Had a horrendous dinner on Saturday 2/17. Ordered the lamb chops, which I had there 2 weeks prior and were great. This time not so great. Let's preface with the food taking almost an hour to come to our table of 2. We literally had a basic order of chopped salads, french onion soup and lamb chops. Salads were the only saving grace. French onion soup was awful, tasted of bouillon only. No cheese melted over the top. Just unacceptable. Lamb chops were overdone and extremely fatty. I have never seen lamb chops with so much fat. The kitchen really should have known better than to send these out. Again, total miss here. read more

The food was mediocre but the service was horrible. Sadly the price was extremely high for what we received.

Great steakhouse. Lobster app is addicting. Service and atmosphere excellent. Must go

We were there on Friday 1/28/2022. First off, we didn't have a server greet us for a period of time. There was a second server that had to "find" our server. But she was nice enough to get our drink order. The dinner bread was supermarket quality. Inedible. The calamari appetizer was poor quality. It tasted overly fishy. The arincini - rice balls- were actually good. The medium rare ribeye was overdone and flavorless. The Sea Bass was over cooked to the point of being inedible, the clams in the dish had broken clamshells that had broken off into the chowder. The Lobster tails we're tough and not pulled from the shell so we had to dig them out with our fingers. We basically left full plates of food and nobody inquired about it. when the server asked if we wanted anything wrapped he just left the container on the table. Again this would be fine if it was not a $300 meal. Nobody refilled our water. And finally the restaurant rests on the edge of the casino floor so the noise from the machines spills into the restaurant. You have to cross the entire casino floor to use the bathroom. I realize this isnt the fault of the restaurant but for the price point it's important to know. All in all, for the money, it was a huge disappointment. This is one of the most expensive restaurants in our area but the quality and service standard did not meet the cost. read more

Honestly was a great night. My boyfriend and I went here for a belated Valentine's Day dinner ( we went the night after Valentine's Day). Dimly lit but it created a romantic vibe. Couldn't hear the noise and crowds from the casino, the live singer wasn't too loud. You could actually have a conversation without straining to hear the person you are with. Food was delicious and we took home our leftovers and ate them the very next day. I had the lobster Mac and cheese and it was served piping hot in a steel pan. My boyfriend got the catch of the day: pecan crusted salmon and a crab cake over potatoes with asparagus. Only thing I could complain about was our server. He was nice enough and checked on us but didn't treat us nearly the same as the two tables next to us that he was handling. Maybe it was because we were a little younger ( mid to late 20s) but ‍ Overall great night, great food read more

This wasn't the best experience. Our waitress was lovely, and she was the best part, very helpful. This place is ridiculously expensive. So I expected really good food. Not the case. I ordered the chopped salad. The chicken on it was like rubber, and the salad was wet and mushy without dressing. Brown avacado. I sent it back. I decided on just the Brussel sprouts app and a side of mushrooms. Brussel sprouts were way undercooked and a terrible flavor. The mushrooms were good, though. My boyfriend got the lobster mac. It was cold, lacking sauce and flavor, but he ate it. The waitress made sure a few times if she could get him anything else, but he didn't want to waste. I don't really see us coming back. read more

I would like to start off with that. The environment is absolutely lovely..... the staff has been very pleasant for the most part... today I ordered the ribeye that came with a rosemary infused roasted garlic clove.. my steak was cooked perfectly!! Unfortunately I did not get enjoy the rosemary infused roasted garlic as it was refrigerated on my plate, and when I asked for a new one, they brought it back to me room temp... at the end of my meal. I ordered the lobster bisque soup, unfortunately, the first time it was cold. I asked if the soup was meant to be served cold or warm. They brought it back to me a new cup with the creamy on the sides, stating that the cream made it cold ,, I am not buying that, but the 2nd cup was superb.... The only thing I would ask is for the kitchen to remember people like their food warm and not Cold..... all in all a decent experience, but not for the total price I had to pay for this meal... looks like the kitchen has a little bit to work on! read more

