Duke's Waikiki

Duke’s is everything you’d want in a Hawaiian dining experience! We first went for lunch and loved it so much, we came back a few days later for dinner. The Hawaiian-style casual vibe, paired with a fresh selection of fish and steak, made every meal memorable. We were seated right by the beach, and hearing the waves while enjoying dinner truly added to the island feel. The outdoor atmosphere was absolutely perfect: relaxed, breezy, and so scenic. And let’s talk about dessert… their Hula Pie is a bomb! Sweet, creamy, and the perfect way to end a beachside meal. 🌴🍽️🌊 If you’re looking for island favorites with an unbeatable view and delicious food, Duke’s is a must-visit!

What a fun, vibrant restaurant. We sat in the bar area because there was an hour wait in the dining room. There is a separate seated dining area on the patio, but you can grab a table if you can find one by the bar which has a similar, but simplified menu. The fish and chips was delicious served with macadamia nut cole slaw, and you can order a slice of Duke's famous mile-high aloha pie wherever you are seated. Don't miss it. It's a giant macadamia nut ice cream pie with fudge served on a special plate. It's worth eating at Duke's for the pie alone. The staff was extremely busy, but still very attentive and friendly.

This place is everything you've heard about. Great food, amazing atmosphere and strong drinks! You better have a reservation as it is packed! Wife & I went for our anniversary. We made our reservation a month in advance and there were only later time slots open. A little expensive, for 2 people we spent $125, but everything was worth it. Also great live music nightly to add to the atmosphere. Great dessert! Try the Hula pie!

We have had a nice last day in Hawaii dinner at Duke’s We reserved a table at the deck a day prior, which was a wise thing to do - the place is really popular. We were pretty shocked with the amount of servers, guests and tables. It’s all made us feel a little bit uncomfortable because we could barely hear each other. Live music was real nice, some kids songs were accompanied with hula dancing. Food was tasty, served nicely.. one server thought brought sautéed fish not really carefully which resulted in pretty unpleasant traces of liquid on the sides of the plate (can see it on the picture). The dinner menu is a bit limited with choices, but we enjoyed what we ordered. Macadamia nut hummus was a gem. I would also recommend adding a salad bar to your main meal, you can make yourself a supper nice salad with a great variety in the salad bar. Just ask the server how it works and you won’t regret. I would consider coming back but still I don’t know what I would order next time, because we have tried almost all pescatarian options during this visit.

Great spot right by the beach. Service was average until we got to the table. We then had Sam look after us and she couldn't not have been any better. Food was good. Wasn't amazing. We'd been recommended by many people to go to and it was a very good feed but maybe a bit overhyped. Especially given we were sitting in the walk way from the hotel to the beach so got very busy. Cajun Fish Tacos were alright. Caesar was delicious. The wings were ok and you just try the pie that was outstanding.

We went to Dukes for a delicious meal last night. It is so popular that we had to wait 1&1/2 hours to be seated. The restaurant is right on the ocean with some outdoor dining but most tables are inside. Our waitress was super friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and the salad bar is really unbelievable! The restaurant had a talented band with a good selection of songs. The seats and tables are a bit crowded together.

Duke’s Waikiki is a fantastic spot with an inviting and laid-back vibe. The ambience strikes a perfect balance between relaxing and lively. The waitresses were incredibly friendly and helpful, making the experience even better. The food was absolutely delicious—especially the fries, which were perfectly crispy and flavorful. It’s a great place to unwind, enjoy a good meal, and soak in the island atmosphere. Highly recommended!

