Wow, what an amazing experience had at Le Coq! Truly lived up to the hype, and was an incredibly well designed space; modern and trendy yet very old feeling and classy. We came for happy hour in the bar area only, and just like everyone else there - ordered the adult happy meal (delicious burger, fries, three shrimps, and a glass of champagne) and a few other small bites to try out some other offerings. Really pleased with our experience here, as well as the knowledgeable bartenders, and will definitely be back and recommending this place to others! Save plenty of extra time for parking (as always in La Jolla) and get there early for happy hour! read more

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Had a FANTABULOUS girls' night here. We came on a Sunday, and it was pretty low-key, but we heard that Fridays and Saturdays can be overly exciting. Will have to come back and give it another try when we're in town. Dinner was DELISH and Caleb was the best server! We had a friend that didn't drink, but he brought her a very small glass of light champagne for her to sip on. After dinner, we moved over to the bar for some cocktails and closed the place down. Would definitely recommend this restaurant; food and cocktails were really good. The severs, bust boy, bartender and hosts were also very nice. read more

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My husband and I went here for our first wedding anniversary and it didn't disappoint!! The ambiance walking in was so nice. Interior design was great and the music they were playing was right up our alley. The service was top tier - all the servers/hosts/etc were so good at anticipating our needs so we never had to ask for anything while we were there. The food was insane! The chicken skin butter was to die for, rosé snapper was tasty, and the steak frites was the best steak frites we've ever had. The fries were seasoned to perfection. The mousse was so good too! We definitely want to come back again! There was a paid parking lot right across the street and we had zero issues finding parking on a Saturday night. There were still free sidestreet parking available as well. read more

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Came here for a birthday celebration -service was excellent. There's plenty of booth seating so come here with a group! It has a very chic decor and the artwork is a little bit provocative-pretty awesome. They really play the Coq theme. I love the food options, but be prepared for the hefty prices-totally worth it for a celebration. If you love fish, I recommend getting the calamansi whole fish. It's a pretty unique and refreshing taste for a fish that's completely DEBONED. it was so easy to eat, crisp skin, and very tasty! The mousse pate was amazing with the bread. Be sure to ask for extra bread which is covered actually. :) definitely recommend this. The steak was cooked perfectly the way we wanted it that was probably the most expensive part of our meal. Carnivores -Enjoy! There's also a happy hour for burger and fries for about $20 during the weekdays. -note that it's only street parking so plan accordingly in La Jolla read more

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I was so excited to try this out. The restaurant is very beautiful inside, and I went early to sit at the bar, which is why in my pictures the restaurant was dead. I ordered the French onion tart, carpaccio & 8oz of Wagyu. I should have only gotten 4oz. It was absolutely delicious. My bartender recommended the tart and I am glad he did. He was very attentive and polite. Would definitely go again. read more

Tried this place out for my birthday dinner and had a great experience overall! Parking is street or lot only, so I highly recommend arriving 10-15mins early to account for parking and (potentially) walking to the restaurant. The restaurant itself is very farmer chic; outdoor bar with an indoor barn look. Very lounge-y/vibe-y music playing the whole time with low lighting. The staff were very nice and accommodating. The menu was explained well and we had no additional questions. All of the food we tried was delicious and we can't wait to come back! The French/Asian fusion inspired cuisine was a nice touch, compliments to Chef Tara! read more

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Beautiful restaurant. Loved the mirror 2 coqs by the restroom. We ordered bread with the chicken skin butter cause I'm a sucker for anything that has crispy chicken skin. It was excellent with piping hot bread. We also had the salmon rillette with a garlic chive bing bread. Get it! So good the bread was absolutely fantastic we ordered more. The rillette had a layer of hardened butter or ghee I forgot but when you put on the bread it melted into it. Amazing! I ordered the charsiu pork excellent also. The star of the dinner other than the bing bread is the wagyu burger it had so much flavor and juicy not greasy just phenomenal. The only negative was hard to find parking and it's really dark in there had to use my phone light to see the menu. Service was also attentive and outstanding. Great place. Highly recommend go before a play at the La Jolla playhouse like we did. read more

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First time visiting Le Coq. My husband and I got to experience their NYE 2026 prefixed menu. The pricing was pretty fair for a NYE event. The ambiance was beautiful - very chic. Service was amazing! Very attentive and friendly. The food was average despite a beautiful presentation. Overall, it was a good experience. read more

