The Duchess

Went here for an early dinner/date night on a Saturday. We had reservations and were brought to our table right away. The decor here is beautiful and unique, can’t think of anywhere else in Baltimore like it, perfect for the neighborhood. We both ordered mocktails, and the Aloha Cooler was a standout, but all the drinks were bright and aesthetically pleasing. Our service was impeccable, with our server doing a great job of describing the menu items and helping with recomendations, and the support team clearing plates to provide space right as it was needed. No water glass ever reached below half full. Now…the food…WOW! Between the two of us we ordered 7 dishes and shared everything, as that’s how the menu is set up. Each dish was as good or better as the last , and by the end the bar was high! Everything was also brought out piping hot which is impressive considering how busy it was and how many dishes we ordered. The Pancit and the Crispy Shrimp and Corn patties were probably are favorites but if you asked me tomorrow I may say the Shortrib Kate Kare. The fish & chips were also stellar. Really cannot wait to get back and try so much more of the menu. The prices for the amount of food and great flavor were extremely reasonable.

This is a new restaurant on the rise. The food was scrumptious and nicely seasoned. We all enjoyed the creativity of the delectable cocktails. Olga provided professional service. She provided a detailed explanation of food and drink. Provided recommendations to us as it was our first time dining here. The only knock on the restaurant that I have is that the portions were small for the price. Kudos to the chef and staff! We definitely will be back to try some of the other cocktails and dishes.

Casually immaculate. The place is beautiful and has a great vibe. The service is perfect and the menu run down is really helpful. The food, as you would expect from Tony Foreman. The array of flavors and textures is delightful - and filling. The small portion are perfect for trying a lot of the menu. The small plates are prefect for two or sharing with 4. We have the crispy shrimp and corn patties, the chicken and beef skewers, the pancit and the carrots along with the chocolate and the chocolate and mochi deserts, all were sublime. Oh, and the spring rolls. I also had some fruit juice with soda water that was also amazing, gotta find that fruit. This was a Sunday evening, easy parking, not crowded, we had a reservation and recommend it. There were 3 of us and it was about $100 without drinks. All the small plates are like $12-$15. We will be back and try the fish and chips and everything else we missed out on. Highly recommend. The. You can take a nice walk on the avenue.

Phenomenal experience - great vibe/ambiance and even better food. The waitress was so helpful and went through each menu item to tell us which were gluten free/safe for us and modifications, and there were many! They were so accommodating and we had a lovely date night. Definitely returning!

Island flavors done right in Baltimore! The drinks took me straight back to my childhood in Hawaii, and the Ube flan and the shave ice was a standout. The spareribs were super flavorful, and while I didn’t get pics of the poke or spare ribs, they were just as amazing. Great service, great vibes—I’ll definitely be back. 🤙🏾

I was craving a loco moco, so I stopped in for an impromptu brunch at The Duchess one Sunday morning and was completely blown away by the atmosphere, service, and, most of all, the food! I have high expectations for Pacific Island-style food because I’m from Hawaii — and The Duchess completely delivers the elevated local comfort food it advertises. I ordered the steak loco moco, which has a delicious mushroom gravy and garlic (!!) rice that doesn’t leave you feeling too heavy afterwards like most loco mocos do. The steak was also incredibly tender and cooked perfectly! It paired well with the asparagus goma-ae salad, which paired fresh asparagus with a classic Japanese preparation — again, perfect. And I brought home a hojicha chocolate chip mochi muffin: heaven in a baked good for this mochi-loving girl! I’m so grateful that The Duchess exists so I can fulfill my local food cravings, and it’s also a much-needed unique addition to the Baltimore food scene!

Delicious food! Featuring Chamorra cuisine (Pacific Island, look it up). A bit different from what I was used to, but also hints of the familiar. The big secret, though, is the RUM selection. Masterfully curated by Beverage Manager Jake, it is a rum tour-de-force. Some familiar bottles, but lots of unknown (to me anyway) rums. Ask Jake, a perfect guide to the rums. FYI, the online menus on their website are not kept up to date, so expect slightly different menus when you get there.

Absolutely darling spot for a Sunday brunch. The interior decorator really outdid themselves with this place. Definitely try out the mocktails- the calamansi lemonade is worth a refill! I will say I was not terribly impressed by my French toast - the consistency was perfect but the taste was a little bland - but the biscuits and gravy was excellent. Also got a side of spam and it was cooked to perfection. Came right at 11 on a Sunday and had no issues getting a table

Right in the heart of Hampden, the take on an English-styled pub with a Chamorran cuisine is not something to pass up. This place is not just bold, it is quaint and inviting. The staff are kind and attentive. Now the food, while most people probably aren't familiar with the cuisine.. give it a shot, you will not be disappointed. The Spam Musubi I could rave about forever. Don't think you like spam? I promise just try it. The crispy shrimp & corn patties are flavor packed, and the Gem salad is light and fresh. The short rib kare kare is well balanced with a nice depth of flavor. Now the Ube flan is another level, I could actually eat 5 of them. Amazing, incredible, phenomenal. The melon shaved ice is also a complete delight. The only thing I had a difficult time adjusting to was the cocktails, they were a bit too sweet for my taste buds but were nonetheless beautifully presented. Lastly, the atmosphere is truly gorgeous, they did an outstanding job renovating the old cafe hon. You'll just have to see it for yourself! Can't wait to go back and try more of the menu.

