damnlines for iPhoneLive lines & push alerts — freeGetdamnlines.comThe second Manhattan location of Cote, opened specifically to absorb overflow demand from the original Flatiron flagship, where Resy says reservations are 'tough to score.'
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Resy's new-openings roundup explains that 'the original Cote in the Flatiron District remains packed, and reservations are tough to score,' and frames Cote 550 as the group's answer — a second Manhattan location built to soak up demand the flagship can't accommodate.
Resy describes Cote 550 as 'considerably glossier' than the original, positioned inside a historic Midtown building, and notes it can be booked directly on Resy — suggesting the group is steering overflow reservation demand toward this new room rather than leaving diners shut out.
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Reservations: Reservation-based, bookable on Resy
No specific wait time is reported, but Resy frames the opening as a response to the original Cote being 'packed' with reservations that are 'tough to score.'
Yes — Resy's roundup includes a 'Book Now' link, confirming Cote 550 is bookable directly on the Resy platform.
Not reported; Resy's coverage focuses on the restaurant being reservation-driven like its flagship, with no walk-in policy mentioned.
Sources: Resy Best New Openings NYC
