The ambience is cute. Chill with a little bit of flavor. The oysters were divine. Of course had a few peach mimosas. Will be returning. read more

The Duchess - 12 oysters and peach mimosa - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

We were walking around downtown and stumbled across The Duchess and decided to check it out! This place was sooo cute and the staff was so kind. I got light bites since I wasn't super hungry so I just ordered 6 oysters and bruschetta. The oysters were so fresh and yummy! I loved the jalapeño mignonette with them too 10/10. I saw their bottomless mimosa deal also includes oysters so I'll definitely try this out next time!! I highly recommend to stop by here if you want some refreshing meals and drinks while you're in downtown :) read more

The Duchess - Bruschetta - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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We came here for Mother's Day brunch and unfortunately had a really disappointing experience. I understand holidays are busy, but the service and overall organization were extremely poor from start to finish. We had to ask multiple times just to place our order, drinks and appetizers were forgotten, and the food didn't come out together. After everyone else at the table already had their meals, I was then told they had run out of the sauce for my chilaquiles and asked if I wanted to switch my order. My mom ordered pancakes -- probably the simplest item on the menu -- and somehow her food came out last. What made the experience more frustrating was the complete lack of communication or acknowledgment from management. A quick apology or someone stopping by to explain the kitchen was backed up would have gone a long way. To top it off, at the end of the meal my husband politely asked one of the staff members if he could quickly take a family photo for us, and he flat out said no because he was "too busy." The food itself was pretty lackluster, but the bigger issue was how chaotic and unorganized the staff seemed. This place really needs to figure out the kitchen pacing and overall service flow before it can provide a good dining experience. read more

My egg Benedict was very good but I asked them to add smoked salmon, instead of adding salmon slices they added salmon pieces which did not taste good at all . I ended up removing salmon pieces for which I paid extra. regular office that was husband had was good but I asked for cappuccino with almond milk and it literally felt they added 2-4 drops of almond milk thats all. Even after milk my coffee looked totally watery ,didn't even change the color and didn't taste like cappuccino at all. read more

Fairly new establishment. Originally a residential house then Spa, now a restaurant with outdoor seating and some indoors. Wonderful food, very good service. Was so excited to try the cripsy burrata and it did not disappoint! The flavors of the pesto and tomatoes paired so well it the crispy burrata. I'm craving it as I type this. For mains we ordered the steak frites and salmon both were delicious! Will 100% be coming back and telling all my friends. read more

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Tried a new brunch spot and absolutely loved it. The outdoor seating was so cozy, even on a rainy day it had the perfect warm and relaxing vibe. The food was fresh and delicious, and everything felt thoughtfully put together. read more

The Duchess - Food veggie OMELET and burritos - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I went to this restaurant back in October 2025 and it was one of the best restaurants I've ever ate at. I went here again today after the 2026 remodel. The food was overpriced and basic. The meal I ordered was $22 no vegetables no sides at all just a half a breast of chicken for $22. Absolutely no one was at this restaurant and even the server says most people leave when they realize the menu is not similar at all. The menu itself seemed AI generated and even a side they were serving was $4.00 for sour cream. read more

I'm not sure what happened to this cute corner restaurant. It is looking very shabby on the patio; dead plants, weeds, upholstered chairs that are dirty and stained. Details that matter. Server was pleasant. They made a great chicken sandwich (accommodating a special request) and avocado toast came with no garnish (just a square piece of bread on the plate). They currently have no liquor license. We've been to this business before and were charmed by the ambience, menu, and service. It has slipped in all three categories. read more

I made a reservation for four. We arrived and were told to seat anywhere but no tables available or clean. One server for whole place. Took 30 min to take order. Food came out cold and late for each person. How can you burn a waffle? This place is under new ownership and the menu changed. I would pass and choose somewhere else. read more

Great local spot in Pleasanton! Vibe is cozy and stylish without trying too hard--perfect for a casual brunch. Everything I had was well-prepared and flavorful. You can tell the ingredients are fresh, and there's real care in how the dishes are put together. Service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Prices felt fair for the quality, and the overall atmosphere just makes you want to linger a little longer. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a solid place to eat in town with great food and a relaxed but classy feel. read more

Elizabeth and Juan Luis took care of us with 5 star service! My first time there for a mid week summer lunch reccomended by my friend and WOW delicious!! She got the steak sandwich and I got the burger both were amazing with super fresh ingredients not too mention the ambiance was so cute and the food came out fast. Highly recommend to anybody looking for a cute yummy outdoor lunch spot in the area. read more

The Duchess - STEAK SANDWICH - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Was excited to try out this new spot since the reviews seem pretty good overall. Service: not great. We went with our toddler and the host completely disregarded her as another person and gave us a tiny table with two sofa chairs that's clearly not suitable for our party size. After we were seated, we felt ignored as no one came over to take our orders despite we hinted multiple times to our server whenever he walked past our table. Food: not great either. I ordered a simple English breakfast and the only item with flavor was the sausage, everything else was bland. My wife's burger was also mediocre. Ambiance: wonderful! And there was live music performance which was fantastic! Overall a pretty disappointing experience. Hopefully they'll improve and we might come back in the future to give them another chance. read more

