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    Duke's Malibu

    3.9 (3.7k reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Bar view
    Ian M.

    I stopped at Duke's Malibu for lunch on the drive from Long Beach to Ventura. I always take Highway 1 / Pacific Coast Highway instead of the 101. The extra time is worth the scenery & serenity. Valet is the only parking option; they accept credit cards for both the fee and tip. Ocean views from the restaurant are excellent and service has been consistently good on every visit. I ordered the Macadamia-nut and herb crusted sea bass with low-carb sides. The accompanying slaw was surprisingly good. Duke's is a reliable mid-point stop when heading north on the PCH toward Ventura. Recommended.

    Crispy Coconut Shrimp
    Annmarie M.

    Love me some Duke's! Been trying to get here since they reopened - so glad they have. Duke's has a great view of the ocean and the open-air Hawaiian style of the place is always so welcoming. Be prepared to pay $12 to valet- worth every penny in my opinion. You could also street park. Sat in the bar facing the Pacific. I had their classic Mai Tai and had 2 orders of their famous coconut shrimp. Absolutely stellar- big juicy shrimp and a perfect Mai Tai. Servers are adorable! Hard working and so warm. Loved how I was treated. Go and treat yourself! I did and I am so glad! That is all.

    Fish of the day
    Carly G.

    We visited the Duke's in Waikiki on our honeymoon 7 years ago, so it was fitting to come here for our anniversary while in town. The views can't be beat. It's right on the ocean. One thing to note is parking is all valet, as far as we can tell. It was worth it though to not have to worry. We were seated right next to the window, but all tables seemed to have good views. The staff could not have been nicer. They were so friendly and comped us an anniversary dessert. It was the Hula Pie and I'll be thinking of that pie for a long time! So good! I had a Mai Tai which was strong and delicious. We both split the ahi bowl and the fish of the day. Not one bad bite. We finished every last morsel. What a beautiful dinner to celebrate our anniversary!

    Menu June 2026
    Ara G.

    The Bottom Line 4 stars: Nice vibe, food and drinks. Brings back memories of Waikiki Beach with a SoCal twist. Highly recommended! Location 4 stars: On the busy PCH in Malibu, CA, just across from Las Flores Canyon Road. Paid Valet Parking only. Venue 5 stars: Beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean from indoors and the outdoor patio. Indoor is a full serve restaurant that takes reservations via Open Table. Outdoors is a walk-in called the Barefoot Bar. You can get the full menu there as well. Service 3 stars: Friendly and helpful staff but not very attentive! Drinks 4 stars: Full bar and specialty drinks, beer (on tap and bottle), wine, soft drinks, tea and coffee. Duke's Mai Tai and Duke's Old Fashioned are pretty good. Food 4 stars: Hawaii-inspired modern American food. We started with the Crab Wontons and the Ahi Sashimi. We then had the Filet Mignon, the Fish Tacos, the Sautéed Mac Nut and Herb Crusted Fresh Fish and the Rib and Chicken Plate. All were excellent and highly recommended!

    Seafood, hot pot
    Mark O.

    When in Malibu, this is a great, happy place for a celebration. The views are pretty good too. We were celebrating a college graduation and had picture perfect seating next to the Pacific Ocean. Table service was excellent. Our server was friendly and had help from many other Duke's servers. Ambience, well it's at the ocean. I had the seafood hot pot with lobster, which was a delicious choice with coconut curry sauce. Make reservations early! Parking is only valet, yet not too expensive, $12 Duke's Malibu: Recommended Bon appétit!

    Mai tai
    Wendy S.

    We were so happy to be able to come back to celebrate my husband's birthday with dukes Malibu. It was too long but understandable with the mudslide and stuff. The staff was warm and welcoming as usual, very attentive as well. We were seated by the window where we had a perfect view of the waves and there were crashing beautifully. I wish I had taken a photo of that. We all enjoyed our food. The fish and chips seemed to have changed a bit, but was delicious.

    Waves crashing against the windows which
    Kristen S.

    Had a lovely date with my husband here the other night. Made a reservation for a window seat, but when we arrived they told us it would be quite a wait for a window, so we said nevermind (although we saw quite a few open window seat tables, which was a little annoying). Our food was delicious. My husband ordered some type of seafood stew and I had the fish tacos. Decent portion size and everything was seasoned well. Best of all, our MaiTais were amazing!!! Strong, and served in an authentic tiki goblet. So much fun. The waves were crashing on the windows which was amazing, and our server was extremely friendly (petite girl with cute glasses on) I wish I could remember her name...must have been the Mai Tais :)

    Rocket Salad, dressing on the side
    Thiri Z.

