Cote Opens Highly Anticipated Korean Steakhouse On Las Vegas Strip

One of Las Vegas’ most anticipated openings has finally started service on the strip.

New York’s COTE Korean Steakhouse announced its expansion to The Venetian Resort in Summer 2024. The 17,000-square-foot restaurant finally opened its doors on Monday, October 6, marking the first West Coast expansion of COTE, which also has steakhouses in Miami and Singapore.

Known as the only Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse in the United States, COTE was founded by James Beard Award-nominated Simon Kim, who also founded COQODAQ, an elevated Korean fried chicken concept, under the umbrella of Gracious Hospitality Management.

“Las Vegas is where it all started for me—studying at UNLV, managing restaurants and casino floors, and learning the fundamentals of hospitality from the ground up in a city that never sleeps, ” said Kim. “The energy of the Strip, the spectacle of lights, and endless possibilities have always lived in the DNA of COTE, and now we’re bringing that full circle. Opening COTE in Las Vegas is not just a personal milestone, but a defining moment for our company as we expand to the West Coast with intention and integrity.”

Inside COTE Las Vegas

COTE Las Vegas is part of The Venetian’s $1.5 billion renovation. The restaurant was designed by Rockwell Group, its first collaboration with COTE.

Theatricality, spectacle, and immersive energy areat the core of the new design. A gold-and-crimson portal entryway leads guests into the theater-inspired dining room, inspired by COTE’s floral logo. Stadium-style eating spirals around a central bar, offering diners the opportunity to see and be seen. Those who want more privacy, however, can book an upstairs skybox-style private dining room.

“It’s our boldest project yet, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the partnership of The Venetian, whose vision for the future of the Strip we’re proud to be part of, and David Rockwell of Rockwell Group, whose creative collaboration has helped us reimagine COTE through the lens of Las Vegas—vibrant, electric, and unlike anywhere else in the world,” said Kim.

“Our collaboration with Simon Kim and Gracious Hospitality has resulted in some of the most rewarding and exciting creative experiences, ” added David Rockwell, founder and President of Rockwell Group. “We are thrilled to have helped conceive a journey for COTE Vegas diners that alludes to the language and atmosphere of its predecessors but takes an entirely new and unprecedented approach to the theatricality of dining.”

Dining at COTE Las Vegas

COTE Las Vegas’ menu will be similar to other COTE locations, with some local flare, of course.

Executive Chef David Shim is overseeing the menu, which includes COTE’s signature Butcher’s Feast for $88.88 per person, a pre-fixe meal which includes starters, four premium cuts grilled tableside, Korean-inspired sides, and vanilla soft serve with soy sauce caramel for dessert. Rare A5 Wagyu and USDA Prime steaks that are dry-aged in-house for 120 days are also on the menu, as are more luxurious omakase-style steak tastings.

Exclusive to Las Vegas is the new BlackJack Sandwich layered with Kagoshima A5 Wagyu, Périgord black truffle from Burgundy, truffle aioli, and fluffy toasted milk bread.

To drink, over 1,200 meticulously curated wines cureated by Executive Beverage Director Victoria James. The cocktail menu, curated by Global Director of Bars Sondre Kasin, features vegas exclusives like Showgirls, a twist on the Cosmopolitan, made with vodka, Select aperitivo, and strawberries. Reserve cocktails start at $45 for exclusive pours, including the $650 Reserve Martini made with Chopin Vintage Vault vodka, plus dry vermouth and orange bitters.

“As we continue to define one of the most dynamic and diverse culinary destinations on the Strip, we’re proud to partner with Simon Kim and the team at Gracious Hospitality to debut COTE Vegas, ” said Patrick Nichols, president and chief executive officer of The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. “From its daring, statement-making design to its exceptional cuisine and flawless, detail-oriented service, COTE Vegas embodies the bold innovation and world-class hospitality we strive to deliver. This collaboration marks an exciting chapter in our culinary evolution, and we can’t wait to welcome guests into an experience unlike anything else in Las Vegas. ”

COTE Las Vegas is open from Sundays – Thursdays from 5p.m. – 11p.m, and Fridays and Saturdays until midnight. Reservations are available via Seven Rooms.