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    4.3 (121 reviews)
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    Maybeline C.

    Love this location! I'm from California and this location was definitely better than the ones I've visited in my own home state. The meat quality was superb, we did the diamond tier and everything was amazing especially the thick cut A5 wagyu. The wagyus are melt in your mouth delicious and definitely worth the extra splurge. The buffet area has tons of options which I liked a lot because there was so much variety, especially the meat counter, where you can pick a few slices of each meat rather than having a whole order. The best part was our server Leah, she was amazing, very attentive and made sure we had a great time! Thank you Leah, for the wonderful service, definitely will try to come back to ATL to visit this location again.

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    Clarice L.

    The food was very delicious, unfortunately I felt like the cold sides were made too far in advance and were very vinegar forward. The meat was all wonderful! PHILIP was an amazing server, and we never had to look for him or ask questions because he was so full of information. We got the gold tier and our bill for 2 after the membership was only $150 without tip. Amazing for actual Wagyu.The ambiance was a great everyday family friendly atmosphere. The review lost a point due to the cleanliness of the women's bathroom. It was really gross. Other than that, I RECOMMEND.

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    Soojin K.

    Amazing food, beautiful restaurant. Ricky was very attentive, and quick. Definitely would come back. I might like the food more than Wagyu house. The buffet is bigger here

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    E.l. J.

    Last year we tried Wagyu House and ended up getting a membership. This year I was excited to try their sister location. Unfortunately, I ended up disappointed. The place is located right where Perimeter Mall is. I haven't been on that side in years, so I had no clue that you have to pay to park. No biggie. I went with two other friends. Initially, the told one of my friends that she could do the $35 special on her on, but once our time started they came back and told her she had to go with what the table is going with. Which I thought was the rule, but didn't know if they were slightly different than Wagyu House. The layout of the restaurant gives off casual vibes and is nice. There weren't a whole lot of ppl there. One of the reasons I chose the weekend is because of the seafood options. However, there were no crab legs or AYCE seafood options. That was my first reason for feeling like I got cheated because in the 90 minutes we were there, it never came out. The other issue was that the food we ordered didn't come out. When it did, all the food was not delivered to the table. We had to ask our second server for the food because the first server said she would check on it, but it never came. At the time one of my friends hit me with some crazy news and therefore I didn't make a big fuss with the manager. The Wagyu that came with our tier was absolutely delicious. Everything else was meh. To me I feel like we were cheated out of experiencing what we came for. Speaking with another friend, who went to the Duluth location the week before, and both of us agreed that Wagyu House was much better. I don't know when I'll give them a second chance, but I do believe in them having one.

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    Ai T.

    First time and the experience was 10/10. I got the Gold tier so I can try the A5 Wagyu. Nite the first 2 section of the gold tier: you can only order 1 order from each section and that's it. Then the rest of the selections within the gold menu is unlimited, on top of everything in silver tier. I was too hungry to take pictures and wish I could have take more pics. Overall the meat quality was top notch. The A5 melts in your mouth. And some other meat, the seasoning was really good with peppery taste. I recommended getting the gold tier. All the sauces were good as well. And the sides. The handroll sushi was great! And the tomyum soup was so delicious! They also have 2 different types of milk tea for unlimited drinks! And the matcha Mille crepe was so good as well! I love the decor of the place with manga covers and Japanese styles. Shoutout to our waiter Ricky for helping my group of 6 people cooking the meat. He was very accommodating and answer all our questions!

    Esther K.

    Chubby Cattle coming to ATL was a huge win for the food scene. AYCE lovers, this place absolutely delivers. The service, management, and Chubby Cattle team is consistently great, and the food quality never misses. There are so many delicious options. You order most items straight from the tablet, plus there's a buffet area for extra goodies. The selection is impressive- Wagyu, a wide variety of proteins like pork belly, beef, steak, and more, plus some dim sum favorites, sushi, nigiri, curry (special shoutout to the rice machine, because yes, it deserves its own moment), dumplings, fried bites, a solid drink selection, and even desserts including some soft serve ice cream and bubble tea (without the boba) to finish strong. This location is in front of Perimeter Mall. The ambiance is another highlight. This Chubby Cattle location is spacious, perfect for larger groups, and has a fun, lively vibe. Walking in genuinely feels like you've been transported to another country- great energy, great atmosphere, great time. Pro tip: There's a set time limit for AYCE, so order strategically and keep an eye on when you can submit additional rounds on the tablet. Plan wisely and you'll leave very happy (and very full). Also, there's some paid parking right out front but you can park for free at the mall near Cheesecake Factory. Overall, Chubby Cattle is a must-visit if you love AYCE done right.

