Duke's Seafood Kent

I gotta tell you, this was a very unexpected surprise! Though I rarely give 5 stars to a restaurant, I feel obligated to do so today. Based solely on the name I expected great food but of course based on its location, I expected less than as far as service, atmosphere, and ambiance. Let's start with the location. I find Kent square to be quaint. And, Dukes location within Kent square to be choice. The atmosphere was dark and Moody, just the way I'd like it. And the service, was what brought it all together. Our server, let's call him. Was able to satisfy a request that was, off the menu. My wife and I inquired on getting a flight of beers which Dukes does not do. Eddie, not only was able to accommodate our request but did so with flair. He was able to provide us a flight of eight beers on two fish-shaped trays. They made the experience all the more seeing as how Dukes is a seafood restaurant after all. The flight of beers were excellent and it gave us a good idea of what to order as far as drinks next time we come. Now for the bad, the food was just okay. The presentation of the food again was excellent. However, my Duke's cheeseburger which was supposed to be medium came well done and, though my wife 's stated that her halibut was very good. I observed that she only ate about half. However, even with the food only getting four stars, I got to tell ya! The service made all the difference. Overall the experience at Duke's, excellent! I will return in es that a second trip will prove my burger to have been a mistake.

Came here for a birthday dinner and had a great time. Ordered the calamari, clam chowder, and halibut stuffed with crab. The calamari was pretty good, lightly fried and cut into big pieces. Good small appetizer to share with the table. The chowder, the classic was the best out of the three I had. We ordered the dingy size which was perfect for sampling them all and dipping the bread in. Classic is just as you expect with a good consistency highly recommended. The other two being the seafood and lobster were ok. Didn't feel super special compared to the clam chowder, kind of a one note, not bad but doesn't compare to the classic. The main course was the stuffed halibut with crab and side of veggies. A lot of meat and works super well together, veggies were cooked well on the side. Overall a good meal.

Consistent delicious food, beautiful atmosphere, great service. I love when I don’t have to request refilling my water. The server came bay and refilled my cup every time I had my glass half full. Calamari was great! My fish taco was delicious. The salmon pesto was top notch. I love the crisp edges on the salmon. I would definitely recommend and I’ll come back again.

The service was excellent our server was very attentive to our needs. There were 6 of us including a toddler. The food was okay but pricey, $35 for fish and chips and $20 for a large bowl of chowder which was very salty for everyone. I'm not sure if I would come back.

Stopped in for a quick bite before a movie. Had the spicey Cajun chowder and greens salad. Also tried the calamari. All were excellent and staff was so attentive. Definitely stop by again!! Great experience.

Duke's Seafood is ALWAYS good! I have never had something I didn't like. This visit was Duke's Favorite Pasta with Wild Salmon and to drink- holiday special Festive Bourbon Smash. The food was just the right taste, texture and temperature.

For many years I have rated Duke's cheeseburger as the best ever. On Saturday I went to your location and on my recommendation three of us order the cheeseburger medium well. Chatted with our server and told him how great they all are. Our server was so nice. Burgers arrived and because we were very hungry we each ate about half but then gave up. Burgers were way over well done and dry. Meat patties almost looked pre-made? Not at all what I have been raving about. Told our server how disappointed we were. Are you using different meat patties? Our server took all three burgers off our bill which I didn't expect. I left him a very good tip and can't say enough about how we appreciated him. In future I will try the cheeseburger at a different location but if it isn't up to the level it was I will remove you from my #1 cheeseburger rating and must tell all the friends I have referred it to that it is not worth ordering.

Coco shrimp & fish & chips & burger and sourdough bread were delicious. Award winning chowder was one star🥲. Coleslaw also 1 star. Service was excellent. Pretty pricey but everywhere is now. Would go here again but definitely try a different chowder😁

I LOVE Dukes! They have the BEST happy hour. Came in by myself to grab some cowder and crab cake for happy hour. Their chowder is one of the best chowders in Washington. The sour dough bread with it makes it a perfect duo! The chowder came out first then following the crab cake which comes with an aioli (ask for a side of it because it is so yummy) and an avocado square. I like to have the avocado mix with the bread but it is good with the crab cake as well. The service here is always so great. Very attentive and fast. I like this location the best due to it not being as busy as the other locations.

