Josh was a wonderful cook! Helped us grilling and his service was amazing! Def will come back :)

The meat is just tooooo good here, we came near closing but they workers were welcoming and made sure we got all the goods event with the limited time. Our server Vincent was amazing! He frequently checked up on us and gave us grill changes multiple times without us having to ask, he also helped me sign up for the membership read more

first time at the Irvine locatio! thank you Josh and Jonny for helping us! Food & service was great! thank you so much! :D

First time at chubby cattle, it did not disappoint! To be honest, it can be pricey but the quality of the meat is worth it. You also get a lot at the self service bar so super bang for your buck! Shoutout to our server Josh and Wilson for their great service for my family and I! Def coming back - even became a member read more

I've been to a few Chubby Cattle locations and this might be my favorite so far! Great service, failry quick to get seated, and good location central to everything. We came right at opening on a holiday weekend and were surprised that we were seated within 10-15 mins. There was a long line to sign in and a lot of groups already waiting, but it went by so quickly. We learned it was in part from how big the restaurant is and that they only take walk ins (first come, first serve). We opted for the diamond menu and loved everything we got! We love the limited meats the most but also loved that the menu comes with sushi. They had a bar of a few sides, as well as precooked things, rice and drinks. Johnny was our server and he was great! Incredibly friendly and provided great recommendations for us for food and sides. He would check in frequently and also left us to do our thing whenever we were just enjoying cooking ourselves. We're never the biggest fans of servers that spend too much time hovering given we're yakiniku and Chubby Cattle veterans, so we greatly appreciated that he caught us knowing what we were doing and only checked in as needed. He also was great at reminding us to get the most of things we forgot dessert. The decor inside was cute and the aisles can be a bit tight, even by the bar area. But despite that, tables were spacious and we loved this location. Cant wait to come back! read more

Our dinner was great! Vincent, our server was an attended a great at grilling. Great value for the cost. Would come again for special occasions. read more

The one and only Johnny was a great server he made sure our meat was grilled to perfection! The meat was great quality not too fatty. The vines are so fun!!! And everything was fresh and clean definitely the place to go for meat and have a good time. Come hungry! read more

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I've tried a few Chubby Cattle locations so far and this one is definitely at the top of the list in terms of quality of food and service. We started off with server, Kenny, who did an awesome job giving us a refresher on the menu. He was very helpful and knowledgable about the memberships and promos. He was relieved by Alex, who was also fantastic! He explained some of the dishes, what made the location special and pretty much cooked all of our food, which we thought was super efficient. They were both great conversationalists which added to the experience. Their A5 Wagyu was melt in your mouth deliciousness. I wished we had more. The scallops with the citrus marinade was insanely tasty and a must try! Only downside- their buffet area was a bit cramped, so getting items from that area was challenging. definitely rubbed some elbows with people in line for sauces and vegetables lol Will definitely be back! if you're thinking about visiting this location, I'd recommend going around 4pm-5pm. There wasn't much of a wait. read more

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2 stars because of the service. We started with Kenny, who was great, but his shift ended and we were switched to Alex (who looks like Keshi). After that, it felt like we were completely forgotten. He was constantly helping the tables around us, cooking their meat and checking on them, while we had to repeatedly flag down other employees to clear plates or change our grill. At one point, I just placed our own plates on the bussing cart since it was right next to us. Even the table next to us joked that we had been forgotten. The only time Alex came over on his own was to ask about our membership and when it was time to pay. Maybe it was because we were on the Silver tier, but that's still around $60 per person, so I'd expect the same level of service regardless. The food itself was great, which made the service even more disappointing. We came around 5 PM and there were plenty of tables, but by the time we left the restaurant was packed. I like that you get 1 hour and 10 minutes, can order everything from a tablet, and there's a self serve buffet with rice, curry, vegetables, slushies, and ice cream. The meat quality was excellent, and I'd come back for the food. I just hope the service is more consistent next time. read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Bussing cart right next to us - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

