We made a reservation for this restaurant without looking at photos of the interior, so when we walked in, I was initially surprised. The interior is not decorated like restaurants normally are. However, we were warmly greeted by Jack who was our host and waiter. Upon chatting with Jack, we learned that this location used to be a butcher shop and that they plan on making renovations soon. Despite the interior aesthetics, the food tasted like it belongs in a fine dining restaurant. Jack gave his recommendations for his favorites from each category. We ordered: -Bluefin Tuna Tartare ($23): I highly recommend this dish. Every bite of tuna, which was plated on top of a buttermilk vinaigrette, paired perfectly with the grilled sourdough. -Crab Toast ($26): The jumbo lump crab, caviar, masago, and tarragon were already plated on the toast. This was delicious, and I would get it again. -Two oysters ($3.50 each): This was tasty but a bit small. -Two Peruvian Scallops ($5 each): These came with coconut vinaigrette, masago, and pickled Thai chili. I really enjoyed this starter. -Pork Chop ($42): I usually get pork chop that arrives all in one large piece. Instead, this came in slices, and the texture was so tender like pork belly. It came with cheesy semolina and arugula salad. -Ice Cream: We were given a vanilla ice cream dish with pistachios and olive oil since we were celebrating a special occasion. This was the perfect ending to a wonderful meal. Jack remained attentive and friendly throughout our whole meal. He checked in to see how we were doing throughout the meal, and perfectly timed when to bring out the next round of dishes. The couple next to us mentioned that they always get the chef's course, so we're planning to try that the next time that we're back. Thank you Jolie and Jack for such a delicious dining experience. read more

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Tonight was our first time here at Jolie. For starters, we enjoyed six delicious Kumamoto Oysters. For dinner, we tried the melon & shrimp salad and the pork belly. The salad was nicely blended with the sweet melony flavor, shrimp and a little kick from sliced jalapeño peppers. The pork belly was crisp and plump topped with fried/baked kale. Wow! Loved the meal with glasses ordered and white wines recommend by our server, Jack. Next time, we wanna try the "Trust the Chef" meal with wine pairings. read more

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Jolie had one of the most delicious meals I've had recently and it was super easy to snag a reservation!! It's such a charming and cozy spot for a date or girls night. The kitchen is kind of connected to the seating area, and it's a fun ambiance! I wish I got a glass of wine while I was there. It looked like they had such a nice and unique selection! Some highlights of the meal were the Pan Seared Gnocchi and Crispy Pork Belly. I had never tried rabbit before, so loved having that opportunity with the gnocchi! It was really creamy and rich. The Crispy Pork Belly was amazing because of the textures and mix of savory and sweet flavors! The Beef Tartare was nice too, but the tomatoes stole the show from the other flavors. So happy we tried this spot, really hoping it gets the hype it deserves!! read more

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Originally came to Jolie for small bites and ended up doing their "Trust the Chef" tasting menu of seven courses ($75 per person), in which we really had to trust the process! We were assured before changing our minds that most of the course was what we were already ordering and just went with it. They also sell a variety of wines here that you can grab and go as I witnessed an order pick up. Our courses in order were: Kumamoto Oysters & Peruvian Scallops (5/5): Came with two each and the oysters came with caviar. They were nice starters and were bright flavors. King Salmon Crudo (5/5): The king salmon is like butter! The softest salmon I've ever tried. This one was my favorite. Steak Tartare (5/5): My second favorite item. The tartare was served on a thick sourdough toast and sat on top of fresh tomatoes. Cacio e Pepe Arancini (5/5): Had hints of truffle flavor and very rich in flavor! Sea Bass (4/5) - This was their substitute for the lump crab cakes. It was pretty fresh and I enjoyed the capers on top with the lemon. The fish skin was fried evenly and remained hot and crispy. Duck Confit (4.5/5) - This was served on a bed of fig jam and lentils. It was already flavorful on its own but the fig jam went well with the duck. Panna Cotta (4/5) - Topped with grapes and peanuts. This combination went pretty well together as well as the layer of caramel I believe provided a lot of sweetness. We were quite full towards the end but extremely satisfied. Since we tried a little bit of everything I'm not sure when my next visit will be, however, the tasting course proves that Jolie produces amazing dishes. The ambience could use a little more as there is no natural lighting or any windows, but the food is spectacular coming from such a a limited kitchen space. My favorites lean more towards their starters so I would recommend any of the ones I got in the course. The staff was friendly, helpful,not to mention knowledgeable about the menu and gave a great experience. read more

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This place is a hidden gem. As others have said, the decor is very minimalist, but the attention to detail on the food is really nice. The kitchen is out in the open, which I actually found interesting because I like to watch people cook. The entrées were a little overpriced for what you got And seemed like the afterthought to what were absolutely amazing appetizers. The Peruvian scallops were so good, we ordered four more for the table. I still dream about the liquid/sauce that was in those scallop shells. We also ordered the bread, and much to the chagrin of my attempts at low-carb diets, we ordered a second round of the bread. The potato croquettes were good and I would recommend them. Like many of the other reviews, we had the executive chef actually as one of our servers, and he was very friendly and amazing to talk to as we were enjoying our food. This ended up being a perfect pre-Rady Shell place before taking the boat over. I would absolutely recommend this as an appetizer spot. read more