Took about 20 minutes for a server to comeback to the table after seating us to take our order. Then about 45 minutes later the food came but still came before our drink order. Service should have been better. Sadly all the food came out cold. Lacked flavor The lavender coffee was disgusting Would not recommend as this place wasn't even fully booked. Ambiance was nice not omg but nice Won't be returning read more

Excellent service, beautiful aesthetical, great food, looking forward to going back. I got the fish n chips. My family members got the bottomless mimosas, flavors were blackberry, peach, and orange. Umbrellas outside. Clean bathrooms. Limited inside seating. read more

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Been here before and usually had a good experience, but today on Mother's Day was really disappointing. We waited for almost 40 minutes without anyone serving us not even water. It wasn't even super packed, so we were confused about why no one had checked on us. We finally spoke to a server and let them know nobody had helped us yet, and the response was simply "we'll be right with you" with no apology or urgency, even after we had already been waiting 40 minutes. Really disappointing experience, especially on a special day like Mother's Day. read more

Mixed review. Have been here a bunch of times for lunch and dinner. All outstanding. Just made an Uber Eats order. Not as good an experience. Missing one item, bacon grossly undercooked. Would highly recommend going in person as it's great. Not so much delivery.l read more

The "3" rating doesn't tell the story. Some of the food was excellent! The service was abysmal. Firstly, the Duchess asserts itself as "British". Apart from the poorly rated Fish and Chips (oddly absent from the menu), there is no British food there. The music, serving ware, etc., are Mediterranean. Which is totally fine, of course, but don't go there expecting Shepherds Pie, Bangers and Mash, or even Guinness. We were greeted promptly and warmly upon our arrival for lunch. The menu was brief but had some interesting items. The crispy burrata was excellent! The Duchess burger I ordered was good, but not great, and the accompanying fries were a bit soggy. I asked for them to hold the Swiss cheese and thousand island dressing and it arrived swimming in both; not a problem, I just scraped them off. This is where the service completely fell apart. My burger arrived a full 15 minutes before my love's chicken arrived. No reason why, no checking in on us later, no offer of a complimentary dessert, nothing. It's a shame because the chicken was delicious! Perfectly cooked and spiced. It was billed as a "half-chicken", but was actually just a leg and thigh. Even so, the portion size was fine. I waited to eat my burger, believing the chicken would arrive at any moment. I finally gave up and the cooling did it no favors. TLDR: Great food marred by poor service. Perhaps the brunch is better, but there's otherwise no reason to return. read more

Wonderful ambience, service, and food. What an unexpected surprise to discover this gem of a restaurant. It was particularly nice to not be rushed, and the vibe was very European. We all loved our assortment of entrées, consisting of chicken, crêpes, spinach, soup, A beef sandwich, and an array of desserts , which included citrus, crème brûlée, bread, pudding, and apricot sorbet. Would love to go back again read more

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My husband and I enjoy a drive to Pleasanton, especially for their dining options which are much better than in our town. Today we stopped at this new charming spot in which we enjoyed a delightful Brunch, with excellent service by the restauranteurs who operate Elia the lovely Greek restaurant just down the street. I am not familiar with the former space but have to say that this spot is lovely. It feels fresh and new. The tiles and the decor feel modern and as if thought has been put into them. As for our food, everything was very delicious, present and presented beautifully. I would say for some place that is tagging itself as British. Some things could be a bit more British leaning. I.e the fish and chips was not served with tartar sauce but a modified sauce of sort and we had to ask for milk and sugar with our pot of tea. Only the pot of tea was brought with cups. Of course everything was brought into us quickly and with no problem. We also enjoyed a very delicious portion of their house-made bread pudding. I would say of all the things I ate, this was my favorite in that unlike most bread puddings which are served in huge portions and doused with some kind of sauce or syrup, this one was a moderate portion and the sauce was just the right amount, even for sharing. Very refined, for a dessert that is not usually so. Definitely worth a visit! Great for a date or a stop with your gal pals. Be advised that there is minimal indoor seating, but there is covered outdoor seating as well as uncovered outdoor seating. read more

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OMG, a true hidden gem! Prices for some of the best tasting food in Pleasanton are shockingly cheap. You will dine outside so be somewhat prepared, however they do have covered, heated seating. As any restaurant, if you are in a rush, go to McDonald's or see Jack. I'm sure if you tell staff in advance they will accommodate you, but the ambience is chill and should allow for an incredible opportunity to enjoy an evening/lunch of food and conversation. This former home of Saltcraft bakery is worth your time! read more

