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Name: Le Coq Au Vin
Address: 4800 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL, 32806
Telephone: (407) 851-6980
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.93

Le Coq Au Vin

4800 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL, 32806

(407) 851-6980
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Le Coq Au Vin Menu

Hors D’oeuvres

Soupe A L’oignon

Traditional Country Style Pumpkin Soup

Chef’s Seasonal Creation

Tarte A L’oignon

Country Style Fried Green Tomatoes

Spinach Artichoke And Crab Imperial

Shrimp And Grits

Soufflé Au Fromage

Boudin

Baked Brie En Croute

Oysters

Escargots

Mousse De Foies De Volailles

Moules Mariniers

Moules Rochelaises From La Rochelle

Coquilles St. Jacques

Crevettes

Steak Tartare

Foie Gras

Foie Gras
Salade

Space Coast Crab Salade

Salade Laitue Et Noix

Salade Endives Cresson Chevre Chaud

Salade Tomatoes Et Chevre
Entrees

Schnitzel

Schnitzel

Aubergine Du Bayou Teche

Fresh Catch Of The Day

Le Poisson “bronze”

Seared Scallops Oscar Style

Filet Of Baked Sea Bass

Dover Sole Meuniere

Legumes

Poulet “coq Au Vin”

Ris De Veau

Ch Ef’s Poultry Creation Of The Day

New York Strip Steak

Tournedos

Beef

Chef’s Game Selection

Canard

Carre D’agneau

Lapin

Cassoulet
House Side Dishes

Baked Lobster Macaroni And Cheese With Ham

Truffle French Fries Fried In Duck Fat

Au Gratin Potatoes

Buttered Noodles

Seasonal Vegetables Of The Day

Sauteed Forrest Mushrooms

Asparagus And Cajun Hollandaise With Ham

Side Béarnaise Or Side Of Peppercorn
Desserts

Les Soufflés De Jean Baptiste

Crème Brulee

Tarte Au Citron

Pain Perdu Aux Framboises Et Chocolat

Tarte Aux Pommes

Seasonal Cheesecake

Three Cheeses

French Style Chocolate Lava

Ice Cream And Sorbet

Chocolate Marquise

Healthy Meal suggestions for Le Coq Au Vin

Hors D’oeuvres

Soupe A L’oignon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Traditional Country Style Pumpkin Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chef’s Seasonal Creation [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tarte A L’oignon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Country Style Fried Green Tomatoes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spinach Artichoke And Crab Imperial [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp And Grits [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Soufflé Au Fromage [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Boudin [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baked Brie En Croute [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Oysters [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Escargots [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mousse De Foies De Volailles [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Moules Mariniers [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Moules Rochelaises From La Rochelle [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coquilles St. Jacques [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crevettes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Steak Tartare [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Foie Gras [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Foie Gras [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Salade

Space Coast Crab Salade [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salade Laitue Et Noix [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salade Endives Cresson Chevre Chaud [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salade Tomatoes Et Chevre [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Entrees

Schnitzel [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Schnitzel [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Aubergine Du Bayou Teche [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fresh Catch Of The Day [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Le Poisson “bronze” [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Seared Scallops Oscar Style [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Filet Of Baked Sea Bass [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Dover Sole Meuniere [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Legumes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Poulet “coq Au Vin” [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ris De Veau [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ch Ef’s Poultry Creation Of The Day [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

New York Strip Steak [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tournedos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Beef [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chef’s Game Selection [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Canard [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Carre D’agneau [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lapin [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cassoulet [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
House Side Dishes

Baked Lobster Macaroni And Cheese With Ham [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Truffle French Fries Fried In Duck Fat [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Au Gratin Potatoes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Buttered Noodles [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Seasonal Vegetables Of The Day [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sauteed Forrest Mushrooms [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Asparagus And Cajun Hollandaise With Ham [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Side Béarnaise Or Side Of Peppercorn [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Desserts

Les Soufflés De Jean Baptiste [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crème Brulee [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tarte Au Citron [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pain Perdu Aux Framboises Et Chocolat [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tarte Aux Pommes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Seasonal Cheesecake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Three Cheeses [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

French Style Chocolate Lava [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ice Cream And Sorbet [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chocolate Marquise [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Juan S.

Cute place, very good food. Delicious lamb chops, salmon, the tomato salad was one of the most amazing I've ever had, the bread is out of this world, I could go on and on. Overall great experience and would definitely recommend.
(4)
Megan S.

I was really excited to finally try out Le Coq Au Vin during Magical Dining Month. I went with 5 friends the first weekend of MDM. It was raining out, and the restaurant didn't seem terribly busy. The room we were sat in echoed quite a bit, so it always felt really loud even when there were only a handful of occupied tables. The tables were also extremely close to one another, which seemed like a pain not only for the waiters but also for tables who maybe wanted some privacy. Maybe that was just the room we were sat in. I don't know, as I didn't peak into the other dining areas. The room we were in was quite rustic decor wise, which was cute. Our server was fantastic and friendly. He kept us loaded up on drinks and bread, and had great recommendations for wine & appetizers. His thoroughness and knowledge of the menu was definitely the best part of the experience. The food was good, but I thought my steak was a bit tough and very, very peppery. I had ordered off the MDM menu, and I wish I had selected the fish dish or the chicken. The potatoes and veggies were delicious, but the peppery sauce of the steak drenched everything. For dessert, I upgraded my dessert to the chocolate flavored soufflÃ© that Le Coq Au Vin boasts about. It was good, but not great. I think I expected something a bit more chocolatey.
(3)
Brandy M.

I was very excited to experience this restaurant -- I came here with my fiance for a romantic dinner. The decor is rustic -- lots of stuff on the walls, seems reminiscent of the old "Public Houses" of Europe, but with white tablecloths and wine glasses on each table. Seems like it started out country but then changed its mind and became fancy. That, however, was where the fancy stopped; this was mostly to do with service. Our server, Joseph (a young man in his late 20's), seemed to know about as much about the menu as we did -- right from the initial greet he was stuttering and soft spoken. He went into the hors d'oeuvres specials, seeming as though he was asking us about them ("It's a lobster macaroni and cheese? Served in a carafe? Big enough to share?") My fiance asked for a beer recommendation for the steak; he seemed as if he had never been asked that question before, and stammered that he would go and ask the chef. I requested a wine recommendation as well, and he once again stammered (questioningly) a wine which was delicious if only he had recommended it with confidence. I felt nervous about ordering it because HE was nervous about me ordering it. About halfway through our hors d'oeuvres, the server finally asked if we wanted our wine and beer right now, or with the meal. This was around 30-35 minutes after being sat. Halfway through our hors d'oeuvres, and around 15 minutes after we had given our entree order to the server, he came up and rather tactlessly informed us about the entree specials AFTER WE HAD ALREADY ORDERED. Kind of like an "oh....and if you wanted to order this....sorry..." To start, we ordered the escargot and the onion soup. The escargot was simply seasoned, but the sauce was great -- similar to another reviewer, I too dipped the bread in the sauce because I really enjoyed it. The onion soup was AMAZING: I actually tipped it to get the last of the soup out because I didn't want to waste any. I ordered a glass of the German Selbach Reisling, which was delicious and went with everything I ordered; my fiance ordered the Durkel, a dark German beer that he raved went perfectly with his New York Strip steak. For our entrees, as mentioned before me fiance ordered the New York Strip steak medium rare -- he was obsessed with the au gratin potatoes, and we both agreed that the carrots were cooked wonderfully. The steak left a bit to be desired -- then again, obviously this isn't a steak place, but the cut of strip did not seem to be the best, with a lot of fat and a bit tough. We both wished that the pepper sauce had a bit more kick to it, but it was very good as well! Another suggestion for the service -- when the steak arrived, Joseph then stated, "let me go get you a steak knife." Three minutes later, he arrived with it. Since this restaurant brags a fine-dining feel, having to stare at a delicious-looking, hot steak for three minutes not being able to cut into it seems a bit amateur. I won't eat until he can, so why not have the steak knife as a pre-drop, so both of us aren't watching our hot food become cold while you get him the proper utensil to eat it with? I ordered the coq au vin, and it was GREAT -- one of my favorite dishes to order, and the reason why I came here. My chicken was cooked perfectly, the sauce and mushrooms were great, it was the highlight of my evening. The coq au vin and the food are the reason for the two stars that I did give We did decide to order an additional side of the truffle fries, just to see what they tasted like and they did not come out with the meals. I reminded the server about them, at his first (credit given: diligent) check-back: he informed me he would get them immediately. 20 minutes later, he checked back with us twice and informed us they were coming -- 25 minutes later, we were finished and asked for them to be cancelled. I ordered the creme brulee for dessert. I also ordered a cup of coffee. The coffee was delivered, and it was then that the server asked if I would like cream and sugar. I replied with the affirmative. My creme brulee arrived (with only one spoon for a couple....thank goodness my fiance didn't want any), and I reminded the server about my cream and sugar -- once again an item getting cold and untouched because of the server's inability to plan ahead for his Guests. The flaws in service were ignored at the time because I will not let a bad server destroy my romantic evening. I definitely think that Joseph should be put through some additional training (wine/beer knowledge, food knowledge, and maybe a serving class) and next time in order to receive a better, classier experience I may request one of the older more experienced servers. The steak was nothing to write home about, but everything else was great and I would definitely eat here again if not to try more items on the menu. Especially my truffle fries, which I was looking forward to trying but then never received.
(2)
Samira J.

So so good! One of my all time favorites in Orlando. Never had a bad meal-never tried anything that wasn't absolutely delicious.. Even after 20 something years!
(5)
Rory C.

For quite some time, my wife and I have been very excited to try this Orlando institution. With Magical Dining Month currently going on, we decided to give it a try. Le Coq is located in a rustic (ie. run down) cottage/house in South Orlando. The moment you walk in the door, you are transported to what I would assume an old rustic house would look like on the French Countryside. Pictures and artwork adorn the quaint entryway, where we are greeted by the host and the smell of the bathroom. While the smell of the bathroom is not overwhelming, it is definitely noticeable and causes one to cover their mouth/nose as they wait for the host to walk them to their table. The dining room is seemingly split into the sections of the rustic cottage. I believe our party of 6 was seated in the old Living Room. The dÃ©cor and personality of the room felt a bit dated, but that could also be part of the charm. Once seated, we were greeted by our server. Our server didn't seem overly enthused to be taking care of our group, and that trend continued throughout the meal. Le Coq is sold as a "fine" dining restaurant...I think. The level of service we received would have been appropriate elsewhere, but not here. One guest ordered a beer and was given a beer glass that had dishwater in it. The server said, and I quote "that is probably just condensation from the refrigerator, it will be fine". There was easily half an ounce of water in the glass. Another gripe I had with the service was the fact that the server didn't remember who ordered what. At a restaurant like this, there should be no "auctioning" appetizers and entrÃ©e's to the table. It takes away from the "fine" dining experience. All things considered, we were all still very excited for the food. I started with the French onion soup, which was served in a tea cup. The soup was delicious. I continued my meal with the "Tornedos", which was one 4-6 oz filet served with carrots and mashed potatoes. This was ok...I ordered my meat medium rare, it was close, but not perfect. The most noticeable grievance I have is the size of the food. I understand that Magical Dining Month encourages people to visit restaurants they wouldn't typically visit, but this is a tremendous opportunity to attract repeat customers by providing a memorable experience. The soup was tiny and the steak was underwhelming. Dessert was an apple tart that is served with a scoop of ice cream. Again, just ok. My wife bought up to the soufflÃ©, which I enjoyed. The last gripe I have is that the server couldn't split our checks for us. Three couples were seated, 1 check was given. In today's day and age, I feel this is a must for all restaurants, regardless of designation or classification. All in all, this was a very average $100+ meal.
(2)
Thomas T.

5-Star French food without the pretentiousness. Great selection of wines, with some very nice European beers tucked into the last page of the wine menu. The table bread was authentic French bread. I wanted to ask for a baguette to take home! Everyone enjoyed their salads and soup. Everyone enjoyed the scallops, schnitzel and, of course, the signature chicken. Our server was incredibly attentive- bordering on psychic- as he was at hand whenever we needed. No doubt we will go here again.
(5)
Aaron R.