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Went to Dukes for a birthday party, it was good, ok ambience,I thought service (Terri) was great,water filled constantly which I like. Could hear the piano music and singer from the other room, that was nice couldn't really hear the noise from the casino which was also very nice. We got the jumbo shrimp which were really jumbo and these lobster bites which were amazing. My ribeye was very good I don't like places you don't get sides included, just a pet peeve ,I did get the garlic mashed and didn't think they were true mashed potatoes I could be wrong it's been known to happen...a lot. My wife had the scallops which were very good and that came with risotto and green beans. The filet looked good as did the Prime Rib. I thought it wouldn't be some place I would go for dinner on a regular basis, but I didn't pay for it so what the hell am I bitchin for....but I will be back for lunch to try the burgers. All in all it was a nice night great food great company.Thank you read more

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My wife and I visited Duke's while on a quick anniversary getaway to Rivers Casino. This was our "special" anniversary meal. We had a 7:45 reservation and waited about 5 minutes after checking in with the hostess to be seated. After being seated it took about 15 minutes to be acknowledged by our waiter. It was obvious that the restaurant was short staffed but the 15 minutes gave us enough time to figure out what we wanted to drink and eat. My pre-dinner cocktail was the NY Sour. HIGHLY recommended. Perfectly balanced and delicious! I had the fried lobster appetizer which was amazing. Just perfect. My wife had the Caesar salad which I had a bite of and it was very good. Entrées took quite a while to come out. Both my wife and I had the 8oz filet, cooked medium. I opted for the "Oscar Style" and I am so glad I did. This took what was already an amazing filet and brought it to the next level. The crab was tender and flavorful, a great addition to the tender filet. We had the double butter mashed potatoes and sautéed wild mushrooms. Both sides were excellent. With my entrée I had a glass of Conundrum Red Blend, a perfect accompaniment to the steak. We were asked about any special occasions when we made a reservation. Since we mentioned it was our anniversary they gave us a complimentary (huge) slice of cheesecake for dessert. What a nice touch! There was absolutely nothing to fault about the food. One of the best meals we have had in quite some time. Regarding the service, the individual workers are doing the best they can given the circumstances and the fact the place was obviously short staffed. Our waiter Terrance was an absolute rock star with what he was able to accomplish, just one man doing so much. He really seemed to care about our experience. Unfortunately, the behavior I saw from other guests was disappointing. Lots of rudeness directed toward the staff when they are doing the best they can given the circumstance. Dukes Chophouse gets a big A+ from me! read more

We had a 5 star experience! All of the appetizers, main courses, and dessert were delicious. Our waiter was very friendly and very attentive throughout the entire meal. This is definitely on the pricier side and I would say since it's inside of a casino it didn't feel as fancy as a typical steakhouse. Overall, the food and service were great and if you're looking for a nice steak and seafood dinner I'd recommend Duke's. read more

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Dukes steakhouse is a pauper in kings clothes. My experience was one that included a level of unprofessionalism from wait staff. My chopped salad was tending toward brown and rusty. I was served my meal and the double cut pork chop was raw inside. Seriously raw. When I ordered I was never asked how I liked it cooked. The waitress never checked back after the meal was served to see how everything was for 10 minutes. It took another 15 minutes to re-prepare my meal. At that point my party was done eating so I cancelled my meal. Never got to taste the chop. From the salad to the service and the meal, all was sub par. Certainly not what I expect from a "high end" chophouse. Avoid Duke's. read more

Let's just say I would not recommend, extremely over priced! I'm all for a great meal with a large price tag however I would recommend trying your local Texas Roadhouse. I ordered the ribeye, with 2 sides and mushrooms the total for that dish was $97.00 however there was nothing $97.00 worth about it. Very mediocre, comparable to any other chain steakhouse. read more

Finally a fine steakhouse in Schenectady County. Excellent steaks, seafood and sides expertly prepared. Highly recommend the Oysters Rockefeller Fritte. Caesar salad has an excellent dressing but needs anchovies. Steak sauces are all complimentary. Save room for the carrot cake which feeds a family of 4. Reservations a must-the large banquet room is perfect for special occasions. Fine jazz buffers the noise from the packed bar. Communication between front and back of the house has to improve. No pace to service which stretched 3 hours. Need a dress code, uniforms for waitstaff and please lose the Walmart name tags. 5 star kitchen with a 3 star front of house. Opening month hiccups will be resolved with experienced managers. With minor adjustments the finest restaurant in Rivers Casino will be the finest restaurant in the county. Look forward to updating my review. read more