The ultimate buffet experience! I've only been to the Irvine location and look forward to trying the Rowland one since I hear it's much bigger! The service here is great nonetheless - the waiters are super friendly and attentive. Everything here is a must-try... like you have to try one of everything: the beef, the sushi, the soups, the desserts. I still have yet to try the whole menu since there are so many options! I love getting the beef brisket and sushi hand rolls. Even the drink and dessert choices are great!! Buffets that can do a good milk tea are pretty rare in the US, so thank you Chubby Cattle for feeding my milk tea craving. read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

Visited this chubby location and tried out the Gold Menu. They have plenty of options for meat but we mostly stuck to the items on the A4 menu. The quality of the meat is great as always. In terms of the sushi, the premium otoro nigiri was delicous. The other nigiri options were okay and we probably would not order those again. Something that was underrated was the Sukiyaki broth, which I don't see many people get. In terms of the service, it was fantastic as our plates were being bussed constantly. What really stood out was the friendliness and attentiveness of our server Josh H who helped out with our meat selection. In terms of the space, the decor makes you feel like you're in Japan. I do wish there were more space between tables and more space at the self service bar because the restaurant does feel extremely compact at times. I would come again for special occasions but don't find myself coming here as a regular. read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Gold Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

Came to this Chubby Cattle for the first time for my father's day celebration, and it was a memorable experience! There is quite the line when it opens at noon, so try to lineup early. I got in line at 11:35 and there were already at least 12 parties ahead. After putting my name in, it was about a 15 minute wait - not too bad. Our waiter, Ryan T., was great and helped guide us through the menu and ordering, even helped us sign up for the chubby cattle membership since there was a Father's Day deal! Overall, top experience with good food and hype music, def will come back! read more

Came here for dinner with my partner and had a great time. This is the third Chubby Cattle BBQ location we've visited, and this one is currently our second favorite. Nothing has topped the Rowland Heights location yet, that one is still our favorite!!! However this restaurant was also very nice but also small. One thing I noticed was that this location seemed to have more variety on the menu compared to the Rowland Heights and Crosby locations I've been to. I especially enjoyed the steamed egg. This time, my partner and I decided to try the Silver Pass instead of the Gold Pass. *** The only negative part of our experience was that there seemed to be a strong push from staff to choose a different tier. While waiting to be seated and discussing our order, we were repeatedly encouraged to upgrade. It felt a little odd because we specifically wanted the Silver Pass, and I noticed other guests asking for it as well. I stuck with my choice, and honestly, I'm glad I did. Because I have a membership, we received about $10 off per person, saving around $18-20 total. In my opinion, the Silver Pass was absolutely worth it and didn't feel like a rip-off at all. My one complaint about the restaurant itself is the self-serve area in the back where you get drinks, ice cream, soup, rice, curry, vegetables, corn cheese, egg tarts, and other sides. During dinner service, it gets extremely crowded and feels very cramped and claustrophobic. I think the layout could be improved because there simply isn't enough space for the number of people trying to access it at once. Other than that, the food was delicious, everything tasted great, and our server was very friendly. Overall, it was a nice experience and another great Chubby Cattle location to try. I would definitely come back again, but Rowland Heights still remains my favorite. That location is top-tier. read more

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+ Deeelectable juicy fatty meat. + Plenty of staff around in case you need anything. + Lotta side options to choose from. And yay, ice cream. - Crowded inside. Narrow walkways. . But thankfully they've a good amount of patio seating. - Outdoor seating doesn't have an exhaust to suck the fumes, so be careful about the smoke getting in your eyes depending where the wind's blowing. + Nice that the tablets have holders above the tables. + Fascinating interior decor. - Extortionate. +$60 is wild - Located in overcrowded Diamond Jamboree, . but at least there's extra overflow parking. located here: 33°41'23.5"N 117°50'07.5"W + Andy was helpful and attentive. Thank you Andy! . Tip: make a reservation. You can see the hype. Gonna be jam-packed. read more

