Duke’s Waikiki is a beachfront restaurant and bar at 2335 Kalākaua Avenue, Suite 116, in Honolulu’s Waikīkī neighborhood, Hawaii, United States of America. Inside OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beach Resort, it celebrates Duke Kahanamoku and the swimming, surfing, and canoeing culture associated with this shoreline. Travelers come for fresh fish, tropical cocktails, live island music, and tables overlooking Waikīkī Beach toward Diamond Head. Its defining experience is eating beside the ocean rather than simply near it, with a choice between the dining room and casual Barefoot Bar.
What to Expect at Duke’s Waikiki
The beachfront setting connects the restaurant to Kahanamoku’s story: Duke grew up swimming, surfing, canoeing, and bodysurfing here. The restaurant recounts his extraordinary 1929 Waikīkī wave ride of 1⅛ miles. Today, the dining room emphasizes fresh fish and steak, while the Barefoot Bar offers a more informal place for drinks and island favorites. Choose between a full meal and a shorter bar visit; they are different ways to experience the same oceanfront address, not interchangeable reservation categories. Consult the restaurant’s overview before choosing your setting.
Food provides plenty of specifics beyond the view. The published lunch menu includes Cajun mahi-mahi fish tacos, raw ahi poke tacos with wasabi aioli, and coconut shrimp with lilikoʻi chili water. Kimo’s Original Hula Pie combines chocolate-cookie crust, macadamia-nut ice cream, hot fudge, toasted macadamias, and whipped cream. The posted lunch menu lists fish tacos at $27 and Hula Pie at $15. For entertainment, Duke’s on Sundays features Henry Kapono at the Barefoot Bar from 4–6 p.m., with free admission.
- Barefoot Bar: Casual beachfront dining, tropical drinks, and island favorites.
- Dining room: Fresh fish and steak, with reservations recommended.
- Breakfast buffet: Served daily from 7–10:30 a.m.
- Hula Pie: The signature macadamia-nut ice-cream dessert.
- Live music: Daily performances; the contact page lists 4–6 p.m. and 7 p.m.–midnight.
Duke’s Waikiki at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 2335 Kalākaua Avenue, Suite 116, Honolulu, HI 96815 |
| Neighborhood / Area | Waikīkī; beachfront at OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beach Resort |
| Operating Hours | Daily, 7 a.m.–midnight; dining-room lunch 11:15 a.m.–3 p.m.; dinner 4:30–10 p.m.; Barefoot Bar from 11 a.m. |
| Admission & Ticket Prices | No admission ticket; food and drinks charged separately. Sunday concert admission is free. |
| Recommended Visit Duration | 1–2 hours for a meal; 2–3 hours with music |
| Nearest Transit / Parking | Validated self-parking at OUTRIGGER Waikiki Paradise Hotel: $6 for four hours. Resort valet has no restaurant validation. |
| Official Website / Phone | Duke’s Waikiki / +1 808-922-2268 |
Visiting Tips, Getting There & Nearby Pairings
For breakfast, arrive near the 7 a.m. opening to leave time before the buffet finishes. For dinner, reserve the dining room rather than assuming a sunset walk-in will produce an oceanfront table. Book through the official reservation page, or call if your preferred time is unavailable online. For music, arrive before the afternoon set and allow extra time for seating. Check the meal-specific hours: midnight closing does not mean the dining-room dinner menu runs until midnight.
Drivers should distinguish the two OUTRIGGER properties: validated self-parking is at Waikiki Paradise Hotel, while Waikiki Beach Resort offers unvalidated valet. Bring your parking ticket for validation. The restaurant is on the resort’s first floor; wheelchair and stroller users should approach through the hotel rather than across beach sand, and request staff guidance for step-free seating and restroom access when booking. For nearby pairings, walk roughly 5–10 minutes to the Duke Kahanamoku statue, International Market Place, or Royal Hawaiian Center. These make practical additions without moving the car.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Duke’s Waikiki open, and when should I visit?
It opens daily from 7 a.m. to midnight. Choose early breakfast for a morning meal, or late afternoon for music and ocean views. Dining-room and bar service hours differ.
Do I need tickets or a restaurant reservation?
No attraction ticket is required. Pay for your food and drinks; reservations are recommended for the dining room. Sunday’s Henry Kapono performance has free admission, but meals and beverages are additional.
How much time should I budget?
Allow 1–2 hours for a seated meal, including dessert. Budget 2–3 hours if you want to stay for music, and add flexibility for walk-in seating.
Is Duke’s suitable for families and wheelchair users?
A keiki menu makes it suitable for children. For wheelchair visits, use the first-floor hotel approach and discuss seating clearance, step-free routing, and accessible restroom arrangements with staff before arrival.
When planning your Hawaii travel guide or comparing verified restaurants and nightlife in Hawaii, pair this stop with standout local spots including Koko Head District Park, Kapiʻolani Regional Park, Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum, and Hula Grill Waikiki (nearby).
