Coquette
Restaurant · Central Business District ·
Classic French dishes like steak frites and bone marrow
Classic French dishes like steak frites and bone marrow
"Operating as Bonhomme’s French restaurant, Coquette neighbors Bambola and figures into the group’s plan for diners to spend the day across its cluster of venues." - Sam Nelson
"Full of whimsy and opulence in its plateware and decor, newer French restaurant Coquette doesn’t mimic a hidden Parisian wine bar on a cobblestone street; instead, it captures a French countryside grandiosity. Diners, often dressed to impress, are obsessed with the smoked bone marrow to start, then the warm and satiating boeuf bourguignon, with lots of Champagne in between. While there aren’t exactly private or tucked-away tables here for the sake of romance, there is a bounty of aphrodisiacs — briny oysters, a rich dark chocolate bouchon, and classic French cocktails. Its location is prime for dinner and a show at nearby Blumenthal." - Kayleigh Ruller
"Coquette, a French buvette by the team behind neighboring Mariposa, is a quiet patisserie by day and a buzzy dinner service/wine bar by night. It’s convenient (minus Uptown parking) in its walkability to popular uptown Charlotte event spaces and offices, and in its open-all-day hours, with caneles and tea at the ready. The white negroni with Lillet Blanc or a classic French 75 sips well with the minerally Prince Edward Island oysters, and balances the richness of the duck fat fried chicken and coq au vin. Inside, it feels dressed up in blue, gold, and pink, fairytale-esque, and ornamented with marble tabletops. And don’t worry, the employees do say “bonjour!” when you walk in." - Kayleigh Ruller
"A French-styled bar channeling 1960s mod Ye-Yé aesthetics that functions as the after-dinner stop in a trio of neighboring concepts. Positioned as a stylish mid-point between dinner and late-night revelry, it offers a retro, intimate atmosphere meant to complement the nearby restaurant and nightclub while remaining its own independent, cocktail-forward destination." - Naomi Waxman
"I will attempt to make Coquette my own personal Cheers: its after-dinner 'Parisian house party' ethos has guests mingling and drinking behind the bar as if in someone's kitchen, and between the party vibes, records spinning, and the insanely chic decor you'll be tempted to belt out 'Zou Bisou Bisou.'" - Ashok Selvam