Behind the Bar & Beyond the Kitchen
The food and drinks are only part of it. Get to know the people, personality, and philosophy behind the place you know today.
Our Story Begins on Gum Branch Road, 1996
I opened Duck’s in 1996 with a simple idea: create a place where friends and neighbors could enjoy fresh, chef-prepared meals, good drinks, and even better company.
Over the years, we’ve watched first dates become anniversaries, families grow around our tables, and new faces become familiar ones.
Nearly 30 years later, we’re still proud to call Gum Branch Road home and to be a place our community can always come back to.
The Heart of Duck’s
Every day, our kitchen focuses on chef-prepared dishes made with care, from longtime favorites to fresh seasonal features. We pair them with a warm, upscale-casual atmosphere, a well-stocked bar, and the kind of service that makes people want to stay awhile. The goal has always been simple: serve great food, make people feel welcome, and give them a reason to come back.
Where Jacksonville Comes Together
From birthdays and rehearsal dinners to reunions, celebrations, and business gatherings, Duck’s has been bringing people together for decades. Our private event space offers a comfortable setting, chef-prepared food, and bar service, with options tailored to fit your occasion. Whether you’re planning something intimate or bringing the whole crew, we’ll help make it easy so you can spend less time worrying about the details and more time enjoying your guests.
