Restaurant Review: Cote 550
Cote 550 is a new upscale restaurant in midtown New York City, blending Korean barbecue with American steakhouse elements. Restaurateur Simon Kim has expanded his successful Cote brand, which originally earned a Michelin star, into a global chain. The new location features a grand design and multiple dining options, including a sushi-omakase counter set to open soon.
- ▪Cote 550 is located in a new complex at 550 Madison Avenue.
- ▪The restaurant combines Korean barbecue with American steakhouse influences.
- ▪Simon Kim's Cote brand has expanded internationally, with locations in Miami, Singapore, and Las Vegas.
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The Food SceneCote and the Risks of the ClubstaurantWith a soaring new complex in midtown, the restaurateur Simon Kim continues to turn his Korean-barbecue-meets-steak-house concept into a high-status luxury chain.By Helen RosnerMay 24, 2026Cote 550 brings Korean barbecue with an expense-account swagger to a flashy space on Madison Avenue.Photographs by Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New YorkerSave this storySave this storySave this storySave this storyYou’re reading the Food Scene newsletter, Helen Rosner’s guide to what, where, and how to eat.
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