Coquine

We did the 5 course tasting menu with wine pairing. Surprisingly, wine pairing included an ale. The rest of the wines had great back-stories, like one which uses grapes that were almost extinct. The 5 course meal was more like 8, since they added 2 pre-apps and an extra sweet at the end. Food quality was very good. My fav was the cheese dish which was so much more since it was married with apple, celery, cocoa nibs and fresh parsley. Amazing flavors and textures. Also loved the corn soup as the chanterelle, leek ash and puffed rice adding immense flavors and textures. Buckwheat cake was awesome...with the sweet crunchiness, figs, a caramel sauce and creme.Cute & cozy interior. Great lighting indoors and out. Great, friendly service. No biggie that they automatically add the gratuity (they announce it with the bill). Lovely meal!

I am really disappointed in your reservation system. I didn't understand by your wording that this was a waitlist email.The anniversary of me and my husband is tomorrow. Now, it's probably too late to make a reservation anywhere else. Thanks a lot. I heard you were a really nice restaurant, but I am no longer interested.Karin Hansen

The service was absolutely amazing. They waiters and waitresses were kind and explained the menu very well. They even helped pick out some nice wine to pair with the dinner. I'm not a wine person, but the rose they recommended was really good. We did the 5 coarse meal, so it took about 2 hours. The ambiance was very cozy and rustic. My most favorite dish would be the ravioli stuffed with ricotta ; it had fava beans and other nuts that paired so well with the pasta. The ice cream had a burst on flavor in every bite. I was a bit skeptical with the plate of just cheese, but when I took a bite into it, the cheese and cherry just felt so refreshing.The caviar was very buttery and rich.

Once again Coquine was the star of my month long Oregon fall visit. We came in October for my birthday and were blown away by how beautiful the experience was. Maybe my favorite visit ever. Each course was exquisite and we loved having Ksandek decide on half glasses for each of our courses even though we weren't doing the prix fixe. The wait staff were familiar favorites and they made us feel special and even happier to be there. Coquina is truly a magical restaurant and a beautiful collective project. I could not love them more.

The bar seating was different and we liked the casual ambiance of that. The service was robotic. Not friendly, and the food, while unique, was good but nothing that dictated the pricing levels. We were expecting a much more welcoming experience. Watch out for the automatic gratuity.

What a great experience. This is a cozy restaurant and the staff were friendly and attentive. We chose to do the chefs tasting menu so we could taste a little of many things. It was wonderful to not have to make any decisions and just let them bring out small delicious dishes. Everything was amazing and I highly suggest this place.

Limited 6 week pop up held in the Coquine dining space. Make a reservation through Tock with a $20 per person fee which will be applied toward your check. They also take walk ins!We came in on the first night and I've never been to Coquine so I was delighted to learn there was a small parking lot available! We went ahead and ordered a bottle of the Renzo Castella 2019, a Nebbiolo wine. It was fantastic and light, pairing perfect with our food.Pastas! The Tajarin pasta was my favorite. It features clams, dulse seaweed, carraway, horseradish, and celery. The Paparrdelle was also good, lovely texture and not heavy.We almost didn't order dessert. How sad it would have been if we never met this Strawberry Tart! Perfect finish to the experience.

We went to coquine's market to order a la carte and eat at which probably took away from a more legit dining experience. The food was pretty tasty but was shocked at the pricing which was comparable to SF food pricing. We got some bread and butter to start and was ok. The salad we got was really refreshing and dynamic as was the crawfish rice. Really unimpressed by the chicken--not super flavorful or juicy but at least it was a good texture. The fries that came with the chicken were quite soggy from being doused in sauce. Would not recommend. Overall, a decent hidden food spot in a suburban neighborhood with beautiful skyline views but I wouldn't go out of my way to come back if I'm visiting again.

If you've read my review about Kann, this is a similar experience except on a much smaller but mind blowing coffee and pastry scale Located in a quiet neighborhood near Mt Tabor, Coquine feels like a small nook of Europe. As you walk in, you'll see a small selection of veggies, wines, hard to find chocolates to the left and an incredible selection of freshly made pastries (chocolate bread situation, cardamom monkey bread, I may have blacked out on all other options) and coffee to the right. They have thought through everything here, from quality coffee and snacks, to beautiful ceramics the coffee is served in.Two things I'll call out is I really wanted to try one of their sandwiches but they only had ham, no vegetarian options. And the other thing with all its amazingness this place is amazingly expensive. Totally worth it of course.

We really enjoyed our dining experience at Coquine. They were really creative about the presentation of the food. We loved the feeling of freshness of the ingredients.It's pricey. This restaurant is best enjoyed if you are seeking a culinary experience. The prices are high and the portion sizes are small. It's not value dining. But it can be a fulfilling experience if you are looking for something different.There are two dining areas: the main restaurant, which requires reservations, and the Market Cafe, which is walk-in. We went on a Wednesday evening and easily found seating at the Market Cafe. While the area was very small, there appeared to be ample seating for the number of guests who arrived between 5pm and 6:30pm.Both areas share a common menu. On the evening that we went there, they were serving a four course prix fixe menu, $72. One of the items, steamed clams, was not available on the Market Cafe menu. We liked the flexibility of ordering individual items from the Market Cafe menu, rather than following the set Chef's Choice menu.We love that there are so many great places to eat in Portland. Our food journey continues.