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Wow!!! This place exceeded my expectations! First of all, it's absolutely stunning! It has a trendy bar area as you walk in, and the dining area is so elegant! Second of all, the happy hour menu is such a good value. For $20 you can get a burger, 3 shrimp, fries and a bubbly! Absolutely fantastic deal and delicious!!! Third of all, our waitress Sasha was so attentive and friendly and even though she was very busy, the food and drinks came out very quickly. I highly recommend this spot for a fancy meal, a girl's night out, a hangout spot, you name it! read more

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Amazing service and delicious food! I would say it's a semi-casual place where you can definitely celebrate a milestone, but also a place if you wanted to come for a date night. Came to celebrate an anniversary and our waiter served us so attentively! The food was to die for and I would highly recommend the salmon rillete!! One of the best things on the menu and it will not disappoint!! read more

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Le Coq has been on our must try list for awhile and it did not disappoint. The dining room had beautifully decorated high ceilings and the walls were nicely decorated. The entrance had a very cool looking fireplace. Our server was wonderful, but they did seem to have an issue with bringing out the right meals. We got the wrong items brought to us twice. The drinks were unique and the food was good. I enjoyed my chicken dish. A nice option in the La Jolla area. read more

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For a limited time they are offering a 3 course Bluefin Tuna meal for $65 per person - only available on Thursday. The 1st was a tuna tartare. It was light and refreshing. We were worried about the portion size thinking it'll be one of those meals where we'll need another dinner after. The 2nd course was a giant piece of tuna katsu paired with porchini mushrooms and yuchoy. I couldn't believe this was tuna! Could of fooled me for chicken katsu. The veggies, caspers, and soy bordelaise help cuts some of the heavyness. By now we're already ultra full, BUT there is always room for dessert. The final course is 2 generous scoops of their pain perdu ice cream with a touch of caviar and maple syrup and a cute little taiyaki! A little salty and sweet situation. Overall the meal felt like I was on CHOPPED and the theme is Tuna. I really enjoyed Chef Tara's take on this ingredient. Although we ordered 2 sets of the 3 course we only got 1 gift to go. Service was a good and I appreciate there's a main waiter but also a few floor managers to ensure every thing is ok/getting more feedback from customers. read more

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Went for the three course Bluefin Tuna dinner which, despite the negatives of my experience, I still highly recommend because it's a great deal for some high quality fish. Our menu was tuna crudo (fantastic, no notes), tuna au poivre (left much to be desired, very one note flavor profile and was very lukewarm) and the pain perdu ice cream (a bit too salty for our taste). I believe the menu changes week to week so you might have more luck! We went for a birthday dinner and they did provide an extra dessert, a delicious chocolate mousse, for the celebration. Highly recommend stopping by for a special occasion, everyone was super obliging and eager to help us celebrate. All in all, the service was attentive and kind. One other thing, it's a bit dark inside, so if you or someone you plan on going with has glasses or impaired vision get the phone flashlight ready! read more

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W o w 1st time here and we enjoyed our dinner here for sure We ordered "the date night" menu and it was all worth it Food was delicious and very tasty Service was friendly and accommodating, shout out to our server Emiliano ( sorry not sure and cat remember his name ) Def a vibe inside and the decor and all is amazing Def coming back here again for another date night read more

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This restaurant is so beautiful. From the interior to the staff to the dishes! Pricey, but overall good. Our waiter was great and recommended his favorite dishes. We ended up going with the Tuna Tartare, Yellowtail Crudo, Onion Tarte, Wagyu and Pommes and shared everything. We also got the Pistachio dessert to share. That was a bit salty but overall very good. Our favorite were the Wagyu, Onion Tarte and the Tuna Tartare! read more

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While visiting from out of town, my friend, her boyfriend and I came here to celebrate my early birthday. This was a place that my friend had been dying to try out and I love a good French restaurant. We got there just as they were opening, and yes, there was a line. We were able to grab three seats at the bar for the happy hour food specials. We decided to share a bunch of things between us. The adult happy meal looked like an amazing deal! My friends ordered espresso martinis to start and weren't the biggest fans, but didn't complain or anything. We began with one of the happy hour burgers; the Dirty Burger with Caramelized Onions, Thyme, Bordelaise, Gruyère, on a Sesame Bun. Fair warning, they do cook the burgers medium rare; we loved it but I know some people get weirded out about that thing of thing. We also ordered the mussels à la Paris, frittes , and two separate seafood tapas style fish plates (one was definitely yellowtail). There was a specific chef curating the fish plates per order and they were incredibly fresh and art on a plate. We ordered a Denver cut steak with a chimichurri and black pepper sauce. Steak was cooked perfectly and the sauces that accompanied were very flavorful. For dessert we had the Pistachio Paris-Brest Pâte à Choux, Pistachio Mousseline. It was AMAZING!! They also brought out another chocolate dessert for my birthday that was also delicious. Overall, this was a fabulous meal! The restaurant is visually Stunning as well. The lose of a star was due to the music selection; it was so random and borderline inappropriate at times. But that hardly mattered. I can see an older customer base complaining about it. I highly recommend this restaurant, just make sure you get there early! read more

