Incredible, You will leave with a smoky outfit but we had such a good time. Service is quick and prompt and I loved the variety of banchan! It's expensive but honestly one entree is good for each person. The tofu soup was a highlight surprisingly ! I loaded it up with banchan and mmmm so good! Great for an interactive date night read more

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3.5/5 Good KBBQ, but expensive. Just a heads up, you can make reservations! There isn't information online about it but I called and asked :) I made a reservation for Friday night and came with a few girlfriends. The place is incredibly smoky and me and my friends joked that the vents were only there for decoration. The grills are all charcoal, but if you're not comfortable cooking the meat, you can ask that the kitchen prepare it for you. For the four of us, we got the 4-person tasting menu and we substituted the sundubu jjigae for their steamed egg. We also got their korean cheese corn as well. For the four of us, it was around $230. We thought their meat was really good and cooking it on the charcoal grill really made a difference. I think my favorite was probably their spicy pork, but only by a small margin. The steamed egg was pretty good as well. Finally, their korean corn was really creamy, but pricey ($12). I personally wouldn't order it again just because I can't justify that price. If you're looking for authentic KBBQ, I recommend coming to Brothers and would recommend the tasting menu to get the best value! read more

The meat is fresh, we cooked our own. It was a fun experience. I also enjoyed the tofu soup, really delicious. And we order the Korean sweet beef that was already cooked from the kitchen. Paid well with rice and tofu soup. The raw beef ribs is well marinated, has a lot of flavor. The cheese corn was also delicious! The service pretty good and quick, the food came out to our table all at once. Will come back! read more

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I've been coming here for years with the family. Always a group more than two. Today I went as a party of two around 5 and there were a few tables open so we got seated right away. Service always. Even great knowing how busy they get later on. Before they never allow taking away left overs but today! Oh man we got to take our left overs home (cooked and uncooked meat)!!!!! read more

Brothers Restaurant - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here under a recommendation from a friend. Came here on a weekday at 6:30PM. Was seated very quickly, my buddy came a few mins after and we got the 2 Taster and it was good. Plenty of ban chon, the bulgogi was excellent, same with the spicy pork. All cooked over charcoal. We were also served some tofu soup. That was just as good. The tofu didn't come in one chunk it was broken up. Zucchini was visible in the soup. All of that for $90. I say worth. I also wanted to try the Japchae, but that would've been too much food for my friend and I, but from what I saw at the other tables the japchae would have been served in a large plate. By the time we finish the place was filled with people so we came at an excellent time. Can't imagine what it would be like during the weekend. As for the interior, it was a very nice. Plenty of fans. From the outside it's a hole in the wall, but it goes pretty deep inside. Will be keeping this place on my list if I'm ever back in the area. read more

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Went around opening time so ~5. It wasn't packed but there were some families sitting already. I ordered the 2 person tasting menu of which I chose spicy pork. So this came with banchan + bulgogi + spicy pork + spicy tofu stew. The banchan was good and the servers are really attentive with you. We chose to cook ourselves as well. The meat was alright. I think I have a really big liking for spicy food so the stew and the spicy pork were not spicy for me but I think overall I left satisfied with the amount of food and service. I did not overeat or undereat. I do not think I would come back but I would recommend this spot for families and for groups of people. read more

Brothers Restaurant - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

This cute little family owned restaurant was fittin the vibe. Service was quick and prompt. Didn't even have to wave them down as they knew what we were goin to inquiry. Few things though: 1) Quality of the kalbi and bulgogi surpassed all expectations. The marinade wasn't overbearing, and the protein was sweet and tender lovin 2) Upon refilling our kimchi bonchon, they gave us a plate full of stems. I ain't ever seen that before - ever pack a bowl of stems (?) iykyk. The bonchon was the most underwhelming portion of the meal 3) The clothes on our backs permanently smells like charcoal. Wear some clothes you're bouta wash. Overall, good quality, would come back. The charcoal grilled meat compensated for the mishaps elsewhere. read more

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This place has been bookmarked for a while and I am glad that we were able to eat here for Thanksgiving! FOOD: Everything we had was super flavorful and yummy! Portions are pretty fair also. We had a party of 12 and ordered 2 of each dish and still had enough for leftovers for a couple days! Our favorite dish was actually the kimchi fried rice. SERVICE: When we came on Thanksgiving, it wasn't too busy. Servers were attentive and super friendly too! My family enjoyed the tea and they gave us the name of it in Korean on a piece of paper to show the workers at the Korean markets since it must be a specific kind of tea. AMBIANCE: Definitely a cozy restaurant :) loved coming here with family, especially on Thanksgiving. It made the outing much more enjoyable. PARKING: Parking can be a challenge since it's located directly on Geary street but we were lucky to find close by street parking. Would love to visit this place again to try more of their dishes! read more

