Ducks Grille & Bar

1207 Gum Branch Rd, Jacksonville
(910) 455-9128

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Stacy Gaddy

Food is decent... but at the price point it seems over the top to charge for condiments like mustard and mayo.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Nicholas

We went for lunch and it wasn't very busy. The food wasn't bad. The atmosphere feels like you're supposed to have a glass of wine with whatever you're having. The service was slightly on the slow, at the time of our visit, but overall it was alright. We'd like to come back in the evening time for one of the various events & see how that is.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Ryan Wilhelm

The waitresses there (has happened multiple times) are extremely inattentive. They bring u ur food and thats it never see em again. Foods always good, I just don’t feel like i should have to come hunt u down for my bill and refills

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Duck's Calamari, Caesar Salad

Aspen Alexander

Enjoyed catching up with family over dinner. I had the coconut shrimp, I enjoyed it but I was surprised by the portion size. Although, I may have ordered an appetizer as my meal. Either way it was a good experience overall. Our server was kind and I liked the atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Eric Schrader

Well, we're new to the JAX area and heard good things about Ducks, so we booked a reservation for New Years Eve. Upon arrival, we were lead through the main restaurant into the back opening area where the New Years Eve party was to be held. It was like going into a separate building. Bland surroundings, not like the main area. Well, Duck's was supposed to be noted for their steaks, so I wanted my wife to order the Ribeye, and she insisted that I order the Filet. Both were on the menu priced "At Market Price", which I've NEVER seen for a piece of meat. Lobster Yes, Meat No. When reading the description, they were called "Montreal", whatever that means. Well, we started out with the Crab Dip for $ 13, which was good for two people, but there was no fresh bread or nice hot yeast rolls offered. When the steaks came, they were dropped on top of a serving of garlic mashed potatoes and small amount of button mushrooms. Both of these were considered "sides". Combining both, I considered it equal to one side. BTW, there was no house salad or Caesar salad as part of the selection. Those were a la carte at $ 9.00 each for the small version. I ordered a side dish called "garlic wilted spinach" and it lived up to it's name. Pretty tasteless and wilted. Both steaks, the 8 oz. filet and the 12 oz. ribeye were prepared exactly how we ordered them and they were very good. Then the Bill came. $ 49 for the ribeye and a whopping $ 56 for the filet. I was shocked. In some of our other favorite steak places, like Texas Roadhouse, Longhorns and even Outback, my steak would have been 1/2 the price, maybe $ 28. In summary, the food was good, but for the prices charged, it was NOT a good value. We ordered water and the bill came to a whopping $ 132 after tax. We left an $ 18.00 tip for our server, who was very attentive. We might be back for their Monday Taco Night or their All You Can East boneless wings on Tuesday, but a full blown dinner for us is "off the menu". If they had offered some freshly baked bread, a small salad and 2 legitimate sides, the prices charged would have been close to being worth it. BTW, the highlight of the night was the dessert, which I had at home made by my wife called "coconut flan". If you can find it in JAX, try it. Best Cuban dessert there is.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Recommended dishes: Crab Dip

Chance Laugginger

Food was okay way too expensive for what it was

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Tina Howard

My husband ended up in the ER in Jacksonville on Friday at 1:30 pm, after eating there around 2pm on Thursday. Bacterial infection in his colon. He got the club sandwich and fries. I got the lunch special grilled cheese and she crab soup. I didn't get sick, but he did. He was perfectly fine before We ate there. Didn't have anything else to eat after that. So be cautious. Cross contamination somewhere that day. What a shame because it's a cute place, the waitress was very nice and polite. Except for the food poisoning and was a nice place

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

Michael Petryk

$17 slice of cake. Samples are brought out and prices are not mentioned. It’s my fault for not asking but desert shouldn’t cost half as much as your meal.

The meal itself was fantastic, the duck and accompanying vegetables were seasoned and cooked to perfection. Absolutely delicious. Skip the cake it’s really not worth it.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nichi Julien

I had the lamb and duck. Lamb was like licking charcoal. It cut like butter but all you taste was burnt and sand. Called loli-chops play on words is valid 3 lollipops $40. Duck was delicious 2 nuggets 40. Risotto was like correct southern sweet tea on rice and cheese. Gross. Bar area noise makes talking impossible. Plating and presentation like getting friend zoned you're expecting more and they accepted its jacksonville. Overall we were disappointed again and we went to Cajun Seafood right after we left. Waitress was attentive friendly and kind praises just to her!!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 4

craig wardle

Don't let the out side fool u. Food and service was excellent.
Nice surprise. No on fried green tomotoes. Calamari excellent as was every thing else

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Duck's Calamari

Snow 124

This place is exactly what I want my future restaurant to be like.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crab Dip, Creme Brulee, Duck's Calamari, Bang Bang Shrimp

Midget “Man07”

i’ve been there twice SO far. i’ve been there for two of my proms and they don't disappoint.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sandy Ingram

LOVED the comedy show but was not happy with their limited menu for the event or the private event fee. Keep in mind with that fee and your ticket- the costs just for the show is $25. The limited menu is more expensive as well.
I'm hoping they work toward making it more cost efficient for next year's comedy shows.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Crab Dip, Shrimp and Grits

Martin Gallant

Perhaps this was the best meal I've had in Jacksonville. I never would have thought I could have such a fine food experience in Jacksonville. And I came here originally in 1989.
If you want excellent food, price be darned, this is the place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alanna Humphrey

Another one of Jacksonville's old originals. The cooks here are skilled, awesome and great. Night life, the parking lot is usually full. Almost, always, have a really great super time here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings, Chocolate Cake

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