Duke’s Waikiki is a vibrant dining destination that offers a unique Hawaiian experience. Despite the bustling crowd, our reservations ensured a seamless start to the evening (reservations are a must!). The staff were exceptionally friendly and efficient, adding to the warm and welcoming atmosphere. We were fortunate to have an ocean-view table, and the cool ocean breeze paired beautifully with the live music, creating a lovely ambiance. The restaurant's lively atmosphere makes it a fantastic spot for a celebratory or social evening, though perhaps less ideal for a quiet, romantic dinner due to the noise levels. As for the food, we started with the Waikiki Hot Wings, which were flavorful and a perfect appetizer. For the main course, we sampled a variety of dishes, including the Furikake Ahi Steak, Teriyaki Sirloin, Wild Mushrooms and Spinach Ravioli, and the Huli Huli Chicken. Each dish was well-prepared, with the sauces being the standout feature—they truly elevated the flavors. For dessert, we shared the Hula Pie, a decadent and delicious treat with a portion size generous enough for sharing. We also had the Duke’s Mai Tai, and it didn’t disappoint. Portion sizes reflect fine dining standards, and so do the prices, but the overall quality and experience justify the cost. While the lively noise level was a slight drawback, the fantastic food, friendly service, and beautiful setting make Duke’s Waikiki a place we’d happily return to.

The service was amazing and the food is great. I would definitely recommend coming here you won't regret it

The serving size wasn't the greatest, but the service was excellent. The view was okay, it was wrong time of year for the sunset, but the live music was phenomenal. P.s. Our server was Echo, Echo, Echo.

I had 3 visits to Duke's during my time in Waikīkī. The 2 breakfast visits were wonderful with friendly service and great food. The third was at supper and I had some questions about the menu and buffet. The hostess was very impatient and rude. She kept tapping the menu rudely where the information I was asking was like I was bothering her and I should be able to find the answer on the menu myself and I left without being seated or eating before I became rude back to her.

Can't beat breakfast and the beautiful views from Duke's Waikiki. We went with the breakfast buffet. The price was right and the patio seating right by the railing was even better. Tasty food and good service. My only knock would be to have the buser take the used plates a little faster. I had to sit with the old plates for a bit and it made for cramped conditions with a small circular table for two.

My wife, two adult children (25 and 26), niece, nephew, and niece's husband, and I went to Duke's for an evening meal two nights ago. While waiting for a table on the patio, we order some drinks at the bar. The bartender IDed my children. No problem; they look youngish. The bartender called over the manager to scrutinize the PA issued IDs. Again, no big deal even though one was a Real ID. He walked away with the IDs. He had them for about 10 minutes. He returned and began asking questions about the cards. He said they are "strict" about not serving minors (cool). My daughter showed him a credit card with her name on it. After ruminating over it for a couple of minutes he said hers was fine. My son did not have anything else with his name on it but his was the Real ID--with the star on it. He said the IDs didn't match what he had in his "book". I showed him my PA issued Real ID to compare the design. As he bent my son's ID in his hand continuously, he dismissed my idea that he could compare both my and my wife's IDs to see that we were not trying to scam him. I pointed out the Real ID star and explained that my son had gotten on to three plane flights with the card and tried to reason with him that he could compare my ID's design to ease his concerns. He ignored me and continued to look my son up and down trying to figure it out. I asked him if he really thought I was trying this hard to get an underaged kid a drink at his bar. He would not make eye contact with me. I was really concerned that this meathead was going to take the card away from my son which would have been a disaster for the return trip. After about five more minutes he finally relented. It was ridiculous. We sat on the patio for the meal. I looked through the menu which was limited. I found out that the menu for the patio was not the same as the one for the dining room. I thought that was bizarre. I ordered the fish and chips because I couldn't find any other fish dish on the menu. It was fine, a few chunks of fried fish with French fries--something I could get anywhere. The Cole slaw was tasty. Overall, a pretty average meal. We moved into the dining room area because the musicians on the patio had closed up shop and a new guy was playing in there. Our party of 7 tried to pull a couple of tables together in the corner. The waiter said we couldn't do that because people had to be able to walk through the area but we were in a corner that nobody would have had to go through. We decided to leave. To top it off, when the women went to the bathroom they spotted a large roach crawling on the floor (pictured below). What a ridiculous way to treat customers.

