Wonderful food in good proportions. Server attentive to our needs. Comfortable seating. A bit loud as it's small and there is an ample bar but that is more than offset by the delicious food. Good value for the money.
Bill
WOW! I read about Coquette on a 'where to eat' page online, and I'm glad I chose it. Besides a really beautifully rustic interior and friendly and efficient service, the food was absolutely outstanding. (Beef marmalade?!? Yes, please! I'm going to attempt to duplicate it at home.) I wish we had time to eat there again, but...next time!
Sarah
Gone are the days of making sure you get a little bit of each ingredient on your fork to have the full taste experience. The food was unimaginative and underwhelming. It wasn't bad but it want special. Coquette used to be about very special flavor combos. So disappointing
Benjamin Hammer
Fabulous experience at Coquette last night! We tried a bunch of dishes and overall enjoyed them a lot. Highlights included: smoke trout roe atop an onion dip with homemade chips, shrimp chitarra pasta (spicy), and the red snapper. The cocktails we tried were also EXCELLENT. Only notes we had were that the apple salad begged for some lettuce for bulk and mouth feel, and the sweet potato pie dessert lacked a crunch to the crust. Would definitely recommend and go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Snapper
Carl R Bannwart
Everything was amazing. Tyree was an awesome bartender and made sure we had a great time. Met some folks at the bar and really just had an amazing time talking football and food. Owner was a hell of a nice guy. If you stop reading here, just go! If you appreciate food, you will not be dissatisfied.
The whole raw bar experience was exactly what I wanted. Coming from the northeast I was blown away by the oysters. The gulf oysters have a well balanced salinity with some lighter notes we don’t usually get up north, a happy medium of Atlantic salinity and pacific delicacy. The fennel mignonette added a nice tang. Crab Maison was amazing and with a dollop of the cocktail sauce sitting atop the kettle chip from the smoked trout roe, amazing!!
If we hadn’t filled ourselves with the raw bar, burrata(amazing), and bread service(short rib marmalade?!?!?) I would have demolished the entire large plates menu. The red snapper was one of the best dishes I’ve had in the last 5 years. Turnip bernaise was rich but the leeks were insane. Couldn’t put my finger on it but there was a subtle umami flavor to the leeks that balanced well with the fish. Crispy skin on the fish provided a complement to the light flaky meat. A glass of Grenache was exactly what the doctor ordered to tie the whole thing together.
Just an absolutely killer meal. Would come back to try the short ribs, mushroom and crab plate or any of the other large plates that looked delicious. Cocktails were Rye’d the Lightning and a whiskey/rum cocktail that had me handing the keys over to my date with zero regrets. I wish I could glaze more but I think I’ve already overstayed my welcome on this comment. Get a table a don’t think twice. Thanks to the whole staff for an amazing experience start to finish!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smoked Catfish Dip, Red Snapper, Yellowfin Tuna, Burrata, Crab Maison, Bread Service
Jen Glendy
Shout out to Tyreke for making my 16yo the best mocktail she's ever had. (Sumac syrup? What?! Amazing!) Came here for dessert and drinks. So good! Get the carrot cake. Period.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carrot, Panna Cotta
Sophie Roth
We reserved a table for thanksgiving, which the restaurant confirmed / accepted, and then when we showed up, the restaurant was closed. They never called or emailed us to tell us they were closed on Thanksgiving. Left us hanging without a place for dinner!
Jake Shelton
Coquette is not to be missed, the food & service perfectly encompass what New Orleans is all about. Highly recommend the Shrimp Chitarra. Tyree (bartender) was the highlight of our night- an incredibly talented bartender and delightful personality. Some of the best drinks in the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Snapper
Meg Kavanagh
Coquette was awesome. Everything we had was really tasty and the vibe of the restaurant was really cool.
To start, we had the bread. I am vegan so the server brought me oil to dip in, but the bread was hot and fresh and a great start. My boyfriend loved the beef marmalade that came with it. Was a great way to begin the meal. We also had a few of their cocktails with it. I had Rye’d the Lightning and he had the Jane Doe and both were delish.
For entrees, he had the short rib which he absolutely loved and the chef made me a really tasty pasta dish with a variety of veggies almost in a light cheese type sauce, but sans cheese. The charred mushrooms on top were the cherry on top. So good. They were very accommodating to me and made a delicious vegan option I could really enjoy.
