Coquille is the sophomore effort of John Liu, the investment-banker-turned-restaurateur behind the wildly popular Italian trattoria Scarpetta, which is right next door. This time, the concept is a French seafood bistro. Liu and Co. have built a classically beautiful space with ornate mosaic floors, polished brass and marble. Originally the kitchen was run by Anna Bautista, but Jason Oakley took over when she left in 2015. For the food, think seafood towers, moules mariniere, escargot seasoned with red curry and kaffir lime leaves and bavette steak frites.