This place is tons of fun if you like to cook your own food, which I do. We had the single serving option. I had the BQ brisket. It's very thin sliced and cooks fast. They give you a nice selection of side dishes. Most were pretty good but I'm just not a fan of some of the sides. Our waiter did a nice job. He was friendly and checked on us a couple times. After the meal he gave us Korean yogurt which is a little drink of creamy grapefruit. Surprisingly good. read more

Beque Holic - Tiny Korean yogurt. Yummy. - Korean Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

The best (only, actually) Korean BBQ you can get for 200 miles. It's not Jongro (ktown, NYC) by any means, but it is the real deal. You will grill, eat tasty kalbi, drink fruity shochus, and be merry with friends and family. Pros: NO lines to get a table! The only korean BBQ in the area. Cons: no red bean ice cream. Booo! Tip: just order the combo sets. The variety of meats is not large enough for the real BBQ "carnosaurs" amongst you to make ala carte ordering a worthwhile endeavor. read more

Beque Holic - Korean Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Service is good, food is so so, love their potato salad. Kind of expensive for what they offers.

Stuff my face every time. Get the bulgolgi beef it's by far the best one Service has always been good as well. Love coming here with friends for special events read more

My absolute favorite restaurant within 60 miles of Ocala! I come as often as l can. This is the closest to authentic that I've had since spending a month in South Korea. The side dishes are worth the visit alone. If you don't go here, you are missing out on something amazing! read more

Beque Holic doesn't have the most selection or even the best price for an AYCE KBBQ but if I could choose Beque Holic every time, I would. From the absolutely stellar service to the high quality of meat and homemade sides, Beque Holic outside of the actual University of Florida is one of Gainesville's wonders. Okay, maybe that's kind of dramatic, but this place is delicious and worth every penny. They know KBBQ and they do it right. You'll get great quality meat, 8 or so sides and a service that no matter how busy they get, is extremely well trained, efficient in what they do and how they serve, but most importantly friendly, effective and attentive. All the sides, but notably the steamed egg, kimchi and bean sprouts are all unlimited, make sure to take a break from all the meat to really try all of them especially if it's your first time. In short, while there are a few different KBBQ styles, Beque Holic is set up so that your whole table has to choose the same package (different packages are different prices and include a different selection of meat). Yes, the meat arrives raw at your table and you'll have to cook it together, but the point is that it's an extremely communal meal that involves the whole table pitching in, flipping the meat, pouring drinks and having a generally good time. Note that different cuts of meat will cook differently, if you have questions about whether something is ready to be eaten, make sure to ask your server! Pro Tip: Start off with something lighter and less fatty like the brisket or even bulgogi before you move on to something more filling like the pork belly, #paceyourself Moving on, the restaurant is always spotless and while "fragrant" during the busy hours of cooking meat, doesn't stink of it the moment you first walk in the way that other places are smoky and foggy from years of cooked meat seeping into the carpet or seats. It's clear that this restaurant is managed well, cleaned well, served well and that the team there takes a lot of pride in what they're doing. I said earlier that it might be dramatic to consider this (outside of UF) one of Gainesville's wonders...but honestly, pay them a visit and you'll see it's probably not as dramatic of a statement as you think. Thanks for the mems Beque Holic, can't wait to come back. read more

I love this place. It's a real treat for my meat eater side. My favorite is #17 (Beef Jumulug? I'm probably spelling that wrong. Sorry!) I also recommend the brisket. At some point one of the waiters gave us a great tip, to use the wasabi daikon slices to make little meat tacos and it's DELICIOUS. Some little tips courtesy of my creative friend - put a little of the oil dipping sauce on the griddle and then use the suet to spread it around. read more

