Dukes Waikiki Review

Great customer service! The server was amazing. Nice view as well.

I had a hard time finding it at first. The entrance is down a hallway. There's a neon sign but you can easily pass it from the street.

Ordered the steak and it was tasty and tender. Best cocktails. Excellent service.

Sheila and I had dinner here lastnight the meal was very (steak/Huge salad bar) good, the view and sunset was not bad either

Great food & drinks! Nothing beats it! Ryder, our bartender, was awesome. Memorable experience!

We have been eating here for 30 years, We have always looked forward to the first morning in Waikiki breakfast at Duke's. Last two years have been total disappointment. Food overcooked, very dry, cook making omelets the rudest. Juice use to be included with breakfast, not any more, and the wait staff has no clue. Had to go the front of Dukes to get coffee refills from the complimentary coffee container. Would be nice if someone from Dukes would reply and care about what's going on.

We eat very well there. They offer local cuisine too. However, I recommend that you book in advance as it is often full.

Amazing view, wonderful service! Not a huge selection but fresh and tasty. Would definitely recommend the catch of the day. Ambiance is on point.

Even during covid great experience. Clean, and healthy foods with fantastic sunset views

AMAZING FOOD AND AMAZING STAFF!!!! wish I could rate higher than a 5 star.

A little bit on the pricy side but the food is textbook Hawaii. The polke tacos are to die for.

One of my favorite places to go in Waikiki! The best service and the best food!

This restaurant was by far the best we visited while in Waikiki. The service is phenomenal and the food was delicious! Beach front views and good food, doesn t get much better than that. Save room for hula pie!

Dukes Waikiki is this for me overlooking the blue water and listening to crashing waves! their endless salad bar, their amazing variety of food and it always tastes perfect! I love hula pie, which is a must every time we visit!

Our table was outside with perfect ocean views. Our server, FANTASTIC and so enthusiastic. She was spot on with our order and was really conscious of our food allergies. She made sure the kitchen and staff were aware and our food tasted great. I ordered a Burger with the infamous BBQ sauce, the portion size was perfect and cooked just right. We were able to substitute fries for salad. They offered a gluten free bun which was fluffy and warm! Our guests enjoyed some vegetarian items as well, such as the hummus and salads. I definitely recommend this restaurant for those suffering from food allergies and looking for a place to eat while traveling this great city! If you don't have allergies, I recommend the buffets here. They have a great variety of items for all to enjoy.

Loved it, but the self seating is annoying...it is packed and you have to stalk tables. Otherwise loved it!

Have been twice, was a 5 the first time and a 1 the next. It's a really cool place and the drinks are good but food is hit or miss. Had the mango burger the first time and it was great; the second time I had a nacho which was absolute trash. I ordered 3-4 minutes after my friend ordered her well-done burger and eventually got my nacho around the time she was finishing her food.The delay was long enough that the waitress asked if I had had it already by the time she came around again, and it came out several minutes after she asked me about it. That's all fine, but the nacho itself was clearly forgotten and then microwaved in a rush. The cheese, while not likely good on it's best day, was bubbly everywhere and stuck to the paper even under the (cold) chips, which were soft and soggy, and all of these things are consistent with being microwaved. Nowhere on my cold plate of soggy chips was there anything to indicate it had been put in an oven, no browning, no crisping, nothing. Having made my fair share of nachos both ways it's pretty easy to tell the difference. Regardless, if they by some chance were baked or toasted and I'm mistaken, they were still soggy, cold and on par with something made from old chips and imitation cheese in a dorm room microwave.
TL;DR- nachos were disgusting trash but burgers and drinks were really good. I thought I found a new favorite beach place but I don't see myself going back anytime soon.

We came for the brunch buffet and it was fantastic. There is so much selection and everything was fresh and delicious. The Duke's signature mimosas were only $5 which was a plus! I recommend the French toast and the omelette bar

Nice place by the beachfront to hang out. Food and service is excellent.

Great breakfast buffet with view of ocean and service was outstanding.

It's ok... the service was lacking when we were there. But it was super busy too

Touristy but super fun! Great drinks (we got virgin cocktails). Tasty food. Amazing dessert - the hula pie is the only item and that's because it is insanely good.

Amazing dinner & dessert! We'll be back! Korean Street tacos & Coors Light, Steak & Chips, La Haina drink, Hula Pie for dessert! Delicious! Extra special Aloha & Thank you to Michelle, Darren, & Chelsea for a Great Oceanside sunset experience!