What a cute place! I finally made it here. it was cozy and charming and inviting inside. The host was kind and personable as he sat us. Our server was really lovely and informative. Our food was delicious and our drinks were as well. Our server was the perfect amount of paying attention, but still letting us enjoy our meal. The fries with the SPAM added... Genius! My friend said that she would not have typically order that but was glad she did because the spam added a nice salty, savory touch. Who knew that spam could be fancy? The poke bowl was simplicity and deliciousness through and through. We will definitely be back.

The meal we had was delicious. I had heard mixed reviews and wasn't sure what to expect, but the experience exceeded my expectations. The decor and mood were eclectic and intimate without being romantic. Think high end, candlelit thrift shop. The service was friendly and attentive. The lumpia and pork belly skewers were great little bites to start the meal with, and the duck breast donburi was truly special. It was a great balance of savory, sweet, and sour, with pickled daikon and ginger. Also, the chocolate flan was very unexpected. It even won over my partner, who doesn't even like flan. The pan roasted chicken was less successful; it was good, but not particularly special (except for the sauce, which was outstanding). This is a great addition to the Avenue.

TLDR: clashing themes and unclear concept with undereducated staff, subpar service, yet striking highlights like the lumpia and the cocktails, specifically one du jour of a tequila and yellow chartreuse. A better drink and appetizer spot than for a birthday meal. We were rushed, which I hate! I am the first to admit I had a lot of biases going in. I was really excited for The Duchess to open when they first announced it 2 to 3 years ago after the restaurant group (formerly the Foreman Wolf), bought the Cafe Hon spot a few years ago. It was announced as an English pub, and as an Asian girl I love nothing more than bangers and mash and adore London so much. But then I started reading about the menu and was immediately turned off, not because I dislike fusion but because it read like colonialism. Again the concept is really unclear, and it is clashing trying to bring in the Mariana Islands pieces to an existing British Pub. I love that Kiku has the opportunity to be a co-owner and head chef of this massive restaurant in Hamden. But it feels like they're trying way too hard to bring something together, and it's clear it's not cohesive. Somebody within the now rebranded Tony Foreman + Co group also explained to me that it was an English pub with food from the Mariana Islands, which to me screams colonialism. Now I have nothing against this restaurant group in fact, Petit Louis and Cinghiale are two of my absolutely favorite restaurants in the city. I had heard that the Dutchess was not very good which is why it's taken me a minute to go. This restaurant sits right in the heart of the avenue and provides valet parking which is also an oddity in an of itself, it is $10 which is not bad for valet. For the interior - it's nicer than what the outside night suggest, but it lacks cohesion, there are nice elements like the entry outdoor sign which a pretty well known woodworker made, but when you step it, you are immediately greeted by three GIANT TVs playing soccer, yet everyone in there is dressed like a Vineyard Vines commercial. It's just SO confusing on a lot of levels. Now at the main entrance they have an amazing wooden beamed ceiling here and the cool pub-like benches but then by the hostess stand there's this totally clashing "Hafa adai" neon sign which honestly using a 2020 word is CHEUGY and clashes. It's almost like they already had a theme and tried to put cultural elements that clearly don't work for a British pub theme. We were seated in the back room which is MASSIVE in the corner booth by the restrooms. It honestly feels like two different restaurants. The cute booths slowly lost its cute intimacy when I realized no server could reach any item on the other side of the table. It seems really odd to me that everyone that works in this restaurant feels like a newby. Like have they worked at other restaurants before? First of all, when I say undereducated staff I mean they have no idea what they're trying to sell food wise. Our waitress tried to explain tteokboki to me, and she said, it's like gnocchi and then stumbled around and then ended it like saying it's like mac and cheese. I was absolutely floored. I feel like I worked during this dinner service, I've never had service where the staff literally waited for me to make room on our table to set things down. I'm always cognizant and try to help but this was blatant waiting until we had to move our dishes and set them down. With the four of us, we love to eat at restaurants so ordered pretty much 85% of the menu, including specials. That said, during our entrees, which we got four, they started to ask if we wanted boxes. We were still eating! I. ABSOLUTELY. HATE. BEING. RUSHED without communication, when there is no set dining hours or restrictions on tables. There is a graceful way to ask your patrons to leave. I don't understand why this happens, and I think it's because they're trying to make money and turn over tables quickly, but we were celebrating my birthday, and we didn't even finish eating. We also had ordered a round of cocktails and a massive amount of food. They asked if we wanted boxes three times in the span of five minutes. Outrageous. I will say they did bring me out a free complimentary glass of prosecco for my birthday, which was very kind but it was awkward as I was the only one drinking it by the end of the meal. They did put a candle on our shaved ice we ordered. All in all, I wish they would've sold this as a Chamorro restaurant because the food is pretty good, especially for the area. There are misses like the majority of the meat dishes, the cuts of meat were dry, and the short rib was an absolute travesty, I couldn't taste a single element, I think there was peanut? I hope they will read this review and take the service elements to heart and adapt, as I would love to be a regular here, but I will forever be floored with the lack of service and rushing.

