Duke's has been a favorite of mine since it opened, & I was so happy that it survived the fire & mudslide, and was finally reopening. However, sadly, today was a disappointment. Menu choices were fewer & the prices have jumped, particularly the macadamia crusted fish plate. The serving sizes were smaller, the previous simpler rice side replaced with rice with corn & peppers, the broccolini nearly unrecognizable. We shared the hula pie, but both of us immediately noticed the serving size of this also appeared smaller than before January 2025. The service was excellent, the restaurant looked so fresh & clean, and the ocean view was as mesmerizing & soothing as always. I will give Dukes another try later this year... I live in Valencia, so it is a trek... and try another dish. Even though that fish plate was my favorite for over 25 years. Phyllis L. read more

When in Malibu, this is a great, happy place for a celebration. The views are pretty good too. We were celebrating a college graduation and had picture perfect seating next to the Pacific Ocean. Table service was excellent. Our server was friendly and had help from many other Duke's servers. Ambience, well it's at the ocean. I had the seafood hot pot with lobster, which was a delicious choice with coconut curry sauce. Make reservations early! Parking is only valet, yet not too expensive, $12 Duke's Malibu: Recommended Bon appétit! read more

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Every now and then you have a night that reminds you why you still go out... and this was one of them. Pulled up to Duke's Malibu on a Sunday just wanting a good meal and a moment by the water and from the valet to dessert, it delivered. Let me start with the service. Lauren was my server, and she was exceptional. Attentive without hovering, warm, knowledgeable, and just genuinely pleasant from beginning to end. I even made it a point to speak to a manager because when service is right, it deserves to be said just as loudly as when it's wrong. Food-wise? No complaints at all. Filet mignon, medium rare plus cooked exactly how I asked, tender, flavorful. Came with mashed potatoes and corn, both solid. Started with a salad with feta, beets, and a vinaigrette that was light but still had presence. Had a lavender lemonade and hot tea to round it out both hit. And then the dessert... I didn't even take a picture, which says everything. Warm, thin chocolate chip cookie with ice cream, whipped cream, toasted nuts... one of those desserts you don't rush through. But honestly, what stood out most was the experience. It was one of those meals where the price almost becomes irrelevant because everything--from the ocean view to the pacing to the service--just works. I hadn't been here in years, and this visit reminded me exactly why Duke's is still a staple. Already looking forward to coming back. read more

Duke's Malibu - Filet mignon overlooking the outdoor patio ocean view - New American Near Me - Malibu, California

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Duke is now open again after the fires. It's only been 3 weeks so I decided to give them some love by visiting this iconic resturant. Parking: valet is $10 after 4pm on weekdays (I believe $12 all day on the weekend) but there's parking along PCH. Reservations: Use open table vs calling. When you call, they told us that there were no tables avaliable. This is due to short serving staff (for now). Last seating is 6:45pm, but the kitchen closes at 8pm. Food: The mac hummus was so good, it was flavorful and creamy. It was beautifully presented with radish, cucumbers and carrots. It's my first time having it and it'll be ordering it again. My friend ordered the Rocket Salad and enjoyed it very much. Mains: I got the macadamia and herb fresh fish, which was Mahi for the evening we went. I love capers but capers can be a bit salty, so might want to request ez capers or in the side. The fish was fresh and flakey. It was delicious. It comes with broccolini and jasmine rice but I got the mac salad instead. The mac salad was ok, it wasn't as bold as the Hawaiian mac salad that I was used to, but decent. Drink: I ordered the Lavender Yuzu Lemonade. I really thought it would be purple for the Lavender syrup but it wasn't. Regardless of the color, it was refreshing and not too strong. Service: we had Matthew who was absolutely amazing and attentive. My friend had requested some modifications and a lot of paper napkins and he was chill and funny about it. He even apologized for the quality of the napkins. It was probably a joke, but he had us laughing every time he stopped by the table. Over all service was 5/5. read more

