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Duke's La Jolla, San Diego, CA

Duke's La Jolla

4.6
4.6
6562 Reviews
$30 and under
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 186 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
  • 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 6,562 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

            Loved For

            • San Diego

              Most Booked

            • San Diego

              Most Booked

            Review summary

            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
            Duke's La Jolla offers a "spectacular view" of the ocean, making it an ideal spot for both casual and special occasions. The food is "delicious," with standout dishes like the macadamia-crusted Mahi Mahi and Hula Pie. Service is often "outstanding," though reservations can occasionally experience delays. Overall, a "wonderful experience."

            6,562 Reviews

            1. Jason

              San Diego

              1 review

              5.0

              1 review

              Dined today

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Duke’s on Sunday. I got the filet and my wife got the ribs and chicken. Both meals were great. The dessert was delicious we shared the KIMO’S ORIGINAL HULA PIE, which was enough for three of four people. The only problem with our experience was, we ate too much.

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            2. Jill

              Philadelphia

              11 reviews

              5.0

              11 reviews

              Dined today

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Our dinner was delicious! Our server was amazing! If we lived closer we would definitely return!

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            3. San Diego

              VIP

              San Diego

              60 reviews

              4.0

              60 reviews

              Dined 2 days ago

              1. Overall 4
              2. Food 4
              3. Service 4
              4. Ambience 4
              Great views and food was ok but slightly overpriced. Portions extremely small for the price.

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            4. Kirk

              VIP

              Dallas

              7 reviews

              5.0

              7 reviews

              Dined 2 days ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Always excellent. Sky did a great job. Don’t miss the Hula pie!

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            5. Blake

              San Diego

              1 review

              5.0

              1 review

              Dined 2 days ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              We had Sean as a server and he was so quick, and so lovely! We were just excited to be there and had no expectations but they were exceeded! We were never left waiting, he was always checking on us and they helped us celebrate our anniversary! The food was great and we were expecting to splurge but honestly it was very decently priced for the amount, the view, and the quality! Highly reccomend 😊

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            6. Mike

              VIP

              San Diego

              34 reviews

              5.0

              34 reviews

              Dined 3 days ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              We has the Ahi Steak with a side of Scallops. Food was excellent and our server was on the spot with suggestions and drinks. It was after sunset, so we cannot comment on the view. There were quite a few large parties with smaller children; noise level was higher due to the client mix, but still only moderate level.

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            7. Jerome

              VIP

              Greater Boston

              4 reviews

              5.0

              4 reviews

              Dined 4 days ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              My waiter was very good. Clear input, good disposition, good check ins.

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            8. Wendy

              San Francisco

              4 reviews

              5.0

              4 reviews

              Dined 5 days ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Another wonderful lunch. The servers at Dukes are consistently efficient and friendly.

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            9. R

              VIP

              Dallas

              56 reviews

              5.0

              56 reviews

              Dined 5 days ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              We had a late lunch at Duke’s on Christmas Day. The food and the service was excellent. Everyone was so friendly! Our server was amazing ( sorry I forgot her name)! We had the black bean pork nachos, a few drinks, and entrees ( coconut shrimp , Crusted mahi and ahi) Everything was so good. The Mac Nut Crusted Fish was a flavor fest for the palate. The layer under the panko is unbelievable. Jasmine rice was light& fluffy. The ahi bowl was wonderful as well. We finished by sharing the Hula cake! Dont miss out on that fantastic treat! We are definitely going back during our stay in La Jolla.

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            10. Michael

              VIP

              San Diego

              26 reviews

              5.0

              26 reviews

              Dined 5 days ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Our family of 5 were there for Christmas Eve dinner. We had reservations at 5:15 pm and were seated promptly. The service was very nice and took our drink orders and appetizer orders right away. We've been here many times before and had always enjoyed the ahi taco and calamari. This time I also had a Caesar salad which was good. The bar ran out of Bombay so could not have my usual Bombay tonic but substituted Tanqueray which was fine. The entrees included the Duke's fish, steamed fish and shrimp in the banana leaves, a filet medium rare and the seafood hot pot. And of course, you can't finish a meal without Hula pie. Our only wish for Christmas: have Prime Rib like they have at Duke's Huntington Beach. Otherwise, the experience was enjoyable and we shall be back.

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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 6562 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 186 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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