We attended the restaurant as a group of six -- three couples, celebrating a retirement dinner. Service (Vaughn) was excellent the entire night. First impression -- wine list with plenty of options. Appetizers were fantastic -- daily special of lobster bisque was very delicious, with noticeably large chunks of lobster. The cheese soufflÃ©, which is on the regular menu, was incredible. I will be ordering it again on my next visit. My entree was the "Bronze Duck", which was notable not only for its flavor and sauce, but also for the accompaniments of sweet potato and ratatouille. My wife loved her eggplant dish. Dessert for us was the caramel soufflÃ© for my wife, and chocolate soufflÃ© for me; both were excellent. The ambiance was warm and inviting; upscale but not intimidating. The owner stopped by our table to inquire as to the quality of our experience. We will definitely be returning!
(5)
Kimber H.

Have been wanting to go here for 20 years. Well worth the wait. Thank you Jerome and Gayle for a perfect dinner. Food and company awesome. I would come back for the Grand Manier souffle alone not to mention the escargot and steak tartare! The prix fixed 3 course meals are a great value with 3 choices in each course. GREAT Atmosphere ,FOOD AND COMPANY. What else do you need. We will be back!
(5)
Annette H.

Not my favorite. I would not recommend this restaurant. Ambiance: The restaurant is in an old house that might seem charming if it wasn't so warm inside. This is an upscale restaurant so our party is "dressed" for dinner. I felt bad for our husbands who all wore dress slacks and dress shirts. It is another Florida hot summer day in June and at 6:00 pm it is still in the high 90"s outside. The restaurant"s air conditioning must be set high or has difficulty meeting demand. Our waiter was even sweating the whole time...not attractive! Service: The service was not up to par. I repeatedly asked for water that never came. Plates were given to the wrong people at our table. Two people ate some before they realized so they just kept the mixed up plates. Food: I had the breaded pork with spatzle, the dish reminded me of school cafeteria food. Bland (very salty) and nothing special. Finished with a dessert of chocolate bread pudding. It was visually pleasing, however it was hard and chewy, not edible. Wine by the glass I ordered was stale. When I complained they brought a fresh glass, opened a new bottle, and poured the wine. It was very good. The waiter proceeded to tell me the bottle, that the stale wine had been poured from, most likely was opened on Sunday and then they were closed on Monday, and no one must have ordered the wine on Tuesday, so now by Wednesday night it must have gotten stale. .....You think!!!! One star from me
(1)
Stephanie G.

There is not enough words to explain how great this restaurant is, very quaint and romantic atmosphere. I came here for the first time with my boyfriend and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The sea bass dish was a little pricey but definitely worth it. It had so much flavor. If you don't mind spending a little bit, I would definitely recommend this restaurant. You will not be disappointed!
(5)
Liz M.

Not impressed. My husband and I tried it out for our anniversary over the weekend and I should have heeded the scattered 2-1 star reviews. First thing that stood out was the obnoxiously loud table in back. And of course they ordered roughly the same time as us...so they were not going to leave any time soon. If the food wasn't overwhelming pretentious, this table's conversation made up for their lack there of. Their conversation fluctuated between crude and sickeningly ostentatious as they debated whether to spend next week in a Manhattan penthouse or to 'summer at the Hamptons on their yacht' (do people really talk like that??!). It was hard to enjoy ourselves when all my husband and I could hear was them over everything. We were hoping the food would make up for the destroyed ambiance...but sadly most of it did not. The three stars was given for a delicious French onion soup, a decent steak au piovre, and a heavenly creme brulee as well as grand marnier souffle. Skip the caramel- it is WAY too sweet and hard to spread the sauce. The grand marnier was light and scrumptious- the way dessert should be! I was underwhelmed by their signature dish, the poulet au vin. The brown sauce was uninspired. Didnt really taste like anything at all. Just flavorless gravy with chicken. My husbands steak was much tastier...though the tomatoes on top were kind of weird. The presentation of the main courses did not wow me at all. Very sub par presentation wise. The souffles on the other hand did look really nice. Though I wouldn't get the gruyere app souffle again. Looked nice, but tasted just okay. Had a burnt tinge to it. Again, the highlights: nice server, french onion soup, creme brule, and grand marnier souffle. Their candle in a thimble full of whip cream at the end of the night almost made me laugh. I guess it's better than not wishing us happy anniversary at all...but come on. If you are spending $90+ dollars for two in an evening I think they can think of some other thoughtful (and a bit more inspired) idea than a dollop of whipcream with a candle in it. Our search for a satisfying and 'wow' Orlando restaurant still continues!
(3)
Mike W.

We have heard about this restaurant for awhile now, so had to give it a try. We loved the atmosphere and friendly informative service. Menu had a good variety of appetizers and main courses. I choose that French onion soup for app and schnitzel for main course. Food was prepared perfectly and tasted amazing. Definitely will return, great place to celebrate special occasion, anniversary etc.
(4)
Selena A.

This restaurant has a reputation that reaches far and wide in Central Florida. It has been featured on television shows and is regularly lauded as an Orlando area gem. That is a valuable playing card in a flooded market. It takes time to build such a reputation. But, at the end of the day, a restaurant is only as good as the most recent plate served. Well then, it is with all due respect to long-time patrons and those that have happy memories of this establishment that I call foul. Big rotten outdated foul. The exterior is charming; a patio, fountains, various plantings and country chic decorative touches. The interior is similar though some items do smack of the clearance aisle at Tuesday Morning. I appreciate aesthetic choices and enjoy discussing such but when it comes to dining, I will get onto the more important aspects. My husband and I went for a romantic dinner and experienced something that was more comedic than tender --- literally. Our server arrived to the table out of breath and seemingly in a mildly desperate state. He muttered forth some specials, including mention of the soufflÃ© but could not recall all the available flavors. This is a finer dining establishment, sir. Why are you sweating and panting like Chris Farley in need of his next fix? (Too soon?) Not appropriate and certainly not romantic. How can you not remember information about one of the restaurant's signature dishes? I had thought that I may order the soufflÃ© but was put off by this underwhelming mention of it. The man also spilled my wine when he was pouring it. This lack of polish was later augmented with inattentiveness and discourteousness. In fact, after he explained that our plates were very hot, he placed my husband's large plate in front of him with the steak at the far end of the plate and the sides nearer. How is one supposed to cut a steak on a hot plate when it is the farthest thing away? Service be damned. Good food can save any indiscretion. Right? So, I truly wish that we had received good food. My husband's steak, which he ordered medium rare on the assumption that a restaurant such as Le Coq Au Vin would be serving a quality piece of meat even for their basic steak dish, was tough and fibrous. He was quite disappointed. Quite. My salmon was acceptable, probably of a slightly higher quality than the steak. The buerre blanc with the salmon was common, not in the a-classic-is-simple-but-good way but in the boring way. Our sides were the same and we agreed that the carrots were sublime, the gratin potatoes very good and the green beans overcooked. I did, afterall, want the soufflÃ© --- it was one of the reasons we sought out a meal at Le Coq Au Vin --- but did not see our server again in time to order it because the kitchen needs a 30 minute lead time. So, no soufflÃ©... poorly described or not. It turns out that our graceless server had been cut and a different gentleman cleared our dinner plates and served our dessert which was a chocolate bread pudding. This object was less a pudding and more a puck-like muffin-looking lump with a pad of vanilla ice cream on top. It's salvaging feature was a delicious raspberry sauce. Our second server was attentive and dignified, far more in keeping with what we initially expected. He got our bill together including making a correction left over from the former server's errors in ringing in our order. We grappled with how to tip. Did this second gentleman get the money or did it go, later on perhaps, to the previous oaf? In the end, we left a short-ish 20% unsure as to whom would be receiving this only okay number. We had, averaged out between the two, only okay service. Note: it is the competence of the second server that makes this review 2 stars not 1. Neither the first server nor much about our food warrants more than one star. A few days later I find myself questioning whether or not we went to Le Coq Au Vin on an off night. Perhaps (I hope) our primary server was new. Perhaps it was a bad week for ingredients and the kitchen had to make do with what was available. Most of all, I want to believe that this many people can't be this wrong about a place for so long. Or maybe that is the problem. Good food cannot be created on reputation and longevity alone. Unfortunately, we won't be giving Le Coq Au Vin another chance. Not when there are so many excellent farm-to-table restaurants that are nailing French technique and its descendants AND fusing it to the modern palette AND offering at least a somewhat consistent and competent level of service.
(2)
Michael M.

So its the big day, V Day. I want to take Niki somewhere very special. We both love French food and Ive heard that Le Coq Au Vin has incredible SoufflÃ©. I made a reservation and now that the bigday is here we are so excited. When we arrived we were seated promptly. Our drink order was taken but sadly no liquor. We agreed on a bottle of red instead. After looking over the selections available I ordered the Foie Gras, Mixed Greens with Duck, Rack Of Lamb, and Grand Marnier SoufflÃ© for dessert. All were excellent and the soufflÃ© was to die for. Cant wait to bring her here again.
(4)
Cassandra R.

Good food, attentive service. Went there for our anniversary dinner, which happens to be Christmas Eve. It was a prix fix menu that night. I had the duck, KR had the salmon topped with crab. Both were great. Desserts were rather unattractively plated, and plain, but tasty. Creme brulee was too cold-almost icy. They have a $20 cork fee if you BYOB, but for a special occasion, do it. Totally worth it, and their somm will decant tableside. The wines on their list are hit and miss, and SRP around $9-11/bottle, so you're looking at a 300% mark up. Ambiance: Very dated, '90's country kitchen (think chickens everywhere) Food: Good Somm: Great/knowledgeable/courteous Server: Great Presentation: Lackluster Authentic: Not really Space/crowding: Claustrophobic Good for Kids: No, yet they were there Demographic: Mostly retirees A word of note. Christmas time means carolers circling to each table, at least twice. In massive hoop skirts. A little much, especially for a super small place, but the owners apparently feel this adds to the mood. Given this was our anniversary, and we called ahead to reserve a table, we were hoping for a little extra special something-a glass of bubbly, something simple/inexpensive. A candle in whipped cream on a tarte is just cheesy, because a) it doesn't belong on the dish, and b) doesn't fit when you're spending $160+ on dinner. Overall, we got the impression Le Coq Au Vin's owners are rather comfortable with their status in Orlando, and don't feel the need to go the extra mile for service. Was it good? Yes. Would we go out of our way to go back? Probably not. Service is key, and when you've got a guest that's chosen your establishment to celebrate a special moment, treating them like you'd like to be treated is what creates loyalty. Ignoring them-not so much.
(3)
Sarah K.

Charming atmosphere but terrible food. I am on a mission to find good french cuisine and unfortunately it wasn't here. Tried their signature dish, coq au vin, on the recommendation of a friend and it was bad. The meat was tough and the sauce was flavorless. I can't recommend this place and I won't go again.
(1)
Carmen P.

My husband and I went there to celebrate our wedding anniversary, what a great treat.l! Small location. Watch out there are " NO CELL PHONES" in dinning room; I was thrilled about that We had 5 course meal and it was worth it! Thumbs up on a great celebratory restaurant.
(5)
Vicki P.

We were late for our reservations but the hostess was very sweet and accommodating. We order escargots for app, Tornedos, and Le Coq Au Vin Chicken for dinner. All were exceptional! Escargots were butterery and flavorful - used the left over butter for dipping bread - yum! Tornedo - the beef tenderloin was tender and had a delicious wine flavor. The Chicken was good but a little salty for me. Thought it needed a starch to balance it out but it didn't come with one. Our server, sommelier, and runner were amazing - provided excellent service! Overall, great experience!
(5)
Jason R.

Wonderful meal from appetizer to dessert! Fresh and delicious. Especially enjoyed the Apple tart for dessert.
(5)
Adam K.

It took me a long time to finally try Le Coq Au Vin. Not because a lack of desire but simply because I had no to dine with. I can honestly say that it will not take me as long to return there. Our service was fantastic from start to finish. We went there for Orlando Weekly's Bite 30 month so it was kind of a prix fixe meal. I ordered a salad, which wasn't spectacular but was still satisfying. My lady friend ordered the French Onion soup and when it arrived, I realized that I had never had "true" French Onion soup. Her bowl had croutons and cheese crusted on top as you delved into the soup. The only French Onion soup that I had had previously was simply onion broth by comparison. My lady friend chose the roasted pork chop forrester with a peppered mushroom sauce. It was delicious. Everything worked together. I chose the cornbread and mustard-encrusted salmon with a beurre blanc sauce. This dish practically melted in my mouth. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce simply made it decadent. For dessert, we had the creme brulee', which was fine. However, at the suggestion of my lady friend, we also ordered a raspberry souffle. My first souffle turned out to be EXQUISITE. Unbelievable. Sure, we had some unruly patrons occupying the restaurant at the same time as us. That happens and I can't fault the restaurant for that. Besides, they gave us an additional souffle to make up for that. With the quality of food, wine and the impeccable service, I can guarantee that we'll be returning to Le Coq Au Vin in the future.
(5)
Zulma M.

