Coquette 165 North Ogden Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607

"Coquette receives high marks for Restaurant Week. With the departure of Kiki's and Avec this friendly neighborhood restaurant in the West Loop sets the tone for hip and trendy Parisian Bistro. The bar and entrance feels like a walk through a high style Art Deco vase. Venture further and it opens into a hip French restaurant akin to the Mondrian exhibit in the Louvre. Fun and funky vibes... Coquette was available for a Tuesday slot so I felt fortunate to be seated at a table near the bar. The bar service along with staff are top notch, with a playful wine and menu pairings for Restaurant Week. Popped open a Mary Taylor Red to go along-side a carnivorous appetite and it definitely hit the right notes. Notable choices at Coquette, Creme Du Barry (Roasted Cauliflower soup), Mouse de Foie De Volaille (Liver pate), Boeuf Bourguignon (Beef stew), Polet Rotis (Roasted Chicken), Tarte Au Citron (Lemon Tart).. All were delightfully plated and coursed well. The meal was timed well and service attentive. Another trip to the bar and bottle of Perry Cider later to accompany the desserts of Creme Brulee and Tarte Au Citron. The only kink with the meal was that the creme brulee was charred but luckily the Tarte stole the show, with a gorgeous crust and texture. If Coquette continues with a high level of service and stellar menu, I can see this getting at a mention in the Michelin guide next to round. I definitely can't wait for another visit and try out Coquette's Happy Hour menu."

"Came here for drinks but ended up getting some food to share as well and it was so good! I was avoiding this place because I thought the menu wasn’t very vegetarian friendly, but the staff was so helpful and recommended plenty of vegetarian options. I’m definitely going back for a full dinner!"

"My friends brought me to Coquette to celebrate my bachelorette party and they truly could not have made a better choice! They mainly chose this venue because it’s very pink and French (things I love) but we were astounded by the actual food & service. The pomme purée was the smoothest & silkiest I’ve ever eaten, our steaks were excellent, and the bartending experience is like no other. We had a behind the bar tasting that will last in my memory forever! Our host, Melissa, was so welcoming and charming. We could’ve stayed there all night just enjoying everyone’s company, what a wonderful group of people. And DON’T SKIP the brie & truffle ice cream at dessert. Cheese and ice cream are meant to be. Thank you Coquette for such a lovely meal!"

"This places makes you feel like you stepped into a time machine & out into 70’s in Paris. Unique concepts of caviar “bumps”, going behind the bar for tastings, cotton candy clouds in your drink, mini foie cones, makes this a fun place to experience “firsts”. Love the amuse that accompanies some of the cocktails. If you get Aaron as your bartender, it’s your lucky day. His cocktails are on point, and he is so knowledgeable & attentive. He will also make sure you do a caviar bump if you’ve never done one before. The personal level of service of going behind the bar for tastings is unheard of, new, fresh & exciting. Took my cousin & their friends there to celebrate her 21st."

"My best friend and I came to this restaurant to celebrate her birthday eve. We were greeted by a very kind waiter who took the time to explain the menu. She received multiple cocktails on the house for her birthday and we ended the night of a tour of the spirits/wines that they serve. We ended up ordering two of the sweet cocktails (unfortunately don't remember the names, but I bet any of them will be spectacular!), steak tartare, Parisian gnocchi and the overnight smoked vegetables. All AMAZING.The only thing we didn't love is the bread they served with the steak tartare, it was just hard. Now, the prices are a bit steep, but for experience they give you, I say it's definitely worth it for a special occasion or a date night. 10's across the board-- will be back to try the happy hour."