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Duke's Waikiki is an iconic beachfront restaurant at the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort, named after legendary surfer Duke Kahanamoku. Features the open-air Barefoot Bar right on the sand, live Hawaiian music 365 nights a year, and a menu of Hawaiian-American dishes with quality sourcing (Compart Family Farms pork, local produce, fresh ahi). Known for Taco Tuesday ($19 build-your-own), Thursday Prime Rib Night ($52), Hula Pie, and the best sunset cocktail spot in Waikiki. Level 2 sommelier on staff with a curated wine list.
Taco Tuesday $19
Build-your-own tacos — fresh fish, kalua pork, or chicken with full toppings bar plus rice and beans. Waikiki workers' go-to lunch deal.
Thursday Prime Rib Night $52
Slow-roasted prime rib carved in front of you, plus poke station, garlic shrimp, and sides. $25 keiki. Book ahead — it fills up.
Hula Pie $16
Macadamia nut ice cream on Oreo cookie crust, chocolate fudge, whipped cream. Duke's signature dessert — big enough for two.
Duke's Fish Tacos $22
Three fresh fish tacos with cilantro-lime slaw, chipotle aioli, and tropical salsa. Consistently good.
Macadamia Nut Catch $31
Fresh catch crusted in macadamia nuts, pan-seared. Duke's most popular dinner entrée for good reason.
Kalua Pork & Cabbage $24
Slow-cooked Hawaiian-style pulled pork with cabbage and rice. Compart Family Farms sourced.
Lava Flow $16
Frozen piña colada swirled with strawberry purée. The quintessential Waikiki sunset cocktail.
Duke's Mai Tai $16
Their signature Mai Tai with Maui Gold rum. Dangerous — tastes like juice but hits like a freight train.
Pro tip: Go on Friday evening — order dinner upstairs, then head down to the Barefoot Bar at 7:45 PM. At 8 PM, the Hilton fireworks light up right over the water. Live music, ocean breeze, fireworks — that's the Duke's experience nobody talks about.
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