Duke's

Haven’t gone back since an adverse reaction from the dining area downstairs. Upstairs might be a little better.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Gf bun, burger and mashed potatoes with a virgin lava flow! The views are incredible!

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Came for dinner before a night flight back to the mainland — probably a risky decision in hindsight. As other reviews mention there are literally only 2 items identified as “gluten conscious” on the menu. I asked about (and ended up ordering) a baked fish in lemon & basil sauce with rice that seemed safe (even though it wasn’t identified as “gluten conscious”). Our server was maybe a little too optimistic for his level of GF familiarity but I seemed to have made it out unharmed. I skipped a share of the hula pie dessert (which he assured us was GF — apparently forgetting the cookie crumb crust). Proceed with caution here.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Limited menu, but I had a good experience. They had some salads and a fish/lobster/shrimp coconut ginger dish with rice that I got. It was very yummy and no issues. My server was knowledgeable, good restaurant vibes on the beach!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

There were basically two dishes marked “gluten conscious” but it’s not a safe kitchen and that’s made clear on the menu. I had the one gluten conscious dish and I am feeling it now later.

This part of the island doesn’t feel particularly celiac friendly

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

We are familiar with Duke’s from another location. This trip reminded us why we don’t go. In short, very few options, not a lot of flavor. If you have 2 preferences - I prefer to also be DF as well — forget it. I did not have a negative gluten reaction from the meal (special of the day) but I was also underwhelmed. Additionally, you could see based on the portion size (i.e. very few veggies compared to other restaurants of similar prices), cost is impacting what you get on the plate.

One (1) salad option on the menu (available downstairs not in the dinning room although open to making an exception if you know to asked). You can add chicken or fish (not sure what seasonings that did or didn’t include) and not able to add a simple burger; you’d have to order 2 items - the salad and the burger dish. There was one (1) dinner entree option on the menu (almost a curry dish which was okay not super flavorful). When we asked, there was 1 other dinner option; anything else would have to be modified to the point of it not being the same dish and an up charge. One (1) dessert option that is okay; its so consistent it wouldn’t be surprising to learn it was out of a box even though it supposed to be a local dish. While OK once not worth return visits; wouldn’t recommend.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Below Average

Didn’t get sick. Had a burger w gf bun and side salad with a house dressing (mango, papaya, don’t really remember?). Fryer is contaminated.

Food was filling and satisfying after a hike. Don’t recall many options beyond burgers/tacos. Burger ~$20-25.

Safe but not inspired dining. Gorgeous views and fun interior carry the experience.

Waitress was kind and accommodating to cook burger in a safe area of the grill.

They had the GF pono pie for the holidays (they don’t always make it). I took a piece to go and it was very tasty.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Offers outdoor seating

Wonderful dining experience. Waiter was very knowledgeable about gluten free items that were not marked on the menu. Would highly recommend.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Duke's has GF items marked on their menu. I ordered chicken tacos that weren't marked GF & asked for corn Tortillas instead of flour. They were able to do that, but didn't have a dedicated GF fryer. The tacos were very good and had lots of chicken on them. I got the sauce on the side, but it was GF. My husband & I shared a hula pie (ice cream) It had an Oreo crust so I just ate the top. It was very good.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The menu itself only had 1 item marked GF. But when I spoke to the waitress she was incredibly knowledgeable about what I could eat. She knew about different dishes that had sauces with gluten and that there would be cross contamination in the fryer. They have GF burger buns and I went with a burger and a salad. The food was good! As far as safety goes, I am not sure if we just had an amazing waitress or if this place is truly safe. I am typically very strict about where I eat and cross contamination, I am pleasantly surprised that I did not get sick from eating here.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Just ate here. They only have 2 items listed at GF but the waitress was super knowledgeable on what other items could be gf with substitutes. Fun environment and very friendly!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

My son has Celiac. There were 3 GF items indicated on the menu. My son had the Coconut Ginger Braised Seafood plate which was excellent. There was also a GF Rocket Salad which we did not try. My son also had the third GF option which was a dessert called Pono Pie. It was a passion fruit cheesecake topped with fruit and was also very good. The server was knowledgeable about gluten allergies and when the food was brought out the server specified which dishes had been prepared as gluten free. My son did not get sick.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Pathetic at best. Literally two items on the menu gf and they were TERRIBLE! Don’t even get your hopes up. Server said “gluten free—no soy” 🥶

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

I ordered a fish sandwich with gluten free bun. It was very good. The only have 1 fryer so fries were cross contaminated.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

We ate at the barefoot bar and while there were few items marked gf on the menu the staff were knowledgeable and happy to modify other dishes. I had the fish tacos on corn tortillas (with a side of rice instead because the corn chips aren't gf) and they were very good.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