What an interesting little place ......... As you can see from others' inside pics, this is a very unpretentious restaurant. Your food is prepared at the very end of the dining area and their wine is stored along the north side of dining area. Literally what you see, is what you get. The staff was pleasant and attentive. This evening we were eating progressively along 3 restaurants, so were ordering small plates. We started with the Garnet Yam. As you can see in my pic, you'll receive half a yam. The black garlic bbq sauce worked quite well with the depth of the yam. The sauce, while savory, wasn't that garlicky or tangy/sweetness of a meat bbq sauce. So it complimented the yam well. Ordinarily we like the chew of yam skins, but in this case it was tough - see it was pulling away from the yam. The garnishing with the sesame and peanuts added a great crunch held up to the yam and depth of the bbq sauce. We also shared the Jumbo Lump Crab Cake. As you can see in my pic, there are fresh lumps of crab. The sear was great. The Louie sauce was a nice light compliment to the lightly seasoned cake. The cake was lightly packed and fell apart, allowing it to absorb the Louie sauce. read more

Jolie - Garnet Yam - Seafood Near Me - Coronado, California

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This is such a hidden gem!! When you walk in, the space isn't overly decorated or done up so you're not sure what to expect but the food really speaks for itself. Each dish we had was really fresh from the oysters to the bluefin crudo and the flavor profiles were great!! The staff was excellent as our server was super attentive the whole night plus gave us a run down of each dish after serving it to us. Overall, it was such a great experience and we'll definitely be coming back again soon! read more

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My husband and I absolutely love Jolie. We've been here a number times for special occasions and celebrations over the past 8 months and it is a really lovely vibe in there. The service at Jolie is impeccable and we love catching up with Jack when we visit. The food is also amazing and consistently delicious. We have loved every single dish we have gotten here over that time. Our favorite appetizers we get are the oysters, Peruvian scallops, Cacio e Pepe arancini, crispy cauliflower, and bread and butter. We've had the loup de mer, halibut, scallops, gnocchi and short rib before and all were cooked to perfection. We would 100% recommend Jolie to anyone looking for amazing food, great service, and good vibes. read more

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Have never been told upon arrival at a restaurant's opening at 4 PM that dining was not possible for the rest of the evening. Even popular restaurants in NYC will accommodate no reservations for those willing to wait. No waitlist was offered at Jolie. Fortunately the bar next door accommodated us. We were able to order from the Jolie menu while enjoying a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere. We enjoyed the croquettes, the tomato and citrus salad, the filet o fish sliders and the bbq swordfish. The latter was tasty but quite a small portion at $42. Bill arrived and one oyster hour dish was charged at the regular price. read more

What a hidden gem. You can almost walk by this place on Orange Avenue but please don't. Wine during "oyster hour" is a steal and the food was fantastic! read more

Jolie - Chicken Piccata - Seafood Near Me - Coronado, California

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This place really disappointed me based on the other reviews I read. We had dinner on a Saturday night and there were several strange things happening even when trying to book the reservation. When we tried to book, Resy showed no availability so I chose Notify to see if anything popped up later. Around 3:30PM, I got the Resy alert that a table might be available and there were tables available every 15 minutes from open to close time. It seems like they must not open up all of the tables for reservations until right before service. We took a 7:30 table. When we arrived, they were already out of oysters, and they were out of 2 of 6 entrees. This seems like poor inventory management to be out of so many items early on a Saturday night and was disappointing because we really wanted oysters. The service was OK, but indifferent. We ordered a Bottle of wine and they poured the first glass, but then didn't pour for us again even when they were standing at our table watching us pour our own wine. The gnocchi entree was not hot, although the flavors were good. It was also pretty small with very little crab. The halibut was a nice size but the sides it was served with were really more like garnishes: 1 mushroom and 1 sliver of dry, unseasoned grilled cabbage. There were no starch or vegetable sides on the menu to order either. The bathroom hallway is behind the restaurant and still under construction and the women's bathroom had no soap, but I couldn't find anyone to let them know. Overall, we spent about $200 for 2 people and were left pretty disappointed. read more

Jolie - Halibut with charred slice of dry cabbage and 1 mushroom - Seafood Near Me - Coronado, California

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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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this establishment is a joke. you walk in to a huge cement room with zero decor other than some sound buffering pads slapped to the wall.. that aren't even hung straight, they are just slapped up there in random splotches. there are no candles, no tablecloths other than a dish towel runner draped over the two-tops. there is no art on the walls, they have no flowers, they have cold and stiff metal chairs, and metal racks along one wall that should be in a storage room. i've had better racks for storage in the warehouse at Pier 1 Imports than that whack setup. this is was an epic level of visual atrocity. the food in california and coronado is usually amazing. not here. alleged wagyu sirloin chopped into mealy little chunks paired with a heap of crinkle-cut fries that were obviously bought frozen. who cuts WAGYU into CHUNKS?! and they're too lazy to cut their own frites? and they serve it with a little metal cup of heinz ketchup.. literally zero effort. the appetizers are mediocre and hardly match their description. the wines are overpriced. the bread is delivered ONCE A WEEK. they can't even make their own bread?? and it's a week old??? the server didn't even ask how the meal was at the end. i'm not mad, as the server obviously knew the food was horrid. the owners obviously do not care about their ingredients, their setting, or their clients. they're raking in money by overcharging for food that is probably rivaled by mcdonald's. i don't eat there so i don't actually know but i do know the fries are way better than what they serve here. these people are obviously taking advantage of the community. i'd be surprised if anyone ever ate here twice. and, by the way, it's pretty messed up to only have one server and one manager for the entire dining room. calling it a room is pretty generous. it's more like a hovel. the menu looked great. the execution was trash. stay away if you care about your taste buds and your wallet. read more

Both food and service were great. We had the burrata and potato croquettes to start, followed by beet salad and steak frites. Jolie also has a low keynote beaten path atmosphere which is a nice change from the other restaurants on the Main Street. read more

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

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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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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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

Jolie - Jolie entrance - Seafood Near Me - Coronado, California

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

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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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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

Jolie - Pannacota butter scotch! - Seafood Near Me - Coronado, California

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 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

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

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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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

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

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

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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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