I really wanted to like this place, but after trying 3 times, each time was a disappointment.First, let me say the food is decent, the atmosphere is comfortable, and the staff is very friendly.The first time I went there, I ordered a side of Mac and Cheese with my entree, but it wasn't served until I was almost finished with my meal. The second time, I asked for more soda and after waiting 15 minutes, during which our server came to our table multiple times to remove dishes from the table, we asked for the bill. The soda was served after I had already paid. The third time, I ordered the steak and eggs, medium rare and the steak was well done. I asked for more soda again, and after waiting 15 minutes, during which our server cleaned off another table even though it was not busy, we asked another server. They charged me for 3 sodas even though I had only had one refill. I don't understand why cleaning off the tables takes a higher priority then bringing a refill, especially when it isn't busy.
Kendall Moses
The atmosphere was great, and my server Glen was amazing! For starters we tried the Baby Duke's Clams Casino and it was delicious! For the main course, we had the Broiled Salmon, yellow rice, and mixed vegetables and the Shrimp Scampi Linguine both dishes were a hit! A perfect balance, they were out of cornbread when we were there. I also enjoyed the Passion Fruit Frozen Margarita. I enjoy Baby Duke's Kitchen and I will returnKid-friendliness: Baby Duke's has a Kid Menu
Steven S.
Four of us ate here last night. The young man waiting on us was wonderful. Very helpful and efficient. The appetizers were very good and the entrees were good. However, all four of us had food poisoning (dizzy and upset stomachs) when we arrived home. Something is not right in the kitchen. Will not return.
N Barbara Branca
The food was good just not what we care for. The atmosphere was nice. The staff was friendly. The wait time for the food was a bit long even though the restaurant wasn't crowded when we arrived.
Chavion Collins
This was our first visit as a little one. Wasn't unsure if we had to wait to be seated or if we can sit ourselves. As soon as we sat down, the efficiency of the whole experience was great. We received glasses of water and amazing cornbread with honey while we waited to place our order. The food was delicious. The crab cakes were delicious as well as the creamy Cajun pasta. The kid cheeseburger and fries are definitely kid approved. Ate every last bite and was full. We arrived before the start of karaoke. It was fun listening to everyone sing. The music wasn't obnoxiously loud. We were still able to hear the songs but hear each other in conversation. We will definitely be back to visit again! Kid approved 10 out of 10.
S P.
Food is ver good, atmosphere is good, service is terrific! Makes for a pleasant evening.
A. Todd Emerson
Decent food. Friendly service. The cocktails were ok, the Paloma and Red Sangria were best. Catfish Po Boy was good but needed a little heat or acid (or both) to make it perfect (pickled slaw or Sriracha/garlic mayo would have been awesome). Everyone seemed to enjoy their meals and a walk around the park and harbor afterwards.
Renita Gidarisingh
Restaurant has a small parking lot available for their patrons with very limited spaces and could be tight for new or inexperienced drivers. Restaurant has great deals every day of week and my group stopped in early on a Tuesday so they highlighted Tacos and Tequila (Margaritas). If you go around opening then the frozen drinks are not ready right away and menu might be limited for some time based on the readiness of the cooks and kitchen. It's a family friendly Restaurant with very few kid interactions but the servers are friendly and highly recommending of the seafood dishes.
Claudia N Barnes
Cool fusion of soulful seafood cuisine, desserts and cocktails . The music is rich and fun. Color array of guests.Rum punch is DeliciousSeafood is fresh and divinely tasteful
Alex Lopez
I went when it was busy with my wife and kids. We waited almost an hr to get our food, but when we did get our food, fugettahboutit! It was worth the wait.Very good. Drinks were pretty good too. The white sangria was on point.
Horrible, use to be soulfood, they changed without telling anyone. I ordered fried fish, came with the driest tasteless rice and a salad that looked days old and was not dressed. I brought it to their attention they reluctantly exchanged it for mashed potatoes but i had to request gravy & dressing for my salad. I asked for a small plate to remove the dried out rice & they didn't even offer to help remove the bad product from my plate...hopefully they will realize that its the small things & attention to the details that keep a restaurant afloat...act like you care...poor product & service. I will not return! I promise!
