Chill Out at Duke’s on the H.B. Pier!
Sunny
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Now that the days are getting longer and everyone’s
spending more time at the beach Duke’s
at the Huntington Beach Pier is the perfect spot to wind down.
Whether you stop by for Aloha Hour, to grab some fish tacos, or have a special dinner
you’ll enjoy Duke’s friendly service and island atmosphere.
Duke’s, named after legendary Hawaiian surfer Duke Kahanamoku, the Father of International Surfing, is located right in the middle of all the beach, shopping and restaurant action…just steps away from Main Street and PCH.
It’s a cool oasis on a hot day and you’ll find lots of beverages to quench your thirst, from Duke’s Mai Tai to a wide assortment of draft beers, such as Kona Longboard Lager…
Duke’s, named after legendary Hawaiian surfer Duke Kahanamoku, the Father of International Surfing, is located right in the middle of all the beach, shopping and restaurant action…just steps away from Main Street and PCH.
It offers a full array of Hawaiian dishes and exotic,
tropical drinks and a close-up view of the waves breaking.
If you’re looking for a classic burger with all the
trimmings, fish tacos loaded with guacamole and tomatillo sauce or want to try
the fresh catch of the day, duck into Duke’s Barefoot Bar.
It’s a cool oasis on a hot day and you’ll find lots of beverages to quench your thirst, from Duke’s Mai Tai to a wide assortment of draft beers, such as Kona Longboard Lager…
and
wines-by-the-glass.
The prices are lower during Aloha Hour.
Monday 3:30-close
Tuesday-Friday 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Saturday 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Which gives you a chance to sample and share dishes... Baja
Fish Tacos, Coconut Shrimp and more.
SurfWriter Girls Sunny Magdaug and Patti Kishel’s
favorite thing to order is the Huli
Chicken Sandwich – grilled chicken breast, marinated in ginger, garlic and
shoyu, with lettuce, tomato, onion, and sweet chili aioli.
And, if you’re a Fish
and Chips lover, like Patti’s husband Greg, don’t miss out on the chance to
order this Aloha Hour special.
Tuesdays are Fish
Taco Nights. You can’t beat the $2.50 fish tacos and $3.50 beer specials.
And, on Sundays, they serve $3.25 Champagne Island Mimosas all day in the bar.
When you’re in the mood to splurge a bit or just want to
take in the moment, then get a table in the Dining
Room and enjoy the panoramic ocean view through Duke’s expansive beach-side
windows. This is what Huntington Beach is all about.
Sunny, who always tries to eat healthy, is a big fan of
the Seared Ahi Salad, sliced rare
ahi, made with mandarin oranges, bean sprouts, wasabi peas, bok choy, Napa
cabbage, and honey ginger dressing.
In keeping with the Hawaiian tradition of respecting the
sea, Duke’s serves fresh fish according to their season and sustainability and
only purchases its seafood from
environmentally responsible suppliers.
The Parmesan and Herb-Crusted
Fish, sautéed with panko, macadamia nuts, lemon and capers is a house
favorite…
especially with SurfriderFoundation Huntington Beach/Seal Beach Chapter Chairperson Tony Soriano and HB/SB members Greg Goran and Don MacLean.
“I love the herb-crusted halibut,” says MacLean. “It’s
simply delightful. Duke’s is one of the only places I know where you can watch
surfing during a beautiful sunset while you eat great food.”
Whether you opt for the halibut, mahi mahi, or ono, you
can’t go wrong.
And, for an authentic taste of the islands, try the Banana Leaf-Steamed Island Fish and Shrimp
made with sake ginger sauce and sizzling sesame oil.
If you really want to indulge, the cold water lobster
tail...
or Alaskan king crabs are a great choice. With the crab legs you get a full pound of legs.
or Alaskan king crabs are a great choice. With the crab legs you get a full pound of legs.
For dessert, try Kimo’s
Original Hula Pie. Duke’s menu claims, “This is what the sailors swam to
shore for in Lahaina.” It’s a concoction made of macadamia nut ice cream, Oreo
cookie crust, hot fudge and whipped cream.
Along with its food and atmosphere, one of the things
that SurfWriter Girls Sunny and Patti like best about Duke’s is its support for
the environment.
“They’re sustainably-minded with their choices of seafood
and products,” Greg Goran notes, emphasizing that this helps protect our
natural resources.
In 2012 Duke’s was named California 35th
Senate District’s Green Business of the
Year.
Duke’s “green” efforts include using energy efficient
light bulbs and energy saver appliances and, instead of using Styrofoam, it
only uses recycled and recyclable take-out food containers. Along with this, Duke’s
has sponsored Surfrider Foundation beach cleanups to safeguard our coastal environment.
So,
come chill out at Duke’s!
Do it for yourself…and the environment.
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