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Duke's Waikiki

4.0 (10.8k reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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Live music
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Touristy

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Chicken tenders and coconut shrimp
Jesse W.

This place should be a 5, but the construction, plastic tarp covers really kills it. Nonstop jackhammers and construction sounds, I bet it's way better without all of it. However, dang The coconut shrimp, amazing and big. The marinade sauce was lovely, the tenders are good. Very few complaints on this place. Even the dairy free dessert, so delightful and not heavy at all. This place has it going on. Just a shame, the ambiance was pretty bad

Teriyaki Sirloin
Andy V.

This is obviously a popular spot, and their hour-plus waitlists are proof. After my visit I really can't understand why. I guess the main reason people visit Duke's is for the ambiance and ocean-side views, but we were seated in the interior side-area of the dining room (underneath a dripping AC vent) so all we could judge it by was the food and the service. Neither are anything to write home about. The menu is pricey, which isn't exactly a shocker for Waikiki, but there was nothing I ate or saw that felt even remotely worth its price tag. We ordered the teriyaki sirloin with the salad bar add-on, and it was mediocre at best. The salad bar was concerning. Toppings were largely not stocked, many items looked as if they had been sitting out in the humid air for a long time, and overall cleanliness of the space was questionable. A peek over at the hot buffet (that they charge $60+ for) and it looked even worse. While my sirloin was passable, the mashed potatoes accompanying it were cold and we wondered if those had been scooped from the buffet bar onto our plates as well. Between the water constantly dripping on me from above and the less-than-stellar food, you can't help but feel a certain dinginess of the whole experience. To make things worse, the service does nothing to save Duke's. From the start, the host seemed annoyed we wanted to add our name to the waitlist. Then after an hour and a half wait, they seemed even more annoyed we came back. After getting seated, we did some more waiting, and waiting, and waiting until we were greeted by our server. To be fair, our server was very nice, but he seemed overwhelmed with his section, and I get the impression they are all spread a bit thin. Our food, as well as the others' around us who didn't order the buffet, took a very long time to come out. At the end, we were asked how we felt about our meal. We said things were alright and our server insisted that he could tell we didn't enjoy it and that we could be "honest" with him. We mentioned the salad bar and the freshness of the food to him, and he just said that the food was usually fresh and that maybe the humid weather was the reason things were not right. Considering he had no interest in actually acknowledging our concerns, I wonder why he even asked us what we thought was wrong in the first place. All of this to say, I've had better dining experiences at a Denny's than at Duke's. Surely there are better beachside restaurants than this in Waikiki. Definitely save yourself the wait on this spot, and even if there's no wait, save yourself the disappointment. The problems here are beyond just being a tourist trap.

Hula Pie
Audrey B.

This place is absolute staple of Waikiki. Hula pie is a must have if celebrating anything. Massive, but disappears quickly!

Jolie F.

Drinks only! On my quest to find the best Mai Thais we had to stop at Dukes! We know Dukes from Malibu but decided to see how this one compared. What we found is that the drinks are pretty comparable: one thing that may be different is the use of fresh juices rather than can in Cali. Dukes Mai Thais tend to be light in alcohol so you go here more for the experience. As for ambiance: it's a big dark inside unless you grab a seat along the edge facing the water. The air is a bit stagnant. It gets warm inside. What we didn't like was the bar does not use a dishwasher. The staff were handwashing the glassware. The wash was so quick that it did not seem sanitary. This kinda gross me off. After seeing this I didn't want another drink! Cheers!

Drink menu
Alexis B.

A classic Waikiki spot we always come back to! We always make a stop at Duke's when we visit Oahu. We love the laid-back atmosphere, especially on the bar side. We've had the famous buffet before, but most of the time we prefer to come in from the beach, grab a drink and some food, and just hang out. This time we sat outside and enjoyed a drink--I had the Duke's Blonde--and some fish tacos. The tacos were fresh and light, which was just what I needed after a beach day. The menu has a pretty good variety with appetizers, salads, handhelds, and more, so there's something for everyone. The service is always top notch, even though you seat yourself. They also have some specials throughout the week, including Taco Tuesdays and Prime Rib Buffet Thursdays. And there's live music every day! Of course, you can't leave without getting Kimo's Original Hula Pie! It's a must-have every time. It comes with its own special plate and utensil, and it's HUGE. Duke's is definitely a classic, but it's a classic for a reason.

Robin B.

The man, the myth, the legend... you have to go to Duke's If you are on the island right next to Walkiki, you can dip your toes in the surf and then head over to the outside patio and watch the surfers while you enjoy the fun vibes and good food.

Judy C.

Wait a minute, did you know that Duke's Waikiki has a lunch buffet?! I just found this out recently, from searching Instagram on Duke's, I've been at Duke's for the breakfast buffet, breakfast, lunch but not for the lunch buffet. I really enjoy the breakfast buffet, loved all the items they have available on the buffet line and I believe it was $27. such a great deal because one entree alone coast around this much, here you get a variety. Lets talk about the lunch buffet and my most recent visit playing tourist walking in to Waikiki to explore and have lunch. We got our table without a wait for reservation, they were pretty busy! Duke's is located at the Outrigger Hotel which is going through renovations. Sitting down and looking out the beach and the atmosphere sort of reminds me of Mama's Fish House on Maui, like County and City vibe. Our young waiter was so awesome, he share some info. about the buffet and I was being nosy and asked him, he loved and enjoys working in paradise . We got everything we needed for our buffet lunch and he did stop by to check on us to see if we needed anything else. The lunch buffet is $33. 10% discount for Kama'aina, use to be 20%. Really such a great deal, The buffet comes with the main entree rice, fried rice, kalbi, kalua pork/cabbage, teriyaki chiken and garlic shrimp. Salad station, fruits, corn chowder and even a poke bar, create your own poke bowl. Me & the hubby enjoyed our lunch, we were full on the first plate tried to squeeze in more foods. I wish I like poke so I can make a poke bowl too but I suggest to other half to get his share in for the poke but he only could go on the first round. hehe. Our lunch was great, everything on our plate was so tasty! For dessert, we must have the Hula Pie, ice cream cake with macadamia nuts- so GOOD and what a treat! Totally recommend, you really get your bangs for your bucks here if you consider and in the mood for the lunch buffet. I really got my local foods in.

