Matias was an awesome server! We came in very late unable to find any other open place nearby, the staff were super welcoming and quick with service! Matias was able to swiftly get us help with food recommendations and cooking tips. The ambiance was wonderful for a night out and we thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Thank you Matias and the Kore Steakhouse team! read more

Our server Anasofia was so attentive and friendly. The food was delicious! Everyone had the best time!

Anna the manager greeted us the minute we walked in the door. Annasophia our waitress was very attentive and helped us choose the perfect meal. We enjoyed the whole evening. We will definitely be back! You should check this place out! read more

Okayyyyy Kore Korean BBQ, I see you. We ordered the suggested meal for 4 plus several appetizers, and while the price was definitely giving "we're doing this tonight," there was SO. MUCH. FOOD. We left very full and still had leftovers. We were with family who brought their infant, and I'll be honest, this is definitely not a kid-friendly restaurant. That's probably my only real downside. The baby situation made the dinner a little more challenging, but honestly, for the price and the overall vibe, I think this is much more of a date night or adults-only kind of place. We also had several cocktails, and the whole atmosphere was super relaxing but still vibey. Service was excellent. Our server was SO sweet and genuinely made the experience feel special. Overall: expensive, a ridiculous amount of food, and I would absolutely go back and recommend to my friends and family. Just making it an adults-only outing next time. read more

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All I could say was WOW it's perfect amount of food for all 5 of us. At first we thought it's not enough... but little did we know... we ended up super full and to force ourselves to finish the last 2 plate of meat. The meat were very fresh! The water as always tasted weird so I got a soda. The whole experience was amazing and the server was super nice. We went during weekday but there were no one there in afternoon. The only problem was the grill was not strong enough for some reason so the food took so much longer to cook. The server even warned us at first and offered us a cast iron to cook faster. Which we say no at the beginning but yeah she was right it's very slow. And once she added the cast iron it cooked so much faster. So losing one star for this inconvenience, the other time we came we didn't have this problem. read more

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Kore Steakhouse in Lakewood Ranch used to be one of my absolute favorite spots and honestly one of the reasons I felt so aligned moving to Lakewood Ranch. It was my number one restaurant for a long time. I loved bringing friends and family here because every experience felt special and consistently amazing. We came for Valentine's Day, expecting that same level of quality, and unfortunately it was not up to par at all. The experience felt disappointing compared to what Kore used to be. The meat quality and overall ambiance have definitely gone downhill in my opinion. It almost feels like since the owner has shifted more focus to Kuro Sushi, there is less presence and attention at Kore. I could be wrong, but the difference was noticeable. We were honestly so sad leaving because this was a place we genuinely loved and recommended often. After so many amazing memories here, having such a poor experience was really disappointing. read more

So I'm going to highlight this as 50/50 depends on your server for certain. Sofia is amazingly attentive, no issues with allergies and properly explaining ingredients or finding out and being efficient with time management. Totally had the soybean oil swapped for butter and a cast iron grill for our cooking experience. read more

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Unique experience that everyone should try at least once. You select your meal, high quality steak or seafood and actually cook it at your table! Food was delicious complemented by great and plentiful sides. Great service from helpful staff. We went at a quieter time which was nice and enjoyable. You can order individually or "for the table". Not inexpensive but high quality, so worth the price. Try it, you might find you like it! read more

An amazing spot with a wonderful selection of vegetables, meats, and seafood to grill at your leisure. They also have a large selection of traditional, Korean dishes from the kitchen as well as a terrific wine list and cocktail menu. Ambience is great with tables of four or six and a grill at each table. The bar is spacious and always fun with regulars there to chat with. Service is always excellent and if you haven't been here, you need to go! read more

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Anasofia was amazing! We love her! She is so knowledgeable about the cut of the meat. And she has such amazing memories about her customers. She remembers us from 2023. We are regular to this restaurant and her service was excellent! read more

Wow - what a find! Enjoyed HH at the bar. Amanda did a fabulous job taking care of us & made me a delish espresso martini! For dinner we each got a ginger salad - what a great deal for $4 - large & full of fresh green lettuce! We then grazed on the shrimp tempura, chicken skewer, salmon crudo, & the amazing KFC. Everything was delish. Our drinks were made well & we liked the decor in the bar area. The HH here is really good with a ton of choices & prices were very reasonable. We are planning to go back for dinner at one of the tables! read more

