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Le Coq, San Diego, CA
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Le Coq

$50 and over
Contemporary French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 51 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Fancy
Le Coq is James Beard Best Chef finalist Tara Monsod’s new wave French steakhouse. Inspired by the modern Parisian culinary landscape, chef Tara reinvents classic dishes through her signature approach, blending cross-cultural references and ingredients for a distinctly SoCal expression of French cuisine. Bright touches and hyper-seasonal products ground the menu with San Diego style, while nods to chef Tara’s Southeast Asian background are interwoven throughout. Located in downtown La Jolla in a 1930’s historic building with exposed brick walls, steel trusses, and a barrel-vaulted ceiling. Into this storied shell is inserted a posh 1970’s diner club.

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Executive chef: Tara Monsod

From the OpenTable editors: The latest hotspot from powerhouse restaurant group Puffer Malarkey Collective, Le Coq is where you go for modern takes on French classics with SoCal and Asian influences. James Beard Award-nominated chef Tara Monsod dazzles with standout dishes like a duck l’orange with tamarind puree, kumquat, and chicory. Original exposed brick walls in the historic 1930s building, red velvet booths, and lush plants add to the swanky Parisian vibe.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French, French, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (858) 427-1500
  • Website
    http://lecoq.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Early Seating

    $110.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Ring in 2025 with us at Le Coq! We will offer a pre-fixe menu with 4 courses, bread service, and opulent add-ons. The last seating will offer a champagne toast and DJ music. Price is $110 for the early seatings and $130/ea 8:00pm and later.
    New Year's Eve Early Seating Photo

  • NYE Late Seating

    $130.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Ring in 2025 with us at Le Coq! We will offer a pre-fixe menu with 4 courses, bread service, and opulent add-ons. The last seating will offer a champagne toast and DJ music. Price is $110 for the early seatings and $130/ea 8:00pm and later.

Menu

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What 305 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Le Coq in La Jolla offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing cocktails" and a "fantastic atmosphere." Guests rave about the creative menu, featuring dishes like chicken skin butter and tuna tartare. While some found it "a bit pricey," the "excellent service" and exquisite presentation make it a top choice for special occasions.

305 Reviews

  1. Stephanny

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to celebrate my birthday, the food the service and the place was just amazing! Highly recommended.

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  2. Allie

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing time at Le Coq. Staff and atmosphere are great- food is excellent. Haven't had anything I didn't like. Faves are celery salad, chicken skin butter, pork croquettes and the roast chicken.

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  3. Michele

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I ordered the rack of lamb and it was delicious. The celery salad very tasty and the desserts are all wonderful.

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  4. Lindsey

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal, beautiful ambience, crude was the highlight.

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  5. Natalia

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible place! Highly recommend for a romantic night out.

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  6. Patsy

    VIP

    Vancouver

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service& classic French food:) Get the caviar butter!

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  7. Robert

    VIP

    San Diego

    128 reviews

    2.0

    128 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We had to wait 40 minutes past our reserved time for a table. The service at the bar in the interim was mediocre! The preset holiday dinner menu was changed which was disappointing, although the changed menu was adequate. Dishes were of mixed quality, but mostly pretty good. In general, the place has more flash than substance!

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  8. Tara

    VIP

    San Diego

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Set menus are never as good. This proved to be too here. Preferred the a la carte. Starter fine. Main didn’t match expectations. Dessert forgettable.

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  9. Andrea

    VIP

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious. Romantic. Great renovation. Beautiful atmosphere.

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  10. Stephania

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went these for Christmas dinner and it was a good experience.

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FAQs

Le Coq is rated 4.5 stars by 305 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 51 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Le Coq

7837 Herschel Ave, San Diego, CA 92037-4408

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French, French, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Wine
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