Coquine, nestled in Portland’s vibrant SE Belmont neighborhood, serves a refined New American menu that seamlessly blends comfort with sophistication. The restaurant’s offerings invite diners to explore standout dishes such as the velvety rack of lamb, delicate gnocchi, and rich duck confit. Breakfast items like the yeasted barley waffle and hash with eggs provide hearty yet nuanced options, while at the bar, the half-dozen raw oysters with finger lime chile and colatura deliver a fresh, briny kick. The seasonal, evolving menu further shines with creative touches—whether it’s the carrot soup enriched with Dungeness crab or the caviar buckwheat blini paired with crème fraîche. Desserts here are equally compelling, featuring delights like the toasted sugar pavlova and brown butter beignets dusted in lemon verbena sugar. Coquine’s intimate atmosphere, paired with attentive service, elevates each dish into a memorable experience—comforting, elegant, and thoughtfully executed.