Duke's Restaurant and Wine Bar
335 Main Ave SW Suite B, Hickory
(828) 345-6246
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Great little bar and events center loved the live edge charcuterie board
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So Duke's won't allow us to throw a Sweet 16 party in a Private Party Room with WAY more adults than teenagers. That's got to be the rudest thing I've ever heard! I mean do adults not bring teenagers to this place to eat occasionally??? If I brought 10 teenagers to eat, are you going to turn me away???
That's horrible!!
Menu has many fantastic options with lots of variety for all tastes. A good section of specials as well. Staff was attentive and friendly and worked a last minute reservation in. We got the roasted lamb chops and the portions were hearty. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The restaurant was nice and the staff was friendly. The food however was awful. My fillet was inedible. My friend felt the same way about her fillet. Both had a very strange flavor. My wife had fish and it was awful too. We had six entrees all together and they were all bad. When our server cleared the table almost every plate was still full. When I was a server I certainly would have asked why no one ate any of their food. I would never return to Dukes. I paid over $100 dollars for the worst steak I’ve ever had. Two of the people in our party actually got sick after dinner.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Duke's is the favorite date night spot of my wife and me. We love the food and often find ourselves drawn there for the specials they have going. The staff are always on top of things and willing to fix any issues that might arise during the meal.
Last night the air conditioning was out when we went. The entertainment (which that night was a lovely pianist/singer) and staff were obviously struggling due to the discomfort of the temperature. I have to say that I found everyone's dedication to providing their customers a fine experience despite the heat admirable.
The price point can be a little steep, but not really given the quality of food and service provided. If you're looking for a spot to spend a lovely evening out look no further. Even on their worst nights it's a top notch meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is delicious but music on the piano was a bit loud for conversations .
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was perfect! Delish food, excellent service and great atmosphere. Will be back again!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dukes is a cool place with a nice atmosphere although entry to the restaurant is like sneaking in someone’s back door.
It has formal decor with low lighting and a mix of nice accents and old building bones.
We went for the brunch on Sunday so we weren’t sure what to expect.
They had a fixed menu of about 6 dishes. Some of which they didn’t actually have.
I had the steak and egg which came with fruit (mostly melons) and a biscuit. The bacon wrapped steak was done well and all tasted good.
My wife had the chicken and waffles and they are the super sugary waffles that don’t go well with the dish.
The waiter was new but tried hard. The old fashioned I ordered was super sugary as well. Overall nice but nothing to brag about. I may go back some time for dinner to see what their normal is.
We were one of two tables Sunday at 12:30.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Live music on fridays
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing experience! Food was great! Had those fried lobster tails and they were delicious! Always wanted to try them and they dod not disappoint! Service was great and atmosphere was nice. They only thing I would say is that they do not answer their phone, even during hours of operation, so it is impossible to get a reservation and that is why only 4 stars. I believe that being able to make a reservation, at such a busy spot, is important. Please answer your phone during operating hours.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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A nice restaurant but much less expensive than restaurants of the same caliber! You really get a lot of food for not that much money. The duck was amazing and each entree comes with a soup or salad and small desert! Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was a treat. Celebrating a land purchase. Used a gift card from our excellent realtor Claudia.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Horrible mother's day brunch. Cold buffet, ran out of most food and desserts. First and last time for this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Mediocre food and horrible service. Starting with a reservation and no tables available for half an hour, waiting for a bartender to acknowledge you while you wait, no one coming to the table after being seated for 20 mins, ending with drinks delivered after the meal was completed (only after we asked where they were). We gave Dukes a try…..😔
After brunch the manager came over and asked how things were. I let him read the review. He did comp the meal, gave me his personal number and asked us to come back for a dinner service and give them another try.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Came here to listen to 2 price band. Guitar and harmonica player. They were very entertaining. Great voices, great harmony. Had crab cakes and Elk chops. Both absolutely delicious. Bartender Josh was outstanding. This is a very mice restaurant. A little pricey but definitely worth every penny.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crabcakes
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