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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
19:00
Booked 47 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
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 17:00–21:00 Fri 17:00–22:00 Bar Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–01:00
  • Phone number
    (858) 427-1500
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Christmas Eve

    US$95.00 per person

    24 Dec 2024 only
    Gather with your loved ones at Le Coq this Christmas Eve. We're looking forward to hosting you for a traditional Christmas dinner, with a French Slant. Your feast will feature 4 courses and bread service. Price per adult is $95 and price per child (12 & under) is $42.
    Christmas Eve photo
  • New Year's Eve Early Seating

    US$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

    US$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 - 17:00 - 21:00,Tue - Thu - 17:00 - 21:00
    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 291 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.
291 Reviews
  1. Carl

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. TENA

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  3. Mary

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  4. John

    Palm Springs

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is great!! The service it hands down the best wait staff service I have been to in San Diego !! The food is amazing and vibrant! If you have not been I highly recommend!!!!

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  5. Andrea

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good. The onion tart is a standout. The staff was attentive and thoughtful.

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  6. Marat

    VIP

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal experience both with service and food. We planned to try the restaurant when it opened, but somehow never had a chance to go. I’m so happy that we have an opportunity to go the other night. Such a fantastic experience. And, hour teenagers also requested to go on our next visit.

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  7. Gray

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food too salty. Fish overcooked. I love the ambiance but wish the food was better.

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  8. Rhonda

    VIP

    Richmond

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    i had the swordfish. while it is a dense fish i felt like it was still a bit overcooked.

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  9. Yasmine

    VIP

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second visit to Le Coq. The food was excellent each time. The service was great both visits. The servers are very personable and down to earth. The head chef even dropped food off at our table. All the dishes are done right and are very tasty.

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  10. David

    New York City

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Beautiful ambiance. Excellent steak. A place I would definitely try again

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FAQs

Le Coq is rated 4.5 stars by 291 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 47 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 17:00–21:00 Fri 17:00–22:00 Bar Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–01:00
  • 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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