Duke's location is amazing! The beach view is absolutely beautiful. This restaurant is extremely busy. Therefore, make reservations or you may not get seated. Our waitress greeted us immediately and was very kind and helpful. We ordered the coconut and ginger braised seafood dish along with the filet mignon. My seafood was delicious and the steak was good, but it was brought out medium rare instead of medium well. They tried to correct it, but to no avail. The waitress and manager were very apologetic and took care of the situation immediately. I love that this restaurant is committed to customer satisfaction.

We spent more time here on our trip than I'd care to admit! It's such a fun place to come to eat and have drinks, or sit at the bar. Awesome view of Waikiki beach! We came here during beach days for a drink while we needed a sun break! Will definitely be back!

Came back after 11 years... decided to come for an anniversary celebration and a retirement celebration. I don't really remember Dukes a long time ago, but it's huge. They seated us outside near the pool. We ordered panko crusted calamari and crab wontons. Both were pretty good. For entrees I ordered the Furikake Ahi Steak. It came with 3 medium sliced pieces, probably 4-5 ounces of ahi tuna seared in furikake. The chili oil on the ahi tuna made it spicy, a very good kick. The tuna was seared perfectly. It was a good dish! Since we were celebrating something, our amazing server comped a hula pie. It was delicious too. A must come if you're in Waikiki. Mai tais were strong. One will get ya.

What are you over the ocean and awesome seafood omelette. Came back the next day had the best avocado toast I've ever had and focaccia bread with a vinaigrette underneath the avocado in the eggs as well as small tomatoes, incredible. The service is unbelievable, but look at the place is so cool and you just can't get a better view of Diamondhead in the ocean for breakfast The buffet is downstairs, but in my opinion, the better deals upstairs à la carte

Lucked out on some sort of rowdy party right before sunset. Crazy dancers, great live band, a guy giving out gazoo's, and a guy filming the crowd. Real strange but a good vibe

Visited Dukes for a drink, an app, and their famous Hula Pie. It is a very touristy spot for sure. Lines were out the door but we sat in the bar at a table immediately. Our very friendly waitress JoJo immediately came to the table with menus and took our drinks. We ordered nachos with kalua pork, a mai tai and a coke. Then, the pie for dessert. Service was top notch. The bar was hopping. So many bare foot and bare butt people! lol But hey it's Hawaii! The mai tai was really tasty. The nachos were good but overwhelmed by the overly generous amounts of juice pork. Don't get me wrong it was tasty meat but so wet, it sogged the chip's quickly. The hula pie was decadence in a dish! Macadamia ice cream, chocolate cookie base, a chocolate layer on the ice cream and a pool of warm chocolate fudge at the bottom! Wow so good. We were by the kitchen and in our 90 minutes there, we saw at least 20 come out of the kitchen. The spot was great, overlooking the ocean. Music was playing throughout and it was a party for sure! You need to do it once. Aloha!

I figured a tourist hotspot like this would be subpar and they proved me right... we loved the hummus, but there was nothing notable beyond that. The burger and coconut shrimp were incredibly average. We walked in and sat on the bottom floor to watch the sunset, but it was covered by the wall/trees/decor and even when we walked out of the back entrance to the beach, it was covered by buildings. The cons of metropolitan areas. Our server was nice, but I had to look around for him often when I was trying to order our meals. I also had asked for some boxes and the check and he gave me the boxes right away, but I'm not quite sure he heard me regarding the check because I had to wait a while and when he came back around to check on all his tables, I repeated myself and it was obvious he either didn't hear me or had forgotten altogether. Overall, I would skip eating here and grab some takeout elsewhere and sit on the beach to watch the sunrise.

Updated review. We came and dined at the barefoot bar and our experience was awesome. Great views and excellent food this time. My last review had a review of their pork belly that wasn't favorable. It must've struck a chord because it's not even on the menu any longer. Tonight, we had fish and chips. The fish portion was large and extremely tasty. The tartar sauce was on point and the double fried fries were excellent. The service was fantastic and we left full and happy.

