I had been staying at hotel near this place and decided to try it out. This is a family owned place with food that is made with love! Wow! I was extremely surprised how savory and delicious the food was. I had everything on the menu from the curry goat to the BBQ chicken wings. The oxtails are to die for. Call ahead and make sure they have them because they sell out fast. It’s a small place. No tables but worth the trip!! Feeds the soul if you know what I mean.
Parking: Parking is free, pull in and find a spot to park. Parking is also available in front of restaurant on the street.
This is a carryout only establishment. The Staff was super friendly and helpful. Every family has the one person who is a terrible cook but doesn't know it Mr. or Mrs. Duckman, who's ever the cook, is that person. I've had the opportunity to have many Jamaican meals from home cooks and professionals all were better than Duckman's. I ordered food for my family; we didn't enjoy anything. I ordered Jerk Chicken dinner with cabbage and red beans and rice (rice and peas) Stewed Chicken with mac and cheese and sweet potatoes. The entrees: The spices didn't marry well. Jerk Chicken someone hasn't learned how to properly use a grill the jerk chicken was reminiscent of bad backyard barbecues with the flappy chicken skin and dry meat. Stew chicken had sauce and was moist, but it wasn't tasty it was spicy but yet lacked flavor. The sides: red beans and rice was actually what Caribbean people call rice and peas (rice usually cooked with a bit of coconut milk and dried beans are added) it didn't taste like any coconut milk was used. The cabbage wasn't bad it didn't have carrots like I've had from every other Jamaican, but no biggie. The mac and cheese was straight out of the box cheese flavor packet used but no milk to mix it topped with cheese that looked melted hours prior. The sweet potatoes were over cooked but tasted ok. I got someone's banana pudding by mistake. I do not like banana pudding at all. I hate bananas and can't stand soggy cookies, so I didn't try it. My teenage son who eats everything tried it and hated it, so he threw it away. I cannot recommend this place to anyone
Parking: small parking lot but it's fine
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Kali Berlik
Delish! The flavor is on point! The whole chicken is so smoky and seasoned beautifully. The portions are very generous.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Beans and Rice, Candied Yams, Curry Chicken, Brown Stew, Whole Jerk Chicken
Melayah Gaither
?I highly recommend this place to any and everybody. If anyone haven't tried their food you need to try it right now like Asap! I promise you will not be disappointed. My hubby & I enjoyed their delicious food and we will be contacting them again. The food was on point ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brooklyn Anderson
My husband and I's truck broke down the employee at the counter was kind enough to step out and help us. As well as another customer came out to help. You do NOT get customer service like this. While we were waiting before our vehicle broke down we had placed an order and if you have never ordered here you are truly missing out on some quality food and service??. We are truly grateful for everyone's help.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicole Ackerman
We got the jerk chicken tacos. They definitely were NOT as good as we remember them. Very dry.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Steam Cabbage, Candied Yams
Samuel Morales Paz
Everything was good and food was prepared as expected but the sides could be better and maybe also come up decent baked cakes and pies as an option for a side
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zeta Davis
May I start off with excellent customer service.and Today was my 3rd and final time eating at this establishment. The 1st time was ok, nothing to really rave about. The 2nd time my sister's and I went and it was horrible. And today wasn't any better. The only thing that was good was the cabbage. The chicken wasn't that bad but the beans and rice was so bland. No flavor whatsoever and very, very dry!!! Highly disappointed because there's no Jamaican restaurants near me. I drove 30 minutes from Rockford.
the rib tips and wings were fantastic.
jerk chicken was really good.
curry chicken was tasty.
veggies were great
everything I tried was good I had him do a sampler.. Def going back
Zoë Mathieu
Awesome spot, delicious food, quality & quick service. Lived in Tampa and just moved to the area…so glad to have this family owned business in our community.
I LOVE DUCKMANS!!! I’ve been here at least 30+ times since trying it for the first time 2 years. It’s a bit of drive for me but worth it!! The young man who helps me is always nice and helpful!! I need to try more things but the jerk chicken,oxtails,goats and sides are just perfect!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kaylee
my favorites was the Mac n cheese and chicken ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Santay Mckinney
Sorry for the inconvenience that we may of caused Duckman's Jerk Shack Caribbean Cuisine has moved into its very own building located at 715 S Galena in Freeport IL across the street from the old address. The phone number is still the same as well as website. We would like to Thank all of our friends, family and our dear customers for your support OCTOBER 25 will make 6 years of being in business there is no better way to celebrate than to be in your own building. So Thank you all for making this possible we are still here stop on by. Much Love from the Jerk Shack!
Food Off The
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Rib, Steam Cabbage, Chops, Macaroni & Cheese, Red Beans and Rice, Jerk Wings, Candied Yams, Curry Chicken, Whole Jerk Chicken
I had been staying at hotel near this place and decided to try it out. This is a family owned place with food that is made with love! Wow! I was extremely surprised how savory and delicious the food was. I had everything on the menu from the curry goat to the BBQ chicken wings. The oxtails are to die for. Call ahead and make sure they have them because they sell out fast. It’s a small place. No tables but worth the trip!! Feeds the soul if you know what I mean.
