As someone who works for the airlines, I spend a lot of time on the road and in hotels, so I really notice when a place stands out. The Mission Inn absolutely does. Tonight I almost skipped dinner, but when I spotted French onion soup on the menu at Duane's Steakhouse in the lobby, I knew it was worth a quick trip downstairs. I'm so glad I did. The soup was wonderful, but getting to chat with Stephane, the general manager, ended up being the best part. While I waited for the soup, we chatted and laughed about the days when smoking on airplanes was still a thing, and some of the places he's lived around the world. He was an absolute gem to talk with. What started as a quick stop for soup turned into one of those memorable travel moments when home doesn't feel so far away. Thank you again, Stephane, for your hospitality. I truly hope my travels bring me back to the Mission Inn and Duane's again soon~! read more

We had a good time and great service there. Weve always wanted to go there and we finally got the chance to eat there. Its very nice and intimate and cozy. Definitely out of our normal price range but once in a while cant hurt. We are definitely going back some day. Thank you for a good dinner and enjoyable time. read more

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First time here to celebrate a birthday dinner, heard many good things about this restaurant! Excellent customer service throughout our meal. Everything we ordered was delicious with one exception, the cut of steak, ribeye, was not what I'm familiar with, the cut seemed very thin versus a thicker cut, overall it was cooked and seasoned perfectly! All the sides were delicious. My favorite desserts were the tiramisu and the special lemon curd dessert! The ambience and service was impeccable, thank you for making my birthday dinner extra special! Restaurant is located inside the Mission Inn, valet parking available read more

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We had Christmas weekend family dinner here. Hubby and I had never visited this steakhouse at mission inn hotel. We usually eat at the restaurant next door for brunch buffet or dinner. This restaurant is upscale and cozy with a lot of historic pieces. The menu wasn't big but the items looked very good. We started off with bottle of veuve clicquot and a perrier jouet later on. Also few martinis and specialty cocktails. For appetizers we shared crab cake, shrimp cocktail, Caesar salad and French onion soup. The table bread was great as well. For entrees we had filet mignon, tuna steak, salmon, bone in ribeye with lobster tail, crab Oscar and a few vegetable sides. The food was absolutely delicious to my surprise! We also shared a few tasty desserts to finish off our dinner. Our holiday dinner was fantastic, the service was amazing from start to finish! We would love to come back again sometime! read more

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We recently dined here before the Mission Inn Festival of Lights. During the festival, you can't enter the lobby of the Mission Inn after 5pm unless you are a hotel guest or have a dinner reservation at one of the restaurants. We were seated promptly at 5pm when they opened. The restaurant has an upscale feel and interesting architecture and decor. Service is very formal, and they even place your napkin on your lap for you after being seated. A server will come around periodically with a warm basket of rolls and place one on your appetizer plate if you like. This was the first time I have ever seen butter in a Tootsie Roll type wrapper. We had intended to have some appetizers and then order our entrees, but our server suggested ordering everything up front because they get very busy and it could be a long wait if we order parts of the meal separately. This was great advice because the restaurant did fill up quickly, and it took about 25 minutes for our appetizers to arrive, and an additional 25 minutes for the entrees. No complaints as we were enjoying the evening, but ordering everything at once is a good idea. We started out with the crab cake ($26). It is a single 2 oz cake that lays on a pomegranate gastrique with a mustard sauce around it, and is topped with a few greens and a crispy artichoke. The crab cake had good flavor and we enjoyed the sauces. The crispy artichoke on top was a nice addition. There were several salads enjoyed including an Inn Keeper Salad ($20), a Burrata Tomato Salad ($20), and a Caesar Salad ($19). A cup of French Onion Soup ($15) was also enjoyed. For my entrée, I had the 16 oz Prime Rib Eye steak ($66). It was cooked a perfect medium rare, and had a nice light char on top. The flavor was excellent. All of the entrees had a very tasty little piped mixture of Boursin cheese and goat cheese with a baked tomato on top. This was great on its own and I also put it on several bites of my steak. I had a glass of Martin Ray Synthesis cabernet ($18) which paired excellent with the rib eye. Everybody else had the Scottish Salmon ($43) and enjoyed it. We also shared three veggie side dishes. The asparagus ($10) were nice and crisp. The sautéed green beans prepared Amandine style ($10) were also crisp and very flavorful. My favorite was the garlic confit mashed potatoes ($10) which had a great garlic flavor. Our main server Dean and his assistant Micheal provided great service. The restaurant was full, so things did go a little slower than I might have expected otherwise, and our dinner ended up lasting almost two hours. For some reason, the prices on the bill at the end of the night did not match the menu. Fortunately it was in our favor as the salads and sides were all charged at less than the menu price. You might want to take a picture of the menu when ordering and make sure the bill matches, especially if it is not in your favor. I saw another review mention their table received two menus with different prices. One was the menu I had, and the other had the prices that were on my receipt. Final rating 4.5 stars rounded up to 5. read more

