Cote Korean Steakhouse is coming to Las Vegas early next year in what will be a “triumphant homecoming” for creator and owner, Simon Kim. Cote is the first and only Korean steakhouse to receive a Michelin Star, and is listed as the best steakhouse in North America by World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants.
Cote Las Vegas is set to open in 2025 at The Venetian as part of its $1.5 billion renovation. This will be the fourth version of Cote. The first opened in NYC in 2017, and sister restaurants followed in Miami and Singapore. The Vegas restaurant is the first West Coast project for Kim’s Gracious Hospitality Management.
A Homecoming for Simon Kim
“I went to UNLV, and my first formative job in the world of hospitality was in Las Vegas, so opening a COTE in this entertainment epicenter is more than just any traditional opening — it’s a triumphant homecoming,” said Simon Kim.
“While COTE Korean Steakhouse is a concept I created in New York City, the pulsating energy, music and entertainment of Las Vegas has always been intertwined in our brand’s DNA, and we’re taking that to the next level with this opening.”
Kim has a knack for next level hospitality, creating a hip, high-end experience that is actually an affordable luxury for all. At Cote, the familiar hominess of Korean bbq is served with all the signature perks of a high end steakhouse: excellent service, fine wines, and top of the line beef, including A5 wagyu from Kobe, Sendai and Miyazaki, and steaks aged in house 45, 90 or 120 days.
The Butcher’s Feast, a signature dish, pairs four cuts of highest-quality beef with an array of Korean side dishes. For those looking for all the trimmings, excellent options for caviar and seafood are also on the menu.
Hot Streak with No End in Sight
Simon Kim is flying high not only with the continued success of Cote, but also with the opening of his latest concept, Coqodaq, a luxe fried chicken restaurant in NYC that looks ready made for expansion into more cities.
Cote New York, a multiple James Beard Award nominee for Outstanding Wine Program, brings to the Strip its list of more than 1,200 labels, along with signature cocktails created by award winning Director of Bars, Sondre Kasin.
David Rockwell, the famed architect-designer, and his Rockwell Group are designing a Vegas-worthy restaurant with dramatic lighting, a central bar, a DJ booth, a tiered dining room inspired by theater in the round and skybox private dining rooms.
Cote Vegas will be in the Waterfall Atrium of The Venetian.