The various meats we sampled where plentiful and of high quality; The NY Steak was tender and nicely marbled. The thin-sliced pork belly was a sliced at bit too thin for my preference, but delicious. The thick-sliced pork belly was a bit thick for for me, but still delicious. We also tried the garlic chicken and the spicy chicken. The seasoning for both was a bit bland. More heat please! The selection of kimchi was acceptable, but I wish kong-namul (bean sprouts) would have been available. All selections were delicious. Although understaffed, the service was helpful, cheerful and capable. read more

First time trying Korean BBQ and I have to say this was a pretty excellent experience! Cooking the meat at the table was fairly easy, the waiters were quick and attentive when it came to picking up dirty plates (which is necessary given the amount of different meats and side plates you're trying) and ordering more rounds of dishes. Our server, I believe his name was Alex, provided great service and the food was delicious! I enjoyed trying different combinations between the side dishes, meats and rice. My favorite definitely would be the spicy pork belly and beef bulgogi so I'll definitely be back for that some time! read more

My 2nd time in this restaurant. I really like their side dishes with kimchi, veggies pickle, and salad. If you are not a meat eater, don't come here. If you don't like cook/grill in front of you, don't come here. I give 3 stars because restaurant is clean, food is ok. You have to do the work for your food. Service is ok. Also, not lot of options for pricing. I think it's expensive. IFriday is busy and I was waiting for check for a long while. read more

Excellent food at a reasonable price. There was a great selection of all you can eat meats and the side accompaniments were delicious. Wonderful and attentive servers and staff. The manager came by multiple times to ask how things were going. Yes, you cook your own meats but it's fun and social! Great location for a date night and for those wanting to put down their cell phones and actually have a real conversations. Atmosphere was appropriately intimate with a trend towards adults and a night on the town. Great place to start your evening before heading across the street for an evening movie. No need for popcorn with as much as you can get! We will definitely be back. read more

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Good food and clean bathrooms, service was exceptional! We are from CA, not used to this amazing service.

All you can eat is not a good deal for me since I can't eat that much and the pricing usually influences me to overeat. I ordered the pork kalbi for $24 and it was way more than I could eat. No clear noodles, potatoes, or tofu appetizer side dishes that I like but everything else was excellent. read more

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Update: went there last night and the service was so much better. Our server was amazing and always made sure we had what we needed. It was a lot of busier than the last time but the servers were a lot more attentive to what we needed. I was only partially happy just because our side dishes were warm and their business practice in tips was very unethical. I did notice that our grill did burn pretty badly quickly but our server did quickly change it out. read more

Good Korean bbq. Nice young kids with good energy at the host stand and waiting tables.

This place is such a cool and fun experience to enjoy with friends and family. The food quality and unique selection of meats and side dishes are absolutely amazing. We ordered the Combo meal for four people. Absolutely worth the price. It brings way more than enough meat for four people. The menu states that it comes with 7 meat options, but it actually brings an extra that is not on the menu for a total of 8 different meats! The unlimited side dishes help fill you right up if (for some reason) you are not satisfied with the amount of meat provided to you. All of the flavors were so so so tasty! Also, the service was excellent and atmosphere was pleasant. I'll be going back for the birthday special very soon. read more

Beque Holic - Combo meal for four people: 4 different kinds of beef cuts, 2 different pork cuts, teriyaki chicken, squid. More than enough! - Korean Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

One of my favorites and will always be! The food is phenomenal and tastes amazing! The service is always wonderful and worth the price! Will keep going. read more

I love coming here! I can't say enough good things Yes the AYCE options are expensive but as a treat every once and a while it's a huge hit The steamed egg and the pickled radish are my favorite sides The brisket is delicious and my table usually orders the cheapest option and gets double brisket The management and wait staff are always pretty good and they are very efficient read more

