I have been here a few times, this place has good food and great vibes. Loved the Saturday night live music! Salad, burger, entries all tastes good, fresh and savory, with a good Portion size. Service is excellent! when you have music on, this place is packed! read more

Duke's Tavern - Loaded Brownie Sundae - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Amherst, New York

Duke's has a stylish atmosphere with nice lighting and an elegant but casual decor. They offer a full bar and menu with specials throughout the week and happy hour. I believe they also have live music on Saturdays. We ordered a few glasses of beer and wine with a chicken sandwich and fries. The sandwich was just okay but the fries were great. The chicken was hand breaded but it was a bit too thin so it had a dried out texture and a greasy flavor. The fries were thick cut with a coating aand a good amount of seasoning. The wine selection was good and prices were reasonable. Specialty smoked cocktails seem to be one of their highlights because many people were ordering them. If I return, I will definitely order again. read more

Once again impeccable service, excellent food, and classy but down home feel to this lovely establishment.

Spent 4 days in Buffalo, searching for the best wings, and they were HERE! Great environment, kind service, welcoming patrons, nice interior, fun drinks, and GREAT food! Made for a great Saturday night. read more

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Yummy! the taco salad was super good. The live music on Saturdays makes the food taste even better. read more

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Duke's Tavern is a place you will feel truly welcome. From the first moment when the hostess greets you with a big, warm smile, you'll feel well taken care of. That's what immediately puts you into a relaxed and comfortable mode. The server was patient with our group and was very polite in an informal way. The time we spent together was simply a series of positive experiences for the soul and body, or more precisely, the stomach :). Hospitality must be the number one priority at Duke's. The menu is diverse and everyone will definitely find something. I had a hard time deciding what to order, because I wanted to try almost everything. Plus, Wednesday is all about a very tempting offer with $.75 wings. Maybe next time. However, I did take advantage of the 'drink special'. My $8 Espresso Martini was (oh!) so tasty. "Curiosity kills the cat", and I'm the cat. This time I survived again. Ordering the Brewery Burger was brave, but no regrets. Finally, I tried this wild-looking dish I'd seen in so many pictures. It's basically a two-patty burger cut in half, face down, and floating in a lake of beer cheese. If that wasn't enough, everything was sprinkled with bits of bacon. Ha! The bacon was too burnt for my taste, but some prefer it this way. I also wanted to have greens for a healthier balance. The Oak Salad was delightful, but more spring mix would cut through the sweetness of the cranberries and candied pecans. To me, with the vanilla apple vinaigrette, it tasted a bit like dessert. I also tasted a pretzel bite with sweet mustard dip, yum! Thanks, friend, for sharing. The good times in good company quickly passed. It was only Wednesday night. I could have easily had more of those delicious alcoholic beverages, but I wanted to be good. I'll save the dancing on the bar for another time ;). Their drinks are, in fact, strong. Try Aperol Paloma, delicious! Cheers! read more

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We had the pleasure of having dinner here with friends. Upon entering we were greeted warmly by the hostess who then brought us to our table. A minute later we were welcomed by Justin, the owner. Off to a good start. Once the rest of our party arrived, there were 7 of us, our server Brendon took our drink orders while we all checked out the menu. Others like me changed their mind several times because there are so many good choices. Well I ended up with wings and my favorite dish here, the Oak salad. Wednesday is $.75 wings night. I ordered my medium with hot sauce on the side. They were ok but my husband ordered the Asian sesame and they were excellent. The highlight for me is the Oak salad. I had that at a recent Yelp event & loved it. The cranberries, candied pecans, and different greens give it a nice texture & mixture of textures. It was topped with a nice vanilla apple vinegarette. Great food, outstanding service, and good company made for the perfect evening. 2025-14 read more

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Came with a group of friends for dinner and had a great experience! On Wing Wednesday, wings are 75 cents each, with several sauces to choose from. I didn't get wings, but seriously considered it when I saw the PB&J sauce. I ordered the Brewery Burger which was AMAZING! The beer cheese and burnt bacon adds a depth of flavor to the 2-patty burger. It doesn't come with a side but doesn't need one because it filling on its own. Our waiter, Brendon, was friendly and checked on us occasionally to ensure we had everything we needed. Overall we had a great experience and I'd love to come back here again in a few months! read more

