One Duke Tavern in Hamilton

1 Duke St, Hamilton, ON L8P 1W9, Canada

★★★★☆
(869 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant Delivery service Hamburger restaurant Lunch restaurant Oyster bar restaurant Pasta shop Pizza restaurant Pub Seafood restaurant Wine bar

About

One Duke Tavern; corner of Duke & James St. "Just Around the Corner" from Augusta. Casual dining with a Surf n' Turf menu. One Duke has a large cozy patio with 2 pergolas lit up in the evening. Visit our web (oneduke.ca)

Website
oneduke.ca
Address
1 Duke St, Hamilton, ON L8P 1W9, Canada
Plus Code
742H+M6 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11 AM–2 AM
Tuesday
11 AM–2 AM
Wednesday
11 AM–2 AM
Thursday
11 AM–2 AM
Friday
11 AM–2 AM
Saturday
11 AM–2 AM
Sunday
11 AM–2 AM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup No-contact delivery Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great cocktails Sport
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Late-night food Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Counter service Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Paid street parking

Photos

Reviews

4.2
★★★★☆
869 reviews

Most Mentioned

oysters (44) patio (41) fish and chips (20) pub (20) nachos (12) calamari (10) sangria (7) fig (6) tuna tartare (6) cigarette smoke (5)
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★★★★★
November 7, 2024

They have the best grilled calamari! I live in Toronto & have visited this restaurant twice with my fiancé & friends. We have tried vegetarian pasta, chicken nachos, oysters etc. & loved them all! Alyssa served us last time, she’s very friendly, knowledgeable & wonderful person! We will visit this restaurant again & highly recommended!

★★★★★
October 8, 2024

Speechless on how amazing the food here is. The first impression when I walked in was great but the food was exceptionally great! We went for our wedding anniversary and the owners and staff went above and beyond to make our day special. Ps. Can’t forget some delicious dessert!

★★★
July 21, 2024

I believe we visited at the wrong time, they were going through a menu change and were out of many dishes and even drinks. However, the waitress was lovely and the food and drinks we did get were great! We got the Margherita pizza, side Duke salad and the Duke Sangria.

★★★★★
July 14, 2024

Went to One Duke Hamilton, and experienced the best service and food ever. I got the Red Pepper Chicken Tortellini and Cheesecake and enjoyed every bite! The bartender Rachel is the best server I have yet to encounter and she made our experience absolutely delightful!

★★★★★
July 13, 2024

My husband and I went for our wedding anniversary and we really enjoyed the time there. Food was delicious and the patio was beautiful and cozy. We had the salmon risotto, the chicken parmigiana and the garlic shrimp. Everything was exquisite. Service was also great.

★★★★
June 26, 2024

We visited for our first time. What a beautiful experience. Our server Ayla was exceptionally friendly, kind and welcoming. Her service is one you want in any of these establishments. Her attentiveness to our table was amazing. She was very educated in the questions that was asked about the foods and drinks. Our drinks were very very good. We had the Lipstick Martini , violet empress drink, toasted almond shots, First sip martini. All well made and presented beautifully. Please take a peak into my photos to see. The price points are very comparable to most. The prices are a bit cheaper for the drink and some food items. I definitely would recommend the fried chicken sandwich. Wow it blew me out of the water. It was huge, juicy, crunchy and the bun was so fresh. It did not disappoint. The cheese was melted and the pull on it was a sight to see. The shrimp tacos were okay. The shrimps were a bit cold. The salmon was cooked well. The oyster was good. However not sure if I liked the oyster sauce that was on there. Both of the ones I ate had some sand on them. Refer to photo. That’s probably a one off. They were fresh and tasty good than that. The fried Chiquitos I think it’s called. Was very tasty and delicious. definitely worth trying out this place and see what’s your favourite?

May 21, 2024

I was very disappointed to find out that there was absolutely nothing on the menu. I understand maybe we had come at a bad time but it was poorly handled. The waitress gave us the full menu then left, never mentioned if there was anything unavailable. We looked at what drinks they had and tried to order "oh sorry we have nothing on tap only cans" ...ok so another 5 minutes of choosing what we want. We were looking at food for a good half an hour she comes over and apologizes we don't have that. Again another few minutes of looking she came back and said the same thing. The process was so long and awful especially when you're just waiting like why not just say what IS on the menu at that point or take the time to tape things off. So unfortunately the only things available were burgers and canned beer. Burgers were pretty good. UPDATE AUGUST: I came back and was greeted by a bartender. I asked for what's on tap and she did "we don't have anything on tap we only have cans". Meanwhile, they have an entire tap selection. She also ignored me all night while serving other people. One and done.