We have been going to BQ Holic approximately once a month for the last five years that we've lived here. Things changed a little after Covid as most restaurants did and it was an acceptable change. I had friends in town over the weekend and we were also looking forward to taking them there as they've been wanting to go there. They change their menu so drastically that I will not be returning. They took several of my favorites off of the menu like the wasabi radishes, the creamy Bulgogi and the Kalbi. The menu was definitely missing more things and the free side dishes that you used to get have been severely cut back on variety. I gave a single star as the meat quality was still good, they were smaller portions. However, that did give us the ability to order more of the variety of meats. In the near future, if they decide to change their menu back to the way it was, I'd be more than happy to return. Otherwise, I will spend my restaurant money elsewhere as they are pricey for what you now get. read more

I've been coming here about 4-5 times a year since I moved here 4 years ago. This place had always been about perfectly spot on with occasional bad nights. When we were seated we were told there is a new menu. No problem but when you look, everything has changed. Not one thing was the same. You may say, "change is good!". I and many others personally don't see a need for it when you've constantly been bombarded by successful business for years. All you can eat changed significantly with only the piddly cheap options added for free. Prices rose with almost all the side options now costing additional money! When asked about the dumplings in particular, the server said "they were the same" which I rebutted that they were pork dumplings and the free ones were vegetable. He then kept responding with they're the same as always, yet for an additional cost you can buy the original before pork dumplings for $9 extra a serving! What. A. Joke. The server was a bit nice and a bit rude when challenged about the legitimacy of the rebuttals to the answers he gave to the questions. We immediately got up and left and do not plan to come back again. It's sad to see a place you once loved and a favorite change into what they're becoming because a total new person thinks they know better. Remember the old saying. When it's not broke, don't fix it! read more

This is a decent KBBQ joint. The service was so/so. I went on a game night and they were able to put the game on for my table. We chose our meats and I asked for a particular noodle soup appetizer and our server did not remember the whole time. It wasn't a big deal since it was included in the unlimited menu price but I was really looking forward to trying it. They have a great variety of sides, including steamed egg! Our server and other servers were pretty responsive other than forgetting my appetizer. It's a fair price for being AYCE but the quality of the meat was just meh. This restaurant is definitely great for groups. Might come here again when I'm craving. read more

The only place that allowed me to make a reservation for two on Valentine's Day a week prior (everywhere else was booked). My boyfriend and I were immediately seated. Our waiter immediately informed us that he was busy but he will be with us as soon as he can which I appreciated. It's Koren BBQ, meaning you have to cook your own meat. So when you're seated there's a circular grill ( not sure the correct name of it) that gets turned on. We ordered the Combo A For 2 (49.95) which comes with BQ Brisket BQ Belly BQ Seasoned Short Rib BQ Bulgogi Seasoned Squid. We substituted the seasoned squid for more brisket at no additional cost. It is A LOT of food! First they bring the sides: kimchi, egg, rice, salad, dumplings, and a bunch of other bowels of veggies. All which can be refilled with the exception of rice. The only this is I hate how it's all seasoned with ginger, going to have bin to request no ginger next time. Then they bring the meat, (if you have never been they also explain in detail how to use the grill) the meat was beautiful and delicious. The pork belly was mostly fat but hey it's pork belly. Overall nice meal, definitely not a quick meal, this is a place you go to to have some fun with food and converse. Also it was super adorable how all the staffs name tags were in hearts. read more

Beque Holic - Korean Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

If you want a nice evening out with friends to enjoy some good conversation and good food, this is an excellent choice here in Gainesville. First, they have Kirin Ichiban on draft, which is always a great start to a dinner. If you go, spend the couple extra bucks and get an all you can eat option. The assortment of sides range from the okay to excellent. We always end up asking for seconds and thirds of the kimchi. For the meats, the brisket and bulgogi are easy favorites. The staff is typically pretty attentive and they're great about bringing a fresh cooking surface periodically. read more

