Le Coq

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   Joe

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great memorable experience. Myself and group of friends were Treated spectacular.
   

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   gary

   VIP

   San Diego

   11 reviews

   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Great ambiance with a very unique decor. Certain dishes we really liked, others were good (but not great). Expensive but worth a special occasion for sure. We'll be back and try some new things.
   

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   John

   VIP

   San Diego

   109 reviews

   5.0

   109 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was our first visit to Le Coq and we were quite pleased with everything. We had a great date night. We started with the mussels and the caviar. After that we had the rack of lamb and the steak frites. Everything was delicious. The atmosphere was enjoyable. The service was great. All in all a great time.
   

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   Haley

   VIP

   San Diego

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Went there for a date night with my husband and it was a wonderful experience. The service was very attentive, everything we ate was delicious, and the environment is beautiful! Definitely will be back
   

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   Sarah

   Orange County

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was a wonderful dinner, great food, service and ambience. I highly recommend a stop if you are visiting La Jolla. Even a dinner in the bar area is worth making a reservation.
   

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   William

   San Diego

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The restaurant "make over and ambiance is impressive from the former Herringbone restaurant. The service was great, but the food was mediocre. The steak tartar was "good", but lacked in overall taste. Same for the lamb chops, which lacked flavor (no sauce) and were overcooked. I ordered medium rare, but it came out medium. The gnocchi pasta was just ok, with a mild sauce. The sweetbreads were good, but did not have a great French sauce, which we are used to, having lived in Europe where "ris de veau" (sweetbreads) is a signature dish in Belgium and France. They just need to bring the food quality up to a level similar to go along with the outstanding decor and ambiance!
   

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   Linnea

   Hawaii

   19 reviews

   3.0

   19 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Pretty run of the mill expensive trying to be cool fare. Bread was barely warm (and $12) but the salty butter was nice. Sweetbreads appetizer portion was good for two people who were trying it for the first time, although I’d like to try it not deep fried someday. Cerise et citron drink was delicious and spicy in a fun, not overpowering way. Gnocchi was lovely and soft and made very good with a few twists of pepper. Basque cheesecake was too sour. Chocolate mousse cake was tasty on the top half (mousse) but hard on the lower half (brownie). Praline ice cream was good. Wait staff was numerous but slow, especially for a Wednesday when there was hardly anyone there. Ambience was very odd. Music was loud and featured the n-word a lot!
   

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   Michele

   VIP

   Las Vegas

   42 reviews

   5.0

   42 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wow wow wow! My husband and I went for date night and it did not disappoint. I saw that on Wednesday night they have a special deal of table side flambé of a whole chicken for two people. It comes with a bistro salad, a baguette and chocolate mouse cake. It was so delicious and what a presentation!
   

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   Michael

   VIP

   San Diego

   4 reviews

   1.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Music was loud and distasteful. We had high expectations of the food from San Diego magazine recommendation. But Seafood overcooked and drowned in oil. My own steak flavorless. Frits ok. Wines excellent but do not make up for overall food quality. Baguette only excellent food offering.
   

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    Erika

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    Le Coq was on my list for a few weeks-months now. I just got back from a trip to Paris so naturally, was looking forward to more French inspired food. While the food overall was delicious, it definitely has an asian-fusion flair. My favorites of the entire meal were actually the bistro salad and the pistachio mousseline dessert. Cocktails were wonderful and very well done/balanced. I favored the Framboise Tonic (gin based cocktail, a Negroni-riff) and The Lumiere (I believe this was mentioned as a seasonal cocktail). With the onion tart sliding in for an honorable mention... Ambience was terrific and whoever designed the interior did a great job. Some tables were a little tight in proximity, but overall not a bother to the atmosphere. Great lively date night spot if you're looking for a more elevated experience.
    

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