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Duke's Kauai, Lihue, HI

Duke's Kauai

4.6
4.6
5641 Reviews
$31 to $50
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 72 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,641 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
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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 vibrant atmosphere with a stunning beachside view, making it a favorite for both locals and tourists. The "outstanding staff" and "delicious hula pie" are consistently praised. While some find the menu and food quality varied, most enjoy the fresh seafood and salad bar. Reservations are recommended for this "memorable dining experience."

5,641 Reviews
  1. Debbie

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We come to Dukes every time we are in Kauai which is twice a year. Our dinner last night wasn’t as good as I remember. It is expensive and I don’t feel that my meal was worth $39. On the drive home we decided it won’t be our go to restaurant every time.

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  2. Hoss

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1st time to Duke's, we enjoyed our meal, the service was top notch beautiful location. We'll be back.

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  3. Tracie

    Boise

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Appetizers were great, main entrees were good, sides were cold. Food was coming out of the kitchen slow so and we had a flight to catch we didn’t say anything to our server.

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  4. Eric

    San Francisco

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jeremiah was our server and was excellent. Knowledge about the menu and attentive. Super friendly

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  5. Jennifer

    Morayshire

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great except the fries were cold and the salad buffet was great. Good pasta salads and the papaya seed dressing was amazing

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  6. Jeanne Grover

    Yosemite

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant, great bartenders, exceptional food, attentive wait staff. We make it a point to visit when we are in Kauai. We have always enjoyed our dining experience at Dukes’s

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  7. Katie

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    OVERALL experience was excellent!! Great view, great service and great food.

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  8. Mallory

    Charleston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was really good but I feel service wasn’t at its best the way we went which was a Thursday. It took almost 20 minutes for us to receive and glass of wine and a draft beer. I wrote on the special occasion section when booking the reservation that we were celebrating our honeymoon and no one acknowledged that. Meanwhile, we went to Keoki’s on Tuesday and had the same thing written and they immediately acknowledge and even had a little sign at our table. It’s just the thought and attention to detail that was missed when we went.

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  9. JanetG

    Sacramento

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I always love to visit Dukes. Have been multiple times- Maui, Oahu, San Diego. This was our first time going in Kauai for my dad’s 87th bday. Our server was fantastic and the food is always good. My only complaint is that is someone in your party is mobility challenged, it’s not a good place to take them. Long walk from the parking lot to the venue and an even longer walk to the restaurant. Once in the restaurant there are stairs and the bathroom is far away from the entrance. Once you leave there is a long path leading out to the parking lot that is not well lit at all- we had to turn on our flashlights to see. If I had known in advance , we would have enjoyed the Dukes bar area downstairs that serves casual food in a fun atmosphere.

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  10. Christine

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our drink orders were not executed properly. The menu is very limited. Salad bar for $7 if you order and entree; if not $25 salad bar. Yikes Not a lot of choices. The pupus we ordered were not great, except the sashmini. The wontons had way too much cream cheese - couldn't taste the crab. The ribs were so so. A much different experience than the Duke's on Maui.

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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 5641 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 72 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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