We came here 2 times. Once for a pre dinner drinks and once for the buffet. I got the blond beer and the mai tai. They were both refreshing. We got nachos to share and the portion size was good. There was lots of left over even after 3 ppl shared it. The best thing was that the servers were able to keep track and split the checks despite a large group. Now the brunch is what took it over the top. It's a full buffet for $29! I can guarantee that you won't find anything more economical and plentiful in waikiki! The will make you an omelette but if that's not your thing they have cereals, breads, fresh fruit, yogurt, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage. With so many options you will definitely find something you will like. The service was nice and pretty fast both times as well. I also like the matching hawaiin outfits the servers wear.

Located right on the beach in Waikiki Duke's felt like that high end luxury experience we were searching for to enhance our vacation's fanciness. With live music too, our experience was lovely. Our server regularly checking on us and making sure we were comfortable with our drinks and the ambiance. The poke tacos piled high on an enormous amount of guac stood tall amongst the various poke bowls we had had that week. The taco wantons were light yet crunchy. The Kimos Original Hula Pie can truly be shared between four friends, so bring some folks along and let their taste buds enjoy the experience.

As an Oahu native, I give this place 4 stars. Overall, we had a good experience and the food was pretty good. But there are some things you should know before going. The best part of Duke's Waikiki was hands down the salad bar. It was very yummy and had a wide variety of different salad options. It's a great deal if you add on the salad bar onto your entrée because it's only $11 and you can have bottomless salad, soup, and they even had warmed macadamia nut bread at the salad bar which was almost like a dessert! The worst part was coming on a Sunday for Henry Kapono's set. You need reservations 6 weeks in advance to come at dinner time on a Sunday. OR you can do what we did and arrive at 3:45pm to put your name on the waitlist at 4pm. They sit the waitlist people starting at 4:45pm. I say this was the worst part because the hostesses are super disorganized and getting your name on the list at 4pm is difficult when people who get there after you, cut you. There's no clear line, unfortunately. In addition, the audio sucks from the dining room, so unless you go and stand directly in front of Henry Kapono, you won't be able to hear him well. We couldn't enjoy his music while eating dinner, it sounded like he was in another building. The macadamia nut crusted fresh catch was super yummy, but my husband's fish came with a hair cooked in it! Fortunately, they were good about it and our server comped the fish dish. It's a noisy restaurant, so prepare not to easily talk to your party.

I expected this to be a bit overpriced, but I was still disappointed in the quality of the food. The coconut shrimp was fine, I guess, but I've had better elsewhere. The only bright spot was the chili pepper water for dipping. The slaw was soggy and unappealing. The fries were mediocre and didn't come with ketchup. Even the blueberry yuzu lemonade was somehow bland. They do offer kama'aina discount.

We love this dessert!! Hula pie Served at both Dukes and Hula Grill our nightly stop A little pricey very good service! But we're on vacation!!

Popular breakfast spot in Waikiki. 4/5 for the food - It was not out of the world spectacular but I enjoyed the many vegetarian options here. They had breakfast potato, french toast, banana pancake, oatmeal, a salad and fruit bar. We also ordered vegetarian omelettes. The li hing pineapple was a unique part of the fruit bar. The powder lowers the acidity of the pineapple and makes it taste even sweeter. Service, ambiance and price all seemed reasonable for a buffet in this location.

Duke's is always good. The view here was great but I paid for it by sitting in the blazing sun. It was a worthwhile trade off. I love the salad bar here. It is clean and always getting restocked. So many items. Overall a great meal.

We did self seating because we're just here for hula pie and Duke Mai Tai We lucked out and got a seat with the best view. Sadly cloud coverage mostly so sunset looks out of the picture. Staff was more extremely friendly Do not pass this pie up! From what I've read all their food is fantastic - i may come back and confirm.

Lunch in Waikiki on a weekday afternoon? That would scare any local scrambling for the hills. Duke's features a lunch buffet for $33 and includes some good island favorites. I was lucky to snag a reservations for opening time at 11:30 am. On arrival at 11:15 am, there was already a huge group of diners there who had checked in and waiting to be seated. We were seated near the rail overlooking the pool and the beach. There are thatched umbrellas to shade you from the sun but gotta watch out for those little finch birds that swoop in to dine on your food if you leave your table unattended. The buffet has some hearty favorites such as teriyaki shortribs, garlic shrimp and poke bar to name a few. There are a few starch items of potato or mac salad and fried rice. I steered clear to the carbs but still managed to go heavy in on the shortribs and garlic shrimp. Food quality was a 8 and service was a 9 with ambience 10 being near the beach.

