For our final dinner on my daughter's Spring Break trip, we went to The Duchess . . . and this was…read moreeasily the fanciest dinner we had all week. The girls were dressed for it, and it definitely felt like a "last night of the trip" kind of place.
We did have my friend's younger son with us, and while the restaurant leans more toward young adults and adults, it was totally fine and we had no issues.
As you'd expect, the food was top-notch and the service was what you'd expect from a place like this.
My daughter's friend has a severe fish and nut allergy, so we made sure to communicate that upfront. For most of the evening, they were very attentive and accommodating, which we appreciated.
There was one moment worth mentioning . . . a runner brought over a dish, and when I asked if it was safe for her, he said yes. Unfortunately, there was a miscommunication, and it turned out to be tuna tartare, which we initially thought was steak tartare. She took a bite, and it definitely gave us a scare. Thankfully, she took her allergy medication right away, and everything ended up being okay.
I chalk it up to the nature of a high-end restaurant with multiple servers and runners, but it's something to be mindful of, especially when dealing with serious allergies.
Outside of that . . . fantastic meal, beautiful venue, and a great way to end the trip.
I'll definitely be back . . . just a little more vocal about allergies next time, and I'd recommend the same to anyone visiting.