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Duke's La Jolla, San Diego, CA

Duke's La Jolla

4.6
4.6
6599 Reviews
$30 and under
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people
19:00
Booked 97 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 6,599 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

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Duke's La Jolla offers an "amazing view" of La Jolla Cove, paired with "great food" and "friendly service". Notable dishes include the "delicious" ahi tacos and "unique" macadamia nut hummus. While some mention the occasional service delay, the "exceptional" Hula Pie dessert and "beautiful ambiance" keep guests returning for special occasions.

6,599 Reviews
  1. Martha

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to celebrate my husband’s three months sobriety birthday. The waitress was wonderful and very attentive. Food is delicious and we certainly will be back again.

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  2. Mariane

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and fair price. Amazing service. Best ambiance. Will come back many times.

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  3. Steven

    VIP

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    It was terrible, I asked for indoor warm and view, go outdoor very cold no heater near enough to feel , even food got cold

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  4. Kathy

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was absolutely fantastic! Great atmosphere - looking out over the water!

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  5. Doug

    VIP

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Long wait, food cold, very inadequate dealing with my wifes allergy.

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  6. Michael

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I was completely satisfied with the preparation of the Mai Mai fish dish that I ordered and felt it was definitely worth the price. The vegetables that accompanied the fish were cooked very well and that together with the glass of wine I ordered provided for a vey enjoyable meal. I dined on a Thursday evening about 6pm and it wasn't crowed at that time. I was comfortable with the noise level in the restaurant and the ambience was pleasant.

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  7. Scott

    VIP

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great, cool wind but they heated the patio with heat lamps. Food was delicious & service so good. The hula pie was delicious, definitely be back.

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  8. Mac

    VIP

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing, the ocean view is unbeatable and the kind service made for an amazing night!

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  9. Alison

    VIP

    Salt Lake City

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Wow, were we ever disappointed. First impression by host was very poor. Looked at us and waited for us to tell him we had a reservation. Then he quite literally waved his hand at us and told us to go upstairs and give them our name. We didn’t know we would be seated outside. Heaters weren’t adequate and they couldn’t accommodate us in their few inside tables. Server took forever to greet us and take drink orders. Told us he wasn’t sure they made skinny margaritas or served tea. Floors were dirty. Table was uneven. By the time he came back for food orders, we were done. Cold and hungry so we left.

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  10. Kate

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic location for a wonderful dining experience. I came from New Mexico to Celebrate my birthday at Dukes!!!!!

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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 6599 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 97 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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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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