COTE Korean Steakhouse Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The meats were amazing quality, melted in your mouth."
• "Super high quality meats, each cut was great on its own."
• "The meat is incredible tender and tasty."
• "The meat was very tender and especially liked the Japanese wagyu."
• "The cuts of meat were so tender and juicy and every dish that came out was impeccable."
• "The Japanese A5 Wagyu melted in my mouth and had so much flavor."
• "The meats were of good quality and tasted so delicious."

Cons:

• "Meat quality wasn't as great as we have expected."
• "Some of the meats I had a hard time chewing."
• "The cuts themselves were fine but we did not believe they were anything better than a typical Korean barbecue place."
• "Some parts were a bit too chewy for my liking due to the thick lean cut in a steakhouse style."
• "COTE definitely offers a selection of high quality meats but the flavor falls a bit flat for me."
• "A couple of the meats were unnecessarily too seasoned and I wasn’t a fan of the sweeter last cut."
• "The steam egg tasted decent."

Service

Pros:

• "Laslo was super attentive and even surprised us for our birthday celebration which was incredibly thoughtful."
• "The waiters are incredibly nice."
• "Service was truly exemplary, as was the food."
• "The staff were all incredibly friendly and attentive."
• "Service at COTE is impeccable, with a knowledgeable staff guiding you through the menu and the interactive grilling process."
• "Service was attentive and incredibly thoughtful; it made the night all the more special."
• "The service was second to none. Rosemary took excellent care of us."

Cons:

• "Just like all the 1 star reviews, I also had an unpleasant birthday experience with the service here."
• "One gripe I do have is that our Wagyu was burnt on one side during the Steak Omakase."
• "The server left and never came back."
• "The service was very disappointing especially when the team was trying to cover their mistakes with a lie, that is rude and I feel disrespected."
• "Our main server had a rather apathetic demeanor."
• "The waiter we had did not look like he wanted to be there and was not very patient about explaining the menu offerings."
• "Our server didn't explain anything to us."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "Great ambience, good food, good service."
• "The modern interior design added a touch of sophistication while maintaining a cozy feel."
• "Captivating dimmed ambiance, ultra-cool modern decor."
• "The atmosphere of COTE is upbeat and trendy while serving amazing food."
• "The decor of Cote is modern, brilliant and wide-spaced with cozy ambiance."
• "From the moment I walked in, I was struck by the modern and sleek design of the restaurant. The atmosphere was lively and inviting."
• "It was a very beautiful spot with live plants growing on the wall."

Cons:

• "The ambience was a little loud, I couldn't hear my husband."
• "The place is so loud."
• "Noise levels are definitely on the higher end."
• "The restaurant was a bit loud which made it hard to hear the servers."
• "Inside it is very loud and dark which may not be for everyone."
• "Music a little too loud to understand the waiter explaining the menu and the dishes."
• "The atmosphere is a bit ‘night club’ for my taste— but didn’t detract from the meal one bit."

Value

Pros:

• "For $68 you get a full dinner with sides and plenty of meat to grill."
• "Amazing value for a Michelin star restaurant."
• "The Butcher's Feast is quite affordable, especially for a restaurant with a Michelin star."
• "Came to ~$120 pp (including tax & tip) for four people, which was extremely reasonable for the massive amount of food we got."
• "Price per person is also quite reasonable given the amount of food you get."
• "Pretty reasonable cost-wise for the entry ‘Butcher’s Feast’ menu."
• "The price is certainly fair and on the cheaper end."

Cons:

• "For the price, $350 for two, I would find it hard to come back."
• "Many Korean restaurants have similar quality sides."
• "Their premium Steak Omakaze is on the expensive side ($225/person)."
• "Of course this dining experience comes at a steep price."
• "Although the food was high quality, it felt incredibly overpriced."
• "You don’t come here to get the best bang for your buck as their portion sizes aren't that generous relative to other KBBQ joints."
• "I’ve had other kbbq experiences that are 10x cheaper and still rival COTE in terms of enjoyment."