★★★★
April 21, 2024

Came here very late on Saturday night, probably around 11:30, place only had a couple people, the hostess said we had just missed their big night rush! I got the pepperoni pizza, and my buddies got the smash burgers, we also a pitcher of sangria for the table. Honestly food was pretty good, fries had some seasoning on them that tasted amazing, plus they were fresh cut. Pizza came out very hot, but tasted good! Service was great, the waitress made sure we had everything we needed and came to check in on us a couple times, also the ambience of the low lighting was very cool, very much an upscale place.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

It was good, had the Novemburger.

★★★★
November 22, 2024

We have been coming for a few years, and tonight has been the best service we have had! Rachel for the win!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Love the new look and the food is better then ever! The Fig jam and brie burger was delicious. The southern fried chicken sandwich was excellent and my new favourite. Also, im glad to see you are now serving fresh cut fries. So yummy.

★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

No draught....a bit odd.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Victoria is a lovely and nice Very good service and nice attitude Food

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Very nice atmosphere. I like the low lighting feel. Food is good only have had the nachos, fish and chips and smoked salmon . Victoria the waitress is very friendly and accommodating. Would definitely make it a spot to worth remembering.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

We had an amazing night and Victoria is awesome Very kind and very good service. Highly recommend

★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Food took 50 minutes to get to our table

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

There was no Baileys and my coffee was full of grinds. All I got was a sorry.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

HAMILTON GEM! Their service, food and ambiance, choice of music were amazing! We ordered white wine mussels and pasta and theyre both delicious. The drinks i got was made perfectly as well (The Marjorie & Lychee). Staffs were so friendly and went above and beyond, they made sure everything was okay, my fiancé and i felt very welcome. Were definitely coming back

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Rachel was an amazing staff member very attentive and kind. She really made being at this location very fun. The oysters where also delicious and she recommended the Electric Lemonade drink that was delicious. Totally recommend.and check it out .!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Our evening at One Duke was nothing short of amazing. The atmosphere and the new renos are incredible. The dinner was absolutely delicious. Rachel, our server was the most genuine and the most sweetest soul. She recommended the Electric Lemonade as a cocktail and it was absolutely delicious as well. Rachel certainly did not disappoint and we look forward to coming back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

SO MUCH FUN! and the food is so good! the atmosphere is very relaxed, the layout is spacious and decorated beautifully. our server was fantastic too, she was super friendly and checked in on us frequently even while she was busy just to make sure we didnt need anything/were doing okay. i wish i had gotten her name so i could give her credit! really enjoyed my time here and hope to return soon!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Fantastic food, great taste and large quantity

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Very spacious patio, the steak was cooked perfectly. Very attentive staff. Nice decor inside although I preferred sitting outdoors as inside might feel a bit cramped.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Everything about One Duke Tavern is a 11/10. The service is next level. Everyone is so kind and welcoming. Our waitress was incredible and so personable. Loved her. The food is phenomenal. Literally next level. Best calamari I ve ever had. The oysters were insane. I could eat 8 trays of those nachos they were that good. Our party tried a variety of items on the menu and everything was so so good. No misses. 100/10. This has absolutely become our new date night spot. Owned and operated by the new nicest guys in the world. Can t wait to visit again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Definitely a Hamilton haunt, the food was great! The staff was 100/10. Not too busy on a early Saturday night. Loved it.

★★
September 22, 2024

Had fish and chips. The fish is inedible. I dont know what spices you put on a nice piece of fish that I cant taste. The smell is equally off-putting. Tartar sauce with dill? This is what I chose for my birthday dinner big mistake. Keep it simple is always wise with delicate items. So disappointed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Very casual and friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

I wasn t expecting much of the food since it s a tavern but everything we ordered was amazing! Really good portions too, try the tortellini pasta or the chicken sandwich pasta

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

At the top. It feels good after a day on the road.

August 22, 2024

Waitress are greedy for tips.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Got their Dry Cajun wings and they were delicious as well as a few drinks! The service was excellent, the server was so nice and genuine! We always appreciate that. Thank you so much! Excellent experience. Server Name: Rachel

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Great staff, great service and amazing atmosphere! The wings are top tier and the live music brings a great vibe to the city. 10/10

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Great food, great drinks, great service, great place!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

The best food i ve ever had, the cheesecake is to die for.

July 22, 2024

Wonderful patio but cluttered with unbussed tables and garbage on the ground. The service was terrible and the food was iffy. We waited about 15 minutes to order, though there were 2 servers and only 6 other patrons. Then after ordering I had to go inside after 30 minutes of waiting to see where she was. The oysters were very small ($2,75 each, maybe 1 1/2 long) and the basil on the margherita pizza was spoiled (brown). DO NOT BOTHER

★★
June 22, 2024

Save yourself the trip for dinner unless you are just coming for drinks. Wait staff is great but the food... something leave to be desired. Fish & chips- uncooked batter and the Pollo loco bowl-could only be described as soupy? Come for drinks on patio!