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My husband and I stopped in for a bite this past Friday. We were asked if we had a reservation (which we did not), but were seated right away. Our server was attentive and friendly - she and the manager are the only things that kept my review from being one (1) star. We ordered our drinks - a cocktail for me and a draft beer for my husband. We selected the French onion dip that was served with homemade chips. The dip was not hot - warm and the cheese somewhat congealed because of it. My husband selected the triple threat burger - burger, bacon, and smoked brisket. Something tasted "off"...he tried dismantling it to identify what the odd taste was, but the patty, the brisket, and the pickle were all unpleasant. I ordered the Asian chopped salad with grilled chicken. When ordering, the waitress suggested I have the dressing on the side, as "a lot of customers don't care for it". I guess that should have been my warning...when my salad was received, there was no chicken. I informed the server and she grabbed my salad bowl to take into the kitchen. This I also found odd, as I anticipated she might just bring the chicken on a separate plate. When she returned, my salad was topped with slices of chicken that were completely charred and inedible-I could hardly cut through them with my knife! I'm not sure if the started grilling the chicken when they got my order, forgot to put it on the salad, and left it on the grill??? I never send back my meal, but after issues with both our meals, I had to say something. The waitress was very apologetic and offered the opportunity to select something else. I declined and said that I would be happy to pay for our drinks, appetizer, and my husband's burger (as he had easiness and pulled it all apart), but asked if she could take my salad off the bill. She was gracious and said she would send the manager over. He was also very apologetic and stated that the chicken was unacceptable before I could even share my thoughts. He offered us complementary desserts (which we graciously declined), and ended up taking both entrees off the bill. This is great customer service and might just make the difference in me giving Duke's another chance. The restaurant was pretty crowded, so I'm hoping that it was just an "off" night for the chef - either that, or they need to hire someone new who's cooking skills are a match for the customer service and hospitality read more

Duke's Tavern - Asian Chop Salad with inedible grilled chicken - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Amherst, New York

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My first YELP review so the place must have left an impression. First the good news. We came on "Old Fashioned" Thursday and were surprised to have these classic cocktails on special. Tyler the bartender pours a nice one with Green River bourbon and not too much else. I might return again on a Thursday just for these drinks. We started with the stuffed banana peppers and they were very tasty. Stuffed with cheese and grilled up nicely. A little sausage would have been a nice addition but these were still tasty and spicy. The bad news is that is where the good news ended. We each had a burger with a small salad as a side. The burgers were not freshly assembled but rather pre-formed patties with too much built in seasoning. Not good. The burgers came with two of these patties which just made it twice as bad. My wife took one bite and left the rest on the plate. Seriously, get rid of these. My side Caesar had more croutons than pieces of romaine and the lettuce that was there was brown on the edges. This is a nice bar with a great atmosphere. They should really step up their game with a fresh ground beef burger (like most successful bars and pubs) and...please...check the freshness of your greens before plating them. read more

Bar atmosphere dining with a hybrid menu: bar meets fine dining. I was here for a Yelp event. A bit out of the way for my Buffalo address, but if I lived within 5 miles of Duke's, I would definitely return more often. Staff and owner friendly and courteous, personable. Ambience, though bar, was warm and cozy. There is a set off room for a large group or private party. The food that I was served was quite good. Now that I am writing this, I am hankering for that salad. Oak (lettuce) Salad with a house dressing. The restaurant was clean and well organized. Bathroom was clean. Prices were moderate to high. But a very nice mix. Something for everyone. To me Duke's seems a "Cheers" kind of place: visit a few times and before you know it, everyone knows your name. read more

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We figured we would try the wings as they were highly reviewed. Not only did we wait a super long time for our order but what we were served looked and tasted like the day before things that were warmed up. They were absolutely horrible. Very sorry to even have to leave this type of review, but wow. Other than that, the staff was friendly, and the ambience was pretty good. read more

