We were staying at the National Hotel, which is upstairs from the restaurant and decided to have dinner in the basement restaurant, The Duke. We arrived a little past 5pm on a Tuesday night. There were several people at the bar and one other couple in the restaurant. We were seated by the fireplace in the main dining room. (There is another smaller dining room that has an old-fashioned feel to it (that matches the bar and the hotel lobby). My wife ordered the Apple Cider Pork Chop ($27) which she thoroughly enjoyed. I had the Salmon with vegetables with Parmesan cheese (substituted for the standard rice, to make it a low carb meal). It was perfectly done, covered in a wonderful sauce, and delicious. I also had a "Wild Mango Rita" cocktail ($17) which was very flavorful. If you are in Jackson and looking for a tasty dinner, this is the place. read more

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Been meaning to try this restaurant and we finally did. Really good service, the food was flavorful and the outdoor seating was really relaxing and nice tonight for dinner. We had the pork chop and Ribeye steak they were cooked well and the plates looked very pretty. We'll definitely be back. read more

10 stars!! After a day of doing some exploring and a visit to the casino wed worked up an appetite.. and thought wed give this place a try!! And boy am i happy we did. From the start the staff was so friendly .. drinks came promptly.. specials and questions answered perfectly.. our server was friendly and efficient.. we waited for nothing. Then the food came out.. and wow it was beyond my expectations.. well be back read more

I'm so mixed about this establishment. I made a reservation, and we showed up at 5:30 on a Thursday night. The bar looked kinda busy. We were seated in this "hallway" type room. I thought the main room with the fireplace must be full to be seated here. We ordered a bottle of wine, the Duke fries, the Shrimp and grits,the steak medallions and blueberry cheesecake for dessert. Was hoping beignets would still be on the menu. As other reviewers have said, bread or rolls should be served. Food was good, but not spectacular. The waiter was nice, but a little too tmi.....and when I got up to go to the restroom, I peeked in the main dining room with a much nicer ambience.......and-there was one table in there!! WTH?!! Why were we seated in this weird other room..? We decided this was a one and done deal. read more

This place is a great addition to man street Jackson. The food is excellent, drinks are tasty, and the service, fast and friendly. Great western ambiance around....this will be a regular spot for us to enjoy. read more

The Duke - Steak medallions....cooked to perfection and oh so good!!!! - American Near Me - Jackson, California

We were able to get a table, without a reservation which was nice. It took a minute for the hostess (costumed-angry raggedy Ann) to acknowledge we were there. I got the feeling she did other jobs too... maybe server assistant. The restaurant was sufficiently quant, clean, and well-decorated. The star of the show was definitely the server. She was friendly and even ran upstairs to grab me some decaf. Now for the food- my husband got the ribeye and I got the steak medallions. Both were good- and the price was more than fair. I typically don't like steak- and always get medium-well- I couldn't believe the medallions were still so tender/juicy. And for $32, I was pleasantly surprised at the flavor, presentation, etc. The Ribeye, $40- was prepared excellently and was prime ribeye. My husband said the flavor reminded him of a picanha steak; it came with compound garlic herb butter which complimented it nicely. There was a large party in the next room that shared the attention of the one server- she handled it beautifully. The bartender did appear slightly bothered to make the drinks for the large party (she had 7 folks on her side to worry about)- I wasn't too sure about a few things- I found it odd there wasn't warm bread or rolls- especially for a place called the Duke (which screams steak, potatoes, bread). But at the price point (low for such great food), this was not an unmet expectation. Then the costumed-angry raggedy Ann- its the week of Halloween and the hotel itself was decorated... I'm not sure if she was angry, hated her job, or playing a character. Nonetheless, the service and food were on point- so it didn't diminish our experience. We'll likely make a trip back sometime. read more