The best French restaurant in town ! I had the sweetbreads and they were delicious!
(5)
Ho L.

One of the finest French dining experiences you will find in Orlando, let alone Florida. The service is impeccable, the decor is quaint, and most importantly, the food is very good. Le Coq Au Vin often participates in various dining weeks such as Magical Dining Week, which is when you can enjoy a great meal for a reasonable price (around $30). The cuisine is about as authentic as you can get, and wonderfully presented. If you love French food, you should check it out.
(5)
Jenny J.

My husband and I celebrating our anniversary with a vacation, last stop Orlando. I looked through Yelp to find a well regarded, convenient restaurant to have a good meal. I came across Le Coq au Vin and what a great find! Being from New York I was a little nervous arriving at the restaurant to notice the outside sign displaying "Bon Appetit, y'all", but was pleasantly surprised. The inside ambiance was very quaint and romantic. We were greeted fondly, with fantastic service throughout our entire meal, which last over 3 hours! Our waiter, Dan, was phenomenal; he was extremely informative, courteous and accommodating. We shared a bottle of delicious Reisling, while enjoying our meal which started with French onion soup and escargot. My husband selected the eggplant entree, whereas I opted for the rack of lamb. We were both exceptionally happy with our meals. We finished off with one of their signature souffles, going with pumpkin option. Everything was so very good. If you are in the area looking for a date night location, this spot is definitely worth checking out!
(5)
Dana F.

Oh my dear, I am so glad that I finally got to eat here. I went for my boyfriend's birthday and I decided to partake in the prix fixe menu. Basically you can choose an appetizer/soup/salad + entree + dessert for about $40. I chose the French onion soup, Coq Au Vin, and a raspberry souffle. The soup = AMAZING. I'm not a big French onion soup fan - but they make theirs with cider instead of beef stock and that makes ALL the difference. Best one I've ever had. Layered with a coating of Gruyere cheese. Absolutely delicious. The Coq Au Vin = Delicious. I had to try their staple dish of course. It was GREAT. The sauce was tasty and the veggies were cooked perfectly. The Souffle = BEST DESSERT I'VE EVER HAD. Completely amazing. It's like eating delicious cotton candy made of heaven. Light, fluffy, and totally tasty. They put a bit of whipped cream on top and it just melts into the heavenly puff of souffle delectable-ness. It's TO DIE FOR. All in all, a wonderful meal. I can't wait to return again!
(5)
Caryn A.

Tasty food with top-notch service! After reviewing the menu selections, I ordered the Baked Brie En Croute for a starter. The brie arrived warm, wrapped in puff pastry, and smothered in a decadent apple caramel sauce. For an entree I chose the Chef's Special, Chicken Cordon Bleu, served with au gratin potatoes, green beans, and wedged carrots. Albeit slightly overcooked, the hearty portion of chicken was still very tasty with just the right amount of breading/seasoning. Once I heard the word chocolate from the waitress, I was ready for dessert! I ordered a half and half chocolate and caramel SoufflÃ©. Even though the chocolate portion left my taste buds flat, the caramel made up for the disappointment and was absolutely scrumptious. Overall, it was a very pleasant dining experience. The staff was exceptionally friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about their food and wine selections. I'm looking forward to returning one evening soon! PS: My only complaint is that the patio chairs need cushions!!!
(4)
Lisa F.

Great food, great service, and a comforting friendly feeling. I couldn't ask for a better dinner on vacation with family. The server was incredibly knowledgeable about the wine selection (which is fabulous) and took the time to get to know us. Most importantly, the food was like butter! It simply melted in your mouth the lamb rack was cooked perfectly and had some of the most succulent slices I've ever seen. The scallops had a gorgeous crunch on the outside and a flaky and warm inside. If I could, I'd love to go back and try everything else on the menu!
(5)
Jennifer B.

We went here for magical dining month and it was fantastic! I highly recommend the baked brie. You won't regret it. I ordered the beef bourguignon and it was phenomenal. The servers are very knowledgeable about the menus and want to make sure you have a great experience while dining at their establishment.
(5)
Lisa S.

Very informative staff and top notch French food. Atmosphere is oddly endearing. Don't be fooled by the funky exterior. Great wine choices.
(4)
Lily L.

Well executed traditional French fare. Great service. Agree with others that the soufflle is amazing. Got the grand marnier flavor.
(4)
Jeff K.

After a few visits to Le Coq Au Vin, I feel comfortable saying that this is a restaurant worthy of five stars for me, although not every item on the menu may be up there when taken independently. I don't want to just review based on the worst or best experience because neither of those are necessarily indicative. My first couple of experiences at this restaurant were with beef dishes, and that's no accident. After ordering an incredible beef tenderloin with crab meat and bÃ©arnaise sauce on my first visit, I thought to myself, "This is a kitchen that knows their beef." It was beautifully, expertly cooked to the medium rare that I requested, and was so soft and tender that I found myself cutting the thinnest possible slices I could manage, just to make it last longer. The tournedos was an equally amazing dish, a tenderloin on shredded short ribs with mushrooms and a wine sauce. Again, I found myself going as slow as possible to draw out the enjoyment of the meal. I haven't always stuck with the beef, though. The Oscar-style scallops are another favorite, and always hit that just-right sear on the outside without being cooked to the point of rubbery on the inside. My wife often has a hard time passing up this dish, regardless of her usual initial intention to try something new. The duck is also beautifully done, and may very well be the dish that I revisit the next time we eat here. The only dish that I was less impressed by was the rabbit. The meat itself, like everything I have seen so far, was cooked with precision, and was extremely tender and moist. The macaroni and cheese with ham, a side elevated to be worthy of the price point of the dish, was exceptional in every way. I couldn't quite put my finger on it, maybe it was the sauce drowning the meat, but the meal wasn't as amazing as I had come to expect. Don't get me wrong, it was good... it just didn't have the "wow" factor that the other dishes have had. Also the rabbit was to have been served boneless, but two tiny bits were missed when preparing the dish, so I had a couple of unexpected surprises. The escargot appetizer is an absolute must here, a six-pack of buttery perfection. Save some of the bread on the table to soak up what's left in the cup after you eat the snail. It's incredible. We're not usually much for deserts, but on one visit we did decide to share a raspberry soufflÃ© (best to order at the beginning of the meal, as they take quite some time to prepare). It was exquisite, luckily a little less sweet than we had thought it would be, light and delicious. Then the waiter came out with a chocolate one (the kitchen had inadvertently made two and we were offered the extra for free), and it was right on par with the other one. I've had to change our feelings on the matter of desert, now: "We're not usually much for deserts, unless it's a soufflÃ© at Le Coq Au Vin".
(5)
M T.

We took advantage of the Magical Dining menu, however the main menu was quite tempting. the restaurant is simple and cute, The French Onion soup is to die for as was the zucchini and tomato tart. our beef was cooked perfectly, and our dessert, while delicious, left us wishing we had pAid the up charge to indulge in a Grand Mariner soufflÃ© (when in France...). Service was provided by Dino, who was attentive and charming. All in all a perfect date night and a great deal.
(5)
Carlos V.

Took my girlfriend to this hidden gem. Awesome ambiance, awesome food, awesome service. We had a sampling of several items to include the Moules Rochelaise, soufflÃ© au fromage, Canard, finished with the Grand Marnier SoufflÃ©...wow! Prices are reasonable for the quality of food and service you receive. Dino was awesome and truly catered to our needs. A definite must go.
(5)
Dina N.

I really wanted to love this place. The atmosphere was so cute and cozy. We were greeted by the hostess, the manager, and waiters when we walked in. Everyone seemed very nice and, we were looking forward to a great dinner. We stopped in during Magical Dining. Our waiter was rushing us along. We made a reservation and were told, we would have plenty of time. Not the case. We wished the manager who had greeted us and brought our bottle of wine was our server. He was very nice and pleasant. Our waiter was trying to get us out of there as soon as possible. He was knocking things over and couldn't get us served faster. The assorted wild greens salad was fine. It was just greens with a homemade mustard dressing that was quite good. The onion soup I tried was yummy and flavorful. The POULET "COQ AU VIN" was good. Nothing special but good and tasty. It was also a nice portion. I also tried the BEEF BOURGUINON and the beef was a little overcooked yet pretty good. My dessert of the apple tart was nice and light. I tried the crepe suzette which was sad looking and had no flavor. I feel as though everyone else in the restaurant who did not have our waiter had a better experience then we did. It was unfortunate that our experience went the way it did.
(3)
Eloise S.

So delicious, so French, such good food..... What can I say? The owner came and talked with us and was so delightful. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Everything was wonderful. The ambiance was fun, too, -- a bit different. But the French food was clearly French, from escargot to duck a l'orange. A taste treat for all!
(5)
Frances F.

Visited during Magical Dining Month. I'm... a little late. :-/ The Assorted Wild Greens surprised me because it was just, like, some spring mix with dressing. It's alright coz I ordered the Trout Amandine for my main dish. I never had trout before and I loved it. Small portions and heavy cream, but that is to be expected from a French restaurant. I liked the portion but the cream was a bit much for my stomach to digest. Crepe Suzette was my chosen dessert. Perfect sizes. Loved the magical dining prices and they accommodated my large party very well... After a bit of a wait, I guess. The group before us took longer than expected. We ended up basically getting our own room and had a blast! Parking is tricky! Get there early.
(4)
Alfredo H.

WOW, what great service, from the moment you walk in you feel like a guest in someone's house. The Onion soup is one of the best I've had including the ones in France. Have le coq au vin it's incredible and make sure you end your meal with the chocolate soufflÃ©.
(5)
Paul L.

Aw man - I was SO looking forward to this. And believe me, I don't want this to be another "Finesse" (R.I.P.) review, but ... Having only tried Chez Vincent (good food, snooty service), we are in search of a "go-tous" French restaurant (you know, one you feel good about encouraging EVERYONE to go ... some hybrid English-French humor there for you French speakers) As I was saying: we had made a reservation to come 2 weeks ago to celebrate my bonus day, and then had to cancel last minute. So last night, after walking out of FishBone's Happy Hour in Heathrow (to be more aptly renamed "Yappy Hour" or more like "HORDES Hour"), we thought, why not make it all the way up town? A quick call and a reservation was secured. We were pretty early (6:30 ish), but the place was kinda deserted for a Friday (maybe because they DON'T have a happy hour?). Having just exhausted my supply of Ricard a few weeks ago, I was really looking forward to a tall glass of cold white gold, when I'm told: tres desoles, monsieur (actually I made that up, as nobody we came across spoke a word of French). I thought at first, mon dieu, a French restaurant that doesn't carry Pernod or Ricard? Danny explained that it's because they're a beer and wine only restaurant. Should have paid more attention to the Yelp info... They had a Julia Childs menu going - for $35 table d'hote, a 3-course dinner. Sounds reasonable. We both opted for the pate, for I believe that it's in their pate (and by their soups and sauces) that you know a chef's mettle. It's the chicken liver variety, and this one, served warm with cumberland sauce. I'd give it a 'B', no more and no less. Just nothing that remarkable about it. My wife said it came out of a can, but I'm reasonably sure it didn't. It was served with some bleached onions and ... chopped TOMATOES? Hmm... My wife's beef bouguignon was served with some noodles, and of course I tasted it. Menu clearly said tenderloin tips; I can't swear that it wasn't, but it might well have been bottom round, it was so over-cooked. Just a few pieces of carrots in the unremarkable brown sauce - no evidence of wine, or lardons or bacon, no mushrooms, no pearl onion. "I've had Beef Bourguignon before, Sir", I felt like jumping up and saying to the dish, "Beef Bourguignon is a favorite of mine; YOU, sir, are no Beef Bourguignon". I was warned that my steak au poivre will be thin - sure enough, it lived up to the hype. Peppercorns were not very abundant either; there was no cognac that I could detect, and only a little cream in the sauce. But the most shocking discovery was a dollop of ... you guessed it - chopped tomatoes sitting on top of the steak and sauce! I have never seen or heard of this barbaric practice - with all due respect to the lovely tomato species, they just have no place in a dish like the classic pepper steak. Bizarre! "Presentation" for both dishes were shockingly unappealing, and nothing like the pictures on their website. Come dessert time, there was a measure of redemption. (It helped tremendously that neither the crepes suzette nor the "Grand Marnier" souffle had our uninvited friend the chopped tomatoes on them). Crepes were fine, sufficiently citrus-y, but insufficiently sauce-y. Souffle was OK too, but who stole the Grand Marnier - I didn't taste any in it whatsoever. Service was attentive throughout, although I did have to pour my own wine a couple of times (because I drink so fast??). Everyone we encountered was friendly; the baguette was magnificent, but the decor, not so much. My wife and I got into a friendly debate as to how important decor was to one's enjoyment of the restaurant. While nicely decked out in tablecloths and linen, it felt more like a rustic American roadside inn than a French restaurant. All in all, I just found it hard to believe that this is a restaurant that the venerable Tom B. raved about a scant 8 months back. It has to be due to a change in ownership/chef? Outside, an old sign said, "Bon apetit, y'all". That about sums it up: Le Coq Au Vin on this evening felt abut as French as ... well, Georgia. P.S. Not the it would have made much of a difference, but for the record, our butter was not shaped like a rooster.
(2)
Maribeth E.

