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Le Coq

$50 and over

Contemporary French

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Hot spot
Romantic

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

Location
7837 Herschel Ave, San Diego, CA 92037-4408
Neighborhood
La Jolla
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Wine

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.
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.

Offers

Holiday Happy Hour
Dec 4, 2024 - Dec 27, 2024
Sun - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Tue - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tis the season for burgers! This December, swing by the bar Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 6pm for a holiday happy hour featuring our Dirty and Classic Burgers.

What 298 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

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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.

298 Reviews

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Robert
VIP
San Diego
127 reviews
2.0
127 reviews
Dined 1 day 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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Tara
VIP
San Diego
19 reviews
3.0
19 reviews
Dined 1 day 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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Andrea
VIP
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious. Romantic. Great renovation. Beautiful atmosphere.
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Stephania
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day 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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John
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best dinning experience I’ve had in years . First time for me at Le Coq , welcomed by the general manager Jacky Fales. The bartender Randy delivered a unique tequila drink. Before heading off to dinner met the proprietor DP, he discussed the menu we would see . Gave us some of his favorites. Meal was excellent along with the service. Definitely going back when I come to town again
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Monica
VIP
Mexico City
99 reviews
5.0
99 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything we ordered was delish. We started with the bread and butter which is always great. We then had the bistro and celery salad, always a great choice, very tasty. The pork croquettes are delish. The swordfish, chicken,lamb and short ribs are all super delicious, the potato cakes with egg roe are awesome, the sautéed mushrooms are super tasty. Finally the cheesecake and pistacho desserts are a great finally.
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Justin
VIP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible dinner. Not a single miss on the menu impossible to pick a favorite.
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Carl
Los Angeles
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome atmosphere and service. Loved it and would highly recommend this wonderful place!
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TENA
San Diego
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous place to have drinks at the bar as well for dinner. Amazing environment and the food was simple unreal. Service was outstanding. Highly recommend it.
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Mary
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was outstanding, drinks were great, food was amazing. We got the onion tart to start, steak frites and gnocchi for entrees with a side of crispy potatoes.
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FAQs

Le Coq is rated 4.5 stars by 298 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Website
http://lecoq.com/
Phone number
(858) 427-1500

Le Coq

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Experiences

New Year's Eve Early Seating

NYE Late Seating

Offers

Holiday Happy Hour

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What 298 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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