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Alright part of this might fall on us. We found ourselves in Jackson on a Monday. There is not much happening in Jackson on a Monday. The Duke was open in the basement of the old hotel at the end of the block. We walked in and it had classic old steakhouse vibe. A dark wood bar area and a lighter dining area. We were the only one in this place. It was kinda awkward. We were seated in the bar. The hostess was the waitress and the bartender. There was someone in the back vacuuming with a shop vac on high for our entire visit. We ordered the fried pickles, the BLAT with steak fries and a Caesar salad. All of the food was really good. The service was not. When the pickles came we were not given napkins, utensils, or plates. The waitress disappeared into the back. We were able to find some napkins on the bar. The next time we saw her she put the food down and we asked for the napkins. She never came back by to ask about refill on soda or water. She asked if I wanted catsup and I said yes. She put an empty container down. If I found myself in Jackson again. This would not be the place. read more

We decided to give this restaurant a try since we were staying at the hotel, and we were so glad we did. We dined in the main area, which had a lovely atmosphere, and the service was absolutely outstanding. The food was fantastic! We ordered the dry-rub wings, Duke fries, and the ribeye, and everything was amazing. The portion sizes were generous, every dish was full of flavor, and we truly had no complaints at all! read more

This place has the best burger and fries I've had in quite some time. Like in a long time! We were very pleasantly surprised when dining here. Service and food were excellent. The hotel now being aligned with Hilton helped us find this new spot and have already recommended this to others! read more

We had a very nice experience for our annual Thanksmas dinner out with best friends at The Duke. Our server was very accommodating and attentive. Our dinners were delicious and the only thing missing was bread. The fireplace kept us warm and the atmosphere was beautiful. Thanks for a nice evening out during the Holiday Season! read more

We didn't have a chance to eat here, but we did stop in for a cocktail. The hostess was super friendly. We told her we wanted to sit on the patio and have a cocktail. No problem. I asked the bar tender if they had a mocktail list. He said no, but he was happy to make me something. He asked me what flavors I liked and made it up on the spot. We loved sitting on on the old, historic patio. And the staff could not have been more hospitable read more

Four of us walked into the bar to have drinks and apps. Three tables had not been bussed. We sat at 1 table to save it. A male employee walked up and said "well shit you couldn't give me time to clean it." We all looked at each other and got up to leave. As we were walking out he said to a waitress "can you believe these fucking people they wouldn't even let me clean the fucking table." We had zero verbal interaction with him. We were simply saving our table and would have gladly gotten up to allow him to clean the table. We are locals and will never frequent The Duke again. read more

Had late afternoon lunch, ordered the Duke hamburger with yummy steak fries. Everything was cooked to perfection. Service was great! We will be back. Perfect way to end our day. read more

We were seated in the bar area since they were short staffed. Very friendly bartenders! There was a man who acted like he may be a manager who wasnt very welcoming, didnt acknowledge us despite getting eye contact a few times, but the bartenders more than made up for the awkwardness. It would also be nice to have non meat options, yes I know it's a steak house, but they should still cater to everyone. My husband really enjoyed his steak. The cocktails were great! It was a fun experience read more

Amazing service, food was great. Burger cooked to order, lots of steak fries, crispy chicken wings with good bbq sauce. The chef made a nice pasta dish for the vegetarian in our group and the 2 people that ordered the pork-chops cleaned their plates. Finished up with the flourless chocolate cake that really hit the spot while we enjoyed our after dinner coffee. If you are looking to eat at place that has some great history and a friendly staff this is the place for you. read more

Food is decent. It's not the best but it's okay. Extremely small portions, bland in flavor and pretty overpriced considering it doesn't get many people. They're also out of a lot most times. The owner or manager-whatever he is, doesn't really seem to know exactly how to run the restaurant. Seeing him get in the way of the people in the kitchen area and his servers just to feel relevant. The place is pretty dull and lacks the right historical feel needed for the hotel. The vibes are kind of all over the place and frankly John Wayne himself would be ashamed this place was named after him. The menu lacks variety or any room for creativity. If there are any actual chefs, maybe they should come up with a better menu, something that has flavor would be nice. Servers are nice there, make sure you're taken care of. read more