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We had such a lovely experience at Dukes the day before Mother's Day. When arriving, we were quickly greeted by valet (cost $12). As you enter the building you immediately get 180 degree views of the ocean. We were being seated across from the window tables and we asked to be seated at a window table instead. After a bit of back and forth, eventually hostess accommodated. The server was very attentive to my dietary restrictions. I had the Sea Bass (no sauce, just S&P) with broccoli & rice. The Sea Bass was sooooo flavorful. My husband had the burger and my daughter had the fish tacos. Wonton dish and sashimi's dish for appetizers and their famous Hula mud pie for desert. read more

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Recently reopened since the Malibu fires. This location is perfectly set right at the water. You'll get lots of ocean splashing against the window views. The food is amazing, and you absolutely gotta get the Hula Pie for dessert. Oh and it's valet parking only. read more

We were so happy to see that Duke's is back after the devastating fires, they had been open for a few weeks. Amazingly remodeled, Duke's is cranking out the best mahi mahi fish tacos and Mai tais this side of the palisades. The staff is very friendly and our server, Kobe, was the best. We stopped by for a late lunch and sampled several appetizers including the coconut shrimp, seafood chowder and the fish tacos. My pineapple mule and Amy's Mai tai paired well with everything. We also topped it off with a key lime pie to die for. read more

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4.5. So glad Dukes is back. Yes menu is scaled back but will be expanded by summertime as reported by our amazing long term employee waiter Matthew Fish chowder delish. Fish and chips - fries super flavorful and crispy. Fish is Mahi Mahi Thick pieces! Tartar sauce great as is the side slaw Per hubby poke bowl perfect good flavors And the key lime pie was fantastic. Top notch service from all wait staff. The views can't be beat. New outdoor patio and bar area beautiful Glad Dukes is back!! read more

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Went for the first time since the fires/floods. Our server Roxie was outstanding and the food was excellent, loved the fish tacos. Only one gripe, we had a reservation for four people and asked for a booth. The lady at the desk told us no booths were available even though we could see at least five of them open. One booth near where we sat at a table stayed open the entire time we were there. Sheer pettiness for no reason! read more

Service = fantastic Lobster= best I've had! Was a fantastic Mother's Day Staff = amazing read more

Beautiful view!!! Amazing staff- Friendly, kind and attentive! Food is yummy! Very accommodating- We were literally 40 mins late upon arrival due to horrible traffic. When we called to push back the time they said of course no problem! Thank you! read more

Let me just start by saying the service John and Daniel provided us was beyond amazing. John had food and drink recommendations that satisfied every single person in our party. The food was fresh and came out perfectly timed. For appetizers we had the calamari (wow!) and coconut shrimp! For entrees we had fish and chips, fish tacos, fresh chowder and the burger (all perfectly cooked!). Danielle was so good to us! She brought over a hula pie to surprise our birthday guest. She had a great attitude and was so kind to us. And manager Michael came by and made sure we were happy with the service. We will be coming back very often! read more

Thank God Duke's has reopened! Resilient after the fires of 2025. This place has been a gem--a touchstone for our family since 2010. Food quality and flavors are top notch. Service was genuinely friendly, smiles all around. Seating outside is by the waves. Great aloha vibes read more

Very nice and helpful people. We had a wonderful afternoon. We especially loved our waiter...Kai!! It was our girls trip get together and he was great with us!! So glad it's open again !! read more

Thankful to the amazing staff at Duke's Malibu for welcoming us with warmth and kindness and serving delicious buffet dishes during our company retreat last Thursday, 24th of July. We dined at Ocean Room and it was a breathtaking set up with a beautiful view of the ocean. We saw dolphin swimming and a sea lion. It was amazing. The tables were set up with beautiful center pieces of mixed florals. Food was delicious, of course. We had barbecue ribs, marinated seasoned tofu, specialty salad and their famous Kimo's Original Hula Pie. The ribs were perfectly marinated and grilled at the right temperature. The meat was so tender and flavorful. We can't wait until they fully open up and complete their renovations. We plan to have one of our family events here in several months. The last time we dined at Duke's with friends was Sept of 2024. We've always liked Duke's Malibu and can't wait to dine here again with family and friends. read more

