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Duke's Kauai, Lihue, HI

Duke's Kauai

4.6
4.6
5680 Reviews
$31 to $50
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 64 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 5,680 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Kauai

    Best Service

  • Kauai

    Best Ambience

  • Kauai

    Good for groups

  • Kauai

    Hot spot

  • Kauai

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Kauai

    Great for scenic views

  • Kauai

    Lively

  • Kauai

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Duke's Kauai offers a memorable dining experience with "beautiful surroundings" and "amazing views." Guests frequently praise the "great service" and "delicious" food, particularly the Hula Pie. While some found the menu "a bit limited" and prices high, the "friendly staff" and "lively atmosphere" create a must-visit spot for any Kauai visit.

5,680 Reviews
  1. Leslie

    VIP

    Portland

    37 reviews

    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Dukes has a great salad bar and is in a beautiful setting. I enjoyed my mahi mahi.

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  2. Mark

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Hula Pie is always a big treat for us and the food was as expected… amazing. The best part of Dukes is the staff. They go out of their way to make dining an enjoyable experience.

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  3. John

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great. I’ve visited previously, and the service never disappoints.

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  4. Rod

    VIP

    Kansas City

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful location. Wonderful beach view. Great food. Our best overall experience in Kauai. A must go to. Fish specials are great. I had the prime rib. Wonderful.

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  5. rebecca

    Sacramento

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The brunch food was not that good. Maybe it is because we came at the end of the brunch hour at 11 am? We paid $50 per person for cold scrambled eggs and cold pancakes. I know we're on an island but even the Caesar Salad lettuce had an odd consistency, like it was grown by AI in a facsimile of what it thought lettuce should be. We paid to be on the beach which was fabulous, as well as our service- our server was wonderful :) Too bad we had the worst meal of our week-long stay, and the most expensive, by the way.

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  6. Jack

    Denver

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was generally good. Plenty to eat and good variety. The desserts were pretty lame. Great views.

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  7. Gail

    Austin

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Duke's restaurant never disappoints. We especially enjoyed the live music. Wonderful food, service and made for a special anniversary celebration!

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  8. Curtis

    VIP

    San Diego

    124 reviews

    4.0

    124 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Duke's in Kauai is a really nice place - we enjoyed our evening there. The views/setting are fantastic. The Macadamia crusted mongchong was really good, however, the presentation was just so-so - kind of typical in such a large restaurant that the details aren't up to par to a smaller boutique place. The "famous" salad bar was actually just average. Greens weren't super fresh, sides and condiments were all pretty basic - again, it was good just not great. And, although the salad bar was self-serve, items in the back were really hard to reach even though I am 6'1". Our server Bryston tried to be attentive, but made us feel like we were "on the clock". And, I was disappointed when he put the point-of-sale device in front of me for payment for a signature and he had taken the liberty of already pressing the 20% button - that did not go over well. So, all in all, it was worth a try while in Kauai and I'm sure most tourist are fine with all the above. We did come back a couple of days later and really enjoyed Duke's Barefoot Bar on the lower level. Brad is an excellent bartender/server - very pleasant and it was a good experience. We'd definitely go back there.

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  9. Michael

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best server. She was a delight and such a great people person! Wonderful view and great food, glad we found Dukes.

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  10. Carl

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prime rib was very good and coconut shrimp was great (especially the sauce).

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FAQs

Duke's Kauai offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 246-9599.

Duke's Kauai is rated 4.6 stars by 5680 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 p.m.
Booked 64 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Lihue
  • Hours of Operation
    Open Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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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