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Located inside Rivers Casino in Sch'dy NY. In my opinion, the best restaurant in the whole casino. Can be noisy from the casino if seated in the lounge. Full bar with happy hour M- Th. Entertainment in the lounge on Friday and Sat. Patio outside. Wonderful steaks, seafood, burgers., salads. In the pricy side but nonetheless very good upscale food. You need to walk into the casino to use the restrooms. Highly recommend an app and a salad which is what I did as I wasn't in the mood for a steak. Great place for a special occasion with a private room for that. It was my friend's birthday and they brought over a complimentary dessert for her which was nice. read more

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solid 4 stars! so, the ocean is being depleted. its running out of seafood because Dukes is giving you WAY TO MUCH in their orders. ok, this isnt a real problem, although overfishing is, but this isnt about that. i witnessed a overflowing lobster roll (which on their lunch menu is pretty affordable!) and I had their crab app, which had like a pound of jumbo lump. to be honest, i was expecting overpriced youre held hostage prices in their casino, but that was not the case. so now you know too. I would try it again....with a free dining credit! ! ! read more

Haven't had a complaint yet. The New York Strip is fantastic, the twice baked potato is a meal in itself. read more

Dukes Chophouse - Lounges Near Me - Schenectady, New York

Very impressed w plentiful Seafood Tower, excellent service, reasonable drink prices, excellent Porterhouse (32 oz so hubby & I split) & sides. Apparently same owners as 677 Prime & it shows. You will need to win @ the Blackjack table as w tax & tip our bill was $220. Main dinning room was classic, upscale steakhouse. Plenty of security, Restauant & casino spotless. read more

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We enjoyed our dining experience this evening!!! Our server, Max, was friendly, knowledgeable and went out of his way to make the night memorable. Enjoyed a seafood tower, lamb chops, filet Oscar style, mashed potatoes, Utica greens and Brussel Sprouts. Max kept our drinks full and always checked back, he always had a smile and showed excellent dining etiquette and made us laugh. Thank you and we will be back and ask for Max!!! read more

Our food was incredible and our server, Steve, was funny, knowledgeable, and a joy to have. Give that man a raise!!

What an experience we had! First I encourage you to please ask for a table in the main dining room. The tables at the bar feel more like diner seating. The main dining room is an experience of layered elegance with a rich traditional Italian flair. First we were served bread. It was phenomenal. Very Italian and hard to find upstate. Then we had Appetizers. We had the calamari and crab cakes. Loved the crab cakes. Calamari was good as well - could have used more salt. On the the entrees! My partner had the NY strip with lobster and a side of mashed potatoes. He thought it was fantastic. The lobster was a perfect addition. I had the sea bass on a bed or corn risotto with asparagus and a side of mushrooms. The texture and flavor of the fish was perfect, delicate and delicious. My sides were great. We then ordered desert! I ordered the carrot cake. My partner ordered the chocolate layer cake. There was enough of each to serve 4 people easily. Best cartot cake I have found upstate. The chocolate was good - it was chocolate . O and the cookies that came at the end. You have no idea!!! Yum! Our waitress was so knowledgable, pleasant and attentive. I highly recommend Dukes to anyone. What a great top notch experience! read more

