A Cut Above: Inside the Sizzling Spectacle of COTE Miami’s Butcher’s Feast

Some restaurants ride the wave of hype. Others become the wave. At COTE Miami, the latter rings true the moment you push open its oversized mirrored door and step into a full-sensory experience—equal parts sizzling steakhouse and late-night lounge.

Located in Miami’s Design District, this Michelin-starred Korean Steakhouse™, brainchild of visionary Simon Kim, is the city’s answer to what happens when upscale New York roots meet South Florida flair. With roots in Flatiron and global expansion in Singapore, COTE Miami maintains the same DNA—melding the drama and interactivity of Korean barbecue with the precision of a classic American chophouse.

Let’s just say: I went in hungry and left already plotting my return.

Before the first bite, you’ll be seduced by the scene. A neon-lit COTE logo hovers above a sleek bar, where bartenders buzz amid a crowd that’s dressed to impress. The hum of conversation and clink of cocktail glasses signal what kind of night you’re in for—a social affair wrapped in serious culinary intention.

Of course, I started with a drink. My pick? The Pornstar Martini, a flirty yet balanced pour of E11even Vodka, Chinola Passionfruit, Korean red ginseng, vanilla, lemon, and a splash of Champagne. My guest opted for the Godfather, a power play of Hennessy XO, Macallan 12, amaretto, and Angostura bitters—strong, luxurious, and not for the faint of palate.

Appetizers here don’t ease you in—they launch you. We opened with the Tuna Tartare, which came paired with pickled moo and crispy gim chips, offering a delightful contrast of textures. But the real showstopper was the STEAK & EGGS™—hand-cut filet mignon tartare crowned with Kaluga Hybrid caviar and served alongside fluffy milk toast. Let’s call it what it was: life-changing. If you try just one starter at COTE, let it be this.

There’s one item that nearly every table seems to gravitate toward—and with good reason. The Butcher’s Feast®, priced at $78 per person, is the ultimate way to sample COTE’s finest offerings. It’s not just a meal—it’s a masterclass in how Korean barbecue and steakhouse elegance can harmonize.

The experience kicks off with a comforting Gogi Cha—a clear and rich USDA Prime beef consommé that sets the tone. Then come the sides: a tangy scallion salad, crisp mixed greens tossed in a gochugaru vinaigrette, and a colorful spread of ban-chan—a rotating selection of pickled and fermented vegetables that add punchy brightness to every bite of meat. A fluffy, savory egg soufflé made with organic egg and kelp yooksoo arrives just before the real show begins: a feast of USDA Prime and American Wagyu beef, featuring four expertly selected cuts cooked to order right at your table.

As each cut sizzles on the smokeless grill, you’re handed red leaf lettuce and ssam-jang, inviting you to wrap, layer, dip, and remix every bite with the array of sides. And just when you think it’s winding down, two steaming stews hit the table—a spicy kimchi stew and a deeply savory doen-jang stew, each served with white rice. Pouring the broth over rice or dipping bites of beef into the stew created combinations I didn’t know I needed. It’s the kind of meal where no bite has to be the same twice—and that’s the beauty of it.

What truly elevates the experience is the tableside cooking, performed by a parade of knowledgeable servers who take turns grilling your chosen cuts to perfection. The in-table smokeless grill makes each moment feel participatory—like you’re part of the craft—but without any of the guesswork.

Each cut arrives one at a time, allowing you to savor it slowly with curated sides and suggested pairings. It’s a perfect pacing device that turns dinner into a three-act culinary performance.

Just when we thought we couldn’t eat another bite, dessert arrived—and thank goodness we didn’t skip it. COTE’s soft serve vanilla ice cream with soy sauce caramel was the perfect finish: creamy, umami-sweet, and entirely addictive. Served playfully in a branded paper cup with a wooden spoon, it was nostalgic, casual, and still utterly refined. Honestly? I would’ve taken a pint home if I could.

Dining at COTE Miami isn’t just about what’s on the grill—it’s about how it’s grilled, who you’re sharing it with, and how each detail contributes to something far beyond dinner.

With a polished yet buzzing ambiance, attentive service, and one of the most carefully choreographed tasting menus in town, COTE delivers the full package—and then some. Come for the hype, stay for the steak, and don’t forget to save room for dessert. Just be warned: the Butcher’s Feast has a way of haunting your cravings long after the last bite.