We dined here for the first time on Saturday, June 7 with a reservation. As locals, we have wanted to try this place for a while. When you walk past it, has the look of a place that is all about the food as it is nothing but an empty space with some tables and a makeshift open kitchen in the back. We expected the chef to be turning out some amazing food. We were seated at a two-top towards the back of the room between two other couples and a group in the back corner. One major problem with this space is it is all hard surfaces (concrete floor and blank walls) so we were not able to carry on a regular conversation as the group in the back corner was loud enough to drown out everyone else. We started with the brussels sprouts as we get them any place that has them. They were an interesting take with a spicy sausage and different than the usual fried with basalmic glaze. I liked that they weren't overcooked or greasy. We also ordered the duck and steak frites. The duck dish was good, but not what was described on the menu. Both were minimalist takes so not big portions or served with any sides. The steak frites was one of the worst I've had. The meat was lacking a sear and served so rare it was stringy. The fries were way undercooked and just mushy, very disappointing. They do have an interesting wine selection with most glasses over $20 I think. Unfortunately, the ambience was so lacking and the restaurant is so loud when anyone is talking, it kills any romantic or other vibe that it might have. I wanted to like this place but I'd only recommend it for tourists as the food was not good enough to overcome. Hopefully they will invest in the interior (sound proofing) and improve their food consistency. Until then, it is just a blank space with and overpriced menu of hit-or-miss. read more

Once you walk in you'll notice the incredibly pungent seafood smell, so you know you're in for the real deal. The interior is pretty bland, but the restaurant more than makes up for it with its incredibly fresh selection of seafood plates. We went with 5 appetizers and the main tuna entree and we were never bored. The service was also excellent and the servers were incredibly friendly read more

5 Stars -- great service and food. The Peruvian scallops were interesting and delicious, great for any enjoyer of citrusy seafood. The steak frites was the best I've ever had. Steak cooked perfectly, fries were delicious, with a nice lemony bernaise and a garlic aioli that was rich but not too oily. The interior is simple because they are clearly focused on the food. read more

Jolie - Steak frites - Seafood Near Me - Coronado, California

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Love the Staff and ambiance. Food was creatively curated and absolutely delicious! Very chill and casual vibe which was pleasantly surprising given the sophisticated menu read more

I was in Coronado and checked yep for quality dining. Zero regrets. Honestly it felt like my own cooking (i used to chef). No rules just really fresh ingredients and ideas that make sense but are surprising. Jack (chef i think?) and Jack (waiter?) were awesome and helpful. The scallop was absurdly fresh, chilled, served possibly in its own shell with contrasting flavors. The tuna crudo was an awesome twist on bluefin sashimi also with wonderful contrasting flavors. Lupe de meir (I used to prepare this for a famous client daily) was great, contrast of texture of the skin and fish, and the sauces were subtle and made the flavor complete. Bread and butter was like eating donuts. Just so good, must get it. What really surprised me was the dessert. So simple looking and sounding. Vanilla ice cream. With Saba and Olive oil drizzle, almonds and walnuts. Absurdly good combo. So good it's going to be in my home kitchen now. And Jack enthusiastically gave me a bottle of Saba! Stating he just wanted me to have that experience. This was like eating in the home of a great chef. Ill be back. read more

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I recently booked Jolie for a bridal shower party. Molly coordinated for the venue and was beyond helpful! Everyone I worked with was so easy going, letting us adjust menu items to suit the guests, and giving us free rein with decorations. The staff made sure our drinks were full and were so fun with the bride. Everyone loooooved the food- the burrata and bread like what ?!!! Insanely good and that was just the first course. I highly recommend this place for events, you won't be disappointed. Thank you Molly & Jolie Staff! read more

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My wife and I ate here last year on Christmas Eve and it was our best restaurant meal of the year. So on our Coronado return this year, we booked another reservation and Jolie delivered. We like small plates and we had most of the Starter plates. Each was fantastic. Eat here if you like quality food but avoid if you like quantity. We love it and we will be back next year. read more

