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: 4.6

4.6 (6841)

$30 and under

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

1216 Prospect Street, San Diego, CA 92037

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2 people

Jun 23, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 153 times today

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
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
(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.

Location
1216 Prospect Street, San Diego, CA 92037
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

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Popular dishes

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

What 6,841 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

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San Diego
Most Booked
San Diego
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Duke's La Jolla offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and "amazing views." Guests rave about the "great service" and the "beautiful ocean view" which enhances the ambiance. Popular dishes include fish tacos and the signature Hula Pie. Ideal for special occasions, Duke's is a must-visit spot.

6,841 Reviews

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Dale VIP
Fayetteville / Northwest Arkansas42 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always a great experience.. good food and a great view....
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Carol VIP
Los Angeles6 reviews
2.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Very disappointing. My cocktail had very little alcohol but tasted good. My grandson’s fish and chips was awful. Overcooked , tough fish and maybe 8 fries in the plate. My salad for $18 was minuscule. My husband’s fish was tasteless.
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Dolores
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good customer service. Great views and food.
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Laura
New Orleans / Louisiana34 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We’ve been here many times. Great vibe and location. I just don’t think their food is great…it’s fine but not overwhelming by any stretch.
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Kylie VIP
Orange County2 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I’ve been to a few Duke’s locations (mainly in Hawaii) and the quality at those locations is way better than the La Jolla one. The eggs Benedict and Mac nut crusted fish were sub par at best. The service was mediocre - we could barely hear what our waitress was saying. Would not come back here.
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F VIP
San Diego165 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
#1 is the staff! Very friendly and paid special attention to some extra needs/requests we had. Great job. #2 is the food. While they did have some traditional dishes, nothing was prepared just average- it was all over the top! And #3 is the view. Couldn’t be better. And we were lucky enough to have the best table in the restaurant (corner outside table). First time at Dukes and certainly will not be the last!
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Abril
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great ! The view was beautiful! Great place to celebrate a birthday .
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Lori
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went here to celebrate our 25th Anniversary and were really pleased that we chose this restaurant. They had reserved a great table with a view for us and there was a small placerd on the table wishing us a Happy Anniversary which I thought was a nice touch. We were also given a complimentary key lime pie which was delicious. My husband had the Seafood Hot Pot and I had the Mac Nut crusted fish. Both were prepared very well. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The service was great as well.
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Diane VIP
San Diego6 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Always a great view., Waiter was great and friendly. Food was good, but not outstanding. The same meal could’ve been had at the spot across the street for much less money. Also the hula pie, which was good, is large, but the ice cream is mediocre. Should be using something like Häagen-Dazs or a higher quality.. Again for the price not outstanding.If you make special request, be sure to check in with the people at the front desk to make sure that they know what they are. There was confusion.
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jacki
San Diego2 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We ordered the rib appetizers, they were skimpy, the coconut shrimp, very large and delicious, and split the Hulu Pie for dessert, very delicious!!
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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 6841 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 23, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 153 times today

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

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.

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Duke's La Jolla

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About this restaurant

Additional information

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Popular dishes

Fish Tacos

Coconut Shrimp

Key Lime Pie

Menu

Lunch & Dinner

Cheeseburger$9.50

Fried Chicken$11.00

Fresh Fish & Chips$13.00

Mac & Cheese$8.50

Teriyaki Chicken$11.00

What 6,841 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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