Duke's La Jolla

Duke's La Jolla reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Carly

   San Diego1 review

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Portions are great, views are stunning, and seating was very comfortable. We made a reservation and the whole service experience was easy and enjoyable. A cool atmosphere with very good seafood and appetizers to share. Our table loved the Korean sticky ribs and the coconut shrimp. Did not have drinks or dessert but the options looked enticing. I personally ordered the banana leaf steamed fish and shrimp and loved the sweet and salty blend of flavors in the sides, and the fish and shrimp was light and so fresh! I was happy with the selection of both healthy dishes and more decadent dishes too.
   

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   Hyeonghun

   Oaxaca2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Horrible service. Don’t understand why it has so many good reviews. Food was just mid brunch place. Looks like just tourist spot. Pricey for what it is
   

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   Rick

   Houston2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   The main reason for this low rating was the service. We were seated and did not have a server for 15 minutes. Once he came he seemed overwhelmed. When our dishes were brought out, they were just dropped on the table(hurried). Nothing said. Just seemed like the staff could not handle the crowd and would have preferred us just to leave.
   

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   Stephen

   San Diego8 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Honestly I was hoping for more. We made reservations for a table of 4 for the dining room. I had folks visiting from out of town and wanted to overlook the cove. They stuck us up at the barefoot bar for no apparent reason. The menu is fairly basic and inflexible of accommodating those with celiac or gluten sensitivities. I got the steaming hot pot as did my colleagues. It was good not great. Everybody wanted dessert, so the Hula Pie was in order. It was mid at best. My buddy really wanted to go to Jake’s, Del Mar but the dinner rez was too early so I pushed for this place. He said he liked the food and the hula pie better at Jake’s. I agreed. Also my other buddy got shat on by a seagull, would’ve been better down in the dining room where we should’ve been. Service was slow and not attentive. They forgot my other friends salad completely. $281 for a party of 4, 3 non drinkers and I had a mai tai. Will not go back or suggest to out of town visitors.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Phoenix1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   we only got apps (the crab cakes were amazing!) but the drinks were some of the best i’ve ever had. highly recommend the lychee martini!!
   

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   Erica VIP

   San Diego40 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 3, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We have been eating at Duke's for years. The food, drinks, service, and quality are always good. Prices keep hiking but that is the cost of going out to eat these days. We always get the fish tacos or the fish and chips. My husband got the locomoco this time and it didn't disappoint. The calamari is always on point as is the hula pie.
   

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   Kristin VIP

   Los Angeles4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 3, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My daughter came with five friends for her 18th bday and the waiter was so nice to them and the food was delicious!! Five starts
   

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   Jesus

   San Diego1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 3, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great view of the horizon from the dinner terrace. Servic was great and the food was amazing. An overall excellent experience.
   

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   Tammy

   San Diego2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on May 3, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Food wasn’t great, the waitress did not know the menu details. Not worth it
   

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    Korey

    San Diego2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4

    We have eaten at this restaurant many times over the years. Unfortunately, the quality of the food has gone down significantly in the last couple of years, while prices have done up. We paid almost $200 for two people to eat on our steaks were very poor quality. Also, the last three times we were at this restaurant. The staff was unwilling to accommodate special requests. We made well in advance for special occasions, and some of the staff was quite rude to us. We spoke to the manager, who was very nice and assured the issues would be addressed
    

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