    Jack S.

    We came for lunch right at opening and opted for the Diamond tier. There's a 90-minute dining limit, so pacing matters. Mixing richer, fatty cuts with leaner ones is the way to go in my opinion. Standouts for me were the shank and the Australian wagyu, both excellent in flavor and texture and offered that rich-lean balance. Service was attentive and efficient, especially since we were one of the first tables of the day. I imagine things could feel more rushed when the restaurant is busy, but our experience was smooth and well managed. Located in the former Breakers restaurant space. Would return.

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    Danielle M.

    I love ayce bbq and went to try out this new restaurant that opened in perimeter! They have everything you can think of - sushi, all kinds of wagyu, dumplings, vegetables, slushies and more. I enjoyed everything we tasted! I am normally hesitant of buffet sushi but these were being made fresh and were very good! Some of my favorite meats were the miso brisket, short rib, and wagyu ribeye! They also had a miso soup and rice machine. The rice machine is so smart because it is way more hygienic than having to self serve/scoop out a container. For drinks I got a lychee slushee which was delicious. We also ordered from the bar the matcha peachtree which was my favorite - very unique taste of peach and matcha! The soju-rita and lychee martiniz were also good choices. I would definitely recommend this spot. Pro tip- to save $ try coming in the week day or for lunch :)

    Tiffany L.

    I love chubby cattle group. So when I saw this newly open place, I had to check it out. There is no tiers at this location. It's one price all you can eat. I like that you can grab your own meat as well so you don't have to wait for the servers to bring it to you. I love the decor at this location. It's a little different than the others as well. They also have manga lined up all around the whole restaurant. Do not open the manga books, please they are displays only. I noticed some of them were open. I like the idea a lot since sometimes when the kitchen is backed up, you have to wait for them to bring it to you at the other locations. I also love that this location has more variety when it comes to the side, dishes and buffet option. They actually have more desserts here and they also have a lot of different appetizers as well and the buffet. The only thing I didn't like about this location was you have to have a chubby group membership in order to get the more premium cut meats. I go maybe once a month and to a chubby group location. Maybe I should get a membership but usually at the other locations you can get Gold or Diamond tier and you can get Wagyu Otoro. It's one of my favorites and its melts in your mouth good. At this location, they only had regular Wagyu cuts, which wasn't bad, but I really like getting the diamond tier. Ever since my trip from Wagyu house I've just been blown away by the A5 Wagyu. I just can't eat normal Wagyu anymore. I probably would come here again for conveniency, since they grab your own option was nice. On days where I don't feel like walking definitely the other location.

    Dawn M.

    So my sister and I weren't too keen on the traditional Thanksgiving meal this year so we dined on shabu shabu at Chubby Cattle at the Perimeter Mall today. I don't know what restaurant this used to be but they've transformed it into a hip Korean bbq spot. Inside is really nice, clean with urban vibes. Service was good. Whenever we got ready to put meat on the grill, our server was right there to assist. Our grill was changed halfway through the service to make sure we got great tasting meat each time. It was some of the best Japanese BBQ I've eaten, with tender cuts of wagyu beef that melted in my mouth. The AYCE bar with other pieces of beef and seafood plus Korean sides, soups, dumplings, drinks and desserts was plentiful. It was a delicious meal where I got to try some interesting dishes and spend some quality time with my sister for fun times and good laughs.

    Marni M.

    My friend found out about this place online so we made reservations in advance. Unfortunately, we were not able to stick that reservation time so I called when we were on our way and put our names on the waitlist. Even though they estimated a 45 to one one hour wait, we will get a table in about 30 minutes. There were plenty of tables available, so they must've been understaffed to be having people wait. We enjoyed a variety of their dishes, including the proteins, vegetables, soup, dumplings, sides, and the plethora of drinks. The quality was pretty solid, and the staff were as friendly as they're busyness would allow. Overall, we had a good time, but the expense is a little too steep for me to justify coming again. Cool environment, but I would prefer to return to a different Korean barbecue spot.