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The last time we had dined here was Christmas Day of 2012, so Diane and I revived the tradition on Christmas Day of 2025. I am pleased to report that the quality of food has remained high; service was generally good other than having to ask twice for an Iced Tea refill; and the location and elegant ambiance of this restaurant within the historic Mission Inn is of course still a plus. But because the hotel largely adheres to its original structure, no elevator exists to avoid three steps leading into the restaurant, which is tough on seniors and others utilizing assistive mobility devices like walkers or canes. Holiday decorations inside the Mission Inn, including numerous brightly lit and ornament-festooned trees and a large gingerbread house, were omnipresent, and the hotel's exterior offered eye-popping views of glowing exhibits featured in the annual Festival of Lights. The complimentary Bread Course featured excellent-tasting bread and quite memorable La Conviette AOP French Butter. Besides salmon, I would have preferred more common seafood choices on the menu like seabass instead of swordfish. But from what was available I selected an 8 oz. fillet of Scottish Salmon, which was flakey and very good. My entree was preceded by a good 2 oz. Crab Cake served with Mustard Sauce, excellent crock of dark French Onion Soup, and okay but bland olive-centric Inn Keeper's Salad. And Diane liked her Lobster Bisque and 12 oz. Warm Water Lobster Tail very much. For sides Sauteed Green Beans prepared Amandine Style were very tasty, and my large Baked Potato with butter and chives was nicely cooked, but Diane's was charred. Feeling quite full, and not enticed by available choices, we passed on dessert. read more

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We celebrated our anniversary here. It's been on our list for over 2 years now, and we finally made the trip during the winter lights festival. Beautiful on the outside of the Inn, all the way through the restaurant. The busy crowds in the lobby were a little overwhelming, but expected for the time of the year. We arrived 5 minutes before our reservation (5 pm, when they opened) so there was a 15-minute or so delay to get us seated. The table was set nicely and clean near a window. The waitress was nice and attentive. Food was good, but I wasn't blown away by the taste for the price. I did make the mistake of ordering my rib-eye medium rare, as it in fact came out medium rare-rare side. But it was filling and flavorful. My wife had the New York cooked medium, which she enjoyed, and it looked great! Sides were big and flavorful, and desserts were actually bigger than expected. Glad we were able to check this off the list, but afraid we probably wouldn't return. ** Note: There are no restrooms in Duane's; you'll have to use the Inn's restrooms, which are down the hall, and on this day, there was a line for the men's and the ladies' room. Both had a bad smell while waiting in line. read more

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We had an 8:30 reservation but as they were behind bookings we were seated at 9pm on a Friday night. I was starving at that point. The service was great but they didn't have a good variety of wines by the glass. My steak was salty so but still ate it as didn't want to wait longer to bring it back. I've been to many steak spots and don't feel this place lives up to the diamond rating. I think it's popular as it's the holidays with the Festival of Lights with the ambiance but I wouldn't come back for the food as wasn't impressed along with the prices read more

