Second time here and the staff was extremely courteous again hands down! The food was great but my choice could have been better. The Halibut was a little dry and the rice was just ok. I remember it better this time it was not as flavorful. Go with the ahi if you like a lot of flavor. I asked for the sauce and spread it on the crusted fish. Mai tai was great and will be back regardless. Maybe my tastebuds were off. Sat in dining area nice and calm evening.

This was my second time coming here and both service has been amazing! Our waitress was fast and attentive. I wish I can remember her name. The food was great! I loved my dish. The drinks were also really good! The view is always beautiful! Right next to the beach.

Review- Just for the bar: Drinks and Dessert..... We are a regular at this location- despite this place being a tourist attraction. And despite this place being a bit pricey. But what can we say....its has tropical ocean vibes....and its right on the ocean, so we find ourselves stopping in quite often for a drink or two. Unfortunately, the frequent happy hours are now almost extinct here too- they have some specials throughout the week, like Taco Tuesday but not the same as the past with their happy hours! We have found that during the week, off times, you tend to mingle more with locals than tourist which is great to sit back with the locals at the bar and shoot the breeze. As we already ate, we just popped in for drink and desert. I had a glass of local wine from Santa Barbara that was on special for $12. And a Mai Tai that was $17- a little steep. Plus we had Hula Pie- which is always a treat and meant to be shared- super big but worth all of the calories. As always, at the bar, we had great service! Its the place to snag a seat for some drinks.....

This spot is one of the only spots you can go locally, sit at a bar, and watch the ocean. Such an amazing spot. No wonder it continues to remain while other places come and go. The food is solid. It's not a crazy culinary experience, but it's good. The bartenders are always super cool and friendly. Cameron is awesome. He is usually there during the day, and always just a fun and helpful bartender. We always get the seared ahi bowl. It's done well. The fish is fresh and well seasoned. A couple things to note: 1- It is valet parking only. As of 2024, it is $12 2- there are longer wait times if you want to sit outside. Be prepared to wait. 3- there is brunch on the weekend and it's good! All in all, this is a great spot to come and enjoy the ocean views.

How am I at California native and have never been here before?! So many people have told me to check this place out. Did you know they do weddings here too? I made reservations for my anniversary. It is highly suggested you make a reservation which is easy to do online because it tends to get very busy. Dukes is not only popular because of their food but their prime location right in front of the ocean. We were seated by the window and I loved looking out at the waves and hanging out with the seagull named Franklin. Our server was Sophia and she was super sweet and helpful and told me some of their top selling drinks and food items. She said their most popular drink was their Dukes Mai Tai. Delicious and very strong. I don't normally drink alcohol so it took me awhile to finish it. I can see why people like it. It's topped with a piece of pineapple which makes a fun addition. For my meal I got the coconut shrimp which comes with their house made macaroni salad. It was amazing. They have a limited menu when it comes to food so if you like a place with a ton of options, then this might not be the place for you. Valet parking was $8 when I went during lunch time.

Ambiance- 4/5. Came on a Friday night and enjoyed a nice dinner beside the window right next to the breaking waters. Duke's is most famous for beachside views while enjoying your food. It was a nice experience looking out the window and enjoying the views of the waves crashing onto the shore. Comparing Duke's San Diego to this location, I think the San Diego location has more of a paradise and classier atmosphere than this Malibu location where it felt more like an Island's Family Restaurant which is not negative but for the price point I think it seems overrated. Food- 3.9/5 Fish Tacos. You get 2 tacos (grilled or battered). I chose 1 grilled and 1 battered. It comes with a side of tortilla chips. The fish was cooked well and the fish tacos were if you are wanting something small. I think the price was too high for what I got. *Guava Daiquiri was fabulous and very enjoyable to drink. If you like tropical and something light and sweet, you will like this. Service- 5/5. Servers were friendly and efficient taking care of our orders.

Great food and a great view! The fish was fresh which I expected nothing less from a restaurant right next to the ocean! The fish tacos were so good and I loved the fact you get an option to have both fried or grilled fish. Both tasted yummy, I did like the fried fish more though! Also got a mocktail which was delicious and a nice option because I was driving haha. But they do have tons of options for drinks with alcohol haha which is nice as well. We sat at the bar and got to choose our seats right away! There was no wait! And we still got served as if we were seated at a table, they were nice and attentive, no waits. It was really nice and the bar areas allow you to still see the view! And we got such a pretty view of the ocean. Overall such a lovely place, I enjoyed it a lot.

Stopped in for lunch on a Friday when passing through the area. They were busy but had room for many more. Staff were hustling and very attentive & friendly. We sat at a table by the window and enjoyed the gorgeous ocean view. Back wall is all windows so I imagine you get a great view no matter where you sit. We were having an early dinner in Santa Barbara so we split a burger. They split it for us and it was perfect size. Served as ordered with sauce on the size. If only I had known before that we should have had the hula pie for lunch- next time!!! I felt this would be the type of place I'd frequent and be able to stay awhile if I was a local. Valet parking appeared mandatory and was $8.