    Skip the chicken skewer. The king mushrooms were great.
    Wayne Z.

    Dropped in today for lunch with a couple coworkers. Understand they're just shy of them being open and they had just started being open for "lunch". Imagine our surprise though when we found out there isn't really a lunch option, just straight up $60 all day dinner unless we sat at the bar and ordered something else (really wasn't well explained and until after we'd been sat). With the sticker shock behind us we went to work and largely was impressed with the offerings. It's obvious the meat quality is superior than just about any other ayce kbbq spots out there, maybe aside from their own top tier offerings at their other locations. While variety is good and I'm sure some ppl will appreciate it, it's pretty obvious the "also rans" are just there purely as filler. By that I mean the Chinese food section, the curries and stews, really didn't look very appetizing, and the couple bites I did try were very meh (salt and pepper shrimp for instance, just go for the cocktail shrimp instead). I will give credit to the vegetable bar for having fresh and varied things I've not seen elsewhere such as shishito peppers, king mushroom salad, etc. The dozen or so Japanese/sushi options were hit and miss, I enjoyed the seared beef and salmon nigiri, but the rolls were no better than sushi kingdom quality. Special shoutout to the Wagyu slider though, that was done surprisingly well and my coworker went back for seconds. Regarding the meat itself, vast majority of what they had and we tried were various cuts of Australia Wagyu, some lean some fatty and none we didn't like. Didn't wander much into the marinated offerings, or the fresh seafood, but looked to be plenty of options there as well. Overall, good spot and great service from John. I'd come back despite the higher price tag.

    Anica E.

    The service was great I really like how they changed the ordering into iPad and the sushi is freakin great dare I say better than meats even tho the meats were pretty high quality. The seats are nice and stoves are clean.

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    Kaylee was awesome, great waitress! Food quality is ok, not sure it's worth upgrading tiers.

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    Ricky gave us excellent service. Helped cook for my table. Definitely give this place a try!

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    The new restaurant process was so much better, and service was AMAZING! Drew was the best and so attentive.

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    Trang's service was warm and attentive, the meat was of excellent quality, and the menu was extensive.

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    Ricky was a great at service. I would recommend this place to anyone! Food was phenomenal atmosphere was amazing.

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    Drew is the man!!! Great service and atmosphere!!! Food was great, just need the fried rice and lo mein to be heated up.

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    Leah was amazin, she provided excellent customer service. Thank you for helping me celebrate my friends bday

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    Delicious food, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended. I will definitely be back for another meal

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    Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q

    Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q

    4.3
    (5k reviews)
    11.2 mi
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    This rating is long over due as we visited back in March but had to come back and finish this…read morereview. First time visiting Atlanta and had to stop by and try out this highly rated establishment and so happy I made it part of my list. We arrived towards the end of the night with enough time before closing but obviously not realizing there are a few dishes that sell out so keep that in mind. Nevertheless service was stand out once we walked in and were kindly greeted by the host. We then sat down at our table and were then greeted with our server Tiffany. Let me just say we need a Tiffany everywhere, this girl really went above and beyond and truly welcomed us and genuinely was just a pleasure to interact with through out the whole visit. She really wanted to give us the best experience and recommendations for our first visit and let me just say everything was amazing and the service was top tier, such a great place with a great atmosphere, service and amazing food. What more can you ask for. She would def be the reason we visit Atlanta again and go back to eat here.

    Entertaining a tourist from over the ocean who wanted the "diners drive in and dive" experience -…read morethis was the top of her list. As a new Atlanta resident, I'd heard the line was long but food would be good and worth hanging out. We arrived at 430pm on Thursday, no wait, had a pleasant waitress who let us ooh and ahh for a bit before deciding on our choices.

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    Fat Matt's Rib Shack

    Fat Matt's Rib Shack

    4.1
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    8.4 mi
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    My friends and I came here for a week day dinner. You order first and then you find seats. The…read moreseats are first come first serve. It can get packed later at night so I recommend coming earlier in the evening. The inside was pretty cozy but there are seats outside as well. Soon after we sat down, there was a live performer that played guitar and sang songs, she was so good! For the food, the ribs were delicious. The ribs fell right off the bone. 1/2 slab of ribs were more than enough for a meal. The rum baked beans and the collard greens were my personal favorite sides. This is a great neighborhood bbq place and I would def come back again!

