“ To my surprise, the view of this restaurant is spectacular during sunset. Easy to find. Some street parking but best to come by uber. Came here with a group of 7 for a company group outing. This place is great for big groups, company meal, or romantic dinner. Their outdoor patio dining is where to sit at. I almost felt like I was in Hawaii. The staff were very accommodating as we wanted to sit closer to the ledge to see the water. I didn’t know how everyone’s food tasted but my husband’s and my dishes were good. For appetizers, we tried their ‘crab wontons’ and ‘panko crusted calamari’. I loved the crab wontons had a good amount of filling that you didn’t need the sauce. That is how it should be like. The squid in the calamari could be a tiny bit softer. I think it was a little overcooked but still tasted good with the sauce. We had their Mai Tai and Lavender Colada. The Mai Tai was all alcohol but better that way for the price! Haha The Lavender Colada, you have to add dark rum on top. It was good but did not taste any lavender in it but the coloring. I had their Hot Pot and it was excellent. Flavor of the coconut broth was so good, I finished the soup. It came with a small lobster tail, mussels and white fish. A good balance. My husband’s had the ‘Filet Mignon’. I thought it was cooked well with good seasoning. Didn’t like the corn with it though but then I am not really into corn. They only have two desserts that we liked and that was the Hula pie and Key Lime Pie. Key Lime Pie is the one to get! I love the crust! You just have to be wary if you are not sitting underneath the big umbrellas as outdoor eating attracts the birds. Make sure you are fully underneath the umbrella. Still a great place for service, food and views. Totally recommended this place. ”

“ Solid Hawaiian restaurant with incredible views of the Pacific Ocean. Calamari was okay, coconut shrimp was good and the macademia nut crusted fish was the real star. Hula pie was impressive but one note. Go here for the view, food is decent but the view and atmosphere take it to the next level. ”

“ We stopped by Duke’s La Jolla on our way back to Los Angeles after visiting the La Jolla Cove, and it turned out to be one of the highlights of the trip. It happened to be Restaurant Week, so we took advantage of their specials—and wow, the food was fantastic. The poke tacos especially stood out, fresh and full of flavor. We sat in the back overlooking the ocean and mountains, and the view alone was worth the stop calm, scenic, and relaxing. The staff were friendly, attentive, and our server went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. If you’re in La Jolla Cove, I definitely recommend stopping here. Great food, amazing views, and a welcoming atmosphere make Duke’s a must-visit. ”

“ We came here on a recommendation for the views and the food—and both delivered beautifully. The service was warm and attentive, the non-alcoholic mixed drinks were refreshingly delicious, and the food was just as satisfying. We especially enjoyed learning about Duke’s history and its impact on the local community—it added a meaningful layer to the experience. A memorable visit all around! ”

“ My wife and I stopped in for dinner during our first time in the San Diego area and we were very pleased. First, I'd like to say Sean S. was an awesome waiter. From providing recommendations, to being warm and welcoming, it was a delight to have him as our server. The food was very good. We shared the panko crusted calimari and enjoyed our Furikake Ahi Steak and sautéed macadamia nut and herb crusted fish dinner. There's a great selection of beers and cocktails as well, like a virgin lavender pina collada that my wife had. But the real show stealer is the hula pie. Incredible, really left an impression. It's enormous and the hot fudge just brings it all together. ”