Duke's immediately gave me that established local vibe. It's the kind of place where you can tell people have been coming for years, and the atmosphere is relaxed, friendly, and unhurried. It originally opened in Castle Rock back in 1996 before moving to Castle Pines, and it still feels like a true neighborhood institution. Be prepared to slow down a bit. Service and the overall pace are definitely on the leisurely side. That said, the food was absolutely worth the wait! read more

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We decided to try Duke's last night for an extended family dinner and I am sad to say we were all disappointed. We reserved a table for 7. When we arrived, they weren't prepared and quickly pulled a table together but missed a chair and setup. This is simple but speaks to oversight and lack of attentiveness. After borrowing a chair from another table, our group sat down and no later than 30 seconds our server was asking what drinks we wanted to order. It would have been helpful to point out the drink menu or give a recommendation versus demanding to know what we wanted. The interior is noisy and covered in carpet. Over half of our orders came out wrong- wrong protein on the wrong plate with wrong side. And to top it all off, did the kitchen lose their seasoning rack? Nothing was seasoned. The steaks were a poor cut, overcooked, the poor vegetables looked like they were boiled and thrown in a serving bowl, and the baked potatoes were either straight up plain or obviously sitting under a heat lamp because the cheese was dried. I envisioned the kitchen cooking in silo, throwing their portions on a plate with no consideration of the whole meal. It's giving cafeteria food. When we go out, we measure quality by evaluating whether we could cook it as well at home. This failed by a significant margin. I'd love to support local restaurants but at this price point and lack of quality, we'll try elsewhere, anywhere but here. read more

Stopped by for dinner reading all the great reviews. Be sure to make a reservation as they are very busy. They have an expansive menu with everything from sandwiches, steaks, and other meals. Almost everything is homemade. They start you off with homeade pretzel bread which was delicious. We had the chicken fried steak, burgers and pork chops. The steak was great, hand breaded in house. The pork chops had great flavor. The only exception was the white gravy was a little old and very heavy. The burgers were excellent. Perfectly cooked medium with plenty of toppings. Staff was also wonderful! read more

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After a morning meet and greet we joined another couple spontaneously for lunch. Dukes was close and the real obvious choice. Drink orders came quickly and orders were placed. A shared deep-fried cod, 1Reuben and 1 Gorgonzola hamburger special were the selections. Our friends are a bit particular of how their Fish & Chips are prepped and the Duke's kitchen staff did the restaurant proud. The fish was perfect! My wife's Reuben (extra sauerkraut please) was also great ... and no up charge for the extra kraut!! My Gorgonzola burger was really good ... not quite the medium rare ordered but still moist and juicy. The fries were great too. Sam served us very well throughout, knew the menu you well and kept us on our toes. He refreshed my Arnie twice without my even asking. Granted the dining room wasn't terribly busy but Sam remained on top of our table for sure. Kudos Sam!!! read more

We stopped in for a quick bite to eat. Our server was good. Food was meh. We had muscles, jalapeno poppers. French dip & potato skins. It was just alright wouldn't hurry back . read more

It seems to be going downhill since the new owners took over. A very disappointing Caesar salad with Kraft Foods grated Parmesan. It is not my first disappointment. read more

Ordered the chicken fried steak and got the chicken and had to ask for the swap for steak. Asked for both gravy's and got them. Server misheard and got me the half portion. Saved me money. Each bite has too much invite batter. The French onion soup was bland. Odell hazy ipa was decent. There are HH discounts on drinks and apps although not advertised online. Good service although some mistakes. read more

Duke's Steakhouse - Each bite had a lot of unfried batter. Wouldn't order this again. - Steakhouses Near Me - Castle Pines, Colorado

Very bad service at lunch today. If your bartender can't serve and teach the new guy at the same time, maybe do that a different day. Bartender lady took 15-20 minutes to even come to us, spent 15 seconds on our order and she never came to us again. Food was mediocre at best, slightly better than diner food. Will not return. read more

I have been wanting to come here for a long time. Finally had a day off and had lunch here. First time, won't be the last. Sat at the bar, the bartender was very cordial. She told me that the lunch special was a Popper Burger. Say no more! I ordered a beer and the burger. The burger was HUGE! It came with 2 poppers on top with pepperjack cheese. As you can see from the picture I took, the veggies come on the side so you can use as much or as little as you like. I pulled the poppers off and ate them separately, delicious. The burger, well it is one of the best burgers I have had for some time. Sure, we go to a few of the regular burger places that do smash type burger, this more like a char burger. Just so fricking good. The fries were the battered type and were so good. I was able to power through and eat the entire burger, left some of the veggies and a couple fries and I was so full. A good kind of full! So much more to try, and will be trying to find an evening to go have dinner. read more