Wonderful experience, thoroughly enjoyed the food, the atmosphere, the people. This is a great place to escape to for a quiet, leisurely, excellent dining experience.
(5)
Jon S.

Disappointment. Believe the reviews people. The hosts and staff are really nice but 1/ the tables are so close together you have to negotiate with your neighbor to get out of your seat, 2/ cassoulet with canned beans, no crisp topping and greasy meat 3/ mouse de foie glorified cat food, 4/ schnitzel with crab is a smear of Newburgh that was not appetizing and the pork breading was soft and not crisp 5/ soufflÃ© was adequate 6/ no liquor. Not worth the time or money.
(1)
Alden K.

I went on the recommendation of a friend. I ordered Poulet "Coq Au Vin" which as their signature dish it should be their best. It was not. The food was bland, tough and frankly inedible. I left disappointed and hungry. Maybe it was an off night but I won't chance it again. The service on the other hand was excellent.
(1)
kathy a.

Every time i eat here, i feel that i need to reiterate how AMAZING this place is! I have never been happier than when i'm eating here. I leave feeling pleasantly full, not overstuffed, and my pocketbook still has some money it. The food is perfect, and i've had almost everything on the menu, so i can confidently say that. Please try this wonderful french restaurant, you won't be disappointed! And make sure to save room for the desert souffle, which will be easy, since they offer half portions of many of their entrees.
(5)
Georgina G.

Top notch service and top notch food. Went with a group of about 16 for my birthday last year and everyone raved about the experience with the restaurant. This was my second or third time going in about 10 years and will definitely be going back and not wait so long to return.
(5)
Kady W.

I always love coming here for dinner! You can always expect a warm smile at the front door, attentive service, and delicious food. I made reservations for 10 adults for my friend's birthday without any problems or deposit. Since we had 10 boisterous adults, the secluded seating from the main dining area was appreciated by our party. Our group had 2 servers that night so it made ordering food more efficient. My bf and I had a hard time deciding which bottle of white to get, but in the end the bottle that we chose was sold out anyway. Our server automatically offered to give us the next bottle up for the same price without us asking, very hospitable of him. Anyway, I didn't want to eat anything too heavy that night so I ordered the vegetarian entree. It was served neatly in separate bowls on top of a rectangle platter. I really appreciated the separation since the last time I ordered the vegetarian entree it looked like a one-plate mess. From appetizer to dessert, nobody at our table had any qualms with their dishes. The waiters took care of our table and every request we had. An example of how great the service was, was when my birthday friend had one of the servers warm up her soup when it was suppose to be served chilled. The waiter happily obliged, took the soup, and came back later with a warmed up vichyssoise. I brought in a specially made birthday cake for my friend, which they took care of from storing to cutting. I forgot how much the cutting fee was, but keep in mind there is one. Awesome food and great service, what more can you want from a restaurant?
(5)
Kathy P.

Had dinner there as a special occasion for My husbands Birthday. I had one of the specials which was veal Marsala .... The veal was tough and chewy... I had to return it as it was uneatable...for birthdays you get a thimble size cup filled with whipped cream and a candle... Almost a joke!!! We will not return!
(2)
c g.

Best meal we had in Orlando. Ask for Deano.
(4)
Hilda H.

Le Coq Au Vin Restaurant was among the first, open in 1976, and is still among the best Sgt America's top restaurants 2009. Le Coq Au Vin restaurant is now owned and operated by Chef Reimund Pitz and his wife Sandy, in partnership with Chef Louis and Magdalena Perrotte. The cuisine reflects traditional classical cooking techniques as well as different cultural influences. My personal experience here was to die for. I loved this restaurant so much that i just need to pass by anytime I'm in Orlando. Not only do they have excellent executed dishes but the flavor and ingredients use i have yet to to try in any other French restaurant. when you are here you fell like a little of Paris is with you. Set aside the amazing food, which is the main reason of why you go to a restaurant the armo sphere is magical. At coq au vin youll have a nice seductive dim lighting with traditional french music, quiet and very homie feel, very cozy. I tried a couple of dishes here. For appetizer i had the escargot, they literally fell apart the moment you placed them in your mouth and the taste was to perfection. I also had the Lapin which is the boneless rabbit braised in veal stock with California prunes, served with macaroni ham and cheese. This dish is spectacular best rabbit i have ever tasted. I also sampled the Beef tenderloin sautÃ©ed with fresh duck foie gras, and port wine sauce, (only when whole foie gras is available) or beef tenderloin sautÃ©ed with jumbo lump crab meat, bÃ©arnaise sauce potato pancakes, haricots verts and carrots. i also tried the seafood mix Bourguignon, the taste of this dish was explosive,it contained loster,blue crab,king crab,grouper,shrimp,prawns, in a secret recipe broth with a hint of saffron. For desert we tried the chocolate souffle and of course my favorite the Gran Marnier souffle which is just heavenly. Every-time i am in Orlando i have to pass by, my experience here its so lovely and grand I'm always longing to be back, just like that one night that was so special in my life, not just the food but the company and the vibe just to tie it all in.
(5)
Matt P.

Great place, amazing food! This french restaurant is a quaint place, nestled in an inconspicuous place. Don't let the space fool you. Its charm lies within. The ambiance is great, with unique wall art and tapestries decorating the interior. We started off with the Baked Brie En Croute, its absolutely Amazing! If you get no other appetizer, get this! Entrees: I had Beef Bourguinon, braised tenderloin tips in a red wine sauce with carrots, celery, mushrooms,served with egg noodles. It was very good, but has the same consistency throughout. There were no separate vegetables or accompaniments. My wife had the Tournedo of Beef. Beef tenderloin topped with Bleu Cheese crust in a port wine mushroom sauce, served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes. Very good! For dessert, do not miss out on ordering the souffles. We ordered the Grand Marnier souffle and the Crepe Suzette and received a complimentary Caramel Souffle! The souffles are incredible...its so light and rich, definitely worth ordering! All in all, we had a great time, and will definitely be back again!
(5)
Linda R.

My FAVORITE Orlando restaurant! Romantic, great service (ask for "Rob" as your waitperson, you won't be disappointed) and wonderful food and wine. I almost always get the bronzed fish and one of their famous soufflÃ©s for dessert. It's the only restaurant where I eat dessert. My husband had the "Hunter Style" Schnitzel which was fabulous. For a romantic dinner, special occasion or just because you want good food and good service, go here!
(5)
He And She I.

Warm and welcoming, great service, wonderful food. Interesting people at the other tables. This is not a touristy place, and you will see locals enjoying a leisurely night out with their families. The food is spectacular, not fussy or trendy, but well-prepared and well-presented. We would highly recommend you visit this restaurant, if you have the time and desire to appreciate the country French cuisine. It was also reasonably priced.
(5)
Donna B.

The scallops appetizer is simply magnificent. I love this restaurant! I haven't been in a while, so I truly hope it hasn't gone downhill like these recent reviews suggest. If you've never been, I would definitely say you should give it a try. Some have criticized the decor as looking old, but I find it charming and I'm not old. I still consider Le Coq au Vin one if my favorites!
(5)
Shannon D.

Yum, Yum, Yum. This is such a wonderful, relaxing place for a nice evening out. The service is always top-notch - attentive, but not stuffy or snobby. And the food is just fabulous. There is something extra-charming about the outside - a nice French restaurant hidden behind the facade of a 1970's grandma house! They are always very accommodating of special requests as well, and even have a few standard vegetarian options- not common in French food! And the cheese plates are always a wonderful end to a meal. Great wine options, too. Thanks, Le Coq Au Vin, for always being fabulous!
(5)
Mariacristina R.

Phenomenal! Luis R. and I went here for Magical Dining Month and I loved everything about this restaurant. The service was wonderful, the restaurant decor was delightful and the food was great! I had the soup starter, the trout entrÃ©e and decided to upgrade for their souffle. Everything was piping hot, so rich with flavor and sauces and absolutely delicious! I have absolutely no complaints about the food and the woman serving us was super attentive and very sweet! I really enjoyed this restaurant, it's upscale but cozy and homey. The prices are definitely on a "special occasion" level, so I couldn't see us coming here often.
(5)
Leah N.

This is definitely my fav French restaurant in Orlando and possibly my fav restaurant in Orlando period. Whenever my hubby and I go, it reminds of us our honeymoon to Paris. Tonight, I went with the Julia Child tasting and selected soup l'oignon, coq au vin and caramel soufflÃ©. All were delicious. The soup was not overpowered by the gruyere cheese (which I love) and had a slightly tangy, wine taste to it. The coq au vin was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very balanced, not too heavy. The soufflÃ© was perfect. It presented beautifully. It looked so fluffy and was topped with caramel, which ran down the side. The soufflÃ© was light and tasted wonderful with the caramel. It did not even need the fresh whipped cream that was offered. Tonight, we celebrated my sister's birthday and was a fun celebration!
(5)
Kari O.

So much for making Le Coq au Vin our choice for a special celebration.... I've been fortunate to have been to many top notch restaurants around the country, and I know what should be expected in the most basic ways. From the reputation Le Coq au Vin has had in the past, I expected much, much more...and my family and I were sorely disappointed. First off, my dad is in a wheelchair, so getting in and out can pose a problem sometimes. Thankfully, there was a ramp to wheel him up, but the ramp was steep enough that both my mom and I (along with some help from my dad) had to work fairly hard to get him up to the top. It's not like he's some morbidly obese person, either. Once inside, we were kindly greeted by the hostess who confirmed our reservation. We had let the restaurant know at the time of making the reservation that we would be celebrating my dad's 70th birthday. Nothing was mentioned by the hostess, nor was anything ever mentioned by the server - ever. In contrast, when we celebrated my birthday the night before at Seasons 52, a hand-written birthday card from the restaurant was ready and on the table at the time we sat down. The hostess even wished me a happy birthday, as did our server, and it was mentioned up front that a complimentary dessert would be offered for me at the end of the meal if I was interested. They even had a candle for me to blow out! At Le Coq au Vin, not a peep was made. No mention, and certainly no dessert. Smart restaurants have impeccable customer service right down to the smaller details. They appreciate the business, they want to make sure you have a very enjoyable experience, and they certainly want you to come back and visit them again. Le Coq au Vin didn't seem to care if they had our business or not. As for the food -- it was good, but nothing to rave about. My glass of Cabernet, was good until I got to the end and found myself gagging on a lot of sediment. I got the bottom of the bottle. Yuck! That's not acceptable at a restaurant trying to market itself as fine dining. And as for the ambiance, it reminded me of a French country bistro. It's not glamorous, it's not modern, but it has charm. On the other hand, for the prices they want to charge, and the reputation they'd like to hold onto, I'd expect them to step it up a bit more. For instance, in the restrooms, a Renusit solid air freshener and a plastic trash can are somethings I might expect at a Denny's. It seems other patrons were also an accurate reflection of how this once popular restaurant has fallen since its heyday. Dressed in jeans, talking on the phone at the table, burping loudly... Really? Don't get me wrong, this isn't the fault of the restaurant. However, if the restaurant stepped up its game more, patrons might feel a little more pressure to act with more appropriately. Next time we have an important celebration, we'll be going elsewhere.
(2)
elena a.