I actually thought the food and drinks were decent but the service was CRAZY. And there's a few things that can be tightened or cleaned up to get to a flawless dining experience. I came with a friend at 5:30pm on a Friday so that we could catch the end of Happy Hour. Unfortunately, they do not offer HH in the dining room. Where does it say that on the website? Additionally, the food on the happy hour menu didn't have special prices, the point of HH is to have some cheaper options to get people in the door. The cucumber salad is $8 on HH and the main menu. What's the point of that? So, don't get taken advantage of. I thought the menu was fun, innovative, and unique. Lots of options of plates to split. My friend and I split 4 little dishes and each got a drink, our bill was about $100, so I thought the price was a bit exorbitant. Our drinks were just okay. I got the delta dawn, Which was licoricey (which I like!) but that's about the only flavor in it. No lychee taste at all. Underwhelmed. We split the watermelon salad (special), ahi tuna, gochujang tteokbokki, and musubi. The Tteokbokki was the standout for sure, I'd recommend this. The main issue was the bussing service. The millisecond you put a fork or plate down - 2 waiters would SPRINT to you - "are you done with that plate? You finished with that plate?"Every second. We had about 12-15 interruptions to collect dishes... sometimes we were not done, during dinner. It was truly insane and became a running joke. I tested it out a few times just tapping my silverware down to see if someone would come... and they did!!! One time they didn't even ask if we were done and took a plate with some food still on it! I need to know why the rush? Why such excessive bussing? It was truly insane I've never experienced anything like it. Not sure if they were overstaffed or what but they really need to figure that out. Last but not least, while most tables had chairs, some had what appeared to be poof cushions to sit on without backs. I cannot imagine anyone wants to sit at dinner without a back to their chair. Overall, the food was ok, it's a pretty restaurant but I think they still need time to figure everything out because as it was, we had a ton of anxiety eating and feeling like we were rushed. I did try to call to talk to a manager about our experience but no one answered the phone.

3.5 but rounding up. I was pleasantly surprised to see a menu celebrating Hawaiian and Guam cuisine in Baltimore, felt like I was back in SF! They executed many of their plates well: - pork lumpia (perfectly crispy) - pancit (well seasoned and packed with umami) - pickles (light and refreshing) - heirloom tomatoes (fresh meaty tomatoes with a cool avocado sauce) - fish and chips (fried just how you would find in an English pub) - duck donburi (duck was seared medium well with delightful pickles) - chicken and pork skewers (juicy!!) - shaved ice (house made syrup hit the spot) - pirate princess cocktail (perfect blend of savory and sweet) A few definitely need some work: - shrimp kelaguen (shrimp ceviche was well executed but I don't think it matched the sweet flour tatiyas) - special chicken kelaguen (lacked juice/sauce) - shrimp and corn patties (a bit too thick for our liking) - beef skewers, flank steak buns (both a bit too chewy) - short rib kare kare (the most disappointing dish, the short rib was lacking seasoning and the peanut sauce was lacking depth, it might have been better if cooked with the peanut sauce) What brought my rating down was the decor and service. The restaurant is promoted as a blend of an English pub with Chamorro cuisine, but the execution of the ambience leans confusing and lacking identity rather than fusion and eclectic. The decor is no doubt beautiful but it doesn't quite match the menu, which is heavily Chamorro cuisine with just one English dish (fish and chips). The service was also lacking. We had to move and set dishes from the waiters onto the table ourselves and towards the end of the meal we were indiscretely nudged out of our table though there was no expectation of a time restriction to our table on booking. All that being said, I love the vision of the restaurant and with a few of these kinks worked out, it has the potential to really make a name for itself here in Baltimore!

Thanks Shelby! A good waitress or waiter can make a huge difference. Shelby explained the "concept", history and menu which made the experience much more enjoyable. South Pacific cuisine with lumpia, port fat and fusion with American taste. Small appetizer plates. Definitely different.

Aloha Baltimore! This charming restaurant takes me back to the islands! Supremely friendly staff; quick service and very tasty tapas style dishes. Really tasty food- fresh and beautifully presented.Love the valet parking, bathrooms that smell like gardenias. Only downside is the noise- once it's busy- I could only hear the person next to me!

We came on a Sunday at 1:50 pm as a party of 2 and they were able to seat us (the kitchen closes at 2 so we just had to place our orders before then). The interior is very nicely decorated and the ambiance is great. For food, the pork lumpia was yummy especially dipped in the sauce. The shrimp kelaguen & tatiyas were very light and fluffy - we dipped it in our leftover lumpia sauce and it was great. The steak loco moco was pretty salty, but I really liked the mushrooms. The breakfast buttie was solid and the linguica sausage had a lot of flavor. The POG juice was a nice and refreshing drink. We also ordered all 3 baked goods for $10 - the matcha mochi muffin was my favorite!! The texture and flavor were incredible. The morning glory muffin tasted like cornbread, the server told us that there was coconut and mango in it but it was difficult to taste. The miso turnover was nice and flaky. If I had to reorder, I'd probably just get the matcha mochi muffin. Overall, I loved getting to try these dishes with fun twists and definitely want to come back for dinner!

A friend and I went for desserts , which were not exactly earth shattering. Strange textures and underwhelming flavors would discourage me from trying anything else on that menu. Perhaps an entree one day?

I'd been wanting to dine here and finally came for dinner. We had a reservation and were seated in the dining area. It's a fun set up inside as the chairs and tables are all a little different. The menu consists of mainly small plates and we ordered several to share along with a main plate. We got their Cucumber Salad, Spam Musubi, Shrimp & Corn Patties, Pancit, and the Duck Breast as the main dish. They came out as they were ready. I loved the aioli with the patties and the spam musubi was so tasty. The duck was cooked to my liking of medium well and had such great flavor. Not too gamey and not too chewy. Everything was so good! Even the drinks were really good - I had gotten the Puddle Jumper mocktail with vodka added and my partner got The Iron Lady. We also ordered the Lilikoi Butter Mochi and shared the port wine for dessert. The consistency of the mochi was harder than ones I've had but really good with the caramel and toasted coconut on it.

