Duke’s — Restaurant in Higüey

We had lunch at Duke’s, and while the beachfront view and gentle breeze were definitely the highlights, the food and service left much to be desired. The ribeye and sandwich were average—not bad, but not impressive either.

Service was quite slow, and the food took a long time to arrive. What really stood out was the pasta made for our child—it had bits of vegetables mixed in from the boiling process, which made it unappealing for a picky eater. For a family-friendly resort, I expected more care in preparing a simple dish for kids.

If you’re coming for the scenery, Duke’s delivers. But if you’re looking for a satisfying meal with good service, you may be...

We went here for lunch mid April. There was no wait time and we were seated right away. Service and drinks were good but we were disappointed by the quality of their food. Tuna tataki didn’t seem fresh. The crab cake sandwich looked like minced crab (tiny pieces not formed into a cake) spread on bread. My nephew did like his spaghetti Puttanesca. Wish we were able to try their Lobster Thermidor but it was only available for dinner. Maybe dinner would have been a...

This is a cute little restaurant on the beach that offers excellent service and a friendly staff. We had our first dinner here and it wasn't great. My husband had the lobster thermador and I had the surf and turf and I don't recommend the lobster. It didn't taste fresh at all and the sauce lacked any signs of flavour. My steak and potatoes were good though. We had lunch here a few days later and the club sandwich with grilled...