Bistro du Marché by Tapenade

4.9

1462 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Named after La Jolla’s popular Open Aire Farmer’s Market, Bistro du Marché allows chef Diot to work closely with farmers to incorporate the finest local flavors into his dishes. Led by Cheffe Amélie Gadoum, Bistro du Marché incorporates quality ingredients and rigorous French technique. Signature dish includes Wild Mushroom Ravioli in Port wine Sauce. One of the specialties: Un Coq au Vin "Ivre de Bourgogne" Organic Chicken Braised in Red Wine Sauce, Yukon Gold Mashed Potato, Carrot, Mushrooms.

Bistro du Marché is based on the culinary concept of “bistronomie”, that emerged in Paris. Bistronomie, is a play on words on the concepts of “bistro” and “gastronomie”. It is a form of French cuisine that emphasizes the blending of haute gastronomic expertise, seasonality, and the traditional “cuisine de terroir” found in bistros across France. The youthfulness of the bistronomie movement has succeeded in reinvigorating French classic cuisine, and raised the bar of traditional French bistros.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Bistro, Contemporary French
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(858) 551-7500 ext. 1
Website
http://www.bistrodumarche.net/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jean Michel Diot
Catering
We can welcome private events of 60 guests for restaurant by out
Private party facilities
Restaurant buy out. Inquire information by calling Sylvie Diot 858-551-7500 ext 1. You may leave a message and your call will be returned in a timely maner.

Location
7437 Girard Ave., San Diego, CA 92037
Neighborhood
La Jolla
Cross street
Between Pearl Street and Genter Street
Parking details
Parking available on Girard Avenue as well as on Pearl Street.
Public transit
The closest bus stop to Bistro du Marché is located on Girard Avenue & Kline Street.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

East Coast Codfish$28.00
Polenta, Ratatouille, Provençale, Fennel, Lemon & Caper Beurre Blanc
Faroe Island Salmon$26.00
Creamed Baby Spinach, Fingerling Potato, Sauce Simple
Aged Prime Beef Tenderloin$30.00
Black Peppercorn "Sauce au Poivre", French Fries, Mesclun Salad
Traditional Coq au Vin$26.00
Slowly Braised in Burgundy Red Wine Sauce, Yukon Gold Mashed Potato
Duck Leg Confit$28.00
Albufera Sauce, Yukon Gold Mashed Potato, Spring Vegetable Medley
Wild Mushroom Ravioli$24.00
Port Wine & White Truffle Sauce, Aged Parmesan "Reggiano"
Artisanal Spaghetti Bolognese$26.00
Braised Beef, Tomato, Parmesan Reggiano, Olive Oil

Desserts

Julian Apple "Tarte Tatin"$10.00
Salted Caramel Sauce, Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream
Light "Floating Island" Meringue$10.00
Vanilla Creme Anglaise, Caramel Sauce, Roasted Almonds
Warm Bitter Chocolate "Fondant"$10.00
Mixed Berry Coulis, Vanilla Creme Anglaise

What 1,462 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Best Food
San Diego
French
San Diego
Best Food
San Diego
French

Review summary

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Bistro du Marché by Tapenade in La Jolla offers "the best French restaurant experience" with exceptional cuisine and service. Diners rave about its "casual, European ambiance" and "delicious food" like duck confit and branzino. Despite occasional noise, the "warm, friendly service" and authentic French atmosphere make it a neighborhood favorite.

