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.
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