★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Great food, server rarely came to our table and it took a very long time to get our order in.

★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Went on a Saturday night and a lot if the items on the menu weren t available. Went there specifically for oyster and they didn t have it. Didn t have lobster mac and cheese either. Pretty much any sea food they didn t have

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Food and service were exceptional!!!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Amazing food, Jalapeño Smash burger was 10/10. so flavourful and juicy! our servers Martina and Ayla were very kind and helpful, would definetly recommend!!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Was taken care of by the wonderful Martina. She made my experience at this place just perfect.

June 22, 2024

Burger was garbage. Service was terrible. The girl at the bar preferred to chat at the bar instead of doing her job.

★★★★
June 22, 2024

Great tuna tartar

★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Food was good. Grilled chicken sandwich was really big. Food took awhile to arrive for our party of 6. Atmosphere would be improved if it wasnt a hang out/meeting place for certain groups going in & out looking at their cars, smoking, parading about. I wouldnt take my kids here in the evenings.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

I ve been coming here for years. I ve always had a great experience with the service and food. Shout out to my girls, yall are the best!! Most genuine staff around! Especially Ryley, she goes above and beyond. Also shoutout to Rachel! Love you guys

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Great neighborhood eatery. Food and owners are fantastic! Opinion hasnt changed. Summer light menu even.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Rachel is the best server! Also, the fish tacos are amazing!

June 22, 2024

The place isn t quite the same as it was. This is my second time this year. First time was bad but I decided to try on more.I went today. Food wasn t cooked well. The menu has changed. They don t have a-lot of stuff in the menu. The fryer wasn t working. Oysters wasn t fresh as it use to be. The mood .. vibe isn t the same. Maybe it s good to go there only for drinks.

June 22, 2024

The fryer isn t working. Nothing available on the menu. Wasted time driving 2 hours.The Owner is very Rude. Food came was cold & soggy. I can now see it s not only me. so many bad reviews at this place never going there.

Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Drove over an hour to eat at this place and they re not even open. Been doing renovations for weeks without properly updating the public. Zero courtesy for customers

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Love martina!

May 22, 2024

I don t write reviews, I ve never had such a horrible experience, server rarely came to our table, I ordered food over an hour ago, everyone got their food and finished over $400 bill just to still not get my food and get a half of an apology I wished you said something , our server never came to our table. She then asked if I wanted a cheesecake on the house. Worst service I ve ever had

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

A quiet Sunday evening meal that was as delicious as the service was friendly and attentive. The Tuna Tartare in Avocado Salad was excellent. After-hours street parking was available about a block away (at other times parking may be at a premium, due to the proximity of the nearby general hospital). A short walk in an older but very pretty neighbourhood brought us to One Duke. We will definitely return in the future, when hopefully the owner (son of a high school friend) is able to be in hand, so we can thank him personally for his hospitality.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

The blackened salmon with white wine risotto was delicious. Our son got the seafood pasta and it was outstanding. If you cant decide between dishes, opt for one with the chef hat logo. Drool-worthy.

★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

We decided on this pub because it was close to the arena and the upscale Tavern menu looked interesting. Got there, got the menu and couldnt read it because the place is so dark. Waited 10 minutes for the waitress to come back to take the drink order. Saw a shiny row of beer taps so I asked whats on tap. The response was nothing. Excuse me, no beer on tap at a Tavern. Only domestic beers in bottles, no local micro beers, nothing. Our dinner came and the shrimp Po boy was delicious. One of our friends ordered fish and chips and it came out 10 minutes after the rest of the meals and only after we asked where it was. When it came to the table it wasnt edible. They took it off the bill. How does a Tavern not have beer on tap or know how to make a simple fish and chips? Maybe it was an off night? I cant say I would go back or recommend this place to others.

★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Stopped off after hiking the escarpment rail trail and was met with pleasant staff member and inviting atmosphere although it was 3pm in the midweek. My companion and I both ordered the chicken sandwich. I enjoyed it and it was filing but my companion not so much. We both agreed it could have been seasoned a bit more for our taste or had some hot sauce as an accompaniment. The fries were very good.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

My girlfriend and I met for dinner. First time. Food was absolutely amazing. We did the shared apps. Raw oysters Grilled calamari Curry mussels Tuna tartare Met chef/owner. Staff was amazing, very friendly We will definitely be back. Also take advantage of the patio. Kudos to the team!!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Half of the menu items wasn t there. So we end up drinking beer and martini . We had a chance to try their sweet potato fries as well. It was unique and we liked it. Food