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I actually gave this review a lot of consideration. I mulled it over for a few days. It had such good qualities, but made some major misses that I went with the 3 star rating. Here goes why. If you want to be in the big league of "fine dining " that step up your game. We made 7:00 reservations. None were needed, the place was quiet with maybe 6 tables full. Upon arrival, no hostess in sight. Staff coming and going and not one said, hello, the hostess will be here in a minute. After 4 long minutes I saw a girl running to her stand grab menus then walk over to us. Never a greeting. This does bother me. Nothing like a nice hello to start off on a good note. So many empty tables and she sits us next to a table of 4. In a booth the a was very tight fit. Every time I moved the tablecloth came too. Not a breaker but we weren't comfortable either. I usually say something but I really kept quiet. I read the reviews like I always do before I go to places so I was trying to be patient. Our waitress came over after a few minutes ( the place was actually slow but plenty of staff) asked for our drink order. She was very nice. Our martini's weren't cold which I did specified shake well but again I let it go. I always go over the menu with the waitress to get her spin in things, especially when a few things look interesting. She raved over the duck wing appetizer. So I go with that. My husband got the steamers. He loved the lovely lite broth . My duck wings were way to sweet and beyond salty. Beyond all that, the duck meat was dry. She saw them on my plate and asked if I wanted something else. I was like no that's fine. My husband ordered the cowboy cut Ribeye. Rare $52 Your choice : Béarnaise Smoked Bleu Cheese Demi Glace Demi Maître D'butter Green Peppercorn Sauce (Au Poivre) Dukes Special Steak Sauce. He ordered it with Bearnaise . Cooked perfectly and beyond flavorful & tender. He went with Utica greens $10. They were delicious. I actually thought my grandmother made them. Outstanding! I went with the bone in Dry aged NY strip $51 med/rare Smoked blue cheese. Cooked more med/well . Very disappointed. No flavor. Not a tender cut either. Found myself making a blue cheese butter and topped that on my steak. I Let that sit ontop my steak with Salt & crushed black pepper. At least now I had flavor. I ordered the shaved Brussels sprouts $10. I was given maybe frozen whole Brussels sprout that were hard. Ok. I didn't send back this $ 51.00 steak which I should have, but man the Brussels sprouts are going back. Not what I ordered. They clearly weren't shaved. I couldn't send them back because she never came back. Our waitress never came back during the meal to see if everything was ok. As she cleared the table she asked if I wanted the Brussels sprouts boxed. I said if I took them home I would have to cook them way longer cause they were so hard and not shaven. She then proceeded to say that the cook started to make these instead weeks ago??? So then why are they on the menu?? Not the fine dining experience I was looking for. Our waitress was pleasant BUT missed a few things that could have been corrected. My husband was happy that they had his favorite 10 yr port however. When the bill arrived she apologized for the duck wings and Brussels sprouts and removed them from our bill. When you go out and drop over 200.00 for a steak dinner, I want it cooked right, or get what I ordered. For being a slow night, I was surprised of the lack of service. It's got a good shot, with only a few changes to get it to a fine dining experience, so the customer comes out feeling like a winner. Not tonight for me however! read more

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It was the best of times and it was the worst of times. The first night we had good service and the steaks was very good. It's expensive but it really was delicious. The second night was terrible. We would have said something but no one even checked on us, not even our waitress!!!!! As we had steaks the first night I had a special tha was past. It was like eating mush. The little Greek pizza place down the street from me serves better pasta!!!! I had ordered a Caesar salad to start, which was good, but about half way through it my entree was served and set on the side of my table. I was never offered a second drink, my water was never filled and the check came without being asked about the meal or if I wanted desert. The waitress would have been fired from sizzler! It was really too bad as the first night was pretty good. We went back again on 1/23/19. It was fantastic! Both the meals and service! Was really one of the best steaks I've ever had! Well done Dukes! read more

I was there on NYE. Sadly, I have to say it was a huge disappointment. NYE is special and every restaurant I have ever been to has had a special upscale menu on NYE. Dukes NYE menu look like it was put together by a novice chef who was trying to save money. 1 small glass of champagne, a choice of Tomato bisque or a salad, a choice of one of one 3 entrees: a small filet, 3 scallops or chicken picatta, and a piece of sponge cake for dessert. The worst menu I've ever seen, especially on a NYE. The chef should really be embarrassed to put out a menu like this, especially on NYE. If they wanted to drive away business, they were successful. I doubt I will ever go back. read more

Service was great! The rest, not so much. Six of us went out to eat at Dukes after playing some Blackjack in the casino. Most of us were up so we were feeling happy! We were all excited to experience some "fine dining" -- steaks ranging from $32 for their 8oz petite filet to $62 for their porterhouse. We ordered the porterhouse, expecting a steak that would melt in our mouths considering the cut and the price. Instead, I spit out several pieces of grizzle and had to saw away at the steak in order to cut it. We've had way better steaks for a fraction of the cost. In addition, they were over-seasoned. I want to taste the meat! As a group of 6, in addition to our steaks, we ordered a variety of apps and several sides to share: Lobster Mac and Cheese ($18) Calamari - all small rings ($13), Steamed Clams ($13) Shrimp Cocktail (3 for $16), Spinach Artichoke Dip ($8), a small side of mashed potatoes ($9), a side of hard and undercooked Brussel Sprouts ($10). Overall, the apps and sides were okay, but in absolutely NO WAY were they worth the price tag. We have had way better of everything above for a fraction of the cost. We will spend our money elsewhere in the future. We were not feeling "up" when we left. read more