1,462 Reviews

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Linda
VIP
San Diego
80 reviews
5.0
80 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is always exceptional. Service is spot on. This is a great restaurant for celebrating or just having a fabulous meal.
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Rossana
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Bistro du Marche, it’s always on point. High quality everything, it’s been our go to restaurant all our adult life. It’s a La Jolla staple.
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Susan
VIP
New Mexico
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous French restaurant. The food was excellent. Scallops were cooked perfectly. The branzino preparation was outstanding. Delicious desserts to choose from. A wonderful restaurant that we will return to next time we visit.
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Paul
VIP
San Diego
89 reviews
4.0
89 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Consistently good French food. We eat here regularly.
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Roberto
San Diego
126 reviews
5.0
126 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second visit to Bistro du Marche' this month for dinner prior to an event at the La Jolla Music Society's "The Conrad". We shared the Country Pate' appetizer and found it delightful. To accompany the Pate' we shared an Old Fashioned which was superb. My wife had the Slow Braised Wild Boar on pasta and I had the Venison. Both were very flavorful and tender. Ariana was, once again, our waitress and remains friendly and attentive. We brought our own wine a 2016 Chateau Beaucastel chateauneuf-de-pape which paired perfectly with our entrees. Looking forward to our next visit in the New Year.
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Leila
VIP
San Diego
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
It’s French food for untraveled Americans. The endive salad was very good but the duck and branzino were merely adequate. I was surprised that the water that was brought to our table tasted like my pool, luckily it was quickly taken away and replaced with Evian. I wish they would get a better chef.
Bistro du Marché by TapenadeResponded on December 12, 2024
Leila: As per my reading: “French food for??? Seriously. We have never heard of such qualifications. Our acclaimed chefs do not prepare such a food. They prepare food for everyone. As per my understanding the branzino and the duck were matching the taste they should have. Unfortunately, your critic has no interest and does not serve any purpose. Regarding the taste of water, you should address your complaint to San Diego City. And please do not hesitate to invite us to your next pool party…
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Nancy
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful French food and a wonderful waiter from Paris! We felt like we traveled to France for the evening. We also loved that it felt like a hidden gem that locals go to.
Bistro du Marché by TapenadeResponded on December 12, 2024
Thank you for describing your dinner with us and sharing these very nice traveling emotion. Wishing you the best for this holiday's season.
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Roberto
San Diego
126 reviews
5.0
126 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I dined at Bistro du Marche' by Tapenade prior to a Holiday Concert at The Conrad (La Jolla Music Society) last night. This is our go-to spot for pre-entertainment dining in La Jolla. Our table was ready on arrival. We had the pleasure, and good fortune, of having Ariana as our waitress. She is super friendly and attentive. We brought our own wine, a 2009 Chateau Giscours from the Margaux region, which she opened promptly to allow some breathing. We started with their signature Gougères au Comté (swiss cheese puffs) and their house salad. Both are delicious. The dressing on the salad is one of my favorites in any restaurant. For our entrees my wife had the Lobster Salad from the Appetizer section and I had the Duck Leg Confit. Both were superbly prepared and the amount of lobster on the salad was generous. A Lemon tart for desert for a perfect finish. Turns out we'll be back again next Saturday prior to another concert. Looking forward to a great meal.
Bistro du Marché by TapenadeResponded on December 12, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share such a beautiful description of your meal. All the best for a beautiful holiday season.
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Tiffany
San Diego
108 reviews
5.0
108 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff have been there for us on holidays, special celebrations and just dinner before a show. ALWAYS the best!
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Peter
VIP
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a fantastic experience! Great food, drinks and service.
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FAQs

Bistro du Marché by Tapenade offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 551-7500 ext. 1.

Bistro du Marché by Tapenade is rated 4.9 stars by 1462 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bistro du Marché by Tapenade

7437 Girard Ave., San Diego, CA 92037

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Between Pearl Street and Genter Street
Neighborhood
La Jolla
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Bistro, Contemporary French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking available on Girard Avenue as well as on Pearl Street.
Public transit
The closest bus stop to Bistro du Marché is located on Girard Avenue & Kline Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jean Michel Diot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bistrodumarche.net/
Phone number
(858) 551-7500 ext. 1
Catering
We can welcome private events of 60 guests for restaurant by out
Private party facilities
Restaurant buy out. Inquire information by calling Sylvie Diot 858-551-7500 ext 1. You may leave a message and your call will be returned in a timely maner.

Bistro du Marché by Tapenade

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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Menu

Specials

White Mushroom "Velouté" Soup$12.00

Parisian Style Croque Monsieur$20.00

Traditional Bacon & Gruyere Quiche$20.00

Pan-Roasted Chicken Breast$28.00

Pour Commencer

Tri-Color Organic Beet Salad$12.00

Traditional Potato & Leek "Vichyssoise"$12.00

Homemade Country Style Organic Pork Pâté$14.00

Escargot$14.00

Entrées

East Coast Codfish$28.00

Faroe Island Salmon$26.00

Aged Prime Beef Tenderloin$30.00

Traditional Coq au Vin$26.00

Duck Leg Confit$28.00

Wild Mushroom Ravioli$24.00

Artisanal Spaghetti Bolognese$26.00

Desserts

Julian Apple "Tarte Tatin"$10.00

Light "Floating Island" Meringue$10.00

Warm Bitter Chocolate "Fondant"$10.00

What 1,462 people are saying

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Review summary

FAQs

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Make a reservation

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