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.

The food was delish, I had the shrimp and grits well seasoned a decently size portion and all…read moreingredients blended well together. My daughter had the sausage n biscuits she said they were well made , a bit salty and spicy but overall pretty solid. The service was adequate we did not have to wait long for our food, the ambiance was nice on a chilly day was warm with wam music and delicious smells. We will definitely be back.

It was our first time here on a Sunday. We have visited this franchise in Florida so we knew it…read morewould be good. We came at a good time because we sat right away. It gets pretty busy. We had coffee and water, we had the biscuits with gravy, a side of Mac and cheese, the protein platter and the chicken and waffles. Everything was great! Their chicken is always crispy in the outside and juicy in the inside. Always delicious! The place is clean and the servers are nice and friendly. When back in the area, I will come in for lunch. They have a full menu that I'm sure even the picky eater in the group can find something to eat!

First off - the cook- wins at burgers. Malik- shout out! The burger was real ground beef like ya…read moremake at home. The fries were hot when they came out. The only issue i had was trying to eat it hahahaha it was an absolute heart attack meal and butter was EVERYWHERE. It still ended up in my stomach but it was embarrassing to do it lol. The server was on point but like- too on point. He was super nice and respectful but in the 25 mins i was there i was checked on prolly 15 times. Food in mouth, just checking on me. It cost me 20$ without tip for the burger and fries. If youre hungry or want something different def stop in and ask for the MALIK burger . The inside had a dennys vibe and specials/ desserts on a board. Stop in and get a bite!

Ambiance 5/5…read moreDefinitely brunch vibes with decor reminds me of Atlanta or NYC with all the Insta backgrounds and photo opps. Very floral and inviting. Love to have more local spots versus the franchise trends in the area. Service 5/5 Really attentive service even with Saturday morning crowds weekend before Christmas. Booked reservations via Open Table because this place gets really busy. Food 5/5 We got classics fried chicken with waffles and French toast. Fried chicken was flavorful batter and they do provide sides of ranch and hot sauce by request. But pretty pricey for the amount of food considering the Onslow County area. Inflation is real. Also have a seasonal cocktail menu, we got the caramel mimosas which were pretty small again considering price. Definitely nice brunch spot in Jacksonville coming up considering growing up here and this use to be a Scholtsky's Deli. I forgot I was in Jacksonville. Hope to try more items on future when I'm back in town.

This place was a lot better than I even expected. Service was amazing, everyone was friendly and…read moreseveral servers checked on us and filed our drinks. The bar tender had a great smile and greeted us as soon as we stepped in. The hostess had the mostess! The blackened salmon was amazing! Cooked to perfection and topped w crab ( yummy) and lobster! The crab fries were bomb- even the Cajun sauce on top was delicious. Just enough- not too much cuz I hate over sauced and soggy food. The brownie was really good- not too sweet and topped with raspberry and caramel sauce. Had to ask for more sauce because there was hardly any on it . Plus it was a little over done and couldn't eat the sides because they were way too hard- but it was huge and I didn't feel cheated at all! Definitely going again and again!

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.

Once again, Yelp has deleted my review, so here is a shorter one…read more Wait staff were friendly and made good recommendations The food was good and came out quickly. The cakes and pies in the display area were very tempting but we did not try any this time, maybe next. Prices were fair, so we will be back and try other menu items.

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.

I have been here once before with friends since my last review which is sad, because I really like…read morethis place. I just don't get out here that often to come here. But I made a breakfast date with a friend who had not been here and we really enjoyed our meal. Service by Kim was excellent. She kept an eye on us but didn't bug us. I tried the Morning Meditation which was really nice but wow, lots of ginger. For my meal I got the Banana Brittle French toast. Excellent! You get two large pieces of French toast. I could only eat one. My friend had the Turkey sausage gravy and biscuit. She enjoyed it. I tried it and you could not tell it was turkey which was good. First Watch is clean and has an upbeat atmosphere.

This place was sooo good! I decided to stop in and place an order to go since they were busy. The…read moreyoung lady that took my order was super friendly. While waiting for my order, there was no place to sit. Luckily the wait wasn't too long because my food was brought out in about 10 minutes. Once I arrived to my destination, I noticed that my food was still hot. The strawberry tres leches French toast was amazing. The pancakes were huge! The pesto chicken power bowl was great!!! I can't wait to return to this place. I was so pleased with my meal that it's a must that I return!! If you're in the Jacksonville/Camp Lejeune area, I highly recommend!!! *edited to adjust typos!*

Best place to eat in the area. Regardless of how busy they are we waited less than 10 min for a…read moretable and the food was amazing. The servers were attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and substitutions.

I have since been back a couple more times due to location and the service has improved and the…read morefood does seem to be better.

The employees that work there are so kind and always go out of their way for you. The food is…read morereally good when you're missing mom's home cooking.

CB for me is a hit and a miss. The last 3 times I ate at CB was in Chesapeake and they kept giving…read moreme egg shells in my breakfast. I kept thinking it was an anomaly but after the 3rd visit, that was it for me. After our move to NC I figured that I would give them another shot. And while some of the food was good, the service was not. 2 servers came to take our drink order and then the server who returned to take our breakfast order was at the wrong table, so we had to wait for them to figure out who was to ne taking care of us. I need to start out by saying they were not busy as we were there on a Monday at 1030, so between 2 meal times. I reqiested that the server put us in a quiet spot, away from others as I had a migraine. Initially she did but then 10 minutes after our being seated, she sits a family with children, toddlers, behind me. Directly behind me. The restaurant was not the least bit busy that the same hostess I asked to sit us away from everyone else wouldn't have remembered my request to he away from others. I ordered the baked French toast with strawberries, sausage patties and a side of hashbrown casserole. My breakfast arrived with bacon, which I gave to my husband. The casserole was lukewarm & when our server returned with my sausage patties, Initially I thought they looked good but I was in for a let down because they were barely warm and burnt on the bottom (both patties were so burnt that my fork couldn't even go through the patty to separate and eat). At that point, I just gave up on the sausage. I will say the French toast was good but not good enough to forgive the other misses. So, it would seem CB goes back on the list of places to avoid.