"A cross between a steakhouse and a Korean barbecue joint, Cote remains impossible to get into (emailing is your best bet), and there’s a reason for that. The quality of the beef is fantastic, and the $78 prix fixe, while not cheap, is a great deal for what you get. Called the “Butcher’s Feast,” the set meal comes with banchan, egg soufflé, two different stews, four cuts of steak, soft serve, and more. In the context of a dark, clubby room with neon accents, it makes for a fun night out. Especially with a piña colada or magnum of champagne on your table. Sister Coqodaq has a similar prix-fixe concept, but with gluten free fried chicken in place of steak. Reservations are released online 30 days in advance at 10am. Walk-ins aren’t accepted, but you can call for a reservation, and we’ve been told it’s easier to get a table that way." - bryan kim, kenny yang, willa moore, will hartman
"Nothing says “This is an important day” like an endless parade of tiny pieces of high-quality meat, and that’s exactly what you’ll get at Cote. This fancy take on Korean barbecue is one of our go-to spots for anniversaries, birthdays, promotions—we’ll take any excuse, really. Order the $74-per-person Butcher’s Feast and a bottle of wine, then sit back and enjoy bite after bite of perfectly-cooked steak in a dark, neon-accented room that could double as a nightclub. And if you’re looking to keep the party going, they have a clubby cocktail bar below the restaurant. Reservations are released online 30 days in advance at 10am. Walk-ins aren’t accepted, but you can call for a reservation, and we’ve been told it’s easier to get a table that way." - bryan kim, kenny yang, will hartman
"Verdict: This isn’t just one of the top KBBQ places. It’s one of the top places to eat red meat in the city, and the $78 Butcher’s Feast with banchan, tofu stew, four cuts of beef, and soft serve is one of our all-time favorite prix-fixe meals. Reservations are released online 30 days in advance at 10am. Walk-ins aren’t accepted, but you can call for a reservation, and we’ve been told it’s easier to get a table that way." - bryan kim
"Still busy, after all these years. Cote, a cross between a steakhouse and a Korean barbecue joint, remains impossible to get into, and there’s a reason for that. The quality of the beef is fantastic, and the $78 prix fixe, while not cheap, is a great deal for what you get. Called the “Butcher’s Feast,” the set meal comes with banchan, egg soufflé, two different stews, four cuts of steak, soft serve, and more. In the context of a dark, clubby room with neon accents, it makes for a fun night out. Especially with a piña colada or magnum of Champagne on your table. Reservations are released online 30 days in advance at 10am. Walk-ins aren’t accepted, but you can call for a reservation, and we’ve been told it’s easier to get a table that way." - bryan kim, hannah albertine, molly fitzpatrick
"Cote is basically Korean BBQ, turbocharged. Each element of the dining experience at this Flatiron spot is taken up a notch—from the high-end steakhouse-quality meat to the fancy grills, smooth marble tables, and sharply dressed servers. You’re welcome to order however you want here, but most people will go for the $78-per-person prix-fixe Butcher's Feast. The steak is truly excellent—rich, tender, buttery—to the extent that you’ll want to eat some of it on its own before wrapping it up in a lettuce leaf with one of the provided sauces. Reservations are released online 30 days in advance at 10am. Walk-ins aren’t accepted, but you can call for a reservation, and we’ve been told it’s easier to get a table that way." - neha talreja, kenny yang, carina finn koeppicus, bryan kim, willa moore