I enjoyed my dinner date at Le Coq Au Vin. The restaurant wasn't gaudy with Eiffel Tower pictures and Chandeliers. It was simple and quaint. The waitress was friendly and fast. I really enjoyed her heavy French accent :-) The food was good but the SOUFFLÃ‰ was amazing!!! The best soufflÃ© I have ever had. I'm not a must have dessert type of person but I almost ordered two. Leave room for this soft, fluffy, warm, and gooey goodness!
(4)
Elle M.

French onion was amazing !! Mussels app was fair way too much cream. Overall meal was good but was disappointed I was looking forward to an amazing meal.
(3)
Rhea P.

My very first French meal!!! Was it authentic? I have no way of knowing. All I know is that the place is charming--sweet and cozy, it really does feel as if you're over to someone's house who just has a lot of guests. It's quaint. Quite quaint. The sweet rooster butter and country flower plates all bring a certain comforting charm to the meal. It seems there is much attention to detail, which I appreciate. The food has a subtle flavoring that's different. Not sure what it is, but it's delicious! I actually ordered from the Orlando Magical Dining Menu and was pleased to know they would accommodate my vegetarian diet. Everything was very well done, nicely prepared and delicious. Service was ok. Not sure if the server was being sarcastic or not when he ended each order with "Thanks a lot,' but finally decided on not sarcastic--it was just him. I could be wrong, but this is what I choose to believe. Will definitely repeat and try their cheese grits!!
(4)
Melanie Z.

A new favorite! The hubs and I tried it for a spontaneous magical dining meal. I'll cut to the chase - he had the onion soup, I the onion tarte to start. Both were good, but the soup was GREAT, the best either of us have had. For the main, I had the coq au vin (breast), hubs had the beef turnedo. I would give this round to the coq au vin, except next time I will try the dark meat coq au vin, although the turnedo was very tender! For dessert we shared the apple tart and crepes Suzette. This round was a tie, both were great. However, after seeing souffle after souffle make its way through the dining room - I wished we had ordered it! Oh well, next time because there definitely will be a next time! Thanks coq au vin! Also, great service. Thanks Franz!
(5)
Manny M.

Food was very good. Some of the beef tips were a little dry. Too noisy We were victims of a large party that caused our service to suffer. Overall still a very positive experience and we would go back again.
(4)
Tom B.

Le Coq au Vin is like a fine wine -- it gets better with age (geez, what a cliche!) I've hit every French restaurant in town that I'm aware of (except for the Bistro de Paris at EPCOT), but Le Coq is the only one I keep going back to. It qualifies as an Orlando institution, doing great business in an unexpected part of South Orlando for 25 years or more. I was there most recently with four others. Among our selections were four oysters, each cooked a different way, escargots; two salads; the signature Coq au Vin; Le Poisson Bronze (bronzed fish with toasted pecans and citrus beurre blanc coated with 10 spices, cooked in a cast iron skillet, ratatouille and Creole plantain); Aubergine du Bayou Teche (eggplant fried with crab meat, shrimp and Cajun hollandaise sauce, caviar potatoes, haricot verts, and braised carrots); and my entree, Seared Scallops Oscar Style (topped with crab meat and bÃ©arnaise sauce served with asparagus, au gratin potatoes). And souffles! Grand Marnier, Caramel and Raspberry. There was nothing that disappointed. The staff is friendly, the crowd is handsome, and the service impeccable. The menu offerings are vast, so there is something for everyone (even vegetarians) This most recent visit reinforces my opinion that Le Coq au Vin is the best restaurant in Orlando. Bon Appetit, y'all!
(5)
Rashmi P.

Sketchy location opens the doors to a modest elegant and romantic ambiance most reminiscent of French eateries in small picturesque towns of the country, I so fondly remember. If I could just block the noise level, the ambiance and aromas would surely transport me to the sun kissed sunflower fields of the French country side, I to date cherish. For the first course we ordered Onion Tart and French Onion Soup. The tart appeared to be placed on a puff pastry loaded with bacon (American Style) rather than the classic buttery crust, the French are so well known for. I felt cheated! It was the base for both the Onion Tart and Apple tart for dessert. Not to mention the odd scone shaped, under baked pastry on top of the Boeuf Bourguignon. It was totally unnecessary especially as the dish was dressed with egg noodles. The French Onion Soup on the other hand was outstandingly brimming in deep flavors. One couldn't get enough of it. Being a lover of everything French - I couldn't resist ordering my favorites - Chicken Pate (house made) and Blood Sausage. The Pate' was delicate and served warm at Le Coq au Vin. I have to confess I was a bit confused with the lettuce, raw onions, and tomato accompanying the Pate', as if they were thrown together as an afterthought? The tomato's turned out to be fresh tomato jam, lightly flavored. Brioche might have been a finer choice as a vessel for the Pate' rather than the crusty bread, lightly toasted. The blood sausage was perhaps the best I have had in Florida. Don't be afraid to try this dish because of its name. You might just be surprised as to how much you enjoy it. Our entrees were Boeuf Bourguignon and Coq au Vin. I expected the Coq au Vin to triumph in taste especially since the restaurant boasts its name to this dish. It was presented well however tasted a tad on the drier side. To end our meal, we ordered the Apple Tart and the classic Crepes Suzette. To my disappointment, I saw the same puff pastry crust appear on the apple tart. The Crepes were delicate, light, and dressed with a tangy orange sauce. Over all, Le Coq au Vin is a befitting start if you are looking to open your palate to French cuisine. The extensive menu boasts classic country style French Cuisine and carries a notable wine list too. Do stop by to relish in the finer tastes, French cuisine has to offer.
(3)
Jenjen H.

Quality food. Our favorite French restaurant in town. No crazy or fusion tease. Just good quality, classic yummy dishes. From beginning to end.
(5)
Helen L.

During one of visits to Orlando, we stopped here for dinner one night. Our friend had ranted about this place and the souffles were to die for. The inside of the restaurant reminded me of a local country home. The rooster shaped butter caught everyone's attention as they whipped out their cameras. The food and service was great but the chocolate souffle took it home. It warm and light perfect topper to the evening meal.
(4)
Kathryn J.

My sister took my mother and me to an old favorite restaurant of mine to celebrate my birthday. I remembered the quaint ambience and the friendly staff as well as the outstanding food. Our reservations were early but the restaurant was packed--always a good sign! Despite our request for a more quiet location when we made reservations, we were seated right in the middle of the exceedingly overcrowded main dining room. Anyone that says that this restaurant is "quiet" has either turned off their hearing aid or has the ability to fall into an enviable zen-like trance. It was impossible to carry on any conversation at all. I didn't worry much, however, because I KNEW the food would more than make up for the noisy inconvenience. Our salads were fine. The warm mustard dressing was delicious, tossed lightly with endive, fried goat cheese, and other greens. Lovely! We should have left right after that. The coq au vin headlining comfort food was always a homey, satisfying favorite so I suggested it for my Mother. The waiter raved about the schnitzel with hunter sauce, all the seafood dishes and the canard two ways. When the entree plates finally arrived, at least 30 minutes later, the coq, au vin, schnitzel and duck looked remarkably the same: every unidentifiable something swimming in brown sauce/gravy. Every duck confit I've ever tasted has been tender and moist. Not so here. It was barely touched. The schnitzel was absolutely indelible. I almost couldn't cut it it was so tough and dry. The breading on the pork loin cutlet was soggy and grainy. I scraped it off but still couldn't get away from the tough, flavorless meat. I'm not a fan of much fat or gristle, so normally, i just cut it away and eat the leaner parts. There was so much sauce on the plate, however, I had a difficult time figuring out how to separate the two. I ate four small bites that I managed to cut before I gave up. The Coq au vin wasn't tender, juicy, fall-off-the-bone as I recalled. Instead, it was tougher and stringer than any piece of braised chicken has a right to be. The meals took forever to arrive. The wait between courses was overly lengthy especially when one remembers that we couldn't carry on a conversation due to the cacophony of sound and our location smack in the middle of the restaurant. One of the things I loved about traveling and living throughout the world was the way so many other counties enjoy relaxed, mellow mealtimes. Unfortunately, we don't always have time for a 2-1/2 hour + dinner. We ordered soufflÃ©s for dessert and the caramel was my meals' saving grace although it was very sweet. I was sick that I'd suggested a moderate pricey restaurant located on the other end of town, only to leave hours later with moderately empty stomachs, a significantly emptier wallet and bewilderment that this was the same restaurant that I had enjoyed so many times in the past! What a huge and embarrassing disappointment! I read others' reviews and they sounded like Coq au Vin of old. I'd like to think maybe they were just having an off day but if so, it was a real doozy.
(1)
Bryan B.

They changed ownership a few years ago, but the menu is basically the same. The beef tournados are still the best thing on the menu and still astonishing - better than most restaurants in France. The problem is the sides and appetizers don't match up they are bland and lack texture. The soufflÃ© was good but nothing really compared to the meat
(5)
Corinna W.

I went to Orlando for about 2 weeks during the best time of the month for foodies - Magical Dining Month! Out of the many, many restaurants on the list, my bf and I had already gone to 3 of those restaurants and didn't think they were that great. Just when we had lost all hope, said bf did a Google search, where he found Le Coq Au Vin. It is a quaint house renovated into a restaurant, so when you pass it on the road, yes, that house IS the restaurant. Thank goodness for GPS. We didn't have any reservations, but we were seated right away. The waiter was very entertaining and helpful. I don't remember his name since it was back in September, but I want him the next time I go back. BF stuck with the dining month menu , while I chose separate dishes, and we shared the dessert from his menu. He started with the french onion soup. It was AMAZING. I kept sneaking spoonfuls of his soup that he started inching it away from me. I had thoughts of it several days after (so much, that I decided to make some back in NY). I had the steak tartare app. which was on the small side (I know, I know, it's an appetizer, but, but.. ok I have no reason, I'm just a fatty). It was my first time eating steak tartare and if this is what it tastes like, I am going to order this every time I see it on a menu from now on. It had a perfect balance of herbs and spices with the ground meat. The tartare came with toast points, but I actually just wanted to eat the meat by itself so I could taste everything (but I didn't... until I ran out of toast). For the entree, bf got the poulet coq au vin (braised chicken in red wine). It was okay, not as great as we thought it would be since the restaurant is named after this dish. The meat was a little dry and everything was slightly bland. To be fair, I'm not a big fan of dishes with a bunch of veggies, but my bf likes to be healthy sometimes, and he was a bit saddened by it. On the other hand, I had the pork schnitzel hunter style on recommendation of the waiter. It came with au gratin potatoes and beets/slaw. This dish was incredible. the schnitzel was crunchy and golden brown, the mushroom and peppercorn sauce on top was good. I did notice that the sauce was a bit salty, but served with the schnitzel, I just didn't care. The potatoes were flavorful. This time, my bf kept reaching over to steal forkfuls of everything from my plate. For dessert, we had the Grand Marnier souffle. The souffle was moist and super fluffy, yet light. Couldn't taste much alcohol though, but it was good. We can't wait to go back to Florida and eat here again. We're just hoping that the quality of the food will stay the same. Le Coq au Vin is a restaurant I would happily recommend to anyone. I'm salivating thinking of the food here. I left very happy. I even drew a smiley face on the waiter's receipt/tip. And that means I'm happy for real. =)
(5)
Greg D.

Excellent, we loved this little hidden gem in Pine Castle. French onion soup, fresh fish and soufflÃ© to finish it off. Can't beat the value anywhere in Orlando.
(5)
Aldo F.

i came here about a while back but i guess forgot to review? can't believe it! good thing i have a good memory when it comes to my food and restaurants. i can recall the food here being good but nothing that really blew me away. It was good old french dishes prepared with traditional french techniques. I wasn't the biggest fan of the decor, i don't know if i can put it in other words without being too harsh but it is straight-ugly. tables are bit cramped together. the service was nice and attentive.
(3)
M R.

Coq au Vin used to be the finest French restaurant in town. Unfortunately, the quality continues to decline from the truly exceptional levels that former Chef Perrotte set. Some of the differences are subtle, some are more pronounced. Coq au Vin no longer carries spirits, it only serves beer and wine. The sommelier is gone. The Florida centric menu, perhaps the one positive new change, is also gone. The building looks less rustic and more disheveled as time passes. The chocolate souffle now merely uses chocolate chips instead of the chocolate Anglais sauce. The underlying problem, however, is simple: the food is not as good. The greatness that was Coq au Vin has passed.
(3)
Chavah A.