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We had a good evening at Duane's. We were excited to finally try this place after hearing it was a great steakhouse. The place is a large historic dining room with some great paintings and decor. SERVICE: We were seated very quickly at our reservation time. Our only issue was that it seemed a bit disorganized as we had three different servers asking us the same questions, so everytime my wife and I started having a conversation, we had to stop and answer the same questions over and over (did we want bread, what drinks we wanted to order, etc.) might have just just been an off night. FOOD: This was outstanding. Our steaks were fabulous! Seasoned and cooked exactly as we ordered. Their sides were all great. And of course, their cocktails and wine complimented the food perfectly. (Filet and Ribeye) Other than the slight service issue, we had a nice evening. I would recommend the place for a date night. But - some of their tables are big and the seating is pretty far apart, so if you plan of having a lot of conversation, ask to sit next to each other ;) read more

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I'm a sucker for a good steakhouse. Duane's never disappoints. Service is top notch. Food is delicious. Nice, classic steakhouse feel. Went last night during the Festival of Lights so we got to enjoy a good dinner then walk out to see the lights. Our servers, Mario and Melissa, were so nice! Took such good care of us. Side note: If you do by plan on going during the Festival of Lights, just make sure to give yourself time to deal with the traffic. Enjoy! read more

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Duane's is always a pleasure. It's a classic style steakhouse, expect to wait, but always receive good service. The ambiance is very classic, nice place to take pictures. The food is always amazing. I've eaten here many times, I highly recommend the escargot or the french onion soup as appetizers. We always order steaks -- either the filet mignon, or new yorks, or the ribeyes, they're all amazing. As for sides, the baby carrots were delish, the mushrooms are amazing, and so are the baked potatoes!! They offer amazing desserts; we loved the creme brûlée, the bread pudding, and the tiramisu. Whether you come for the festival of lights or on a weekend night, Duane's is a nice spot to eat at read more

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This is our Christmas season tradition. The lights give such a magical ambiance. The service is stellar. Kind staff. Great recommendations. We love the wagu. If you like a rich fatty cut this is very decadent. Pairs amazing with a red wine. read more

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Im so disappointed! We come here at least twice @ year for celebrations of birthdays or Christmas, however, the las couple of times this place has been a disheartening! I had to return the French onion soup that was totally cold! The crab cakes lacked flavor and freshness! I asked for a medium asked for a medium well steak and got a rare steak! The bred pudding was dry and felt old! I expect so much more from Duane's! It is such a gorgeous place but the food has been a disappointment. The servers were very good but the kitchen was totally out to lunch! read more

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We made reservations last week for our 44th wedding anniversary. My wife called and was told the Prix Fixe menu was $59 or $69 w/glass of wine, and the time for that menu was from 5-6:30 pm, this was the same information as the website. Once at the Duane's however, the actual menu stated the time was from 5-6 pm. This was concerning because our reservation was for 6:15. And the prices on the menu stated $79 to $89 w/glass a wine. Also noting there is an additional charge of $10 for the filet, which was omitted from the website. We then had to have the manager called over and pointed out the discrepancies. In the end the manager did honor the original pice and time. I ordered my filet medium well and it was exceptional. The food was great, and the service was good. The 4 star rating is for the misinformation on their own website and the embarrassment of having the manager respond to our table. As a side note, I'm not sure why we were asked if we were celebrating anything special, because we heard nothing else about our anniversary. read more

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Came here while staying at the hotel . We started with an excellent red wine as well as Duane's Old Fashioned accompanied with fresh baked warm bread and butter. We started with the crab cake - perfectly crispy exterior , I only wish there was more sauce ! We also tried the lobster bisque which was good but I recommend eating immediately, we let ours get a little too cool and didn't enjoy it as much . For dinner we went with peppercorn steak and the organic chicken . Both were great ! I wasn't a huge fan of the potatoes that came with the steak as they were a little sweet. The risotto with the chicken was so creamy and absolutely delicious ! We unfortunately were too full for dessert ! Service was very friendly and quick ! We enjoyed the paintings in the restaurant but would have loved to hear some piano or light music in the background to go with the ambiance ! read more