Went here for a work function. We made reservations and was taken cared of very quickly. Party of 10 and not once did we feel that they forgot about us. Great selection of food and even for those picky eaters. Will definitely recommend it to others. Though its a bit pricy in my opinion.

Dukes is tried and true! I love their food and Carlia provides the best service around. I thoroughly enjoy sitting on their umbrella covered patio sipping cucumber mojitos. Dukes has hands down the best calamari in the state and their salads are always on point. All-in-all you can't go wrong with any menu item. Cheers!!

We love their seasonal outdoor dining, especially in these pandemic times. The lobster bisque is delicious. My husband loves their fish and chips; he's right that their white fish is exceptional! All of our other entrees have been good as well. They are also quite attentive to allergies and other food issues. I'd prefer less bacon in their clam chowder. The hops in the hard cider were an unwelcome addition; those aren't listed as an ingredient in the menu item, and we won't order that item again. We've had very good service when we dined there on our wedding day and on our first and second anniversaries.

Went to Duke's after church on recent Sunday and were very impressed. From the hostess to the server to the manager who came by to make sure we were happy, everyone was very accommodating. But the food! I ordered the shrimp appetizer with a dinghy of Lobster Mobster Pernod chowder while my wife chose the scallop ravioli. When the orders came out -- fairly quickly, I'd add -- I was blown away by my wife's selection. When I saw "scallop ravioli," I thought it would have scallops in the filling, not a full scallop on each and every one! Had I known, I'd have ordered that, too. Fortunately, my wife was generous enough to share. It was a little noisy on this particular Sunday afternoon, as it appears we weren't the only ones stopping by after church, though we MAY have been the only ones without kids. Nonetheless, and enjoyable lunch that we'll definitely repeat.

Came here for lunch one day. We were greeted and sat down right away. The waitress was very nice and her service was great! She also let us know Monday is 50% off bottles I ordered clam chowder and fish and chips. The clam chowder was good but I say Pikes Place chowder is better. The fish tasted odd. It wasn't warm or hot and seemed undercooked. The chips were tasty and crunchy but again not warm or hot. The slaw tasted good. It had sesame oil in it but it wasn't cold. The next morning we had stomach issues and everything else we ate that day were normal things we ate except for dukes. It was unfortunate as we figured out we got food poisoning. Again the 3 stars is mostly for our server.

I enjoy all the Dukes locations but this one is close to my home and so I come here the most often. Over the years the wait staff and bartenders have changed but the food remains consistently delicious. I love the oh my cod fish and chips. The fish is always fresh and delicious. The Caesar salad, although fairly bland is very good. I miss the days they had the blue cheese version but they are happy to put some blue cheese on top if you ask. They go out of their way to accommodate special requests and did I mention that the service is excellent? I recommend Dukes highly. It is a bit noisy but you can get a booth In the back. Enjoy.

Honestly this is the second time that we have had not great food. The cod was super dry, the sauce was good but cod way over cooked. Zucchini was so hard you couldn't stick a fork in it. The calm chowder was so smokey that my fiancé only ate half the bowl (he never leaves chowder behind!) and I was hoping to eat some but only took one bite because I didn't care for it. The cajun salmon sandwich was delicious overall but had to eat it minus the bread because the bread was so hard. (Might be a person preference) and the fries were great and tarter amazing. Overall unfortunately don't plan on going back.

We love Duke's seafood and chowder House. I typically order the 3 course meal because I really love the lobster mobster chowder, likr wild mixed salad and the fish tacos are always delish. However, this time the specials looked really good so my husband got the fresh halibut which he said was delicious and I ordered the seafood pesto linguine which had ample amounts of crab, shrimp, salmon and white fish. It was bomb!! Service was great, food was great. Dessert was also fabulous.

