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Le Coq

$50 and over

Contemporary French

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 49 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
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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
Website
http://lecoq.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
7837 Herschel Ave, San Diego, CA 92037-4408
Neighborhood
La Jolla
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Wine

Experiences

Christmas Eve
$95.00 per person
Dec 24, 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.
New Year's Eve Early Seating
$110.00 per person
Dec 31, 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.
NYE Late Seating
$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
Dec 4, 2024 - Dec 27, 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.

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

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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

C
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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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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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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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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Andrea
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 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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Marat
VIP
San Diego
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 11, 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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Gray
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 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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Rhonda
VIP
Richmond
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on December 9, 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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Yasmine
VIP
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 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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David
New York City
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 1, 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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Le Coq is rated 4.5 stars by 291 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 49 times today

Experiences are available.

7837 Herschel Ave, San Diego, CA 92037-4408

Additional information

Neighborhood
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

Website
http://lecoq.com/
Phone number
(858) 427-1500

Le Coq

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Experiences

Christmas Eve

New Year's Eve Early Seating

NYE Late Seating

Offers

Holiday Happy Hour

Menu

What 291 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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