The food is outstanding! Choice beef and sushi. Also many other dishes. It's ALL you can eat. Please come hungry! Thank you Josh for helping us out since it was our first experience. He walked us through the menu and how to experience the restaurant. We even joined and are now Chubby Members:) This place has a great concept and great food. It's fun and enjoyable. Pricey but expected for the amount of food you will have. Also I appreciate Callie. We can eat 12 PM on a Saturday and we're seated pretty swiftly. read more

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Service was great! Our server Johnny was helping us cook which is not always common this was our first time and we already had the membership so it was an alright price. We did the gold for the beef tongue which was really good. The platter was good with the variety as I don't normally see the cubes. Space was a little tight around the self serve area, but the decor is fun and doesn't feel like it's just a bunch of BBQ tables. read more

To say this was an exquisite experience would be an understatement! The service was excellent. The quality of food was phenomenal. The side dishes were stupendous. The curry was pretty good, tho the burger/slider could've been better. But the meat? Oh my... this may be the best quality meat I've had at a ayce. The Wagyu was simply on point. The brisket and lamb were my favorite. However do not sleep on the sushi! Plenty of seating. Plenty of parking but if you know diamond jamboree it can be hit or miss. read more

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Omg this place was so good. Let's start with the obvious: all wagyu. Yum. I must admit sometimes I really don't get the hype when it comes to meat quality. I mean, meat is meat, right? But I really tasted the quality at Chubby Cattle. It basically melted in your mouth, it has an almost buttery quality to it. So freaking good. On top of that, there's an abundantly stocked hot food station with corn cheese, egg tarts and Wagyu cheeseburgers, a rice station with lots of curries, an abundance of fresh veggies, and an assortment of drinks, including milk tea. The ambiance is so cool too, we got to hear them singing the birthday song for multiple parties and it was so fun. I loved the ease of ordering on the menu too and the staff were helpful with grilling some of our meats for us. Honestly, it's pretty pricey but one of those places that is definitely worth it. Don't forget to use Yelp waitlist to save yourself some time waiting! read more

Details.. .. Dinner w. the fam (group of 8 // 6 adults & 2 kids) on a Monday around 7pm. They sat us outside on the patio to reduce the wait which was originally quoted at an hour. .. This was our.. 2nd or 3rd time as this location but our first time with a big group. prOs.. .. Chubby Cattle always delivers on the meat quality. .. Their self-serve area is small but all the sides, drinks, desserts, etc. are fresh & well maintained. .. Our orders came out quickly. .. Andy took care of our group & he was FANTASTIC. We've been to several CC locations & concepts & he definitely took the best care of us. He was busy, but never failed to check in on us, clear plates, & help us cook. I even overheard him greet the table next to us & he had recognized the patron as someone he served before & even remembered which cuts of meats he preferred! One of our kiddos accidentally dropped his ice cream & Andy was so patient & kind while helping our group clean up the mess. Would definitely request him next time if that's a thing. cOns.. .. The parking at DJ is notoriously horrible, so pack some patience & be prepared for bad drivers. .. The space & seating are limited at this location & it's very tight in the aisles. .. For being outside the ventilation felt worse than inside but you don't go to KBBQ without expecting to smelly a little smokey I guess. read more

We got here on a Wednesday around 5pm and only had to wait 20 mins to be seated. We got the diamond set menu. I introduced my coworkers to this and let's just say they fell in love and went crazy from this experience. Even one of my coworkers who's extremely picky with food and rarely eats the same things as us also enjoyed the food. I had chubby cattle for many years now so it was nice to share what I love with people I work closely with. Service was amazing. The server kept checking on us every 15-20 mins. All the meats came in quick. They are all good quality and amazingly delicious! The à la carte menu that items like sukiyaki, carpaccio and Wagyu nigiri was soooo good. So many options!! Definitely recommend getting the garlic butter on the side to dip your meat. Get the membership it's worth the price and investment! read more