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The food exceeded our expectations! The subtlety of Asian influence in the French preparation was simply sublime. When you add all the elements of each bite of the plate, the plate tastes perfectly balanced and really complex (if you have sensitive taste buds like me). I like sharing both the Char Siu pork collar and snapper with my partner because the pork favor has such intense umami flavor that interchangeably eating it with the creamy fish really makes the overall meal quite balanced. All I need is a bowl of rice or side of starch to go with the pork! And even though there were only 2 servers on the entire dining floor on Wednesday, everyone from Sophia our server, to the bus boy, and sommelier, were always checking in. Every effort was made to each guest and it really surprised us that with such short staff on a busy night, it was still a 5 star experience. Also the music was modern and cool, which kept the place alive and fun, which is so non-typical of a fancy joint. We truly enjoyed our experience very much. Keep up the great food and vibes...we will be back! read more

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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. read more

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The place feels like a mix of all the other wanna be trendy places around town that lack warmth and character. I came for dinner and drinks with a friend and everything was just kind of okay. The tuna tartare was good but not great, the clams and pork belly were so so, and they didn't come with any bread to soak up the sauce, so we ordered some and the bread was obviously reheated but burned on one end and became a little too chewy after the reheat. The best thing we had was the chicken skin butter that came with the bread. Service was a little chaotic, we sat at the bar and it was a busy night to be fair, but everything just felt a little off. We had some cocktails and mocktails and they were okay but not great. read more

Le Coq - Tuna tartare - French Near Me - La Jolla, California

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This place does the happy meal right. Came here for a quick bite and shared the happy meal with my fiancé. Burger was cooked to perfection. Fries were thin and crispy just like how they should be. Service was quick and even though it was packed with other happy hour patrons the food and drinks came out quick read more

The steak here is excellent. The Pomme purée is very well-made. Our waiter is very attentive and sweet. The ambience here in La Jolla is romantic. The music is at just the right volume. read more

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Our second visit in six months. Once for our anniversary in February where we tried their flambé half chicken, and last week for the amazing Tuna special. Let me tell you.... If you haven't been here yet, then I don't know what to tell you. Cocktails were fun, and inventive. We added a few dishes to our selection and were blown away. The service? Top shelf, we were taken care of like we were regulars. The decor is lush and unique, warm and inviting. I can't wait for the next excuse to make a reservation or pop in for happy hour. read more

Service amazing! Ambiance Beautiful & intimate! Food fabulous !! Went in last night 2/12/26 with family for a birthday . It was so amazing the staff, the setting and food. I kept it simple got a good ol burger and fry! So delicious, they have this amazing sauce that comes with burger and fries it so good and light. Can't wait to return. I believe the manager I met name was Drew very friendly and nice. great job all staff very nice! read more

we came here for happy hour and was super satisfied with not only just the service but the food! Our waiter was amazing but the bites and wine were to die for especially in La Jolla. I highly recommend coming for happy hour. There's some really good deals like this classic cheeseburger meal with shrimp cocktail and fries, which was amazing. The burger was perfect and I love the bun. It's hard to come by a sesame bun these days. We also got the clams with pork belly, which was by far 10/10 broth w yuzu kosho and fried oyster, which was a unique twist! the restaurant itself is also gorgeous read more

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Really like this spot in La Jolla for overall experience. It was previously Herringbone, located in downtown La Jolla on Herschel. They had a DJ playing music on Saturday night so it was definitely a vibe about enjoying the whole experience and not just the food. The cocktails are all creative and fun, the servers are attentive and ready to help make sure you have an elevated dining experience and overall everyone loved their food. They have steaks as a star, with a few fish and vegetarian options mixed into the appetizers and entrees. The only negative we saw trending across the table was some of the dishes were too heavily salted including the steaks, and the gnocchi (while itself was buttery and delicious) had a heavy pour of the sauce included, which should have probably just been drizzled, put on the side, under the gnocchi, etc etc. it was just a little too much. But that's nitpicking. It's a great restaurant for a fun night out read more

Le Coq - Gnocchi entree (sauce was delicious) but they poured a little too much on it. - French Near Me - La Jolla, California