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This place has a view needs reserv for inside we sat out. server was not greatest she just didnt do my ordr right.food i ordered hamburger medim well was burned al l over.salad was rotten on some spots. i would give it 5 for atmosphere food 2 server 3.parking 12$ read more

The service and view were fantastic, but the menu was all over the place. Weird choices and ingredient combinations. Nothing on the menu complimented the other items. I'm a home chef and not usually very picky but it was hard to find something I wanted to eat. So I went with the fish and chips. Their mistake was making it with Mahi-mahi instead of the traditional cod. It was so dry it fell apart and you couldn't keep it together to dunk into the tartar sauce. My husband couldn't find anything he wanted either, so went with a hamburger...too much meat and not enough lettuce or tomato. We did Love the Hula Pie for dessert though! One more thing...it was Mother's Day evening. I visited the women's restroom both when we got there and when we left. The trash bin was overflowing and never got emptied during those two hours we were there, and I had even mentioned it to staff after my first visit to the restroom. Considering there were an abundance of staff just standing around at the welcome desk, right near the restroom, there is no excuse for the restroom to not be checked during one of their busiest days of the year. read more

Enjoyed a beautiful lunch with the fam eating delicious food at the newly renovated Duke's Malibu! Service was great and the ambiance was priceless! Will definitely be back soon! read more

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We're longtime customers of Duke's... let me first say that I'm glad the restaurant is still there and open post Malibu fire. I just got back from lunch today: Duke's is a place that you go for the view and the ambiance and then the food. The food is good, not wonderful...everything we ordered tasted and looked good, not outstanding. Service is always friendly and efficient. read more

Dukes has reopened after more than a year and as a Malibu local I was excited to return. I tried to call ahead of time but I was later told by receptionist we don't answer the phone when we are busy. It's not even summer yet. Dukes mahi burger was my go to meal Units no longer on the menu so I ordered the crusted fish. The fish taste was bland and not as tasty as before. It was never that good to begin with. So you can go to Dukes for the local vibe but overall it's a tourist trap with Mediocre food. Service was fine. read more

WOW it was so nice to see this place open again- I felt so bad after they survived the fires then got flooded with the rain so when we heard it reopened I had to come and support this business. Our server Alice was so friendly, professional and helpful with choosing our entrees. So I went for the Halibut and it was delicious ! My Hubbie had the poki bowl and loved it and we had the tuna tacos which I loved too. ( I stole a bite of his ) LOL There is a Bar area where a woman was dancing hula and music was lively on the south side of the restaurant and of course we had a Mai Tai - It was a beautiful night and the ocean was gorgeous. We will be back ! Consider supporting this Malibu Legend. read more

we have been going to Dukes for years . However, my experience last night wasn't great. We have been there 2 times since their reopening. we took 2 of our friends for dinner last night and I ordered a Mai Tai while we waited for them in the bar. We had a table by the window we ordered appetizers I was happily drinking my Mai Tai, when I looked in my glass and there was a huge fly floating around in my drink. Major turn off I felt sick to my stomach . Told our serve she kind of giggled took my drink back I told her I didn't want another Mai Tai. The bartender should have come over. We had our dinner. 2 desserts , glass of wine they comped. I am not sure i will return I have a mental picture of the fly floating around. The server was very nice. P.S. Happy Flyday read more

The food is good and the service was great and the ambiance is good... we will back soon. Mahalo read more

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Was here for a wedding: Scenery was decent. They basically served cafeteria food with an hour between each course. All dishes were overcooked and freezer burnt, which they attempted to mask with extra salt. read more

Great dinner, great view, great service, great vibe wonderful drinks. What's not to love?