Dukes Chophouse - Lounges Near Me - Schenectady, New York

Pricey but expected for casino. Waiter walks by us 3 times with zero acknowledgement. Took 15 min salivating to be waited on!. Once approached service was great. Food very good but again - steep prices. $16 first r 3 shrimp. Lobster Mac and cheese the richest thing in the casino. Fill up on Caesar salad the garlic oozing out of the dressing will have you sitting at a slot machine solo but with tummy delighted. See pic of our spread $100 and none of it was a meal - all appetizers. read more

Dukes Chophouse - Lounges Near Me - Schenectady, New York

We tried Dukes because it was on the list for Schenectady's restuarant week in August 2021, advertising a 3 course meal for $30/pp. First, there was a choice of soup or salad as appetizer and we both took the salad; there were also only two choices for main entree-- a cheesy chicken dish or a meat-based pasta. The salad was OK, but just. Nothing interesting tried. As for the entree, I can only report based on the pasta because we both ordered it, and it was terrible: the plate should have been called "Brisket pasta", it was maybe 1000 calories on a single plate, with no vegetable on offer. $20 for this, nearly inedible gloppy ziti type thing with the fattiest sauce you ever tasted. I should have taken a picture. The remaining $10 was applied to the desert, which was also a serious disappointment, although I'll admit it was chocolate-- "chocolate layer cake" with almost no cake, it was all butterfat icing. Dukes, man! Don't even try. You exist to pull in the zombies from the Casino who don't mind missing their vegetables. But the service was excellent!! So that entire star is for the service. read more

This place was awful. Took forever to get drinks because the bartender was flirting with other guests. Also was charged $9 for a side of fries (Cuomo policy) which is ridiculously expensive! OVERPRICED!!! DON'T COME HERE! (Unless you win a ton of money at the casino... you'd still get a better experience somewhere else tho...) read more

Absolute disappointment. Three of us out of a party of 4 got the filet mignon.They we're most likely choice not prime cuts of beef. Regardless, after waiting 40 minutes they were served lukewarm at best. Even the metal pan they were served on was cold. At a truly high end steakhouse, the server would warn the patron, "be careful, the metal serving tray is very hot". Not at Dukes. Two of us also ordered the twice baked potato. Guess what? They were cold also. I almost never write a bad review for any establishment. But, Dukes was so bad I felt compelled to warn other patrons. The only good part of my meal was the oyster appetizer and the drinks. But, those are really hard to screw up. The total bill for the four of us with tip was just under $400. Not bad, but, I think I could have gotten a better steak at Texas Roadhouse. Dukes is NOT a high end steak house. They just advertise themselves as being one. read more

Looking for a place that's has good food and the place is quaint the place is quite when it not crowded but the price are high$$$$ but worth it read more

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Review time kids! Here it is, the Brides Birthday and she wants Steak for the celebratory dinner! Come on evil neighbors, its time for a fancy dinner! Located on the gaming floor of the casino, yet tucked off to the side ambiance tends to be a little loud. You can hear the general commotion of the gaming floor but its not overwhelming if you are in the back room. Décor is clean and modern-ish with nods to the old school Italian steak houses that seem to be long gone. Service was absolutely perfect, even with a small hiccup with our order, they went above and beyond to correct what we considered to be a minor issue! On to the glorious food! The Bride ordered a smaller steak with shrimp described as" wonderful!" I went with a blue cheese crusted porterhouse. massive and prepared to perfection is all I can say! the neighbors loved their meals as well. I know you're asking yourself, if it was that good, why the 4 stars? Well, having placed a reservation days in advance one doesn't want to have to wait. Upon greeting the hostess we were offered a table in the bar area.....this was not an option and was rectified in 1/2 hour after voicing our dissatisfaction. read more