Would absolutely go back. A delicious dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smoked Beef Short Rib, Beef Short Rib, Bread and Beef Marmalade
Chasity Norton
Nice area and atmosphere. Able to grab an upstairs table.Had the Bouidin grits cake topped with collard greens for an appetizer, and the Red snapper and lima beans for an entree. Food was pretty good. Portion sizes are not large but decent to fill me up, since I had an appetizer. The beef marmalade reminded me of shredded roast with a bit of sweetness and paired great with the bread.
Coquette is the spot and lives up to the neighborhood’s rich culinary reputation. We chose bar seating, and Ty and Tyree made the experience fantastic with their attentive and friendly service.
The menu is bold and inventive, and the standout for me was the carrot pasta. It was spectacular, proving that vegetarian dishes can be just as memorable as any other. We also tried the crab maison and tuna tartare, which each had their own unique spin and were delightful in their freshness and presentation.
There’s something especially meaningful about Coquette’s history—it opened in 2008, during one of the most uncertain times economically. The courage it took to start a restaurant at that time in history speaks volumes about the passion behind this spot. It’s truly remarkable to see it thriving today, more than a decade later, continuing to draw people with its creative menu. This spot is absolutely worth a visit for anyone in New Orleans!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leslie Fantone
Incredible dining experience on every level
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scarlet Kelso
This place was recommended for our visit. We made a reservation, which was wise. They were packed! We enjoyed unique craft cocktails, delicious food, and great service. I would definitely go again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amy Randall
This place is fabulous! They have delicious steak, oysters, and cocktails. The atmosphere is perfect and it doesn't feel touristy at all. We actually walked here from The Parks & Bowman Mansion so it was very convenient. This restaurant is on Magazine St which is full of fun shops to explore but you would honestly miss this place if you were walking by. It doesn't even look open from the outside which is what I love most about it. They have a huge bar and we didn't even need reservations on a Friday night. The bartender was a professional mixologist. He was not messing around. I don't know why but we were both impressed by the bathroom. It just smelled really nice and that's hard to find these days. I honestly felt like we were in someone's private home rather than a restaurant. They had a wonderful sparkling rose from Africa and the menu changes every day! Check out my full review on Youtube: How to live like a local in New Orleans Parks Bowman Haunted House - Halloween Ghost Music Art Food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
D
Garden District gem. Interesting, well crafted and high level execution delivers a superior dining experience. The duck rillette was exceptional
Wonderful food in good proportions. Server attentive to our needs. Comfortable seating. A bit loud as it's small and there is an ample bar but that is more than offset by the delicious food. Good value for the money.
WOW! I read about Coquette on a 'where to eat' page online, and I'm glad I chose it. Besides a really beautifully rustic interior and friendly and efficient service, the food was absolutely outstanding. (Beef marmalade?!? Yes, please! I'm going to attempt to duplicate it at home.) I wish we had time to eat there again, but...next time!
Gone are the days of making sure you get a little bit of each ingredient on your fork to have the full taste experience. The food was unimaginative and underwhelming. It wasn't bad but it want special. Coquette used to be about very special flavor combos. So disappointing
Fabulous experience at Coquette last night! We tried a bunch of dishes and overall enjoyed them a lot. Highlights included: smoke trout roe atop an onion dip with homemade chips, shrimp chitarra pasta (spicy), and the red snapper. The cocktails we tried were also EXCELLENT. Only notes we had were that the apple salad begged for some lettuce for bulk and mouth feel, and the sweet potato pie dessert lacked a crunch to the crust. Would definitely recommend and go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Snapper
Everything was amazing. Tyree was an awesome bartender and made sure we had a great time. Met some folks at the bar and really just had an amazing time talking football and food. Owner was a hell of a nice guy. If you stop reading here, just go! If you appreciate food, you will not be dissatisfied.
The whole raw bar experience was exactly what I wanted. Coming from the northeast I was blown away by the oysters. The gulf oysters have a well balanced salinity with some lighter notes we don’t usually get up north, a happy medium of Atlantic salinity and pacific delicacy. The fennel mignonette added a nice tang. Crab Maison was amazing and with a dollop of the cocktail sauce sitting atop the kettle chip from the smoked trout roe, amazing!!
If we hadn’t filled ourselves with the raw bar, burrata(amazing), and bread service(short rib marmalade?!?!?) I would have demolished the entire large plates menu. The red snapper was one of the best dishes I’ve had in the last 5 years. Turnip bernaise was rich but the leeks were insane. Couldn’t put my finger on it but there was a subtle umami flavor to the leeks that balanced well with the fish. Crispy skin on the fish provided a complement to the light flaky meat. A glass of Grenache was exactly what the doctor ordered to tie the whole thing together.