So excited that Duke's has finally opened! We stopped by yesterday around 2 PM and had about a 45 minute wait, but it honestly went by quickly thanks to the comfortable waiting area near the bar. It's a great spot to relax while you wait for your table. I ordered the fish tacos and they were absolutely delicious fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. Our server, Stevie, was wonderful. She was incredibly sweet, attentive, and checked in on us often to make sure everything was perfect. Of course, we couldn't leave without ordering the famous Hula Pie! Since we were celebrating my daughter's birthday, we asked for a candle and the staff kindly made it feel extra special. Overall, we had such a great experience from the food to the service and atmosphere. We'll definitely be back soon. read more

This evening my husband and I had reservations for our anniversary. Several weeks back I contacted them with questions and later made reservations using their reservation program. In the reservations I placed down that it was for our anniversary and a window table was requested. In the phone call I also mentioned wanting a window table and at that time no one mentioned there was a new protocol in place for their window seating (as it used to be based on reservation requests or walk in availability). This afternoon we arrived almost 30 minutes ahead of our reservation, checked in at the front and were told to wait in the bar area so our table could be prepared. When it was time to be seated, we were walked past open window tables to a seat in a booth near their bar area. This was concerning as my husband has hearing loss and would not be able to have conversations with me in that location. This was also confusing and we mentioned to the person seating us that it was our anniversary and we had requested one of the window tables. She went to the front counter to see what was possible and another woman came to our table. She proceeded to tell us that wanting a window table was a request but not guaranteed and that people come ahead of time and wait for long periods of time for those tables. We were unsure how to respond as a) we had been eating there for decades and getting window tables reserved for our anniversary and b) we did arrive ahead of our reservation time. We asked whether she could please see how long the wait was for one of the tables and she said she would find out and let us know. She never did return to our table. Instead we had to remain at our table near their bar as all other tables were being filled. We then watched them proceed to seat people at the open window tables near us and in one scenario we know the people arrived later than us because we watched them arrive into valet parking while we were waiting for our table. It was disappointing as we do feel it was not handled in an honest or professional manner. As for the food, we found the food good. Costs have been increased. There is also a limited menu so we recommend people review the menu ahead of time to ensure what you are wanting is on their menu. read more

Doors opened at 11:30 and got seated next to a window right away. Can't beat the view! After glancing at the menu, I ordered the Chicken and Ribs lunch, subbing the Jasmine rice for double mac salad ($23). Adam was a great server and said he orders this after every shift, so seemed like a good endorsement! Food came out in about 12 minutes. Speedy! Ribs were amazing, falling off the bone. Chicken was just ok; a little salty and a little dry, but maybe that makes the ribs taste better? Mac salad did not disappoint. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area. Valet parking only, but I understand why! read more

Duke's Malibu - Chicken and rib lunch, with double mac salad. $23 - New American Near Me - Malibu, California

First time here with great service, great view of the ocean and friendly people and great beer read more

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We stopped in mid afternoon for lunch and Duke's wasn't too busy. We were seated within minutes and greeted by Dylan. He was very friendly, knowledgeable and patient. We started off with a glass of wine and enjoyed the ocean view. There is outside seating available, but it was a breezy, gloomy day so we opted for inside. Seating is plenty and the booth was comfortable. We ordered fish tacos and fish and chips. Both were terrific and arrived fairly quickly. The sweet tooth that we both have was craving the key lime pie, so we ordered it and it was excellent! Parking is by valet only unless you can find highway parking on busy PCH, although not recommended. Valet was quick and was 12.00. If you're looking for a great place with a beautiful ocean view and Hawaiian vibes, this is your place! Enjoy! read more

