Reviews King And Duke

Came here for dinner as it was highly recommended. Didn't know what to expect so had an open mind. We came in a Tuesday night and the restaurant was busy. There was a nice buzz but not overly rowdy. Very interesting menu and we tried a bunch of dishes. All were good but none really stood out with that WOW factor. Drinks were well made and creative. The only other issue was service was slow. Other than that, you won't be upset coming here.

King + Duke is all that. Yup, ALL that. Might move to Atlanta just to come here more often. Seriously. Vibe: great. Food: fantastic. Service: even better. Decor: amazing - classic, classy, western & hearthy (think fire and smoke) without drifting too much into the camping & antlers space. Did I mention the food was great? High calibre cooking, yet accessible. No really, an amazing experience: go, you won’t be sorry

Great drinks, excellent food, welcoming staff! I came with a party of 6 and although the waitress had quite a few large parties, she apologized whenever she felt there was a delay (although we didn't feel as though we were waiting longer than we should). Food was great -- I loved the chicken it was the juiciest I've had a restaurant, so good! Any my friends loooovved the beef dripping fries and burger. I don't eat beef nor pork so couldn't partake. 🙂 After dinner, the waitress brought out a dessert to share as a thank you for your patience gift. We had a great experience and will definitely add this to our list of places to return in the future.

It starts off with a great warm house bread with butter. The service was good and quick, I had the salmon with asparagus and they were both outstanding. If you are looking for a restaurant with great atmosphere and healthy options in Atlanta this is a great choice.

The physical space is beautiful and well designed. The food is excellent and would compete well in any major city. The service keeps me from giving this a full five stars. The design of this place is smart and tasteful. There's some outdoor seating and an outdoor bar. Lots of natural light. Unlike many places in Atlanta, the physical plant isn't ostentatious or pretentious. The tables are very small and a little close to each other, creating a noisy ambiance. I was sitting with my back towards another table about 2-3 feet away and found myself occasionally leaning towards my guests to hear them. I'm a big fan of good bread - you know, the kind that's worth the carbs - and when a restaurant can invest in the care and attention to serving good bread, it's an encouraging omen. This place had really good bread to start the meal. The butter was soft at room temperature. The octopus was above average but nothing special. The bone marrow was good according to my friend. The croquettes were better than most places - I'm not really a fan of croquettes but these were pretty good. The sea bass was excellent. My friends seem pleased with the dessert. The wine was interesting. They had a seemingly good selection, but for some reason my Sauvignon Blanc was sweet. If you know your wines, you're probably confused. I was too. I wondered if they brought me the wrong glass. I ended the night with a 12-year Japanese whiskey served with a block ice. Our waiter was a nice guy and made an effort. His timing was a little off at the beginning (seemed impatient) but overall he was excellent. The reason I am not giving this five stars is that the evening started with poor service and that was the first topic of conversation at my dinner table. For example, when I arrived at the restaurant the guy at the front desk basically said "yeah they're over there. Just keep walking and you'll see them." When I sat down at a table, my friends also commented about how short and uninterested he was in their table request when they arrived. Tonight, the restaurant was busy but not anywhere near sold out. They were plenty of tables. I look forward to coming back and trying out the outdoor space. I think if management could elevate their service level this could be one of the best restaurants in Atlanta at this price point.

First time here was more than what I imagined! I booked a reservation for my fiancé’s surprise birthday dinner including a group of friends that came into town. Upon entering, we were greeted with a warm welcome and we were guided to our seats. Along the way to our table, we were fascinated by the wood-burning aromas from the kitchen, the dim lighting, the soft-acoustics in the background of guest conversations, a picturesque view of Buckhead Village and an homely open patio. Our server Brandyn was more than amazing! He was extremely knowledgeable and ensured that we had a great experience. Lamont, the manager, made sure that he interacted with all of the guests around the restaurant, helping out his staff as needed. The dinner was truly satisfying! From starters to desserts, the beverages and comfortable seating we felt like we were at a “home-away-from-home!” They provided us with complimentary champagne, green tea-whiskey combo and a special sundae (with a birthday card from the staff) for my fiancé. If you want a restaurant that offers versatile seating (indoors/outdoors), a tastefully satisfying menu, a caring and pleasant staff and an accommodating, intimate ambiance—this is the place. King+Duke gave us all an experience that is unmatched and we’re excited to return!

Amazing atmosphere, great food and drinks and very pleasant server. I took off one star because I was a little disappointed that they didn’t do anything for my husbands birthday even though we called upfront and told them while making the reservation that this is going to be his birthday dinner and my father-in-law flew into town for his dinner, so that’s a little sad. Wouldn’t have expected much but maybe just a candle and a desert would’ve been nice.

This restaurant was such a delight to stumble upon! Delicious food and cocktails, amazing ambiance, and the service was truly top notch. Our waitress, Walter, was such a pleasure. Would definitely recommend and will be back again!

Greaaaaat food. The straciatella was interesting. A cold dish of the middle of mozzarella served with honey. I didn’t like it but it gets points for innovation. The complimentary bread was warm, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. The butter served with us was creamy and smooth! The burger was juicy, and well-seasoned but the bun was a bit too burnt on the edges which really put off the taste. The bok choy was good too. All 3 dishes were pretty oily as well. Our waitstaff- Abbey was a sweetheart and extremely patient!