Coi

We were so excited to finally try this place, but we were seriously let down by both the food and service. The wine took an unbelivable amount of time to arrive to the table and when it finally did, they still needed to chill it. Thankfully, we opted for the 4 course option vs the 11! The food was innovative, but lacked in taste. I was warned by others that it was not worth the money or time, but I thought Iwould give it a shot regarless. Bottom Line...I should have listened to them it was NOT worth the money. more

If you are looking for an 11-course meal consisting of the best dishes you've ever had, look elsewhere. For... more

If you are looking for an 11-course meal consisting of the best dishes you've ever had, look elsewhere. For a hefty price, Coi provides an 11-cour... more

We were all extremely excited to try Coi based on the phenomenal reviews that it has received. From start to finish, we were underwhelmed by all 11 courses. For $115, every course should be memorable. There is no way that this restaurant should be put in the upper echelon with restaurants that are truly great in San Francisco. All of us at our table had the same reaction. Maybe it was an off night, but you can't have off nights at these prices. Other Bay area restaurants don't - Gary Danko doesn't, Chez Panisse doesn't, French Laundry doesn't. I have eaten at most of the great restaurants in SF and many around the world. This does not live up to others. Recent meals at Le Bernadin in NYC and Alan Wong's in Honolulu are examples of meals I have had that are truly what a great tasting menu should be - everything was perfect and memorable. more

I had an incredible experience at Coi. The beet amuse bouche was breathtaking and set the standard for the rest of the meal. Sommelier Paul Einbund offered us an innovative cocktail at the start of the evening that added a terrific touch. Service was attentive and friendly. I can't wait to go back again and am pleased to be able to recommend such a fantastic find to friends and business associates. Pros: Food, Service more

I had an incredible experience at Coi. I received VIP treatment from the time I arrived until the time I left. I chose the 10-course tasting menu and the food was very well paced with the staff extremely attentive yet not intrusive. My favorite dishes were the seared scallop (best I?ve ever had), the tender roasted squab (exquisitely infused with foie gras), and the soft cooked egg yolk (a unique dish that tasted great). I also enjoyed the caviar with bone marrow, squash soup and sea bream sashimi. I wasn?t a big fan of the first dish ? a grapefruit dish covered with foam - or the last - a chocolate pudding with spices ? both of which combined tastes that didn?t quite mesh. But overall, I had a delightful experience at the restaurant and highly recommend it. A wonderful atmosphere for a romantic or special evening! more

My night at Coi (pronounced Kwa) began by getting dropped off on the side of the road next to Showgirls. As... more

My night at Coi (pronounced Kwa) began by getting dropped off on the side of the road next to Showgirls. As if I was going to work. Then I had to c... more

This was by far one of the worst dining experiences in the City. I have ate at all the best and at Patterson's prior two restaurants. At Coi (which they quickly remind you is pronounced ""quio"") the portions were small given the $105.00 tasting menu, and most of the food inedible. We brought a magnum of wine and were shocked when we noticed a $75.00 corkage fee! When the manager was questioned, he responded that the $25.00 corkage applies only to the first bottle and that they charge $50.00 for the second bottle. Since our mangum exceeded amounted to two bottles of wine, they thought it appropriate to charge us a second corkage fee. He was unwavering. He justiifed the charge by claiming that if they did not, ""people would bring a suitcase of wine to the retaurant"" So what!! For a new restaurant, which promotes itself as unique cuisine, the attitude and policy was unacceptable. I suggest Patterson start looking for his fourth venture as this place will surely shut down in 9 months. I wouldn't go back to this place if they offered to comp me a 20 course meal. more

The restaurant is decorated very nicely and has a nice look. The service was also very good. Unfortunately that's where my compliments end. I had the tasting menu, at $105 for aprrox. 9 courses. I am not new to small portions on a multi course menu, but I can truly say that after the meal, I wanted to head to Tommaso's Pizza around the corner. The courses were way too small and through the first 5 or so there was more of the famous foam than anything else, which is like eating nothing. I know that Deniel Patterson's forte is infusions and aromas, but it is to the point of ridiclousness. One course has you dabbing some oil on your wrist like perfume and then taking a whiff before each bite...ah, come on! It wasn't until the 6th or 7th course that there was a warm dish. Leading up to that, the courses were so small that I kept hoping that when we got to the warm dishes (fish and then veal) they would be of more significant size to command the main part of the meal, but they were just more tiny course (and notice how I said warm, not hot). I feel that I have somewhat soffisticated tastes, but I could not appreciate what they are doing there. To end it all they added 18% gratutity to the check as if they already know that the customer doesn't like the food and may stiff them. The service was good enough to where I would have paid 20%, but when they added 18%, I was more apt to leave only 15%. To me that's an insult...this is not Europe, but even there they only add 10 or 12%. We ate in the lounge (there is no bar) and saw 2 couples come in, sit down, look at the menu and then leave without ordering anything. Wise choice on there part...I was envious. I will never go back, but the place won't last for too long anyway. more

We were excited to try Coi. We've loved the food at Elizabeth Daniel and enjoyed going out to Frisson so I looked forward to dining at Daniel Patterson's latest venue. While it's a good looking space, and the service was attentive, at $105/person for the tasting menu, the food would need to be off the charts to warrant that pricing. 10 courses later (plus two amuse courses) we have a couple of observations: more

Ordered the tasting menu a few nights ago and it was one of the most memorable meals ever. The kitchen's obviously in sync. Stand out courses were the suckling pig, the soup and the cod. Pros: Food, flavors, inventive Cons: On weekends this neighborhood can have a bit of a cheesy crowd more

Coi is a treat. Daniel Patterson whips up delicious, original creations (try the crisp pigs feet -- I swear, they'll change your life) served in the mellow, secluded dining area. To top off the tastiness of the fare, the staff are all down-to-earth, approachable and very patient. We brought our (very well behaved) six-month-old daughter on a Wednesday night and didn't get any dirty looks, from staff or patrons. It's nice to know you can have a high-end dining experience without all the stuffiness. more

Simply put, Coi was one of the most incredible dining experiences. Destined to be a success among the Business/Professional Elite or the sophisticated epicures within San Francisco. Pros: Setting, Food, Service more

We ordered the 9 course tasting menu and it is one of the best meals I have ever had. The flavors were interesting and creative. It is worth every penny. The service is outstanding. Coi will exceed your expectations. Pros: creative food, service more

Coi is an intimate new spot in town. The food is a treat for your mouth. The staff is friendly and aproachable. Everything about Coi puts a new spin on fine dining. It's a must try for restaurant goers. more

Service: slow, unfriendly, outstandingly poor, unprofessional Champagne: warm Food: overpriced, not tasty Interior: boring, have seen this already 1000x Advice: please don't go. Spend your money somewhere else. more