Had dinner and a fun evening with friends. It was 75 cent wing night. I ordered Wings, Truffle Fries and an Espresso Martini. The food was good. We definately will be going back to try other menu items. read more

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Another visit to Dukes, another perfect dining experience! The oak salad is the absolute best salad around! The pretzel bites were delicious with the accompanying dips - beer cheese and sweet mustard - both yummy! Our waiter did a great job taking care of us ... and I am glad to see they still offer to have your table pick a ball with your table number for your bill to be covered (I thought this was just a grand opening thing). Everyone at our table enjoyed their food - I didn't hear a single complaint. Thank you, Dukes! read more

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After a great Yelp Elite Squad event back in early-January 2025 at Duke's Tavern, I knew I had to come back and grab dinner here at some point. Some point presented itself as a night out with friends grabbing dinner together and it turned into a great night! One of my friends made a reservation for 6pm Wednesday earlier in the week for 10 of us, in which seven, including myself, were able to make it. I arrived right about 6pm to a packed parking lot, but I was still able to find a spot a little farther down from the main entrance. I did see a parking lot in the back of this strip/plaza so I wasn't really concerned about parking. Duke's Tavern did a great job accommodating us with getting multiple tables bunched together in their dining room. Inside, it is dark but I didn't have an issue reading the menu, with a few TVs on and music playing over speakers, but not too loud as our tables were able to talk to each other from one end to the other. Our waiter for the night, Brendon, poured glasses of water and took our drink orders as we tried to figure out what we wanted for dinner. On Wednesdays, they have a $0.75 wing special as well as $8 Espresso Martinis and Espresso Manhattans - I couldn't resist the Espresso Manhattan! I quite enjoyed that, all the typical Manhattan flavors with a nice touch of espresso, all blending together nicely. Brendon did a great job answering questions, making sure we didn't go thirsty, and had everything we wanted for our meals. For dinner, I went with their Steak Sandwich, which is chopped steak, (bell) peppers, onions, mushrooms, spinach, provolone cheese, nestled between two buttery, toasted sourdough (I think) slices. This comes with a side of their chips, but I upgraded my side to their Parm Truffle Fries ($2 extra). Everything was great! The sandwich was hot, stuffed with plenty of tender, juicy steak, lots of provolone cheese, and plenty of veggies. The bread holding the sandwich together was buttery and had the perfect toast and crunch. The Parm Truffle Fries were excellent as well - Crispy and large with plenty of truffle and parmesan on top. I like how Duke's Tavern uses waffle fries; it's not often I have those. I did sneak a bit of one my friends' Oak Salad, which is a must-try just to taste their vanilla apple vinaigrette. I did not need the salad though; my dinner was more than enough to fill me up! Of all the handhelds on their menu, the Steak Sandwich is the most expensive, but after ordering and eating it, I feel it is worth the asking price, no question I'd order it again. I'm so glad I was able to come back and grab dinner at Duke's Tavern! The parking, the inside, the staff, the drinks, and, of course, the food were great! Duke's Tavern helped make it a great night out with friends. read more

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Everything was great. Had the brewery burger which is loaded with cheese and bacon. It comes sitting on top of cheese sauce on the plate. Even though it's saucy I was able to eat it without being messy. It was delicious. read more

Duke's Tavern - Brewery burger - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Amherst, New York

Food outstanding Service excellent A little loud but it's a bar Looking forward to next visit Highly recommend read more

Great daily specials and happy hour! I really enjoyed the artichoke appetizer but found the burnt ends not to be as tender as I remembered. My crispy chicken sandwich was excellant! will definetly be back and save room for dessert! read more

Duke's Tavern - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Amherst, New York

Great start with $5 drafts and other happy hour deals 4 -6. They had deep fried artichokes hearts as an appetizer special so we started with them, they were very good ! We also got what we went back for, the Burnt ends ! They were not as good as the last time ,this time they were not as crispy on the outside but still tender inside.they also had a lot of fat on the ends but it did melt in your mouth. Still good but not as awesome We also both got the crispy chicken which was very crispy and tasty on a buttered roll! We opted for truffle fries. Would have liked them to be hotter and crispy, they were room temp and a tad bit soft like they were sitting awhile . Friendly service will try again . read more