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Been a member since this place opened and the food and service is still EXCELLENT. I brought a group with me this time in which 4 out of 6 people were new to the experience and they had a great time. The quality of the meats is still the star of the show as I let the. Try all the meats the silver tier had to offer along with some sushi and carpaccio options. Jason was very attentive and prompt. His friendly personable attitude was a big part of the reason 2 of my friends decided to become a chubby member just like me by the time we left! Great spot and looking forward to the next visit! read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

One of the best AYCE spots for both BBQ and sushi! The meat quality was impressive, and the seafood tasted incredibly fresh. Staff was friendly and tentative. They cleared plates quickly and made sure the self-serve station stayed clean, organized, and fully stocked! Interior was modern with dim lighting, creating a cozy atmosphere! Tip- Parking is limited in the Diamond Jamboree plaza. There's a parking structure located in the back! read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

I came here after my brother's graduation and birthday celebration, and overall it was a really enjoyable experience definitely a good spot for special occasions. The food quality here is top-notch. We chose the Gold tier, which was around $78 without the membership. They also offer a membership program that lowers the price or gives discounts if you come back often, at least from what our server explained. There's a 90-minute dining limit, but honestly it still felt worth it. They also have a bar area with plenty of extra items like desserts, drinks, soups, and additional food stations, which made the experience feel more premium. Service was good overall. The server helped grill the meat for us and was attentive throughout the meal. The only downside was that we were asked multiple times to join the membership program even after politely declining. Other than that, the service experience was solid. The ambience is pretty chill, though it can get loud when the restaurant is full and the music is going at the same time. Overall, a great place to celebrate special occasions with high-quality food and a fun dining experience. read more

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Our party of 6 came out to celebrate Father's Day at Chubby Cattle. It was our first time dining and with the exception of the long wait, the rest of the experience was AWESOME! Our server was ALEX and he was attentive, helpful and gave excellent tips and suggestions. The special meats were top notch but even the normal orders of meat were good. My favorite was the lamb. Get an order of veggies to off set the meat and you'll have a much "healthier" meal. Tip for a drink: mix some sparkling water and passion fruit tea. read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Alex torching our uni mentaiko! Thanks ALEX you da best. - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

W hunter awesome dude awesome food ate so much place was sugoi i like the jasmine milk tea read more

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This is our second time coming to this . I came from my birthday and our server was Emily the very first time that we came she was amazing so we came back and brought friends and we were luckily seated in her section again. The wagyu is too tier the wait is definitely worth it ! A must try. Love all the decor inside read more

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Took the family out to eat recently and they had a blast. We been to the one in Monterey Park, but it was our first time at this Jamboree location. Back then, this spot used to be Tokyo Table and they just got bought out. The interior is clean and decorated with bright colors. Once you walk in, you can see a a fridge filled with Wagyu for display. Looks dope. Theres a table where they have unlimited side dishes, a sauce bar, drink station, ice cream maker, and heated countertop with burgers and egg tart. Everything looks well placed, organized, and neat. We ordered lots of different waygu cuts like the top blade, brisket, tongue, and etc. We basically ordered all the meat to try. My favorite was the cow tongue and the short rib. Very juicy and fatty; kinda like eating butter. It's delicious but you can't eat too much or else you'll eventually get sick of it. We also ordered the sushi there and it was whatever. Tasted fishy, but obviously they are known for their BBQ, not fish lol. The scallop was not bad though. We had sake to wash down the oiliness lol. Pretty buzzed that afternoon. The guy who served us was quick and friendly. Tip, don't eat the side dishes first because you gonna get full. I had the Wagyu burger in the beginning, and I couldn't eat that much afterwards. Had about 4 plates of meat to myself and that's it. I understand the demographics and their demand, especially in that upscale market, but it was pretty pricey even more so in this economy. Not complaining, it's still good though but I probably won't come back until another 4 months. Not something I would crave weekly. read more

