Saturday, May 25, 2013

Duke’s Restaurant Serves Up Aloha Spirit




Chill Out at Duke’s on the H.B. Pier!

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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 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.


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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