I wanted something different to eat while I was away so I googled some restaurants and it popped up. I hadnt had french food in a while so what the heck, I was on the way. It is in a renovated home to it was a little difficult to find even though it's right beside the road, I just wasn't looking for a house. The staff was very nice (the owner actually seated us). They were accomodating and professional. There were a lot of older people there and didn't seem as though it was the hippest place in town but the food and service was good. I'd probably recommend it to someone that was going to be there for more than a few days who don't rely entirely on contemporary atmosphere to make the night. French chic decor with a lot of toile pattern and dim lighting. Not bad...
(3)
Brad F.

Has really gone downhill since the new owners took over. Sad to say this, but I feel it's true. Have been going here for years for some amazing French cuisine. Unfortunately, the restaurant has gone way down. When the new owners took over a while ago the restaurant was still serving the top notch food that it was famous for. Then the food quality started to deteriorate. Our last meal was just plain bad. Our waiter (who has been there for years) was quite friendly until we ordered what would be considered a rather inexpensive bottle of wine ($42.00). From that point on his attention was focused on other, possibly higher spending, tables. We paid $13.00 for some bland escargot served in individual little cups, our bread and water glasses were never refilled. It took 40 minutes from the time we received our appetizers until our salads were served. My steak was somehow burnt and chewy on one end and raw on the other. I asked when I ordered if I could try both the Bearnaise sauce and peppercorn sauce. Got both mixed together in a gravy boat. Gross! I didn't dare send the steak back as we had already waited over an hour form the time we ordered until our entrees were delivered. The eggplant stuffed with shrimp was still good. Even with sharing some appetizers and salads it ended up being over $50pp for bad food, and terrible service. Sad to say but we will not be going back.
(1)
Michael H.

Private dinner here for a group of 24 was good. I loved my dark chicken meat, though my wife was less impressed by her sea bass, which she felt was old. Decent wines. Dessert was good. Overall good but well short of superb.
(3)
Amy D.

One of Orlando's finest restaurants. I'm a big fan of New Orleans and the food at Le Coq Au Vin is as good as any of the great New Orleans staples. Be prepared to spend some time; this is a place to enjoy your meal and as such, you should plan to spend at least a few hours here. Don't forget to order your soufflÃ© early, a meal just isn't complete without the soufflÃ©. My husband and I love the seasonal nature of the menus and have enjoyed some of our best meals here. The food is rich and flavorful, menu selection superb, and service and atmosphere is cozy and warm. One of my favorite Orlando eats!
(5)
Daniela D.

I'm 50% French and everybody told I should try Le Coq au Vin... I was really excited and made a reservation for 2 on a Thursday at 8:30pm. We arrived sharp on time and we waited at the entrance for easily more than 2 minutes. We saw some waiters but didnt care about us!!! Then one waitress, tells us that it is too late, the restaurant is closed !?! That is when another lady (maybe the owner) asks us if we are the people from the reservation. As you can imagine, my 1st impression would deserve just 1 star to this place. So we get in! The place is old and looks more to a Swiss Chalet than a French restaurant. Anyways, you're here for the food right? So the menu has very typical French dishes (boeuf bourgignon, soupe a l'oignon, escargots..) but also not that common Cassoulet and Sole Meuniere (fish). There is a fixed price menu with good options too. We ordered a bottle of French wine (extensive selection and good one!), the Boeuf Bourgignon, the Onion Soup and the Escargots were delicious and the Cassoulet was ok. There were too many beans in it! For dessert, we tried the Souffle which was ok for me. It was too cooked. I've tried better souffles to be honest but this dessert is perfect to close a good meal with a sweet touch. I wish I could give more stars to this place because it really has the potential. Since they told us they want to close as soon as we arrived, for sure, we were a little bit stressed since the beginning. So to be honest, my husband and I had to eat fast. By 9pm, we were the only clients and by 9:30, out. So if you plan to have dinner, please make reservation no later than 7:30 or you will feel like us!
(3)
Mike G.

I've got one word to describe this "best French restaurant" in Orlando - mediocre. Yep, the ambiance, the server, and most importantly - the food were a complete disappointment . Not coming back.
(1)
Brenda D.

One of the best French restaurants we've been to. Presentation of food does not disappoint and yes, it's expensive. Word of advise - skip the starters and salads and save room for the Grand Marnier souffle - it was amazing!!! I had the duck and it was moist and flavorful. My husband had the boar and much to my surprise, it was tender and very good. The reason I didn't give 5 stars is because our waitress forgot about us. We finished our wine, finished our water and waited another 15 minutes. We found her in the kitchen drying dishes. She thought she had already taken our money. Regardless, she should have been attentive until we left... Yes I would go back when in Orlando.
(4)
King L.

I get the part that good french food in Orlando is about as common as snow so I can understand why the place gets good ratings but let's dig a little deeper. Number one the acoustics and layout lend itself to a brutal dining experience. You cannot hear yourself talk and you are often times on top of your neighbor. The location is in the middle of the land time forgot. So this is what happens to flat ugly strip mall infested land that is abandoned for 30 years? The hostess went off on the other half of our party because we got stuck in I-4 traffic and were 15 minutes late. Arrogant and rude without backing it up with product is no way to go through life. I ate here five times with the old owners when the place was fabulous and two really bad times since the sale. I won't go back. Let's start with the french onion soup. I am familar with the serving of soup in two portions cup or bowl, never before was I familiar with soup being served in a glorified thimble. The three bites of the french onion soup had good flavor but did not have the over the top cheese layer that usually makes the dish. The bread was mediocre, perhaps they should contract out to WaWa, it would be an improvement. The Beef Bourguignon was tough and dry and the apple tart thoroughly underwhelmed. Basically this is just like the old Le Coq Au Vin except the portions are smaller, the prices are higher, and the food is worse. If you don't mind those minor adjustments, have at it. I think what has happened here is that it is still busy because those that were regulars when this place was good are so old they no longer have tastebuds and they don't care if they are going to get fleeced on a meal because they have nothing else to spend their money on. I will seek Au Bon Pain out at airports before I subject myself to an experinece like this again.
(2)
Allan F.

Love the food and ambiance. Add this to list of places to try when in Orlando!
(5)
Mike H.

Very respectable country french place. Charming, attentive service. Had the gruyere souffle, cassoulet, tarte aux apple. Souffle and cassoulet were very good. Cassoulet was huge, but very well prepared.
(4)
Annette G.

I had an outstanding meal last weekend, from the Magical Dining Month menu at Le Coq Au Vin. Their signature dish is offered, but I went for the roasted King Clip fish topped with lobster and peppers. The vanilla sauce was absolutely perfect! You'd think it would be over the top sweet, but it wasn't. It was just delicious. I even tried the french onion soup. And I hate onions. It wasn't bad! Very sweet. Looking back at the menu, now I know why, it's made with apple cider. Perfect! That took the pungency out of the onions and made for a great soup. A little too much cheese for me (which is weird because I never say that), but still delicious. For an extra $5 I upscaled the dessert to one of their signature souffles, the grand mariner souffle. It was just perfect, light and fluffy but a little spongey... and with the sauce? PERFECTION! In Oct they are doing another price fixed menu as a salute to Julia Child. Can't wait to check that out!
(5)
Gregory G.

AMAZING! My wife and I visited Orlando for our honeymoon and one of the restaurants we researched was Le Coq Au Vin. Afterwards we both decided that this was our favorite meal of the whole trip. The restaurant looks like a former house with the different rooms of the former house making up the different parts of the restaurant. We went relatively late (on a weekday) so there was no wait and it was not at all crowded (although it has huge potential to be VERY crowded). As the bread came out we were immediately delighted by the butter which was in the shape of a hen. After taking a few minutes to decide, my wife ordered the Poulet Coq An Vin (braised chicken with mushrooms, bacon, baby onions) and I ordered the Canard A L'Orange (breast and leg of duck). The chicken was excellent. Tender, juicy and complemented perfectly by the mushrooms, bacon, onions and red wine based sauce. And the duck...the best duck I have EVER eaten in my life! It was cooked medium rare and covered in a delicious honey and Grand Marnier sauce. Somehow, we had room for a souffle with chocolate and Grand Marnier. The souffle was slightly too eggy, but when mixed with the chocolate and Grand Marnier, it hit the spot! All in all, our experience at Le Coq Au Vin was excellent. The decor was formal and yet homey, the servers were cordial and knowledgeable, the prices were reasonable and the food was a solid five stars!!
(5)
Alison S.

We came here for my birthday and it was wonderful. Doesnt look like much from the outside but the food lived up to expectation. The starters were ok (a bit big and salty) but the main courses (I had a fish dish, he has steak) were to die for, cooked perfectly and with a variety of flavors. I would recommend this restaurant to someone looking for a unique meal in the Orlando area.
(4)
Daniela N.

Excellent food. I have been going there for about 6 years and have never had less than perfect food. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because (as the other reviewers have said) you don't go for the ambience. The atmosphere is more like a french country home than a fine restaurant. And while the service has never been bad, it really depends on which waiter you get. My favorite part about the menu is that you can order almost any of the entrees as a "half portion" which makes it possible for you to always have enough room for dessert. And the strawberry rhubarb tart is definitely worth it! Reservations are pretty much necessary any day of the week.
(4)
Jeff H.

My 8 year old said the souffle filled his tummy in the most comforting way!
(5)
Kristin S.

LOVED it! The food was amazing--best meal I have had in Orlando. Everything was served at the perfect temp, the flavors were incredible and the service was professional and prompt. Highly recommend the Onion
(5)
Ted R.

Certainly the best French restaurant on Orlando. Award winning chef. Experienced and professional servers. Fantastic country French cuisine.
(5)
Rob W.

I really wanted to enjoy my meal here. Things got started nicely enough, as we were seated at a nice romantic booth. The semi worn out banquette, in this 50's era converted house, did allow my backside to sink in way to deeply however. French chef's that own restaurants seem to love old converted houses for some reason. Our first course was great, a to die for french onion soup, one of the best I've had. Things turned for the worse after that with our 2 entries, one was ok , but one was a complete flop. I don't want to be served a complete flop for $44.00. dessert was ok, but we were completely underwhelmed here.
(2)
Christine B.

I'm between 3 and 4 for Le Coq Au Vin. After reading all the raving reviews I think our expectations may have been set too high. I loved the ambience. White table cloths, lighting was low. We went on a week night and were one of four parties in the entire place. Our waiter was very attentive. My husband ordered filet with crab and I had the beef tournedo. Mine was cooked perfectly, but my husband's was way overcooked. He asked for medium and it came well done from the kitchen. We hate being those people to send food back, but it was a far cry from medium. Sent it back and it came back rare. It was disappointing, but he ate it anyway. I wasn't overly impressed with the standard carrots and green beans as sides for both of our dishs. I would have expected something a little more fancy. We ordered a souffle for dessert. Definitely as good as everyone says they are, as long as you like egg-y desserts. We will go back even though our first experience was not fantastic the first time around.
(4)
Carrie U.

I would've passed this place had it not been for it's huge sign with a chicken. After pulling into the driveway and noticing that the "parking lot" was full, I proceeded to park on some grass like other guests resorted to. Kind of a pain, since I had come here for a "nice" dining experience (heels). I think it was cute that this was a French restaurant with a southern twist. It felt comfortable and is someplace that would inspire great conversation. Good french food, but definitely not the best i've had. The bread was great and I still can't forget it! I had the Coquilles St. Jacques (scallops) as an appetizer, and the Canard (duck). The ingredients weren't of the highest quality, but they were cooked well. I liked the scallops a lot more than the duck. They're pretty generous with portions. I ordered halfsies and still couldn't finish my entree. Herbert had the Cassoulet and had no complaints. Presentation was lacking (the coquilles st Jacques's looked like someone scooped it out of a pot with a ladle) but was made up for in taste. A note about the waiting: I found myself wondering whether or not our servers forgot about us a few times. Also, there was a nearby table that was kept waiting for a while. I overheard some others complaining as well.
(3)
Candace C.