We made reservations for this place months in advance as we knew this place is always really busy but if you want to treat yourself to a beachside restaurant with amazing food, go there for the prime rib buffet on Thursdays. There's plenty of options to choose from such as prime rib (of course), macadamia nut crusted fish (although it was not crispy when it's served buffet style but still good, teriyaki chicken (although the menu said Huli Huli chicken, there's a difference), shrimp cocktail, poke, vegetable varieties such as a small salad bar and stir fry veg. The only thing I was disappointed in was the lack of dessert options in the buffet. All they had were some lame mini muffins so they encourage you to buy their $15 hula pie with said it was macadamia nut ice cream with chocolate cookie crust and ganache but really it was vanilla ice cream with sprinkles of Mac nuts and tons of chocolate syrup. Not worth the $15. Save your money for better dessert somewhere else. You're already spending $70 for the buffet so it's not worth spending more for mediocre dessert. The service was great and the staff were very friendly. Drink many mai tais at this place. They make it really good!

Came here to see Henry Kapono. First we sat at the end of the bar with no view but we were just happy to be there. Then we sat at the front of the bar but still no view. Then I found out about the waitlist for seating right in front, and we ended up with excellent seats at a table. Didn't really plan on eating but since we got there so early, and already had so much to drink, we tried the poke tacos which were so delicious that we were ready to place another order. Also got the Hula Pie, did not realize how huge this is! Enough for three of us to share! Great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Duke's is always a good time. Just be sure to make a reservation and/or prepare to wait a while. The service is always good, vibes are high, and food/drinks are delicious. I don't come every time I'm on island but frequent enough and enjoy it every time

I ended up at Duke's twice during my short stay in Honolulu. The first was to meet friends for dinner. I ordered the teriyaki sirloin, which comes with a side of mashed potatoes, and I really enjoyed it. My vegetarian boyfriend struggled to find many options and ended up with a wedge salad with no bacon. He could have ordered a mushroom ravioli but he wasn't in the mood for pasta. The second time was for their lunch buffet. There's a wide variety of Hawaiian dishes and while it may not be the highest quality, it was a good way to get exposed to a lot of Hawaiian classics. I tried some teriyaki chicken, macadamia crusted mahi and mac salad. Between the two experiences, the dinner had the better quality food but the quantity and value of the buffet was better so it depends on what you're looking for.

A must visit when you travel to the islands. This restaurant is so iconic and always fun. That night we ordered the huli huli chicken, sticky ribs, and the macadamian crusted fish. Their Mai Tai and hula pie are always to die for!!! This restaurant is always busy, so try to make the reservation far in advance.

My favorite go to spot for enjoying a yummy and reasonable buffet with an amazing view. I've been coming to Dukes for their breakfast and lunch buffet for as long as I can remember. Although the price has gone up over time, I feel like it's still a great deal, especially for it being located on the beach.

I came here for breakfast and didn't realize it was a buffet! Personally I'm not a big buffet person but I wanted to try everything they had available. The food was decent but nothing special. I think the best part was the fried rice. But the staff was really nice and the view was amazing! I think that people go for the vibes, but the breakfast options were not for me. I would like to go back to try the other foods when it's not a buffet!

We tried the breakfast buffet here -- the selection was somewhat limited, but the local fruits were fresh and the beachside view made for a pleasant setting. Service was friendly throughout, though there was a mistake on our bill at the end. Still, overall a decent dining experience.

hard to get a dinner reservation here so opted for a lunch one which was far earlier to come by. cute classy restaurant with gorgeous decor and quality. the food however was not anything to write about. other than the history and the view i would've skipped this place for lunch and gone elsewhere. food is average at best and a bit expensive for it not tasting as good as it costs.

