COTE Flatiron
Steak house · 16 W 22nd St, New York, NY 10010, United States · United States
★ 4.6 on Google · 4,180 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Jul 19, 2026 · 98 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
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Case conclusion
What the numbers say
1,000 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.6★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.6★
- Flagged
- 10%
- Coverage
- 24%
All reviews shown by Google
902 examined reviews
98 of 1,000
1,000 of 4,180 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 19, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Reviewers report that this restaurant offers an upscale and energetic dining experience combining Korean barbecue and classic American steakhouse elements. Guests frequently highlight the exceptional quality of the meat, attentive service, and popular options like the Butcher's Feast. However, recurring complaints mention loud music, high prices, and occasional reservation or seating delays.
+ Repeated strengths
Meat Quality
Reviewers consistently praise the high quality, tenderness, and rich flavors of the beef cuts, including the Japanese Wagyu.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2024-05-15
My go-to kbbq restaurant. This is the restaurant I would take all my friends to. The food and atmosphere is amazing, our server was also super funny and makes the dining experience unforgettable. You cant go wrong with the butchers feast, i...
5★ · 2024-05-17
I've been here several times and each time its been lovely and up to par. This restaurant is certainly an "experience" type of place with amazing food that they cook in front of you which is fun and entertaining. The meat melts in your mout...
5★ · 2024-06-25
AMAZING! It was a pleasurable dining experience here. The meat was the highlight as it literally melted in our mouths! Best steaks we have ever had! All the staff was phenomenal as well - the bartenders, the wait staff and the sommelier....
Tableside Service
Guests note that the staff is professional, knowledgeable, and cooks the meat to perfection right at the table.
2 supporting reviews
4★ · 2024-05-15
Giuseppe our server was professional and explain the whole process of cooking very neat. Bad point the wooden seats are sticky
1★ · 2024-06-19
I've been to Cote a few times and I'm always excited to come back because of the food consistency & quality. Unfortunately, this time around, we were somehow SUPER unlucky. We ordered the butchers feast (fantastic deal), and some apps--tart...
The Butcher's Feast
Many reviewers recommend the Butcher's Feast as an incredible value offering a generous and delicious variety of meats and side dishes.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2024-05-15
My go-to kbbq restaurant. This is the restaurant I would take all my friends to. The food and atmosphere is amazing, our server was also super funny and makes the dining experience unforgettable. You cant go wrong with the butchers feast, i...
5★ · 2024-06-29
Butcher’s feast is all you need. Great food, excellent service, but the music can be a bit loud.
5★ · 2025-06-21
We came to COTE for a birthday celebration and it was perfect. The steak omakase was incredible. Every bite was delicious. Carlos and Geraldo gave outstanding service and made the night feel extra special. Highly recommend for any special o...
− Repeated complaints
Noise Level
Reviewers frequently complain that the restaurant is extremely loud with club-style music, making normal conversation difficult.
3 supporting reviews
4★ · 2024-06-12
The place is definitely popular and trendy, a classic New York spot. We had dinner for two, with top-quality meat and ingredients cooked on a grill in the middle of the table. The service was decent, but what I didn't really like was the at...
1★ · 2024-06-30
I recently visited COTE in NYC with friends, and while the food was exceptional, the overall experience was significantly marred by the atmosphere. The music was excessively loud, making conversation impossible even with friends seated righ...
5★ · 2026-02-26
The maitre'd Agnesa is the nicest maitre'd in Manhattan. She is so helpful and friendly. She had to move my reservation but I didn't mind because she is just so nice. Meat is delectable and tender. Love the okra like it really is addicting...
Reservation & Seating Delays
Guests report long wait times past their reservation schedule and being required to wait in cramped bar areas.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2024-05-18
Wow is this awesome. Pre-fixe incredible. They were late to seat us, which can happen anywhere…and they gave us tons of free stuff to make up for it, such a class act. Love this place and will go back 100% Update: went back again. 3rd roun...
1★ · 2024-06-06
i am not sure where to start. let me just say i am really disappointed by the whole experience. first, we arrived 10mins before the reservation time. and the host was not so welcoming. it was a late time but i guess i expected too much sin...