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Been there several times, it is always fantastic tasting and the service is great! No matter what I have ordered it has been very good. One of the best Korean restaurants in town! read more

First experience at an upscale Korean bbq place. Pretty good selection of meats and the quality is so much better than the typical kbbq place. For a party of four, we ordered the Kore Experience which included a couple appetizers, side dishes and several different cuts of beef and pork. Overall the food was great, service was a bit lacking and slow to clear plates and clean and modern ambiance. read more

Kore Steakhouse - Korean Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Lack of banchan (only 3 side dishes) is poor execution. Korean bbq needs side dishes to cleanse and revitalize the pallet. The way the meat is cut is non traditional. Kot sal is supposed to be thin and well marbled. It came out like an American style steak The galbi Sal should be thinner as well Good thing is the quality of the galbi sal is good Rice needs to be improved. It doesn't have the moistness that is traditional Korean rice Service is lacking as well. No help cooking. The traditional open net pan couldn't get hot enough so I had to switch to a griddle If they are trying some kind of fusion. It is definitely different than traditional but not in an improved way read more

I've been living in Sarasota for 10 years and I can't remember the last place I felt this good; the food was great and the service was spectacular. read more

We thoroughly enjoyed our first experience at Kore yesterday. We went for lunch with friends and everything was delicious. Our server Luke was very kind and patient with us as we learned about how Korean bbq works. The meat was of a high quality. My cocktail was beautiful and creative. Try the Melone ice cream for dessert! read more

We always enjoy KORE. The food is fun to cook at the table. It's a fantastic place to take visitors too! The location right in waterside is a plus. The decor is clean and modern with an upscale vibe and the service is always great. We especially like Luke for his warm smile and engaging manner, helping us with Korean pronunciation and sharing his personal favorites with us. read more

We experienced excellent service from Anasofia. She is extremely professional, pleasant and accommodating. She is able to answer any question you throw at her. Thank you so much, AnaSofia! The best! read more

Such a good new addition to LWR. Definitely recommend reservations as it's a smaller space but can still accommodate large parties. Service is excellent with Kate as our waitress. Attentive and courteous. Ambience is beautiful and classy. Food is 10/10. The meat selections are diverse and excellent quality. Quality over quantity is highly regarded here. The "nice to meat you" option is our fave and the wagyu!! Jap chae great as well. Give this place a try if you're in the mood for quality KBBQ & tasty food! read more

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Spectacular service! Food was phenomenal. Will highly recommend. Ambiance was inviting and calm.

Honestly all 10/10! Came for dinner on a Saturday, with a reservation. Service: Kate was our server and was incredibly attentive and friendly. Very efficient and helpful throughout our dinner! She really made the experience amazing and we highly recommend requesting her! Food: Everything was high quality and fresh. 4 people shared the Nice to meat you with an extra wagyu, egg soufflé, japchae and it was the perfect amount of food. Hot barley tea went well with the meal along with the 3 dipping sauces. Ambience: Stunning decor and nice setup with the bbq grills inside. Branding and utensil ware are beautiful and luxe. The tables were nicely spaced apart and the bar area is cute as well. They have a small outdoor seating area in front too. The restaurant is smaller than it seems, so I'd recommend a reservation especially if coming on the weekend. read more

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Annasofia provided great service. As always, Kore provides top notch and authentic cuisine.

Luke was an amazing server! He was very knowledgeable and recommended some great sake and beer. He was so friendly and attentive, and definitely made our experience even better. We really appreciated his great service! read more

Our first time here was great! Our waitress was super helpful explaining everything, the menu, sauces, how to cook, anything we needed, she was there for us and amazing. The restaurant was busy but still quiet and private which we both really appreciate for a date night. The grill experience is fun to make a date night a slowed down and relaxing experience. I really liked pausing to stop and enjoy the time with my husband while our meat cooked. We will definitely revisit when we feel we want a slowed down evening! read more

Kore Steakhouse - Butcher's Pride - Korean Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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The food was amazing. The service was excellent and the ambience is awesome. It's a really fun experience too if you sit at one of the tables in the dining room. I highly recommend! read more

Excellent food. Anasofia was our server and she is great. Will come back soon. Love how clean the restaurant is.