Love, love, loved our dinner at The Duchess! I made reservations here to celebrate a birthday and initially made it for three but easily was able to change it to four without any hassle. Initially service was a little rocky-- really busy on a Friday night, so we had three different staff members ask if we wanted still or sparkling. We asked for sparkling three times and ultimately got still. Totally fine, it was actually comical when we did get water. But the delicious cocktails and great food made up for it! We all tried so many drinks, my personal favorite was the Queen of Hearts. As for food, the style is kind of like tapas-- we got a lot of small plates and shared with each other. You really cannot go wrong-- everything we selected was so good! Cannot wait to come again!

Food: Everything was good. I liked the Asian flavors that are featured the through out the menu. However for the butter mochi, it had strawberries and peach which tasted a bit sour since the mochi was much sweeter than them so I think the idea was better than the execution in this case. Service: Great, he was accommodating of requests (like substituting the regular waffle for a mochi waffle). Ambiance: Nice. The decor is very unique: rustic, European, lots of different wood.

Great service; fast and attentive. I ordered the puddle jumper mocktail and added mezcal and I really enjoyed the Boba in the drink. I had the lumpia and the shrimp and corn fritter things for my little snack snack. I do wish the lumpia had rice noodles in it like I'm used to, but the shrimp/corn things were super delish. The bar area is beautiful; not too dark and busy.

Very cool space! They leaned into the tavern-y/b&b look of old, but waaaaay nicer and modernized. I sat at the bar briefly, and it was lovely! I wanted to stay there but a friend had made reservations for a table, so away to the table I went. We sat at a tiny table flanked by wingback chairs. Immediately I hated this, and I should have requested we move, but I didn't. Those chairs were hard to get comfortable in while in an eating setting. To eat my food I had to perch on the edge of the seat, and had no lumbar support. And the tiny table barely accommodated my entree and my friend's 3 small plates. It was just...a lot to manage. I went with the fish and chips. The fries were wonderful. The fish was tempura fried, which was fine, but there was a lack of seasoning that the sauce couldn't make up for. Anyway, I like the look of the place, but not the feel. There was a very odd juxtaposition of trad furniture and Asian fusion food that threw me off. I'd definitely like to chill at the bar because the barstools were pretty straightforward, plus there were some small plates not available in the dining room. I'm down to try new things there, up my star rating next visit.

If you haven't checked out this new hot spot on the avenue yet, please book your reservation immediately. Do you get a wave of nostalgia thinking about pre-pandemic Woodberry Kitchen? The Duchess is proving that approachable, intimate, conscientious fine dining is alive and well in Hampden. Despite being located on a block corner, the entrance still feels tastefully tucked away. Walking in is like a calming breath of fresh air with lower set ceilings, warm wooden tones and soft lighting creating an intimate, welcoming setting. While busy there is a notable lack of stressful or rushed energy, with each table looking lost in their own dining moment. Our servers (we suspected one in training) amplified this environment with attentive, thoughtful interactions. Happy to provide recommendations to ease our indecision, we felt cared for throughout the night. As a radiation oncologist, I felt obligated to order my namesake cocktail--"Marie Curie"--which was a unique, exceptionally well balanced take on the classic Penicillin. The menu is perfect for sharing and as a lifelong vegetarian, I was pleased by the number and variety of options for me. We ordered the ginger miso beets, crispy brussels, glazed local carrots and pancit bihon gollai (the one dish I forgot to take a picture of!). Every dish offered something unique and memorable, progressing across the palate with sweet, savory, salty, bitter and umami elements. The dishes are beautifully plated demonstrating the care and creativity behind them. The freshness of the ingredients is undeniable and the celebration of local sources of particular emphasis. Duchess team, thank you for such a memorable first meal! I will absolutely be back.

Finally had the chance to stop by the long awaited, The Duchess, Tony Foreman's newest venture located in the former Cafe Hon location. I know a lot of people had a bit of a conniption when that giant flamingo was taken down since it felt like a little piece of Baltimore history was being left behind but, I would argue that new local lore is being created at The Duchess. The place is absolutely stunning with two different sides, a barside and a dining room, and plenty of seating. The bar area features booths, a large dining table right at the front, and beautiful bar seating. The dining area features a huge communal table which can easily be converted for large groups along with many four tops and two tops and even a stage for live music. The staff seem very well trained (which is the Tony Foreman way, after all), each of them incredibly knowledgeable on the cocktail, wine, and food menus. The cocktail list is creative and the wines encompass a huge geographical radius. My boyfriend got the queen of hearts (if I'm remembering correctly) which is their play on a mai thai - he loved it, which is saying a lot since he's very picky about his cocktails. I got the parachute girl which was described as a "mango sticky rice" cocktail. I didn't get any real mango flavor from it at all and thought it would've been better suited as a rum based cocktail instead of infused gin. It noted "toasted sticky rice" in the description but that was lost for me as well. Maybe it's just not my kinda drink and I need to explore more from the menu? We didn't try any food this time around since our plan was to scope out the menu first to see how gluten free friendly it was. Soy sauce can be a bit of a challenge to overcome for me with some Asian/Pacific Islander cuisine. Much to my delight, I learned that most of the dishes use tamari, gluten free soy sauce. The bartender said when we come back for food to double check with the server since some marinades do contain soy sauce but there's still a ton of things I could enjoy thanks to the use of tamari. Amazing! I was so pleased to hear this and can't wait to come back to try the food.