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Dukes is a great celebration place! Beautiful inside and the outside tables beyond the bar are amazing! We always see dolphins jumping, and after sunset you've can see all the way down to the carnival of lights at the Santa Monica pier! The mai tai is good and comes in fun glassware with fruit and an umbrella of course! There is a kids menu, a regular menu and bar menu so make sure to get bar menu as well! The poke tacos are tiny but really good, not too spicy even through there is chili and wasabi aioli. The Mac nut crusted fish is always a good bet! Don't forget the hula pie! read more

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Review- Just for the bar: Drinks and Dessert..... We are a regular at this location- despite this place being a tourist attraction. And despite this place being a bit pricey. But what can we say....its has tropical ocean vibes....and its right on the ocean, so we find ourselves stopping in quite often for a drink or two. Unfortunately, the frequent happy hours are now almost extinct here too- they have some specials throughout the week, like Taco Tuesday but not the same as the past with their happy hours! We have found that during the week, off times, you tend to mingle more with locals than tourist which is great to sit back with the locals at the bar and shoot the breeze. As we already ate, we just popped in for drink and desert. I had a glass of local wine from Santa Barbara that was on special for $12. And a Mai Tai that was $17- a little steep. Plus we had Hula Pie- which is always a treat and meant to be shared- super big but worth all of the calories. As always, at the bar, we had great service! Its the place to snag a seat for some drinks..... read more

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If I was specifically writing this review on just the views alone, this would easily be 5-stars. But since I came for lunch (which for me left a lot to be desired), I am going to be brutally honest and give this place just an average 3-stars. This takes me none other to "Duke's Malibu", a wildly popular beachfront restaurant overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Located directly off of Highway 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) and adjacent to Las Flores Canyon Rd. in the heart of Malibu, this location has been around for several decades. It is under the same ownership (part of "T S Restaurants") as several other Hawaiian-themed restaurants in the SoCal area such as "Hula Grill", "Leilani's on the Beach", and a few others. I also wanted to add that Duke's has 5 other locations, Huntington Beach, La Jolla, and the three others in the Hawaiian Islands. Due to this place being very busy during all hours of the day, reservations are highly encouraged. I made my reservation via-OpenTable for 1:15pm during the afternoon of Saturday 7/27/2024. My lady and I arrived around 1:00pm which gave us ample time to park and proceed inside. Just a heads up, they ONLY offer valet parking and charge a flat rate of $12 (as of mid-2024) in which case you pay after you leave the restaurant. As far as the layout, this place is quite spacious which includes both indoor and outdoor seating. I recommend trying to get a seat by the window to give you full views of the ocean all in its glory. As for our reservations, everything went very smoothly as we were seated in less than 5 minutes. The menu boasts a very large variety of award-winning wines as well as a nice selection of draft beers on tap, canned craft beers, hard seltzer, cider, Kombucha, and tropical cocktails. Their food selection is not as vast but offers quite a bit of your comfort classics including burgers, sandwiches, ribs, nachos, and seafood plates. I ended up going with their "Huli Huli Chicken" which included grilled all-natural chicken, macaroni salad, Jasmine rice, and bok choy Macadamia nut slaw. She goes for the "Duke's Classic Burger". I chose one of Malibu's local beers which was their Honey Blonde (part of Malibu Brewing Co.) while she had a regular Mojito. Surprisingly, our food comes out first while our drinks arrived halfway into us eating our lunch. As for my chicken, it was just okay for me as they were on individual kabobs but still seasoned well. The rice was not very moist and was actually the worst part of the meal. As for the macaroni salad, it was also just average to me as I've had way better versions at local Hawaiian BBQ places in the past. So when you break down the food part of things, this place is just okay but not mind-blowing amazing. Drinks are good though and the views are to die for. So if you come to enjoy a drink (or two), "Duke's Malibu" is the way to go. I am sure there are other signature dishes that stand out but I find the food to just be average at best. Prices are actually reasonable especially being in a populated tourist area like this. Some of the highlights of this place were quick Wi-Fi speeds in the dining area and a super cool waiter that made us feel welcome. We even got so see some whales swimming in the ocean. It is also kid friendly and (at the outside patio area), dog friendly. With that said and done, I am giving "Duke's Malibu" just an average three stars. read more

