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Duke's La Jolla, San Diego, CA

Duke's La Jolla

4.6
4.6
6583 Reviews
$30 and under
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 103 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
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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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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Menu

kids 10 & under

Lunch & Dinner

all items come with choice of rice, fries, or fresh fruit

  • 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

            Last updated: May 9, 2024

            What 6,583 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
            • 4.6Service
            • 4.6Ambience
            • 4.3Value

            Noise • Moderate

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            • San Diego

              Most Booked

            Review summary

            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
            Duke's La Jolla offers a vibrant oceanfront dining experience with a "known and very good" reputation for delicious food. The "amazing view" of La Jolla Cove is a major highlight, complemented by a diverse menu featuring favorites like Hula Pie. Despite occasional service hiccups, Duke's remains a "must visit" for its location and Hawaiian-inspired atmosphere.

            6,583 Reviews

            1. marina

              VIP

              San Diego

              42 reviews

              1.0

              42 reviews

              Dined today

              1. Overall 1
              2. Food 1
              3. Service 1
              4. Ambience 5
              I have no words other than this experience should have never happened and was so bad. Jess M was our server and it was obvious she did not desire to be there let alone serve. We never know what anyone is going through so I was very kind and tried to engage her, but she did not appear to have any inclination of desire to do her job. She was not rude, just bored and bothered. I would recommend requesting that you don’t have her serve you if you want to enjoy your experience. She came and asked if we were ready to order with no greeting. I had to ask if there were any specials which she then shared. My brother and nephew both ordered filets, medium, and my husband ordered teryiaki siriloin medium well. The two medium filets arrived beyond well done. I very politely showed her that they were both very well done, immediately. There was zero apology. She asked in a way that showed us we were bothering her, “do you want me to have them remake them?” At that point both my brother and nephew said, “no”, because we didn’t want to wait another 45 minutes. I still emphasized and showed her how well done they were and asked if she could please tell and show the manager so they could see just how bad it was. She said she would, yet no manager ever came over…and that was because she never told a manager, which I assumed was the case but later confirmed with Corey, the manager (after we checked out). My husband’s steak was delivered medium rare - red and bloody - when he ordered it medium well. He didn’t eat it, outside of cutting around the steak to eat the very end pieces. We didn’t say anything to our server since she didn’t care about the two overdone filet and seemed bothered, but she absolutely saw it for herself and didn’t acknowledge it let alone ask about it or apologize. I paid the bill, still tipped 16% (typically I tip 25%), which she didn’t earn. After I paid, I gave feedback to the manager, as I didn’t want it to appear like we wanted something. Shameful experience.

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            2. Lesley

              Seattle

              4 reviews

              4.0

              4 reviews

              Dined today

              1. Overall 4
              2. Food 4
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              We had a great time at Dukes! The service was excellent and the view exquisite. Ask for a table on the terrace.

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            3. brian

              San Diego

              12 reviews

              5.0

              12 reviews

              Dined today

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Dukes has the best views and ambiance, and such a great price point! Service was friendly, professional and efficient. We had a great time celebrating our daughter's 21st birthday!

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            4. David

              VIP

              Washington DC

              28 reviews

              5.0

              28 reviews

              Dined 4 days ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Great food brought me back to HI. The view was amazing

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            5. Keri

              San Diego

              2 reviews

              5.0

              2 reviews

              Dined 4 days ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Excellent steak and seafood, service was great, and the view of La Jolla Cove was amazing! I highly recommend this place!

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            6. Natacha

              San Diego

              22 reviews

              5.0

              22 reviews

              Dined 5 days ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Always a good place in all aspects Food, service, ambiance, value, view.

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            7. Rich

              San Diego

              1 review

              5.0

              1 review

              Dined 5 days ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Great food and great service! The view was awesome!

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            8. Delia

              VIP

              San Francisco

              3 reviews

              5.0

              3 reviews

              Dined 7 days ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Awesome service, great food and drinks as well. Will be back !!

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            9. kerry

              VIP

              New York City

              7 reviews

              5.0

              7 reviews

              Dined 7 days ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Highly recommend, everything about Dukes was great.

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            10. Leonie

              VIP

              London

              8 reviews

              4.0

              8 reviews

              Dined on January 2, 2025

              1. Overall 4
              2. Food 4
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              We love Duke’s, we have visited most of them and this particular one before. Great evening, location but on this occasion the food took ages to arrive and was a little over done. The server however was great, good communicator and gave us a free Hula Pie, for the delay, bonus! Perhaps an off night, so we will be back I am sure.

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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 6583 OpenTable diners.

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

            Make a reservation

            2 people
            7:00 PM
            Booked 103 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
              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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