"Miami's only Michelin-starred Korean barbecue — David Shim's Butcher's Feast of dry-aged prime beef on tabletop grills, starred since 2022."
About COTE Miami
COTE Miami opened in the Miami Design District in February 2021, the second outpost of restaurateur Simon Kim's New York original — the world's first Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse. The Miami room won its own Michelin star in the inaugural 2022 Florida Guide and has held it since, most recently in the 2025 Guide.
Head chef David Shim — a Seoul native who trained at L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon and Gramercy Tavern — runs the kitchen. It anchors part of our Korean and steakhouse coverage in the city.
The Kitchen
The format fuses Korean barbecue with American steakhouse: USDA prime beef, much of it dry-aged 45 days in-house, grilled at smokeless tabletop grills. The signature is the Butcher's Feast — four chef-selected cuts with a spread of Korean banchan, the kimchi stew and steamed egg — while the Steak Omakase is the splurge. Miami adds a handful of dishes the New York room doesn't run.
This is precise, product-led cooking dressed as a party: top-grade beef, exact grilling, and the theatre of cooking at the table.
The Room
The dining room seats more than a hundred across a dramatic, low-lit space designed by MNDPC, each table set with its own smokeless grill, plus an outdoor patio. It is energetic and loud in the best way — a celebration room rather than a hushed one.
It books up fast, often weeks ahead for prime times, so plan a reservation rather than walking in.
Not for
Not for vegetarians or a quiet, low-key meal — it is a meat-focused, high-energy Korean barbecue where you grill prime beef at a smoke-charged table.
Frequently Asked
What is COTE Miami known for?
Michelin-starred Korean barbecue meets American steakhouse — USDA prime beef dry-aged 45 days, grilled at smokeless tabletop grills. The signature Butcher's Feast pairs four cuts with Korean banchan; the Steak Omakase is the splurge.
Where is COTE Miami?
At 3900 NE 2nd Avenue in the Miami Design District, a short distance north of Midtown and Wynwood.
How much does it cost?
It sits in the top $$$$ range — the Butcher's Feast is around $68 per person, with the Steak Omakase and à-la-carte cuts running higher.
Does COTE Miami have a Michelin star?
Yes — it won a Michelin star in the inaugural 2022 Florida Guide and has retained it since, including in the 2025 Guide. It is the Miami branch of the first Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse.
Who is the chef?
Head chef David Shim, a Seoul native who trained at L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon and Gramercy Tavern, leads the kitchen under restaurateur Simon Kim's Gracious Hospitality group.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at COTE Miami
Reservations are recommended, often weeks ahead for prime times. Phone +1 305 434 4668. Tabletop grills are smokeless, with a patio for warmer nights.
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Practical Information
Address3900 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Design District
NeighbourhoodMiami Design District
CuisineKorean steakhouse
PriceButcher's Feast around $68 per person; Steak Omakase higher
Dress CodeSmart casual
Seating100-plus-seat dining room with smokeless tabletop grills and a patio
ReservationReservations recommended, often weeks ahead
