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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 19 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 394 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Le Coq offers a delightful dining experience in a beautiful setting with "exceptional service" and "terrific food." Guests rave about the "amazing" gnocchi, onion tart, and innovative cocktails. While the ambiance and decor are "impressive," some find the music too loud. Perfect for special occasions or a romantic night out.

394 Reviews
  1. Debbi

    VIP

    San Diego

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious dinner. Our waiter Nick was super at helping us choose between all the menu options and he didn't steer us wrong. We will definitely be back again.

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  2. Tiffany

    VIP

    San Diego

    91 reviews

    5.0

    91 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing night out! Everything about Le Coq is superb, except for the dessert we shared. The renovation to the space is spectacular. The decor is super stylish and has an upscale vibe. We loved when the DJ started mixing-she was so good. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable and answered al of our questions with a smile. The sommelier was fabulous and we chatted about several of their selections. The tomahawk pork chop is a big, fatty, luscious chop. The filet was super tender and outstanding especially with the bordelaise sauce. The celery salad is refreshing and interesting. What’s treat of flavors. The creamed spinach is to die for and the potatoes were creamy and rich. We had the baguette with butter and jam. The home made raspberry jam was the perfect complement to the salty butter. Cocktails were awesome! The evening was expensive but worth it!

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  3. MICHAEL

    VIP

    San Diego

    46 reviews

    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Third time at this place! It is great. Good menu and service. The tuna tatar is one of the best I have had.

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  4. David

    VIP

    Guadalajara

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exquisite food with a very nice ambiance, great music and a great atmosphere, specially if you want to have a great evening with friends or someone close to you. I loved it and definitely would recommend it and will go back again.

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  5. Shanell

    VIP

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance is wonderful and very lovely! The food is absolutely not worth what you’re paying for. Baguette with the chicken skin butter and blueberry jam - 5/5 (bread & butter is always good!) Steak Frites - 4/5 and they are drenched in a sauce very similar to au jus Roast Chicken - 2/5 this was highly rated on yelp & open table but it is truly a big piece of rotisserie chicken on the bone that was so dry and smelled like the Costco rotisserie Pomme Puree - 4.5/5 simply mashed potato’s Pomme Darphin - 4/5 a nice big tater tot The food isn’t bad, the taste is just worth the price you’re paying. If you’re looking for a good vibe, the restaurant itself has life to it but I would only recommend going for drinks.

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  6. Neil

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This is my 4th time at this restaurant. The food is mediocre and overpriced. Beverages and wine are overpriced. The ambience is nice but the noise level is high. I’ll probably not go back for a long time.

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  7. Antron

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great, whoever came up with that pistachio dessert needs a raise.

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  8. Christie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food with a wonderful atmosphere. The crudo is a hit as well as the chicory salad. The gnocchi was a delight.

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  9. Marco

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfection is probably the only word that should be used to describe our experience. We will be making another visit soon! If you are out of town and you are having to choose one place to eat it better be at Le Coq if not you are missing out. Randall was amazing as well made our experience one to cherish.

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  10. Bob

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second visit, our first was shortly after they opened. The food is fantastic and even though the place was packed, the service was such that our meal was perfectly paced.

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Le Coq is rated 4.5 stars by 394 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Le Coq

7837 Herschel Ave, San Diego, CA 92037-4408

Additional information

  • Area
    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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