A classic casino steak house right in Schenectady. Fabulous service, great atmosphere, reasonable prices for a higher end establishment. There was a jazz duet playing in the lounge which added a lovely back drop. Our Prime Rib was excellent as well as the side dishes we had, especially the Broccoli Rabe, and French onion soup. The cuts of beef are huge, and we choose to share one. I'd rate it more a 4.5, as while the Prime Rib was excellent, cooked as ordered, it was just a tad dry. read more

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As in most things, the fifth star is provisional (...). Trust me, this is a very good restaurant. I can be tweaked, but expect to come away pleased, taken altogether. We arrived having had a row with our planned dinner place, the Turf Tavern; the owner/hostess was surly about our reservation and who needs this? So we headed off, and passing Rivers Casino, decided "why not?" The young woman at the desk said the magic words: "No Problem!" We were quickly seated and Steve, our server, was there almost at once. We quickly chose what we wanted and the order went in, bread came out. The bread was a tad moist from the warmer, but still fresh and tasty with a nice crust -- a rare thing in The Capital District. We both ordered onion soup. It was a very good onion soup; the only flaw was too much cheese on top. We'd rather have had more of the soup. My wife had braised short ribs; they were tender and clearly cut from very nice high end ribs. They melted in the mouth (I tried some). I had saltimboca; this was done somewhat differently than I do it, with the skin left on and the sage tucked under it, with a bit of bacon on top. The flavor of the sage nicely permeated the chicken. Though I think the chicken had not been heavily pounded, it was quite tender. My wife tried mine, and thought it better than her ribs (a view in which I don't completely concur). These are dishes I cook from time to time; I have expectations. They were more than met. The only problem: The portions were gargantuan; we who are geriatric can't eat that much; I never take food home, but I did tonight. We passed on dessert -- but were sent home with a sample of the house blackout cake anyway. So, good food, nicely presented with very attentive service. Tweaks: More onion soup and less cheese. A "geriatric" menu for folks who just can't deal with "high roller" portions. There is nothing here that would deter us from going again; the tag was not modest, but no more than one would pay at the better lot of Capital District restaurants -- and the food was more carefully prepared than we have had at some of those other places. And how nice to walk into a place cold, without a reservation or anything and be greeted with "No problem!" read more