Over July 4th weekend, my family of 10 visited The Duchess for brunch, and it was an unforgettable experience. From the outside, the restaurant is unassuming, but inside it reveals a beautifully decorated space you'd expect to find in a neighborhood like Hampden. Jake welcomed us with a warm smile as the staff prepared our table--we arrived at 12pm even though our reservation was for 12:30pm, and they accommodated us without hesitation. Our server, along with every staff member who brought out dishes, was incredibly friendly and attentive. Danvic in particular went out of his way to walk my wife through all the gluten-free options, which we really appreciated. We ordered nearly the entire menu, and everything was absolutely delicious--Chamorro flavors were new to us, but a few of us were especially excited about the ube dishes. Though we knew it was a Tony Foreman restaurant, we came in with no expectations and were blown away. Even my hard-to-please parents thoroughly enjoyed their meal, and we're already planning our return.

An old coworker and I hadn't seen each other in forever and neither of us had tried The Duchess. The Duchess is the newest restaurant from my favorite Baltimore Restaurant Group, Foreman Wolfe and they have hit another one out of the park. It is billed as an English Pub with an Asian flair. The inside was beautiful in an upscale English pub way. Warm rustic furniture and we were encouraged to take a look around and notice the design details. This space was the old Cafe Hon and I can't even picture that in the place now. Now the food. Most of the menu is a section called Snacks that are meant sharing. The tuna nachos were a special and so good. I can't begin to understand how they fried those chips. I really loved the shrimp and corn patties. They were both light and full of that is possible. We jumped into some pork snacks and got another round of drinks and Typhoon Fries instead of desert. I have a video of the fries that couldn't load in this review but the toppings move. You just have to get it. The waiter tired to explain it and we didn't understand until we saw it. Next time I will try out the More than a Snack section. I will wrap this up by saying the service was amazing. It always is with Foreman Wolf. We were told they have live music and we saw the cute little stage. I can't wait to go back.

I recently went here for a weekend brunch with two friends and had a great experience! We were seated at our reservation time, prices were reasonable, and our service was outstanding throughout the brunch. I was especially appreciative that our server asked about allergies and let us know about cross-contamination risks. The ambiance is nice, feeling like an upscale pub. We shared the following dishes: Pastry sampler (hojicha chocolate chip mochi muffin, "morning glory" muffin, and miso glazed apple turnover): All were delicious, although I would choose the "morning glory" if you only want one. Ahi Tuna Poke: The tuna was extremely fresh and the chips crunchy and flavorful. However, the soy vinaigrette was very salty and took away from the dish. Pancit Bihon Gollai:A delicious, perfectly cooked dish, with everything in good proportions and tasty. Togarashi Karaage & Waffle: A great Japanese take on chicken and waffles. The chicken was well-prepared and crispy, the sauce was spicy and sweet, and the waffles were solid. Ube pancakes-These tasted fine and were good pancakes, although they needed a lot more ube flavor. I would highly recommend The Duchess for your next brunch in Baltimore!

Came in and sat at the bar on a Friday night. This place was a pleasant surprise with the menu offerings and drinks. It is asian inspired and very well executed. The decor of the place has rustic charm and nice lighting. The service was quick and attentive. They give you a snack at the bar while you wait for your food and drinks. The drinks were unbelievable, so unique and delicious. The bar setup has alot going on. I am looking forward to coming back and trying more of the food

Tony Foreman does it again!! A perfect experience- from the decor, to the playlist/music (lots of Lake Street Dive), to the excellent service, to the exciting drink menu, to each and every morsel of food! Fun, creative, varied East Asian/Pacific Island-themed menu. Primarily small plates - a little pricey but well worth it. Shared 6 or 7 items with 2 other friends. We'll be back!

Great food and really nice ambiance. We sat in a booth in the bar and enjoyed the lively vibe. The cocktail list is top-notch

I had an absolutely lovely meal at The Duchess! The menu was a lot of small dishes, note some of them are extremely small, but the variety allowed us to try a bunch of things! All of them were unique and delicious. The cocktail menu was interesting and I was a bit skeptical about the mixes but all of the cocktails were balanced and flavorful. Towards the end of the Friday evening there was a live band and it created the perfect ambiance for post-meal drinks and snacks. I would highly recommend even if you couldn't get a reservation for dinner! I will note that because the restaurant is really popular right now we got put in a booth that was clearly made for 2 but we squeezed in as a party of 4. There was another party of 6 behind us and they had clearly squeezed in as well. I am sure this will improve over time but just be ready!

When I booked the dinner reservation for Valentine's Day about a month out, I did not know what exactly to expect. An English styled pub with Chamorro food. I really had never had that cuisine before but a look at the menu showed plenty of vegetarian options as well as non pork options with some seafood offerings. They offer valet parking but we found parking a couple of blocks away luckily. Hampden on a Friday night around 8.. I consider ourselves lucky lol. The interiors were inviting but nothing about it screamed pub to me. I think the pub aspect is mostly only in play when they are mentioning that they air footie games at the bar, and there is that vibe around the bar area maybe? I guess also to be fair we were there for Valentine's dinner, so no pub vibes there that night. They did have a pre fixe Valentine's menu but considering 2 of the items on the menu were dietary restrictions for me and they could not do substitutions we went a la carte. We got the shrimp and corn patties, the Brussels sprouts, the da kine pickles,ginger soy beets, pancit bihon noodles, and a main of rockfish sinigang to share. Between the two of us we liked most everything. The one or two things I did not like my bf did, and vice versa. My favorites were the roasted beets with the tofu cream , Brussels sprouts with the miso soy glaze and the shrimp and corn fritter patties. My bf really liked the pancit noodles and beets as well. He did not like the broth of the sinigang soup whilst I enjoyed it. My chocolate namkala dessert was lovely too, very light chocolate pot de crème, with chantilly cream and sesame brittle. I do wish the menu had more meat options that were non pork. There was one chicken bbq skewer and then the duck donburi. And only the beef skewer as well. There are no mains that were vegetarian either. Just feedback for the group. Our server Liam did a good job looking after us. There happened to be live music as well which was nice and vibey with the Valentines dinner theme. They have live bands every Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, which is nice to provide exposure to local bands. Would absolutely come back for dinner or brunch. Never had Chamorro cuisine before, but am definitely a fan of the flavor profiles.

