Welcome to Le Coq

Le Coq is James Beard Best Chef finalist Tara Monsod’s French Asian steakhouse. The menu is grounded in fresh ingredients from local waters and farmers markets, with unexpected riffs that celebrate Tara’s upbringing.

Housemade baguette with caviar butter at Le Coq restaurant in La Jolla, CA
Pistachio Paris-Brest with pistachio mousseline at Le Coq in La Jolla, CA
An apple a day? We took that personally. Our Basque Cheesecake with vanilla bean & Granny Smith apple compote is on the menu tonight
Our April lineup is in, with DJs taking you from first pour to last call.
Inspired by one of Chef Tara’s childhood favorites, crispy fried fish, our Rosé Snapper pairs a classic French beurre blanc with calamansi for a bright, citrusy balance.
Hop in for an Easter brunch that bends the rules. Vietnamese French Onion Soup, Coconut French Toast, and a few surprises make this brunch anything but ordinary. 🐣 🌸⁠ ⁠ Tables are going fast, reserve yours in the link in bio.
Real ones know the best part’s in the head. Colossal Prawns with jimmy nardello pepper, yuzu, and garlic aioli.
Decisions, decisions…⁠ ⁠ 📸 @workind.studio
Swipe for Chef Tara’s recs.
A5 Wagyu, tender and rich in every bite. Even a steak this good deserves a proper side.