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Le Coq

Name: Le Coq
Address: 7837 Herschel Ave, San Diego, CA, United States, 92037-4408
Telephone: (858) 427-1500
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.5

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$50 and over

Contemporary French

7837 Herschel Ave, San Diego, CA 92037-4408

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 48 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Hot spot
Great for creative cocktails

Le Coq is James Beard Best Chef finalist Tara Monsod’s French Asian steakhouse. Inspired by the modern Parisian culinary landscape, Chef Tara reimagines classic French dishes through an Asian American lens—layering brightness, umami, and spice into every plate. The menu is grounded in fresh ingredients from local waters and farmers markets, with unexpected riffs that celebrate Tara’s upbringing. Set inside a historic building in downtown La Jolla, Le Coq pairs raw brick and steel trusses with the plush glamour of a 1970s supper 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, Asian, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 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

Friends in Town with Rene Andrade (Bacanora)
$115.00 per person
Prepaid
Sep 21, 2025 only
For one night only, Le Coq welcomes Chef Rene Andrade of Bacanora—James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: Southwest 2024—for a special Friends in Town dinner in partnership with OpenTable x Visa. Chef Rene has earned national acclaim for his wood-fired cooking and unapologetically bold flavors that reflect the Sonoran heritage of his hometown in northern Mexico. Bacanora, named one of The New York Times’ Best Restaurants in America, is a cult favorite in Phoenix—and for good reason. On September 21, Chefs René Andrade and Tara Monsod will come together to create a 5-course menu that explores the borderless spirit of the Southwest. Expect local ingredients, stories worth savoring, and a celebration of culture and fire. Due to the nature of this collaborative menu, modifications and substitutions will not be available. Friends in Town, a dining series by OpenTable x Visa, allows guests to experience collaborations between two chefs from different cities creating unique, limited-time menus. Access to tickets will be available for eligible Visa credit cards through the Visa Dining Collection on OpenTable. Make sure you add your eligible Visa credit card to your OpenTable account to book your spot today. Terms and conditions apply.

What 515 people are saying

Le Coq reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Le Coq, a chic La Jolla restaurant, offers "exceptional French cuisine" with standout dishes like the onion tart and tuna tartare. The ambiance is vibrant and stylish, with "top-notch service" from staff like Drew and Sergio. While some found the music loud, the "fabulous atmosphere" and "creative menu" make it a must-visit for food enthusiasts.

515 Reviews

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John VIP
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Your DJ is horrible. Worst mix we’ve ever heard and we attend a ton of house/DJ concerts, events and parties. It was as though she’d never mixed before. She ruined the entire vibe of dinner. Fire her now!
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Marcie VIP
San Diego18 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
It was okay, but not as special as we expected. The waiter was great.
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pamela
San Diego8 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was wonderful except my main. I ordered rack of lamb which was doused in syrup I could not eat it. The rest of the food was great however I went home starving because I could not eat my main. Also a $15 baguette should be on par with a good bakery like Wayfarer but It was average at best. The butter was outstanding.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I was really looking forward to this donner and came away very disappointed. Service was great for the first hour, then we somehow became invisible as the restaurant emptied out. I had ordered Steak Frites rare, and it came out closer to medium than medium rare. I might have asked to have it redone, but we had become invisible by then and the waiter never made the obligatory "is everything ok?" stop. The delays in trying to enter a dessert order convinced us to just forget about it. The check arrived with a 4% service charge on top of everything. I discovered this was disclosed in a footnote in the menu, but I am just not in the habit of looking for fine print to see what my dinner will actually cost me. I regard this as a deceptive business practice the footnote notwithstanding.
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Bita
San Diego20 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were excellent. We will be back.
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Erica
San Diego3 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall give a 4.25-4.5 score. We went to the pre-set Tuna tasting and decided to add an appetizer. If we went again, we would have added a side veggie to share instead. We found this to be a good value at $65.00/pp. We both had 2 mixed drinks that were crafted well and strong. Pros: Servers were very professional and well coordinated. The decor ambiance is comfortable and beautiful. The food was very good. Cons: The volume of the music was too loud for me. If I'm enjoying a fine dining experience, I want to be able to have a conversation with the people at my table. Also, food was a little overly salty. I read this in other reviews and I agree. This is a note to the chef. You have good quality food, don't ruin it by over-salting. Also the tuna tartar would have been better with less cream sauce. Again, good quality food doesn't need all that. The food was overall a solid 4.5 though and a good value. I would come here again, just knowing it won't be the quiet fine dining experience I'd like so I'd go for a more casual experience.
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Robert VIP
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service. Andrew, my server, was attentative, knowledgeable and helpful with recommendations. The tuna tartare was one of the best dishes I have eaten. The Denver steak and pomme pave were outstanding. The restaurant has a great vibe as well. I highly recommend Le Coq.
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leslie
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Thursday tasting menu is so good. Wine pairing suggestions were on point. Loved it!
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DAVID VIP
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect. Food atmosphere and service. Highly recommend!
1 person found this helpful
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Bella
San Diego1 review
3.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, such a cool vibe, service was a little slow unfortunately. 8/10 experience!
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FAQs

Le Coq is rated 4.5 stars by 515 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

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 48 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, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary French, Asian, 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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About this restaurant

Why they're an Icon

Additional information

Experiences

Friends in Town with Rene Andrade (Bacanora)

Menu

What 515 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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