I decided to take myself out for a solo birthday dinner at Duke's Steakhouse, and I'm so glad I did. From the moment I walked in and mentioned it was my birthday, they made me feel so welcomed. I was seated right away, and the service throughout the entire night was impeccable. My waitress was AMAZING!!!!so sweet, attentive, and genuinely lovely. The entire staff was on point. Someone was always checking in, clearing the table, or making sure I had everything I needed. I started with the Blush Spritz mocktail, which was beautiful and refreshing. Then I ordered the lobster bites as my appetizer.so scrumptious! For my entrée, I had the brined & grilled half chicken, which was juicy, flavorful, and beautifully presented. I also got to meet Duke, the owner. He came over, introduced himself, told me a little about his story and the restaurant, and was just incredibly friendly. That personal touch really added to the experience. At the end, my waitress surprised me with a birthday dessert and sang Happy Birthday to me. They also had live music, which made the atmosphere even better. Going out alone for your birthday can either feel awkward or empowering, and they made mine feel special and so welcoming. Great food, beautiful atmosphere, impeccable service, and genuinely kind people. 10/10 birthday dinner. I would absolutely come back. read more

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It was a Friday night at 8pm and we were able to get a table for 2, not the best location (next to the meat locker) even though there were others. We waited 10 minutes just for our presence tk be acknowledged. They used the "we are very busy" excuse, even though many of the servers were just standing around and walked by us many times. Lots of wood in the room so it was a bit loud, but not impossible to have a conversation. We ordered the ribeye for two and some sides. The steak was a little fatty, but the meat was cooked perfectly. The star of the dish is the Haitian "chimichurri" served on the side. Potatoes and veggies were tasty as well. Although they could use some help with people skills, once the food is finally served (45 minute wait for us), it makes up for it. This could easily be 5 stars if the staff were friendlier and more attentive. Will try again on a slower night. read more

My friends and I went to Duke's last night. We had seen the chef had been at another place we enjoy: LeMalt.. It was delicious! We each got the Prime Filet for dinner. It came with a cleaver and some spicy dipping song. So good! For apps we had the Deviled Eggs and Short Rib Croquettes. The croquettes were melt in your mouth good. The deviled eggs were simply divine. With our steaks we ordered the creamed spinach, truffle fries, and peppers & mushrooms. All of the sides tasted phenomenal. Our servers were very kind and helpful as well. The food came out in a decent amount of time. Highly recommend this place as a place to go for special occasions! read more

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Very swanky steakhouse with a great vibe to it. The waiter was a little timid but he was super helpful and responsive. The owner is also incredibly nice and came over to make sure we had everything we needed. The vibe is really elegant and chic. The food is also really good - def stop by here if youre looking for a good date night or just a nice dinner out. read more

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Celebrated my birthday this year at Dukes. I loved that it was a newly opened steakhouse with a Haitian owner ( May was Haitian heritage month so I love extra celebrating anything Haitian heritage in the month ) The inside was beautiful! I especially loved the "fireplace" detail along the bar area ( spoiler alert it's NOT real fire lol) Duke's is BYOB and if you forget to grab a bottle there is a lq spot across the street. The food was yummy , it is a smaller menu but the taste is there. The staff was sweet and eager to please. Chef Duke was personable. All in all I recommend stopping by if you're in the area. read more

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I encountered Chef Duke's cooking at Estimes Cafe, which is brunch spot in the north jersey area and was completely blown away at the how tasty the food was. Fast forward to a few weeks ago, a friend of mine told me he had a steakhouse and without hesitation, i booked a reservation. This place is beautiful, the interior design is extremely elegant, the service is one of best i've encountered. Every waiter or waitress was vigilant and always doing what is needed to make you feel cared for and catered to. We ordered the bacon slab and octopus for appetizers and it was very appetizing. We then ordered the fried red snapper which came with a bed of seasoned rice. It was so delicious that i could cry. I definitely will be back. would not be surprised if this spot gets a michelin star . read more

