This NYC steakhouse was just recognized as one of the very best in the world
New York's sizzling steakhouse scene just scored a major international accolade: Cote, the sleek, Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse in the Flatiron, has been ranked number 10 on the 2025 World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants list. It's the only U.S. restaurant to crack the global top 10 this year.
Since launching in 2019, the annual ranking has become one of the steak world's highest honors, spotlighting restaurants that marry world-class meat with exceptional hospitality and innovation. Cote, which has held a Michelin star since its first year, continues to stand out for its distinctive blend of Korean barbecue tradition and modern steakhouse precision.
Still one of the toughest reservations in town, the dining experience is centered around tableside grilling—no smoke, no fuss—served with an array of banchan, bubbling stews and perfectly marbled cuts.
'Although Cote is still practically impossible to get into six years after opening,' noted Time Out New York food & drink editor Amber Sutherland-Namako in 2023, 'the sleekly chic Korean steakhouse is worth every reservation notification you can enter… Its butcher's feast is particularly nice, with ban-chan, unforgettable savory egg soufflé, a duo of stews and, of course, USDA Prime and American Wagyu beef.'
Photograph: Courtesy of Cote Korean Steakhouse
Cote isn't just a local star—it's a North American benchmark, having also earned the title of Best Steakhouse in North America. And while Cote represented NYC in the top 10, the city had an especially strong showing overall.
Other New York steakhouses featured on this year's list include La Tête d'Or (number 17), a newer midtown standout using French techniques and luxe dry-aging when preparing its fare, and 4 Charles Prime Rib (number 44), the West Village's coveted, candlelit den of decadence.
Historic stalwart Keens (number 58) made the list for its old-school charm and legendary mutton chop, while The Bazaar by José Andrés (number 60) was recognized for its bold, theatrical spin on the classic steakhouse. Broadway-adjacent favorite Gallagher's (number 73), American Cut Tribeca (number 75) and Gage & Tollner (number 88)—Brooklyn's gorgeously restored 19th-century dining room—rounded out the city's impressive steakhouse showing.
And while Cote represented NYC in the top 10, the city got another honorable mention via Hawksmoor, the U.K.-based steakhouse group with a Flatiron outpost. Hawksmoor was recognized for its global presence and consistent excellence across locations.
Whether you're a steak purist or a grill-curious foodie, this is one steak shrine that lives up to the hype—if you can snag a seat.
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