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We experienced one of the worst dining experiences at the steakhouse unfortunately, both my husband and my dog who he shared a meal with got sick from food poisoning. The restaurant smelled like fish as soon as we walked in. The service was slow. It took us over three hours to get in and out of there. The ambience was lousy. I certainly hope the new ownership gets it together because it was very disappointing that one of the classiest restaurants in Riverside did not live up to the standard that the previous owners offered. read more

The hamburger was what I could have bought at a local restaurant that would have had more flavor and had fries instead of potato chips. I could have made this at home and enjoyed it much better. The waiter served us then disappeared. No drink refills. For an upper end restaurant I was highly disappointed. read more

Steakhouse at The Mission Inn - The classic hamburger. The lunch menu doesn't offer steak. - Steakhouses Near Me - Riverside, California

tl;dr the attentive service, the sophisticated ambiance, and the melt-in-your-mouth Steak Diane are highlights at this timeless downtown steakhouse The Mission Inn is a historic landmark hotel and a Riverside icon. It's no wonder that, over the years, celebrity guests have ranged from Theodore Roosevelt to Albert Einstein (the Mission Inn even invites visitors to sit in a wildly oversized chair that once belonged to William Howard Taft). Nowadays, this luxe hotel is the cornerstone of Downtown Riverside, and its flagship restaurant Duane's Prime Steak and Seafood (named for Mission Inn owner Duane Roberts) is among the most lavish meals that the Inland Empire has to offer. My family has typically visited Duane's for the opulent brunch buffet, but the dinner service has also been a longtime favorite for an in-town special occasion. Live piano fills the Duane's brightly lit bar-foyer. Enter past the host stand into the dimly lit, multi-roomed dining area. Arched doorways, exposed wood, and faux brick all channel Mission Revival style decor. Upholstered chairs are pressed up to the white-clothed tables. The dark, ornate carpeting looks like an antique rug. Unobtrusive elevator music mixes with the low din of chatter. My family visited for a weekend dinner, and the restaurant only ever reached about three-quarters capacity. The French Onion Soup boasted an extra-rich broth swimming with bits of onion and saturated brioche; my only criticism was that I would've welcomed a heartier portion of molten cheese. Meanwhile, the bacon- and bleu-heavy Innkeeper Salad reminded me of a Cobb except with a vinegar-based dressing. Across the mains, I was most impressed by the Classic Steak Diane. The exquisitely tender filet medallions were perfectly complemented by the hearty mushroom sauce. Further, the potatoes and carrots were simple yet well-executed. Meanwhile, the Peppercorn Prime New York was good-not-great. Namely, the steak felt undersauced and underseasoned. That being said, the melt-in-your-mouth brussel sprouts and smooth celery root puree accompaniments were excellent. The a la carte Colorado Lamb Chops easily fell off the bone, and the tasty flavor was further enhanced by the slightly minty sauce. Lastly, the Truffle Mac & Cheese and the Creamed Spinach both were liquidy but otherwise had full-bodied flavors. The service was impeccably attentive and professional, but the near-$100 entrees still invoked a gut-punch reaction. Across all of the dishes, only the Steak Diane felt worthy of its premium price tag. Nonetheless, the posh experience was uniquely suited for a special occasion in a way that few other Riverside restaurants could replicate. read more

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I'm usually pretty picky with "Steakhouses" these days, but Duane's is the place to go for some good steaks. We started with the amazing crab cakes as appetizers (perfect consistency). For our mains, the steaks (I got the 16oz ribeye) were cooked a perfect medium rare, and the classic Steak Diane was exceptional. Our server, Dean, was awesome; he had perfect timing, kept our drinks refilled and checked on us at all the right moments (not neglecting guests but also not being too pushy). The food was flawless and the service was top-notch. We'll definitely be back. Very nice high-end steakhouse worth the money. 5/5. read more