Duke's Steakhouse - Popper Burger lunch special. So SO good! - Steakhouses Near Me - Castle Pines, Colorado

Easy five stars here! Place had a good. I w and obviously a number of people there were regulars. Looking at the various plates ordered at the different tables it is clear that making a decision is hard! I really enjoyed what I ordered but the fried Walleye looked amazing and the waitress said it was. Desserts were amazing! If going here, get there early as it fills up fast and when you enter, the left is for less formal/bar seating and to the right the formal dining room. read more

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For a Friday night, I was surprised it wasn't busy. I chose to sit at the bar, which turned out to be perfect--no wait for a table and a great atmosphere. Initially, I planned on having just one drink and ordering takeout, but I decided to dine in instead. And wow, I'm so glad I did! The filet and scallops special, topped with lobster sauce, was absolutely incredible. The filet was cooked to perfection--so tender I only needed my fork. The lobster bisque-style sauce added a rich, flavorful twist that elevated the dish, even though I usually prefer my steak simply with salt and pepper. My bartender, Alden, was fantastic. He was the first (and only) one to greet me right away, checked in often, and made sure I had everything I needed. His attentiveness really stood out. I'm fairly certain this meal wasn't gluten-free, but it was worth every bite--that's how good it was. Having traveled a lot this year, I can honestly say this deserves a 5-star rating, even for the seafood, which I usually only find exceptional back home on the East Coast. Truly impressive! read more

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Duke's is the neighborhood Cheers restaurant and bar. Unpretentious in a neighborhood whose zip code holds the biggest income earners. You cannot beat consistency every time. The drinks are strong, the food is always good, and service is nothing but smiles. I am bummed the sliders fell off menu but the steak salad and burgers make up the protein craving if you're not having the prime rib. It's never not busy and definitely the spot to be for prime rib night, steak salad or football. Happy hour is awesome because their martinis are killer! The dining area is great if you want to escape the bustling energy in the bar. We prefer the high tops and there's usually one available. Parking can be nuts in this shopping area but the walk isn't far and worth it. Pull up a chair and my friends will most likely chat off your ears while cheering another round of martinis and wine! read more

Happy hour 2-6pm 7 days a week. $1 tap beers, wine and maybe $2 off cocktails. Also $2 off apps besides chips and salsa. Prime rib is awesome and HUGE with all the fixings. ask for Horseradish (they have 2 kinds). Get the Potato loaded. Sub out the The steamed veggie bowl - Maybe the new owners will make an improvement. veggie bowl needs to be changed to something like Mac n cheese or creamed corn or collard greens/w bacon or something better. read more

It was great. My prime rib was outstanding in every way. The price was almost half of any restaurant on Park Meadows. No one at my table had anything negative to say. It's not fancy but they deliver. Clearly a place that has been around and will continue to be. Now if I could just get the recipie for that amazing prime rib... read more

I want to give a huge shout out to Joshua W and his wonderful staff for making my husband's 80th birthday amazing! We had 35 family members for a surprise birthday party, and they did an amazing job putting everything together and serving such a large party! it was a lot of moving parts, and they made it seem effortless. The food was great and they were so nice about my granddaughters bringing in a cake for him. We love Duke's. Such a wonderful place! read more

Just love everything about this steak house. Great food, Great drinks, Great ambiance and great service. It never disappoints! read more

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Dukes changed ownership shortly after our visit so it is not fair to write any kind of review other than to say that I hope the food will be improved. read more

This is one of those great local places. The atmosphere feels like a steakhouse should-quiet and relaxing. We had the shrimp dish. Really enjoyed the perfectly cooked shrimp and the fresh broccoli that accompanied it. We loved our server Erin! She is a real jewel! She is so kind, friendly, attentive, and efficient!! We will definitely ask for her when we return! read more

Busy Saturday night, we were a party of 5 dining at 7:30 (I called 2 hours before and made the reservation). The restaurant was packed and it took a while to get our order in and food out, but the manager and our server were attentive. The staff at Duke's were kind, the atmosphere was typical Colorado steakhouse ( some people dressed up, others in hoodies and hats.) I'm Celiac so I ordered a gluten free Top Sirloin with veggies and sweet potato. My kids got the Mac and cheese, and kids shrimp. Others got steak, too. The food took a while to come out but it was great! read more