After reading reviews for this place, I expected something more. Like a lot more. "the place where chefs come to relax and eat" Uh huh. I'm sure chefs will eat at McDonalds too. Anyways, I digress. Le Coq Au Vin was a rather large disappointment. The atmosphere because of the number of people crammed into a small space is loud due to the acoustics. Not really a romantic place to have dinner. The service was annoying. Our server at the night promptly offered us alcohol which we declined. After trying again and again, finally he gave up and completely barely acknowledged us that evening. I don't care. If I don't order wine, you should still treat me like a paying customer not like a second class citizen. That really annoyed us both. The bread was subpar for a supposedly French restaurant. It was supermarket bakery puffy rolls that you could probably get from a bin for 20 cents a pop. Not worth the wasted carbs. Butter shaped into chicken molds. Cute but not going to sell me. We shared a salad which was okay. A plating of foie gras - which was not very good. Finally my bf had duck while I ordered rabbit. The rabbit was oversalted and provided nothing novel. The duck was the same. Feeling like the rest would be the same, we politely declined dessert. I'm willing to pay for quality cuisine and service. However, unfortunately, Le Coq Au Vin can offer you neither. For that reason it gets only one star.
(1)
Joe G.

Its been a while since we ate here but we have been 3 or 4 times and it has always been very good food, prices are reasonable, everything is very fresh.
(4)
Mike E.

Great food but very poor service. Server belongs at Flos diner... This was a great restaurant. Must ask for everything... When you could find the waiter... Dirty dishes sat on table....
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Robert S.

While the service was very professional, we had some very traditional french dishes, including the restaurant's namesake that were, as one of my friends put it: inedible. Overcooked and dry is not the picture of excellent french food, which, at these (or any) prices, one should expect. Doubt I'll go back.
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Sara A.

My best friend who is a chef happened to be in town during Restaurant Week so I decided to take her to Le Coq Au Vin. I have done Restaurant Weeks in other cities and sometimes the food is lacking due to the sheer number of covers they have to do every night...not the case with Le Coq Au Vin. One of my guests ordered the rabbit, two ordered the Tournedos, and one ordered the duck. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals - despite three of the four being very picky eaters! I was told that the rabbit was "perfectly cooked" and that the Onion soup was "amazing". For dessert I had some type of tart which was good, but not great. My friend had the creme brulee and it was the best I've ever had in my life. I am normally not a fan and I was raving about it so much she switched desserts with me! Don't get between me and dessert! ;) As some of the other reviewers pointed out the location and decor is not the best. It just looks cheesy and terribly outdated. However, the food is well worth it!
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K R.

Recommended to me by a friend who was visiting and then by two locals - and they were correct. Excellent restaurant. The food was excellent in all aspects and it has received plenty of awards for many years. The place is unassuming and so is the clientele and dress code (all plusses in my accounting)
(5)
LoÃ¯c D.

If your palate is tired of eating a la Mickey Mouse then this restaurant is for you. I found this restaurant through Yelp and was not disappointed. We went last Saturday night for our 1 Year anniversary and were pleased to discover that we were probably the only tourists there. Overall the food was very well presented and delicious, the service was outstanding (our waiter was Max). She had the steak tartar to start which was good and i had the Seared Ahi Tuna which was great. As an Entree she had the duck (half portion - a wonderful option for those with smaller appetites and/or budgets) which is highly recommended and i had the Rabbit - it was good although i wished i would have ordered the duck! For desert you must order the souffle. The total bill with a bottle came in less than what i had paid the previous night for Wolfgang Puck, which is not even in the same league as this restaurant. All in all a wonderful experience. Thank you!
(5)
Victor M.

The service was excellent... -definitely a fine dining experience. However, the food was not impressive. Don't get me wrong, we were a party of 4 and over all we did enjoy our meals, but nothing stood out. Nothing we ate made any of us say "wow". In the spectrum of French cuisine, it was at the low end on the flavor spectrum. Yes, it was classic/traditional French cooking, -but no more. The dishes were safe and conservative and didn't live up to the great reviews I read, or was the food consistent with the awards this restaurant has received. To top it all off, the food, though ok, was really incommensurate with the price. I would only recommend this restaurant if you enjoy classic French food that doesn't push your pallet in any interesting directions.
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Cliffy M.

We've been there twice. The first time, a couple years ago, was very nice. When we returned this week, not so much. The service was quite nice. Lovely young blonde woman who knew her food, wine and business. No complaints there. But the food - just did not live up to the reputation or the memories. Three of the party got the New York strip steak. Yeah, I know. You don't go to a French restaurant for steak. It wasn't me. But, if they put it on the menu, they don't get a pass on the quality. Those were not strip steaks. They were inch thick sirloins - the kind you get at Publix. Hard to do those rare. I had the Florida snapper special with the shrimp and scallops. It was ok but far from great. There were two scallops and one shrimp. The snapper was a very thin piece of fish served with skin and tail on. I fish - that was NOT snapper. And it was not completely scaled, either. Two of us had lobster bisque. Again, not very good. Not creamy like a normal bisque. Smelled and tasted fishy. I found one lump of lobster meat. One. The chocolate soufle was very good at the end. For $250, we could have done it up at Kres or Del Friscos. This is my first Yelp where I've had to smack someone with a bad rating. It kills me because I'm big booster of all things Sodo. I hope this was just a bad night.
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Cindy M.

Le coq au vin has proven that the onion soup reached the standard imaginable best onion soup bar. Onion soup, perfect standard typical onion soup u are picturing in ur head. Thats why everyone is crazy about it. It's hard to find a good typical standard perfect onion soup.. They are just always missing something.. Entree; my duck; it is a great combination and taste explore.. Sweet sauce with duck breast and duck leg. Pretty different taste combination for duck dish. It diminish the duck strong flavor. Which give u different experience about duck. The steak with foie gras was great too.the sauce was a real winner... Like the whatever side dishes cake.. The grand marnier and chocolate souffle half half... the sauce is the one that made the souffle famous.. Texture of the souffle is wet and creamy, hard creamy type of stuff.. Le coq au vin should keep practicing to make the souffle texture better.. A bit drier and lighter, closer cheesecake consistency would probably bring this souffle to another level. Le coq au vin has impressed me with its cooking, mostly due to the perfect sauce that they created. What a real french gem in orlando!! Given the location.. I will give 4.5 for what i had. I would love to go back and recomend le coq au vin to my friends.
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Kevin A.

C'EST MAGNIFIQUE What a pleasant surprise to find quality French food at reasonable prices in a relaxed unpretentious setting in Orland of all places. The service was impeccable, the hospitality was warm from the moment we walked in the door, and the food was exceptional across the board. Our service began with a rich Alsace-inspired onion tarte amuse bouche from which point we proceeded to indulge in the foie gras appetizer, the earthy Carcassone cassoulet (my favorite), a generous portion of perfectly cooked duck cooked two ways, and the adventurous ris de veau. We sampled several bottles of wine, but the 2005 Girondas Cote du Rhone was the perfect complement to our earthy entrees. To finish our meal, we indulged in perfectly cooked pillowy puffs of souffle in both the grand marnier and chocolate varieties. All in all, this was the best meal that I have had in Orlando. I only wish that there were more places like Le Coq Au Vin across the country so more people could explore and appreciate the joys of French food in a casual, affordable setting.
(5)
Dan B.

Le Coq Au Vin has food that hones in on the country side French food. It feels like a comprehensive mix of various French dishes with a country-side twist to them. To that effect, you will find that the atmosphere perfectly compliments the food. It looks like a little country-side house and you're being invited to taste some quality French cuisine. I would still call it a "bistro" due to the type of food they serve. They have the traditional coq au vin, confit de canard, and so forth. I was in the mood today to go back to the basics. I went for the French Onion Soup, which is done the right way. The only other onion soup I've tried in Orlando area is at Paris Bistro in Winter Park, and this onion soup beats it out by far. I think their utilization of apple cider is the trick. It was delicious. I highly recommend starting any meal you get here with a bowl of french onion soup. It will become your standard for onion soups in the future. My meal was the New York Strip steak with bernaise sauce. The meat was perfect. It was amply juicy and bloody and it cut like butter. The bernaise sauce is one of the best I've had. Sometimes bistros will make the bernaise sauce too strong, but this one was nearly perfect. The side dishes are indescribably good. I was disappointed that they didn't have french fries because French restaurants usually have the best fries, but the side dishes that accompanied the steak more than made up for that. The au gratin potatoes, the carrots, the green beans, they were all shockingly delicious. I also tried some bites of the poisson de bronze and it was pretty delicious. I overall think this is a great restaurant just shy of perfect 5 star quality. I think it's closer to 5 stars than it is to 4 stars for sure. The staff was all great and the food was terrific. If there were any adjustments I would make, I would make the bread that comes before the meal better, and I would add french fries to the menu. Also, some of the corner tables are awkardly close to another table, so getting up may put your ass in the face of another customer. I have yet to try my usual favorites like confit de canard and carne d'agneau, but from what I've tried, this is a wonderful French restaurant near Edgewood that's definitely worth giving a try.
(5)
Fizzard M.

Delicious food! Excellent service! Great vibe! For special occasions, my wife and I have tried to go to other places, but we can't say no to Le Coq Au Vin! Le Poisson Bronze is the best! (But it's ALL good.)
(5)
Jason R.

we went here this past weekend and were amazed. Humble atmosphere but great food. Nice wine list. I had the frog legs to start and hands down best i have ever tasted. Next came the Schnitzel (hunter sauce) which was amazing. Others in our group had venison and the steaks and everyone was pleased. If in Orlando and you have had enough of the Disney life, this is a place to go.
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Jared G.

It was really good. Expensive of course, but tasty food. We had the Sept special which was a three course. I had the French Onion soup which was awesome, then the chicken in a sort of gravy-also good, then the chocolate souffle' which was great...and interesting. My girlfriend loved hers which was the salad with a sort of gorgonzola sauce and fish with lobster. She didn't care for her grand marnier souffle, which did seem a little undercooked and tasted more eggy....but I ate it anyways ;)
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Pete D.

A group of us went here because of the reviews other Yelpsters posted, but it wasn't as expected at all. I don't know if I'm spoiled by other French restaurants in the DC area, but this place was not even close. My steak tartare was too onion-nee and what about a yolk on top? It's not their fault, as all restaurants/chefs have their own style. Next up, baked snapper with some shrimp and scallop. The scallop was close to chewing on a rubbermaid glove, it was WELL cooked. The snapper itself was seasoned well though and tasty. Last up, chocolate souffle. This was extremely disappointing. I don't think I've had a souffle like this before. Chocolate eggy inside to the extreme? For me, I would not return, plus a $50 cab ride to here from the I-Pointe area was not worth it.
(2)
Janene H.

I've been wanting to try this place for years and drove by it every night on my way home from work. I finally got to try it a few weekends ago. The place looks modest enough. It kind of reminded me of a country double-wide. It wasn't fancy inside and there are rooster portraits adorning the walls. One thing I did NOT like was the lay out of the tables. Even though we dined at 8pm we were elbow to elbow with other diners. The room was crowded and loud but I still had no trouble hearing the conversations going on just 2 feet away on either side. I'm sure they could hear us too. What the place lacked in style it made up for in taste. I had the onion tart which was flaky and wonderful. For dinner I had the sirloin which had a rich sauce. Dessert was a chocolate souffle which was light and melted to nothing in your mouth. Service was so-so and not as friendly or attentive as I would have thought. We were seated, waited a while for someone to come over and finally someone walked up, poured drinks but didn't say one word. Weird. I had to ask our server about specials. Aside from the downfalls it is still a great restaurant with wonderful food. I would definitely go again but it isn't my favorite place.
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Annabelle S.

I only need three words to describe this restaurant. Fabulous French Food! The food and service are always wonderful and I dream about their bread. My only disappointment is that they are no longer open for lunch.
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N T.

French food with flairs. Husband likes french cuisine so he always takes me to different french restaurant to try out, but i have to come back to Le Cog Au Vin time after time. From the exterior, the restaurant looks like an old country french house with wooden roosters, but the inside is as cozy as my own home with better food, of course. I like their boston lettuce with walnut, goat cheese and lemon butter dressing. I've always order their duck breasts with parsnips and carrots. Their portions are perfect, I never feel guilty eating their food or leaving hungry either. Oh yes, and their chocolate souffle! Out of this world!. Order in advance.
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Jenny R.

I'm looking forward to going back to Le Coq au Vin, as it's been a few years since my husband and I have been there. At any rate, the last time we went for a post-Valentine's Day dinner, the food was absolutely delicious (we both had steak--very tender and well seasoned). The atmosphere is so quaint and intimate as well. It's definitely a great date night option. Be sure to reserve your dinner slot in advance; times fill up fairly quickly because the location is so small.
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Kelly F.