Yum! Delicious Korean barbecue and almost exactly what I was looking for - I wish I could give them 4.5 stars! Why not 5? A bit of a rushed feeling - at least at the start if the evening. Our hostess sat us at a large booth and went through a well rehearsed introduction to Korean barbecue - unfortunately, she spoke so quickly, it was difficult to follow. Our very cordial waiter arrived immediately and started our grill (yes! Grills built into the table) - he also spoke very quickly and returned before we had a chance to thoroughly look through the menu. Sensing our need of a little more time, he slowed his pace and offered some suggestions which we followed. We opted to try one of the AYCE options that offered bulgogi (yum!), brisket, teriyaki chicken, Pork belly & squid. They brought out so many banchan (side dishes) offerings that it was hard to keep up with - all were very flavorful. The waiter got the grill seasoned and started our first round of meats. We loved cooking at the table - it was so much fun and easy to control. They checked on us frequently to make sure we were enjoying ourselves and to offer tips. The food,atmosphere and service were fantastic - just slow down a bit. read more

Really fun find for Father's Day. We've been meaning to try this place for a while and did not disappoint. Price is what I'd expect for an 'event' type restaurant like a Yamato's (accept here you're the cook). Diners are given there choice of raw meats to cook on small grill embedded into the table. The only negative was too many choices. The AYCE $24 is a good deal, but everyone at table needs to get the same, which wasn't a problem for us, but might be for some. In addition to the DIY meat, a bunch of side dishes come with the meal (and keep coming). All in all, a great place for an event meal with family or friends. We'll be back. read more

The ownership must have changed recently because the quality of food does not match the views that have been expressed by so many reviewers in the past. I just think this cause the menu and banchan are different than the ones posted in the past. The meat quality is actually terrible. Aside from the poor price to quality ratio, the brisket is objectively bad. They are cut to nearly hotpot level thinness and are way too lean to be eating for kbbq. Their bulgogi almost tastes like ground beef and their pork belly options taste like bacon. Their most expensive option doesn't even have beef kalbi or beef tongue. I must say their pork kalbi had good flavor, but it's sad I was reduced to ordering pork instead of beef kalbi. It's the only AYCE I could find, but you're much better off eating at a different korean restaurant than shoving dirt down your throat from here. read more

I have been to many Korean barbecues in my life and I was incredibly surprised by the quality and the service at beque. Love the place!

Long-clogged drive I-75 drive from Tampa to Gainesville....thirsty & hungry what to do. Hard choice with GD (Gators DockSide) next door (but have to share the love). Its all about cooking red-meat and lots of it. Did I mention the best part is that I get to get my Korean on! My wife is not not into Kimchi (more for me)...But she loved the sides of Korean pancakes, all of the pickled radish and other veggies. She is also a red-meat eater. We went with AYCE-C (All You Can Eat): BQ Belly / BQ Brisket / Teriyaki Chicken / Spicy Chicken / Seasoned Squid / BQ Bulgogi / BQ Pork Bulgogi / Chicken Wings / BQ Seasoned Short Rib / LA Kalbi / BQ Tongue It takes time to eat and recook - but its absolutely worth it; then the food coma comes and you take a nap. Will we be back: YES, we love it read more

Great food and fun concept! Service was good and Korean wings were amazing! Great date night or hanging with friends. Could use more dessert options. read more

Customer service by Danny was excellent. Restaurant was clean and inviting. Since I was dining solo I asked for the staff to prepare my bulgogi and it was cooked to perfection. Mandu dumplings were delish. Kimchi a little spicy yet tasty. Wasabi radish is a must try! read more

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Walked in one evening with my family as we were not sure where to eat and thought we would give this a try. Wow, what a great place. For the money, you are going to enjoy some of the finest, all you can eat Asian food around. The variety of offerings is immense and all of it is included for one price. We love trying each different item they bring out. Dessert is extra, but worth it. The ice cream sandwich thing is my new favorite dessert in Gainesville. Whether you are a small party or large group, this place is perfect. read more

