Duke's Canoe Club Barefoot Bar And Restaurant

Awesome lunch right on the beach with authentic food. We had the Wonton, Korean Street Tacos, and the Poke Bowl which were all top notch and amazing. We even finished off with a Hula Pie which takes them 3 days to make. We also had the Piano Colada in a fresh pineapple and a Mai Tai.

A little pricey but overall no dish we ordered has disappointed. Quality execution with some decent Hawaiian flair. Drinks aren?t cheap but at least they?re well made and don?t go light on the pours. Hula pie was a great finisher. Service has been good but not great, but more than what you expect for a touristy area.

Duke's Kauai consists of two areas: the lower section is the Barefoot Bar and Restaurant, while the upper level is the main dining area. We arrived hoping to have a late lunch or early dinner in the main restaurant, but it doesn’t open until 4:15 PM. Instead, we opted to sit in the Barefoot Bar. The food and service were outstanding. We both ordered the special of the day, Loco Moco, which features a hamburger patty topped with a fried egg. The atmosphere is beautifully decorated and open to the outdoors. It was a bit breezy during our visit, but we still had a delightful meal. There is free valet parking available in the back, just as Google Maps guided us, and you can take a walkway down to the restaurant.

Barefoot Bar is the restaurant located downstairs. Google Maps will direct you straight to the valet parking area (if you prefer to self-park, avoid driving up the hill). The open-air dining is wonderful (great for fresh air, not just for COVID reasons). I highly recommend the coconut shrimp and poke tacos; they were delicious. The entrée was tasty as well. On the night we visited, there was a live singer performing during dinner, which added to the relaxing atmosphere. It was easy to make a reservation, and overall, it was a fantastic experience!

The restaurant had a lovely ambiance with both indoor and outdoor seating options. Our waitress was fantastic and very accommodating. Unfortunately, the kalbi ribs were a bit tough and not up to par. However, my husband enjoyed the fish and chips, which were excellent.