Duke's La Jolla

Name: Duke's La Jolla
Address: 1216 Prospect Street, San Diego, CA, United States, 92037
Telephone: (858) 454-5888
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

6118 Reviews

$30 and under

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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We are open for indoor and outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery! Visit dukeslajolla.com to view our menus or place an online takeout order.

You don’t need to cross the Pacific to get a taste of Hawaii. Duke’s La Jolla is San Diego’s island-inspired home, honoring the Ambassador of Aloha, Duke Kahanamoku, with coastal cuisine of Hawaii, craft cocktails and a genuine spirit of aloha. It’s the same authentic hospitality and panoramic ocean view that you’ll find at all of the California and Hawaii Duke’s restaurants, paying tribute to the Duke and welcoming you to celebrate life like the legend himself.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 10, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 165 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Steak, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Fri–Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Open Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 454-5888
Website
http://dukeslajolla.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Dustin Anselm
Private party facilities
Overlooking the La Jolla Cove with spectacular views of the Pacific, Duke's offers a spectacular setting to celebrate your next milestone, promotion or special event. Private dining areas are available for groups from 12 to 130.
Private party contact
Kari Satrom: (858) 454-5999

Location
1216 Prospect Street, San Diego, CA 92037
Neighbourhood
La Jolla
Cross Street
Ivanhoe
Parking Details
In addition to street parking, there is a public valet stand steps from the front door and well as numerous paid public parking garages nearby
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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CheeseburgerUS$9.50
1/4 lb. USDA choice beef, cheddar cheese
Fried ChickenUS$11.00
crispy all-natural chicken strips, panko breaded, ranch dipping sauce
Fresh Fish & ChipsUS$13.00
battered, fried crisp, tartar sauce
Mac & CheeseUS$8.50
freshly cooked pasta, housemade cheddar cheese sauce
Teriyaki ChickenUS$11.00
grilled all-natural chicken breast, teriyaki glaze

What 6,118 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Diego
Most Booked
San Diego
Most Booked