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We visited Le Coq for a friend's birthday dinner and overall it was a positive experience. The ambiance inside is very dark and mysterious. Maybe nice for date night but it was difficult to get clear photos of the food or our group. The menu is designed for guests to pick several appetizers, small plates, and entrees to share with the group. The food was tasty but the portions were quite small for the price. Expect to spend around $60-100 per person depending on what you order. I could have ate the whole baguette by myself lol. Note the entrees took a while to come out (over 30 minutes). The best part was the customer service. Our server was always hustling and check in. There was someone always refilling our water, changing our dirty plates and utensils, and removing empty plates. It was easy to flag someone down if we needed something. The birthday girl got a complimentary chocolate mousse with a candle which was the perfect ending to our meal. There is street parking all around or a paid parking lot right across the street. Given the price point/food value, this is more a special occasion type of place. read more

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I'd been looking forward to trying this spot after loving Animae, and overall, the ambiance didn't disappoint. The design and atmosphere were unique--perfect for an intimate dinner, whether it's a date or a group outing. The food was good, but the pacing between courses was much slower than expected, which made the evening drag a bit. Our server was friendly and accommodating, though there seemed to be some mix-ups with the staff since we received dishes meant for another table a couple of times. We began the evening at 7, and did not get out until 9:30 pm..Overall, I'd consider giving it another try, but it would need to be a smoother experience to justify the trip out to La Jolla, especially with other great options closer by. read more

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this place was a nice surprise for happy hour. you get seated at the front next to the bar if you're there for HH. the ambiance was nice, lots of people here for dates. my friend and I each got a happy meal which included a burger, fries, and bubbles. I enjoyed the burger a lot more than I thought I would have! the negroni was a bit off from my expectations but my friend enjoyed the margarita. parking around here is all street parking but it's a lot easier than some other happy hour hotspot neighborhoods. good for a date! read more

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Really enjoyed my trips to le coq. I have eaten in the restaurant and the bar. The restaurant has great service and the food is lovely. The duck dish is super tasty with a crispy skin and cook to the right temp. From appetizer to dessert we enjoyed the meal. I really enjoy a meal at the bar for late night happy hour. The burger is a must not only in La Jolla but all of San Diego! read more

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From the same group that runs Animae downtown, Le Coq is an absolute gem in La Jolla -- one of those restaurants that nails every detail from the food to the service. The baguette with chicken skin butter sets the tone right away -- rich, savory, and unlike anything else. The onion tart is perfectly caramelized and flaky and the short rib is so tender (I wish we ordered a second), and the Hokkaido scallop crudo is bright and delicate. The chicken liver mousse is silky and deeply flavorful, while the prawns are beautifully cooked with just the right balance of sweetness and char. The dry-aged ribeye is a showstopper -- tender, deeply seasoned, and incredible with the sides of mushrooms & onions, creamed spinach, and pomme purée. It comes with a choice of one sauce, but honestly, just pay the extra $15 to get all five of the sauces to try. End the meal with the chocolate mousse (was a nice birthday surprise for my mom and brother from the kitchen!) -- it's light, airy, and decadent all at once. While I think I would prefer to drive farther down to go to Animae, Le Coq delivers a dining experience that feels both special and effortless -- an easy recommendation for anyone who loves great food and attention to craft. read more

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For a restaurant with a French name, there is absolutely nothing French about the food. The vibe is a total identity crisis: they were blasting aggressive electronic dance music (EDM) for a dining room full of 65+ retirees. It was bizarre and totally age-inappropriate. Eating here felt like manual labor. The shrimp were served unshelled and the "Jandori" chicken required full-on butchery at the table--completely awkward when you're dressed up for dinner. We also ordered a "fillet" that was clearly just a thin, tough sirloin that tasted like ground beef. Portions were tiny and unmemorable. The only thing I will remember is the hidden 4% service charge they snuck onto the bill. Never again. read more

Le Coq - So called fillet... - French Near Me - La Jolla, California

It's an ok restaurant - I've been to france and though the items are listed in French and English it's not a true French eatery - They don't have escargot ... They have duck and other items ... Their fish was really good but not out of this world... I've had sea bass at a different establishment that melted in my bite... Like I said ok but not epic! Service is very attentive... the music meh... could be better... beautiful layout and I love it the aesthetic....we ordered steak frites, a burger, mashed potatoes, the Denver, the onion tartare, the baguette with butter, the rose snapper, acorn squash and the pistachio mousse.... Everything was a 3... but since the service was outstanding I will give them a 4 star review. read more

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came for a light meal and couple drinks. * chicken liver toast was super tasty and filling. * pork belly and clams are yummy. * cocktails were good. read more

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Was poorly described . Service was slow and poor attitude with one exception. They need to provide morel light to read the menu and see the food for those of us sitting at the bar read more

