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Bistro du Marché by Tapenade, San Diego, CA

Bistro du Marché by Tapenade

4.9
4.9
1448 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Named after La Jolla’s popular Open Aire Farmer’s Market, Bistro du Marché allows chef Diot to work closely with farmers to incorporate the finest local flavors into his dishes. Led by Cheffe Amélie Gadoum, Bistro du Marché incorporates quality ingredients and rigorous French technique. Signature dish includes Wild Mushroom Ravioli in Port wine Sauce. One of the specialties: Un Coq au Vin "Ivre de Bourgogne" Organic Chicken Braised in Red Wine Sauce, Yukon Gold Mashed Potato, Carrot, Mushrooms.

Bistro du Marché is based on the culinary concept of “bistronomie”, that emerged in Paris. Bistronomie, is a play on words on the concepts of “bistro” and “gastronomie”. It is a form of French cuisine that emphasizes the blending of haute gastronomic expertise, seasonality, and the traditional “cuisine de terroir” found in bistros across France. The youthfulness of the bistronomie movement has succeeded in reinvigorating French classic cuisine, and raised the bar of traditional French bistros.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Contemporary French
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 551-7500 ext. 1
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jean Michel Diot
  • Catering
    We can welcome private events of 60 guests for restaurant by out
  • Private party facilities
    Restaurant buy out. Inquire information by calling Sylvie Diot 858-551-7500 ext 1. You may leave a message and your call will be returned in a timely maner.
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Cross street
    Between Pearl Street and Genter Street
  • Parking details
    Parking available on Girard Avenue as well as on Pearl Street.
  • Public transit
    The closest bus stop to Bistro du Marché is located on Girard Avenue & Kline Street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,448 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    French

  • San Diego

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistro du Marché by Tapenade shines with "exceptional food and service." Guests rave about the authentic French cuisine, featuring standout dishes like steak tartare and duck confit. The "warm and friendly" atmosphere and attentive staff create memorable dining experiences. Outdoor seating evokes European charm. Perfect for special occasions or a casual evening out.

1,448 Reviews
  1. Cynthia

    San Francisco

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bistro du Marche never disappoints. The ambiance transports you to a French village where the staff offer their recommendations, and the chef puts her personal touch on traditional favorites as well as more modern dishes. The fall menu is wonderful, especially the Hokkaido scallops with butternut squash risotto. Plus, save room for the chocolate tart with caramelized bananas or the Ile Flottante.

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  2. Meredith

    Austin

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing culinary experience! The food is exceptional and service is extraordinary. Not a lot of choices for gluten intolerance but I did enjoy the branzino .

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  3. Josie

    Phoenix

    96 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    96 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An outstanding dining experience. We enjoyed it so much, we made a reservation for another night before we leave town.

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  4. Fernando

    San Diego

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I love coming here. It's a bit of a drive from San Marcos, but the food is always good as well as the service.

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  5. michael

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The sole was superb. The only thing that could have made it better would be to serve it with boiled peeled new potatoes with parsley and a touch of butter. One comment. Your food is always excellent, but it would be good to have a few items on the menu that change much more often to provide more variety to habitués like us.

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  6. erwin

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I used to eat at tapenade often but this was my first time at Bistro. We had a wonderful meal. Everything was perfect. We just returned from a month in France and this was as good a meal as we had during our trip. The quenelles were excellent; filet perfect. Excellent service and great ambiance. Not surprising. Years ago when I lived in Manhattan I ate at Jean Michel’s NY restaurants. He knows food and how to operate a top flight restaurant. Highly recommended.

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  7. Jaroslava

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an outstanding culinary experience! Sipping a delicious red with promptly served appetizers was a great starts. Every bite of a Boeuf en Tournedos filet was heavenly. Quennelles dish with a side of French beans was perfect treat for my tummy. Thanks God, I got 2nd. stomach: one for the main meal, one for the desert - my favorite Le Flottante with Toasted almonds dipped in Caramel Sauce and Creme Anglaise completed this beautiful blissful dinner. I am dreaming about my next visit. MERCI!

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  8. B

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasurable experience, great food, amazing service.

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  9. federico

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience, food, service and cost. Just an awesome classy restaurant.

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  10. teresa

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bistro Du Marche is an outstanding restaurant! We eat there at least once a week. With Chef Amelie in the kitchen, the food is always fresh and delicious. From traditional French seasonal favorites like Boar to delicate Endive salad, the Chef has attention to detail we notice and appreciate. With Maitre d’ Hadrian Paquet’s (Maitre d’ of the year 2024 Ranch and Coast) team offering caring service and a cozy bistro atmosphere, it’s a home away from home, a place to bring your guests-to-impress and a place to linger and enjoy every last bite and sip of wine.

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FAQs

Bistro du Marché by Tapenade offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 551-7500 ext. 1.

Bistro du Marché by Tapenade is rated 4.9 stars by 1448 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bistro du Marché by Tapenade

7437 Girard Ave., San Diego, CA 92037

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Pearl Street and Genter Street
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Contemporary French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking available on Girard Avenue as well as on Pearl Street.
  • Public transit
    The closest bus stop to Bistro du Marché is located on Girard Avenue & Kline Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jean Michel Diot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (858) 551-7500 ext. 1
  • Catering
    We can welcome private events of 60 guests for restaurant by out
  • Private party facilities
    Restaurant buy out. Inquire information by calling Sylvie Diot 858-551-7500 ext 1. You may leave a message and your call will be returned in a timely maner.
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