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Brothers is an oldie that will always be a goodie! It's been many years since I've eaten here. I've forgotten how smoky the restaurant can get. On this recent visit, there were six of us. I was able to make a reservation at 7:00 pm on a Friday night. The restaurant was busy but we were seated right away. Service was quick but not the friendliest. The workers were so busy they forgot to refill our waters and we had to ask several times for some sauces. Food was still very flavorful. All of their marinated meats were moist and well seasoned. The tofu stew, galbitang, spicy squid and seafood pancake were all delicious too. Parking is decent in the area but sometimes requires circling a few times. read more

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This unassuming, authentic kbbq place has been around since the 80s, and for good reason! The grills here are powered by charcoal and you get that nice charcoal bbq taste. This review is long overdue as i've been here several times over the years and it's best to come here with friends to be able to orders combo and try everything. The galbi and spicy pork shine here but an underrated pick is their galbi tang. their galbitang doesn't require any addition of salt or pepper in my opinion it's perfectly made and the meat slides right off the bone! now where this place shines in authentic food is where is falls short to attentive service. this is not a place where they care about the best service - they get enough business for their food and charcoal grill they don't need you to come back, trust!! so if you're expecting baekjong level hand holding or smoke management you're in for a unpleasant surprise!! it gets really smokey in there and you are not really waited on. be there for the great food anyway!! (-; read more

Review for Brothers Restaurant This review is long overdue. There are two Brothers locations on the same street, which sounds crazy--until you go. Then you understand. The place is always packed because the food is just that good. I have so many great memories here with friends--laughing, sharing food, getting a little smoky, maybe a little tipsy, and just enjoying life. This is not a quiet dinner spot. This is a bring-your-people, break-bread, eat-well kind of place. My favorite is always the kalbi--tender, flavorful, and perfectly grilled. But honestly, everything here is delicious. The pork belly, the seafood, and especially the banchan plates make your heart sing--crunchy, tangy, savory little bites that keep coming and keep you happy. Let's be honest about one thing: The ventilation isn't perfect. You will leave smelling like barbecue. And you know what? That's part of the experience. We always joked about wearing "BBQ clothes" because getting smoky is half the fun. After dinner, the night usually continues--spilling out onto Geary in the Inner Richmond, heading to the next bar, laughing, and making memories. It has that same lively energy you find on Chestnut Street near the Marina, just in a different neighborhood. Bottom line: Go with friends. Come hungry. Expect smoke. Get a little messy. Eat incredibly well. Some of the best Korean BBQ in San Francisco--hands down. read more

Taste: Good enough for korean bbq. Slightly better than ayce. Portion: I left feeling pretty full, and we did the set for 4 plus bibingnaengmyeon. Service: very friendly but didn't really check to see if we needed much else (like grill change). You can tell they work hard and were super busy though. Ambience: it was super smokey, but I like the tight room. Felt like I was in a kbbq in asia. read more

I have long heard about the high-quality meats offered at Brothers restaurant. Brothers frequently gets rave reviews from my friends who are more familiar with the SF kbbq scene. Therefore, it was only natural that when my friend from Southern California came by, I would obviously have to take him to the one of the best the bay could offer. Featuring a real charcoal grill brothers stands out as one of the most authentic and tasteful Korean barbecue spots with solid cuts of meat that are tender, moist and delicious. without a doubt I will be coming back. If you have never had the honor of trying a charcoal grilled kbbq, come check out Brothers! For four people, the tasting set menu was more than enough food, but we couldn't help ourselves and also added on a seafood pancake, which is a must try at this restaurant. If you are not up for the tasting menu, then would highly recommend focusing on the Galbi cut as the most premium but also the most delicious. read more

This place is sooo yummy! My favorite is the bone in galbi! The marinade is perfect and the meat quality is amazing. Other dishes I've enjoyed are the spicy bi bim naeng myeon, spicy kimchi jjigae, japchae, and and tofu soup. All were delicious! They use mesquite oak wood to grill the meats, which is different than most kbbq spot and the meat always cooks very evenly on the grill. The service here is very friendly and fast, they always check in to refill any side dishes! Their side dishes are all tasty as well! I would highly recommend this spot! :) read more

