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Duke's La Jolla, San Diego, CA

Duke's La Jolla

4.6 (6860)
$30 and under
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
1216 Prospect Street, San Diego, CA 92037

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 192 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:30 pm Open Mon–Thu 11:00 am–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • 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 6,860 people are saying

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

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Duke's La Jolla offers "excellent service" and "great views" that create a delightful dining experience. Guests love the "breathtaking ocean views" and recommend trying the hula pie. While some service inconsistencies exist, the "friendly and attentive" staff make it a popular spot for special occasions. The atmosphere is vibrant with a "wonderful location" that enhances the overall experience.
6,860 Reviews
  1. Barbara

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Ottimo cibo ma non hanno rispettato l’orario di prenotazione . Abbiamo atteso un’ora per avere il tavolo .

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  2. Albert

    San Diego4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    First time at the highly booked Duke’s. Food and views were outstanding. Reservations are handled as a preferred waitlist however. Odd for a restaurant that has a stricter grace period than most. The 12-15 employees that I saw and interacted with looked either nonplussed or unhappy. One waiter, not for our table, seemed jolly. Odd for that many people to be looking that unhappy. Probably won’t be back unless family is in town and they want to go. Really good food.

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  3. Tim

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Food and Service. Everyone hustled and helped each other out. Ernest the Manager stopped by to check on us too. They were very busy and handled it like champs.

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  4. Joe

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida21 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service but the seafood pot was bordering on unacceptable. Seafood was fine but the sauce was way too salty. I love salty food and it was too salty for me. Daughters broccolini was the same. Overall, go for the view and have a few apps.

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  5. Reem

    San Diego1 review

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I wouldn’t recommend going to Duke’s. Very bad service. We had a reservation and were seated in a hot and sunny spot without shade. We asked to move the table so we can be under the shade but the waiter refuse to because the servers need to move a round but the customer is ok to burn under the sun. We also asked for ranch dressing, iced water and they took so long to bring it. The food was ok but took too long to serve us. Finally the waiter added tips to the check without our permission. Very bad and unpleasant experience.

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  6. Jason

    Denver / Colorado3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fish was over cooked but everything else was great

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  7. Lynda

    Virginia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Josh and Sean were great at the upstairs bar! Food was delicious and service was amazing.

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  8. Jessica

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful view, good food and great service. The fish and chips was fresh and perfectly fried.

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  9. Terri

    Minneapolis - St. Paul4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and patio views made for a wonderful night.

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  10. Jessica

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very limited food menu. Food not worth the price. You pay for the view and the ambiance. Won’t return.

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FAQs

Duke's La Jolla offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 454-5888.

Duke's La Jolla is rated 4.6 stars by 6860 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 192 times today
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
    Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:30 pm Open Mon–Thu 11:00 am–8:30 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
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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