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FINALLY got to try this place out and it did not disappoint! If you are a fan of AYCE BBQ w/ SUSHI options! This is the place for you! On top of that they got waygu! *pending on your selected option the quality may vary. Prices range from $58-98 but if you have a membership you get a little discount Service was very fast and attentive! The environment is definitely there, on top of the music selection - gets you in the mood to eat AYCE! Will i be back? Heck yes! read more

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Food was delicious. Ambiance was great. Not too loud, so we were able to have conversation. To be fair, we didn't go at a peak time, so maybe that's why. But I want to specifically highlight the service because of our waiter Jason/JC. He was super helpful, attentive, and nice. Our iPad to order meats was tweaking, but he gladly tried to remedy it. Unfortunately the other iPad didn't work so he decided to just get our order the old fashioned way: us telling him in person. Overall, I would go back. Everything was top tierZ read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

Ryan at Chubby Cattle Irvine was an absolute gangster. From the moment we sat down, he was on top of everything--fast, attentive, and made sure we never needed to ask for anything. He kept the experience running smoothly, had a great attitude, and made the meal even better. Customer service like his is hard to find these days. If you get Ryan as your server, you're in good hands. Definitely ask for him when you visit! read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Chubby cow - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

Josh our server was AMAZING! so attentive, quick with service and very helpful. He was friendly with our children and had great conversations with us. Wonderful experience. We really enjoyed it! read more

This was my second time eating here at Chubby Cattle's new location in Irvine and, like last time, I had a great time. I came for lunch at Sunday and I knew that there would be a line so we arrived about 30 minutes prior to opening to find that there was already a line of about five people! I know waittimes here can get super high so I am glad we came early, because our party of six got sat immediately. We came to celebrate my dad's birthday, and since it was his birthday, he got a free meal with his Chubby Plus membership! Definitely makes the membership worth it. As always, the selection of meats and appetizers were amazing and very diverse. I love that there are so many options to choose from. I just wish the timer was longer, since you only get like 70 minutes to order food and there is a 5 minute stop in between every order so you can only order every 5 minutes. I think this is only a feature in the Irvine location, unless the other locations have changed and added this as well. My girlfriend and I also love the egg tarts. Also, great taste from the new cheese tarts as well! The best part of my experience was definitely our service from Ryan E. He was such a great server, offering to cook the meats for us and helping us out even when we didn't ask for it. I have been to Chubby Cattle restaurants multiple times and nobody has ever actually cooked the meat for us and Ryan E. did it multiple times, despite it being busy. While cooking, he would converse with us and made gaming jokes with my sister, who is typically super introverted and doesn't really talk. I was so happy that Ryan was engaging with my family, even joking with my dad, who is usually a serious guy. The servers sang happy birthday to us as well and it was great vibes all around. Thanks Ryan! read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - A4 wagyu with cavier (free for birthday) - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

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This Chubby Cattle is located in a busy plaza surrounded by other establishments. Parking is a bit of a hassle on a busy day, but they have parking out front as well as a parking structure. This location is a bit smaller than the location in Rowland Heights, but I will say the staff here is a lot more attentive. Vincent made this dinner delightful! read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Food - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

Our first time here! Kenneth made it a top Tier experience for myself and my best friend! He really helped to sell us on which option to choose from. We went for the gold to test the waters. He cooked for us and was so friendly and truly just made it a great relaxing and fully enjoyable experience. read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