For the love of God don't don't don't... we have come to Coronado every year for 36 years and this was one of the worst experiences we've ever had. The menu isn't what it claims it is online And it is BEYOND loud with a rock band playing next door... I will attach pics but man it's bad. We only got a couple apps bc we had to get out of there. The crab toast was meh but the scallops were great.... I can't express how weird and awkward and kinda horrible this was! read more

This place is a gem. It's tiny, unassuming, and puts out fabulous food. The staff is friendly and welcoming, and they know their stuff. Do yourself a favor and get the wedge salad. My very favorite. read more

Jolie - Crudo - Seafood Near Me - Coronado, California

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The ambiance was chill and the food was spot on! Some foods you have to try here are Brussels Sprouts, Tartare, Crab bread, and the Peruvian scallops. The restaurant design was minimalistic. Kat, the waitress was very kind and helpful! You have to try this spot! read more

They should remove Outdoor Seating as an option. We were the lucky two to be seated at the only outdoor seat option last night (a small table with two metal chairs). Our waitress was lovely but us being the only two outside (at the only table outside) likely made it difficult to timely manage our table- not to mention the fact it was just an extremely awkward setup. Despite the ambiance miss- the food was delicious, I recommend the scallops and crab toast. I'm all for private dining this just felt poorly planned and not well executed. read more

Adorable little nook of a restaurant that you don't want to pass up! Clean and classy vibes; definitely "Not a Chucky Cheese". The staff worked as a cohesive team to take care of us all night as we throughly enjoyed our 'trust the chef' 7 course meal. Trust me you want to try out the 'trust the chef' route. Every dish was delicious, so much I didn't manage to snag a photo because we all dove right in. We were a clean plate club table! They have a nice wine selection that pairs well with their menu. Back to the staff, they truly went above and beyond to make our experience memorable, fun, and enjoyable. Thank y'all! You must give this new little gem a try!! read more

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We've been coming to Coronado for 33 years and this is by far the best meal we have ever had! Sorry to only post a few photos but we were too busy eating everything. We started with the freshest most flavorful Oysters, and Peruvian Scallops. Next we had Hamachi Crudo, Arancini, Grilled Octopus and Parker House rolls, Every dish was truly exceptional. The sauces, garnishes and seasonings accompanying each dish worked harmoniously. The service was welcoming and helpful. It was so interesting to learn about the menu and I really appreciated the help in selecting the most wonderful wine to enjoy with dinner. We will be back to dine again next week as we eat our way through the entire menu. read more

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Five star dining experience Creative, delicious, and beautiful food! Jack and Jack were caring, thoughtful servers and a joy to speak with. My husband and I did a "trust the chef" dinner and let him pick our courses - fantastic! We'll be back read more

This place in person is not like in the pictures at all. Weird vibe, it seems like they run out of money to finish the restaurant. The service and the food are okay, but definitely overpriced for what they offer. read more

Great service and the food is tasty. Definitely try the crudo. Portions are a little small but it let me try more things than I would be able to normally. Prices were still pretty reasonable. read more

Easiest review I've ever given any business. This restaurant is Michelin star food quality with amazing staff. Best food experience I've had a while and in my opinion best restaurant in Coronado. Celebrated my birthday here with my boyfriend. Had clams, buratta salad, carpaccio & tuna crudo. Everything was to die for and we legit savored and enjoyed every single bite. Food was so good and light. Ate a ton of food but left feeling satisfied and not disgustingly full which I think speaks for the quality of food. The staff was excellent and attentive. The chefs prepared every dish with love. Love that it's a small spot. Very intimate. Big things!!! read more

Jolie - Tuna - Seafood Near Me - Coronado, California

Holy smokes! This food and service was absolutely incredible- one of the best restaurants we've been to in San Diego. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

So, so good! We had the wagyu tartare with bone marrow - chef's kiss - and potato croquettes to start. Both were a hit. Between the four of us, we had a chicken, steak, and seafood main - all done well. Highly recommended! read more