    This review is for delivery ordered via their website and fulfilled by DoorDash…read more In a word: underwhelming. Quarter Chicken: fine, I guess. Tender but lacking in flavor. If there was a rub, it was subtle to the point of being almost untasteable. Quarter rack of Ribs: poor. Meaty, but far too tough, definitely not fall off the bone. Again lacking in flavor, and burnt in spots. Side of Mac n Cheese: easily the start of the show. Very flavorful, baked and not swimming in cheese sauce, possible notes of ritz crackers detected. I'd have eaten a main course sized portion, and imagine it could mix well with pulled pork or chopped brisket, should Matt's ever consider expanding their repertoire of meats. Side of potato salad: also very solid. Simple but nicely flavored, just creamy enough. Side of collards: fine but unremarkable. Bbq sauce: decent-ish, more tangy than sweet. Very thick. Packaging : Matt's really could improve here. The ribs and chicken, piled together between two slices of white bread, was wrapped in white paper which was in turn stuffed into a paper bag with the containers of sides. This was messy- yes, bbq is by nature a messy undertaking, but a clamshell container would've made the whole fiasco a lot easier to deal with. A fork and spoon were included, no knife... and no napkins. Really? For a paper wrapped oversauced pile of meat... not even a single napkin? I honestly would've been fine paying an extra buck or so for some better packaging and, IDK, maybe a wetnap. Overall, this bbq lover was unimpressed. Perhaps the rave reviews made my expectations too high. I've honestly had better bbq at multiple places in my relative bbq desert hometown of Boston. I was hoping for a real treat during my business trip to Atlanta; instead, I'm yearning for the joint near my suburban New England home...

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    Heirloom Market BBQ

    Heirloom Market BBQ

    4.4
    (2.1k reviews)
    6.3 mi
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    I fully understand the hype!!!…read more Omggggg! This food was so delicious, fresh and the service was absolutely superb!!! The restaurant isn't anything fancy, but I can appreciate the efficiency of every Diane being properly utilized! I can honestly say that I'll be a frequent flyer here.

    Business travel has a rhythm to it. Airport. Rental car. Donor meetings. Hotel that proudly…read moreadvertises a "hot breakfast" consisting of powdered eggs, coffee that tastes vaguely of burnt hazelnuts, and general disappointment. This particular morning in Atlanta was no different. As I pushed uninspired scrambled eggs around my plate I did what any food-obsessed traveler does: I opened the Michelin Guide. Surely Atlanta had something worth driving for before the afternoon meetings began. The city's Michelin stars leaned heavily toward pristine sushi counters where lunch could easily become a three-hour exercise in restraint and expense. Not today. Instead, a Bib Gourmand caught my eye. Heirloom Market BBQ. The address looked odd. The photos looked even stranger. Was Michelin seriously recommending what appeared to be a convenience store? Naturally, I was intrigued. The closer I looked, the less it resembled your grandfather's barbecue joint. Yes, there was brisket and pork. But there was also kimchi. Pickled vegetables. Gochujang. Color. Acid. Freshness. Suddenly the idea of barbecue for lunch didn't feel like signing up for an afternoon food coma. By 11:30, I was standing in line beside construction workers, office employees, and locals who clearly knew something I didn't. I ordered the smoked, diced, and braised spicy pork topped with kimchi slaw and cucumber kimchi. Korean barbecue sauce arrived on the side. For good measure, I added the green tomato kimchi--a mix of sweet and spicy pickled green tomatoes, jalapeños, and radishes. The pork was everything good barbecue should be. Tender without falling apart. Smoky without becoming bitter. Moist without relying on sauce. Deeply satisfying in that primitive way smoked meat always seems to be. The green tomato kimchi was extraordinary. Bright, crunchy, layered with acidity, sweetness, and just enough jalapeño heat to keep your attention. Every bite reset your palate before the next forkful of pork. It's the kind of side dish that refuses to stay a side dish. The Korean barbecue sauce deserves its own paragraph. Gochujang led the charge, backed by enough vinegar to cut through the richness and enough heat to remind you someone in the kitchen enjoys having fun. Against all odds, I managed to finish lunch without wearing any of it on my green Oxford shirt. A personal victory. Heirloom Market isn't polished. Service is efficient rather than memorable. You order, you eat, you leave. That's the point. What lingers isn't the hospitality. It's the confidence. This kitchen knows exactly what it wants to be. Southern barbecue filtered through Korean flavors isn't a gimmick here--it's the language they speak fluently. The entire meal reminded me of La Barbecue in Austin, another place where smoke is only part of the conversation. Michelin eventually rewarded La Barbecue with a star. Heirloom may still wear the Bib Gourmand designation, but when it comes to flavor, it's operating in the same league. Will I return? Without hesitation. Sometimes the best meal in town isn't hidden behind velvet curtains or reservation apps. Sometimes it's tucked inside what looks like an old convenience store, quietly reminding everyone that extraordinary food rarely cares about appearances.