Dukes has been around as long as I can remember. It's an easy choice for seafood chowder and crabcakes. Their rockfish tacos are also really good. I like their seasonal cocktail choices as well. My favorite dish of theirs is the crab cake. I would not recommend the deviled egg. It's underseasoned and underwhelming. If you want an excellent deviled egg though, I recommend Communion in Seattle.

Ok this is legitimately the lunch spot! Rockfish tacos my go-to. I can't get enough of it! The sauce is a bit sweet for my husband's liking but I didn't mind them so much. He got their burger and he said he's stuffed after. It was indeed a huge burg! He got the Moscow mule and said it was refreshing. We'll be back soon! I'm surprised the servers doesn't know us by now!

I love this place for a quick seafood fix without all the frills before a movie. The quality of the seafood at this place is stellar for the price. My husband always orders the halibut stuffed with crab. My favorite is the stuffed and puffed prawns, which is shrimp stuffed with crab. We always order the calamari for appetizer, which I'm sad that they now serve half as much per order as they did in the past...but that's inflation! The side veggies are always crisp and perfectly seasoned. We also got scratch margaritas, which were perfectly made and packed a punch without all the added sugar.

First I'd never been to Kent Station and my what a nice x surprise this was to see all the cool restaurants and shopping! I've been to numerous Duke's around the city and this one had the same good vibes and our server was great constantly filling our water glasses and tending to our table. We started off with the tender deep fried super calamari steak strips with a tequila lime aioli and wasabi aoli. For lunch I had the Dukes Unchopped Seafood Salad that came loaded with seared scallops and prawns, cashews, avocado, tomato, feta, and a nice garlic-basil-lemon-olive oil dressing. I also got the salad it Duke's way, which is chopped and tossed. We also had the pan seared coho salmon with a crusted ginger and basil top with organic fresh herbs and Grand Marnier with a balsamic infused beurre blanc all on top of mashed potatoes and asparagus. The salmon was nice and moist! All in all a nice lunch and would recommend if you're in the area!

So good!!! Food: amazing. I had the 4 chowder sampler and got an additional bowl of clam chowder because it was that good. My boyfriend had the scallop ravioli and said it was delicious. The chowders were all gluten free (!) and they had so many gluten free options - even carrot cake for dessert, which was also delicious! Service: also amazing! We had Tyler and he was phenomenal. So great with my gluten free status - he even got us chips and salsa instead of bread!! Wish I lived closer - I would be a regular.

TEN STARS if I could. Excellent service from the front door to our seats and the entire night. Tonight's specials are out of this world. I thoroughly enjoyed the scallops and pumpkin squash ravioli (pictured) and look forward to having it again. My dates (wife and daughter) had the Almond crusted Cod, and fish n chips. Desert is the Marion berry cobbler and does not disappoint. We usually go to the Dukes on the waterfront in Tacoma but was near this one in Kent and we'll be back.

They have outdoor seating for both of you and your pets. Friendly and prompt service. Fish and chips are good and fresh. Seafood cioppino is delicious and not too salty. Steak is a little bit disappointed.

Food is always high quality and you get a generous serving for what you are paying. All staff were very kind, helpful, and friendly. We will for sure go back!

Went in on a Wednesday afternoon during happy hour with a few friends to catch up in a chill environment. During this time the restaurant was not busy and some may even say slow.. all was well until our server was checking in on us repeatedly to the point we couldn't even finish our conversation in peace. It was extremely annoying and unnecessary but we got his point, paid our bill and left. Not the best treatment to get customers to return.

Everything was delicious here! The burgers are high quality meat, grass fed - locally sourced. The service was 10/10 Carlia was very accommodating & helpful when I needed a special request!! Nice setting, service makes or break a place & they did it right!! Thank you! Will definitely be back. Oh! And definitely complete your meal w their Brookie. Soooo delicious!!!

Always a solid choice at kent station. Clean and service is pretty good. Food is always good and there is always a seasonal type menu. Great for a quick business lunch.