Kore was such a wonderful place for dinner for our girls trip. We ordered the meal for four and there was sooo much food. Everything was great. We really liked the soup with rice noodles and pot stickers. We loved the bulgogi best. The staff was so friendly and our server Andrea was fantastic making lovely suggestions even her own cocktail not on the menu we call the "Andrea Spritz". It had peach and lychee in it! Amazing. Be sure to ask for Andrea. read more

The child wanted Korean for his birthday dinner. So that is what he got. Pros: This place is beautifully set up. I kept wanting to go around and look at it all. Our server was sweet and helped with questions and decisions. Cons: There wasn't enough for my son. We chose the Butcher's Pride. The corn was only eaten by me. It was delicious so no complaints there. My son had most of the meat (chop, filet, and strip), but they were small portions. The main meal was done and we both were left hungry. We were appeased with our dessert of table s'mores, but not full. Also, the table s'mores is a bit uncomfortable because the server had to stay there to toast our marshmallows then watch us eat them before we were ready for the next one. It was a good experience, but not sure we will return. 15.11.2024 read more

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So we went here specifically to do the cook your own food. The grill at our table didn't work. They finally figured it out after 90 minutes. The owner led us to believe the food was going to be comped. 3 out of 4 of us heard the owner say "this is on us". The joke was on us. The dessert we didn't want was on the house. They put a sauce on a meal that wasn't asked for and wasn't liked but we got to pay full price for it. Service was painfully slow. We were there for 2 hours and 45 minutes. All we did was sit around and wait. We would've been happy with 10% off. They were not having it. Experience was horrible. Owner doesn't stand behind her word. read more

Wonderful restaurant. Plenty of quality food for the price, and the meat is DIVINE. Food comes out quickly, and the servers can answer any question you have. It's slightly cold inside, so I recommend a jacket, but once you start grilling the meat it gets warmer. Overall 10/10 read more

Kore Steakhouse - Korean Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Andrea was absolutely amazing for my birthday celebration!! It was my first time trying Korean BBQ and it was soo good

Anasofia, our server, was excellent! Food was outstanding. Overall, a wonderful experience.

A group of friends ate at Kore to celebrate my birthday. It was a terrific experience with delicious food and excellent service. Highly recommend. read more

We had an incredible experience! Our waiter, Matias, was outstanding--attentive, friendly, and truly made our visit special. The food was amazing, and the ambiance was absolutely beautiful. Highly recommend! read more

Kore Steakhouse - Picanha! - Korean Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

I visited Kore multiple times. Great Food! The place is very clean. The service is superb!

Great location and atmosphere. Wagyu amazing, food is great, Sebastian was our awesome server! read more

We didn't make the plans. We were under the impression we were going to a steakhouse; expecting filet mignon, mashed potatoes, vegetables, etc. If we had known in advance we probably would've enjoyed it. We weren't expecting raw meat, timers, and scissors, lol. read more

I can't say enough about this Restaurant we were able to go for lunch for our 28th wedding anniversary and we served by us very cordial and professional young lady named Ann. She was our chef as well. Everything we had was phenomenal. We opted for the chef's experience so we didn't cook our meal ourselves, but everything that she cooked for us was Amazingly delicious. I think my absolute favorite was the filet mignon and the Wagyu beef tartare. Oh my gosh I just love the ambience and on that particular day during that time it was fortunate for us that we were the only people there lol I hear that dinner gets pretty crowded, but we had such a great time. I definitely will return and I thanked my friend for recommending this restaurant, I highly recommend it as well! Thanks so much and for making our anniversary lunch so delicious! read more

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Upscale ambiance and great service.. location by the lake is amazing.. We didn't have the k bbq but it was looking fabulous on the other tables. The complimentary salad was so tasty.. Beef bulgogi was on point. Chicken wings took a long time to come out but were delicious, read more

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I can't even start with how amazing Kate and Sebastian were at Kore! First off, she double checked we were drinkers for our anniversary and then brought us complementary Prosecco so she won my heart! Then we had the most amazing food and wine and Sebastian checked on us multiple times to make sure everything was fantastic. Could not recommend this place more! read more

Kore Steakhouse - Korean Near Me - Sarasota, Florida