Duke’s La Jolla, established in 2015 on its perch overlooking The Cove at 1216 Prospect St., continues to deliver the spirit of aloha to diners taking in its Hawaiian-style fare.
As one of six Duke’s restaurants (three in Hawaii and three in Southern California), the La Jolla location offers weekday lunch, daily dinner and weekend brunch, plus tropical drinks at the Barefoot Bar and live entertainment.
The first Duke’s restaurant opened in the 1980s on Kauai, and they all pay homage to Duke Kahanamoku, a six-time Olympic medalist in swimming and a legendary surfer who is said to have pioneered modern surfing.
The La Jolla Light asked the following questions of Mary Watson, events manager and community relations coordinator for Duke’s La Jolla, to find out more.
Q. How would you describe Duke’s mission?
A. Our mission statement: to create timeless memories and lifelong friendships with sunsets and aloha.
Q. What makes Duke’s unique compared with similar businesses?
A. We offer traditional Hawaiian food and bring the Hawaiian culture of aloha to the mainland. We treat all our guests as “ohana,” which means family in Hawaiian.
Q. What’s new with Duke’s that you want everyone to know about?
A. We have $10 mai tais and live music every Friday [and] live music on Sunday and Tuesday. There are new promotions for fall and winter coming soon. Check our website frequently for details.
Q. What are the benefits of doing business in La Jolla?
A. There are several business opportunities in La Jolla, and oceanfront views. Come to Duke’s on your lunch break or for a business meeting with clients.
Duke’s La Jolla is open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and for dinner from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 4:30 to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Brunch is served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, visit dukeslajolla.com or call (858) 454-5888.
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