2nd dinner here - impressive both times. Quality over quantity. Friendly knowledgeable server and allowed our golden retriever inside. We will definitely be back. Creative preparation, quality ingredients, great service, perfect location, and solid wine - what more could you ask for...get the scallop! read more

Had a wonderful meal at the new Jolie. All the reviews are accurate. Food is unbelievable!! Amazing what they can do with only a cook top and induction grill! We chose the chefs special where they prepare about 7 courses to bring out. They do take your likes also. It was $65/pp. well worth it. Only reason not a 5 star is it's loud in there, they told us they're working on fixing that, also, the seating outside I think can be better. A little uneven. And don't like high tops. We did sit inside. Know that they're closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. read more

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This was one of the better meals ive had and we've eaten out 3-4 times a week for 10 yrs Super creative art form cuisine yet so delicious and hearty Scallop, crudo, beet salad / greek salad, arancini, prime rib, sea bass, dessert. Everything was incredible read more

This was a wonderful restaurant on Coronado Island. It is small and intimate. The restaurant was a little noisy at first but after one large party left it was perfect. The dish sizes were great and the food and presentation were all wonderful. Recommend this restaurant for a date night or romantic evening out. Great wine selection too. read more

An absolute hidden gem. Excellent flavor profiles, masterful wine pairings, great service, fresh on fresh seafood. You will tell your friends and family that you've been here. read more

I don't know where to start! This was an exquisite experience. Our party of four traded quite a few of the appetizers, salads, and entrées. I will include this many photos as I can because the presentation was over the top. We sampled each other's dinners, because it was just experience that it had to be shared! It's a very small dining area, and you'll be amazed at how much excellent food and come out of such a small kitchen. read more

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The service was excellent The ambiance was sterile and the temperature inside the restaurant way too cold The salad with melon was excellent. The beef was mostly fat, and the potato dish was uninspired. read more

Good friends and food. I enjoy coming here and always leave satisfied. Easily the best restaurant on Coronado island. read more

Jolie - Seabass - Seafood Near Me - Coronado, California

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Our reservation was for 5pm on Saturday. We had tickets for a show at the Lamb Player's Theater, so we're limited with time. The place was clean and sparsely decorated with a bit of an industrial feel. It's a small restaurant but you won't feel cramped. Jack served us and we were surprised that they had an "Oyster Hour" from 4- 6pm every day they are open. Since it was so early, we decided to stick with appetizers and a salad. We had the Peruvian Scallops and fresh Baja oysters. So delicious and fresh! Then came the Potato Croquettes (highly recommended by Jack) . They were crispy on the outside and light & fluffy on the inside, delish! Next came the fish filet sliders on a brioche bun, yum! Followed with the Shrimp and Melon Salad, the dressing was amazing! It was bright & sweet. Our last dish was the crab toast, fresh & tasty! It was a wonderful meal and very reasonably priced. We will definitely be back the next time we are in Coronado. read more

We found this spot in our last trip to Coronado. We should have been looking harder in previous trips, this place was Amazing! The food was awesome. We had the scallops and burrata as appetizers. Both dishes were very good, the scallops were amazing! The entrees were also both gray steak frites and chicken Milanese both were great. Steak was cooked perfectly and chicken was as well. The Old fashioned while different than traditional were very nice as well. Wife loved her wine selections as well. The place is small. And there as a large party that was clearly having a good time so it was a little noisy. It caused an issue with my entree order but that was quickly remedied. Can't say enough about the wait staff. They were busy with the large party but didn't miss a beat taking care of us. We will definitely be back every trip we take now read more

Do you want to splurge? My wife took me here for my birthday. They offer a 4 course meal for $120/each. You can add a wine pairing, as well, for more $. We don't drink alcohol, but they also offer a nonalcoholic beverage pairing. My wife bought that for me. Each course has four choices and you need to decide which 4 you are going to choose. Each dish looks fabulous. The service is impeccable! After we made our choices, the waiter would bring each dish and announce it, letting us know what it was. Then the nonalcoholic beverage would arrive and be announced. And it was amazing how well each blended with the food! The silverware was replace with each dish. The portions were small, but we both agreed we were full at the end and that the whole experience had been worthwhile. My only problem is: what to do for HER birthday! read more

WOW. Just wow. This place is absolutely spectacular. I have no words. The short rib and the halibut were stand out dishes. Not to mention the service is top tier. (We love Jake!!). Would 1000% recommend stopping by. Best food on the island by far. read more

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Go here! And get the amazing shrimp and melon salad. Everything we had was good. Wine list was great. Definitely worth a visit.