3★ · 2024-10-28
Dined here on 10/6/2024. While the food and barbeque was great and I have no complaints about, it was extremely disappointing that we had to wait almost 45 minutes for a table even though we showed up with a reservation. Our reservation was...
High Pricing
Some reviewers feel that the menu items and drinks are overly expensive for the portions provided.
2 supporting reviews
4★ · 2024-05-30
Beautiful setting and impeccable service I like Korean food, but at Cote the prices are expensive for what you get
3★ · 2025-07-22
MEH. The food is super mediocre for anyone that actually has had very good KBBQ. Don’t get me wrong, it’s KBBQ can’t really be bad, but for what they charge, it’s mediocre. The quality of the meat isn’t there, the side dishes are decent. th...
Good for
- Special occasions and celebrations
- Meat lovers and steakhouse enthusiasts
- Interactive dining experiences
Avoid if
- You want a quiet, intimate atmosphere for conversation
- You are looking for budget-friendly dining
- You expect traditional, authentic Korean BBQ without modern American steakhouse twists
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| May ’24 | 20 | 1 |
| Jun ’24 | 50 | 2 |
| Jul ’24 | 63 | 6 |
| Aug ’24 | 29 | 1 |
| Sep ’24 | 40 | 3 |
| Oct ’24 | 36 | 2 |
| Nov ’24 | 41 | 3 |
| Dec ’24 | 39 | 3 |
| Jan ’25 | 29 | 0 |
| Feb ’25 | 37 | 2 |
| Mar ’25 | 30 | 5 |
| Apr ’25 | 24 | 1 |
| May ’25 | 26 | 0 |
| Jun ’25 | 27 | 2 |
| Jul ’25 | 25 | 1 |
| Aug ’25 | 38 | 3 |
| Sep ’25 | 40 | 5 |
| Oct ’25 | 39 | 4 |
| Nov ’25 | 27 | 0 |
| Dec ’25 | 69 | 29 |
| Jan ’26 | 26 | 0 |
| Feb ’26 | 21 | 1 |
| Mar ’26 | 28 | 0 |
| Apr ’26 | 31 | 1 |
| May ’26 | 47 | 7 |
| Jun ’26 | 64 | 9 |
| Jul ’26 | 54 | 7 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- burst 9 five-star reviews on 2025-12-29 vs avg 1.4/day; 14 five-star reviews on 2025-12-30 vs avg 1.7/day weight 1
- low activity account 75 reviews flagged weight 0.8
- generic account 4 reviews flagged weight 1
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 98 flagged reviews.
Elka Bunton
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-12-29
Absolute 10/10 experience! The food is fantastic, the staff is attentive and engaging and the cocktails are delicious. Cannot wait to go back!!
Asher Hoyt
1 review
★★★★★
2025-12-30
Jenna Kestan
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-12-30
Everything was great and Sebastian (the manager) was amazing!
alison pieroni
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-12-30
Such an amazing experience! The staff were so knowledgeable and led such a fun dining experience for our table! The food and atmosphere were incredible and I can’t wait to have more guests in town to take to dine at Cote!!!! Will definitely be back again soon
LT
223 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2024-11-22
One of the best steak dinners I have ever had. Outstanding restaurant and experience, highly recommend!!!
Olivia Celice
266 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-09-10
I understand the fascination after my first visit. The quantity served makes prices feel reasonable. You're treated like a valued friend by staff. Service quality was excellent with quick meal delivery. This place will satisfy your standards.
v venikashree
161 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-12-25
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ COTE Korean Steakhouse – Manhattan 📸 Modern interiors, sleek design & upscale visuals COTE offers a polished and contemporary dining environment. The interior design is sleek and visually striking. It’s a popular destination for tourists seeking a modern, upscale New York dining exp...
James Michael
166 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2026-05-27
I was extremely impressed by the quality and freshness of the food here. The beef was juicy, flavorful, and cooked with great attention to detail. Every dish arrived hot and beautifully presented. The restaurant itself was spotless and had a very comfortable environment. The employees were friendly...
Aaron Zebrook
activity unknown
★★★★★
2025-12-29
Alex Liu
3 reviews
★★★★★
2025-12-29
Report generated Jul 19, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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