Just an absolutely killer meal. Would come back to try the short ribs, mushroom and crab plate or any of the other large plates that looked delicious. Cocktails were Rye’d the Lightning and a whiskey/rum cocktail that had me handing the keys over to my date with zero regrets. I wish I could glaze more but I think I’ve already overstayed my welcome on this comment. Get a table a don’t think twice. Thanks to the whole staff for an amazing experience start to finish!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smoked Catfish Dip, Red Snapper, Yellowfin Tuna, Burrata, Crab Maison, Bread Service
Shout out to Tyreke for making my 16yo the best mocktail she's ever had. (Sumac syrup? What?! Amazing!) Came here for dessert and drinks. So good! Get the carrot cake. Period.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carrot, Panna Cotta
We reserved a table for thanksgiving, which the restaurant confirmed / accepted, and then when we showed up, the restaurant was closed. They never called or emailed us to tell us they were closed on Thanksgiving. Left us hanging without a place for dinner!
Coquette is not to be missed, the food & service perfectly encompass what New Orleans is all about. Highly recommend the Shrimp Chitarra. Tyree (bartender) was the highlight of our night- an incredibly talented bartender and delightful personality. Some of the best drinks in the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Snapper
Coquette was awesome. Everything we had was really tasty and the vibe of the restaurant was really cool.
To start, we had the bread. I am vegan so the server brought me oil to dip in, but the bread was hot and fresh and a great start. My boyfriend loved the beef marmalade that came with it. Was a great way to begin the meal. We also had a few of their cocktails with it. I had Rye’d the Lightning and he had the Jane Doe and both were delish.
For entrees, he had the short rib which he absolutely loved and the chef made me a really tasty pasta dish with a variety of veggies almost in a light cheese type sauce, but sans cheese. The charred mushrooms on top were the cherry on top. So good. They were very accommodating to me and made a delicious vegan option I could really enjoy.
Would absolutely go back. A delicious dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smoked Beef Short Rib, Beef Short Rib, Bread and Beef Marmalade
Nice area and atmosphere. Able to grab an upstairs table.Had the Bouidin grits cake topped with collard greens for an appetizer, and the Red snapper and lima beans for an entree. Food was pretty good. Portion sizes are not large but decent to fill me up, since I had an appetizer. The beef marmalade reminded me of shredded roast with a bit of sweetness and paired great with the bread.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Dinner in the Garden District in NOLA is a must.
Coquette is the spot and lives up to the neighborhood’s rich culinary reputation. We chose bar seating, and Ty and Tyree made the experience fantastic with their attentive and friendly service.
The menu is bold and inventive, and the standout for me was the carrot pasta. It was spectacular, proving that vegetarian dishes can be just as memorable as any other. We also tried the crab maison and tuna tartare, which each had their own unique spin and were delightful in their freshness and presentation.
There’s something especially meaningful about Coquette’s history—it opened in 2008, during one of the most uncertain times economically. The courage it took to start a restaurant at that time in history speaks volumes about the passion behind this spot. It’s truly remarkable to see it thriving today, more than a decade later, continuing to draw people with its creative menu. This spot is absolutely worth a visit for anyone in New Orleans!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible dining experience on every level
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place was recommended for our visit. We made a reservation, which was wise. They were packed! We enjoyed unique craft cocktails, delicious food, and great service. I would definitely go again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is fabulous! They have delicious steak, oysters, and cocktails. The atmosphere is perfect and it doesn't feel touristy at all. We actually walked here from The Parks & Bowman Mansion so it was very convenient. This restaurant is on Magazine St which is full of fun shops to explore but you would honestly miss this place if you were walking by. It doesn't even look open from the outside which is what I love most about it. They have a huge bar and we didn't even need reservations on a Friday night. The bartender was a professional mixologist. He was not messing around. I don't know why but we were both impressed by the bathroom. It just smelled really nice and that's hard to find these days. I honestly felt like we were in someone's private home rather than a restaurant. They had a wonderful sparkling rose from Africa and the menu changes every day! Check out my full review on Youtube: How to live like a local in New Orleans Parks Bowman Haunted House - Halloween Ghost Music Art Food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Garden District gem. Interesting, well crafted and high level execution delivers a superior dining experience. The duck rillette was exceptional
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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