Where do I even start to begin to describe this food experience?! I'm still trying to find the words and all I have to say is truly one of a kind! Leave it to Tony Forman to provide an amazing culinary experience ! From the moment you walk in you feel like you have been transported an elevated pub in England! The decor -10, the bar-10 and the food -10! I would recommend making reservations as this is definitely a new hot spot that everyone is trying to experience! We had little to no wait for our table which was awesome. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The only reason that I didn't give this five stars is I do think our server could have paid closer attention to our food allergies than he did. On several occasions we had to say this has nuts in it etc even after saying we were allergic. Other than that everything else was a 10 even with mistakes! The menu is so creative and like nothing I have ever had before! Packed with flavor this is a menu that is simply indescribable! Some of my menu highlights are the following: the bar menu is a must try! The cocktails are amazing! The Shrimp Keleguan, The Pancit, the fish and chips, the duck , the dish with the mushrooms! Lastly all the deserts are simply wow! Everything is very shareable which is great too! I highly suggest checking them out just for drink or a whatever the occasion might be!

I have visited The Duchess twice now (once for drinks and Brussels, once for a full meal) and have been thrilled both times. The cocktails are creative and flavorful, and the ambiance is great. Staff are plentiful and attentive throughout your visit. On my most recent visit, I shared several small plates as well as the Wagyu steak. The corn chowder was perfect for a cold day, and had plenty of complexity. The tempura vegetables were tasty and not too heavy, and the sauce that came with them complimented them nicely. The star of the show though was the Wagyu steak, which we ordered medium rare and came just so. It was served with an incredible butter (they did something to it but I can't recall what), and some excellent sweet potato. I'd come back for that alone, but we closed out the meal with dessert, and the chocolate namalaka had the perfect balance of sweetness, chocolate, and crunchiness. Perfect for an early or late drinks, dessert after a show, or a meal shared with many.

I couldn't believe my eyes when I walked into this restaurant. WOW. Absolutely stunning. It feels rustic in the well loved way. So cozy and comforting, like going to grandmas if she lived in an English farm house and had impeccable taste. And if grandma made sure her house was handicapped accessible! No steps to get into the restaurant. Our waiter, Liam, was so attentive and kind! He paced our brunch courses out so well and kept it flowing amazingly. The cocktails and cocktails were so delicious. Everything had a really pleasant zip to it. I can't get over how beautiful everything was. And everyone absolutely loved their food. I got tofu and spam dishes, things people tend to hate. And it was amazing. Everything was crispy and well seasoned. I don't think you can go wrong here!

I've been to the Duchess for dinner twice since they opened in December and I enjoyed both visits. At this point, I've tried at least half of the menu (most of the smaller dishes). While I didn't love all of them, I have enjoyed most. My favorites include: the garlic chili cucumber salad, the ahi tuna poke, the spam musubi, the crispy shrimp and corn patties, and the pork lumpia. Their menu definitely focuses on smaller plates and sharing, so definitely come in groups so you can share/try most of their menu! Their beverage offerings are great (varied, creative, delicious) and include everything - cocktails, mocktails, beers, seltzers, wine, and spirits. The service is also great (Tony Foreman has a great reputation for food, drinks, and service in his restaurants, and the Duchess does not disappoint on that account)! It's a great addition to the neighborhood! Hampden has restaurant options that span the spectrum from casual/fast casual to fancier/foodier, and The Duchess offers a fancier/foodier option and a larger space (a lot of Hampden restaurants are teeny tiny, so it's great to have a new restaurant that can really sit a bunch of people! I'm glad to have it in the neighborhood for sure! I have some feelings about the concept and decor, but nothing that is such a major detractor that it affected my overall experience. The restaurant has English pub vibes but serves dishes inspired by the cuisines of the Pacific (the chef is from Guam). It's a bit of a strange juxtaposition, but I do think the interior of the restaurant is beautiful. I also find some of the furniture baffling. The tables in front bar area aren't as wide as the booth seating and don't reach to the wall. I found that so strange - I've never thought much about being able to knock things off both sides of a table! The dining room furniture did bother me. Our group of 4 sat in a table with a booth on one side and backless chairs/stools on the other. We're young-ish, so I don't necessarily mind a stool while dining even at a dining height table (although they obviously won't work for everyone, like people with back issues who need the support of a chair). What did bother me is that the heights of the stools and table don't seem to work together - when you sit on the stool, your thighs are pressed right up against the underside of the table, which just wasn't very comfortable. Despite a few issues relating mostly to the furniture, I think the Duchess is a great addition to Hampden's restaurant scene. It's serving up food that we definitely didn't have in the neighborhood at any other restaurant and offers a great fine dining but in a casual, easy going, totally not fussy environment. I'm sure we'll back often - but I'm asking for a table with chairs not stools!