This was a perfect stop for a cocktail and a snack. Their chowder is heaven, and their cocktails are wonderful as well, although both ran a little sweet. The calamari and bread are tried and true classics. Our waitress was absolutely warm and charming. We enjoyed our time here! They were excellent in their masking policy and they were sanitizing tables. We felt safe and sound :)

Service was nice but the food was really bad and over-priced I ate salmon with cherry and was horrible. My mom ate another grill salmon and was not tasty. We spent 100 dollars for 2 salmon that didn't taste good. We are not going back

We tried different plates from appetizers (Crab cakes) to Salmon and Crab Sandwich. All were fresh and delish! Tried a couple of margaritas which were OK but have definitely tried better for same price or less. Service was good, our waiter was always checking we were taken care of. Ambiance was nice to talk with your date, very chill. We went on Valentines. Overall, high quality but pricey!

We came here for dinner and it was completely booked but the manager was so kind to us that she went out of her way to give us a table. Our waitress was Tierra and she was so good and efficient! She was very kind and pleasant ! I ordered the "Un" Chopped Seafood Salad and my husband had Rockfish tacos. The food was very fresh and the portions super generous! We will definitely come back and enjoy another great meal! To the Duke's team : keep up the great job you are all doing ! Thank you for giving your very best to your customers.

The manager Hayley was so charming and funny, service was great and my food was delicious. Will be back

Dukes is always a solid choice. Happy hour is from 3-6 everyday and they have a nice patio with umbrellas for the sunny days. Order a few items off the happy hour menu to share for a snack or late lunch. I recommend the Coco Loco prawns and the Salmon Sliders. The crab cakes are okay but can be hit or miss on whether they are dry or not. Blueberry lemon drops are also good, not too sweet.

Man I've had some chowder's in the past, but when you put award winning chowder on your menu, heck those are some big expectations.. all I'm going to say is put it in BOLD LETTERS. This Siht was goooood. The food had great flavor and the Service was fast, and the customer service was on Point 1-10 i give it a 12. This place is well recommended. Another satisfy customer.

Great food. Can't want anything more than that! Always cooked as desired. Too bad not accepting DoorDash today

It's such a small cramped restaurant but I was seated pretty quick and my server was friendly. They have several types of chowder so I ordered the trio dinghy with the classic chowder, a lobster bisque and the northwest. All were good but you can't beat the classic.

I had chowder on my mind when in Kent on business, and Duke's seemed to randomly appear in order to fulfill my lunch needs. Location in Kent Station, Duke's conveys an appearance of an higher end seafood esthetic, yet with reasonable pricing. I was originally going to order some clam chowder New England-style in a regular sized bowl, yet chose something different. I chose a tomato-based chowder in the same sized bowl called North by Northwest Seafood Chowder, and wow! I completely regret not upsizing my choice. The mix of different Pacific Northwest fish within the various herb seasonings allowed for me to really savor the taste even after various swigs of my 14-ounce IPA draft brew. The tomato-based chowder (having for the first time ever) convinced me that there is so much more variety than a New England-based chowder. Combined with the excellent customer service shown by both the manager & server, I'll certainly return for encore of Duke's additional seafood choices.

Brought my husband here for lunch today for his Birthday and I really wish I didn't. I don't think our waitress said one word to us other than "are you ready to order" the entire time we were there. She took his plate when there was still food on it. Took mine without asking if I was done either and then dropped the check again without speaking or asking if we may want anything else. Spinach salad, one piece fish and chips and one iced tea for $62 plus a tip which she didn't deserve but I am not an A-Hole so I left one. Food was ok. Felt like I just went in to make a $75 donation to dukes for my husbands Bday.

The service is always wonderful and the food good. We like it because it is close to home, but every time we think of going the cost verses quality leads us to choosing a different option. They recently remodeled (moved the hostess station out of the middle of dining area and bar) to make more room for more seating. Luckily we went for lunch so hardly anyone was there, otherwise neighbor tables are so close it's like they're joining you for dinner. My husband had the small bites appetizer, literally two bites, they did not lie. I had the half order of their "Un" Chopped Seafood Salad. I recommend you get it chopped and tossed Duke's Style. This is always a winner filled with seafood and a low carb dressing. We each also had a small bowl of their Lobster Mobster Pernod Chowder. It's actually more like a deep plate. While it is Ok, it does not compare to the Lobster Shop's Lobster Bisque. You get twice as much soup, drizzled with sweet Vermouth for only $11.00 instead of $18.00 and a beautiful waterfront view! I have to confess that I drag my husband there, who gripes about the cost the entire time, mainly to get their Blueberry Lemon Drop. So good! $90.00 for a quick lunch out. You will have to decide if it's worth it....for us (me) it occasionally is.

