COTE Korean Steakhouse

"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 $74 Butcher’s Feast with banchan, tofu stew, four cuts of beef, and soft serve is one of our all-time favorite prix-fixe meals." - bryan kim

"If you’re celebrating something special, like a birthday or the anniversary of keeping your apartment clean for more than a week straight, consider ordering a meat feast from Cote directly through their website here. In addition to their Korean barbecue specials, they also have a new Cote wine shop you can order takeout and delivery from here." - hannah albertine

"I love a shredded, piled-high salad that you could eat with chopsticks. Theirs' has a hint of spice, which was a little overwhelming for me. I wish I liked spicy food more, but it was so good that it makes the list. I just sweat through it, and it really isn't even all that spicy." - brennan carley

"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 $74-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." - neha talreja, kenny yang, carina finn koeppicus, bryan kim, willa moore

"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 $74 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." - bryan kim, hannah albertine