They accommodated a huge group of us. We had a bunch of kids were us and thoughtfully took the children's food order first and brought their food out first as well. The tapas style was fun. We were able to try a bunch of different things. The lumpia was maybe the favorite thing. The kids ordered the ube pancakes which were good the sauce over top was maybe the best. It felt a little silly to pay so much for spam (but that's what we wanted and ordered), but everything with it was also delicious. There was plenty of space for the kids and we didn't feel ok top of other tables. The service was really impeccable despite our chaotic big group. There was never a dirty dish on the table. Highly recommend.

The place was absolutely charming, the host & severs we very attentive, warm and friendly. The food was good! Loved the corn and also the Tuna. Salmon was delicous too. Such an interesting Resturant, worth the visit. They also did a great job suprising with a birthday dessert, it was wonderful! One suggestion would be to have servers back off a little, give everyone time to relax and finsh their meal without too much oversight.

The decor was giving cute, cozy vibes. Service was friendly but attentive. Dishes were inspired by South Pacific and Asian countries and were all executed to perfection. The ability to try different items in the menu was great! Valet offered for $10 which was very convenient. Overall a very fun, creative meal in a neat space. Will be back!

Wow Baltimore! You continue to amaze me. The Duchess is a very special place to me. Attending University of Hawai'i during my undergraduate years, I found it nearly impossible to enjoy the islands cuisine on the East Coast....until Duchess. The menu includes novelty's like spam and sticky rice, while incorporating papaya and other commodities (don't skip on the Da Kine pickles!) you'd eat regularly in Hawai'i. They're intentional about it all - drinks, food and decor, rounding this out to be a truly magical experience. Mahalo!

The Duchess is so cute and cozy and vibey and is the perfect date night spot. Although it's newer, I thought the ambiance, food, and service were well thought out and well done. Dishes I loved: pork belly skewers, tuna poke, shrimp and corn patties, and spicy tteokbokki. Dishes I liked: pork lumpia (the sauce was okay and a little on the bland side). Dishes I could live without: the stir-fry lotus (kind of bland, I didn't taste the truffle, and also it was one of the more expensive dishes!). We also did a bottle of the Riesling and it was delicious. Our waiter was amazing, and there was live music, and food aside, The Duchess is such a fun spot to just hang out and chill. I would definitely go back to try more "snacks" and have a drink or two.

4.5/5 stars. The Duchess is an interesting concept which offers Asian fusion cuisine in a Victorian pub setting. After perusing the menu, we decided on an array of appetizers (as pictured) and a shared entree - Grilled Jurgielwicz Duck Breast Donburi (basically a duck rice bowl). Although the portions were on the smaller side, each dish was precisely prepared and presented. Cocktails were expertly crafted. Servers were attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. Definitely a safe pick if you're in the area!

Noticed this new restaurant on the Avenue, and tried it out on a Sunday night. We were welcomed warmly, and immediately noticed the classy inner decoration-- feels like a pub in England with lots of history. The chandelier, the wall arts, the soft carpet and elegant furniture all showed us that this is going to be a good dinning experience. And the food and the service did live up to the high expectations. The service was great. Our food was ready very quick, with good presentation. The medium-rare duck breast was juicy, tender, and delicious. The miso glaze on the top was definitely a highlight of the dish. The poke was fresh too. We also enjoyed the shrimp and corn tempura a lot. It was fried to perfect, with outside crispy and inside creamy and soft. You can bite into the shrimp and corn and tell that they are well-seasoned and carefully made. The cocktails were good as well. I enjoyed my alcohol free drink a lot (I think the name was international date line). It has lime and passion fruit, with miso honey and warming spices. The spice was definitely the highlight. Sorta feel like fall spice, but mixed well with lime and honey. Gave you sort of sweet-sour taste. Together with the tropical vibe brought by passion fruit. It was our favorite cocktail. Highly recommend.

The Duchess has a fun trendy vibe. The service was excellent and the food was creative and delicious with pleasant presentation. We went on a Thursday and caught the beginning of live music. A nice touch!

Absolutely loved this restaurant. The decor is amazing and so unique. Everyone was so warm, welcoming, and personal, which really added to the experience. We went for brunch and it was amazing. The drinks are great and the menu was unlike anything we've seen in the area. Highly recommend the pastry basket and the mochi waffles. I've never had anything like them before and the flavors are perfectly balanced.

Miso Beet Salad ($10) and Chili Garlic Cucumber Salad ($8) was good. Surprised the garlic chips and chili in the Cucumber Salad had no taste. You'd expect it to have the kick of freshly fried garlic, which I'd have loved. It's a bit pricey for the Cucumber Salad, considering it's about the size of a coffee cup. The Miso Beet Salad didn't have a miso flavor, but the peanut crumble on top was good. The Kimchi Fried Rice ($14) was lacking in flavor. Really it was the added kimchi on top that gave it the flavor. It was served in a bowl about the size of what you'd normally get for ramen or pho. Overall pretty pricey for the portion size and quality. Stopped at these since it is lunchtime. Would be willing to come again and try other dishes.

Great first visit to The Duchess for a late birthday dinner out. Tony was in the house and things were running very smoothly. We had a lovely server and were also attended to by many others who were all pleasant. Can't wait to return!

