Coquine Will Close to Reopen as Katy Jane's
The acclaimed Portland restaurant will shutter in late October to transition into a more casual concept.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Dining Out
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After 11 years of operation in Portland, the restaurant Coquine will officially cease operations in late October 2026. Owner Katy Millard plans to transform the space into a new neighborhood-focused restaurant called Katy Jane's by mid-November 2026.
Why it matters
The transition marks a shift away from a formal fine-dining model to a more approachable style of service. By removing fussy culinary elements and merging existing business footprints, the owner aims to simplify the dining experience for the local community.
Coquine currently maintains a $140 per person tasting menu at its Southeast Belmont Street and 69th Avenue location. The venue has operated in the Mount Tabor neighborhood since its opening in 2015.
The players
Katy Millard
She is the chef and owner who founded Coquine and is now spearheading its transition into a new restaurant concept.
Ksandek Podbielski
He is the former co-founder of the business who has recently departed the company.
The details
To facilitate the change, the owner will remove the wall separating the restaurant from its adjacent market to create one larger dining area. This redesign will also allow for the return of popular breakfast staples like waffles and sandwiches.
Timeline
Coquine first opened in Portland in 2015.
The restaurant received the Restaurant of the Year award in 2016.
Coquine will cease all operations in late October 2026.
Katy Jane's restaurant is expected to debut in mid-November 2026.
Culture Shift
This transition follows the broader industry trend of moving away from rigid, high-end fine dining toward more approachable, neighborhood-focused restaurant concepts. It reflects a wider cultural shift prioritizing flexibility and comfort over the formal service expectations established by previous industry standards.
Patrons can expect the end of the current $140 tasting menu format when the restaurant shutters at the end of October. Residents of the Mount Tabor area will soon see the physical reconfiguration of the space as the market and restaurant merge into a singular, more casual dining venue.
The takeaway
Transitioning to a more casual model can extend a restaurant's relevance by lowering barriers to entry for daily diners. Local residents should anticipate a menu that emphasizes accessibility, including the return of breakfast items previously unavailable in the formal setting.
What happens next
The restaurant will officially close on October 31, 2026, with the new concept Katy Jane's expected to begin service in mid-November 2026.
Further reading
For more on the changing culinary landscape in the region, explore the Portland Dining Out section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Here is Oregon - hereisoregon.com.
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