...Always a Can't Miss Place ...with the MILLION Dollar View of the Sunset's

Priority is given to Americans. waited to be seated for 45 mns, Americans joked and said they get a table in 10 mins max, They did we left for an Aussie steak house Dont go here discriminatory b steads

Food was awesome. Waiter was wonderful. Entertainment was fantastic.

Always a classic to go here. Right on the beach. Always come here cuz it's a wet bar.

Great vibe & location, burgers could have been less well done (ordered medium), drinks ok (Mai Tai - seen better and worse).

Well over rated, and too expensive for portion sizes, including a glass of beer, excellent staff and service.

This Dukes is like the in Newport Beach. & Mailbu but u r in Hawaii.. And it is on the beach. Beautiful and great food and cocktails

Good/ok burger, great beer and great staff. Extremely loud atmosphere on a Friday or Saturday night.

Nice breakfast buffet. Great made to order omelet with a great chef!

The mai tais are well done. This is a large establishment that is well run. Don't come here looking for a cozy atmosphere. Having said that, if you're looking for a fast paced, big name establishment that definitely has their niche locked down then this is the place for you.

Patio was fantastic, service was fair, food was good. The View is why we went.

Honestly ,I'm working here making it better for the future two phase remodel but I have eating and drank here ,but working here nights I got a better idea of the day to day or nights and it truly is a rocking time . A must do people. Aloha!!!

Always great food. Loved the prime rib. It was fixed perfectly

We love Duke s. 4 stars is stretching it a tad, but the food and service is good. This particular Duke s is very busy with a lot of hotel traffic at breakfast. Even so, we had a nice breakfast here this weekend. You can fill up at this buffet with plenty of entrees to choose from. The French toast is really great and has an Island flare.

I didn t have the patience for the long line at the omelette station, but a snagged a few bites of my wife s and it was very good.

I f you re at Duke s for any other meal than breakfast, splurge and get the Hula Pie (or two of them - lol).

Food was delicious and the service was really great!

Very good food and drink. On the beach with magnificent views. Wait to be seated was spent at the bar enjoying the magic performed by the bartenders.

Fantastic food and a great view of Waikiki. The Ribs are amazing and the coconut shrimp is a fantastic starter. Travis is a great waiter and even took the time to know our names. Awesome service and if you re in Waikiki, you should check it out.

FANTASTIC RESTAURANT
First time visiting Hawaii spent wife's best friend's 50th birthday & booked dinner here for 6 of us. WOW Is all I can say. This place is PACKED EVEN WITH A BOOKING. We had over 40 minute wait to be seated. A lot of seafood on menu if you are a Seafood lover. Steak was delicious. Have a salad bar for anyone wanting salads. We had band come over & sing to friend for her birthday. We ordered the Hula Pie for her birthday cake. OH FOR ALL YOU DESSERT LOVERS THIS IS TO DIE FOR YUMMMMM Should have ordered 2 for 6 people not 1 :) Evening was lovely we were sat inside restaurant not on the sand like we had hoped to watch the sunset but still ok.

Nice location and good interior. The food was good in the morning buffet but it was lacking a few things I really would have liked to eat such as strawberries and customizable omelettes.

I recommend going. We had a round table in the bar and two couples joined us for cocktails! It was very fun!!! We didn't eat, but our waitress was great!

We arrived at 6:30pm and were seated around 8pm...our server was amazing!!! I'm sure she worked all day but she made it seem like we were her 1st and only table. The food was fresh and delicious! Our dessert topped off the evening! It was a great way to celebrate my 5 year anniversary with my husband and our family. Great atmosphere! Our night was magical!

The breakfast buffet is not good for tourists from Korea and neighboring countries. Only for those who are busy due to early schedule or bothersome to go out .. Outrigger Waikiki guests who have 15% coupon in the room. If it's not there,

Dinner for our final night in Honolulu. 8 of us arrived without a reservation. Seated after about 45minutes. Drinks were delicious. Food was delicious and plentiful. Staff was courteous and attentive. A great experience

I think this is a chain, but it's still a good place to eat. There are some unique dishes and drinks. Great service. We came in off the street, but it's cool that it is open to the beach. Laid-back atmosphere. I got a fish sandwich made with whatever fish was fresh that day and it was way better than I expected. We also got the poke appetizer and it was more like poke nachos, but very tasty. If you're looking for a quick, tasty lunch in Waikiki, I definitely recommend this place.