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I walked in at 2pm on a Sunday and it was not too busy- some pockets of people but plenty of space for a walk in. There was a bit of a smoky smell in the air but kind of to be expected at a bbq joint! I ordered the kalbi lunch set for $24 and it came with all the banchan, a soup, and a sizzling plate of kalbi. It was a great portion of food for lunch and at a good price as well. Would come back for lunch! read more

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Very cozy comforting CHARCOAL GRILL Korean bbq that satisfied my cravings! Me and my partner got the two person dinner set which is super duper filling, it comes with two meats, a tofu stew, rice and sides!! (Sorry not pictured I devoured the whole thing!) Compared to AYCE pricing I would say the dinner set is an affordable alternative in San Francisco! Also worth mentioning, the staff are so friendly and attentive, will be coming back again in the near future :)!!! read more

Brothers Restaurant - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here again with 4 people on a Saturday night around 7:30 and only waited about 10 minutes for a seat! We ordered the set menu for 4 and substituted the japchae for the seafood pancake! The seafood pancake was the BEST we have had ever. Large, full of seafood and crispy crunchy goodness. The meat is also very high quality. The spicy pork is very lean though and would've preferred pork belly. read more

Very good and popular kbbq place. Always very busy, so be prepared to wait! And don't be afraid to not order any BBQ items - their cooked dishes are just as good! We loved the kimchi fried rice and also found that the bulgogi pancake very unique and delicious. They are generous with their banchan and often give out some soondubu on the house! One thing to note is that the ventilation isn't so great, so you'll definitely be smelling like smoke when you walk in read more

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Been going to Brothers for 20+ years. This place never fails, great bbq, real charcoal wood at the table, their bulgogi and galbi are magnificent, japchae, kimchi fried rice is great , so is their spicy tofu soup... good kimchi , good banchan! This is no fancy place but the love is real! And yes, the bbq smoke linger long after you left remind you how good life is! read more

Came in later on a Sunday night and was seated right away. Servers were super friendly and the food was delicious. We ordered the 2 person tasting menu and the beef was amazing quality. I have a low spice tolerance but I still enjoyed the pork as well. We also ordered a side of corn cheese that came out hot and fresh! They also give you plenty of banchan around the table. Inside was a little noisy when we first got there because two larger groups were seated but once they left the vibes became much quieter and enjoyable. It's a bit pricey but highly recommend! read more

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Came on a Sunday around 7pm, all the tables aside from 1 were occupied, so luckily we got seated quickly. We ended up ordering Galbi, Corn Cheese and Bibimnangmyeon. Workers set up the charcoal grill in the middle of the table and served the banchan while we waited for our food. Loved the banchan selection here, specifically the little fishies. The galbi came out first for us to grill and they explained how long to cook it for. Next the bibimnangmyeon came, and the corn cheese came out maybe minutes later. They also gave us a small tofu stew on the house!!!! Not kidding when I say I think this is my favorite Korean spot in the city. Candidly, the galbi portion was a bit small for the price, however, the taste was amazing. I personally prefer eating it with rice instead of making a ssam since the ssam masks the flavor of the meat. The cold noodles here are probably the best I've ever had, even compared to the ones I had in Korea. The sauce was perfect, and the noodles had great texture -- not mushy. My tip would be to use scissors to cut the noodles up so that they're easier to eat. Corn cheese was the most average dish we ordered, but by no means was it bad -- it just tasted like how corn cheese would taste. The tofu stew was yummy, it actually had a sweeter flavor profile than others I've had, which I actually enjoyed more. They also refill banchan like most Korean spots, so don't be shy to ask! All in all, had an amazing experience here and will definitely be coming back. read more

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I think this was the first time I've had charcoal Korean BBQ in the USA and I'm a happy camper! The quality of the meat is top notch and the service was great. Prices were as expected with random fees automatically added to the bill (SF Health tax, tip, etc). Albeit, I had a good meal and liked the charcoal cooking experience. Pro-tip: Don't wear nice clothing here, especially garments you don't want smelling like smoke. read more

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My partner calls this his FAVORITE restaurant in all of SF!! He says it's the best K-BBQ in the city, he wants to go every week. For two people I suggest getting two orders of the Galbi (marinated short rib) and an order of kimchi stew (kimchi jigae). It's hard to disagree with him, the galbi is SO tender and delicious, over the charcoal grill the characteristic crisp and flavor is unmatched! The staff are so wonderful and sweet and were constantly stopping by to ask if we needed anything, they also generously replenished our samjang, lettuce, and banchan upon request. If you go on the weekend you'll probably see us there! Cheers!!! read more

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Great spot This was good : Tasting menu: _bulgogi _spicy pork _tofu soup Next time: _ bulgogi(a la carte) _tofu soup i(a la carte) read more