The service is great, there was a good variety of food from the lunch buffet. There was a salad bar, poke bar, a selection of beef short ribs, garlic shrimp, rice, mac, and other things to choose from. The poke bar was interesting, they had salon, tuna or tofu to choose from and an assortment of toppings. I thought it was good for what it was. Since we were celebrating my niece's birthday they decorated the table with a princess table cover, plates and napkins. They also brought out a slice of ice cream cake for her. She really enjoyed it.

Food 5/5 My coconut seafood dish was magnificent. Surprisingly, the rice is gluten free. Which was perfect for me. The Prosecco was a 9 oz serving in a carafe. Service 5/5 The server was helpful with questions regarding my food allergies. The restaurant was pretty busy and he was still able to check in on my table in a timely manner. Ambiance 4/5 Hawaiian theme. However, all the floral and wicker reminds me of The Golden Girls. Lol.

Duke's Waikiki is one of my faves for a lava flow. A group and I stopped by here for a quick drink/lunch after celebrating our wedding the day before. We were a little concerned that we may not be seated since it was Mother's Day and Dukes is always packed. We got on the waitlist and were told it would be a 45 minute wait. The wait went by pretty quickly and we missed the text message to go back, however, the hostess were extremely helpful and let us know that we could likely find a large table at the bar. Fortunately, that's exactly what we did and we were able to get seated and order drinks fairly quickly. Highly recommend their lava flows and their Kailua pig nachos!

This was a beautiful restaurant right on the beach which means the seagulls joined us for lunch. Our server was a very kind young man who helped with giving recommendations and answering questions. I ordered the fish and chips which was a good sized portion and tasted great. The fish was super fresh and crispy. I loved this restaurant!

The legendary Duke's is a phenomenal now as it was in 2002 when I was here last. Hawaiian trips that don't include Duke's are arguably not authentic. If you're able to make it on Sunday, then you will remember it the rest of your life. We went on a Monday evening right after Sundown and it was still spectacular. The Waikiki feel of Duke's remains as powerful as it ever was and has all the necessary updates to bathrooms etc that you'd expect after 23'years. The staff here is also legend, they are great resources for great recommendations on the menu, and also on what else to do while touring Honolulu. Do your best to get here Sunday, and always know that any day Duke's is magical!

Located at the Outrigger Waikiki Beach resort, Duke's is named after the famous Hawaiian surfer from the 1900s. This is a massive restaurant with beach views and offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. While staying at the Outrigger hotel I received daily passes for the breakfast or lunch buffet. Normally the breakfast buffet is $29 and includes made to order omelets, pancakes, French toast, oatmeal, some fruits, breakfast meats (pork) and coffee/tea. While the omelets were good I didn't care for the other items and I don't eat pork, so I went to the breakfast buffet only once and stuck to the lunch buffet the other times. Lunch buffet (Normally $33) - Highlights of the lunch buffet here included made to order poke bowls (with fresh tuna, salmon, octopus, etc.), teriyaki chicken, north shore garlic shrimp, kalbi short ribs, Okinawa potatoes, kimchi salad, fresh pineapple and more. The quality of all the mains here were exceptional for a buffet making this place a must visit, especially when considering the high prices of other restaurants in the area. Overall, I really enjoyed the lunch buffet here and would come here again, even if I didn't have the complimentary passes from the hotel. They have a sister restaurant, Hula Grill located on the floor above them that has some great offerings as well.

We visited to celebrate our son's birthday! While the vegetarian options were limited, there was a wide variety of seafood and kid-friendly dishes available. I ordered the Mai Tai and the falafel wrap -- the drink was quite good, but the wrap was just average. The atmosphere was great, with live music, tiki torches, and a lively, welcoming vibe. The service truly stood out -- our server went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and well taken care of. For dessert, we tried the famous Hula Pie -- absolutely delicious! A perfect mix of creamy ice cream, rich chocolate sauce, crunchy macadamia nuts, and a crisp Oreo biscuit crust.

