Cornerstone
Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Restaurant in Seoul, South Korea
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Price
$100–150per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Cornerstone is a polished Park Hyatt Seoul Italian restaurant for steak, seafood, fresh pasta, and wine in Gangnam. Expect smart-casual dress, easy booking, and pricing around $100 per person, with set menus listed from 35,000 KRW breakfast to 115,000 KRW dinner course options.
About Cornerstone
Cornerstone is a Seoul restaurant for diners who want contemporary Italian steak, seafood, and pasta. At about $100 per person, it is best considered when the table is looking for a smart-casual meal built around those strengths.
The strongest reason to choose it is the cuisine: contemporary Italian steak and seafood, with fresh seafood and quality steaks from an oak wood-burning oven, plus house-made fresh pasta. First-timers should treat it as a Seoul restaurant for those strengths rather than a place to book for an tasting-menu format or a specific chef-driven hook.
Wood-fired steak, seafood, and pasta are the reason to book
The menu is best understood through the dishes Cornerstone is explicitly known for: fresh seafood from the oak wood-burning oven, quality steaks from the oak wood-burning oven, and house-made fresh pasta. That gives a first visit a clear direction without needing to chase a specific named dish.
The confirmed draw is contemporary Italian steak and seafood, with wood-fired meat and seafood alongside pasta. Cornerstone also has a confirmed Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence for 2026, which is a useful signal for diners considering the restaurant.
Hours show breakfast, lunch, and dinner service Monday through Friday, with Saturday breakfast also listed. Weekend brunch at the Park is also among the venue’s noted signatures. For planning, match the booking to the service that fits your schedule, and confirm directly with the venue for any changes.
The dress code is smart casual
Cornerstone’s dress code is smart casual, which is the right expectation to carry into the meal: put-together, but not formal. It is best approached as a Seoul restaurant for contemporary Italian steak, seafood, and pasta.
That makes it a direct fit when the table wants a familiar steak-and-seafood direction with a smart-casual expectation. It is not a venue to choose based on claims about an experimental format, a chef-counter experience, or a specific room style.
Diners can consider Cornerstone if the appeal is contemporary Italian steak, seafood, and pasta at about $100 per person.
Use it as a Seoul option for steak, seafood, and pasta
The booking case is direct: choose Cornerstone when the table wants contemporary Italian steak and seafood in Seoul at roughly $100 per person. It is particularly useful when wood-fired seafood, steak, and fresh pasta are the main appeal.
Weekday hours include breakfast from 6:30–10 AM, lunch from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, and dinner from 6–10 PM, with Saturday breakfast listed from 6:30–10:30 AM. Smart casual is the safest wardrobe read. For current availability, menu details, and any service changes beyond the schedule, check directly with the venue before booking.
Planning details
- Location
- 606 Teheran-ro, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
- Website
- hyatt.com/park-hyatt/en-US/selph-park-hyatt-seoul/dining
- Phone
- +82 2-2016-1235
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant hotel-restaurant setting with floor-to-ceiling windows, natural wood and stone finishes, and a quiet, relaxing atmosphere suited to lingering meals.
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Vibe
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Tasting menu, Set menu, Buffet
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Cocktails
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- Fresh seafood from oak wood-burning oven
- Quality steaks from oak wood-burning oven
- House-made fresh pasta
- Weekend brunch at the Park
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 606 Teheran-ro, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
Planning details
Location
606 Teheran-ro, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea · Directions
Recognition and awards
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cornerstone worth the price?
Yes, if you want a Seoul meal centered on contemporary Italian steak and seafood at about $100 per person. The confirmed Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence (2026) is a useful trust signal. If you want a looser or cheaper meal, it may not be the best fit.
How far ahead should I book Cornerstone?
Book ahead if you have a fixed time or specific service in mind. Hours include weekday breakfast, lunch, and dinner service, plus Saturday breakfast. For the latest availability and any schedule changes, confirm directly with the venue.
Can I eat at the bar at Cornerstone?
Treat Cornerstone as a restaurant centered on contemporary Italian steak, seafood, and pasta at about $100 per person.
Is Cornerstone good for solo dining?
It can be, if solo dining means a meal built around contemporary Italian steak, seafood, or pasta. If seating layout or portioning matters, confirm directly with the venue before booking.
Is Cornerstone good for a special occasion?
It can be a good fit for a special occasion in Seoul if the occasion calls for contemporary Italian steak and seafood, a smart-casual dress code, and a restaurant with a confirmed Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence (2026). If the occasion needs a different style of dining, another Seoul option may fit better.
Is lunch or dinner better at Cornerstone?
Weekday lunch and dinner are both verified, so the better choice depends on your schedule. Choose dinner if you want an evening meal around steak, seafood, and pasta; choose lunch if a daytime meal is more practical.