Brothers Restaurant - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

We did the option for 2 people. Best bulgogi I've tried. Best kbbq Amazing experience. Definitely will be back. read more

Brothers Restaurant - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of my favorite spots for lunch since they have great deals for lunch! The galbi lunch comes with galbi, rice, soup and amazing banchan (especially love their homemade samjyang that pairs perfectly with the meat and ssal) Reminds me of my grandmother's cooking - super authentic. read more

One of the few good Korean places in SF! This has a charcoal grill place. We had to put our names down when we visited and waited about 20 minutes before being sat down. The galbi was amazing. The seafood pancake was also great. It is on the thicker side. We also got a free beef tofu soup for confusing us a bit with the service and that was delicious. The side dishes are unlimited and delicious but on the saltier side. I would come back with a bigger group to try more of the menu. This was a great fix for Korean food in SF if you're ever craving Korean food. read more

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good portion size for $54 per person (party of 5), we did one of the pre-fixed options that served party of 4 and then added another meat. wouldn't say this was my favorite quality of meats but I do like the amount of sides they offered (the sides weren't as delicious either), but soup was good! honestly better off at a good AYCE rather than this option but would like to try their other dishes maybe next time! read more

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It's been so rainy in SF lately, it's made me crave Korean food! A friend recommended this place to me and I have to say I think it's one of my top 5 spots in the city! My friend and I were able to be seated immediately without a reservation around 6:15pm on a Monday. We barely beat a rush of large parties entering around 7 ( tho keep in mind it's the Monday before Thanksgiving, so there were a bunch of families). Everything was amazing! We ordered the 2 person tasting menu which comes with bulgogi, choice of spicy chicken or spicy pork ( recommend the pork) and spicy tofu soup, along with banchan and rice. They use real charchoal grills which I think adds flavor to the meats and the banchan was unlimited read more

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Ordered the 6-person bbq menu option with spicy squid, japchae, seafood pancake, and soondubu as well. Great combination of flavorful food with decent prices. Servers were also accommodating despite a busy night for them! read more

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We were looking for a charcoal grill kbbq in the city and this place is it!! The banchan is a bit stale but the galbi was very yummy.

Delicious Korean BBQ restaurant in the Richmond neighborhood. We ordered the tasting menu for four and it was perfect for us. The BBQ meat is marinated really well and fun to cook on the grill and all the dishes like the japchae, tofu soup and the banchan were very tasty. Service was excellent and the place itself is quite spacious and welcoming. A great place for a casual meal with friends and family. Highly recommend! read more

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I'm not sure how our appetites stack up to others but the 4 person tasting menu was just about right for 3 hungry people. It's a decent amount of food, but more importantly everything is pretty tasty. The only gripe is that the japchae was a little "wet" and soggy, for lack of better words. Aside from that, nothing but a positive experience! read more

Brothers Restaurant - Korean Near Me - San Francisco, California

The best Korean bbq I've had in the city. We ordered the 4 person tasting menu and it's worth the value. The service was prompt and nice. The ambiance is lively and busy. The spicy pork was packed with flavor and had a proper spice kick. I enjoyed the bulgogi, too. Try to get on the waitlist earlier in the night to avoid long waits. 10/10 highly recommend Brothers! read more

We visited in august for with 2 friends visiting from LA and was just as delicious as last time. Our party of 4 left super content and full! Came here in September with a party of 8 for my brothers birthday and happy stomachs all around. The banchan was free to refill. We got there right at opening during dinner service on a Saturday. I recommend getting here early as the place quickly filled up and there was a line of people when we left. read more

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A constant classic and staple. One of the few spots left in the city with charcoal grills in table. NOT ayce and that's okay, order a set. Tofu stew is great, galbi, steamed egg, brisket all really good. There's something addictive about the tea..! Go with friends :) read more

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The service was very friendly and the smell of charcoal is delicious, but for $136 for 2 people, I would rather go to an all you can eat kbbq. We got bulgogi, spicy pork, tofu stew, and corn cheese. Everything tasted good, but certainly not close to $70 per person good. But I'll probably just stick to the beef options here. The bulgogi was exceptional. read more

