Bistro du Marché by Tapenade

Name: Bistro du Marché by Tapenade
Address: 7437 Girard Ave., San Diego, CA, United States, 92037
Telephone: (858) 551-7500 ext. 1
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

1492 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 7 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
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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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
Neighbourhood
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, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Tri-Color Organic Beet SaladUS$12.00
Spring Baby Greens, Pine Nuts, Laura Chesnel Coat Cheese
Traditional Potato & Leek "Vichyssoise"US$12.00
Smoked Eel, Chives, Croutons
Homemade Country Style Organic Pork PâtéUS$14.00
Pickled Vegetables
EscargotUS$14.00
Garlic & Fresh Herb Butter, Toasted Country Bread

Entrées

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

Desserts

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

What 1,492 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
French
San Diego
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
San Diego
French
San Diego
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

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Bistro du Marché by Tapenade offers a "wonderful experience" with "food always exceptional" and "service impeccable." Guests relish "amazing culinary experiences," highlighting standout dishes like mushroom ravioli and coq au vin. The "ambiance transports you to a French village," making it a "hidden gem" in La Jolla.

1,492 Reviews

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Michael
VIP
Portland
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious authentic French dishes and superb service.
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Jill
VIP
San Diego
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Food amazing as usual. Server seemed to rush us along.
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JoAnn
VIP
San Diego
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, service wonderful & atmosphere lively!
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Edward
VIP
Philadelphia
864 reviews
5.0
864 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a lovely dinner on a busy Valentine’s Day. Everything was enjoyable.
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Fernando
San Diego
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Valentine's dinner with my wife. We love coming here and try and make it a once-a-month affair. Can get a bit noisy sometimes—but the food and service are worth it. We always bring our own wine. The corkage fee is $35.
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Jozef
VIP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service & excellent food with great ambiance
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Alex
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love going. Food is delicious and service is perfect
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Richard
VIP
Grand Rapids
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent. Excellent. We will return. Service was exceptional. Best in LaJolla.
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Jessica
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We arrived an hour early and there were able to see a little early. The food ..the wine.. so amazing! The octopus was my favorite appetizer. I wish I had a picture to share!
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zuzana
VIP
San Diego
57 reviews
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner as always. Fun bistro atmosphere. For appetizers we had the octopus, I love the beans that come with it. I had branzino fish with scalloped potatoes on top, so yummy! My husband had pasta, which was ok. The bread is the best in San Diego. For desert we shared this chocolate almost like lava cake desert with vanilla ice cream, delicious. Service is always attentive. This is our favorite restaurant in San Diego. Merci!
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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 1492 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 7 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
Neighbourhood
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, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, 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

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Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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Menu

Specials

White Mushroom "Velouté" SoupUS$12.00

Parisian Style Croque MonsieurUS$20.00

Traditional Bacon & Gruyere QuicheUS$20.00

Pan-Roasted Chicken BreastUS$28.00

Pour Commencer

Tri-Color Organic Beet SaladUS$12.00

Traditional Potato & Leek "Vichyssoise"US$12.00

Homemade Country Style Organic Pork PâtéUS$14.00

EscargotUS$14.00

Entrées

East Coast CodfishUS$28.00

Faroe Island SalmonUS$26.00

Aged Prime Beef TenderloinUS$30.00

Traditional Coq au VinUS$26.00

Duck Leg ConfitUS$28.00

Wild Mushroom RavioliUS$24.00

Artisanal Spaghetti BologneseUS$26.00

Desserts

Julian Apple "Tarte Tatin"US$10.00

Light "Floating Island" MeringueUS$10.00

Warm Bitter Chocolate "Fondant"US$10.00

What 1,492 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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Make a reservation

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Dining areas

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