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Duke's Kauai, Lihue, HI
Duke's Kauai, Lihue, HI
Duke's Kauai, Lihue, HI
Duke's Kauai, Lihue, HI
Duke's Kauai, Lihue, HI

Duke's Kauai

4.4
4.4
4813 Reviews
$31 to $50
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
We are open for dine-in and takeout every day of the week. We feature live entertainment from 3:30-5:30pm & 6:00-8:00pm daily. Except for Sunday, live music from 9:30-11:30am & 6:00-8:00pm. Please visit our website at dukeskauai.com for current menus or to order takeout online.

With the crystal blue waters of Kalapaki Bay and the Hoary Head Mountains surrounding you, Duke’s Kauai invites you to celebrate life like the legend, Duke Kahanamoku, himself. The unique island-inspired atmosphere connects guests to the garden isle with luscious indoor waterscapes and a breezy Barefoot Bar. The Barefoot Bar is seated on a first come-first serve basis. Savor the fresh tastes of the island with locally sourced, contemporary beachside cuisine and handcrafted cocktails. The aloha spirit and Duke’s legacy live on at Duke’s Kauai.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 49 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Open Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 246-9599
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Lihue
  • Cross street
    Shoreline Access
  • Parking details
    Free valet
  • Public transit
    Bus stop on Rice Street
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,813 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Kauai

    Best Service

  • Kauai

    Best Ambiance

  • Kauai

    Kid-friendly

  • Kauai

    Good for groups

  • Kauai

    Hot spot

  • Kauai

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Kauai

    Great for scenic views

  • Kauai

    Lively

  • Kauai

    Hawaii Regional Cuisine

  • Kauai

    Most Booked

4,813 Reviews
  1. Foodiewithpups

    Sacramento

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful experience. Having got there upon opening we were placed at the open air edge with a great view of the beach. Our requested split dinner order was executed and presented perfectly. They appeared as a complete plated meal but a far smaller in portion. We ordered the calamari appetizer and the catch of the day and they were both excellent. We had the hula pie for dessert, which was enormous. Our server was gracious, attentive, and regularly checked on us.

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  2. Discouraged

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Hey Dukes, you have gone down in the last few years. Salad bar is not nearly as good as it was before. Bring back the carrot or zucchini or whatever was the other darker muffins you had for years. Pasta salad recipe is different/not as good. Broccoli was not very fresh in the broccoli salad. Mai tai was boring - like just sugar water. Fresh fish was good. We like you guys, please improve. Thanks

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  3. RLLMaui

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great Views and drinks 🌺 Love Dukes and beautiful location !!

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  4. Taisho

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and good food. Wonderful ocean view.

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  5. Arizona

    Tucson

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Kaylinn, was fantastic. Her overall positive demeanor made you feel welcome. She was helpful in addressing the menu and exhibited a "personality plus." She should be recognized by management for outstanding customer service.

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  6. FritsR

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Panko/macadamia crusted catch of the day was one of the best seafood meals I've ever had. Outoor seating looked out on the cove and service was fantastic.

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  7. MadisonH

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall1food1service4ambience4
    A total tourist trap. The food was alright. The drinks and view were easily the best part, but save your money and go to other places on the island.

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  8. JimmyB

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience5
    Breakfast Brunch was overpriced for average food. Brunch did not include juices which was a disappointment.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing dinner experience with my daughter both nights and both servers. Blaze was Awesome and I believe our second night the waitress was Shauna but not sure, however she was awesome as well. Thank you guys for attentive service and delicious food.

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  10. LoriT

    Jackson Hole

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect place for our early dinner before a red eye back to the mainland. Tropical ambience with a beautiful view. Loved the late afternoon entertainment. Great drinks and my teriyaki sirloin was to die for.

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  11. Capitoladiners

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing dinner and hula pie Fresh fish was delicious!

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  12. HollT

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great setting upstairs, nice breeze and views. With a salad expect to spend $45 or so a plate but compared to similar restaurants the portions and food quality is superior. If you are looking for a tasty dinner out in this price range it hits the mark!

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  13. SandyB

    Las Vegas

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was wonderful food and service! Great view of the harbor!

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  14. JanI

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall3food1service3ambience3
    Our waiter was nice, everyone else looked like they weren’t happy to be there or to be working there. The food was like fast food and it was expensive, definitely not worth it . We’ve been to dukes in Maui and Oahu and it was a much better experience.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    Food quality has gone down since our visit last year. Fresh vegetables didn’t seem fresh. Salad bar could use fresher produce as well. Service was very good

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the ocean view, food was really good, lighting was a little too dark

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  17. VirginiaA

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was very helpful and on top of everything for us. The fresh fish selections were explained to us, we had never eaten those fish before and they were very good. We had a 4:30 pm reservation, and while they were earlier than what we wanted, it worked out well.