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I had an overall enjoyable experience at Duke's Steakhouse. The highlights include the ambiance, live music, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere. The chef and owner, in addition to other attentive staff, greeted our table and checked on us which made for a nice personal touch. I ordered the deviled eggs as my appetizer which had a small but flavorful piece of bacon on each half which elevated the taste and made for an impactful bite. I ordered the NY strip steak as my main course which was well prepared. I usually ask for steak sauce, but in this case, it wasn't needed. The flavor stood on its own, but it also paired well with their Caribbean-inspired dipping sauce. It was topped with a spicy pepper which turned the heat up too much for me. Dessert was a standout. The bread pudding was excellent, very satisfying. I actually ran out of room but wish I could've finished every last bite. Lastly, my dragonfruit/lemon/passionfruit mocktail was extremely refreshing and delicious. I believe Duke's is BYOB, so make sure you stop at the liquor store beforehand if that's your preference. Toward the end of the evening, the service wait time did start to slow down, and we weren't informed of the 90 min table time limit until we were told our time was up which felt a bit abrupt. That said, as a newer steakhouse in Metuchen, I do think it is worth the visit especially for the quality of food and atmosphere. read more

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We had dinner at Duke's Steakhouse on March 5th with a 7:00 PM reservation. Parking took a little time since it's mostly street parking, so I recommend arriving early, especially on weekends. There is also a garage about two blocks away. Upon arrival, they took our coats and seated us in a small curtained room near the entrance. It was fairly quiet, probably because it was a rainy Thursday evening. My wife and I decided to order several items from the appetizer menu rather than focus on steak. We had the Creole lollipop chicken, deviled eggs, crevette de epis (seared shrimp), and New Zealand lamb lollipops, along with mashed potatoes and truffle mac and cheese for sides. I also ordered the 8 oz skirt steak. Highlights: * The shrimp and lamb lollipops were very flavorful and well prepared. * The truffle mac and cheese was exceptional and easily the best side we had. Good but not standout: * The mashed potatoes were decent but nothing special. * The lollipop chicken looked great but could have used more seasoning. Skirt steak: It was okay. In general, I find skirt steak can sometimes lack flavor unless it's heavily seasoned, and this one didn't really change my opinion. One nice touch is that they allow you to bring your own bottle of wine. We brought one and they opened and served it for us, though I'd recommend confirming that policy beforehand. Service was excellent. Chelsea, Jermaine, Francesca, and Kelly were all welcoming and attentive, with Chelsea and Jermaine in particular standing out--they made sure everything ran smoothly throughout the evening. Overall, we had a great experience at Duke's Steakhouse and would definitely return. Thank you to the team for a great evening. If you visit, I highly recommend trying the shrimp, lamb lollipops, and the truffle mac and cheese. read more

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Duke's Steakhouse is definitely a great spot to check out. My family and I really enjoyed the ambience and our meal. For our small plates, we got the creole lollipops, the boulette, and the deviled eggs. We all agreed that the boulette was the best out of the three. Then for my entree I ordered the yuzu and green mango salad with a side of truffle fries. The main menu is relatively small, so there aren't too many options in terms of sides. My dad ordered the veal and he finished the whole thing. He really enjoyed the veal. My mom and sister ordered the creole cream and the cacciatore. The service at Duke steakhouse was fantastic and it is definitely the perfect restaurant for a cute date night or a family dinner. I definitely recommend making reservations. We were seated Rell read more

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We had heard so many great things about Duke's Steakhouse, so my husband brought me here for Mother's Day. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly greeted at the door and I offered my choice of a beautiful Mother's Day rose. The restaurant has a modern, elegant ambiance with dark undertones and rich gold accents that create a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere. To start, we ordered the seared octopus and the New Zealand lamb lollipops. Both dishes were very good, though we admittedly compare every octopus dish to one from one of our favorite Mediterranean restaurants. While this version wasn't better than our favorite, we would absolutely order it again. One thing to note is that the restaurant is BYOB, but thankfully there's a wine store just a short walk away. My husband quickly returned with my favorite bottle of Veuve Clicquot, which was guaranteed to make the experience even better. For my entrée, I ordered a lobster dish wrapped in puff pastry (it had a much more sophisticated name that escapes me), and it was phenomenal. Honestly, it felt like a dish worthy of a Michelin star--beautifully presented and flavorful. I would order it every single time. We also tried the macaroni & cheese, which was decent but not particularly standout. The evening was enhanced by live music, a lovely waitress, and the owner personally stopping by our table to welcome us. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and we'll definitely be back. Duke's Steakhouse is absolutely a recommended date-night destination. "Because dining is more than food - it's flavor, style and elegance that should be savored one bite at a time." - AMC read more