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It has been 14 years since I've been here. This time around, reservations are made through Open Table. Much easier to go this route than trying to call directly to make an appointment especially when the holidays is a busy time. Upon arrival, we were seated and greeted by our server. We were a party of 4 and 3 of us ordered the rib-eye and once the organic half chicken. Sides were asparagus, salad, and bake potato. Everything you order is a la carte and all cooked to exactly how we liked it. The ambience is very classy, romantic and well decorated; after all, it is the Christmas season. Beautiful decoration of Christmas trees and lots of lights surrounds the entire restaurant and in the entrance checkin area of the hotel where Duane's is located inside. For me and my family, coming here for us, would be for a special occasion that would be celebrating. If you do valet parking near The Mission, Duane's also validates your parking ticket at a discount rate. read more

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We had a wonderful experience last night, the day after Christmas. It wasn't too crowded and we enjoyed our meal and service! read more

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Came here for a surprised birthday dinner with my husband and I was very happy with my time here. The drinks were strong and good, the food was tender, soft and had great flavor. My husband made reservations and it was easy check in, had no issues. Our waitress and her assistant were great and attentive. All in all I was very happy with my time here read more

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Booked a Christmas dinner for 4 12/27/25 , it had been several years since I've done this because of the cost, but remembered it as a very unique experience with 4 Christmas carolers dressed l like a Norman Rockwell painting going from table to table, and a beautiful dinner room with a tall ceiling and big beams. Our experience this time was put in a area outside the dining room next to the service entrance , external dinnerware buckets and entrance to the restaurant where they set up a few extra tables temporarily to overbook the date. No Christmas carolers, average food, annoying chatter of them gathering dinnerware next to us , employees coming in and out of door behind us . For a $500 meal for four I certainly expected more. Left disappointed and ripped off. read more

I don't usually review restaurant i go to but i have to for this one.... I was very disappointed!!! food took almost an hour to be served and was very salty from steak, salmon to fries and mac n cheese!!! Very very pricey for such low quality food!! Serve was not very pleasant and had flat effect on his face!!! overall, very very disappointed for this high quality and well-known restaurant!! never ever come back!! read more

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The food was amazing. Steak was tender, juicy and flavorful mmmmmm Mac n cheese rivals my favorite aunties and the drinks...excellent creamy deliciousness. Add to the fact that we were eating in a beautifully restored historic hotel sprinkled with the most friendly fast attentive food server EVER!!!!!! Made for an awesome experience. Thank you read more

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Food was amazing. Took my wife for her birthday. I had the lamb chops and French onion soup and wife had the ribeye and lobster bisque. The service was great the sever was friendly and was very knowledgeable on the wines and food. read more

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Went here for brunch. Paid $464 for 4 people, which included a $71 tip. The problem was that our server was absent most of the time. I bussed my own dishes as no one picked them up. I ordered refills from the kitchen and the food was mediocre. The place was not full. We will not return. read more

If you have a reservation at an upscale restaurant, what do you expect? Wait for a very long time before being seated? I guess not. This place demands Ernest money for reservation. Then when it got your money, it treats you like a pest. I see other people also had similar experience recently. Then someone called Hotel M posted canned response to their complaints. Do they employ AI agent to write those replies? read more

We went to celebrate our birthdays. Beautiful ambiance.. first class! Service was wonderful and attentive. Thanks, Dean! We both ordered filet mignon. It was prepared to perfection. We also added on lobster. It was just so-so. Hard to cut and a bit grisly. The lobster bisque and french onion soup were both very delicious. We both received complimentary tiramisu for our birthday. All in all, a very nice meal. It was pricey, but we're worth it. Lol! read more

Do NOT go here for the steaks. Worst $63 filet I have ever had in my entire life. The drinks and sides were great, but the steak was not worth the money. read more

It's been awhile since I've been to Duane's but it was still 5 star . All the staff were friendly and provided above excellent service from the hostess to the gentleman that cleared the table. Our server was extremely knowledgeable about the menu including the wine list. The menu changes seasonally so there's always something new to try. We had the Kobi cooked on a stone at our table. It was a fun experience and just melted in our mouths. The hummus was amazing as well as the crème brûlée. Paired it all with a bottle of Pinot Noir. Duane's will always be a go to at The Mission Inn. read more

