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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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    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Casual
    Touristy

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    Look for this and pull in to valet park. $6 / 30 mins
    Robyn M.

    Last night in town and decided to return to Dukes for their dinner. Our waiter Travis MADE the experience. Food was great, wait time was less than 5 minutes, but Travis was the highlight of the night! So kind, personable, helpful, friendly ... REAL hospitality. The staff is always nice but he truly stood out. Just wanted to give him a shoutout of appreciation for making our last night in town, our anniversary, special! Now the prime rib? Chef's kiss!! And we were surprised to enjoy a beautiful firework show on a Tuesday night. We thought they only occurred on fridays at the Hilton, but this was a nice treat, right on the beach in front of Dukes! Mahalo!

    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!

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    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

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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.

    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.

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    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!

    Drinks! The Duke's Blond beer is the best
    Tabitha C.

    The restaurant's setup is a little weird to me. There are two different menus for two different dining areas, which are literally steps from each other. I wanted the menu items from one dining area but wanted to sit in the other area. Ugh! Anyway, we dined in the bar area and ordered ribs, fish tacos and calamari. The ribs were delicious! Fish tacos were OK! The calamari was an absolute no no! The service - A+- the staff was kind and friendly Location - A+ - beautiful views of Waikiki beach My favorite- Duke's blond beer - so freaking good!!! Wait time - B - we had to linger around about 10 minutes until someone left their table. Definitely recommend but beware of the calamari.

    My 1st round buffet
    Victor L.

    Everyone told us Duke's Waikiki is a must-try in Oahu, so we gave it a go! From our Hilton Hawaiian Village hotel it's a ~$15 taxi ride away. But since we ate a lot there we happily walked back. Food (4 stars) + The lunch buffet is $33 for adults and $17 for kids, which is a pretty fair deal given that my resort meal burgers were like $30! + Kimo's Original Hula Pie dessert is iconic--macadamia nut ice cream, fudge, and cookie crust--5 stars. It's sweet and some may say overly, but in the best way. + The shrimp (lightly fried) was a standout--crispy, flavorful, and easily 4 stars. + The poke station was fresh and fun, with a server adding toppings--4 stars for that too. They have the standard fishes of ahi, mahi and salmon. Was the server necessary? Probably not but I thought its a nice touch. ~ Chicken teriyaki was fine, though my daughter wasn't a fan--I'd say 3.5 stars. ~ The beef (I think it was boneless kalbi?) was flavorful but a bit tough--3.5 stars. Service/Ambiance (4.5 stars) + Our server was excellent--water always topped off, and staff was plentiful. + Tropical beach resort vibes all around, and ots really close to the beach which is very inviting. - A bit tricky to find due to construction and location inside a hotel, but I imagine that's temporary. Overall, a solid 4 stars. I might return for dinner someday, but for lunch, the buffet is definitely the way to go!

    Kiara P.

    It was a busy day and came upon this place for a late night meal. We sat ourselves and it took a while for a staff member to bring us menus. Once greeted, I ordered the fish and chips. It was underwhelming but did the job since I hadn't eaten since earlier that morning. The fish was very dry. My husband ordered Dukes Nachos. He said they were really good. It was live music so it was really loud but cool atmosphere.

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    Nice waikiki ambience, beer, food and Aloha to take friends and visitors out! Excellent!

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

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    Ask the Community - Duke's Waikiki

    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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    My husband and I went here on a whim after finding this place online and we are so glad we did!…read more The speakeasy is inside the Hawaiian Brian's club, but hidden behind a door that looks like a vintage vending machine. The ambiance inside is a unique blend of Japanese and urban with musical tracks from artists like Nujabes to match. Fern and Elsa served us and were friendly and so welcoming, answering questions and the menu and making great cocktail recommendations. We thoroughly enjoyed our drinks (several of which are named after famous anime characters) which were a unique blend of Japanese inspired botanicals, and a couple of side dishes. The ube sake shot was dangerously delicious and the mushroom boa were savory and tasty. This was the most unique place we vision our trip and we hope to visit again on our next Hawaiian vacation. If you are in the Ala Moana area, definitely stop by!