Janice Davis
Have only had the pleasure of enjoying takeout: Crab cakes dinner first time, fried Whiting the second! Delicious, all seasoned just right and I tasted the love these dishes were made with!
Karen Roberts
Went back to BABY Duke's the second time and it was horrible...! I had the waitress to reheated my food. My sangria drink had no fruits ? in it, a flower. This was on FATHER'S DAY ?. My family was very disappointed, food was not good.
Sergio M.
Wow!! The food, the southern hospitality, and everything was perfect. We came to Baby Dukes after a few hours on the beach. When we arrived the place was half empty, so I got a bit worried. The hosts doubled as waiters and they were very welcoming, charming, and hospitable. The place has been opened for about 10 months and this was our first time there. It has a rustic yet modern look. The music was not loud so we were able to have a conversation while enjoying the music. The restaurant is by the Harbor Island Park so you will enjoy the view of the water and marina if you sit by the window. We ordered the Hurricane Rum Punch and White Sangria. Both were balanced and allowed you to enjoy the various flavors in each drink. For our starters, we enjoyed their wonderful Clams Casino. We were able to taste the soculent clams, crispy bacon, toasted Panko breadcrumbs, the flavors of garlic, sweet cream butter, tangy lemon, and fresh parsley. For the main course we had perfectly cooked fried chicken, collard greens with smoked Turkey that took us on a southern cuisine tour. The batter was light, crispy, and not a hint of oil. The chicken was as juicy as it gets. We also enjoyed crab cakes with plump chunks of blue crab and just enough bread crumbs, red peppers, onions, and binder to hold it together. Baby Dukes is absolutely a keeper. You leave full and will continue to taste the flavors of each ingredient even after you leave. The food is balanced and flavorful. Needless to say the place was mostly full by 8:00 pm.
Jennifer S.
Horrible ownership, poorly run business. Food is mediocre at best, not a family friendly environment.
I really wanted to like this place, but after trying 3 times, each time was a disappointment.First, let me say the food is decent, the atmosphere is comfortable, and the staff is very friendly.The first time I went there, I ordered a side of Mac and Cheese with my entree, but it wasn't served until I was almost finished with my meal. The second time, I asked for more soda and after waiting 15 minutes, during which our server came to our table multiple times to remove dishes from the table, we asked for the bill. The soda was served after I had already paid. The third time, I ordered the steak and eggs, medium rare and the steak was well done. I asked for more soda again, and after waiting 15 minutes, during which our server cleaned off another table even though it was not busy, we asked another server. They charged me for 3 sodas even though I had only had one refill. I don't understand why cleaning off the tables takes a higher priority then bringing a refill, especially when it isn't busy.
The atmosphere was great, and my server Glen was amazing! For starters we tried the Baby Duke's Clams Casino and it was delicious! For the main course, we had the Broiled Salmon, yellow rice, and mixed vegetables and the Shrimp Scampi Linguine both dishes were a hit! A perfect balance, they were out of cornbread when we were there. I also enjoyed the Passion Fruit Frozen Margarita. I enjoy Baby Duke's Kitchen and I will returnKid-friendliness: Baby Duke's has a Kid Menu
Four of us ate here last night. The young man waiting on us was wonderful. Very helpful and efficient. The appetizers were very good and the entrees were good. However, all four of us had food poisoning (dizzy and upset stomachs) when we arrived home. Something is not right in the kitchen. Will not return.
The food was good just not what we care for. The atmosphere was nice. The staff was friendly. The wait time for the food was a bit long even though the restaurant wasn't crowded when we arrived.