We had a wonderful dinner here. The food was interesting and delicious. Loved the shared plates approach that allowed us to try multiple items. We agreed our favorite was the fried cauliflower appetizer but all was very good. The service was excellent, many thanks to Jack for his good suggestions and they were kind enough to give us complementary champagne to start our meal and celebrate our anniversary. read more

Excellent service and excellent food. Came here on a whim with my family. Will absolutely be back

A gem of a restaurant in a very touristy town. The menu was simple, meaning the quality of food really shone. To start the oysters and Peruvian shallops were fantastic. The pork chop and loup de outstanding. Service was attentive yet not overly hovering. Dessert and wine also complemented the evening. Overall the simplistic ambience and outstanding menu was a welcome repose from chain restaurants. Highly recommend! read more

High marks for this up and coming award winning restaurant in downtown Coronado. Beachy food with paired wine was a memorable 19th anniversary dinner. So impressed with the theme of the meal which was Asian miso pistachio tomatillo and melon freche seafood with puffed quinoa -- plus one potato pomme with tomato. Needs a theme identity but is so delicious! Excellent service and neighborhood vibe. read more

Tried Jolie for the first time. Food was excellent - all very fresh which great flavor profiles. Service was friendly as well. Will definitely be back! read more

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We took a chance on Jolie based on reviews and HOLY SMOKES did it deliver. One of our Top 10 meals ever (compared to New Orleans, Chicago, New York, San Sebastián, Paris, Madrid,...). We asked about a chef's tasting menu (in Jolie vernacular it's called "trust the chef") and 7 courses later we were just blown away. The addition of charming wine pairings made it even more remarkable. What an absolute hidden gem in Coronado. read more

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We have eaten at Jolie once, but we'll go again. The service and food were excellent. The space is plain, kind of a utilitarian look. But the food is adventurous, not the usual restaurant fare you get in Coronado. It's a fairly small menu, but clearly thought and imagination have gone into it. We started with a couple Peruvian scallops and Bluefin Crudo, both absolutely lovely. I have to note that when the menu item says there is chili in the dish, THERE IS CHILI IN THE DISH. My husband, who has a higher tolerance for spice than I do, was in heaven. I surreptitiously took a few chili flakes off my slice of bluefin. I'm sorry, Chef, I'm a wimp. Then shrimp and melon salad, another winner, heavy on the shrimp! The melon took the edge off the Serrano chili in the dish, except when I accidentally breathed a bit off chili into the back of my throat. Our exceptional server, Jack, not to be confused with the other server Jack, brought me a tiny bowl of crème fraîche that cleared things up nicely. For entrees we had halibut and loup de mer, both excellent. The loup de mer looked odd, like a deep- fried canoe, but it was perfectly cooked and very light. Halibut was also perfectly cooked, we preferred it to the loup de mer. There is a nice wine list. Portions are not huge, which is really nice for a change. We didn't save room for dessert, but we'll have to try again another time. Service was attentive but not intrusive. Our server was knowledgeable about both food and wine. Definitely recommend. ​ read more

We were so excited to try Jolie because of the fabulous reviews but we left very disappointed. The restaurant is small and only has one server, which would have been fine except our server was bad. He treated us like we were ordering at a bar instead of a high end restaurant - We felt rushed to place our order and he didn't provide any feedback on dishes or specials. When we ordered, he assured us the kitchen would course our meal but that did not happen. Once we got our food, we quickly realized that it was worse than the service. All of our dishes were served to us cold. The gnocchi and pork chop were so cold that we didn't finish the plates. If you want to go to a nice restaurant for a special occasion, I highly recommend looking elsewhere. read more