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    Duke's Grocery

    3.9 (434 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Bars, Gastropubs
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Nick R.

    Had such great expectations based upon the reviews however our experience was mixed. Duke's is located in a great part of town and has a great vibe. The menu offered true pub fair with a great beer list. We started with the truffle mac-n-cheese what was great and then had their WAGYU burger was done perfectly. However the service was absolutely terrible! It was like she absolutely did not care about her job nor what she was doing. The menus were printed from an inkjet printer so they were very hard to read. When we ordered our main courses we did not know sides were an option like fries. Our app came out before our drinks and were never asked if we wanted more from the bar during our main even when we had empty glasses sitting on the table. Really this is a loss for the restaurant as we wanted to order more drinks and food and were not given the opportunity. I know people have off nights but this was bad. If anything Duke's needs to print better menus.

    The Guardian of the Grail
    Michael B.

    Finally got to try the renowned Duke's Grocery. You can bet I tried that a Proper Burger, which really hit the spot with the Gouda, the sauce and the pickle. Definitely top 5 burger of all time. Truffle fries were nice and they had a top notch beer selection. Would highly recommend

    Ernesto J H.

    Stopped by Duke's Grocery and had a great experience. The burger was absolutely amazing--juicy, flavorful, and easily one of the best I've had in the area. You can tell they really focus on quality and getting the flavors just right. On top of that, the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the whole visit even better. The service was attentive without being over the top, and the overall vibe of the place is relaxed and enjoyable. Definitely a spot I'd recommend if you're craving a really good burger and a laid-back atmosphere. I'll definitely be coming back.

    Proper Burger
    Sara S.

    Duke's is amazing. They have a great, extensive menu & efficient and friendly service. The food is delicious and comes out quickly. Everything is tasty & the Reuben is PERFECTION! Highly recommend! $20/person is a great price for the proportions you get too.

    Wagyu burger with side salad. Tomato soup and glass of Cabernet Sauvignon.
    Rachel T.

    We popped in for dinner at 8pm on a Thursday evening and was seated within 5 minutes. I have dined here before and came back for another Wagyu Burger with a side salad. The food was good. Not as amazing as I remembered. Tomato soup was served lukewarm and was tasty. The side salad was arugula, radish and carrots. Nothing special. For dessert we ordered the bread pudding in a skillet. My preference to make this dessert spectacular would have been vanilla ice cream but was topped with whipped cream. Was not impressed. We shared the dessert but didn't finish it. Hopefully next time will be a better experience because location of Dukes is walking distance from the Courtyard Marriott.

    Spicy aubergine sandwich and side of fries.  The sandwich was essentially pesto flavor - no other flavors cane through. The fries were meh.
    Jeff B.

    Came in for lunch today with some friends. I got the Spicy Aubergine sandwich ($16) and a side of fries ($4). The sandwich was OK. It sounded good with charred red onion, pickled jalapeño and green chili purée. Honestly, I didn't find it spicy and there was such a heavy pesto sauce that the sandwich ended up being messy and not terribly interesting. The ciabatta was fine. I left half of the sandwich on the plate. Really disappointed. The fries also were meh. I shared the fries with my friends and they each ate one or two before passing on them. Overall a disappointment. The ambience here is casual. It's a bit loud. The service was fine, but not exceptional. On the plus side, they do put a bottle of cold water on the table when you sit down so there's plenty of water available to share.

    Avocado toast
    Ian C.

    My friend wanted to visit here for brunch to get their English breakfast which he thoroughly enjoyed! I ordered the avocado toast which was delicious as well. Servers were attentive and prices were reasonable.

    Samina M.

    Duke's Grocery is a GW stable that is always a solid choice when you are in need of a late night bite! The ambiance is a well-decorated in a UK-centric style. Very cute and photo worthy! As for the food, it is a bit pricey. The fries were tasty, but nothing to write home about. I also tried their Moscow Mule and one of their holiday drinks. Both were tasty and served as a nice addition to the meal. The service was a bit slow. It was a busy night, but our waiter often forgot to check back in with our table or give us our order. I appreciate the bartender coming back to us to ensure we got all we had ordered. Would be back to try an entree!

    Salmon Croquettes
    Lynette H.

    Great pub for an after work bite! Stumbled here after work for a quick drink. Ver lively atmosphere and the bar tenders were friendly and knew how to make all the concoctions. There are a myriad of tap and bottled beer selections. The food was spot on for bar food and the prices weren't too bad because it is near the university. Definitely worth a try. #enjoygoodpeople

    Beef Round Eye Pho
    Chelsea C.

    Try somewhere else if you actually want to eat, you have the entire Western Market to choose from. This is probably for DC social-events that rely on a majority of low-maintenance bar customers, but for those who actually want to dine-in this was a terrible experience. Although we were seated promptly, we walked through a room of crowded chairs and standing patrons. In addition without exaggerating, it was probably about an hour+ to actually be waited on, as in receiving water and getting our orders down. The loud music, and loud talking, and dimly lit ambiance is just a lot to have a casual evening dining experience. The menu itself is like New-American to Basic British, which is perfect for euro-white tasting palettes who are willing to pay a lot of money for basic food offerings, I mean the price tag must mean quality ingredients? To me, it's just an oversimplification of American diner food with some random things, and of course, those random unexpected things happen to be ethnic food. Feels weird considering the historical context of why Indian food appears on British menus. Fish & Chips are a classic order for these British-pub type places, but beer batter (which is suppose to make fried fish more crispy) went completely soggy after just sitting on the plate even before adding lemon (which was charred, nice touch I can admit). This is probably from sitting on the counter as we waited for the rest of our order to show. Mushy peas were there though, can't say thats a big popular option for American eaters. Had to send back the Banger and Mash, because portions felt extremely lacking as my single banger was swimming in a pool of mash and handful of peas. Manager came out to get reassurance on the re-order which might have been great customer service had I not ordered the Beef Round Eye Pho and added almost another hour to our stay. I think it might have been my fault for ordering something that's not typically in their wheelhouse, but by virtue of it being on the menu and being advertised by two sandwich boards outside, I thought it would have been fine. Beef was thinly sliced, and had the right noodles and toppings, however a lot of foreign pho-makers forget that pho is a broth focused dish, as in we keep eating it because the broth is good, and likely aromatic. Plain beef broth does not cut it, toppings are not a flavor replacer. Sad to say that I was glad our meal was over and thankfully there's other places to dine if you want flavor. I see other people genuinely enjoying their time there, but those were not people who were sitting and dining so lean into the pub offerings to manage your expectations.

    Coronation Chicken Salad and Truffle Mac & Cheese
    Celina G.

    Chicken salad sandwiches don't get a lot of love, in my opinion. If you're going to try one, the Dukes version is worth it. The Coronation Chicken Salad offers some spice with curry mixed in, and a crunch with the toasted sourdough. Holding it in your hand, the whole sandwich keeps its form. Don't have to worry about pieces of chicken salad falling out. Good portion size if you eat both halves. At this location, it was very easy to walk in on a Monday night and grab a table. Service was very friendly. They even made sure I knew I was ordering a sandwich, not a salad. I usually take people from out of town here. The menu has changed over the years, with a few things like the Proper Burger always there. A must-get is the truffle mac and cheese (also needs sharing).

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    Good fish and chips and burgers, with solid service. Great spot for a quick bite and a beer, though the martini is mediocre.

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    Service with Natalie was fantastic. The happy hour is a great deal. We had wagyu burgers and fries with the spicy mayo. Fantastic.

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