great ones. Kaila absolutely crushed it tonight, and it's clear your team is operating at a very high level. Keep doing what you're doing--you've built something special.

Great food. Everything was hot and fresh. Clean restaurant and the staff was very friendly.read more

Brand new chicken place to Jacksonville. Although we have a lot of other chicken places this one…read morethe service is good. The teenagers were friendly and courteous. Looking around place is clean and tidy. They clear the tables for you. Drink station. Let me tell you about their made in house drinks. Sweet tea, in my opinion, needs more sweet. The lemonade wasn't terrible. The staff also brings your food to the table which I like. The in-house made sauces are dipp-o-lishious. I'm a big dipper person so I like options. Prices are pretty reasonable. And they have a rewards program to earn free food.

Great staff and yummy food! I really like the fries, fried shrimp and broccoli. The chicken…read moretenders are fun too. We have enjoyed the grill fish too.

Good food...but not great. We got steamed meals, but next time will opt for fried, since that seems…read moreto be most popular. Counter service was great and very friendly.

The food was good all the way around except my daughter's steak. Asked mid rare and it came out…read morerare. The service good, never ran out of drinks and never had to ask for anything to be fixed, she nailed it. The decor and feel is a little classy. The cost was 100$ for three peeps. Def recommend if you want something for a date or celebration.

Lunch today at Cheddars was great! We were very pleased/impressed with what we ordered. My…read moreboyfriend enjoyed the pork chop dinner and my country fried chicken was fresh, perfectly seasoned and breaded. We ordered all of this, plus an extra side AND the delicious Pain Killer for all under $50! We will certainly be back.

Staff: The lady that seated our large group was super helpful as a good number of our party had not…read moreeaten there. She explained the available meal options and even brought out a sample platter for us to make an informed decision on our individual meal choices. She described all the sauces available with recommendations on mixing sauces as an alternative option. She was super sweet to bring us desserts to end our delicious meal. All the workers there were really nice and helpful! Parking: Easy and plenty. Space: The restaurant was decorated with all things in support and honoring those of service (firefighters, veteran, military, etc.). Open seating after placing your order. Average noise just really depending on how full the restaurant is. Clean and tidy, including the bathroom. Overall, good food and good vibes! Go give them a try if in the area

First time trying Mission BBQ since reading they are top 5 chaon for brisket. I'll have to say…read morethey definitely know what they're doing. Brisket was delicious, ribs were really good. BBQ beans and creamy corn sides were both good. Cornbread was some of the lightest fluffy I've ever had. They have a total of 8 sauces so you can find your favorite. Have to ask for white sauce. Service was fantastic for a seat yourself place. "Myra" circled the seating area offering samples, explained sauces, checked if you needed anything. Place was clean and well kept