Duke's Huntington Beach

Named after Duke Kahanamoku, the father of contemporary surfing, this beachy cool restaurant – one of a chain throughout Hawaii and California – brings an aloha vibe to the mainland. Located at the foot of the HB Pier, Duke’s has a prime view of the surfers and beach bunnies frolicking by the seashore. Inside, wood paneling, high ceilings and lush indoor trees create an airy, tropical scene. Not surprisingly, the menu is big on seafood. Choose your fresh fish then choose a preparation method. Baked “Duke’s Style” is a lemon and garlic concoction with a sweet basil glaze. Or go (nearly) naked with a charbroiled Island-style fish with papaya lime salsa. You can go totally nuts from start to finish, thanks to Duke’s liberal use of macadamias. The decadent little morsels co-star in the signature hula pie, a sinfully huge diet-buster with macadamia nut ice cream. Duke’s Barefoot Bar offers its own menu of food and drink specials, including half-price entrees during happy hour on weeknights.