Dukes is right across Chelsea hotel where we stayed during our time in Toronto. As you walk, you can choose to take up any table you like. The staff is very friendly and cooperative. Interior is decorated with memorabilia and pictures. Large screen tvs with sports channel. Atmosphere was party like. This might not be a place for you, if you don't like loud music.
Right of the bat, we ordered appetizer - korean fried chicken. It was sweet, sour chicken served with some tortilla kind chips on the side. Something on the lines of orange chicken. Good start.
Next item on the list was "chicken sandwich" with a side of fries. To my surprise, instead of bread, our chicken was inside a crunchy cracker. Never saw anything like it. Can't deny the deliciousness. It was definitely a good choice. We couldn't finish the fries, but they were as usual and you can expect nothing interesting.
I also tried toronto's steamwhistle beer and totally loved it. Must try.
Our waiter did a great job and made sure things were in right order. Dukes also has a "karaoke" session where interested party can sign up for karaoke for free. It was good fun and People really had a blast doing this. Dukes refresher bar justifies its name and I totally recommend.