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Wings were overdone and tasted old not good at all and when they say chop salad, I dare you to try to get any on your fork! Normally, I would give a place another chance-- not this time... read more

Pleasantly surprised. Fish dinner and pasta dish were delicious. Service was good . Could actually have a conversation without shouting. I wanted to go here for a while after it changed its name from the cringy "YOLO" restaurant to Dukes.Glad we did. read more

So We have heard this place was good since changing names , so we wanted to see why it was all about ! Service was great ! Very cute neighbor type bar / restaurant. A lot of regulars were at the bar . But the food was eh ... i ordered i salad and it was so dry and cold, not enough lettuce and a very small portion. Hubby ordered a burger he said it was nothing to write home about . We also ordered cheese fries and they were ice cold ! So not sure if we would be back , something tells me it's bar of a bar place to hang out for most people . Oh one cool thing is you have the chance to get your meal for free ! so that is cool ! read more

So this used to be a restaurant called YOLO, but it looks like they have changed the name, decor, menu, and ambiance. The floor plan is now open, and you can see the bar from the tables. I met some dear friends for our monthly, and we decided to check out Dukes I was greeted and immediately directed to my party and took a seat. They had already ordered drinks and apps, and the journey was well on its way. We had a very pleasant waiter who had a great attitude. He was helpful and attentive to our requests. At one point, we were approached by the manager to check in on our ex0erience thus far. He gave us some advice and opinions about wings and chatted for a brief moment. He was quite friendly. There was a very nice crowd, and it seems they have quite a few offerings. The menu is pretty straightforward, and there is a great deal to choose from. The selections were appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, and deserts. I will say the drink menu is pretty interesting as well. It seems they have embraced something most restaurants should do, which is daily specials. They offer happy hour specials as well. They also have take out options. We actually ordered several appetizers to share and enjoyed everything. There are some unique wing sauce options to give a try. Towards the end of the meal, our waiter came over with the ball box to see if we were lucky enough to win anything. Unfortunately we didn't. I will definitely keep this place on the list of places to go to check out the daily specials and drink specials. Give it a try ! read more

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Went here for the Thursday burger and old fashioned special. Space and bar are very nice. Lots of TVs and a good atmosphere. Our bartender was friendly and attentive. Smash burger was excellent. Very big and filling. House chips were good, dipped them in the mustard and cheese from our pretzel bites. Lots of good specials here, want to come back for wing Wednesday, looks like they have a lot of interesting flavors read more

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I'm a local veteran, who pops into town from the west coast a few times a year. Always looking for a place, that's comfortable for my buddies and I to catch up. Had an incredible time at Dukes last night. Justin is a friend of ours from high school. He and his staff have created an atmosphere, that reflects him to a T: Comfortable and Welcoming. I highly recommend this spot, for a casual laid back dining/drinking experience. Service was EXCELLENT ‼ read more

Duke's Tavern - Friends Forever - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Amherst, New York

This was our first visit to Duke's Tavern, and unfortunately the experience did not meet expectations. The menu is quite limited, and the overall food quality was disappointing. One of our appetizers arrived incorrectly, and our entrées were cold.The one positive aspect of our visit was our waitress. She was friendly, attentive, and made a sincere effort to address the problems we encountered, her service stood out, but the issues clearly originated in the kitchen, not with her. Given the limited menu, the incorrect appetizer, entrées arriving cold and food that was average to say the best, we do not plan on returning to Duke's Tavern in the future. read more

Another wonderful evening with family, friends and great staff. Thank you GM Michael, for setting up our table and allowing me to drop off a few things early. Our server, Becca, was fantastic! Friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. Starters, entrees , drinks and live music were equally as great. Dukes will be our go-to restaurant for future celebrations and fun nights read more

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I really enjoy this restaurant. Beer was at perfect temperature. French onion dip was excellent. Had great burgers and other items!

