Everybody loves a gourmet burger these days
and Sunshine Beach locals and holiday makers are no exception.
Named after the street it overlooks, Dukes
Burgers plays a day/night tag team with The Deck café. At around 5pm Dukes’
brightly coloured chairs clustered around pine tables and an assortment of comfy lounges and
hessian-covered crates take over the area.
It reminds me of student décor – sturdy, practical and casual, yet
comforting.
It’s operated by the same folk who churn
out great food at Fratelini’s just a few doors up the street.
Duke Street has a good selection of dining
options including Coconut Grove, Marble Bar, XO Bistro and newly opened Dragon Bull, which is also on my list to try.
The burger menu has five options including
wagyu beef with mustard, pulled pork with Louisiana style BBQ sauce, shredded
chicken with streaky bacon and avocado and a battered snapper burger with
smashed peas and capers.
We sampled the pulled pork and snapper
burgers and rated both 3.5 out of 5.
Also on offer are a couple of salads and
fries pus Dukes Fried Free Range Chicken which is marinated in garlic, chilli
and toasted spices. Sounds like a
special recipe that deserves tasting but that’s on the list for a return visit.
Here's the view from the deck -
Here's the view from the deck -
Bottom line: Burgers are well priced at $12
each
Best tip:
Dukes overlooks the Sunshine Beach common area, which is popular with
families and dog lovers. Grabbing
takeaways and eating them at the tables in this area is a great option for
those with active children.
Disclaimer:
Ed+bK paid for her meal.