Fun atmosphere and delicious meal post marathon. Definitely a bustling spot to be, especially around dinner time. Duke's is in a central location so you can put down your name and take a walk around while you wait. Also love that they sell fresh leis, a really nice spot especially during sunset with live music with a beach view, and pretty efficient service. My friend and I didn't wait long despite how busy it was, and the waiters were very friendly and attentive. Would recommend if you want to have a fun time with a group.

Best experience. Best staff. Exceptional food and freshness. Environment was great and if ever in Hawaii again this will be on my to do list.

Excellent service. Our server Lucca was attentive and made sure we got timely updates on the progress of our order. I asked for a well done meat and my sirloin came out perfectly just as I like. So much flavor and my husband ordered a seafood plate which according to him was to die for. We had a crispy calamari for appetizer and both us agreed that it has been the best one we've ever had. The restaurant sits by the ocean, so the ambiance is amazing whether you get a view of the ocean or not. This restaurant comes highly recommended.

My friend and I went for lunch. I chose their lunch buffet and it was great. It had a few different poke choices, some hot food choices as well as a great salad bar. The view was nice and the restaurant clean. I would definitely recommend reservations and don't forget to stop at the gift shop, since you do receive a discount after dining at the restaurant. Can't wait to go back!

This is based on Lunch Buffet. A good place to try the Ono Hawaiian cruising if you are staying in Waikiki and don't have a car to venture out. The selection was not extensive, but what they did have was good. I would recommend getting the Kalbi, Poké, and the Shrimp. The service was great! We had a reservation and were seated right away. Other people had to wait 15 minutes when we got there. I loved that you could see the beach and feel the soft breeze from our seats. We paid about $88 for 2 adults and one child. While I wish they had more selection and we probably won't get the lunch buffet again, we would come back to try the other food on the menu and get another slice of Hula Pie!

Dukes is a Hawaiian staple! It's a busy but laid back restaurant. There are a lot of fresh seafood options and multiple cocktails! My husband is allergic to fish and he got the ribs and they were perfect, slid off the bone. I ordered the macadamia crushed fish and it was also great!! Unfortunately the Mai tais were not our favorite. Would definitely recommend to check out but it's not worth the wild hype!

Duke's Waikiki is definitely a busy tourist restaurant and on the pricey side because of that, but I think worth it overall for the food. Highly recommend making reservations well in advance so that you avoid the long waitlists. We had a dinner reservation and enjoyed the following: - Poke tacos - nice appetizer to share for 2 people, the wonton tacos offer a nice crunch and go well with the ahi; the shoyu doesn't overpower the flavor of the tuna - Macadamia nut and herb crusted fresh fish - mahi mahi was the fish of the day which went really well with the seasoning and lemon butter sauce and was cooked perfectly (not dry at all); the jasmine farro rice was okay - Furikake ahi steak - seared just the right amount and with a delicious coconut jasmine rice (wish that came as the side for the macadamia nut crusted fish!) - Hula pie - the famous pie that they're known for; definitely good to try once but not sure I would get it again because it's so big and kind of overwhelming with sweetness - Coconut mojito - tasty blended mojito if you're a fan of coconut and a lighter drink Overall, a good meal and worth coming back despite the crowds!

One of the most touristy places to visit while in Waikiki. Be prepared because this spot gets busy. Their staff are really attentive. Tried the calamari and it tasted like a chicken finger. It was that good. Their crab wontons were average. Kind of runny. I would have preferred a chunky style. Got an off the menu Hamachi dish served with grilled shrimp which was tasty. Wash it all down with the Huli Pie which is essentially an ice cream cake.

The Cajun fish tacos were so amazing! Every component compliments each other perfectly. The coconut shrimp was tasty but needed more coconut flavor. Service is friendly but prepared that this place gets busy and loud. It's also a bit pricey. Live music nightly was a nice touch.

Great food, drinks and amazing service by Gabriel. He helped keep an eye out for my lady and baby and gave the heads up which people were leaving for come first served seating.

I highly recommend the buffet! It's all delicious. Kinda loud atmosphere but it's Waikiki. It's lively.