★★
April 22, 2024

Came here today after an impulsive decision to get lunch. I ll keep it short and sweet. Everything on the menu is extremely overpriced for the quality of food you are getting. We got the chicken anejito bites. Literally just pillsbury crescent dough wrapped around pimento cheese and bruschetta. Chicken Bruschetta pizza was flavourless and just didn t make sense, tasted like mayo drizzled on top? If it was a garlic aioli, there definitely was no garlic in there. The bottom also had a bitter burnt taste, and not like an artisanal wood fire oven taste. Espresso martinis were good. Our waitress didn t really check on us but she was nice. Also our food took 30-40 minutes to come out even though we were one of three tables in the restaurant in the afternoon. My advice would be to skip this place for the flavourless and overpriced food, not trying to be harsh, but I am a very frequent restaurant goer and this just did not live up to the standards that were expected with the prices displayed. Maybe try something I didn t, stop by for a cocktail, and be on your way. Parking: Paid street parking

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

10/10.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

The Duke runs on the strengths of its menu (try the tuna tartare and ask about specials), clientele (a mix of regulars and future regulars), and staff. Everyone behind the bar adds their particular energy: I will point out Martinas combination of enthusiasm, efficiency, and friendliness for this review, but there isnt a one who will disappoint.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

One duke is always an amazing spot for food and drinks in Hamilton! The food NEVER disappoints and we always LOVE the feature tacos! The food is always SO fresh as well!

★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Curry fries were burnt to a crisp, wings became mush as we waited for the curry fries they forgot to cook. BUT, Ive eaten there on non busy nights and its great. I would rather have good food than rushed food any day of the week. Will be back...on a non busy night. Update WILL NEVER BE BACK..ORDERED 2 PIECE OF FISH $30 bucks (MUSH)AND CHIPS AND IT CAME WITH literally 22 FRENCH FRIES...ABSOLUTE ROBBERY and the meal was gross. As a family run business pay attention to the details, dont rip people off. DO better.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Good food and great cocktails! The waitress/bartender was wonderful and very attentive. Would go again for a casual meal!

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Nice place. Very comfortable.

February 22, 2024

After entering the restaurant and sitting there for twenty minutes, no one gave us menus or paid any attention to us. Then we left.

★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Just left here after having drinks and dinner. Service left a lot to be desired. Waited a LONG time to be seated, then again for menus. The drinks were okay, not great. The food was the same. Every stage was a long wait. Waiting for drinks. Dinner. The bill. Dont think well be back.

★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

We ended up in this place randomly. Service wasnt bad, food was okay. Place is small as well... Nothing else that can be said.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

What a great find! Traveling from US with foodie boyfriend and teenage son when we happened upon this place. Great vibe and great menu, lovely server. We had the burger with Brie and fig jam, baked garlic shrimp, and cheesecake dessert. YUM! It was hard to choose. Wish we lived closer so we could go back and try more of their delicious sounding menu.

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Went for the live music and it was a lot of fun. Neighborhood bar atmosphere. Music was excellent. I would go back.

★★★★
January 22, 2024

My partner and I went here to eat in the evening and got myself fish and chips while he got the smash burger with a side of parmesan cheese fries and an espresso martini. Overall, the food was great, and we both loved our food. The fish and chips were pretty good, but the batter was too thin, so it was falling apart and not too crunchy as you expect a fish and chip would look like, which is crispy. It was also slightly oily, and my sweet potato fries were a bit soggy and not crispy or maybe thats just how sweet potatoes are when fried. Atmosphere-wise, it was cozy, and customer service was excellent. I understand its a restaurant & bar. However, the place smelt like cigarettes since people come in and out of the building to smoke. I still recommend this place for others to try!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We ordered their Notchos, and all though there were plenty to split, it had to be the absolute worse Notchos Ive ever had. The only reason that I took a take away container was because, then I could season and add other things in order for it to remotely taste like Notchos. Cant say that Ill be back any time soon.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Alright, this place is absolutely fantastic ! Ive been coming here for a couple years now, and they never disappoint. Service is great, staff is friendly, and the food is even better :) The scotch bonnet chicken pasta is to die for if you like spicey foods, same as their Nashville wings ! Will come back lots more times !

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing food

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good service.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Bought a gift certificate to support them during the pandemic and gifted it. When the receiver tried to use it they were unable to redeem it as they couldnt verify it despite the being purchased from them!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food, music, and service. Hidden gem Vegetarian options: Loved the fries Food : 5/5 |

★★★
December 22, 2023

Nice tasting meal the steak had alot of fat all through it but was cooked well. Garlic bread was a joke the fries were great