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    Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ

    Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ

    3.6
    (279 reviews)
    13.5 mi
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    the best bbq joint in atlanta!!! the food is spot on, vegetables very good, ribs taste so good u…read moredon't need sauce on them, very spacious indoor and outdoor seating, clean, for the most part great customer service. i was just told that rodney scott's bbq is closing it's doors permanently 5/3/26. i hope this is not true. i will be going there 5.3.26 to get me some food and hopefully find out why.

    Rodney Scott's Whole Hog BBQ in Atlanta is a must-visit for BBQ enthusiasts. Rodney Scott was…read moreawarded the James Beard Award for Best Chef Southeast in 2018 so you know it's going to be fire. Ample indoor and outdoor seating options cater to different preferences, enhancing the dining experience. The star of the menu is undoubtedly the ribs, which is cooked low and slow, ensuring tenderness and flavor. The meat is incredibly juicy, with a perfect smoky finish. Also, the smoked chicken wings are a must try. It is also one of the last places you can get them in Atlanta that I have seen. The sauces are amazing but remember this is not Texas BBQ. This is South Carolina so the sauces are more vinegar based. Orders are taken promptly and soon as you walk in, and food is served in a timely manner, making it convenient even during busy hours. Rodney Scott's Whole Hog BBQ is a celebration of authentic Southern BBQ. With its expertly prepared meats, flavorful sides, and inviting atmosphere, it's a place that BBQ lovers will want to revisit. Whether you're a local or just passing through Atlanta, this spot should definitely be on your culinary radar.

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    Sweet Auburn BBQ

    Sweet Auburn BBQ

    4.1
    (901 reviews)
    10.5 mi
    $$

    My first visit to Sweet Auburn BBQ was long overdue, and I honestly left wondering why it took me…read moreso long to make it there. What initially brought me in was Atlanta Burger Week, and I ordered their featured burger to take advantage of the special. While the burger was good, the real star of the meal was the smoked barbecue fried rice with brisket. It was absolutely fantastic. The brisket was incredibly tender and practically melted in your mouth. The fried rice itself was packed with flavor and had such a unique, smoky taste that perfectly complemented the barbecue. It is not often that a side dish completely steals the show, but this one certainly did. The atmosphere was welcoming, the food arrived promptly, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. It is always exciting to discover a restaurant that delivers something a little different, and Sweet Auburn BBQ does exactly that by blending flavors and cuisines in a way that feels both creative and comforting. I left full, impressed, and honestly a little disappointed in myself for waiting so long to visit. This definitely will not be my last trip, and I already know the smoked barbecue fried rice with brisket will be ordered again.

    We visited Sweet Auburn on a Sunday afternoon with a group of 10. Parking was a little confusing…read moresince it's in a parking deck shared with an apartment building, but the restaurant will validate parking for up to two hours, which was a nice perk. A few of us shared the BBQ Omakase, and I was pleasantly surprised by both the quality and the amount of food. The appetizers were a great start, the brisket egg rolls were crispy, packed with meat, and easily an 8.5/10. I also really enjoyed the pimento wontons. The standouts for me were the mac and cheese, baby back ribs, and brisket. I also ordered the fried rice, and it honestly tasted just like hibachi-style fried rice, so good! The only item that fell a little flat for me was the wings. That said, both my sister and my spouse really enjoyed them, so it may have just come down to personal preference. The service was a little slow, and it took a while before we were able to place our orders, but our server was pleasant and friendly throughout the meal. Overall, I was very impressed. The food was flavorful, the portions were generous, and everyone in our group left full with enough leftovers for the next day. I'd definitely come back!

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