Gilbert Le Coze (1945 – 28 July 1994) was a French chef known for his innovative methods in seafood preparation.

Le Coze's cooking has been compared to Japanese cuisine and has influenced a generation of American cooks.

[1][2][3] In 1972 he left Brittany to open his own restaurant in Paris, Le Bernardin, with his sister Maguy Le Coze.

The restaurant gained two Michelin stars under Le Coze's management.

Le Coze died in Manhattan of a heart attack on 28 July 1994 while exercising at a health club.