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

My spouse and I stopped in for lunch and had a very pleasant experience. I had the Chicken Caeser salad and was pleasantly surprised when I realized that they make their caeser dressing in-house. Very tasty. They offer a very nice selection of traditional meals that seem to have an original twist to them, and the service was very friendly.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Super nice environment with great stuff member. Their crispy chicken burger is legendary. 8.5/10 Big nice piece of juicy chicken and the fries are just right for my taste. As for starter, I won t recommend the chicken wings that we ordered due to the luck of portions 6.5/10. As for the salmon, I will give it 6/10 because the rice at the bottom didn t fit the taste for the fish and the salmon are a bit fishy that what it could be. However the representation is nice. Portion is suitable for the price. One draw back for this location is the luck of parking spaces, not the restaurant s fault but it is something that you have to deal with.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Fabulous Staff Fabulous Food / Drinks! Very Clean ! Love Patio will highly Recommend this place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great seafood

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food is ok.. there for the oysters and tequila : )

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Oysters and wine on Wednesday was fun. Friendly staff and the atmosphere was like a neighborhood bar in downtown Hamilton. Loud, and theres no dress code.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great vibe for downtown late night food, was surprised when we walked in around 1130pm and the kitchen was fully operational. Drinks were fantastic, service was good. Will definitely come back!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food was so delicious and very much a good dining experience! And the service is amazing!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Used to love this place, but its gone downhill. Prices are too high for the quality and quantity of the food. The place is run-down to the point of looking like a dive bar. Will not be back Food

December 22, 2023

First time there and not impressed. Service was slow, had to ask twice for utensils. Food was too spicy. Waitresses kept chatting with each other while customers waited.

December 22, 2023

I used to enjoy this place however went out for dinner with two friends april 15th 2023 The staff was totally disorganized had 4 different waitress served us didnt supply utensils had keep asking they busy chatting with each other food was so disappointing small porrions outrageous price and tasted uncooked I will never return

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place to have some oysters. I was craving for some oysters at around 7pm and tried this place. It was literally great experience overall.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Edit 17April 2023 Been to the market attached to the restaurant and love it! Problem today I walked passed there early this morning and saw it was open at 8 am, got there again just after 9 am and still closed. Correct hours would be helpful(understand if there staff shortages) but the market isnt on google maps and the phone number listed on here is out of service. Help! Would like to come i but dont want to keep coming by to see if open 4 stars only because I havent been here yet (and I live about a block and a half away) Heard the food was good, will try to brave my anxiety and come visit

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I booked a reservation for a group of 25 for a retirement party. The owner, Tyler, and the staff were amazing. They even decorated the area we were in. The food and atmosphere were great and everyone left happy and full. It is much smaller then it used to be but I think it added to the charm. Support local!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Super delicious and friendly staff!

December 22, 2023

We had such high hopes! Great menu (at first glance, but its only as good as the kitchen s ability to make any of it). 3 bartenders + 2 servers + 8 tables = 20+ minute wait for soft drinks (never mind water), 47 minute waits between 6 raw oysters and the 6 Rockefellers & a smash burger. The other tables walked out, that should have been the only red flag needed. We stayed. After finally getting our meal, I had to ask for a 3rd time for silverware. Btw, the Rockefeller was warm at best with raw bread crumb on top. Like dust on paste. You can pre-mix the spinach, breadcrumb, cheese, and bacon bits (if you use bacon). shuck, dress and bake, this should take your lineman 8 minutes on the outside (start to finish, even on the grill). The burger was loose meat and rather unremarkable, despite it s long preparation time. The fries were good. Training, we were told. On a Saturday night riiiight. But it s ok, the mngr(?) had tequila shots for his dude bro s who came in long after the (indoor) 3 seated tables who then smoked just outside the entryway while the door was propped open. One can literally see bad management in action. Work smarter, not harder.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great oyster bar with fantastic service!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

brought my jr there, said pizza was 10 outta 10, best she ever had also had super Mario kart to play while we waited for our food....great place Vegetarian options: brocolli wings? Kid-friendliness: super Mario kart to play

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good spot ,good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Loved the food here! The servers were so kind and welcoming. We bought fish and chips, seafood pasta, and some finger foods.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Love the vibe inside and on patio. Staff are accommodating and friendly. Love the N64 sitting by the door.. you know if you get bored and wanna play a little Mario Kart. Lots of great fare on the menu.. oysters, cauliflower wings, salsa, pizza, but above all it was the Scotch Bonnet Chicken Sandwich Pasta. Yep, you read that right.. it s all of that and more. No disappointment whatsoever. Do yourself a favour and wash it down with the Sangria! Bon Appetite!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I have been here a few times, our server was so nice and friendly. The food is really good we tried the pizzas this time and loved it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food! Great service by Cheyenne Would highly recommend Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

One of the best restaurants I ve been too, amazing ambiance, excellent service, delicious food. Would highly recommend

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We had such a great experience at this restaurant we felt we needed to leave a review to share! The food was delicious, the portion sizes were generous, and the drink specials were better than anywhere else in Hamilton. Many thanks to Rachel who provided great service even when busy, and special shout out to Jordan who cooked our food to perfection. They both deserve a raise!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Friendly service nice astsphere and enjoy the experience Parking: No Food : 5/5 |

December 22, 2023

This is not a place to enjoy a date night....waitress should quit her job..look else where and doesnt serve customers..shes only there get attention by other men..bathroom smells like urine doesnt flush no water wash your hands..

