Wonderful experience. The food I ordered was shrimp and grits…read more I thought I was near a coastal town on the gulf. Seasoned perfectly and the portions were brilliant ! Thanks ! Highly recommend.

It was so nice, I had to do it twice! From the artwork…read morecelebrating man's best friend, Duke, to the truly professional service from Grant and Dadarius, every part of the experience was outstanding. Smiling faces, hot, freshly served food (keep in mind, we were with a large group), and absolutely delicious meals made this a place worth returning to. We were in the LYH for my son's wedding (congratulations, Kitwana!), and everyone kept saying, "I'm going to My Duke's!" I figured the locals knew best--and they were absolutely right. Omelets (A), turkey sausages (A), chicken sausages (A), potatoes (A), grits (A), grain toast (A), biscuits m (A)... and top it all off with a mimosa! Breakfast rule 101, don't have to be fancy, just good (mission accomplished). Tell Duke we'll be back soon!

stopped in on a soggy all day rainy day, to get a coffee to go. First time here and don't know why…read moreI hadn't stopped in earlier all the times I've visited downtown. hubby got the mocha, and I got the Stag. Both were very tasty and we enjoyed them, although a little pricy. Even though we got it to go, we did stick around a few minutes to check the vibe. It reminds me of college - very casual and laid back. Like a giant living room with a mix of upholstered and not furniture. Plan to return to try some food.

Everything a neighborhood coffee shop should be. My cortado was excellent, the staff were…read morefriendly, and you can sit in comfy chairs in the display windows. If I lived in the area it would definitely be my daily coffee stop. Highly recommended.

Visiting our daughter that's a student at Randolph College and wanted to take her out for a…read morebirthday breakfast. Nice short walk from our hotel. A bit of a wait, but that was to be expected given that it was also Valentines Day. The hostess greeted us and kept us updated on an approximate wait time. Ultimately, waited for about 20 minutes. The wait time proved to be 100% worth! The menu had something to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Our waitress was swamped covering two stations, but so attentive to our table. Coffee, OJ and waters were delivered quickly. Once our order was taken, our food was delivered piping hot within 10 minutes. Our meals were incredibly delicious and very generous in portion size. Will absolutley return next time we are in town.

I had the potato hash slightly modified (sweet peppers instead of spicy peppers w/ the chipotle…read moreaioli on the side) & it was too good & satisfying. My wife had a waffle w/ chocolate chips & she loved every bite. Our server was amazing!

Great setting with a variety of seating (high tops, low tops & picnic tables) outside. Dogs are…read moreclearly welcome. And ours appreciated the pets from our server. It's next to a small playground and new amphitheater, so I'm sure this place gets quite busy on weekends. We all enjoyed our lunches; just unfortunate that it took well over a half hour to receive them. Since we were traveling home to OH, we weren't too keen for a laid back lunch.

So there were a few good things and a few things that to be improved…read more Pros - It's in a great location. Terrific ambiance. We got seated much more quickly than we thought. One person in our party said her salad had the best dressing she's ever had. The fried pickles were good. The shrimp was good. One bartender was good. Cons - We walked in and basically weren't sure what to do. There was a woman at we thought was a hostess stand, but she never said anything to us. We finally asked if we needed to check in with her to get seated. We did. But it was kind of weird. One bartender was awful. Never made eye contact. Wouldn't take any orders. Acted like she wanted to be anywhere else. I thought the Caesar salad was ok. It came with lacquered salmon. I would have loved the salmon, but not lacquered. It couldn't be made to order. Ok fine. I ordered it the way it was described. There was nothing lacquered about that salmon. It also was shredded on top of the salad and was maybe two ounces. That's ridiculous. Our server wasn't very helpful and not very attentive. I'm sure many people have had great experiences there, but I'm not sure I would take the time to go back.

I love this place. Probably my favorite food in LYH. It's an excellent spot for date night or…read moredrinks with friends. Beautiful views of downtown or the mountains. Classy vibe. Friendly service.

Excellent, food, service and the view even at night was awesome…read more Make reservations and if is so worth your time. Sorry no pictures we were visiting a friend and we never stopped talking. We revisited for our breakfast meal and it was so worth getting up at 6:00 am. The view is spectacular. My omelet was made to order so I called it a corrupted veggie and my spouse two eggs, sausage and a muffin. The coffee was very fresh as was the sunshine even while outside was 20 degrees we were warm and toasty. Tyler was a delight, pleasant and full of smiles. She made our morning as much as the sunshine outside.

We had the opportunity to enjoy Easter brunch here, and it delivered the kind of experience you…read morehope for on a holiday morning. The atmosphere struck the right balance. Upscale without being stiff, comfortable without losing that polished feel. I ordered the jambalaya, and it was a standout. Well layered flavor, not overly heavy, with a nice balance of spice and richness. The proteins were cooked properly and the vegetables still had structure, which matters in a dish like that. It felt intentional, not just thrown together for a brunch menu. Across the table, the Eggs Benedict was equally strong. The hollandaise was smooth and properly seasoned, not overly lemony or thick, and the eggs were cooked right where they should be. That is often where places miss, but this one didn't. Dessert was where things really elevated. The strawberry cheesecake was clean, bright, and not overly sweet, with a good texture that held together without being dense. The chocolate Rasberry glutin-free dessert torte, was rich in the right way. Deep chocolate flavor without crossing into heavy or overwhelming. Service was attentive without hovering, and timing between courses was well paced, which is not easy on a busy holiday like Easter. Overall, this is a place that clearly pays attention to execution. Not just presentation, but flavor, balance, and consistency. That is what separates a good brunch from one you remember. We will be back.

The service, staff, food and atmosphere were amazing. We loved the pimento cheese and bacon…read moreappetizer, our salads were so fresh. The ribeye was the best I've had all year. The tiramisu and crème brûlée cheesecake were so flavorful. Our waitress Melody was the best so attentive and great recommendations. We can't wait to have her serve us again. Chef Dunn has a true talent! Don't miss out.

This was our second visit to this hidden gem in just five weeks. We live in New Jersey and vacation…read moreat Smith Mountain Lake, and we've made this restaurant a special stop whenever we travel through the area. The food and service are outstanding. Brian was our server both times, and he even remembered what we ordered on our previous visit--a level of hospitality that's hard to find. I had the salmon, which was cooked perfectly, and my wife happily ordered the crab cakes again because they were just as delicious as she remembered. P.S. Don't leave without trying the Dreamsicle cheesecake--it was the perfect ending to a fantastic meal!

Wished we lived closer to this place and was not just visiting for the weekend! Everything about…read morethis place from the ambience, waitstaff, and food was perfection! Our waitress, I believe her name was Emily, was so sweet and very helpful when it came to deciding what to order. She was very personable, and we chatted with her about all kinds of things whenever she'd come by the table. This place had comfortable booths, and a lovely bar. They have a great happy hour menu, which we ordered from. Do not miss the truffle popcorn. I am still dreaming of this! Truffle oil and parmesan cheese on perfectly popped and salted popcorn. We also had the hot honey and Parmesan chicken wings which were crisp and delicious, and a harvest salad. So good. We would be here all the time if we lived close. Do not miss this place if you are in town!

Excellent food! Great vibe! Staff was amazing and very accommodating…read more A quick warning though. The Nashville hot chicken was.VERY HOT!

INSANE. so delicious and the staff were very kind!! food was quick and great amount of food for…read morelunch.