Everything from the chicken liver pate to the burger or their take on the cubano sandwich, is to die for. Great selections of beers also. I highly recommend this place. #acrossfromthezoo #bestfoodindc
I love this place best burger in such a long time so amazing. Thank you guys for such an awesome service great food good people love everything about this place
Went to Duke’s Counter after walking through the Christmas lights and displays at the National zoo on 12/16/23. We ate outside under a heat lamp looking across the street to the zoo. The restaurant employees were so nice and friendly. We both ordered their Proper burger. It was fabulous! Loved the food and the view. Would definitely go back!
My son got triple mousse chocolate cake. Delicious. I had the proper burger, it wasn't the best I've ever had but it was very tasty. Fries got devoured and they have fresh squeezed orange juice! Elote was yummy too!
Saminda Wijegunawardena
+5
This was a nice extension experience from their mainstay Duke's Grocery with comparable food and service. The ambience was a bit lacking, I was seated (too closely) next to a bunch of kegs, and it just didn't have the energy of the regular Duke's during a Friday lunch hour.
This time around, I had their famous burger. Though the two patties felt superfluous, I enjoyed the flavors from all the trimmings: melted gouda/pickles/charred red onion/sweet chili/rocket/garlic aioli with the perfectly cooked patties and brioche bun. I opted for the addition of bacon, yum.
Awesome that this place is right across the zoo. Will have to stop by next time.
The proper burger is juicy and tasty. Very unique. And shout out to the wonderful spicey aubergine! After a long day at the zoo, this place is the bomb.
There are limited options at zoo so we stepped out to eat and best decision we made that day. Amazing little place with super nice staff. We couldn’t find a table so we sat at bar and staff made us feel very welcomed. Sockeye bowl was amazing. The forbidden rice was one the best I had. Wife ordered chicken tikka which was good too. Atmosphere was very relaxed and staff took extra effort to make everyone very comfortable.
Great food, excellent service, fun atmosphere, happy hour specials all afternoon. We walked in with 2 kids after spending the morning at the zoo. The staff was really great with the kids. Lots of vegetarian options as well.
Wonderful little place right across from the Zoo.
Good prices on sandwiches and drinks, and the amble seating outside or inside. Would recommend the ribeye sandwich and thick cut fries.
I’m giving them a 5 just because their burger was super delicious. We got their Mac n cheese and it was good but I can make a better one myself. Their Thai iced tea didn’t have milk which is not what a traditional Thai iced tea. They offered to change it so I appreciate that. The service was excellent. I’ll definitely be back to try other menu items.
Found this place on Google and it did not disappoint! The Proper burger is one of the best burgers I've ever tasted. The service was quick and friendly. Not many places to park would be my only complaint but other than that I definitely recommend this place when visiting D.C.👌🏿
Very delicious hamburger with great service. I highly enjoyed the food and the friendly service of the Italian person over there
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