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This place is fairly new and welcome edition to Central Jersey, but the owners have other restaurants that I have visited and our exceptional as well Everything we tasted was deliciously seasoned. It is a fusion of an upscale traditional American/steakhouse/Caribbean restaurant. The atmosphere was truly ritzy and sophisticated. It's BYOB. But the mocktails were absolutely stunning and delicious. We had a strip steak. It was tender and cooked perfectly the way we like it, medium rare plus , and a large potion so we took some home. They also have dry whole snapper which we will try next time. read more

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I was excited to try Duke's Steakhouse today because it had a lot of unique inspired Haitian dishes. The restaurant was dimly lit and had a nice atmosphere. We started with Duke's salad which is basically a really good Caesar salad. For entrees we had the Chilean sea bass which was OUTSTANDING and the creole cream pasta. The creole cream pasta was FANTASTIC! I loved the creole sauce and it had the right amount of heat. We also ordered a side of Mac and cheese which was very good! For dessert we had a chocolate peanut butter semifreddo. I couldn't barely taste any peanut butter in the semifreddo. It wasn't the type of dessert I'd order again. The bread pudding was good, but it needed a caramel sauce or something to make it sweeter. We really enjoyed Duke's Steakhouse and look forward to coming again. I highly recommend Duke's Steakhouse in Metuchen! read more

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This place is definitely aesthetically pleasing with how they decorated it and the dimness of the lights. The service was great, we had Tyler who was attentive and very knowledgeable of the menu. Make sure you bring a bottle because the drink options are lackluster if you don't. I think the only option was water, coke, Diet Coke and ginger ale if available. The food was okay, definitely was expecting a little bit more for the price. Everything just seems to be drowned in whatever oil they use. The steak wasn't in my opinion worth $88 dollars. I've had better at Longhorn and it was half the price. The steak was mainly all fat and wasn't really seasoned. Probably wouldn't be back here but glad I came to try it out! read more

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The steaks, service and ambience were all excellent. My NY Strip was delicious and one of the best I've had in years! I wish they had a few "plain" options for sides- like a baked potato or plain french fries. Also I wish they had regular steak sauce like A1 - I know it's a fancy steakhouse and they have their own but I've been to many places that will have "regular" steak sauce for those who want it. Overall, a great restaurant I would recommend and plan to go back to! read more

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The menu is limited but the apps and entrees we ordered were absolutely delicious! We ordered the three appetizers pictured, the Duke's salad and the bone in rib eye steak special. All more than enough for a table of three. BYOB because the menu has only mocktails and a smattering of wines by the bottle. You can skip dessert because there are only two choices, bread pudding and crème brûlée. Meh. Otherwise it's all nicely done. read more

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Great addition to downtown Metuchen! Great ambience inside, with a clean aesthetic. Something I really appreciated was the fully stocked women's bathroom; random but pleasant. The hostess was friendly and I was sat quickly. My server, Patrick, was lovely. He was attentive, knowledgeable, and truly elevated my experience. The food...WOW. I ordered a filet, cooked medium, and it was ridiculously tasty. This was paired with a healthy dose of mashed potatoes and a veggie. It is definitely the perfect date night, birthday dinner locale. read more

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This new spot in Metuchen is definitely a great addition to the town! Ambience is beautiful and definitely a vibe. It was the soft roll out of the restaurant, so they are working out the kinks, as I felt apps took a little long but food was delicious and tasty. Service was good and attentive. I think for a soft roll out, I would have expected the manager to touch tables as it wasn't super busy, but that's just personal preference. But overall, a great place with potential to be the hot spot so get in there! And it's BYOB! read more

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Duke deserves a Michelin star... food was the best I've had in years! Natalie and Francesca were amazing servers. Will definitely be back. Amazing birthday dinner. read more

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The service and food was awesome. The server was very informative and food had excellent. My server was Natalie she beautiful on the inside and out. Great personality. I will definitely go back. read more

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Service was very good. A little jazz music was nice but the end of the World Cup was very distracting. The food was good. All and all it was a pleasant experience read more

My family and I decided to check out dukes steakhouse to celebrate my dad's birthday. Us girls wanted to take him somewhere special and once we stepped inside we were so pleased with our choice. The establishment gave classy and sophisticated. The service was attentive and on point. For starters we had the boulette and creole lollipops. The boulette's are a Haitian style meatball with a savory gravy 9/10. The creole lollipops were crispy with a hint of heat 7/10. I had the creole cream which was packed with flavor and coated in a delicious cream sauce 8/10. My dad got the veal chopped with a side of mixed vegetables. It was safe to say he thoroughly enjoyed it because the bone was clean 10/10. My mom got the cacciatore, which was very similar to that of spaghetti so it wasn't nothing too grand but still hit the spot 6.5/10. Overall, I would recommend this steakhouse for special occasions, especially with its high price tag. read more

