Duke's Waikiki

Seafood restaurant · Waikiki

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"Surfing legend Duke Kahanamoku grew up here, and you can dine amid his memorabilia at this kitschy Waikiki classic. Pair one of the restaurant’s signature mai tais with a pupu (appetizer) likeahi pokeor panko-fried calamari. Move on to dishes such as Korean-style steak tacos or a fish sandwich on Hawaiian sweet bread. Leave room for the Hula Pie: macadamia nut ice cream heaped atop a chocolate-cookie crust! Duke's Waikiki remains one of the best venues in Oahu for traditional music, especially on Sundays. The eatery also is typically involved in springtime's Waikiki Spam Jam—a celebration of the state's favorite canned meat—and, in the summer, Duke’s OceanFest, which honors the sports dear to its namesake waterman."

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