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Service was bad..need to hire better quality waitress knows her job..making customers happy...I sat with my boyfriend ordered drinks..I asked for a straw never got one..female was more interested with 2 guys sitting at the bar.. My boyfriend went to the washroom.. No water wash up hands toilet didnt flush. Washroom had very strong oder of human urine... Waitress expressed plumber will be coming next week.. Again we waited to ordered a meal.. Customers service is very important..

December 22, 2023

The owner tried to disguise bad food by making it spicy, therefore the two dishes of sea food were returned. VERY DISGUSTING. Furthermore, NO Bier on tap although stated on menu. No heads up from staff upfront. Looks like they haven t had beer on tap in months. Probably to increase revenue. Not recommendable at all. Reply: The food was not returned because of spiciness but because of quality. Rubbery and extremely fishy tasting calamari (although being spicy) is not a sign of acceptable quality.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had a lovely lunch of mussels with a side salad. Prepared perfectly. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Cool place. Took a chance and wanted to try somewhere new to us. Tried nashville wings, shrimp po boy, calamari, oysters both grilled and raw. No complaints. Definitely a bit understaffed but they worked very hard.

December 22, 2023

Been here before. I dont take this lightly. Great vibe, but. Fruit flies in the wine. No AC. I ordered wine and a pizza at 930. At 1030 I asked for the pizza to go. It came at 1040. I feel bad for waitress. Need to find another local.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I have to say the new owners have done a tremendous job of turning this establishment into something wonderful. The food is fantastic, especially the pizza. The atmosphere when the sun goes down is a vibe and a great time. I would highly recommend checking it out for yourself. Hamilton local of 34 years! Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible with wheelchair

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Antijitos were great and a unique style. Smash burger was very good. And fresh oysters (although two were submerged in ice water)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

What a delicious meal. We had the scallops which were delicate and flavoured nicely, the coconut shrimp which were delicious and then I had the curry muscles which were a great value and delicious! We ate on the patio which was lovely. If you want a large choice and delicious flavours you will not be disappointed. We also had 4 cocktails and a jug of Sangria.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Staff are great and the food is amazing. We make One Duke our favorite place to eat in the Durand area of Hamilton.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I was looking for a place to have a bite after a long day of work, and this is what we found. We went to this place at 12am and Im glad to know that they have a late night menu and that their kitchen was still open. The food is what you would typically expect at a regular bar. However, their Brie and Fig (Subbed with a Jam as they were out) was great. I especially liked how it came with garlic parmesan fries with Aioli dip. We also ordered their wings, which was satisfying, but didnt feel spicy enough. Their esspresso martini was great and gave a nice kick of energy for the remainder of the night. Overall, they place is great to go to, and I will definitely revisit during their regular hours.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Had a great time here last night. The food was delicious, and my waitress Alyssa was very helpful and kind

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent wings and pints! Waitress polite and prompt without being intrusive.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very nice experience in this restaurant, we had several starters, they were excellent except for the mussels which we did not like, the waitress kindly offered to change them for us. The service is impeccable.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Rachel is the best bartender/server EVER!!! She has the best vibe. So sweet and accommodating. The food and drinks were amazing but what made it such a great experience was having Rachel as my server

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

An awesome late night place, with great service, plus a tasty food and drinks menu. Nachos were the best ever! Vegetarian options: We had vegetarian nachos. Also come in beef and chicken (i think ).

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

First i just want to say thank you for host lady! She was super friendly and professional despite the crowding, she was the only person how service all the tables. Drinks are good, food is disaster! Dry! Or not cooked well! Like the chef doesn t care at all! Not only my dish all the dishes, i got the same complaint from my friends!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good place for oysters

December 22, 2023

Your website is useless. Dining did not meet expectations or cost.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Used to have the market with take away beers now they want to gouge you and charge full price or limit it

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place to chill out and have a drink!!

