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    Le Coq

    3.9 (303 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 8:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Happy hour burger
    Zana K.

    **review is only for happy hour experience** I was in between 3 and 4 stars for this. On the one hand, they removed the calamari side from their adult happy meal ($20) but price stayed the same. On the other hand, the burger and fries were REALLY good. The burger was cooked very well and it was juicy and flavorful, fries were seasoned well and the aioli they give u is great. I think they should reconsider adding a side because similar adult happy meals do come with an additional side, justifying the $20 price tag. The champagne is fun but a side like a salad or some additional item would make this a competitive and compelling deal when compared to other happy hour specials in SD. The inside is beautiful and staff was a little hard to get ahold of but kind when they did show up. I would come back and likely try their other menu items

    mille -feuille
    Dung N.

    I've been here twice now. The first time was with friends when they first opened. The second time was to celebrate a birthday! We shared a lot of bites the first time around. It was a really fun night with caviar bumps and hanging out. My friend had been wanting to check this spot out, so we dined here for dinner to celebrate her birthday. On this occasion, we ordered the steak frites, lamb chops, tuna tartare, and a couple of drinks. Everything was pretty good, except for the lamb chops. They were undercooked and too gamey for us. For dessert, they brought a complimentary chocolate mousse with a candle! Overall, the the vibes are fun and restaurant has very beautiful decor.

    Stella Z.

    Could of been a 5 start restaurant but service was not it for us. Our server fr looked and sounded like he doesn't want to be there and hate his life. The food there was exceptional though everything we got was delicious and would definitely come back for the food if we got a better waiter. We heard other waiters/ waitresses around us and they seem lovely and energetic and welcoming and wanting to share the menu specials with us. Idk maybe our server was having a bad day but our waiter fr just wanted us in and out of there. We just felt very unwelcomed.

    Swiss chard gnocchi with parmesan reggiano cream
    Dulce_ M.

    Husband and I celebrated our Anniversary here, first time. He made the reservation online. Parking is limited and compact. Although there are more across the streets. There are also metered parking in front of the restaurant. Arrived 15 minutes early and was greeted nicely. Bar section on the left as you walk in. I liked the area where we're seated. Drinks: Husband- had the "Cha" it's a Japanese whisky, matcha, lemon grass, Yuzu, like leaf. Very good drink and smooth. Recommended by our server Emiliano. My drink was Tres Desole- aperol, hibiscus, mango, coconut, sparkling. If you like coconut liquor this one is for you. I enjoyed it even though I'm not a fan of coconut, I think the balance is good. Baguette with chicken skin butter- we both enjoyed it. Different twist on the chicken skin butter as it was on the salty side but good pairing on the baguette. Mussels- definitely unforgettable. Really good. Smart to dip the half baguette. Good amount of mussels. Swiss Chard Gnocchi- this is my favorite. Found out it's made of ricotta cheese and flour instead of potatoes. Parmesan reggiano cream is divine. So light and not heavy. I hope they don't stop serving this because I will get it again on next visit. Char sui pork collar- I wouldn't say this stands out, because it doesn't. It was okay, tender. Shareable for sure. Desserts: Tableside chocolate mousse- so silky and elegant. Highly recommended. Pistachio Paris-Brest almost like a cream puff. I can't tell if the pistachio is there. Service is amazing, thank you Emiliano for all the recommendations. Tip: Lighting is low and dim that requires a cellphone flashlight. That might've been the 2nd downside besides the compact limited parking. You can however ask for a book light but it doesn't make a difference.

    Baguette with Chicken Skin
    Mary Grace H.

    Went on date night on a weekday to celebrate our anniversary. The ambiance and space were lovely and inviting. Notes of maximalism were evident and cohesive; music wasn't too loud or distracting which we loved. Service was wonderful. Upon entry, we were greeted politely and seated promptly. Our server was so pleasant and informative when she answered our questions; great listener and attentive as well. We had the following: - baguette with chicken skin butter (loved that saltiness) - mussels à la Paris (with white wine and blue cheese) (really good!!!) - beet salad (more tart than sweet) - chicken cafe de Paris (has a savory, curry flavor) - steak frites (the quintessential) - pomme puree to pair with chicken and steak - Solero (a very tart passionfruit cocktail; helped balanced everything I ate) All dishes were equally delicious. We loved that the flavors were intense, but not overwhelming. They aimed to truly highlight what was proposed in the menu and have certainly achieved it. Favorites were the mussels, chicken, and steak. We'd skip the baguette since the mussel dish already had one (just a lot of bread than what we're used to) but we used it to soak up as much broth as we could. (Would've possibly have drank it all if no one was looking.) We ended the night with a complimentary dessert from the server who wanted to celebrate us. Again, she was so nice! She treated us with a chocolate mousse with blackberries. Such a delightful treat; the chocolate was rich and didn't taste artificial or too sweet. Highly recommend for the food and experience! One of our favorite date nights in San Diego for sure!