When we arrived, the staff was very attentive and friendly. We were seated after a short wait. The floor was a little crowded (narrow aisles), but the tables were clean and neatly set. Once seated, we were greeted by our server and offered beverages. They arrived without delay. My wife ordered the stuffed halibut and I ordered the crab stuffed shrimp. Both entrees arrived after a short wait and looked very nice. The shrimp were delicious and perfectly cooked. I really liked the sauce that came with the shrimp. The halibut dish was delicious as well. It was well seasoned, had a great flavor, and was perfectly cooked. My only reason for giving 4 vs 5 stars was the price. I consider this to be a mid-range restaurant, not high end. Unfortunately, their prices have become very high-end with both dishes being in the range of $40 per plate. I know the pandemic and inflation has been rough on everyone, but these prices have gotten out of hand. Good location, good staff, very good food, overpriced. Not somewhere that we will be going to again "on a whim" to spend a $100 on lunch for 2.

I live in Southern California. When I come to the Seattle area I like to eat here. Last week came here to celebrate both my cousins birthday and my birthday. Great service, food and birthday desserts for entire table! Great value join their birthday club.

Food was good, dinner for 4 with appetizers, oysters, drinks and meals $350 A little spendy but good food with great friends A+ in my book

The front staff are friendly and very attentive. Have have zero complaints. Our waitress was quick to clear our table, bring our food out, and refresh our drinks. Highly recommend her. The food... that's a no for me. I had the fettuccine with clams and shrimp on their valentines menu. It was NOT good. It tasted like decent steamed veggies with some fettuccine noodles in pasta water. It was supposed to be in butter sauce but I didn't taste it. It was a liquidy mess. If that is the recipe, it is terrible. If someone messed up prepping it, it needs to be fixed ASAP. On the upside, there were LOTS of clams.

Had a nice dinner here, the water, views and service was all amazing. They did close early which was kinda disappointing

Went to dinner tonight here and I don't think I would recommend it. We had the crab cake appetizer/sharables. It is $19.90 for the appetizer and when it came out four of us could get one bite each and that was it. Now the sourdough bread basket was good. I got the chicken sandwich asked for no bacon but it was still added. I'm pregnant right now and I have an aversion to bacon so it made me nauseous when I took a bite. I should have checked first. The chowder was good. My husband got the 2 piece fish and chips and said it was good. If the prices are high though the food should be at a higher standard. That's just a personal opinion though. I would just got somewhere else next time.

Seemed like a popular place in Kent Station, thought we'd try it out. A restaurant that sources sustainably and is local (for us), double thumbs up! The food was delicious, good quality and healthy portions. Nice sourdough bread at the beginning of the meal. Service was helpful and quick. I got the combo of the cod taco and clam chowder, quite delicious and filling! We'll most likely be back again to try more!

Thought I would try something new while in town this time and unfortunately Duke's did not live up to my hopes. The staff was friendly and the place was very clean. I was surprised that they weren't busy which should have been a sign. I started off with a bowl of clam chowder since it was advertised as "world famous." I found it to be packed with lots of ingredients that made it extremely flavorful and left me wanting more. Honestly, the chowder is the only reason for the extra star. The stuffed Halibut on the other hand wasn't so good. The fish was rubbery as if it was overcooked or even worse: reheated. Besides being tough, I found it to have little to no flavor. I refuse to add salt or pepper as I believe a meal such as this should be seasoned properly and therefore shouldn't need any doctoring at the table. I don't feel like I will return as it felt like I just paid for an expensive bowl of soup and left with a lighter wallet and an empty stomach.