December 22, 2023

Fake owners and poor service. Over priced food. Very hostile invironment.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food was great and the portions were good as well. The oysters could have been shucked better (there was shell in a few of them). Would definitely recommend anyone looking to go out for seafood Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing as always plus you re supporting a small business that cares rather than a corporate spot with indifference to your actual experience. Burgers are amazing.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The restaurant is great , but overall they have a great hospitality, they serve regardless what your race is, there is a waiter that impressed me with her great personality which is always smile while, taking care of you

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Cheyenne was amazing and made me feel at home when I stopped in food was great and ser ice was better

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Cheyennes the best!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

A true authentic vibe - the girls are so lovely, all parties involved are very solid. The seafood is very fresh and the best dishes, in my opinion: Grilled Calamari , and Tuna Tartare

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Cool place

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food and drinks was good Service was great, even when its busy Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We love this place so much. The service is amazing particularly Shey who served us with the most beautiful smile and gracious attention! We would recommend this place x100

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great new to me look, great spot

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

What a great place, with great people! Katie is a phenomenal energy and a great bartender!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Rachel was amazing! We had so much fun and so many laughs with Rachel! She s a definite asset to this restaurant!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Rachel our server literally went way above and beyond our expectations .. the ambiance was amazing and food was excellent but if you decide to come here ask for Rachel cause she will go out of her way to make sure your experience is great

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great service and great food!! Great vibe to the restaurant too! The server chey and hostess Martina did a great job at making sure I felt welcome and was satisfied with my drinks and food. I definitely recommend this spot and will be back soon.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Chey was the best! Always makes sure the fam is taken care of when we visit

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Rachel our server went above and beyond for our evening of a birthday celebration. Food was great, atmosphere great and live music. Rachel made the first experience at Duke amazing and we will be back! Cheers! Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great night out! Fanstastic service from Cheyenne! Excellent entertainment, delicious food and such a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Returning soon for more!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Beautiful place and wonderful staff & atmosphere

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great atmosphere, friendly and gorgeous staff and best of all the food is delicious. This is definitely Hamilton s new hot spot.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We had Ryley as our server and she was fantastic. She was very attentive and made sure to check up on us often so we were always taken care of. Definitely coming back, it s always a breath of fresh air to get good service these days Service

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Ryley is the best bartender ever and is very genuine <3

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing service amazing food would visit over and over again. !

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Nathan, Ayla, Cheyenne, and Tyler were great hosts. Food was hot, drinks were cold, and there was no time wasted when I needed a refill! Great chill spot to visit, and make great memories with friends. Recommend 10/10 to anyone who s looking to get a kickstart to their evening. I will be back!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Chey was the most amazing server and bartender. Service was never expected but I always delivered. Would return 10/10. As long as Chey is working here I will be coming back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I called for a reservation yesterday and they were able to squeeze us in. The manager/owner who I spoke to on the phone introduced himself to us when we got there and made sure we were taken care of. The food was immaculate and the service was impeccable. The restaurant can get pretty loud on a Saturday night so conversation is tough for a first date, but the free cake we received for the occasion made it all worth it.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Rachel is the best,she took such good care of us and found space when it was busy!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Took our friend here for his birthday. Our server Rachel was amazing! Food and drinks came out quickly!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Rachel was great!

★★★★
December 22, 2023

I didnt eat. I was there to watch the Grey Cup. The staff were incredible! The specials were generous deals. Ill be back. Service

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We were looking for oysters, as our go to place in Burlington was closed for a private party, and we decided to try One Duke Tavern. What a great find! A superb local watering hole which specializes more in distillates than beer. At the oyster bar we were treated with great oysters and great service. This was followed by a Tuna Tartare and wings. Both were excellent. Another wonderful discovery in Hamilton!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

As a vegetarian, I was pleasantly surprised by their delicious cauliflower wings with bbq sauce and blue cheese dipping , a delightful twist on classic bar food. Paired with a cold beer, it made for a memorable evening. The staff were friendly, adding to the welcoming ambiance. Its a definite recommendation for great food and a relaxed experience. Vegetarian options: Delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Katie is the diamond of this bar

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My Family and I have eaten here a lot. Love their wings, fries and the atmosphere. We tried the fish and chips for the first time now I know why my grandmother always orders it - DELICIOUS. Amazing portion and packaging. I wasn t concerned that it was a take out order because we live close, but the food was still hot! The staff are so wonderful and friendly to me. I / We will always return. On to the next menu item :) thank you Ty & Staff.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing food amazing experience.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Took an hour to get served. People that walked in were served before our table. Brought wrong orders to our table. Had to leave as most people only get 1 hour lunch break. Last time I bring customers here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

We go for the Oysters at happy hour (1.50 an oyster, up from buck a shuck, but no big surprise with inflation), always excellent! The grilled calamari is pretty darn good too. The menu has some updates, the fish and chips are delicious and the steamed muscles with garlic loaf is an excellent value for your dollar Wheelchair accessibility: Ground floor patio and restaurant/bar

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I was pleasantly surprised. I was expecting regular average pub food. Turned out to be very tasty delicious meal. I got the Duke Curry bowl and husband the Brie and fig jam burger. Both meals were super flavourful. Compliments to the chef. And great service. Overall great experience.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Loved this place.Food was awesome.Oysters Rockefeller and wings were fabulous.The owner Tyler and server Sam were just the best.Would definitely go back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food and service and very friendly

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Delicious food & excellent service