We were super fortunate to be invited to the soft opening of Duke's Tavern tonight! If you were a fan of Yolo, you'll not be disappointed by the menu and new atmosphere. The drink selection has expanded significantly, with nearly 100 liquors available to choose from. The dining room has expanded slightly, as a dividing wall was removed, so the whole restaurant feels more open. We started with the Warm French Onion Dip with homemade chips, which was a delicious take on a Buffalo classic, and the Cheeseburger Twinkies. The "twinkies" were actually cheeseburger-filled egg rolls with a special dipping sauce, and these were a huge hit with us and the staff. I would totally recommend them. We also ordered the Chicken Milanese (same as the Yolo dish with a new dressing), and the Brewery Burger, which held two 4oz. patties with bacon, and came surrounded by melted beer cheese and even more bacon. It tasted delicious, and my only critique is that I would have preferred less beer cheese and maybe a side of french fries instead! Overall, this place was amazing, and we're looking forward to coming back to try some of the other new menu items in the near future! read more

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The food was very good the service was excellent Mike and his staff are top notch will be going back often thanks for an enjoyable evening

This past Friday evening. First time visiting under the new name. My wife and I. Cocktails and Apps at the bar. The food was very good. Service was more than acceptable. The whole experience was ruined when two guys at the end of the bar in the back started vaping and blowing large clouds of vape up into the air. Nobody seemed to give a damn, but there was no mistaking that the staff knew it was going on. When I complained, the bartender was unconcerned. Said he would talk with them. They were clearly regulars. Fortunately we were already finished eating because the smell was disgusting for non-smokers like us. Paid the bill and left. Won't be back. read more

Nice change. New open floor plan gives it the perfect tavern feel with a great bar. Menu has some healthy and not so healthy options. Great job Justin and Robert. Can't wait to come back. read more

It was opening night but... The Food needs help. A lot of help. And the menu is very basic. Wings were way overcooked and greasy. Mussels were very small and had zero flavor. Not a single herb, onion, tomato or anything. Asked for a crusty bread to dip in the broth and I was brought a piece of white toast 20 minutes later. Chicken Milanese was horrible. The chicken was cooked so well done to where it was hard, not crispy. And it was way over breaded in some awful seasonings. And the Caesar salads we ordered were not good either. They tasted as though they were made six hours prior to our ordering them. Hopefully they get this fixed. We miss YOLO. read more

Fun atmosphere, great place to enjoy a drink and meet up with people. Meet someone new everytime we stop in. Always great service, love the happy hour and food specials. read more

Duke's Tavern - Added bacon and waffle fries to the smashburger! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Amherst, New York

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Party of 4 dined at Dukes last night. The place was clean. The music was so loud. Difficult to talk or hear the server. We asked the server for most popular meals and he said any of the entrees (LOL). Food was just OK. Smash burger was good nothing special. Fries were served cool, clearly not cooked fresh with a $1 up charge. The pastrami was Deli pastrami. The chips were cold and underwhelming. read more

Food and service was excellent. Prices were also reasonable. There was a very good selection from muscles to steak sandwich. The owner went table to table to talk with patrons. You don't see that anymore. It was a good experience, we'll be going back.. read more

We sat at the bar and ordered the chicken wings and a salad and the wings were some of the best we've ever had! The service was great as well. We will definitely be back! read more

First of all service was good. The espresso martini was great. But that's is. We had the onion soup dip that was SO salty. I had the Steak Frite. It was cooked perfectly, but was such a bad cut off meat. It had muscle or tendon running throughout and was impossible to chew or even cut around. My friend had Chicken Milanese which was so burnt there was very little chicken to be had. Very disappointed, especially after we'd heard it was good. read more

Great food and service . Nice bar area. Everyone was very friendly. The smash burgers were very good as well as the different types of chicken wings read more

Visited on Saturday, August 17. Service was very friendly and competent. The music (guitar player/singer) was far too loud. I actually saw people covering their ears and it was difficult to have a conversation and communicate with our waiter. The food was average. The steak frites was a larger portion 14oz but very grisly and over charred in spots. Would prefer a smaller better quality cut. read more