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Been thinking of all those places that I enjoyed before Yelp was born. And for whatever reason, but not due to bad experiences, I never returned. This is one on the top of the list. I remember coming here with my family as my parents introduced me to Korean cuisine in the city when coming here. This was likely in the '80's and I'm pretty sure that I haven't been back since the late '90's. I asked a couple of friends whether they were interested in coming here for an early Monday dinner. I was extremely lucky as a number of parking spaces were available right in front of the restaurant. We arrived just before their 5 pm opening time. We walked in and our lady greeter who would also wait on us asked us to wait a short while as she organized to open. She asked our table to preference so we chose a table across from the cashier counter. As we studied and discussed the menu, we quickly agreed on the 4-person tasting menu, served with rice https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=6eVv-IUD6ectZpdByFDXZg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q() and banchan (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=jwdySCB61P3zWB5asNklsA&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) for $144; not wanting to have to cook, we asked them to cook our meats in the kitchen. This meal includes the following: Kalbi, tender BBQ short rib marinated in special house sauce (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=4ETY8i-2WKozdhC-sNpODw&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) - My favorite protein of the night, both texturally and flavor wise. Bulgogi, tender BBQ ribeye marinated in special house sauce (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=AbTRjnIJ3WZNTqw3v82hUQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) - This was also excellent though, not cooking it ourselves over the charcoal grill left it with no char. Chicken, BBQ grilled chicken marinated in special house sauce (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=h2dRK8Z9o9-nFqO_CYMFig&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) - Also tasty, pieces of boneless chicken pieces that were tender and not dry at all. Japchae noodles, lightly sauteed vermicelli noodles (made with sweet potato) with beef and vegetables (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=bsyMKYnXQI2TaU9_O8PL_g&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) - Stir fried with plenty of mushrooms (my fave), this went well with the other menu items. Spicy tofu soup, requested medium spicy, tofu soup in beef broth with beef and vegetables (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=EvmKrIp8CjcEZF5MUE2xjQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) - Coming in a stone pot, this was warning for the cooling Richmond evening. We each had two bowls with me finishing a final half bowl. This pairs well with the provided bowl of rice. Though there are no real instructions or logisticsvij eating K BBQ, we dove in by exercising our chopstick skills in rotating and eating the variety of food on the table. The only tip for the inexperienced is using the provided lettuce, gojuchang, and banchan in making a wrap, with bulgogi (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=5VFLaPHPD7DSltVzB2ER_Q&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q), in my case. The banchan is AYCE so don't hesitate to ask for refills. About halfway through the meal, I noticed the dining room was full, save for two tables; and it still wasn't 6 pm yet. Our waitress, the gentleman at the counter, and a couple guys who helped clear our dishes and bowls besides bringing out the hot charcoal traps for grilling were both friendly and efficient in that family feel way. I really enjoyed our meal and experience as it dawned on me afterwards. The reason that our past trips weren't more numerous was there was often a standing line outside that usually discouraged more visits; there is a sign up sheet near the door if there is one. I understand that it is under "new" (relatively) ownership but they are certainly continuing the legacy well. Looking forward to coming again. read more

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I remember this place was here for the longest time and it's been ages since I last came. Super happy to finally try it again after all these years! 4 person tasting menu (kalbi, bulgogi, spicy pork, japchae, spicy tofu soup) - 5/5, everything was so delicious! All the meat was very well marinated and tender. The charcoal grill gives it extra flavor. The japchae was perfectly chewy and generously seasoned. The tofu soup had lots of toppings and was one of the best tofu soup that I've had in the city. Seafood pancake - 5/5, super thick and packed with a bunch of seafood. All sides of the pancake were crispy! My friends loved it so much they ordered a second one! Would 100% recommend this place for charcoal kbbq. The meats are high quality and everything was just bursting with flavor. read more

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I took my fencer boy to a lovely wood charcoal BBQ after session recently. He said it is best he had in a while. Any late teen raised in California would have an opinion on Korean BBQ. That is a fact. Post fencing tournaments meal for many of his Mteam events. So you have it. Best bbq in the city for young athletes. I tell him this was a popular spot back in my mid 20s. Before internet and online dating. You meet groups of well intentioned and educated young men through friends and then you go out to eat here as a group. Dubbed as Thursday Night Dinners. Girls dresses up. Men paid the bill. Hopefully through those lengthy self served BBQ sessions a lad or two catches your eye. It did happen for a few of us for a few months. Fickle minded young peeps. All we had left was the memory of good Korean cuts of beef. Gen Zers find this concept extremely appalling. You don't mix food with dating. Cooking beef and chicken requires undivided attention. Certainly not after you became sweaty and smoky. Not appealing locale for date nights. We loaded up on beef and chicken. Surprisingly large but controlled portions. I send pics of the meal to my BFF. He said he takes his kids there often when it had outdoor seating. Indoor smoke was a turn off . Verdict: food is good. Higher quality. Need to dress down. Or wash your hair and clothes right after. But worth the effort! read more

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