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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
22:00
Booked 43 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 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

What 413 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Le Coq dazzles with an "impeccable, attentive and welcoming" service and an "exquisite" culinary experience. The restaurant boasts a "beautiful venue," "exotic and playful" decor, and a vibrant ambiance. Standouts include the "delicious" steak frites, gnocchi, and the pistachio Paris-Brest. A must-visit for a delightful evening.
413 Reviews
  1. Tom

    Poconos3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wednesday night chicken special to die for. Great option. Also had the mussels and onion tart. Every looks great

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  2. Kathleen VIP

    San Diego26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it!! Great food, service and really enjoyed the lively atmosphere. The basque cheesecake was unbelievable. And you have to get the baguette.

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  3. Clara

    San Diego4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Noisy restaurant and only half full on a Thursday evening at 7. The food was good, 'though not outstanding. The menu was quite limited. Presentation was definitely poor an unimaginative.

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  4. Carina

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for our anniversary and the service was spectacular! Our waiter went above and beyond and had a very charismatic personality. We went on a Sunday night and it was not as busy so it felt very intimate and we were able to enjoy the ambience a little more. Their food is really good and their deserts left me wanting seconds.

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  5. DeniseG

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Baguette was a disappointment not at all like we’ve had in Paris we order steak frites and it was cold service was terrible and it was not busy had to keep flagging the guy over to order drinks and wi e

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  6. Sasha VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was chaotic…everything from hostesses, bartenders, and waitstaff seemed inexperienced and lacked care and interest. Food was okay to good. Not worth going back

    3 people found this helpful

  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent, food was delicious, we had great time.

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  8. AlmaV

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience with our waitress. Very sweet and attentive.

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  9. Sue VIP

    San Diego13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner at Le Coq. The interior is beautiful. The service was outstanding, and the food was delicious. We loved the baguette - they make them just the way I like best, crunchy on the outside and a bit chewy inside, and the butter was sooo good. I want to buy some of that butter. Steak frites was excellent as was the lamb, and a large portion. Also loved the tuna tartare, interesting combination - I’d never had it served with a cream sauce. Definitely also recommend the Pomme Darphin - crispy on the outside, melt in your mouth shredded potatoes on the inside. We were celebrating 3 birthdays, and the staff took excellent care of us. We will definitely look forward to going back.

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  10. Thomas VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our fourth visit to Le Coq  and once again we are very pleased with the service and quality. Sergio, our waiter was very knowledgeable and attentive. The owner Chris Puffer was gracious and entertaining. We will certainly return again.

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Le Coq is rated 4.6 stars by 413 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
22:00
Booked 43 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 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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