The family and I have been here several times over the years. This is one of our favorite burger…read morejoints to dine when we're out and about and want a burger. Typically when we're nearby. We've tried pretty much everything on the menu. This is an older establishment that has kept its old charm. One aspect we appreciate about it. Very simple ordering process and great customer service. Simple menu with plenty of options for everyone. The food is cooked to order and doesn't take long even when it's really busy. Plenty of seating and a large parking lot. We have enjoyed every meal here and will continue to do so. Recommend dining here. Interesting note: if you search for the best burger restaurants in NC, they are on the list.

In High School, my friends and I would grab lunch at a Coney Island Hot Dog restaurant in Ionia,…read moreMichigan. The dogs came with a thick meat sauce, sweet onions, and mustard. I joined the Marine Corps and left the area, but I would always stop there when home on leave. About 15 years later, I was so disappointed when the store was no longer there. Well, I have finally found the closest thing to what I enjoyed over 50 years ago. Awesome dogs with thick meat sauce, sweet onions and mustard. They also put coleslaw on them, but I had to go with my boyhood passion, so no coleslaw for me. A friend told me that he had never had a dog with coleslaw before, but he thoroughly enjoyed it. The shake was pretty dang good too. I will be back this weekend again!

WOW This is the most…read moreNorth Carolina restaurant I've ever been to. Old fashioned burgers, crinkle fries, chewy ice, gospel music, they even sell Richardson 112 hats. The food was dynamite. If you're looking for THE combo, get the double cheeseburger, fries with the malt vinegar/jalapeno ranch, Diet Dr. Pepper, top that bad boy off with a float and you'll wonder where this place has been all your life. I have been dazzled and dazzled.

The food is simple yet delicious! Devin took our order and was very professional. Our order was…read moreaccurate and very delicious looking! Naomi came over and processed our military discount. We're here at least 3 times a week. Highly recommend!

Food was good and fresh. Tasty dinner! Kids meal prices are insanely worth it. Thank you for that!…read more Had the sunrise burger and the green chili burger with fries and Mac and cheese. Burgers: were tasty all around Mac and cheese: y'all ever had noodles that had the THOUGHT of cheese thrown at them? Yeah...

My green chili cheeseburger was ok not great. Tator tots lukewarm. The salad with chicken was ok…read more Service was good.

Went with friends for karaoke and pizza and drinks waitresses friendly helped my friend with her…read moredrink choice. Pizza was amazing and fish and chips as well

An hour wait for food, then food was cold. Messed up order , hair in food. The worst was the hair.read more

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.

Had a small work dinner tonight with three people…read more Our server was attentive and friendly. I had the blackened beef tips and pasta. I could taste no blackening seasoning and the portion of meat in the pasta was incredible light. A colleague had the shrimp and grits and he said they were really good. My third colleague had the weekly special - pesto ziti. He said the meatballs were good, but the rest of the dish lacked flavor. The inside of the restaurant is divided into two with a large bar / lounge area that looked inviting. The dining side was comfortable, but dated. I would absolutely give them another try next time I'm in Jacksonville.

I can't believe I haven't reviewed Freddy's until now. We have been going since I moved here and…read moreit's a great place for a quick smash burger! My complaints for this last visit are the burgers are dry tasting lately, the inside the building is ice cold but thankfully they have outside seating and I don't feel like there's any love put into the making of these burgers anymore. I'm hoping I went on an off day because I'm not ready to give up on them just yet!

we went to freddy's just to try the custard. It was pretty good custard. the service was quick,…read morehowever we will need to go back to try their steak burgers. i'm highly anticipating that.

I think most people know this is a fine diner -- my review will just be another one singing the…read moreKettle Diner's praises. Located in a relatively convenient spot from anywhere in the Jacksonville area, the restaurant has lots of room for customers, and so I've often found a table even in some of the traditionally busier times of day. The food and the service are always reliably great. Omelets, pancakes, French toast, and even hash browns (which, in most other diners, along with their fellow traveler in undesirability, grits, are best avoided), are far better than most other diners. A lot of thought, care, and, presumably, serious on-the-job training must go into the food. The efficiency and dependably rigorous quality are not surprising in a military town. If you're visiting from elsewhere, you will be humbled by the atmosphere, at certain times, when the young service members are having meaningful, hushed meals with their beloveds. Thinking of the hard work, brutal training, and potential life-threatening danger that such absurdly young looking people are enduring will make your worries about mice in the garage, smudged eyeglasses, and forgetting your travel pillow feel awfully insignificant and trivial. Unless you're a fleshly flaneur like me, in which case, a travel pillow and a heating blanket, are still pretty nice. Service is fast and just the right amount of attentive and friendly. On my most recent visit, Elaina was particular kind and efficient.

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.

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

The food was great until I got sick later on…read more Server was very sweet and attentive though. The bathrooms are super gross, you guys need to hire someone professional to clean them. The whole entire stall is just covered in dust and chemical drip from lack of cleaning. Menus are covered in sticky build up, everything was sticky and just gross to touch.

Finally got to stop by for my second time and it was even better than my first experience! They've…read moreadded claw game machines that remind me of Japan. Everyone that we encountered was so friendly, even workers that were just passing by our table. Our server Mindy especially, was lovely and made sure to check on us often. She made small talk with us and helped us with any questions we had about their current $9.99 burger deal. We were also informed sides were unlimited and to order as much as we wanted by another male server (?) that also checked on us. My sweet potato fries were the best I've tried!! Soo crispy and delicious and Mindy gave me an extra cup of root beer for my float since my icecream took up so much space. Great customer service and I'm making sure I come back more frequently!

Amazing place. their appetizers are spectacular i have to say, the cheese curds were phenomenal and…read morethe chips and salsa+queso were also great. for the appetizers the food came out so quick. as for the main course it took a bit longer but still fast service. for their quantity of food to their prices it is just insane how cheap it is. it was also a cool atmosphere to be in especially with real plants. excellent restaurant.

Don't go here, food is either over cooked or leftover from day before. Waitress was not pleasant at…read moreall.