    Firstly, the vibes are IMMACULATE. 20/10…read more Wild Orange is a speakeasy hidden behind an old-school Aloha Maid vending machine. Apparently you're normally supposed to put a coin in to open the secret door, but it's broken right now, so the whole vending machine just swings right open. Slightly less secret, but still very cool. Inside is where this place really shines. Moody lighting, a giant orange tree in the middle of the room, Japanese hip hop playing in the background (I want to steal this entire playlist), and extremely cool and friendly servers and bartenders. I've been to a few other attempted "speakeasies" in Honolulu, but most are basically just dark bars with a fun door or code word. Wild Orange actually has the VIBES to make the whole concept work. Definitely worth coming just to hang out and chill. They have a full bar and an extensive specialty cocktail menu. Tried the Purple Dragon, made with ube liqueur and coconut cream. Very sweet--a little TOO sweet for my taste--but tasty and pretty. Probably should have listened to the menu and kept it as a shot, but I wanted something I could sip on for a while and chill. The Umeshu Highball was also very pretty and tasty. My friend who works as a sake distributor was impressed with their selection of good sake, so of course we had to order a bottle. Our server brought it out in an ice bucket, kept it off to the side, and completely served it for us throughout. Very classy. The food menu is fun and creative, but unfortunately not really for me because it's entirely vegan. Most times, but ESPECIALLY when I'm drinking, I want MEAT. Tried the Wild Musubi, a vegan Spam musubi. I'm not actually sure what the "meat" was. Possibly fried tofu? Whatever it was, it was definitely a passable alternative, but would have been 100x better if it were just plain old Spam. It also falls victim to what I find is a common problem with vegan attempts at Japanese food: anything teriyaki ends up being way too treacly sweet without actual meat or seafood to ground it in reality. Also tried the Char Siu Tofu Bao, fried tofu in a red Chinese-style char siu sauce on fluffy white buns. Again, fun and certainly not bad, but these would be 1000x better with actual pork. If Wild Orange had this exact same creative food menu but carnivore edition, this place would probably be 7/5 stars for me. That being said, I know being vegan will actually be a huge draw for some people, and I appreciate that the food is creative rather than just the usual sad vegan afterthoughts. Parking is pretty easy by Honolulu standards. It's inside Hawaiian Brian's, so there's a large shared parking lot. That being said, you might still have trouble finding a spot during peak gym hours since you're competing with all the 24 Hour Fitness customers. All in all, I LOVE this place. Definitely a fun stop--first, middle, only, or nightcap--on a chill night out. Will absolutely be adding Wild Orange into the rotation of places to bring out-of-town guests when I want to impress them with something cool and different. The vegan menu probably means it'll be a couple-times-a-year place for me rather than a regular haunt. But for drinks, service, atmosphere, and pure VIBES? 20/10.

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    Wild Orange - The space is eclectic with fun vintage furniture

    The space is eclectic with fun vintage furniture

    Wild Orange - Dumplings

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    RM 38

    4.8(83 reviews)
    0.2 mi•Waikiki
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    What we thought was a pawn shop turned out to be... a speakeasy?!…read more What a lovely surprise. A gem of a find! I will never forget this experience. I was just skipping around town exploring wanting to check-in to as many places as I could like the responsible Yelp elite that I am and then I find this amazing hole on the wall speakeasy. The lovely gentleman in the front welcomed us in to take a look around and I asked him if I could take photos for yelp and he told me that if I was going to write a review, I had to join them. So of course, I took the invite and decided to stay for a little while. We sat at a nice area. A perfect little place. I just want to take a snapshot and keep it in my memory so I can emulate it and turn it into my home study. I could stay here forever. The vibes were on point. The server recommended drinks that he thought we would like, and we loved both of them. I don't remember what the drinks were called, but mine had a blueberry taste to it, and my friend had a mock tail, but some sort of Yuzu to it. We also shared a $15 charcuterie graze. 10 out of 10 would recommend being curious and opening doors to finding out that there's a speakeasy randomly in an area you never thought would be there. What an amazing experience.

    This spot is the place to be in Waikiki! Definitely make a reservation because this place fills up…read morefast, especially later into the night. What surprised me most was how good the food was for the price. Usually spots with this kind of atmosphere rely on the drinks to carry the experience, but every dish actually delivered. The chicken karaage was crispy and packed with flavor, the beef takoyaki disappeared almost instantly, and the taro chips with mascarpone were such a unique combination. Between the cocktails, food, service, and atmosphere, everything just worked.

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    RM 38 - Lounge area

    Lounge area

    RM 38 - Ahi

    Ahi

    RM 38 - Dragon Lady and 38 Old Fashioned

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    Duke's Waikiki - hawaiian - Updated October 2026

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