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Dukes is another excellent culinary addition to Metuchen's thriving restaurant scene. Food was excellent, my husband had the lamb lollipops and said it was the best he ever had. We also thoroughly enjoyed the filet and the red snapper special (definitely enough for 2 ppl). Wait staff was attentive and friendly. Prices are high but worth it especially for a special occassion. read more

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Had the pleasure of going here last weekend with my family. The ambiance was nice and they even had entry in the back as well where we parked. We had a few of the appetizers and salads before our entree. I liked all the starters except the short rib croquet just something about the taste i didn't care for. We ordered the devil eggs but didn't receive but we were already full so it was ok. Me and my other family members ordered the skirt steak and it was so flavorful and cooked to perfection. My husband had the sea bass and I tasted a little bit of it and can definitely say i will order that when I come back. We had the cream corn and Mac and cheese for our sides that we shared. It is byob and our server opened and kept our champagne to chill when we needed it. We were all happy with our food. Really liked our experience at Dukes and will be back read more

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Duke's is fantastic. The food was awesome, the service was great. I would recommend Duke's over and over again, and bring anyone there who is in town visiting. It's fantastic that Duke's is in Metuchen, and I hope it stays here for a long time!! read more

I personally think it's the expectation that kill this restaurant. The wait time for the food is crazy....we got to the restaurant at 6:50 and didn't get serve till 9 (appetizer and entrees). The place looks nice, the food is tasty but the wait time is wild. They also didn't have several items available as they were short on the octopus and the braised short rib pasta. As a Haitian and I know the owner is a Haitian as well, fix this man. I'm all for supporting my people but y'all got to do better. The place wasn't even packed and it still took you guys mad long to bring the food out. Another thing, the bread is trash, straight garbage. Explore something else. read more

I celebrated my birthday with my family and friends and everyone absolutely enjoyed it. The ambiance is eclectic with dimly lit room and eloquent candles on tables. Service very nice and professional. Bravo to Duke & his team on a great presentation and excellent cuisine. read more

The server was nice but the overall aesthetic was not as warm and inviting as we would've expected. No manager talking to the tables and while the steak was OK, it wasn't as good as the steaks at other local restaurants. The Chilean Seabass was extremely fishy. This restaurant cannot compete with the other quality restaurants in town. We will not recommend it or come back. Also, one appetizer and two entrées at $250 isn't okay. read more

Ordered the NY strip. It was inedible. Thick layer of gristle throughout the entirety of the steak. This is something that's caused by poor butchery skills, which is a bad sign for a steakhouse. Spoke to someone else who just went here and experienced the same thing with their strip steak. Really disappointing. I definitely won't be back. read more

My wife and I were very much looking forward to dining at Duke's for our anniversary, so when we finally got there, we were very excited to try out this relatively new steak house. Our server greeted us warmly and made sure we were comfortable, but that was the last time he seemed to make any effort. He brought us bread, which was okay, but not remarkable, and they kept trying to take it away. We ordered the deviled eggs and yuzu and mango salad as appetizers. The eggs were fantastic; the salad was so-so. We then ordered a New York strip steak that we were going to share. When our waiter brought the steak, we both looked at it and said we thought it looked like a skirt steak. He insisted that it was a strip and quickly left our table. No one came back, and we were starving, so we ate the skirt steak. The waiter eventually showed up to offer us dessert, but we weren't hungry anymore. He quickly left again without offering coffee, which we would had liked. He finally showed up with the check, which he just dropped on the table and left. The check showed that he charged us for a skirt steak, even though we'd ordered a strip. As for ambience, the restaurant was really loud. We had to shout to hear each other. The men's bathroom was so cold I could literally see my breath. Overall, we were underwhelmed by Duke's and will not go back, nor recommend it. For a town like Metuchen, which has a plethora of great restaurants to choose from, this one is a disappointment. read more

If you haven't been here yet, what are you waiting for? The ambiance is phenomenal, the staff delightful and the food is just down right ridiculously delicious. Chef Duke nailed the menu. You will not be disappointed read more

