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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
11:00 pm
Booked 26 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Early Seating

    USD 110.00 per person

    31 Dec 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

    USD 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

    4 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 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.

    Holiday Happy Hour photo

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

NoiseModerate

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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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.

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2 people
11:00 pm
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
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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