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    Duffy's Place

    3.2 (79 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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    Live music
    Juke Box
    Moderate noise

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    Duffy's burger with tater tots and a side of potato salad
    Jim B.

    My wife and I spent several days in Valparaiso to both visit her sister and introduce me to the town where both of them went to college. I had always wanted to go there and am very happy to say that I totally enjoyed the visit. While there, we ate most meals out. Duffy's was one of them. Okay... This was an interesting one on the trip. For this one, we reach way back to my wife's 21st birthday. This is the place she went for her first "legal" alcoholic beverage. Back then, it was under a different name (Jackson's, I think). When my wife opened the door, a gust of cigarette smoke hit me head on, nearly knocking me to the ground. I can't remember the last time I was in a restaurant or bar that allowed smoking. It is totally out-lawed in San Antonio. As an ex smoker and bar hopper extraordinaire, I was not afraid to spend a few minutes eating lunch in a smokey joint. We sat at a comfortable table by the window that allowed a full view of the venue. I ordered a beer, and my wife ordered the special mixed drink of the day, a tequila sunrise. Both of us enjoyed the Duffy's burger. Mine came with tots, and hers came with sweet potato fries. I nervously took my first bite expecting it to taste like an ashtray. I was wrong. This turned out to be my favorite meal in Valparaiso. That burger was so good that I can't decide which superlatives to use. It was juicy. The bun was the perfect size for the meat. The meat was perfectly seasoned. It all really came together to be one of the best burgers I have ever had the pleasure of eating. If you can't take smoke, stay away. If you like rowdy watering holes filled with activity, happy people, and associated noise, get there quick and have a great burger!

    a bee on a flower
    Nathan C.

    Everyone told us to try the wings they are great. I guess burnt if now the new great. When I asked, they said this is how they always are. Go to Wings Etc. At Wings Etc. They also let you order all drums or flats.. not so at Duffy's Place.

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    Ron S.

    A solid place for what it is - I really enjoyed it! It's a dive bar, limited menu - mainly burgers and apps. The real star was the wings - worth returning for. Venue is a bit loud with the music, but a fun place to stop for a burger n beer

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    The pierogis are to DIE for. Bartenders are dope too, hoping one day the bathrooms get updated but its not too bad.

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    3 years ago

    Best wings I've ever had. A little pricey but all wings are. You seriously need to try these. That is the review... Get their wings.

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    3 years ago

    Best wings around everybody knows it!!! Friendly staff awesome outside deck setting, great for outdoor eating I highly recommend this place

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    This place is great! Amazing delicious food and pretty chill locals. Definitely a local go to spot for wings and beer.

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    They wouldn't let me walk out of the bar with a cup of water. Way too intense for a small time bar

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    Bathrooms were very dirty. Food isn't worth anything to brag about. I'm sure this place will go under soon.

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