Coquette at 2800 Magazine St in the Garden District is a neighborhood gathering place and special-occasion destination housed in a late 1880s building that has weathered many lives. The historic structure has served as a residence, grocery store, and auto parts shop before chef-owner Michael Stoltzfus opened Coquette in 2008, transforming it into a refined dining establishment that honors its past. Spread across two floors with a 12-seat bar, Coquette features downstairs dining with an unambiguous old New Orleans feeling through oversized proportions, tall ceilings, tile flooring, and mirrors. Chef Stoltzfus changes the menu daily, emphasizing locally sourced products with international inspiration across small and large plates. The restaurant offers an accessible international wine list, classic and creative New Orleans cocktails, and a well-traveled beer selection, earning it a ranking of #53 of 1,460 New Orleans restaurants on TripAdvisor.