Duke's Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

Duke's Steakhouse is such a local gem!!! I don't like to venture to far from home, so when I found out about Duke's I was very excited to give it a try. I've been there maybe 3 or 4 times, and each meal there is better than the last. When I walk through the door, the hostess is always very pleasant. They are very accommodating when it comes to seating. Seating at the bar is a little casual and a fun experience. There's a faux fire at the bar, which adds to the ambiance. Since it's a byob, I bring a bottle of wine with me too enjoy with my meal. The wait staff opens my wine for me and puts it on ice. Once I was unsure of what I wanted to eat. Chef Duke came out and gave me a suggestion. I ended up having a New York strip with veggies. The strip was the perfect temperature (I like mine medium). As for the veggies, OMG!.... they were so good! I ate the whole dish of veggies. The veggies were full of flavor. They weren't your typical broccoli, carrots, and cauliflower mix. The veggies seemed to be mix of mushrooms, asparagus, zucchini, onions... just delightful and seasoned perfectly. BTW, there wasn't much of a wait for my meal to come out - big plus.​ I can't wait to go back. It's such a luxurious dining experience. Perfect atmosphere, ambiance, and dining experience.... FYI: ladies, make sure to check out the ladies room. There's some nice toiletries to make sure you're good. read more

Birthday dinner at Duke's was awful. The 44oz tomahawk was more fat and grizzle than steak. They gave us. NY strip steak that wasn't much better. $350 dinner bill and had to stop for food on the way home. Dukes won't last long. read more

An unusual experience. They are BYOB (which is great) but it's BYOB only, so if you want a beer or a glass of wine with your fancy steak, you first have to hit the liquor store in the next block. (On a positive note, they don't charge a corkage fee.) And then, I arrived 15 minutes early for my reservation and was the first of my party. The restaurant was completely empty but I was not allowed to go to my table and had to wait in the cold reception area until my party was complete. An understandable policy when the place is full but it was completely empty! And finally, there is a 3 percent surcharge for paying with a credit card. Like anyone would pay cash in a place like this, so basically a hidden fee. Other than that, ambiance, food and service were good. read more

Spectacular! Music was on point not loud. Service was superb. Food was moist, flavored and cooked to perfection. I ordered the pork chop- great all the was to the bone. Parking was great- quarters or parking app. OMG - read more

The food was tasty, although portions were modest considering the $$$, and no options for extra bread or beverages besides coke, service could have been better, the waitress was kind but untimely, and the ambiance was very nice, clean and upscale. Good vibe. read more

My husband booked a table a month ago to celebrate Valentine's Day (that week). They called him today to cancel the reservation citing that they were going to have a private party instead. Less than a week out, leaving him with no other options. The lady who called was not at all apologetic. Would NOT recommend this place! read more

Duke Steakhouse was awesome. The steak was spot‑on, the sides were great, and everyone there was really friendly. Just an all‑around solid place to grab a good meal. I'd definitely go again. read more

Great new steakhouse in town! The chicken lollipops are full of flavor, the truffle fries are absolutely amazing, and the steaks are cooked perfectly. A fantastic addition to Metuchen and definitely worth a visit. read more

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I have to share my experience here, and unfortunately, I won't be returning. I made a reservation for 8 PM, but upon arrival, the manager was sitting at the front engaged in a phone conversation. We waited about 15 minutes before the host finally greeted us. After being seated, the servers were never informed that we had arrived. Nearly 20 minutes passed before anyone came to our table, and even then, they only took our drink orders and never brought water. Throughout the evening, we expressed our dissatisfaction with the service, yet it still took an entire hour for our food to arrive -- on a slow night with very few customers in the restaurant. After the long wait, we spoke to the host again, who relayed our concerns to the manager. The manager looked over at us from the bar but never once came to our table to address the situation personally. While the food itself was tasty, the excessive wait time and lack of customer service completely overshadowed the experience. There was clearly a breakdown in communication among the staff, especially regarding reservations and table service. Given the low volume of patrons, we expected a much smoother dining experience. Unfortunately, based on my experience, I cannot recommend this restaurant. read more

Very disappointing. Poor service and three of the six diners at our table were very dissatisfied with their meal. The steaks were overly seasoned and extremely salty. We voiced are displeasure to our server, but it obviously didn't go anywhere. We followed up asking if our concerns were voiced to the chef and were told yes, but no response received. There wasn't anyone in front of house checking on customer satisfaction. Dessert was limited to two choices, and there was NO COFFEE. This is a new business, but there was no evidence that they were interested in assessing or improving their customers experience. read more