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My wife and I enjoy trying new restaurants in Raleigh, but the place we stop in most frequently (since it opened in 1996) is Duffy's--and most frequently order a Duffy Burger, one of the best burgers in town (with lettuce, tomato, sauteed mushrooms and two slices of bacon--you almost can't pick it up). \r
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We have never been in the bar, but it is BUSY, so if the parking lot is just about full, there probably are still tables (or roomy booths) in the restaurant side. As far as the smoke mentioned by a couple of reviewers, I'm very sensitive to it, but I only notice it in the entry (just down from the bar doorway) and the restaurant is smoke-free. We don't go for the decor, which is nothing special--we go for the very good, very reasonable food and good service. The portions are ideal, not so big you are tempted to overdo, but not small at all. \r
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The burgers and sandwiches come with ruffled chips (holds down cost and calories), but if you order a side of fries or the excellent onion rings, plan on sharing! If you like shrimp, try the Shrimp Burger--a hamburger bun overloaded with large shrimp, perfectly batter fried. The salads are plenty to eat, freshly made and less expensive than the chain casual places everywhere. All the soups are tasty, not too salty, and the she-crab really is special--don't miss it! The desserts are mostly sized to share, like the cherry or berry cobblers (a la mode, of course!) but again, priced less than the chains. The daily specials top out at $12-$15 and, while not ""gourmet,"" are very nicely done, served hot and always a good value. I like good sweet tea, and Duffy's is perfectly refreshingly sweet--and unlimited.\r
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The big guy with the deep voice who asks you how everything was is Duffy--and those big oak booths that can hold a family of six must have been church pews. Note: they do accept American Express.\r
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Bottom line: great place for very good food at very good prices, just not fancy.
Pros: Very good food, like Duffy Burger, at great prices
Cons: It ain't fancy.
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