My entire family came in for a birthday party, my nephew parents sister brother-in-law and close family friend's came in and they carded us and told my nephew since his id looked fake and in Hawaii he didn't have a passport or any other form of picture id that we couldn't get a drink. We are outraged and will not be returning again. We understand liquor license law. But when your grandparents, parents uncle and other family show up and obviously a valid form of GOVERNMENT identification show up you would assume they would provide you some sort of service. So if you want mediocre food over priced everything this is the place for you

Surprisingly delicious! I thought this place would be a typical tourist establishment BUT it is actually really good! We had the nachos with Kalua pork and fish tacos...
Let me tell you that the salsa was sooo good! A mild one and spicy one with the tacos... I am Mexican and this salsa was on point %!!!!

The best part of this place is the view. Service was friendly and fast. The salad bar was exceptional. It's a bit pricey for the portion size but the view and the service are worth the price. If you are looking for the Hawaii experience then you have to visit dukes.

Sort of a must-do in Waikiki. The food was very good and Andy our waiter was excellent.

Great view, great food, great service. The three things you need to make a great beach side restaurant are at Duke's. All the tables can see the beach, so you won't be disappointed to eat here. The menu has a good selection, and even our picky kids were happy with their food choices. The service is good, and they were on top of keeping our drinks full. We'll be going back next time we visit.

Wife had the fish tacos I had the burger not bad.
Walked down the beach shore for 30 minutes to get here from the Hilton Diamond tower. It was fun!

The food and drinks were awesome, waitresses were very friendly and the restaurant is full of energy.

Pretty beach front views lots of wait staff, but bars are too small.
Frozen cocktails the best choice on the menu on the rocks version have strong after taste.
Dinner and drinks for two going to be $100.00. plates are big plenty to eat.

Great view, great food. Check out the excellent t-shirt!

Great place to have drinks right on the beach. Good vibe all around...booze is way too expensive in Waikiki though!!! And they charge just as much for non-alcoholic drinks :(

1) Your in Waikiki
2) The ambiance is AMAZING- I mean the beach is RIGHT there; and usually theirs a live band
3) Recognize that A) they are always packed and B) Your on Island time. I.E. I wasn t given any water or attention until about 7 minutes after I was seated. It was an additional 15 minutes before I received my drink and about 45minutes when my Calamari came out. I did not eat an entree because my bill was roughly $35.00 with the Calamari and 1 Mai Tai. (Which was a decent Mai Tai)
4) I d recommend it as a must just because it s famous- but try to hit it when it s not as busy (not near dinner or lunch)
5) The Calamari was SO GOOD!!!!

Cool little place with a nice view of the ocean. It's sort of cramped but the food was decent.

Good food, great atmosphere but long, long, long lines and typical high prices.

Came here just before happy hour, wait time was pretty short, only 10min. Great vibe with an awesome view of the beach. Food was good for the price and staff were friendly and had a large selection of beers and cocktails. Highly recommend the dukes cheeseburger.

Awesome view on the beach. Good lunch buffet and of course the signature hula pie

We went for the breakfast buffet, which while it is reasonably priced by Hawaii standards, it honestly wasn't worth it based on the quality or variety of the food offered. The food was very plain, no flavor. Eggs benidict was cold and rubbery, the eggs were clearly instant and not fresh. Oatmeal tasted like cardboard. The only thing we enjoyed was the bread pudding and fresh fruit. The only reason I didn't give less stars was the service was friendly. We normally avoid Waikiki due to limited cheap parking and throngs of tourists, but heard Dukes was a great breakfast place and wanted to take family who were visiting from out of state. this experience just wasn't worth fighting the traffic, tourists and the $5 and hour parking.

I recomend you eat and sit to watch the sun set at dukes. What blast we had .

Big main Dukes. Decent food and service.
A Hawaiian staple.

Always very busy. Good food reasonable prices. Overlooking the sandy beach. Good service. There is a history relating to this restaurant. If you are at Wikiki you should stop here. Duke's is short for Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku

The lunch buffet is great! Amazing view and amazing staff! You can not go wrong!

Even as a local boy, it's my favorite place to eat, and enjoy a drink, and admire the talent and views of Waikiki beach. The sunsets are nice too. The awesome live music, on the lanai/patio, and the atmoshere on friday Saturday and Sunday... OMG!
Oh, and the service is amazing too