Duke's Steakhouse - Top Sirloin, steamed vegetables, sweet potato - Steakhouses Near Me - Castle Pines, Colorado

Horrible experience. Three try's on med rare ribeye. Last attempt was not even a ribeye! Server was very nice and understanding. Manager showed up and simply offered another attempt. Seemed to not be bothered with his kitchen and expediting personnel. Not worth the time to drive there from anywhere read more

Great steak house ribeye cooked to perfection added the loaded baked potato. No dessert, was too full

Tried this place 3 times and was underwhelmed each time. Thought maybe I just hit an off day, but no. Good service but mediocre food. I would expect better given their prices. Example = ketchup was watered down, chicken avocado sandwich came with 1 slice of avocado (on the side), food served warm, not hot. Would not recommend. read more

Went here for the 2nd time for a friend's birthday & Duke's Steak House is spot on! 2 times have gone & not a bad meal yet! Granted I got there around 6pm same thing as before, Chicken Fried Steak, but it's sooooo good I couldn't resist it! We went on a week night, had reservation & lucky we did cause the place was packed again! The server we had was really good & I'm sorry I forgot his name. But I'm sure you can't go wrong with anyone that's a server there, cause they're all great! Already looking forward to next year's birthday girl picking Duke's again! read more

Not really sure. I may give one more try. Service was good but food is not good quality at all. We didn't like the steak at all.

Waited 15 min, 2PM not the lunch rush. Looked at the 3 of us. Never acknowledged, so we left. Dressed decent, not carrying on or being loud.

My daughter and I stopped in for lunch as we waited for her car to get an oil change. To say disappointment is an understatement. The best part of my lunch were the French fries. I got the shaved beef sandwich with au ju sauce and a side of queso. Which was supposed to be on the sandwich. The beef was as dry as jerky. The au ju flavorless. My queso had a chunk of plastic bag in it. The beef was unseasoned dry pieces. Nothing else but a bun. Her salad was meh. The service slow but friendly. I probably won't be back for lunch. Maybe one day we will give dinner a shot. read more

This restaurant knows what's up. Great prices, excellent food and very friendly staff. We were sat on the dining room side in a booth that's a bit elevated. Gave it a real dinner theater vibe. While the food did take a little bit long to get to the table - once it got there we were super impressed. $6.50 for a large pour of their house wine paired with French Onion soup, prime rib, and crème brûlée! Because the menu was affordable we were able to splurge on a way we don't usually do. Loved it! read more

Dukes has very good food: Awesome salmon, awesome trout. The vegetables were very good! Rice pilaf was great and the soup was Great. The young hostess on the restaurant side was a bit rude, so we ate in the bar side which was wonderful. read more

We've been going to Dukes since it started in the mid 90s in the old bowling alley in Castle Rock. They moved to Castle Pines later and were really great, even better! They recently changed ownership and also changed the food. I loved the chicken fried steak that they had before and this time it was just okay and not nearly as good as it used to be. The gravy has changed from a cream gravy to a gravy that has an added powered cheddar salty taste. Hoping they will go back to the excellent food they had before. The steamed broccoli was also not fresh. The patio and service was great but the food needs to improve especially for the cost. We will give it one more chance and hopefully it improves. read more

Kind of mediocre overall on a Sunday night. We found an empty four top in the bar, sat, and waited. About the time I was going to walk over to the restaurant side to see if service might've been faster over there, a waitress finally came by to help. For the most part moving forward, she wasn't the reason for the lower review than I usually give. Drinks were refilled, and offers were regularly made for more wine or anything else. My wife and I both had the sirloins, and even though they were cooked fine, they were both rather dry and tasteless. My wife always says this about their sirloin, but I found it worse on this night than usual. Mashed potatoes are the star for me. Mixed veggies don't taste like much, and my wife just got broccoli instead. Side Caesar salads, which are usually impressive, didn't impress me on this night. One daughter got her regular chicken Parmesan, which she again liked. The other got the pork chop for the first time and liked it. Guessing she'll get it again. And of course the French onion soup. The big issue on this night was how slow everything was coming from the kitchen. Long wait for soup and salads, and a really long wait for food. Borderline comically long. Not sure if they were short staffed -- they weren't that busy at 7:00 on a Sunday night -- but it really threw off the whole meal. I'm sure we'll be back, as there just aren't that many decent restaurants around; however, with prices like these, maybe it'll be awhile. read more

