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    Cornerstone, Restaurant in Seoul
    Restaurant300Points
    Wine Spectator 2026

    Cornerstone

    Gangnam-gu, Seoul

    Restaurant in Seoul, South Korea

    The Read

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Cornerstone is a polished Park Hyatt Seoul Italian restaurant for steak, seafood, fresh pasta, wine in Gangnam. Expect smart-casual dress, easy booking, 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, 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, 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, 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. Beyond those details, check directly with the venue for current menu specifics.

    Hours show breakfast, lunch, 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, 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 works best as a Seoul restaurant for contemporary Italian steak, seafood, 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, pasta at about $100 per person. For details such as seating layout, current menu format, or special arrangements, confirm directly with the venue.

    Use it as a Seoul option for steak, seafood, 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, fresh pasta are the main appeal.

    Weekday hours include breakfast from 6:30–10 AM, lunch from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 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, any service changes beyond the schedule, check directly with the venue before booking.

    Venue detailsWheelchair Accessible
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    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.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ElegantModernSophisticated

    Best For

    Date NightBusiness DinnerFamily

    Experience

    Hotel RestaurantDesign DestinationPrivate Dining

    View

    Street Scene

    Accessibility

    Wheelchair Accessible

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Quiet
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Medium

    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
    Planning details

    Location

    606 Teheran-ro, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea · Directions

    +82 2-2016-1235

    hyatt.com/park-hyatt/en-US/selph-park-hyatt-seoul/dining

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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, 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, pasta at about $100 per person. If bar seating matters, check directly with the venue before you go.

    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, 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, pasta; choose lunch if a daytime meal is more practical. Confirm current service details directly with the venue.