We live in the neighbourhood and have frequented Coquine since they opened. We enjoyed the restaurant a lot right away and the original menu. Naturally the menu has changed, and thats ok but over the years the food has gone downhill in quality. The salad's in particular are always a big disappointment. The prices don't justify the level of food quality, they either need to reduce their prices or improve the quality of their food. I ordered a dessert recently (the apple cake) and it tasted like they had over microwaved it, where it was dry and hard in spots - these things should be fresh for $9. The tomato salad had about 5 pieces of 'greens' and a chopped up not so fresh tomato on top with too much dressing. Its tomato season so the tomatoes should have been delish. That was $12 for that tomato. My husband and I love the location, the environment is great and the staff are also great - but when the food doesn't live up to the rest we will have to stop going. I would highly recommend Mogette on Mt. Pleasant/Manor for excellent French food - they take the time and care to craft each dish perfectly and never disappoint. Its not the same feel but if you want good food, excellent staff (but a quieter environment) in the area, go there.