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We loved the ambiance, location, and friendliness of the staff. The food and drinks were delicious, we even splurged and got dessert everything went so well! Only thing I would say could be improved is the number of staff support. There were some pretty long wait time between sitting, ordering, and receiving things. Highly recommend either way, we've already been back with friends! read more

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This place is adorable! The brunch was delicious and our server Ozzy was so sweet. Will definitely be back to try more :)

Placed an order online. Drove from livermore 20 minutes. When i got there they sent me a message saying your order has been canceled. Maybe learn how to do business and shut down your online ordering. Illiterate idiots. Wasted my time. read more

Food was really good, presentation was good and service was good atmosphere was very cute with the outdoor seating! But I did feel like the portions were small in comparison to the price. The lobster ravioli was quite small for $30+. Will go back to update this review. read more

Good food friendly staff I will be going back. Definitely give this place a try if you're in Pleasanton. read more

This place is small, charming and I love a limited menu! Everything was great! The soup, salad, mains, dessert, all so fresh and delicious! My new favorite spot in Pleasanton! read more

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We came here for drinks and appetizers and it did not disappoint! Food and service was excellent. The menu looks great and we will be back for lunches and dinner in the future. We were hesitant to come on a cold winter night as most is the seating is outside, however it was very cozy and warm in there covered patio with heat lamps and they even provided blankets. read more

The Duchess - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

I had the grilled salmon. I can't imagine salmon being done any better than at The Duchess. read more

Had an amazing experience at Duchess! Delicious food, impeccable service, and a cozy atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more

The Duchess - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

My third time eating at this very charming venue was yesterday on my birthday. Our first time eating there was for brunch and my Mom's sausage was RAW in the middle. We went again a couple of weeks ago for brunch and my Eggs Benedict was good, but my friend didn't really care for her meal. So yesterday for my birthday, I took 3 others with me to sit on their lovely patio for lunch. Unfortunately, they not only haven't gotten better; rather it was such poor quality food, I'll never go back. First they gave us menu's that were dirty, old and torn to start, and then we found out that the owner has opened 10 restaurants; all differing types in the Tri Valley and is not paying any attention to detail. What a waste of money, but more importantly to pay big money and have indigestion is the ultimate case of disappointment. Mismanagement of people and money is a rip-off to everyone; including the poor people that work there, trying to keep a brave face while management rips people off. It won't survive much longer at this pace. read more

Went there for brunch with a large party of 10 and several of us ordered the eggs Benedict dish as the server highly recommended. The dish was mediocre at best. Tough bread and a hard crab cake- how does that happen? They were also out of several menu items. Super disappointed with this experience. read more

Really lovely setting and ambiance but real bummer about the menu, which for me misses the mark. It's not particularly British or exciting. I want to love this place but would overhaul the menu. read more

The Duchess - Beautiful outdoor dining - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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This is a beautifully decorated outdoor restaurant. The food was delicious -- we tired the oysters, the chicken, the burger and two salads. (The restaurant is still working out some kinks, most of the beers on the menu were not available.) The service was very good and the servers were very warm and friendly. read more

The Duchess - Honey mustard glazed chicken - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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We went on a warm evening and sat outside. It was lovely. Had one of the best burgers I've ever had. Friends had the beet salad and chicken, which were equally as delicious. Can't wait to go back. read more

I had the most unusual "crepe" which looked like a burrito but it wasn't and it wasn't really a crepe. Huge pieces of chicken and mushrooms wrapped in a thick, yellow (?) Tortilla type of a dough complete with some kind of runny sauce in it. Needless to say, I didn't enjoy it at all. The rest of the items ordered in my group were very average as well. Good service though. The patio is enjoyable and the location is pretty good. ​​ read more

The food was good! They have a variety of specialty coffees. Their fries are crispy and fresh. Downtown atmosphere was really nice. I am definitely returning! read more

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Service: we had to get up and chase down a server every time we wanted something. 15 minutes after sitting down we had to get up to ask for a menu. 15 minutes layered we had to ask if they would take our order. Food: mediocre. Not anything I couldn't make at home...in fact would have been better because at least cooked to my tastes. Most of the dishes we ordered were bland. Not sure why it's "English" or "British." The English breakfast had the correct "ingredients" but I've had dorm cafeteria breakfasts in England that were tastier. Ambiance: fine. How many restaurants can take over in this spot before one doesn't rely solely on the cute and convenient locale. read more

Amazing!! We stumbled across The Duchess as we were walking to a different restaurant and decided to give this place a try and we're so glad we did. The service was amazing, ambience of sitting outside was beautiful, and the food was delicious! Salmon was perfectly cooked and the steak frites too. We're already planning to come back! read more

The Duchess - Salmon - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Delicious food, quick service, outdoor seating but they have a lot of heaters and blankets on the chairs read more

The Duchess - ENGLISH BREAKFAST - American Near Me - Pleasanton, California

The food is tasty and the service is friendly. It's a recently opened restaurant with a beautiful huge olive tree on the center. No liquor license, but offer beer and wine. read more