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Duke's La Jolla, San Diego, CA
Duke's La Jolla, San Diego, CA
Duke's La Jolla, San Diego, CA
Duke's La Jolla, San Diego, CA
Duke's La Jolla, San Diego, CA

Duke's La Jolla

4.6
4.6
5700 Reviews
$30 and under
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
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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2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 125 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Open Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 454-5888
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

What 5,700 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

5,700 Reviews
  1. SANDY

    San Diego

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Awesome view and the food was delicious. Would recommend to anyone.

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  2. giorgioV

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    tasty tuna and drinks. service was great and so was the entire staff. views were awesome.

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  3. RealFoodie

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Decent food, fair service. The atmosphere is the best part of the restaurant.

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  4. AmandaH

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the restaurant week menu. Everything was great flavor and wonderful ambiance. Would definitely come again!

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  5. JustinS

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our table was ready right on time. Parking next to restaurant was not validated. $40 for 1.5 hours for La Jolla is excessive, not valet. San Diego Restaurant Week menu was perfect. Definitely going back when there is no rain

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Always enjoy the Macadamia Crusted Mahi Mahi withe Buerre Blanc sauce..great service..beautiful spot when its not raining.

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  7. DhrumilS

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. The food and service was top notch.

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  8. JackieM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We made a reservation for 4:45 and had a table right by the ocean. The food and drinks were phenomenal and our server Myah (hope I'm spelling that right) was just the best. Her recommendations were spot on and her personality lit up the room. I'm so glad we came here on our vacation and will definitely be back!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Breathtaking views from the barefoot bar! Delicious food and cocktails

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great location, delicious food and great service. Definitely try the crab wontons!!

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  11. Toliv75

    San Diego

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and staff at Duke's were outstanding and delicious. I definitely recommend Duke's for any occasion.

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  12. TeresaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about Duke's in La Jolla during our visit was awesome! Friendly servers, great atmosphere and the food was excellent. Highly recommend.

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  13. JamieM

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Nice Hawaiian vibe. Cool atmosphere. Extra points for being on the water. Food was very mediocre. Similar to chain restaurants ive dined at in the past like the Texas roadhouse or Outback. However it was fairly priced so not terribly disappointing. Not sure if id go back.

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  14. DORIS

    San Diego

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I've been to Dukes in La Jolla numerous times. I always enjoy the food. Great view of the ocean and nice ambience.

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  15. GretchenG

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Had my birthday dinner there with my husband and daughter. We arrived 10 minutes before our 7pm reservation and didn't get seated until after 7:30. Seats were available inside but not outside, so I guess that is why we had the wait. Food and service was good once we got seated. Drinks were excellent. I recommend the Lavender Pina Colada and the Tropical Mule!

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  16. AlisonA

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Caitlin was amazing. 10 stars for her.

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  17. cindal

    San Diego

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Restaurant week menu was terrific and the wait staff was superb. Gorgeous evening to top it off. Could not have been better

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  18. Bhk1

    San Diego

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a really great meal during restaurant week here in San Diego and sat right by the ocean. Sienna was our server and she was great! We will be back!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was fabulous and our service was very good. We came for SD restaurant week and so looked forward to it. The pre fix options were perfect. Dukes is one of favorite places.

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  20. mrstibs

    Greater Boston

    90 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    90 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The views are spectacular and because of that, we didn’t expect much from the food. We were very happily surprised. We had the BBQ rib appetizer, very flavorful with just the right amount of heat. I had the ahi tuna and my husband had the chicken. Both were delicious. We ate every bite. Then we had to try the hula cake which was huge and delicious. We will certainly return.

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  21. KIMO

    San Diego

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    The view was great. The food was excellent but the portions are small. The cost was surprisingly not that expensive. Have not been to this Duke's since they took over the Top of the Cove. The renovations give it a great Hawaii meets California feel.

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  22. JoanaB

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gorgeous view with fantastic food and drinks! I recommend going during the day when you can get a good view of the ocean.