    Jenny V.

    What a great time we had at Le Coq. After hours and happy hour at 10 pm was great!! Enjoyed at music. I do wish the dance floor was bigger and we had more space to dance. Service was amazing and the food was delicious!!! Totally enjoyed the food, the drinks and the dancings. Great time friends.

    Baguette
    Amanda J.

    Came here with friends on a Saturday night for their After Hours 2000s Hip Hop theme. It was such a fun vibe! They rotate different themes every Saturday, which makes it even better. We sat in a booth near the DJ booth, and there was a small dance area for anyone who wanted to dance. We had a great time eating, drinking, and dancing all night. They offer a Happy Hour menu with great deals starting at 10pm. I tried two cocktails: the Tres Desole (4/5) and the Cosmopolitan (5/5), which was excellent. I also sampled my friend's burger and fries (4/5). It was slightly on the salty side but still very good. The Celery Salad (5/5) was really good. It was super fresh with a delicious vinaigrette. Our server was very friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. I'll definitely be back for dinner to try more dishes!

    Dessert
    Nick C.

    This place pops up a lot on good places to eat in La Jolla so I was glad to finally take a chance to try it. All Of the food was really good. We got the Caesar salad to start and it was pretty good. I also really enjoyed. The star of my meal was the snapper though. I was hesitant to get the snapper instead of steak or chicken but I'm glad I did. It was really flavorful and cooked perfectly.

    Cha- Japanese whiskey green tea matcha cocktail perfection
    Jerry H.

    The award winning chef, Tara, brings forth an innovative, flavorful and elegant menu. It was a Filipino, French and Californian fusion restaurant. The salmon rillette, was fantastic with the bean bread. The surf and turf dinner for two is a great value with appetizer, entree and dessert. The steak was so tender, it tasted like wagyu. The drinks and cocktails like the green tea old fashion is uniquely innovative and tasty. Service here is top notch and friendly. The restaurant is warm, welcoming, spacious and perfectly set for an elegant, fun evening dining experience. It's no surprise their chef is a James Beard Award winner for best California cuisine.

    Tuna tartare

    Beautiful place. The food was delicious. The tuna tartare was amazing. The servers provided a great service they were very friendly. They had a DJ playing, I really liked the atmosphere and the decorations.

    Stuffed chicken wing with fancy soy sauce with a yolk in it. Gross? Nah, it's really good! ... I ate that bite... it didn't come that way.
    Jason C.

    It's quite delightful! Little did I know, HH on Tuesdays is all day... although I think I did read that somewhere, come to think of it. Was going to get either the Happy Meal, or the Dirty Burger. Either way I was hyped on them burgers!... but then I saw the Stuffed Wing, singular, wing, on the menu. I thought to myself, I've never had a stuffed wing before, but was thinking that, for the price, I can scarf down a wing in 5 seconds. But this wing came in two pieces, & they de-bone it! I was in! It's new on the menu I guess. Anyways, ambience is so good. Maaaaybe slightly pretentious, but I'm here for it. Would come again. As a matter of fact, I gotta come back for that burger.

    Eileen T.

    FOOD: My friend and I shared the date night which was $98 for: Salmon rillette (5/5): It's a french-style spread made with salmon. Bing bread (5/5): Warm, flakey, buttery, and fluffy bread. Wish I had it all to myself. It was really good. Denver steak & 2 prawns (4.5/5): Steak was cooked medium and it came out the way we wanted it. 2 prawns were big but wish we had 2 more of the prawns to fill us up. Mashed potatoes & green beans (5/5): Mashed potatoes were very smooth and full of flavor and the green beans were crunchy and delicious! Chocolate mousse (5/5): Very rich and chocolatey. It had whipped cream and some kind of toffee crunch on top. SERVICE: Our server and the people who helped her were friendly and attentive. They refilled our water glasses without us asking for a refill, and they gave us cute purse holders so that our purses were not on the floor. AMBIANCE: The place has a chic, moody vibe with dim lighting, red velvet booths, and industrial brick walls. I will definitely come back for their all day HH that they offer on certain days.

    Yianni A.

    The food was good and the drink were better! One thing I noticed they cut up the steak? And it was pretty tough even at medium rare but the sides were phenomenal!

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