This was our first visit as a little one. Wasn't unsure if we had to wait to be seated or if we can sit ourselves. As soon as we sat down, the efficiency of the whole experience was great. We received glasses of water and amazing cornbread with honey while we waited to place our order. The food was delicious. The crab cakes were delicious as well as the creamy Cajun pasta. The kid cheeseburger and fries are definitely kid approved. Ate every last bite and was full. We arrived before the start of karaoke. It was fun listening to everyone sing. The music wasn't obnoxiously loud. We were still able to hear the songs but hear each other in conversation. We will definitely be back to visit again! Kid approved 10 out of 10.
Food is ver good, atmosphere is good, service is terrific! Makes for a pleasant evening.
Decent food. Friendly service. The cocktails were ok, the Paloma and Red Sangria were best. Catfish Po Boy was good but needed a little heat or acid (or both) to make it perfect (pickled slaw or Sriracha/garlic mayo would have been awesome). Everyone seemed to enjoy their meals and a walk around the park and harbor afterwards.
Restaurant has a small parking lot available for their patrons with very limited spaces and could be tight for new or inexperienced drivers. Restaurant has great deals every day of week and my group stopped in early on a Tuesday so they highlighted Tacos and Tequila (Margaritas). If you go around opening then the frozen drinks are not ready right away and menu might be limited for some time based on the readiness of the cooks and kitchen. It's a family friendly Restaurant with very few kid interactions but the servers are friendly and highly recommending of the seafood dishes.
Cool fusion of soulful seafood cuisine, desserts and cocktails . The music is rich and fun. Color array of guests.Rum punch is DeliciousSeafood is fresh and divinely tasteful
I went when it was busy with my wife and kids. We waited almost an hr to get our food, but when we did get our food, fugettahboutit! It was worth the wait.Very good. Drinks were pretty good too. The white sangria was on point.
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Horrible, use to be soulfood, they changed without telling anyone. I ordered fried fish, came with the driest tasteless rice and a salad that looked days old and was not dressed. I brought it to their attention they reluctantly exchanged it for mashed potatoes but i had to request gravy & dressing for my salad. I asked for a small plate to remove the dried out rice & they didn't even offer to help remove the bad product from my plate...hopefully they will realize that its the small things & attention to the details that keep a restaurant afloat...act like you care...poor product & service. I will not return! I promise!
Have only had the pleasure of enjoying takeout: Crab cakes dinner first time, fried Whiting the second! Delicious, all seasoned just right and I tasted the love these dishes were made with!
Went back to BABY Duke's the second time and it was horrible...! I had the waitress to reheated my food. My sangria drink had no fruits ? in it, a flower. This was on FATHER'S DAY ?. My family was very disappointed, food was not good.
Wow!! The food, the southern hospitality, and everything was perfect. We came to Baby Dukes after a few hours on the beach. When we arrived the place was half empty, so I got a bit worried. The hosts doubled as waiters and they were very welcoming, charming, and hospitable. The place has been opened for about 10 months and this was our first time there. It has a rustic yet modern look. The music was not loud so we were able to have a conversation while enjoying the music. The restaurant is by the Harbor Island Park so you will enjoy the view of the water and marina if you sit by the window. We ordered the Hurricane Rum Punch and White Sangria. Both were balanced and allowed you to enjoy the various flavors in each drink. For our starters, we enjoyed their wonderful Clams Casino. We were able to taste the soculent clams, crispy bacon, toasted Panko breadcrumbs, the flavors of garlic, sweet cream butter, tangy lemon, and fresh parsley. For the main course we had perfectly cooked fried chicken, collard greens with smoked Turkey that took us on a southern cuisine tour. The batter was light, crispy, and not a hint of oil. The chicken was as juicy as it gets. We also enjoyed crab cakes with plump chunks of blue crab and just enough bread crumbs, red peppers, onions, and binder to hold it together. Baby Dukes is absolutely a keeper. You leave full and will continue to taste the flavors of each ingredient even after you leave. The food is balanced and flavorful. Needless to say the place was mostly full by 8:00 pm.
Horrible ownership, poorly run business. Food is mediocre at best, not a family friendly environment.