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We celebrated my sister's 50th birthday at Duane's and everything from start to finish was phenomenal. I made the reservation about 2 weeks ahead of time. Jennifer in reservations answered all my questions with a helpful and kind attitude, and got back to me quickly each time. Stefan greeted me early before the restaurant opened and allowed me to decorate the table with balloons and flowers. Our head server, Sana, was a delightful mix of elegant, fun, and quite the storyteller. For our meal, we had the lobster bisque, shrimp, filet mignon, and chocolate cake for dessert. Do NOT skip the lobster bisque; it is outstanding! Every filet was cooked to perfection, and the food presentation was very classy. The ambiance is so beautiful as well, surrounded by history and art. The evening was perfect, and we thank the amazing staff for making it a memorable occasion!! read more

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Guess the management team decided it was time to change the menu or at least decrease the portion sizes Ordered the Salmon and what I got was a strip of salmon cooked so dry that it was a good thing g it came with a lemon to add flavor to it, that a grape tomato because they no longer do the cheese tomato Don't hi k I'll be coming back here of this is what the menu is turning into Oh and almost forgot $23 for a Lemon Drop ..... WTH ?? read more

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This review is not out of spite or intended to randomly lash out..... it's based on basic, simple expectations at a "5 star" dining venue that were not fulfilled, on many levels. #1 elegance is not defined by time spent..... waiting and waiting and waiting and waiting for acknowledgment, then drinks then food. Several hours- not ok. #2 two different fish entrees ordered..... one, the size of two end to end miniature snickers bars with a tomato on the plate and the other ????? An over cooked, fishiest of fishy smelling and tasting, chunk of really unenjoyable meat. #3 the 90 dollar steak..... looked so sad on the plate.. all alone and not cooked as requested..... and slightly tender I guess, sorta..... well not really. #4 let's just say, ..... Risotto should never be crunchy. Nothing about this meal could justify $100.00 a person..... Plus the time, it took to endure it.....oh geez.... read more

Every year we come here for a company event and it never disappoints. It's usually a set menu. I have only gotten their steak but it's always so good! The cheesecake is amazing as well. Love the atmosphere. We will continue to come here for years! read more

Delightful evening of fine dining during the Festival of Lights at the Mission Inn in Riverside. Very good service, excellent steaks and accompaniments. My burrata tomato salad, escargot (that I got to taste), New York steak and fine wine and spirits were all fabulous. The only complaints were the timing of the dishes and the dress code. Plates were ushered off at add times when other dishes were coming out too early. The dress code was odd in that a phone call earlier in the day indicated suit and tie with the threat of being refused service, the website that stating "upscale business attire", and then seeing folks seated with denim, flannel and golf shirts. Not a good look. The rest of our experiences were all positive. Wonderfully decorated hotel, nice music, easy to hear each other, and prices appropriate for the evening. read more

Steakhouse at The Mission Inn - Steakhouses Near Me - Riverside, California

I enjoyed the ambiance , the service, and the food. It was a wonderful experience and enjoyed it from beginning to the end.

Staying at Mission Inn Hotel for a wedding. Made reservations to Duane's ahead of time just in case it gets busy but the place was pretty empty. We were sat on a corner where the booth next to us was facing our table. It felt uncomfortable. We had a bottle of Pinot Noir. It was decent. Shared a caesar salad. It lacked taste. It was very bland. The rib eye steak was cooked perfectly and delicious. Side of asparagus and mushrooms were okay. To end the dinner, we ordered the bread pudding and it was the star of the evening. read more

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Can't say enough about this place! A real gem with all the great feels of an elegant chophouse dinner!! All items are a la carte so it's a better pick and choose style of dining! The service was great, Mario was on point all night and was very patient as we had a new baby with us. The menu was explained along with drink and wine pairing recommendations...being in the food industry I can appreciate the nostalgic feel! Overall experience was great, yet again! See u soon Duane's! read more

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The restaurant is in a beautiful setting but the service was extremely slow. We waited far too long for everything even water, bread and wine. We found ourselves having to ask for water because no one offered. The food quality was good and they did offer us a free appetizer for the extremely long wait. Not sure if I would return. read more