Coquine Restaurant is a bustling French bistro just south of Eglinton on Yonge Street. And I mean bustling - on a recent visit for lunch on a Tuesday the place was packed with suits, ladies who lunch, and Yonge and Egg-er's looking for a tipple to wash down their fine French food. In business for over five years, the restaurant took over from the old Manor Arms Pub.
Owned by Rob Prete, formerly of nearby Grazie Ristorante , Coquine has channels the interior decor of a Parisian bistro, brimming with those kitschy Martini vermouth posters, tiled floors and mirrored everything. A bar greets guests with black stools with comfy red cushions. Staff seem to know everyone, and seasoned servers make sure they are equal parts charming and entertaining.
Chef Sandro Bustamante (formerly of Gooderham House and Shark City) maintains a typical Parisian menu: staples like mussels, croque monsieur, and steak frites unsurprisingly dominate the menu, while a rotation of daily specials keep things interesting.
Latest Reviews
Lots of space and lots of people. we sat in the back room which was quiet enough. Great service and very tasty food. There appeared to be lots of regulars which is a good sign. I loved the vibe.