COTE Korean Steakhouse

COTE Korean Steakhouse: Korean barbecue in an American steakhouse format

COTE Korean Steakhouse presents itself as America's first and only Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse. Its concept blends the conviviality of Korean barbecue with the hallmarks of a classic American steakhouse, creating an interactive experience. The company also refers to itself as the best steakhouse in North America, according to the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants ranking.

The concept boils down to the combination of grilled steak, fire, and cocktails. The menu is built on USDA Prime beef—the top 5% of American cattle—or higher, along with American Wagyu, a crossbreed of Japanese Wagyu and American Black Angus.

An award-winning wine and cocktail program

The beverage offering includes a wine list of over 1,200 labels, described as award-winning, and a selection of cocktails the company defines as classic but creative. Both the wine list and the cocktail menu are crafted by award-winning sommeliers and bartenders.

Hospitality and dining room experience

The company states a hospitality approach that goes beyond the food, with attention to detail, personalized care, and a playful component aimed at creating memorable moments for guests.

Locations and international presence

COTE operates several locations in the United States and one in Singapore. In New York, it has Flatiron, Undercote, COTE 550, and Bar Chimera; in Miami, it has a restaurant; in Las Vegas, another location; and in Singapore, a venue on level 3 of COMO Orchard. The company also announces the upcoming opening of a location in Flatiron.

Undercote, in New York, operates without reservations and admits full groups on a first-come, first-served basis, with a maximum of six people per group; for larger groups, visits are coordinated by email. The Singapore location opens daily until 2 a.m. and offers lunch on Saturdays and Sundays. In Miami, lunch is served daily, and takeout and delivery services are available. In New York and Miami, there are online orders for pickup and delivery, and the company offers nationwide shipping in the United States through Goldbelly, as well as local delivery in New York via DoorDash.

Private and group events

All COTE locations offer several options for private events and group dining. The team, described as award-winning, creates food and beverage selections tailored to each occasion.

Team and work culture

The company attributes its success to the passion and dedication of its team and states it fosters a culture of excellence in every role, from reservation staff to line cooks. It has a careers page to recruit staff.

Awards and press coverage

The company compiles mentions in media such as Michelin's list of the 11 best steakhouses in the world, the Forbes 2022 All-Star Eateries in New York selection, the list of the 28 best restaurants in New York, and articles about the opening of COTE 550 and Bar Chimera. It also appears in the 2025 Michelin Guide for its Miami location and was a finalist among the top ten of the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards 2024 for COTE NYC Flatiron.

Recent initiatives the company highlights include the Taste of Asia event, which raised nearly $1.4 million for AAPI communities, the Aspen Food & Wine festival, the Millim After Dark DJ series at COTE Singapore, and the Magic Hour menu at COTE Miami.

Locations

Flatiron location: 16 West 22nd St ( b/w 5th & 6th Ave ) New York, NY 10010

Undercote location: 16 W 22nd St

550 location: 550 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022

Bar Chimera location: 550 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022

Miami location: 3900 NE 2nd Ave. Miami, FL 33137

Singapore location: Level 3, COMO Orchard 30 Bideford Road Singapore 229922

Vegas location: 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109