I POSTED THIS ON DUKES FACEBOOK PAGE AND THEIR WEBSITE (I BELIVE IT WENT DIRECTLY TO THE CASINO.) WE WENT ON FATHERS DAY AND I WROTE THIS LAST TUESDAY,JUNE 18th. NO ANSWER FROM ANYONE...SO HERE YOU GO YELP. A friend of ours that goes to Rivers Casino got an email for a Father's Day meal special at Duke's Chophouse. They asked us if we wanted to go with them and we said sure. They were having a carnivore plate, described as: For only $40, enjoy a 20 oz draft beer with Grilled 16 oz NY Strip Steak, Grilled Andouille Sausage, Airline Chicken Breast and Lamb Chops (then it lists the sides). Both dads ordered this, I ordered the starter Scallops with Bacon, described as Pan Seared Scallops, Pork Belly, Maple Mustard Glaze. The mom and son both ordered chicken fried chicken. First mine. I tried one scallop and it was okay. Then I had a piece of the pork belly, it was hard to chew as the "meat" of it was way overcooked and the fat was so chewy. Then I started to eat my next scallop, and I felt like I was at a beach and the wind just blew sand in my mouth. I also had the Lobster Chowder which was okay but nothing to write home about. The server asked me how everything was and I politely told her the pork belly was not cooked right and my scallops had not been cleaned well has I was getting sand in my mouth. She asked if she could bring me something else and I said yes, shrimp cocktail...this was good. They took the scallops off and comped the shrimp. Now the Chicken Fried Chicken. If you did not see them come out of the same kitchen you would have thought they came out of different ones. One had gravy all over it with veggies and garnish plus the side. The other had very little gravy no veggies or garnish but it did have the side. During the meal nothing was said and they ate it. Now the carnivore plates the dads ordered. They came out in a pasta bowl with the mashed potatoes under all the meat that looked like it was just dumped the plate. Again, if you did not see this come out of the same kitchen you wouldn't know better. One had zukes and veggies the other had 2 buried carrots. By the time they got to the mash it was cold. This was advertised on a cast iron serving pan (you will see in the picture). So already it does not present as well as it did in the advertisement. Then the table behind us gets theirs, it looks like it came from an even different kitchen. It is on a platter, spread out looking like someone might have put some thought into the presentation. Then right before we leave, we see a table that actually got their served on the platter in the advertisement. The guys ate it but nothing was said while we were eating until the end. We get our bill and the "free" beers are on there. Now get this, they both order a regular draft pint and it was $5.79 each. The "free" Father's Day beer was a 20 oz for $12.00...really talk about price gouging? Anyway, our server was not coming back over to see us so we finally flagged down who I assume was a manager. She got it all. We had planned on leaving without saying anything but with the being charged for the beer and the server not coming back to the table the manager heard it all. Mostly about the consistency of the plates in presentation and what was on them. We talked to her for several minutes. She left saying she would look into it. She came back and handed us our new bills with the $12.00 special priced beers off of them. We paid and left. Our friends ran into a General Manager. Not sure if he was the GM of Dukes or the Casino. They apparently talked for quite a while. Our friends were told that most of the food comes in frozen and that the scallops are with bacon not pork belly as it is described with (it was pork belly see the picture below). I am not sure what else was said but for the prices that Dukes charges ALL of this food should be fresh none of it frozen. So tonight, I ate for diner my husband strip steak, his 16 oz strip steak. But before I ate it, I weighed it...IT WAS ONLY 6 OUNCES....6 NOT 16. Now I know that you describe meat by meat by the precooked weight but there is no way in hell on God's green earth that 10 oz is going to cook away. I wish I had been aware of this before we left as I would not have paid the bill. Will I go back probably not. I cannot see spending another $100 or better on a meal that is falsely advertised and poorly cooked and presented. For the prices that they charge I would consider Duke's Chophouse a high-end restaurant but the food and the presentation of the food was worse than any casual dining restaurant I have ever been too. read more

We ate here on a Friday night a little after 8 p.m. First, it was excruciatingly loud. We could not hear one another at our table. Our waitress was efficient at refilling water and wine. She entered orders correctly, but we waited an hour for our entrees. Bread and butter appeared immediately, but an hour? Appetizer tacos were apparently good. The waitress offered no creative options for salad needs beyond a bowl of lettuce if one could not have croutons or cheese. When the food did arrive, the salmon and steak were cooked and seasoned properly. The vegetables for a few of us were not. The veggies were also not hot, as if they had sat a bit. At $40 per plate for entrees, that is not acceptable. My overall impression of this establishment was of a cattle chute of sorts. Move 'em in and out with as little interaction as possible. It didn't look packed, but everyone from wait to bar staff was running at breakneck speed at all times. So much rush for nothing happening at our table for 45 minutes. I guess someone was being served! If you want good food, ambiance and friendly service, definitely go elsewhere. read more

This was my second visit to Dukes. First time was excellent and the Sushi roll appetizer, steak and dessert were great. Service was excellent. Flash forward 6 months and the place was completely different. The place was empty (Monday night). Sushi app was boring and almost seemed old. We also ordered Sea Bass for dinner and Brussel Sprouts for a side. The Sea Bass was excellent and the Risotto was also good. The Brussel Sprouts were undercooked and not as tasty as we might have expected. My friends steak was so overcooked it never should have made it out of the kitchen. Clearly, the place is floundering. The staff was less than enthusiastic and it took so long to replace the steak that my friend gave up and shared a meal with his wife. This WAS the only good food option at the Rivers Casino. We won't be coming back. Lots of other really good restaurants in Schenectady. read more