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Food is amazing especially the Ribeye. The service was amazing and I felt welcomed right away. The atmosphere is a perfect type of good vibe. Highly recommend going! 8.7/10 read more

Duke's Steakhouse - Dessert after dinner with the wife is perfect - Steakhouses Near Me - Castle Pines, Colorado

Great steak and equally great service. Steak was cooked medium rare as requested and our server was very attentive and cordial

Since changing ownership, service and quality of cooking have gone way down. Menu is the same, but Duke's is not what it used to be. Emphasis seems on profit, not quality. read more

Every time we've dined, this place is BUSY! The first time we dined in the dining room and honestly the atmosphere was interesting. They present an intimate setting but a lot of families dine so not quite the same. (We have opted to not bring our toddler yet.) Each return trip we have chosen to eat in the bar area where the booths are tucked back. We would prefer to dine here every time! The prime rib is great and our go-to. I also enjoy the jalapeño popper appetizer with its raspberry jam for dipping. I love having a martini here and it has become my go-to with Caleb, the bartender making a fine cocktail with a friendly conversation too! read more

Duke's had been our "go to" for 20 years for birthdays, a nice dinner out or with friends out of town guests. I have dinner reservations with a live person on July 2 for dinner on July 4th. There were four of us coming from Franktown, Parker and Highlands Ranch and we arrive and there's a sign on the door saying they're closed for the Fourth of July. No one called cancel our reservation or let us know they decided to close for the holiday, so extremely disappointing. Then friends just went the other night for dinner and ordered their usual steaks and said they were horrible. Thin and chewy. They were told the restaurant is management and they changed meat suppliers. Obviously, lower quality meat. That will kill a good steakhouse. I've seen this several times where a really good restaurant gets purchased and they make changes that ruin it. Don't change what's working! We are crushed to learn this. read more

If you like Newsmax and froze veggies served with your entree, this place is for you! I stopped here on a week night specifically in search of a prime rib. The Yelp reviews pointed me here and really wasn't sure what to expect with it being in Castle Rock. Welp, not great. The place was packed with what I assume to be locals and I found a spot at the bar to eat.....what I hoped to be in peace but that didn't happen. A couple of the regulars kept trying to chat it up but really I just wanted to order the prime rib, eat and leave. Price to value, you can't beat the Prime Rib special. It comes with a side and veggies but like I said before, the veggies tasted like some Great Value crap. But it came out quick and the meat was cooked how I wanted. Definitely not my vibe but seems to be par for the course if you know the reputation of CR! read more

Happy hour is from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.. We arrived around 4:00 p.m. and enjoyed some $2 off happy hour appetizers. They also offered drink specials. It wasn't crowded on a Wednesday so we decided to have dinner in the bar area. The pork chops were delicious. The burger was a little overcooked but still yummy. And everyone always loves a French dip. Our server was very friendly. Look forward to coming back again. read more

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I had read how people had ordered. Burger there and it didn't measure up to their specifications, but I thought i would gi e it a try, as a good friend f of mine, who frequently eats there, had highly recommended their burgers. So I went and inquired as to "How the Chef Cooks, either more on the fine dude or less done?" I was told the Medium had a tiny bit of pink in the middle and Medium Rare more pink and some red. Do I decided to go Medium Rare, as I like more Pink, just not Bloody. When it came, it was no where near Medium Rate, more Medium on the Dine side. My waitress asked if I wanted to "send it back" and I said no :-(. But I was very disappointed. I ate half of it. At No Time during my meal did my waitress come and "Check on me" to see if I wanted anything or any other questions. I was not Impressed, at sll!!! Will I be back, probably not. I did tell my good friend, who is one of your frequent customers, along with family and friends, and he told me to write this up on YELP. read more

Duke's Steakhouse - Medium cooked Burger (their version of Medium Rare :-( - Steakhouses Near Me - Castle Pines, Colorado

We had lunch at Dukes. The server/bartender was friendly and the relaxed atmosphere is nice, you don't feel like you are in a strip mall. I had The Wedge Salad and my husband had the Steak and Cheese sandwich. I enjoyed the homemade dressing and loaded toppings of my salad. My husband said he couldn't believe how tender the steak was and couldn't stop eating even though he was getting full. His fries were hot and crispy. The price point and quality of food is well worth the trip. read more

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That was terrible. Nothing about that meal was worth going there for. The service was awful. I had the prime rib. What a disaster. Nothing that we ordered at our table of 4 was good. Truly. $260 for a completely wasted meal. Do not go. Awful. read more