Duke's is "named in honor of surfing legend Duke Kahanamoku". Duke's Waikiki is located right on the beach, on the site of the original Outrigger Canoe Club, "overlooking the spot where Duke rode the biggest wave of his life". Duke's other locations may be found in Kauai, HI and Malibu and Huntingdon Beach, CA. The parent company, T S Restaurants, has numerous locations throughout California and Hawaii, including Kimo's in Maui.