For a new restaurant, this has none of the quirks one would expect and all of the charm , exoticism and warmth of most Tony Foreman restaurants. We were celebrating a birthday and they made our guest feel celebrated with champagne and a dessert candle. The tapestry and reclaimed wood eclectic furniture, make one feel that they are dining in the beloved Aunt's chateau. We had most of the appetizers. They are well plated, wonderful Pan Asian flavors- small but so is the price. The entrées were beautifully presented - we had both the steak, the brunch, French toast, and the kimchi fried rice. all in restrained, human portions meaning you will not need a doggy bag and will have room for their gems of a dessert. The service was outstanding. My water glass never got more than a quarter full before someone was refilling it.

Beautiful space with intriguing and well executed menu. Great service. Will definitely return. If you like mezcal, definitely go for the She-Devil!

My husband and I have been a few times prior but we went tonight with close friends and had a GREAT experience. Because there is no dedicated server, food and drink comes out very quickly. Portions might be smaller (they're essentially tasting tapas) but every single bite packs a punch. Spam musubi, grilled pork belly skewers (my favorite), poke, and the build-your-own steamed buns were amaaaazing. Additional staff and the host were all incredibly polite and personable. Will definitely be making a return soon.

Amazing! The staff was so kind to us, gave us a special seat it was our anniversary as well as complimentary champagne. The food was so good, we enjoyed every bite! The decor and ambiance inside as beautiful, highly recommended

Our family shared a wonderful dinner at The Duchess. We were welcomed into a British pub with wood panels and leafy plants and chandeliers and pine floors. We ate a delicious meal, sharing small plates of amazing goma-ae green beans, delicious tempura cauliflower, miso sauced Brussel sprouts, incredible corn & shrimp fritters, tasty beef skewers, typhoon fries with pork belly, and pan roasted rockfish with romanesco. The service was attentive. We had a wonderful time!

They were very accommodating for our group of seven . Table was well attended to , food interesting in a great way . It's good to go beyond the usual . Wine and drinks priced reasonably and the latter well made . Had fun . Good place to go to any night .

Our CHamoru family was happy and eager to see a write-up in the Washington Post about a new restaurant in Hampden(Baltimore) with a CHamoru Chef, Kiko! I had dinner there tonight(1/25/25) with my sister Diana and her two kids, Aaron & Alexis. We drove 25 minutes north from Linthicum(near BWI) and was able to find street parking across the street($10 valley parking available). We walked into the warm, spacious restaurant and was greeted by their staff and was shown to our seats immediately(call for reservations) and the dinner crowd had already arrived at 5:15pm. The decor included beautiful wooden tables and different chairs throughout that reminded me of family dinners. The lighting was not too bright and not too dark so reading the menu wasn't a problem. The host passed our request to meet Kiko, the CHamoru Chef and she graciously came out looking professional and of course a warm hug, much like family! We didn't want to keep her from her duties so we scanned the menu and instantly recognized some of our native dishes. We decided to order to share the chicken, beef & pork, belly skewers (chamoru marinate!), the coconut corn soup (perfect for January), the shrimp patties (just like my Sister-in-laws recipe!), we also had the tuna poke ball and an order of fish & chips. No Chamoru meal is complete without finadeni or Donne dinanchi(super spicy) but we got both, as well as some marinated cucumbers and several servings of white steamed rice! The servers were attentive and brought our dishes out as we preferred. We all shared a bowl of the shaved ice that had coconut water, coconut flakes, pistachios and a beautiful hibiscus flower! The meal was completed by one last visit by Chef Kiko who gifted us some pastries to go with tomorrow's morning coffee! Come to The Duchess and get a taste of just some of the culinary treats by the super sweet and professional, Chef Kiko! Enjoy; we did!

What a warm and welcoming new restaurant! We loved the ambiance with its English pub styling, but the food and service were definitely what made our visit worthwhile. We felt like everyone watched over our table to make sure we had everything we needed (we did!). The general manager is so nice, friendly, and focused on the customer experience! Our waiter seemed so caring. The menu is creative. I love food and have tried many things, but there were items that were new to me here. We tried shrimp keleguan & tatiyas, coconut corn chowder, pork belly skewers, beef skewers, pancit bihon gollai, typhoon fries, and a dish that isn't listed on the website, but was lotus root (never had it) and mushrooms. It was all very delicious, but the pancit bihon gollai was definitely the surprise. I am not a big tofu fan, but this was amazing. A lot of textures, great flavor, fantastic. The pork belly skewers were so flavorful and tender. And the lotus root dish- - also something I had never eaten - - was amazing if you love mushrooms. And I do. I look forward to going back and trying the larger dishes next time!! Just a wonderful evening and can't wait to go back.

So we sat at the bar and were warmly greeted by Tony the owner. He let us know that it was their first night fully open to the public. The space is really nice and you can see that they have invested a lot in the make over. It's warm and in the dining room they have a small stage which is cool. Take my feedback on the service with a grain of salt considering it's the first night. However do note that they have had soft openings and other events for several weeks now. The service needs a good bit of work. Bar staff were nice when they attended to you. Operative word is when they attended to you. The whole staff threw off this frenetic energy which honestly considering the amount of money you pay was a turn off. They actually took my wife's drink away before she had finished it which was ironic considering they asked me if I wanted another drink and did not ask her and she then had to ask them. Service will get better over time I hope. The bigger issue is the concept which is a mix of an English pub and what I would call Filipino food. Probably not describing that correctly but I do know that multiple dishes we had (lumpia and pancit) I have had with Filipino families and it was not better but portions were small and $$$$. Overall the place felt extremely expensive for what you got. Now this place has potential to be a great neighborhood location and at these prices I really don't think that's going to happen. The food is fine but it's not really destination worthy either. I think they might want to figure out what they wanna be. I don't think we'll go back as it stands now.