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Amazing food, great staff. Will definitely be back.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I took myself on a date here tonight. I ve been wanting to come in since I moved to Queen St last summer. Within walking distance, I decided I d take myself for wine and dinner. I ordered the Malbec 9 oz, and Duke Curry bowl. As I eat this velvety and well spiced risotto, I ve decided this is a gem in hamilton I ll be recommending from now on. The glass ware is clean, you re greeted with friendliness and an a warm, inviting ambiance. The music is just right, upbeat and calm. The lighting sets a romantic vibe that I enjoy greatly. The decor is lovely and the food is great. Overall this is a pleasant experience that I hope to have more often!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Walked in and was welcomed by a thick smell of cigarette smoke and a haze in the restaurant. You could tell the workmanship on the bar and walls were a lip stick fix on the previous place that was here. Drywall crumbling. Drinks took quite a bit to get. Had the antijito app to start. Deep fried and was soggy. Ordered the fig brie burger. Dry and the bun was from dempters bread. For 23.50 a burger was expecting a nicer bun and beef. The beef was hand pressed hence why no juice left in the burger and dry. Wife had the risotto salmon. Risotto was crunchy and salmon over cooked. Not really worth the price. I wouldnt recommend family and friends to come here. You can find better restaurants around the area. If I wanted a night filled with cigarette smoke and dried burgers Id go to my grandmas house.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Nice place, big portion. Hard to find parking.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The food was tasty and the atmosphere was nice. We sat on the patio and it was lovely. The waitress was also great! She was so friendly and accommodating. However, I find this restaurant to be a bit too expensive now. Kid-friendliness: There is no kids menu, but they were very accommodating

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Yeah. THIS is the place to go. Great food, excellent service. Oh well be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Went there for my nieces 16th birthday dinner. The website makes this place look fairly high class. One the phone and while we were there, the service really was just about perfect. Once inside the place has a real positive vibe more suited for a nice pub so I was a bit worried about the food. Once our food came, I tried everyones food. All the food was amazing! I will %100 be going back and so will everyone in our group. Thanks for a great start to our night.

December 22, 2022

Me and a group of friends showed up for their half price wings. Legit we waited almost an hour for our wings and because we waited so long they offered a free pound. However they came out uncooked and still raw. Told the waiter that the wings were raw, she said that s what wings are suppose to look like. When I asked her if she d eat it she said no, yet because she had already comped a pound said she wouldn t be able to comp our plate. Imagine paying 17 dollars and getting that plate, it s actually insulting. Stay away from this disgusting place, the server clearly told us the wings were frozen that s why they were uncooked. Unbelievable, I will never return and will try to let everyone know never to go to this place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Came here in the morning. Sam, the bartender was excellent! Very genuine, attentive and accomodating. She made sure everyone was okay. People like her deserve a lot of recognition. Drinks were top notch too, will definitely be back!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Hes mean now. Hes with a different girl. Ive noticed the difference. We have been good friends for long time. Ty

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

This places charm is unmatched. Tyler, Nate and their service team are pleasant and attentive . Food is hip, diverse, and unpretentious. If you re in downtown Hamilton you have to stop by - such a cool vibe.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The city of Hamilton usually disappoints me. I am from the far superior city of Toronto, but the Hammer does surprise me from time to time... I was hanging pictures for a friend and when we decided to go to out for food, she suggested a nearby spot. Is their kitchen even open? Its eleven oclock! Yeah, they are open late! I honestly dont know if that is true all of the time, but it was a Saturday night, and off we went to One Duke! Its a cute spot on a side street and I imagine that if it hadnt been frigidly cold and windy that the patio would be a delightful spot to sit - maybe next summer? Once inside, the staff were pleasant and welcoming in the genuine way that you feel at your local. We started with a plate of super fresh oysters that did not disappoint, followed by our delightful entrées My friend had chicken alfredo. I tried a bit and it seemed to be perfectly creamy without being drowned in sauce. I went for a scotch bonnet pepper chicken pasta sandwich which sounded both interesting and intimidating. I asked the chef about the spice level and they assured me they could adjust that, so I said maybe just unload half the arsenal - it turned out to be just perfect for me (and maybe next time Ill push my boundaries a bit further?) For sure you have been to places where the portion sizes disappointed you, but at One Duke the plate was filled generously to provide a truly satisfying meal. Two people, a couple of drinks apiece, great late night dinner, amazing staff (Im sorry for not remembering names, but truly top-notch!) all-in for about $120 with a 20% tip. I highly recommend this spot if you have the misfortune to find yourself in Hamilton - it is sure to make the visit worthwhile. Go Argos!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Staying at a local hotel and stopped in for a drink while we were waiting for our take out to be ready. Servers are fantastic.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Co-workers celebrate our get together for Christmas. The place is awesome and food is amazing.