It's hard to find good quality food these days especially when it comes to French cuisine. Most restaurants seem to be all about quantity and getting the most bang for your buck and often lack when it comes to the quality of their food. However, that is not the case with Le Coq Au Vin. This quaint little French restaurant is easy to miss because the building doesn't really stand out and tends to blend in to its surroundings. The sign is usually what catches peoples eye, although many people come here because they've heard about it through friends and family. Plus, there aren't too many restaurants like this that serve this kind of food in Central Florida. If you haven't guessed, this place is considered fine dining so the prices are not cheap, but it's worth it for a special occasion like a birthday or anniversary. Their signature dish is le coq au vin which is basically chicken cooked in red wine with various vegetables...the method of cooking is a bit more complicated than it sounds. This is definitely a dish to try if you never have. The flavors are unbelievable and so good. Their seafood is pretty fresh and also cooked to perfection. All dishes are cooked to order and served beautifully on what I am sure is fine china. For dessert, definitely go with the creme brulee, which you have to order at the same time as your entree because it takes so long to cook...that means its the real thing though! As is expected of restaurants like this, the wait staff are amazing and truly take care of your every dining need. Your drink glass is never empty and they really know the menu, so if you have questions they answer them in complete detail. They are also pleasant to chat with. Reservations are usually a must for this place...especially on occasions like mother's day and Easter. Every now and again, they'll have brunch, but I'm pretty sure they're open only for dinner on most days. Overall, a must!
(4)
Tom D.

I took my family to Le Coq Au Vin for a Christmas Eve dinner when then came to visit me. This was my first time at Le Coq Au Vin and we had a great experience and I highly recommend visiting this place. For the holiday they had a set menu where you had to get an appetizer, salad, entire, and desert, I had the duck for my main meal and it was all really good. Also for the holiday they also had Christmas carolers go from table to table to make it a little more special. When it come to restraints in Orlando it is always nice to find a privetly owned place among so many chain restraints.
(5)
Krista J.

This place was so good! My bf hates french food and he left the place raving about it! IIts a cute little house that was converted into a restaraunt. It has a homey feel to it, and the food tasted just like good home cooking. You can also bring your own bottle of wine for a small corking fee. I had the pumpkin soup, then the halibut and then the rasberry souffle. Our server was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions about the menu. The souffles are a must have - The grand marnier one was also amazing. I definately will be going back!
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Lani F.

My husband took me here for our 10th anniversary while visiting Orlando. The place is a very quaint and romantic restaurant and a good find. Our waiter was Baron and he was very kind and was very informative during our meal.
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Joanne D.

I've read other reviews of this restaurant and I'm wondering if maybe I'm too picky or others just get caught up in the moment or the idea of saying "I ate at Le Coq au Vin last night". I have to admit that I had not been there for a number of years even though I live fairly close. Now I know the reason. The food is loaded with butter, cream and salt and quite expensive. First of all, I recall that when Louis Perrotte owned the restaurant I would always get the bronzed fish (which was a white fish similar to grouper - nice and white and a decent portion). On my most recent visit, I ordered the large portion (around $30) and when our waitress said that the meals would be up shortly I asked what type of fish it was that I ordered. She told me that it was Kingklip. I love fish and wasn't familiar with this one so I took out my phone and looked it up. To my dismay it was an eel-like fish found off the South American coast (the picture of it was so unappealing and scary). When the fish arrived the "large" portion was smaller than a deck of cards and the color of the fish was tan inside and had the distinctive taste and look of basa (a Vietnamese catfish). So disappointing. My friend ordered the scallops (around $33) which consisted of 4 scallops topped with crabmeat and cheese and again lots of salt and butter. The sides included were as i remember--very small but tasty (again, the butter and salt). I think the table next to us had the right idea. They had eaten elsewhere and come in for just dessert (souffles). Their desserts smelled incredible and they raved about them. Unfortunately, after all of the butter and salt from the main meal my waistline couldn't handle dessert. Atmosphere is quiet and nice in the smaller rooms and I def wouldn't bring the kids there.
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James B.

just say yes to this off the beaten path gem of a restaurant.
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Mark M.

My lady and I both agreed that something just isn't right with Le Coq Au Vin. It is still very popular, but not worth a return visit. Our server did his job, but seemed unhappy to be there; almost snooty about his work, and not particularly friendly or sincere. Every table he served was treated the same way, so evidently it was nothing personal. The restaurant is VERY noisy, but maybe it always has been. It was a Wednesday night and we had to yell to hear each other (we had hoped for a quiet, elegant dinner). There is a musty smell to the place. On the plus side, our cheesy scallops appetizer and salads were excellent (the salads were too small, however). The entrees were very good (rabbit and Le Coq Au Vin chicken). The macaroni and cheese with the rabbit was outstanding. The chocolate souffle dessert was a remarkable disappointment, as it was very ordinary and had no detectable chocolate.
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Celeste G.

Arrived and there was no power. They told us we had to leave. We had reservations and they didn't call us ahead of time. Cost us 65 for cab fare to get there. We had to call a cab ourselves. They didn't offer us water or a chair to sit in while we waited. I was 4 months pregnant. Not cool. Very rude. Sorry we couldnt taste the food, but the people were so rude, it didn't matter
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Tare P.

Le Coq Au Vin was definitely a fantastic find and worth the trip. The neighborhood leading up to the place was a little sketch (and the restaurant is literally across the tracks!), but the restaurant itself was so cute, decorated in a quaint country French style. The honey lavender duck breast is succulent and fantastic, but the duck confit leg was too chewy for my taste. The escargots were served with shell and tender, but I've had better garlic/butter sauce elsewhere. The wreck fish with manchego was tasty and light. The steak was not bad, sort of average. The must haves are certainly the souffles--we had a cheese souffle to start and also a dessert souffle, both were excellent, very light and and tasty. Service was great and the owners were so nice. This place is a winner!
(4)
Jane S.

Le Coq Au Vin is a wonderful introduction to French food - the restaurant and staff are very low-key. There is none of the pretentiousness that accompanies your typical French restaurant. And the food is delicious. Vaughn was our wooooooonderful waiter. He made an excellent recommendation for wine, and helped us make our dinner selections. Hubby had the black angus peppercorn, which came with carrots, green beans, and potatoes. He loved his steak - it was cooked perfectly. Hubby ended his meal with creme brulee. He wouldn't let me try it, so it must have been good. I started with a half portion of the pumpkin bisque (sans bacon topping for this vegetarian). It was DIVINE. Rich, creamy and not overly-pumpkiny, with cinnamon on top. I should've gotten a full portion. Then I had the vegetable strudel (I know...two appetizers. But I just couldn't help myself). It was puff pastry filled with cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots, served with a cream sauce. Again, delicious. My main course was the legumes - a plate of assorted small bites. It was an interesting combination - creamed spinach, sweet potato and parsnip pie, fennel and leeks, and slaw. Dessert was bread pudding. Yum. We had a wonderful dining experience - Vaughn was so attentive and engaging. Our water was never empty (neither were our wine glasses, for that matter).
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Mathew M.

First of all the only thing that will keep me going back to Le Coq Au Vin's is the amazing food...but by far some of the worst and I mean worst service I have ever had though...to give an example I orders the three tomato and mozzarella stack salad, and when I asked the server what were the three different types of tomatoes in the dish his response was "green, yellow, and red"...I don't know if maybe he thought that I was color blind, but a simple "I'm not sure, let me find out for you." would have been better. The entire dinner was all around the same. Now I will tell you this, I will go back, but buyer beware. Bring your own "Food Lovers Companion".
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Edward L.

We love this place and the fact that you can order 1/2 size of most of their entrees is great! Makes it more affordable and therefore you dont have to wait for a special occassion.
(5)
Richard S.

This place was really great. Server was slightly pompous but very attentive and cordial. I had a really good tomato and goat cheese salad to start. 3 different kinds of tomatoes, a homemade vinaigrette, and creamy goat cheese. Very nice. For main course I went with the duck 2 ways and this was also a great choice! Duck was cooked perfectly and had a lot of flavor. I particularly enjoyed the butternut souffle they served with it--cinamonny and incredibly light and tasty! Other members of my party got the bronze fish which was also really good but I would still choose the duck over it anyday! For dessert I went with the chocolate souffle which was one of the best I have ever had. Definitely can be shared with another person. The raspberry souffle is also well done and was slightly less rich than the chocolate. Both are fantastic choices and you cannot go wrong! I definitely felt like I got my moneys worth here. One downside is that it can get quite loud since it is quite a small dining area but as long as nobody is too drunk and yelling in the room, this isn't too much of an issue!
(5)
Brandi B.

OK, Lots of info here, but I couldn't help it!!! My husband and I dined at Le Coq Au Vin for the first time last night to celebrate our Anniversary. We arrived earlier than we made reservations for and were seated right away. The dining area is TINY and seating arrangements are awkward at best. That is the only bad thing I could possibly say, though, because our meal was perfect and our server was wonderful! For appetizers we had Coquilles St. Jacques-creamy perfectly cooked scallops and Salade Laitue Et Noix Au Roquefort-a simple Boston lettuce salad with lots of roasted pecans and the Roquefort dressing was tangy, which I love. For main courses we had Le Poisson "Bronze" Aux Dix Epices-the bronzed fish swimming in a citrus beurre blanc, also perfectly cooked and served with vegetable ratatouille, caviar potatoes-loved it. The hubby had Tournedos Au Roquefort which was a fillet of beef stuffed with lump crab meat and had two sauces-bleu cheese cream and port sauce served with morel mushroorms, haricots verts, roasted carrots with thyme, au gratin potatoes. The sauces were perfection. Dessert was Creme Brulee with fresh raspberries-yummy! The meal was scrumptious. I cannot remember the last time I closed my eyes while I took a bite of food, but with this meal, I found myself doing just that throughout. The service was wonderful, efficient, and pleasant. We can't wait to go back!! Pros: Perfectly prepared food, awesome service, good value for the money. Cons: Tiny, awkward, seating area. PS I voted for "Dressy" attire, but I did see several patrons wearing jeans, so...dress up, dammit! :P
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Jack P.

I travel a lot for work and I am a foodie. I make it a point to research the places I am going in search for good restaurants to dine at so to avoid the chain places so many people settle for. Le Coq Au Vin is a place I found on Yelp before I left for my trip so I made reservations for myself and a few other fellow foodies. This place is amazing! It is a very casual atmosphere in which I would consider French country along with the menu. The service was spectacular, from the moment we were seated till the check came; we never were looking about for someone to help us. To the menu, all I can say is, everything I love about food is on this menu. I had the Foie Gras which was served pt style with crispy bread and fig preserves. It was incredible even though I prefer my Foie Gras served whole. I then had what they call "duck two ways"; duck leg confit with crispy honey skin, and breast served medium rare, cut on a bias with a grand marnier sauce. I was licking my plate at the end it was so good. Desert - raspberry souffls - if you don't get this, you will be missing out. This is the best souffls I have ever had, and yes, I licked this bowl clean too. One last thing about this superb restaurant is the overall vibe I got while dinning there. The place is like a house with each room a dinning room which I'm sure has been mentioned on this page already. The feeling you get from this is the sense you are having dinner with your family, I can't explain how comfortable I felt there. What really hit this home was what happened to me on the patio while waiting for my cab. The restaurant has an outside patio that because of the cool weather at night this time of year was not being used but all the tables and chairs were still out. On a few of the tables, there appeared to be very large ashtrays. Being a smoker, I lit up and started to enjoy my after dinner smoke when in the corner of the patio, I say two cats wrestling. These two cats looked almost identical, mostly black with the same white puff under their chins and on their paws. Having cats at home and missing them, I tried to get closer to see if these cats were friendly. As I got to one of the tables with the big ashtrays, I called to them and to my surprise, they both came running toward me and jumped on the table to get a little petting. That's when I noticed that the big ashtrays were actually kitty water and food dishes, set out for what I could only tell to be the house cats. And at that moment, I realized I found a truly special place. A place, that if you are traveling will make you feel like you are at home. Amazing place! Oh yeah, I forgot one important item. They have only a $15 dollar corking fee so if you want to same some cash, bring your own bottle of wine, better yet, bring two or three.
(5)
James G.

Old school, great classical French restaurant.
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Address : 4800 S Orange Ave
Orlando, FL, 32806
Phone (407) 851-6980
Website https://www.lecoqauvinrestaurant.com
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Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Accepts Bitcoin : No
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Dressy
Ambience : Intimate
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No

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Le Coq Au Vin

4800 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL, 32806

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