Dukes - Exeter

My sister and I, with our friend meet every Friday and each chooses the venue. First time I’ve been to Dukes. My sister had the Hake which she enjoyed but at £17, was poor value. Our friend ordered chicken burger but asked for it without the bun. On arrival at the table the burger was in the bun. When mentioned to the waiter there was just a “whoops, I didn’t notice that in the kitchen”. No offer to take it away and remove the bun. However the chicken was over cooked and dry. She left 75% of it. My sister urged me not to complain. Me, I had the Mac/cheese and paid an extra £1 for bacon. On arrival the portion of Mac/cheese was insufficient to be regarded as a main course and I had to look hard to find specks of bacon. The garlic bread was cold, hard and should never have left the kitchen. Disgusting value at £14.50. They will be pleased to hear we won’t be supporting them again.

Parking a big problem, only a few parking places, so have to pay to park overnight, room very average, small bathroom, too hot towel rail made the room hot, uncomfortable bed, double, very basic furniture, curtains too short for windows so let light in, breakfast was ok but they bring cold toast out when breakfast arrives, no butter, no clean knife, no plate for your toast. Staff were polite, but the parking is a huge problem especially if you disabled, have stayed in better for less money, sorry, but wouldnt stay there again.

We hadn't booked but got a table outside. The fish specials were really good, we started with smoked salmon and Brixham seafood chowder. I had the plaice over sliced, roasted baby potatoes in a butter sauce and my wife has sea bass. All were excellent.

Love this restaurant booked a table for 3 o'clock was greeted by a very pleasant young man sorry didn't get his name taken to our table nice and clean lovely comfortable seats . Our waitress was a very pleasant professional young lady called Billie . Smiling all the time .Happy in her work. The Dukes is lucky to have such a delightful young lady Billie is a great asset to this restaurant The food was top notch as we have previously eaten here before . Steak cooked as I requested lovely tasty salad fish again crispy and fresh...Next time we're in Sidmouth we will be back to eat at the Dukes again we'll worth a visit ....

This place is awesome, the good amazing the staff so so friendly such a lovely little place to watch the sun set!