Erica H.

Played tourist and it was well worth it!! Duke's is a great spot and always busy. With an amazing view and rumored mud pie to die for, it's hype definitely spreads and people return time and time again. This was not my 1st visit either. A great friend was in town and asked for delicious, non-fried fish, tacos preferably, and I thought - of course, someone visiting Waikiki for the 1st time, this would be a great option! Service was fantastic and we learned afterward that our person was in training. No way!! We ordered cocktails, beer, and shared the poke tacos, and the Cajun tacos. Amazing. We opted to skip dessert but did witness a couple near us going for it. . .down to the last drop.

Chloe A.

Duke's is worth stopping at for the atmosphere more than anything. We sat at the bar, had a Mai Tai, and listened to the live music, which made for such a fun Waikiki experience. Our bartender was incredibly friendly, and you could tell he genuinely loved his job and helping people have that classic aloha experience. That really made the visit feel special. The Mai Tai was amazing, and you really can't beat the setting. I'd absolutely come back for a drink, live music, and the vibe rather than making it a destination specifically for the food.

Avinash V.

One of the expensive and the worst commercial restaurant that have been to during my recent times everything over there is expensive. The service was terrible. They were very cold. They did not give us attention to the detail did not help us with the menu was very slow service not greeted well, and the prices are outstanding be high. I gave one star because of the ambulance. It's right in front of the beach. The food was really bad just because you were celebrating a birthday. We had some request, but none of the request for our followed.

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INDIA O.

Service was excellent and they have a great brunch buffet. They also have the best poke tacos I've ever had in my life. The front entrance throws you off as they have construction happening.

Fish Tacos at Duke's Waikiki.
Elizabeth S.

We were here with family on the evening before my Niece's Wedding. We weren't able to make a reservation, but the staff did everything they could to accommodate us. We were seated out on the Patio and although our group was big, we recieved the best service. The food was also very good. I had the Fish Tacos, which had really good flavor and the fish was flaky and juicy. The ambiance couldn't have been better for the occasion. There was a local artists playing live music and at Sunset, the tiki torches were lit. With the beach next to us, it made for a very special, unforgettable night. A special thank you to everyone who made this night so special for us. We also stayed for a while and we were never rushed out or forgotten. Duke's is absolutely a 5/5!!!!

Jessica M.

Duke's is always our first stop when we're in Hawaii! The food is amazing, the views are beautiful, and the service is always top-notch. There's nothing better than enjoying a great meal with that gorgeous Waikiki view. We've been coming back because Duke's never disappoints. If you're visiting Hawaii, this is definitely a must-stop!

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Hula pie tastes amazing! Shoutout to Kenny for making the experience 10/10. Definitely recommend!

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From what ages are the keiki buffets charged from?

Ages 3-12 years old will be charged the keiki price.

How old are kids free at the buffet?

Is the Prime Rib buffet every night?

Yes, they started doing it every night a few weeks ago.

Hi! I'm having trouble figuring out the difference between sitting in the regular Duke's seating or the Barefoot Bar. I understand that the Barefoot Bar is a bit less expensive and doesn't take reservations. Otherwise, how do they differ for dinner?

Two totally different styles of eateries. One is a restaurant and the other is a bar that serves food but focuses on drinks.

Is there a luau?

No they don't. But they have buffet on thurdsays

Is there going to be a Thanksgiving buffet this year?

Yes, Duke's Waikiki in Honolulu, Hawaii serves Thanksgiving dinner:

Is there a dinner buffet ? What time and what's the price?

Every Thursday starts at 6pm-10pm $65 ( rsvp is recommended )

Dukes dinner buffet?

Every Thursday from 6-10 I think

Would I have to pay the kids buffet price for a 2 year old?

I believe 2 and under is free.

What's the current price for an adult lunch buffet? And what time does it start and end?

Breakfast buffet $25, 7:00am to 11:00am. Lunch buffet $23, 11:30am - 3:00pm.… 

What beverages are included with the breakfast buffet?

Coffee, water and tea. You can always order something to your liking

Do they offer the dukes nachos for dinner? I only see it in their lunch menu

I can't say for sure but my daughter ordered nachos just about every day and if I can remember correctly it was both lunch and dinner.

Are kids allowed/welcome in the barefoot bar?

Yes, we had children with us! 🤙🏽

Do I need reservation for dinner?

You don't 'need' a reservation but the later you get there the longer the wait. We were told they take reservations for half the tables and leave half open for walk ups. They open for dinner at 4:45 so get there then and you should get right in. If… 

If you come at the end of the breakfast buffet does it turn into the Lunch or are they separate?

They are separate and there is a period of time between the two meals

Are reservations needed for breakfast?

nope

Where is there validated parking?

Validated self-parking is at the Ohana East Hotel. The rate is $6 for 4 hours. Another… 

Do they Allow Smoking?

No. I can't think of any restaurant I've been to in the last three years on island that did.

Will you be having a Christmas Day Buffet and are advance reservations available?

They don't say it, but you won't get a table walking in on a regular day. On a holiday, you must make a reservation.

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RM 38 - Dragon Lady and 38 Old Fashioned

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Dragon Lady and 38 Old Fashioned

Duke's Waikiki - hawaiian - Updated October 2026

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