Been here twice . But todays experience was definitely my last straw .. service was terrible . I felt like I was begging the server for good . They never passed by the table . So I had to keep getting up to chase them down for some food . And I was told my server had a project he was working on in the back which is why we couldn't find him . Not going back . read more

For Gainesville, Beque Holic is exactly what you need for AYCE Korean BBQ. It is the only AYCE BBQ in town but it has all the essentials. They have a great meat selection and their sides, although nothing outstanding or unique, they have the essentials that pair well with the BBQ meat. I have had other KBBQ in various states and this does fall short compared to those, however, this is a great place in Gainesville and has all that you could ask for from KBBQ, which makes it a popular spot for a large group of people so there's really nothing to complain about. Has what you need and service is great! The owner is great as well and is constantly helping local clubs/events with the University through discounts or accommodating large parties. They have a happy hour starting at 9PM where AYCE BBQ is just $20 and includes brisket, chicken, and pork belly. I frequent around the time of happy hour, good price for AYCE. They also offer a free meal if it's your birthday with allowing a free meal 2 days before or after your birthday. read more

I was here for about 2.5 hours eating as much food as possible with some of my friends. Compared to other Korean BBQ spots, the prices here are more on the expensive side. We did option A, which is about $25 per person. The sides are delicious and we got several rounds of those. The squid is AWESOME, so if you like seafood, I would get that. The sauce on it is just phenomenal. The brisket was really good and I can probably eat a couple rounds of that myself. If you want to make lettuce wraps, you have to ask or they will not bring it out. Wrapping the brisket is delicious and mix chili with the brown sweet sauce and it's on point! The service was kind of slow and we had a change of waiters. Our first waiter was really confused on some things we were trying to tell him. We had a big party so it may have been overwhelming. There's a lot of rules attached to this Korean BBQ place. Compared to other spots, it's really strict. Make sure to finish all your meat or there's a $20 extra charge. read more

This is by far my favorite restaurant; I've already been twice. The service is excellent; servers are always checking if you need anything additional. Korean BBQ is the best. I recommend the "All You Can Eat" option if it's your first time and want to try out different things. However, the beef is my favorite. read more

Beque Holic - Me and my Pharmacy teammates - Korean Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Beque is one my favorite Gainesville spots. I often try Kbbq spots when I travel (a quirky tradition my partner and I have) and Bqh is still one my of favs. Food selection is great, service is always on point, and a place you can enjoy on a date night or with friends! read more

I took my daughter and friends here for her birthday dinner. The food and staff was amazing and we had a blast trying out the variety of menu items they had to offer. The staff provided excellent service and we will definitely be going back! read more

Always a great time at Beque Holic. My friends and I grabbed dinner tonight and the service is pretty prompt and friendly despite the weekend and post-game dinner rush. Avail yourself of all the sauce and condiment options to compliment the delicious meat! Overall, I had a great time. read more

Food was awesome. Had Combo A to share with our kids, and not only they let us, the waiter even offeered to switch out the squid if we dont prefer it. So we switched it with marinated pork (jumulgug?). They were delicious. Combo and AYCE comes with rice, steamed egg, fried dumplings and selection of ban chaan. BUT: checking out was hard. When we finally told the waiter that we are ready to check out, it was another 15min to actually getting the check. The host were responsible for them.. and then another 10 min waiting for them to make the round our way and collect all payments. AND THEN still waiting for more minutes until we finally said screw it and go to the front. They gave my husband the wrong receipt to sign, and when he said it wasnt his, they realized they hadnt even process ours. It was very aggravating. Line went out the door and yet they are not letting people who are finished leave. If you do decide to come, might want to staart getting the check midway your meal..... read more

My husband and I from Tallahassee to Gainesville for the holiday weekend and We tried to have korean bbq. This restaurant have a good service with my waiter was Shane. He is really kindness to explain the menu for us. The food is really good and the salad is fresh. We will come back one day. read more

Beque Holic - Korean Near Me - Gainesville, Florida