Great place to come grab drinks or dinner. From outside looks pretty basic, but as soon as you walk in, you're blown away by the interior, by the art, and overall appearance. Staff is great, super friendly, and their cocktails are amazing. Can't wait to come back for dinner. read more

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Le Coq is an upscale French Steakhouse located in La Jolla. Le Coq is owned by the Puffer Malarkey Collective, and has Tara Monsod as ‍ Executive Chef, a James Beard Best Chef finalist. Chef Tara incorporates French flavors with her background of Southeast Asian cuisine along with the addition of using some of Southern California's fresh ingredients. This is a must try steakhouse in San Diego! Our favorites on the menu were the baguette with chicken skin butter (who knew this even existed, just bonkers ), the mushrooms and onions with an egg yolk made the most perfect, richest side dish, and finally, the rack of lamb, melt off the bone delicious! The only thing missing was Chef Brian Malarkey himself dropping off our dishes or even joining us for this food adventure! We ordered: Baguette with chicken skin butter 10/10 Onion tart 8/10 ‍ Mushrooms & onion 10/10 Rack of lamb 9/10 Fromboise Tonic 7/10 Bourbon on the rocks Follow @sandiegofoodie858 (IG) for more must try San Diego restaurants, date night ideas, and food experiences! read more

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I wish my pictures were better but no one at my table wants to wait for a photo to eat hahaha The place was AMAZING! Our server, Anthony - brought the vibessss!!!! From start to finish, he took care of us. We made a reservation for 6 around 8 PM. for my brother in laws birthday. When we sat, we immediately got assisted with water. Shortly after he checked in if we were ready to order drinks & appetizers. Everything else happened in a timely manner. No long waits or wondering where Anthony was. The long lasting impact was he was just so kind. It's hard to describe but we just felt so taken care of. Anything that could have remotely went wrong, he clocked and made it better immediately. This service in addition to having such incredible food, made this experience 10/10! The highlights in terms of flavor were the bread, chicken liver, mussels, dry-aged rib eye, and cream spinach. Then for dessert the Pistachio Paris-Best & Chocolate Mousse Cake were delicious! We did do everything family style just so we can try more dishes, and I'd say it was enough to make you feel full but not overly stuffed. The establishment is much larger inside than it looks on the outside. Clean and cute, aesthetically pleasing. read more

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Because this was a last minute Sat reservation, the only available times were before 6. When we arrived, the bar and music were already ongoing leading to an upbeat ambiance - but might be too noisy for some. From the moment we arrived, the staff were friendly, knew our reservation and were clearly practiced in balancing being attentive and engaged vs being too in our face or being too distant. I mention this as many places can't get this balance quite right. Here they picked up when we were chatty with them vs times we were more into our own conversations. The cocktails were fun. I especially enjoyed the mezcal cold brew banal cocktail (cafe pousse). I was skeptical this would work but the bitterness of the coffee balanced the sweetness of the elements while also complementing (but not hiding) the mezcal. Note this drink is for folks who really like mezcal. My husband had a tequila based drink with a sparkling sidebar (southern flare) It was light, refreshing and quite tasty. For food, we spilt the clams and pork belly (used the wonderful baguettes we also ordered, to soak up the amazing broth). The pork belly was an accent to this clam dish. We also spit the salmon rillette served with a very airy bean bread. Simply awesome and fun while we relaxed with our cocktails i had the rose snapper (whole crispy fish) in calamansi beurre blanc sauce. My husband had pork collar cooked with Beet Glaze, Chicory, Tarragon Spaetzle, Hot Mustard Soubise. Both of these dishes were all we hoped - novel taste combinations and very tasty spins on more standard fish and pork dishes. To differently complement our dinners, we each ordered a wine by the glass. Lastly, we ended the evening sharing chocolate Madeline's with walnuts and a nice dessert wine. All in all, we had a very relaxing dinner. Although we were in the first series of seatings on a Sat evening, we were never rushed. We can highly recommend Le Coq. read more

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The service was amazing. Everyone was incredibly welcoming . We had amazing cocktails and delicious wine. We tried the appetizers tuna tartar , steak tartar, baguette with delicious butter. We had steaks and giant shrimp . All was delicious , my favorite was the mussels . So good you must try it. The desert was great as well. You need to go you won't regret it. So good read more

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My boyfriend Greg and I went for the Thursday tuna tasting and had a phenomenal experience. Excellent and attentive service, chic ambiance. We even got a kitchen tour for our anniversary. Chef Tara and staff were super friendly and helpful. In addition to the Thursday tuna tasting we had the mussels which were equally delightful. read more

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