In Short Toast Duke Kahanamoku, granddaddy of surfing and patron saint of the establishment, with a rum-laced mai tai or a pineapple-crowned blue Hawaiian while enjoying Duke's teakwood, thatched-roof Hawaiian ambience. Laid-back locals and tourists share the view of the pier and the crashing waves. The menu is American-Hawaiian fusion heavy on seafood, with a tinge of Asian flavor. The ...
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Posted by Citysearch
on April 05, 2008, (Edited May 17, 2005)
The barefoot bar is a really fun experience and they do have good drink specials during the week. The food is okay if you're looking for something to snack on while you have drinks but don't count on this place for a satisfying full meal
I will take my hat off to the interior designer, but everything else about it is wannabe Hawaiian. One example. The Poke Rolls. Poke in Hawaii means marinated raw fish. Their Poke Rolls are cooked. The food is obviously made for the caucasian palette. If you want to go for the interior design and ambiance, go for it, but for a truly Hawaiian experience, this is not it.
What is there not to rave about when talking about Duke's, head for the barefoot bar instead of the restaurant and see for your self how amazing this place is! After a bite to eat and definately one of their drinks, save room for their FABULOUS hula pie, it's the best ever!