Let me start off by saying that this is strictly a lunch review. I happened to have a break in my schedule before driving to exit 15 for an appointment. I'm not a gambler and really have no reason to go to the casino, but I've been wanting to try Dukes, so off I went. Midweek at 12:30, the casino was not busy and I parked relatively close to the door. There is no separate entrance for Dukes. I walked through the casino to the restaurant and went right in. It was pretty slow, so I was given a booth for myself. I sat in the front seating area of the restaurant, there is apparently a formal dining room in the back. My waiter, Eric, immediately came over to greet me. I was happy to see him, as Eric is a veteran of the former Creo, which I really miss, especially in its prime. He is friendly and a consummate professional. It was a frigid day, and I was in the mood for something warming. Dukes serves, well....meat, for God's sake, so I decided to order a French Dip. I had to drive, so I decided to go with a Saratoga to drink as it was the only bottled water choice. My drink came quickly with lemon on a side plate and NO ICE, thank you very much, in a stem glass. Bravo. Why, oh why, would (other restaurants/servers insert name here) deliver a bottled water to the table with ice in the glass, or God forbid pour it over ice at the table? I do not want my sourced mineral water contaminated with your questionable ice chips! Thank you, Eric, for serving correctly. I was relaxing with my fabulous water and looking around. The room was clean and comfortable, had nice appropriate lighting, and there was a small wine room in view in clear glass, which was an interesting distraction. The music came from a player-less baby grand piano in the space, providing unobtrusive classics. When my sandwich came, it was a large plate. I started with one of my truffle fries. These were not fresh cut, but were entirely tasty nonetheless. The sandwich came on a nicely toasted brioche roll. Mallozzi's has the Dukes contract, so I would expect nothing less in the bread department. The meat itself was thinly sliced prime rib. It was cooked through but very tender and had a nice flavor. Don't go crazy people!! This was a French Dip, not a steak sandwich. Classically, it's akin to ordering a hot roast beef sandwich with gravy--the beef is cooked through and not served by temperature. There is a place in the world for such things! The au jus was good and I finished up what I didn't use for dipping on the fries. This meal was delicious, and wholeheartedly satisfying. I ate every last bite, all the while reliving my childhood memories of my mother's roast beef cooked the very same way. With every erudite pseudo foodie out there demanding perfection while not being able to spell or pronounce the words fois gras or bearnaise, I have this to say: get a grip. I am a foodie in the true gourmet sense. I am a very high level home cook and I have a pretty extensive palate and knowledge of food. But...my name is Kelly and I love a good old-fashioned style French Dip with the meat cooked through. Free yourselves people, not everything has to be sophisticated to be good. Sometimes simple hits that day's note. And what do you think happens to leftover prime rib in a kitchen? Everything should be utilized, not wasted. I will return to Dukes for lunch and would like to try dinner as well. Hopefully the dinner staff can stand up to Eric's superior service. My entire bill with tax and tip was $30. Worth every penny. read more

Food was great! I had the shrimp with pasta. My girl friend had the chicken sandwich it was good and moist. My other girlfriend had the salmon presentation was nice but the fish was well done. Servers was very friendly and we got our food Pretty fast. Overall we would still come and try more. We came here with my in law for dinner. They put us in the back room. Lighting is very dim, table setting was beautiful and atmosphere was very nice. Our server is friendly and very helpful and knowledgeable about where they get their steaks. Menus price for dinner is expensive like you would going to the Prime in Saratoga. Three of us had steaks from Prime rib, NY strips, Porterhouse. They were all amazing cooked to perfection. One had the pasta with shrimp and that was delicious I got to try it. Salmon was great to their liking. Overall the place is amazing all around. By the way for 6 people it came out to over $500 not including the tips tips: ask regular water not bottle cuz they charge $7.00 for it and we didn't know until we paid the bills. read more

Came for NYE dinner and was not disappointed! Meal, service & atmosphere was perfect! Will definitely be back! read more

Dukes Chophouse - SEAFOOD CIOPPINO - Lounges Near Me - Schenectady, New York

Will never know if it's good or not , website didn't mention that all guests need to be over 21, so on homecoming weekend for Union College we were without dinner reservations for our daughter and roommates read more

I had a wonderful time here for dinner on a Friday evening. The waiter was incredibly friendly, very knowledgeable about the menu & chefs, and made pleasant conversation. Our food was delicious, steak was perfectly cooked & the salmon was excellent. They have great beers on tap. Very convenient if you're look for a nice meal while at the casino. The prices are a little high, but the meal & experience was exceptional, so no complaints! read more