Parking: Parking is free, pull in and find a spot to park. Parking is also available in front of restaurant on the street.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Rib, Peach Cobbler, 3 Jerk Tacos, Jerk Chicken Burrito, Jerk Chicken Sandwich, Steam Cabbage, Chops, Banana Pudding, Macaroni & Cheese, Red Beans and Rice, Jerk Wings, Candied Yams, Curry Chicken, Brown Stew, Jerk Sauce, Whole Jerk Chicken
Great oxtails and ribs and pasta and yams
Parking: Parking lot and street parking
Kid-friendliness: Kid are welcome
Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible and assistents
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Rib, Peach Cobbler, Banana Pudding, Jerk Wings, Candied Yams
This is a carryout only establishment. The Staff was super friendly and helpful. Every family has the one person who is a terrible cook but doesn't know it Mr. or Mrs. Duckman, who's ever the cook, is that person. I've had the opportunity to have many Jamaican meals from home cooks and professionals all were better than Duckman's. I ordered food for my family; we didn't enjoy anything. I ordered Jerk Chicken dinner with cabbage and red beans and rice (rice and peas) Stewed Chicken with mac and cheese and sweet potatoes. The entrees: The spices didn't marry well. Jerk Chicken someone hasn't learned how to properly use a grill the jerk chicken was reminiscent of bad backyard barbecues with the flappy chicken skin and dry meat. Stew chicken had sauce and was moist, but it wasn't tasty it was spicy but yet lacked flavor. The sides: red beans and rice was actually what Caribbean people call rice and peas (rice usually cooked with a bit of coconut milk and dried beans are added) it didn't taste like any coconut milk was used. The cabbage wasn't bad it didn't have carrots like I've had from every other Jamaican, but no biggie. The mac and cheese was straight out of the box cheese flavor packet used but no milk to mix it topped with cheese that looked melted hours prior. The sweet potatoes were over cooked but tasted ok. I got someone's banana pudding by mistake. I do not like banana pudding at all. I hate bananas and can't stand soggy cookies, so I didn't try it. My teenage son who eats everything tried it and hated it, so he threw it away. I cannot recommend this place to anyone
Parking: small parking lot but it's fine
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Delish! The flavor is on point! The whole chicken is so smoky and seasoned beautifully. The portions are very generous.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Beans and Rice, Candied Yams, Curry Chicken, Brown Stew, Whole Jerk Chicken
?I highly recommend this place to any and everybody. If anyone haven't tried their food you need to try it right now like Asap! I promise you will not be disappointed. My hubby & I enjoyed their delicious food and we will be contacting them again. The food was on point ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I's truck broke down the employee at the counter was kind enough to step out and help us. As well as another customer came out to help. You do NOT get customer service like this. While we were waiting before our vehicle broke down we had placed an order and if you have never ordered here you are truly missing out on some quality food and service??. We are truly grateful for everyone's help.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We got the jerk chicken tacos. They definitely were NOT as good as we remember them. Very dry.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Steam Cabbage, Candied Yams
Everything was good and food was prepared as expected but the sides could be better and maybe also come up decent baked cakes and pies as an option for a side
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
May I start off with excellent customer service.and Today was my 3rd and final time eating at this establishment. The 1st time was ok, nothing to really rave about. The 2nd time my sister's and I went and it was horrible. And today wasn't any better. The only thing that was good was the cabbage. The chicken wasn't that bad but the beans and rice was so bland. No flavor whatsoever and very, very dry!!! Highly disappointed because there's no Jamaican restaurants near me. I drove 30 minutes from Rockford.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
the rib tips and wings were fantastic. jerk chicken was really good. curry chicken was tasty. veggies were great everything I tried was good I had him do a sampler.. Def going back
Awesome spot, delicious food, quality & quick service. Lived in Tampa and just moved to the area…so glad to have this family owned business in our community.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk or Mango Sauce, Banana Pudding, Macaroni & Cheese, Candied Yams
I LOVE DUCKMANS!!! I’ve been here at least 30+ times since trying it for the first time 2 years. It’s a bit of drive for me but worth it!! The young man who helps me is always nice and helpful!! I need to try more things but the jerk chicken,oxtails,goats and sides are just perfect!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
my favorites was the Mac n cheese and chicken ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sorry for the inconvenience that we may of caused Duckman's Jerk Shack Caribbean Cuisine has moved into its very own building located at 715 S Galena in Freeport IL across the street from the old address. The phone number is still the same as well as website. We would like to Thank all of our friends, family and our dear customers for your support OCTOBER 25 will make 6 years of being in business there is no better way to celebrate than to be in your own building. So Thank you all for making this possible we are still here stop on by. Much Love from the Jerk Shack!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Rib, Banana Pudding
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