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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   Rhoni VIP

   Los Angeles4 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

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

   We go to many Duke’s and they are never above par, but this one had to be the worst. We sat in a booth with no view of the ocean, which we drove 3 hours from LA to experience. The service was unexplainably poor, the smells omitting from the entrance to the seating area were terrifyingly bad, and the food was less than mediocre. Yikes…yikes. Needless to say, we experienced, and will not experience again.
   

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   Robert

   San Diego5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

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

   Always a great place to eat. The people are nice and always spreading aloha.
   

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   Eve

   San Diego2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

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

   We absolutely love coming to Duke’s and bring family and visitors here whenever they are in town. Gorgeous views great service and wonderful food. Can’t ask for anything better! 
   

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   Zoe VIP

   Baltimore6 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

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

   I’ve enjoyed Duke’s in the past and have always thought it was the perfect spot to bring friends and family for lunch with a water view. Unfortunately, this recent visit was a major letdown. I made a reservation two weeks in advance for a special occasion and specifically requested outdoor seating on the balcony. The only reason I chose to return was for the view. When we arrived, we were seated in the back near the restrooms and told that balcony seating required joining a separate waitlist—something that was never mentioned during the booking process. The staff wasn’t helpful and didn’t offer any solutions beyond the waitlist. The food alone isn’t good enough to warrant coming back without the full experience, especially when the main draw is the view. It’s disappointing that there's no way to guarantee balcony seating even with plenty of notice. I won’t be returning.
   

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   Tisha

   San Diego1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

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

   We had to send back two dishes for being overcooked. Appetizer (calamari) was overcooked and when we brought it to our server’s attention she stated it was “obviously burned”. Filet was ordered medium came out well done. For the price the food quality was disappointing.
   

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   Cindy

   San Diego5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

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

   I'm really loving Duke's! I always take my out of town company due to their excellent food selections, taste, and ambience - not to mention location - La Jolla!. Every time I've ordered - the entre' has been exceptionally tasty and cooked to perfection! I can't say enough great things about Dukes! If the have Ono (fish) -- order it! You will not be disappointed Very excellent mild fish!
   

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   Andrew VIP

   London16 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

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

   Our server was great but the food was poor. Very overpriced for what it was. My fish was $40 and it was overcooked Calamari starter was cold. Nice ambience and waiter though but won’t go back
   

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   Keith

   San Diego1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

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

   As always, Duke’s delivers! Our server, Aja, was spot on and patient with our group as a few of us arrived later than expected. She provided fantastic service. The plates were top notch! Of course we will be back!!
   

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   Theresa

   San Diego4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

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

   Our waitress was excellent and she was quick to take our order.
   

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    LORENA VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

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

    The service was slow and the Dukes Mai Tai didn’t taste like the Dukes Mai Tai’s in Waikiki.
    

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