    Duke is now open again after the fires. It's only been 3 weeks so I decided to give them some love by visiting this iconic resturant. Parking: valet is $10 after 4pm on weekdays (I believe $12 all day on the weekend) but there's parking along PCH. Reservations: Use open table vs calling. When you call, they told us that there were no tables avaliable. This is due to short serving staff (for now). Last seating is 6:45pm, but the kitchen closes at 8pm. Food: The mac hummus was so good, it was flavorful and creamy. It was beautifully presented with radish, cucumbers and carrots. It's my first time having it and it'll be ordering it again. My friend ordered the Rocket Salad and enjoyed it very much. Mains: I got the macadamia and herb fresh fish, which was Mahi for the evening we went. I love capers but capers can be a bit salty, so might want to request ez capers or in the side. The fish was fresh and flakey. It was delicious. It comes with broccolini and jasmine rice but I got the mac salad instead. The mac salad was ok, it wasn't as bold as the Hawaiian mac salad that I was used to, but decent. Drink: I ordered the Lavender Yuzu Lemonade. I really thought it would be purple for the Lavender syrup but it wasn't. Regardless of the color, it was refreshing and not too strong. Service: we had Matthew who was absolutely amazing and attentive. My friend had requested some modifications and a lot of paper napkins and he was chill and funny about it. He even apologized for the quality of the napkins. It was probably a joke, but he had us laughing every time he stopped by the table. Over all service was 5/5.

    View from our table
    Courtney C.

    Duke's is BACK and better than ever. We went last weekend and had a great table with a view of the ocean. The food was great. We started with the coconut shrimp, then moved on to fish tacos and the macadamia nut crusted sea bass. Everything was good and prices were reasonable. We couldn't leave without the Hula Pie. We had a great server and enjoyed every minute of lunch!

    Steak corn of potato
    Wilfred T.

    Great sunday lunch. I had the tuna poke. It was perfectly fine.You can't really go wrong with poke. My mom had the seafood hot pot. The rice was a little bit hard.But overall, a savory dish that is similar to like a thai coconut curry. They cooked the steak perfectly. Overall, good place to hang out.And watch the waves crash in the price wasn't too bad either. It's a very laid back hawaiian theme restaurant. The staff was very friendly and prompt.

    Sautéed Mac Nut & Herb Crusted Fresh Fish
    Alyssen W.

    Amazing view accompanied by great food and service! We got the crusted fish (sea bass), fish and chips (mahi mahi), ahi poke tacos, and ahi poke bowl. All the fish tasted very refreshing, however, the mahi mahi for the fish and chips made it more dense than expected. We were able to get the Hula pie for free as a birthday treat!

    Jerry G.

    Duke's Malibu and Duke's Huntington Beach, we've been to both many times. But Duke's in Malibu just recently opened and it's been totally renewed, everything new, from top the bottom due to the smoke damage in Jan. 25 and being inundated with mud in Feb. 25. It's mid week we had waiting for us an elevated booth with a great view. Blue skies and the Pacific with pelicans diving into the sea were on display for our 2 hour lunch. It's all about the view. We ordered drinks and crab wontons, then fish and chips made with beer batter and macadamia nuts, and mahi mahi tacos, one grilled one battered. All good. The Hula Pie for dessert was very good-macadamia ice cream with hot fudge. $10-12 parking depending on the day. Various rooms to sit in. The elevated booth gives you a better view than the window table, in my opinion. Staff were very accommodating and friendly.

    Seared Ahi Bowl*

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    Ask the Community - Duke's Malibu

    How to make reservations?

    Open table

    Is brunch buffet back? That was the best!

    I went a week ago and they didn't :(

    Do they still have happy hour?

    Is Brunch buffet back yet?

    No, you don't need reservations but I recommend it for a large party. Also, if you want window seating.

    Do you need to make reservations?

    No, you can just walk in, and depending on when you go, be seated right away.

    Sunday brunch is not back yet?

    They have brunch but on a menu

    How much is valet?

    $10

    Complimentary cake on birthdays?

    It used to be . I do not know if they offer it lately . We had our anniversary & he got us the cake . Call & ask them .

    Dogs allowed in the patio?

    No.. and I find that RIDICULOUS.

    Is there a Happy hour?

    Yes 3:00pm to 6:00pm

    Does Dukes require a Vaccine to enter?

    They didn't ask us we wore our masks in till seated. The staff all wear masks

    Do they provide any gluten free, dairy free menu?

    There were gluten free and dairy free options but there was not a whole separate menu of those items.

    Is this a good place to watch the fights with a group of friends?

    Only if your group is no more than 4

    Are dogs allowed in the outdoor seating section?

    No just service dogs

    Is dukes doing their buffet yet?

    No due to covid

    Are the tables outside distanced far enough apart for covid safety? Edit: I actually want to know if…

    Yes. All restaurants have to follow the guidelines provided by the CDC.

    Do you guys do bottomless mimosa brunch?

    Unfortunately they do not.

    How is kalua pork sandwich?

    Can I bring baby here in a stroller or carseat?

    Someone brought in their baby when I was eating here, but without a stroller. It's big enough where you can, though.

    Is the restaurant baby friendly?

    Yes. I wouldn't hesitate to take a baby there. Note they have both indoor seating in the nicer part of the restaurant, and they also have a glass-enclosed outdoor seating area under umbrellas. The indoor seating can sometimes have a hefty wait… 

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