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We stopped here on the way up the coast to explore around Malibu. We had an absolutely wonderful experience from the food to the service to the view. We got a window seat and we're able to look out at the waves and see the dolphins swim by while we enjoyed our lunch. The food was absolutely amazing and the fish was fresh. They even had a little scavenger hunt for the kids to play while we sat and enjoyed our food. Once you complete the scavenger hunt the front counter gives the kids a surprise. I will definitely be planning on coming back if we are ever head up that way again. read more

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Came for a birthday brunch and had a pleasant experience. We had a reservation so we were seated quickly and our server Anna took great care of us. I'd say the food was good, my friend got the Dukes burger and said it was alright. I got the ahi bowl and liked it, seared rare and flavorful. Portion was good for me since I'm not a big eater. Since it was my friends birthday we got the hula pie and it was delicious, really liked the vanilla with macadamia nuts and the chocolate cookie crust at the bottom. Of course the best part of our visit was the view, such a great feeling to look over and see the birds flying over the glittering sea. read more

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I tried Dukes for the first time at the Huntington location and then found out there's one much closer! Malibu! What a stunning view! Waves crashing into the window. I was blown away by the view alone. The staff was really friendly and I really like their Hawiian style uniforms. I ordered a clam chowder YUM! And the Hurricane chicken. It reminded of a chicken Katsu, which I really enjoy, so this was delicious and don't you try too leave without a Hula pie. Yummy icecream with chocolate drizzling, macadamia nuts and oreo crust. read more

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It was just okay. Honestly, the best part of our visit was having Jake as our server; great energy, doesn't hate his job, spent the time to talk to us about the menu and didn't leave us hanging during our stay. Otherwise, food was lackluster and for what we got, the bill was a product of the rent which is expected of an ocean front restaurant in Malibu. We got the best seats in the house so that made up for it a little bit along with the great service we got. Although the chef is going in the direction of "deeply delicious" with the cook and flavors of the Sticky Ribs, on our pallet the salt was too high; slightly off balance. The mayo on the Poke Tacos really degraded the freshness of the fish and all around wasn't an ingredient fit for the dish...dairy and fish are a pesky pair. The biggest letdown for sure was learning that the chicken wings had been taken off the menu which was the driving factor for coming in in the 1st place. Dukes isn't bad nor great but out of most ocean front restaurants in Malibu, it does the trick. Aloha. read more

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Ambiance- 4/5. Came on a Friday night and enjoyed a nice dinner beside the window right next to the breaking waters. Duke's is most famous for beachside views while enjoying your food. It was a nice experience looking out the window and enjoying the views of the waves crashing onto the shore. Comparing Duke's San Diego to this location, I think the San Diego location has more of a paradise and classier atmosphere than this Malibu location where it felt more like an Island's Family Restaurant which is not negative but for the price point I think it seems overrated. Food- 3.9/5 Fish Tacos. You get 2 tacos (grilled or battered). I chose 1 grilled and 1 battered. It comes with a side of tortilla chips. The fish was cooked well and the fish tacos were if you are wanting something small. I think the price was too high for what I got. *Guava Daiquiri was fabulous and very enjoyable to drink. If you like tropical and something light and sweet, you will like this. Service- 5/5. Servers were friendly and efficient taking care of our orders. read more

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An icon over the ocean for a reason. Stopped here on a work trip with the rest of the team, and it was delicious. We had some seasonal drinks, and I had of overloaded nachos that were amazing. Hopefully, Dukes survives the wildfires, I'd love to go back and eat there again while watching the waves roll in. read more

Amazing service, all the appetizers are great esp the sashimi and tacos and coconut shrimp (not the calamari) read more

Duke's Malibu - Poke Tacos* - New American Near Me - Malibu, California