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  23. JCFox

    San Diego

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Food was "ok." Nothing special. I had the burger, and it was just an average burger. Menu seemed kind of limited, but not overwhelming. My friend had the fish, and he liked it. Go go the view, and the amazing service.

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  24. Solomon

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Horrible. I was seated next to some stairway that led to nowhere that people wanted to climbed and take pictures and push up against my chair constantly. Had to tell them to take dirty plates away. Waitress was mia most of the time. It was awful. Cooked my food wrong. Flies everywhere. Worst dining experience possible with a view like that.

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  25. billterryco

    Baltimore

    81 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Another experience with a view. Duck’s is quite famous. Would definitely do again. The only problem is parking. Very expensive.

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  26. JoeG

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great food love the Hawaiian feeling will be back soon

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  27. MicheleL

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience5
    Beautiful place, excellent service, food not in line with expectations.

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  28. Babs

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The dinner menu selection was good. Dessert selection was poor and the key lime pie was disappointing. Dining on the terrace, the noise level was very difficult to converse in a moderate voice. Overall, the experience was satisfactory but not entirely positive.

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  29. Dekdek

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, view and service! We loved the hawaiian plate lunch!

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  30. DaveB

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Waitress was very responsive and helpful. Food was mediocre and over priced. If you don’t get an outside table the experience isn’t worth it.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Sean (Shawn) was the best!! So was the food.

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  32. LaurieSanDiego

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The food was tasty and cute Hawaiian ambiance; servers outfits were tropical but a tad too revealing as pointed out by my guests. Overall, outstanding location and good food, would return for lunch!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful view !!! Went for my boyfriend birthday and the service, food & drinks were very good.

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  34. Juppstar

    Greater Boston

    540 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    540 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We flew in from NH and flight late and got to restaurant close to 9. But they still honored our reservation. Top notch friendly service and food was good and we always experience at Dukes.

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  35. Renee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Made a reservation for my birthday and they prepared a hand drawn card for me when I arrived. Clarissa, our waitress, checked on my table multiple times and was always so cheerful. Food and drinks came within a reasonable time ( food 20 mins, drinks 5) I also was given the choice between a complimentary cake or pie. Overall, loved my experience and would go again.

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  36. BMiu87

    Indiana

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrating our anniversary, Dukes gave us an outdoor table overlooking the cove. Service and food were fantastic…and Hula Pie for dessert topped our special occasion.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    Great food, poor service. Everything had to be prompted by us to receive service, no initiative was ever taken by the waitress, who also had a very flat affect. Asked for the menu that had more bar food options such as the fish tacos, waitress said “well I know we have them so you can just order them if you want”. Instead of just her getting the menu, had to explain to the waitress that I wanted to see the whole menu so I can see what’s included in the dishes and other options, so if she could find one please. She then walked away silently, brought it back, handed it to me, and walked away again. Waitress also would look at the table multiple times, as our drinks were empty, and just kept walking past. Multiple tables who got seated after us got their food before us - had to even remind the waitress about our order and to see if it was coming soon. Finally she brought our food out after us asking. Overall, the food was very tasty but the service was quite poor in this particular situation unfortunately.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love going to Dukes. The view is great and you can’t beat their Mai Tais!!! I had the fish special and it did not disappoint. Hubby had the pulled pork sandwich and he loved it.

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  39. RMill

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    The restroom was dirty - trash on the floor and no paper towels. Had a reservation and we still had to wait 15 min to be seated. The sat is next to a stairway. I couldn’t enjoy my meal, I kept getting my chair gets bumped and stopping my conversation to smile and say it’s ok

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  40. TKoftheDiego

    Austin

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Spectacular views, great food, wonderful service. I had the basic breakfast. Excellent. My wife had fish and chips. She said it was some of the best she ever had. Our daughter had the burger. She ate half but said it was really, really good. We will be going back. Parking is a challenge. Get there early and be prepared to walk.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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 4.6 stars by 5700 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 125 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Duke's La Jolla

1216 Prospect Street, San Diego, CA 92037

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ivanhoe
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Hours of operation
    Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Open Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • 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
  • 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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