Came here with a group from work. Ordered a New York old fashioned which was really good. Had the Cajun corn chowder that was hot and the consistency was creamy. The spice was perfect. This chowder was the best part of the meal. This was followed by the blueberry goat cheese salmon. The salmon was really dry and overcooked. The grilled veggies under the salmon were nothing special and very bland. For a dish over 30.00 to be so poorly executed, I probably won't return.

Wow. Loved this place from the get go. Staff was exceptionally good in a natural way. And my word the food was phenomenal. We started with the crab topped deviled eggs, amazing. We had the crab salad which isn't your normal crab salad...so light but very flavorful. And since we were thirty minutes from happy hour we waited and then ordered the large bowl of chowder, and so glad we did because it was the best restaurant chowder we've ever encountered. The manager even brought us out a taster of the lobster bisque and said try that at a 25% bisque to 75% chowder...he calls it "clobster". He was so right. Anyway this is a far more glowing review than I ever remember sending and it is worth every word.

Ok this place is great. The food was awesome and the service was even better. Tom and Eddie made this experience as good as it could have been. The Stuffed Salmon was fresh and full of flavor the Clam Chowder was one of the best I've had. The staff didn't rush me and walked through the entire menu given their favorites and treated me like an old friend. Eddie even let me sample the chowders since I couldn't choose while Tom made me one of his special gin cocktails. This was the perfect example of how customers should be treated. Can't wait to go back.

Not being from the area I was not used to there being so much light at 9pm which made me overlook that fact that it was actually much later than I thought it was! We decided to go grab a bite and Duke's was still open and fish and chips sounded good so off we went. The server was very nice considering we were the last group and had effectively prevented the staff from going home early so we appreciated that. The food was decent. Nothing to complain about the fish and chips but chowder was pretty good. I'd come back just for that probably next time and get the sampler and try all of them in one go!

Duke's is great! The food is amazing, chowder is fresh and tasty, and not too salty (which can be the case with chowders). The service was fast and our waiter was on top of it! Our drinks remained filled and our bread was refilled. We went during the week, so the crowd was light and fairly quiet. This is a bit of a splurge though, our table of 3 paid $150 with appetizers and alcohol. Perfect place for a nice family gathering, outdoor seating was also available

Hayley and her team made our experience fantastic! With Dad visiting from the desert, he wanted seafood so we headed to Duke's. Of course, Dad's eyes were drawn to the beautiful bar and he thought he might be able to get his signature drink (a "Fred-tini) from the well-stocked shelves. They were happy to make on for him complete with Lillet. He was in heaven! Dad ordered the cioppino and devoured every morsel. He was really impressed. The broth was hearty and there was plenty of seafood. He sipped up every last bite with the piping hot sourdough bread. I ordered the stuffed salmon which was delicious. It was perfectly cooked, well-seasoned, and served with beautiful summer zucchini and gem potatoes. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the breezy summer evening. It was lovely out there. Our server was attentive and took great care of us. We will definitely be back!

So today was my parent's anniversary, and my wife and I wanted to treat them to something new for them. They have never been to Duke's and what was even more kick ass was that it was pretty local to where we live. (Kent Station) My dad went for the fish (Salmon)and chips, and it was more than he could handle. Good portion sizes of salmon and fries. My mom had a salad with a bowl of their traditional clam chowder... and she scarfed them both down. Although, I'm not sure who's favorite it was the most, between my wife or mom, when it came down to the warm sourdough loaf. Spread that butter on the warm loaf and mmm mmm mmm! I had the salad with grilled prawns and scallops, while my wife had the Seafood stuffed Prawns with veggies! We also ordered an appetizer of coconut prawns... ALL of which were sublimely delicious! Our service was impeccable from the start, as well! If I had only one complaint, it would be that they're a bit pricey. From the drinks to the meals.... just be prepared to spend some money... but the experience and present company was totally worth it! With that said, as always... enjoy and Happy Eating!!!

Duke's is the best happy hour destination in Kent. Their cocktails are always great (and $3 off during HH), they have many good food options and their service is consistently solid. Our server today, Sia, was absolutely wonderful. Thank you for maintaining your standards. We will be back soon!

Hey thus place is wonderful. I love the food and the dessert and the server is great as well and attends what we need!!