My daughter has Celiac. We ate at the Barefoot Bar portion of the restaurant, for lunch. The said the burger will be cooked separately, upstairs in a different kitchen, using a clean skillet since they throw their buns on the grill downstairs. Fries have cross contamination so my daughter had the fresh fruit instead (pineapple and watermelon). She said the burger was amazing and my other daughter and niece had gluten bun burgers and said the same thing. Waitress was conscientious and took it seriously.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

They advertise a gluten free bun. I ordered it. I guess this pisses off the kitchen. Here's what happened. The server was SUPER polite and generally awesome. But she did forget to put the gluten free bun in on my order and the food arrived on a regular bun. No big deal. She owned her mistake and that kind of stuff happens. They took it back and returned not more than 60 seconds later with a burger on a gluten free bun. Ok....now I am a little bit annoyed. She came back to check on us promptly and said "Oh, you already have your burger." I said, "Yeah, that was fast. But I know you can't cook a burger even medium rare in under a minute. I am afraid they just took the cheese burger that was melted into the regular bun and put it on the gluten free bun and rushed it back out." She understood the problem and asked if it was an allergy. She then stated that the french fries were going to be cross contaminated as well from the fryer. I was going to let my wife eat those but I didn't get the opportunity to point that out. So when we finally received the burger the third time, it was presented with a salad instead of fries. The burger itself, ordered medium rare, was absolutely burnt to a crisp as was the spam they put on the burger. There was no sauce on the burger even though it was supposed to have mayo and pineapple jalapeno marmalade.

I could have just ordered something else. You don't have to advertise gluten free if you can't get your act together and deliver it. I spent about 70 bucks there and what I received was spite.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Very few options for gluten free, but they went out of their way to make sure what we were given was safe. Great server, very kind!

I ordered the grilled fish sandwich with a gluten free bun. It was delicious and I had no reaction. The waitress was very knowledgeable and helpful. She told me they take “allergies “ very seriously. I ate at the grill downstairs but she said they would cook my food upstairs at the restaurant separately!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

very attentive and knowledgeable regarding celiac and gluten concerns. very good food!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

2 restaurant options: downstairs and upstairs. Different menus for each. Limited glutenfree options labeled on the menus but the servers were quite knowledgeable and were able to make suggestions and also offer other dishes from the menu that could be made glutenfree as well. I ordered the beet salad with chicken downstairs - tasted amazing and no gluten reaction. Even returned again another day to order it again. Upstairs - I ordered a coconut ginger seafood dish. Tasted amazing and no gluten reaction. Ordered the glutenfree dessert - flavour not to my preference but no gluten reaction. Overall a positive experience at both the upstairs and downstairs portions of these restaurants and I would return.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Only a couple things are labeled gf on the menu but they modify a variety of things, had fish tacos on corn tortillas

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great food, very knowledgeable waiter. Had the ribs which were delicious and gluten free Pono Pie!

Side note: so now we’re rating places lower for not having enough gluten free options? Come on! I’d rather have a place with three options that’s knowledgeable about cross contamination and serves me a meal that doesn’t make me sick instead of a place that says they can make 20 things gluten free but then ends up delivering me the regular version of the pasta, bun, etc. this happens way too often. Let’s just be thankful for places that really do take GF seriously, like Duke’s and not give them 2 stars because you wanted and entire menu of GF options.

The food was great and the service . The staff was very knowledgeable about celiacs . There is a difference between being gluten free and having celiacs and I am glad the server understood that . They talked to my son about his different options he had and even had a gluten free dessert .

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I’m not sure why all of the comments are so negative. Yes, the gluten free options are limited (only 2) but at least I didn’t get sick! The only two options were pork ribs and fish, and I chose the ribs. They were amazing. Very delicious. The only important thing to me when I go out to eat is that I don’t get sick afterwards. I don’t think it’s fair that Duke’s is getting such bad ratings when people are able to research the menu beforehand. I almost opted out of eating here because the reviews were making me so nervous. I’m glad I took a chance because the ribs were delicious and the view was amazing.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Terrible for celiacs. Literally 2 options. With all of the seafood and steak on the menu, there’s no excuse for that. They don’t even try.

Not worth the money in my opinion. Expensive and tacky. Average food.

Our server was very knowledgeable but also a thief, when I said we were gluten-free our server asked me if we are celiac. Which made me feel a little bit more comfortable. He said our food was prepared separately which was a nice comfort. The food it's self would have been good if it wasn't so salty. Not used to that much salt in my food. We felt that we were generous in our tip, however when we look at our credit card statement we noticed that there was an extra $20 tact on to our bill after comparing our receipt to our bill. So dude stole from us. We will never go back there.