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  18. LarryN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite Hawaiian places to visit. Never disappoints. Food and service is always outstanding.

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  19. JenniferP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing views. Great service. Incredible hula pie!! The ambience is very Hawaiian. Don’t miss it.

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  20. GabyH

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Dukes Kauai, always a treat. Our waitress Blaze was exceptional 👌. I had the Seafood combo and my husband the Duke style fish, it was as always very delicious !

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food in a wonderful outdoor dining setting. The hamburger, salad bar and hula pie were fantastic.

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  22. MCDizzy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic dinner, views, ambiance and staff. Had a wonderful birthday celebration.

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  23. Guest

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience5
    Service and atmosphere were amazing. I’m severely disappointed in the cafeteria quality food both my partner and I received for such a high price tag. This was supposed to be fine dining. We enjoyed the look and feel of the restaurant but I only wish they complimented it with good quality food. Almost everything at the salad bar was store bought including the bread.

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  24. MitchT

    Chicago

    51 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Overall a good place to go when in Kauai. A bit pricy and limited menu, but food and service was good. We ate both in the restaurant and the beachside restaurant. Can’t turn down the infamous Hula Pie—-great to share.

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  25. Sunny

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service, and nice ambience. The drinks are a little pricey but we enjoyed our meal and will be going back again later this week. Wonderful location.

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  26. ELHou

    Houston

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best brunch on the island! Fantastic friendly staff.

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  27. Doclatt

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    It started with a less than welcoming head hostess. She was not friendly at all. I say head hostess because she very abruptly reprimanded the nice hostess that greeted us. We checked in and said “I realize we are early, but perhaps we could sit at the bar”. She said of course, whereby the tiny petite head hostess said with an attitude “Yes they are very early and will not be seated before 7:30”. Felt very bad for our hostess. The portions were small, my burger was tiny and overcooked. Medium should be pink, there was no pink to be found. My wife’s fish was lukewarm and the mashed were bland. The veggies were boiled not sautéed. Overall we were advised to skip Dukes and we should have listened but we did not. The waiter was ok, but we felt rushed like we were his last seating and just wanted to go home for the night.

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  28. BeachmanReview

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    We have been to dukes many times over the years. Always been stellar even during pandemic. This evening was not good. Service was slow ( maybe too many tables). Mahi was dry with small pieces and barely any Mac nuts. Ono was overcooked. Mai tai was ok not great. Cuba libre had no lime. We did NOT have a good experience.

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  29. Kristy

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    You can't beat the beautiful views. Unfortunately, the coconut ginger seafood dish had such over cooked fish that the fish tasted like well done chicken. The kids chicken strips was a win for our kids. Drink a Mai Tai or 2 and you'll care less about the overcooked fish.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food. We had a great evening!

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  31. CarolS

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love dukes wherever we are including HB. Jeremiah was our server In Kauai and service was outstanding

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Oklahoma City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, steak was perfect. Was pleased with the service. Atmosphere was just right.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and great atmosphere! Be sure to get a piece of Hula Pie!

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  34. BruinDr

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Fantastic waitress Blaise made this meal very pleasant. Great view and ambience, tasty drinks, and solid food. Aloha!

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  35. AshleyH

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Our favorite meal on the island. Jeremiah was our waiter. Very attentive and took good care of us during our meal.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Food was average at best. For the price; I’d go somewhere else. Atmosphere and location was fantastic

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  37. MindyWinkJaro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was absolutely delicious and our server Mark was fabulous and even gave us the Hula Pie for our anniversary! Can't wait to come back on our next trip to Kauai!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always visit dukes when we travel to the hawaiian islands. Every spot is gorgeous and a nice vibe. They even are shipping my sunglasses that I left there back to California. Very appreciative as those were given to me by my fiancee. Mahalo dukes🤙🏻

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  39. russ

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    Hostess needed a personality transplant bad start to a below average experience in general No acknowledgement of our anniversary even though it was on reservation went downhill from there Food was like it was from Denny's Coconut shrimp we so tough inedible Supposedly waygu beef burger was obviously a overcooked frozen Patty from a package Salad bar ,Comped Hula pie and the server only bright spots

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  40. NaPa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Abend mit leckerem essen, kalten Drinks und einer sehr aufmerksamen und freundlichen Bedienung. Vielen Dank.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Duke's Kauai using the Order Online button. Duke's Kauai also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 246-9599.

Duke's Kauai is rated 4.4 stars by 4813 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 49 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Duke's Kauai

3610 Rice Street, Lihue, HI 96766

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Shoreline Access
  • Neighborhood
    Lihue
  • Hours of operation
    Open Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free valet
  • Public transit
    Bus stop on Rice Street
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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