The duke is a up and coming restaurant in Amador county. The food is decent for our area. The only knock is their wine list. As locals we like Amador county wines, however the Duke does not offer the better or higher end wines in our area. We love Yorba wines and Holgate Hill wines. in fact we bought the last two bottles of Grenache from Holgate Hill when we were there a couple of months ago. Unfortunately, The Duke is not buying these wines anymore, which is a red flag for us. We really need to have our local restaurants carry DECENT local wines. We may go back, but hopefully their wine list improves. read more

We were in Jackson and decided to have dinner at the last minute and the Duke looked very welcoming. Our bartender was so personable and fun. We had a drink and then decided on dinner and ate a table in the bar. It was so good. Highly recommend the steak medallions which come with mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables. Thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience. read more

Great drinks We ate in the bar because the restaurant was full. Very friendly staff and the food was some of the best in the country. We will be back soon. read more

My wife and I were working by The National Hotel, there was a sign that said "The Duke" bar and grill is open. So we went down the stairs into the hostess/lounge area. We were greeted with a smile and a wave from the bartender. I didn't catch his name but he makes a terrific lemon drop martini. ( I'll be sure to catch his name on our next visit. ). Julie our hostess and server welcomed us with a smile and made our visit pleasant with her professional and friendly service. The food was very good; my wife had a hamburger and I had the medallions of beef both were very good. The cheesecake recommended by Julie was awesome. This restaurant ticked off the three things I look for in a restaurant: good food, good service and ambiance. We well be returning to enjoy the Duke again! read more

We came to celebrate my dad's birthday, and had an amazing time. Great food and great servers, and we left properly stuffed and satisfied. The hotel is iconic, and they've really outdone themselves on the decor. We will be back for the landmark bar, the awesome restaurant, and the historic hotel! read more

Four locals having an annual birthday dinner at The Duke, where the service was attentive, the ambience a little lacking and the food was good for some but really terrible for two of us having Shrimp & Grits. The grits were delicious but the shrimp were over-seasoned and overcooked. We shared a bottle of wine & the bill, with tax & tip was $50 per person, a tad on the high side for marginal meal. We did also share dessert! read more

Great nicer dining option to have in Jackson!! We came here for dinner and everything was amazing. Staff was really nice, everything came out fairly quickly especially for a Friday night and everything was hot. We each had good drinks, as well as the Duke fries appetizer, and ribeye and steak medallions for our meals. Everything was delicious - steaks were cooked perfectly and definitely worth the price. This restaurant is underneath the National Hotel. It definitely gives haunted western vibes in the best way! I am coming back next weekend and bringing my family! I would definitely recommend! read more

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Came in with my girlfriend last Saturday to have a cocktail around 9 o clock and they let me know they closed early.., the website says 10 p.m read more

We tried The Duke for the first time last night. The menu and food were great! Service was outstanding! Really nice to have another higher end place to choose from in Amador County if you are looking for a nice night out! read more

I have to say this was the worse dining experience in my life. I have dined world wide. Not because of the food quality but because of the most rude and unprofessional bartender I've ever been served by. We had a small issue regarding splitting our bill. He could not get it straight after 45 minutes of back and forth. He actually said to me and the party I was with "you are 86th from the place. I don't want to see your face here ever again. ". Wtf! He really freaked out. On the way out of The Duke he said "you want to take this outside ". Wow. This place is named after the Duke. He would have picked that up pilgrim and tossed him out. Really disappointing read more

waited 2 hours. never got our entree. had to get a second bottle of wine bc we sat so long. got our first appetizer after an hour, second appetizer after 90 minutes. left without getting dinner. read more

Service was friendly and fast. The atmosphere was pleasant and made you feel like you were back in time. Excellent service and ambiance. The ribs were barely ok, fries were good, their coleslaw ok. I would go there again, but would try their burger next time, since that would be hard to mess up. read more