Got there at 5PM, the wait time was over an hour. We put our name into the tablet and waited. I've said this before and I'll say it again. The drivers in the plaza are something else and I'll leave it at that. They have water outside while you wait and they are 2 arcade machines that have a bunch of different games on them . Tried to play Street Fighter, but I don't think the joysticks and buttons are working properly. We finally get called in, about 45 mins. They offer different tiered member ships, which gives you a small discount and possible a free meal on your birthday. We decided not to sign up for it. Our waiter was Ryan, and he was super helpful with cooking some of the meat and explaining things to us. We opted for the gold tier which doesn't give you a whole lot of the good cuts. Most of the ordering is submitted on the tablet at the table. The tablet has 90% of the options, they also have a hot food/ salad area in the back which is in a horrible place and it's impossible to maneuver back there. You'll bump into people no matter which direction you walk. The soft drinks and milk teas are also back there. In my opinion, it's a total mess back in that area. I visited once and did not go back. The gold tier gives you a couple of premium Wagyu options - which were really tender. Once you finish those dishes, you go back to the lower cuts which can be rather fatty and tough. They also have a few of seafood options. The food and meats come out fast, the problem is the grill is smaller than a tradition KBBQ place so the cooking area is smaller. Some of the cuts of meat will take up the whole grill which really limits and kills your timed meal. Overall, our server Ryan was great, the premium cuts were good, the lower cuts were average at best. The hot food/salad/drinks area is chaotic. To me, it wasn't worth the premium price we paid (gold tier) and there's a lot of options in Irvine and have better cuts for a better price. The hype didn't match the quality. I'd skip it. read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Outside - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

We had an amazing experience dining here with my family! A special thank you to Vincent and Jason for taking such great care of us throughout our visit. The food was outstanding, especially the specialty meats, which were absolutely delicious. The restaurant offers a great variety of items at the sauce bar along with plenty of drink options to choose from. What really stood out was the staff--everyone was friendly, helpful, and full of energy, making the entire experience even more enjoyable. We truly felt welcomed from start to finish. I would definitely come back again and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great BBQ experience! read more

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This Chubby Cattle was amazing. They sold me the rice machine. The food was amazing; the items at the salad bar were good. Everything here is premium dry-aged meat. Make sure when you come here that you have an empty stomach. I have to say this is the best Chubby Cattle that I've been to. The only other one I went to was the one in Little Tokyo. The food there is great, but this one just had a different feel. It's just the ambiance; it just feels different. Shout out to our waiter, Brian. Best customer service ever. He pretty much did all the cooking for us. read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Order screen - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

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We came here on a Monday for an early dinner and there was a small wait already at 4pm. We got seated after 15 min which isn't too bad. We were down to our table and they explained the process of order and the different types of packages they have. We choose the diamond package and also got their membership. The self serve area is a bit small but they have a wide variety of things such as: sides, sauces, drinks, dessert, rice, and fruits. On their menu, they have a large selection of sushi and high quality meats. They also have regular meats as well but they arent as good. And of course the high quality items are limited depending which package you choose. We were so full after a few rouds of meat and sushi. Our waiter, Aspen, was attentive and helpful. We really enjoyed our experience here celebrating my husbands bday. Will definitely be back to try their other items. read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

Food: 8/10 Prefacing my review to say that I'm a Chubby Club PLUS member here & am a repeat diner here often (almost every Tuesday). This is the best night I've had across the board. Food was phenomenal as always. No notes. Service: 10/10 EMILY WAS 10/10, LET's GET THAT V CLEAR!!! Her vibes were top tier & she was locked in tonight with her service & energy. Requested a bday song for my hubby (since he's a huge fan & we've seen it plenty of times), & the crew did not disappoint! Additionally, we got seated pretty fast for a Sunday night with a party of 8 which we appreciated. Our grill was acting sus throughout the night but Emily was fantastic at keeping her eye on it. Thank you to Emily & the staff for making my hubby's bday night so fun & smooth. Ambiance: 9/10 The theme is super kitschy but in a great & fun way. Perfect place for eating & chatting. Music volume isn't too loud where you can't hear your table mates. Only knocking off a point bc the sides hallway at the back is too narrow for comfort & you've to deal with traffic foot jams every time you head back there but nothing too seriously bad about the experience. read more

This is our third time back to Chubby Cattle to celebrate a birthday. The food is great, the ambiance is fun, and the service is excellent. Our server Daniel went above and beyond to make sure we are taken care of. It was a wonderful birthday dinner experience. We will be back again!! read more

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