Told server I was Gluten Intolerant. He double checked in kitchen and I was told I could get Prime Rib with Garlic Mashed Potatoes. No AuJuice since they use a wheat easing packet to make it.

Well, 14 hours later, I'm still suffering from the attack. They must have dipped the meat into the au Juice before serving or else used a wheat based seasoning mix. Expensive dinner and horrible results!

Celiac friendly?

No

Not a ton of gluten free options but they were very careful with our food and even brought it out before everyone else's as to not risk contamination. Would recommend but go elsewhere if you want something besides a salad or ribs.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Would give it 2 stars to equal the number of options, and 4 stars for the quality of those two options...averaging 3 stars. My husband + I got both options plus the salad bar. I'm not sure how/why the salad bar is "world famous" it was pretty limited when we went.

The food was decent tasting. The server was helpful with telling which items were GF and ensuring it was prepared separate.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Limited gluten-free options. I had the ribs and they were delicious! Waitstaff was well educated on options

Staff aware and concerned about meeting your needs. Are there two different times and had deliscious dinners with no problems.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Highly recommend this place! I have celiac really bad and this place was soooo accommodating!! We had Avalon as our server and she was so knowledgeable and she ever had the manager Scott Engel come over and talk to me about their precautions and my meal! I got the lobster tail and I ordered shrimp over steamed rice with BBQ sauce. My husband got BBQ ribs. All gluten free and carefully prepared. We also got the Strawberry Sorbet for dessert! So yummy! Scott the manager visited our table multiple times to check how I liked the food and so did our server Avalon! They were both so knowledgeable and so caring it was such a wonderful experience! So delicious and so nice to go to a place that cares and understands what you go through daily!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Went to the bar. They had 3 gf options. Two salads and ribs. I had the shrimp salad my husband had ribs. Both were good. I think they have more options upstairs st the restaurant but was glad to find a gf option

Celiac friendly?

Yes

very rude hostess when i asked about gluten free. i ordered the gluten free nachos. i asked the waitress and the person that brought our food out to confirm it was gluten free both said yes. After we started eating the waitress came back out and asked if i was serious about it needing to be gluten free and proceeded to tell me they were fried in the same fryer as gluten and they were not gluten free.

Celiac friendly?

No

Low rating just to catch your attention. Not to be confused with Dukes barefoot bar. The restaurant is open for dinner service. The bar does not offer a GF menu.

Not much for GF. My 12 year old son ate a cheeseburger without anything else on his plate. It looked pretty sad, I ended up going to ABC to get him a bag of chips to go with it. The fries are cross-contaminated.

we ate downstairs, while they didn't have a gf menu, I asked the waitress and she knew about it and what they could make. they confirmed with the chef and I had amazing Korean tacos. so amazing and a beautiful view as well. recommended!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

We ate two nights ago at Dukes(the one up stairs) they had a GF menu and staff was knowledgeable about GF. The entree came with a salad bar. The items in the salad bar had cross contamination such as dressings were dripped into the other dressing. When I asked about getting a gf dressing they suggested oil and vinegar (not what I wanted). The fish was good but not great. Tonight we ate at Dukes barefoot bar down stairs. They didn't have GF menu but the waitress suggested nachos when I asked if they were cooked in oil with gluten (cross contaminated) she said they come in a bag. I had her check with the cooks and YES they are cooked in oil with gluten. I got grilled fish tacos with soft corn tortillas that were very good. I double checked several on the items as I was not confident they were GF. The waitress went and checked with the chef on all my questions. I would go back but I would be sure to triple check items.

To clarify...there are two parts of this restaurant. The lunch menu, downstairs and on the beach does NOT have a GF menu. The upstairs, dinner restaurant does have a GF menu and it is delicious. We had dinner there 4 out of 8 nights we were in Kauai. I am Celiac and extremely sensitive, had no problems with Duke's. Three of the nights I had fish (Monchong) with steamed rice and one night I had steak with mashed potatoes. Every one of the meals was proceeded with the salad bar. As I said, delicious and no gluten issues!!

good fish tacos on corn tortillas. no issues!

I ordered off the gluten free menu and the first thing I wanted she said "oh we can't make that gluten free". What?! Then I ordered fish tacos but when they came out they were in a flour tortilla. Thankfully I recognized it before I took a bite and sent it back. They brought be new tacos with corn tortillas but they were hard, the fish was gray, and at that point I was too scared to eat thinking I'd for sure be glutened.

My lava flow drink was great though! I won't be going back.

Great setting looking out to the ocean. Just had the salad bar for a quick meal before catching plane, but salad bar excellent! Gf menu.