6,118 Reviews

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MarkS
Orlando
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Made reservation at 630 didn’t get sat for 15-20 mins later. No excuse for this
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OpenTable Diner
Northern MI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The view was beautiful. The food and service were excellent!
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ClaireP
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed a delicious and delightful brunch. I had the Coconut French Toast with berries. It was presented beautifully. I would have preferred that it was served with real maple syrup.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great fun. Great service great view. We had. A wonderful evening
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Walktodinner
San Diego
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brunch for 5 on a Saturday morning. Everyone enjoyed their food, and the service was quick and pleasant!
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DonMiller
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service....awesome view. Was there celebrating a birthday....they treated the birthday girl like a princess!! Thanks Duke's!!
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Jeff
Orange County
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it. Had a great table with view of La Jolla Shore & Cove. Our service was top notch. The Hula Pie was phenomenal as was the halibut entree we had. Oh, and the ahi tacos were an awesome starter.
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lsl3
Philadelphia
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
The menu offerings had changed significantly since we were there last summer--still enjoyed but not as special or tempting. The setting of course is extraordinary. Our server, Jessica, was a disappointment--made an inappropriate snarky comment & much less professional/experienced compared with the other servers around us.
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Moster
San Diego
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was our anniversary and we wanted to go to a Hawaiian place because we were married in Kauai so we landed at Duke’s. We sat out on the patio which has a lovely view. The first thing we noticed was it was quite loud with a lot of people around us. Our waitress was wonderful, but in the past we’ve had mediocre service so it was nice to see an improvement here. I thought the food was tasty, but I must say that it’s a bit disappointing for the price you pay. Also, there are only 3 fish dishes (1 a special), and I expect more fish preparation types for what I considered was a seafood restaurant. The Duke’s in La Jolla has never been consistent with all 3 of the things we look for 1) good food 2) ambience 3) good service. We usually get 2 out of 3 of those. I had the Parmesan and Mac nut crusted mahi mahi, which was tasty, but the cheese was the main flavor (not the fish) and the macadamia nuts are just a few pieces chopped and sprinkled over the top of the Parmesan. It seems to me that they are cutting back on the more expensive food like Mac nuts (which makes it special), so they can keep more money in their pockets. Also, the hula pie has changed and I think in the same way, they’ve cut back on the hot fudge to save money. They used to have a hot fudge layer coated down the top to the bottom. Now it’s only at the top and they put whipped cream over the side so it looks fancy and decadent. My husband had sirloin steak with an add on to an entree of coconut shrimp for $13. He only received 3 shrimp! Definitely a waste of money. I’m not sure why Duke’s in La Jolla continues to disappoint us. When we go to Keoke’s Paradise on Kauai or Duke’s on Oahu, we always have a fabulous meal. I just wish it was the same here. Lovely touch with the host and waitress acknowledging our anniversary (and bringing a signed card for our table). The hula pie was a wonderful treat that was “on the house” too.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had the most amazing meal, view, and service. Whenever we are in California we love to go to Duke’s. It reminds us of our time in Hawaii. The food was excellent and our server Ciera was delightful and entertaining. Overall a wonderful time and experience. Always end your meal with the hula pie!!
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OpenTable Diner
Miami - Dade
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great views and great food! Second time here and would come back again.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was overall a great experience. Good food, great location, excellent service
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CANY
San Francisco
29 reviews
vip
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The Tristan lobster was delicious but the sauce as well as the butter were overkill. The lobster would be best with butter and then the sauce on the side for those who would like to savor the sweet lobster. Our server rushed us along. We spent a small fortune while the table next to us split a margarita and sat there much longer than we did. No one bothered them. Also they ran out of sweet vermouth. That was a disappointment.
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ShelleyM
San Diego
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was perfect in every way. Thank you for making our lunch such a special one. You were all wonderful!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly and accommodating staff, delicious food and drinks!
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brandib
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Dukes!! Great views, service was on point and as always, the food and drinks were delicious. Look forward to coming back to enjoy the coconut shrimp again and again!!!
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VanessaR
Orange County
18 reviews
vip
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The location and vibe is perfect for a restaurant that has a nice view of La Jolla beach but don't come for the food. Our macadamia crusted fish was very salty, the portion of the nachos was not worth the price, and the beef patties on the burger and loco moco was very average at best.
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CateR
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The view is gorgeous, and the service was prompt and friendly!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really delicious food (Poke bowl, fish tacos, French Toast, Lava Pie for dessert), friendly and conscientious server, and absolutely gorgeous setting. Duke's La Jolla made our daughter's 21st birthday really special. We'll be back!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Took longer than anticipated to get seated, even though we had reservations The service was slow The food was lukewarm. It was not hot. Had to send it back.
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KenandMargieP
Central Coast
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Poor service. Long wait for food/drinks. Got order wrong. Good food
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VioletM
San Diego
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food the special was amazing There were a lot of people Really impossible to park just drop your car to the public valet parking best idea ever
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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic Canada
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, outstanding service and amazing views!
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CammyP
Greater Boston
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great brunch. Fun place. Get the yummy French toast.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very nice place to eat and drink. Maybe you can wait for an ocean view tables.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend Duke’s in La Jolla for a wonderful family dinner. Gorgeous views from our patio seating, amazing food, and friendly service. We had delicious appetizers: poke tacos, coconut shrimp, and panko calamari and enjoyed the seafood hotpot, fresh mac nut & herb crusted fresh fish, and the rib & chicken plate. Thanks for the great time, we hope to come back soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Had a reservation at 7:15 and they sat us at 8. Very disappointed.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food (I had the Mahi Mahi) and view. Wait service was fantastic and our table was ready on time even though it was slammed on a Friday night. They even honored our request for a good view table. Well run.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
La comida está buena y el servicio muy bien Si recomiendo ir a comer
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MaryannA
New York City
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I really appreciate that the host took time to read my notes in Open Table requesting a great table on the patio with views. I am very impressed with the attention to detail. Gorgeous views- friendly staff- delicious food! Perfect lunch spot for a special occasion!
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lorries
Grand Rapids
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
3 visits in our week in LaJolla. All have been great service and great food reasonably priced!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great time at Duke’s got seated early, requested to be on the patio and they were able to accommodate. Great food + drinks plus the view is awesome.
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MichelleB
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a total five star evening. Get the macadamia nut crusted fish - you cannot go wrong
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RTek
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ask for Abby. She handled our large party exceptionally well and felt like part of the festivities as we celebrated my mother’s birthday and our anniversary. Incredible Hawaiian inspired cuisine!
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Ubertrvlr
Phoenix
39 reviews
2.0
39 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The service was terrible. She said it was her 2nd shift alone, and she should not be serving without an instructor. She forgot our wine, forgot our iced tea, and was not trained. Why don’t any servers smile? Food was average, and not as good as before.
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JenninSD
San Diego
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to celebrate our daughter's birthday. Hostesses were very friendly and helpful. Our server was wonderful as was the food. They were really busy so we left quickly after lunch so they could turn the table and seat another party. We did make reservations and our table was ready when we arrived. All in all, a 100% wonderful experience!
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Cathy
San Diego
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was better than I expected! Food was great, the service was impeccable, the environment was lively, but not too loud. Definitely going back!
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ShawnP
Sacramento
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good experience. Traffic was terrible because there was a car show but we found valet
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SHINKENBD
Phoenix
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An excellent "Duke's on Sunday" brunch! Wonderful food and atmosphere always.
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JohnP
Orange County
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent dining experience! Food was delicious. Server Ciara was top notch. Katie the manager was so kind and fun to chat with. Anf the view was awesome.
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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Duke's La Jolla using the Order Online button. Duke's La Jolla also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 454-5888.

Duke's La Jolla is rated 4.7 stars by 6118 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 10, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 165 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1216 Prospect Street, San Diego, CA 92037

Additional information

Cross Street
Ivanhoe
Neighbourhood
La Jolla
Hours of Operation
Fri–Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Open Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
In addition to street parking, there is a public valet stand steps from the front door and well as numerous paid public parking garages nearby
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Dustin Anselm
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://dukeslajolla.com/
Phone number
(858) 454-5888
Private party facilities
Overlooking the La Jolla Cove with spectacular views of the Pacific, Duke's offers a spectacular setting to celebrate your next milestone, promotion or special event. Private dining areas are available for groups from 12 to 130.
Private party contact
Kari Satrom: (858) 454-5999

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Duke's La Jolla

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Menu

Lunch & Dinner

CheeseburgerUS$9.50

Fried ChickenUS$11.00

Fresh Fish & ChipsUS$13.00

Mac & CheeseUS$8.50

Teriyaki ChickenUS$11.00

What 6,118 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Does Duke's La Jolla offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Duke's La Jolla restaurant rated?

Is Duke's La Jolla currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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