Ryan was entertaining, friendly,great service and overall spectacular! He helped up make some of our dishes with a great attitude and knew exactly what he was doing. read more

Johnny really made the experience more elevated! His recommendations of meats were amazing. Attentive to our needs. We went when there were no crowds so the ambiance was giving private dining. It's our third time at this location. read more

First time here and I was accompanied by great service from Elisa. If you come here definitely look for her because you will have an amazing time. read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

Amazing experience at Chubby Cattle in Irvine! We went with the Silver package and honestly it still had an amazing selection of meats and plenty of other assortments to choose from. Everything we tried was fresh and really good, and we definitely felt like there was more than enough variety with the Silver package. The salad bar was pretty good as well. It was a little on the smaller side, but they still had a good selection and everything was fresh. Our server, Johnny M., was amazing! He was super friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. Great service definitely made the experience even better. Overall, we had a great experience. Amazing food, great selection, good atmosphere, and excellent service. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

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

Had my daughter's late birthday celebration here since she finally managed to get some time off work. She's a workaholic. This was our second time at Chubby Cattle, and yep... this place stays BUSY. The front end came across a little snobbish at first, but honestly I can understand how working in such a busy place all day can get to you. Our server, though, was very helpful and took the time to explain how everything worked and how to order. Very thorough. The ordering touchscreen could definitely use some attention. It was a little confusing and not very responsive. Maybe it needs an upgrade... or at least a good cleaning. Your food selections depend on which tier you choose, but all the beef we tried was Wagyu and very tasty. My wife especially loved that melt-in-your-mouth beef when you cook it just right. The kids really enjoyed the brisket too--very lean and good. The side dishes were more average for us. The corn with cheese and chicken karaage were okay, but nothing that really stood out. One thing to keep in mind is that the cooking grill is not very large, so if you have several people at the table, cooking everything can take some time. And remember, you have a two-hour dining limit, so you have to keep that grill working. The self-serve area for the sides has plenty of choices, but it gets pretty cramped when several people are trying to grab food at the same time. Overall, the experience was okay and the Wagyu is definitely the main attraction. I could see us coming back for a dinner date or maybe another family birthday celebration. And yeah... if you have their membership, it can help with the price, especially for two people. For a larger group, I'm not sure the savings are as impressive. Good beef, busy atmosphere, a few things that could be improved, but overall we still had a nice birthday dinner together. Yelp me, Yelp you. read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

This was our first time at Chubby Cattle, and we came to celebrate my daughter's birthday with the family. We had such a good time! Andy was our server and he was awesome. Super friendly, attentive, helpful, and funny. He also made some great recommendations, which was especially helpful since it was our first time there. He checked on us throughout the night, made sure we had everything we needed, and just made the whole experience really enjoyable. The food was delicious, everyone had a great time, and we definitely left happy and full! Thanks, Andy, for taking such good care of us and helping make my daughter's birthday extra special. We'll definitely be back! read more

Had a great experience at Chubby Cattle! The food was fresh, flavorful, and there was a really good variety of meats, vegetables, and other options to choose from. Everything came out fresh and the quality was definitely there. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the overall atmosphere was fun and comfortable. I especially enjoyed the hot pot experience and how easy it was to try different ingredients and combinations. Definitely a great spot to come with friends or family. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

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I came here to dine and catch up with a few friends. The wait times can be quite lengthy as it is a popular restaurant, but I've been hearing people rave about Chubby Cattle so we decided to give it a try. We arrived at 6p on a Friday and ended up waiting for about an hour. The esthetic and atmosphere of the restaurant is fun and lively. However, I was extremely disappointed with the way management runs this restaurant. There is a 90 minute time limit to dine and management starts the clock immediately either when you walk in or sit down at your table. There is a complete lack of consideration for first timers as we had time spent with our server going over a variation of things (ie. walking us through the menu, how to order, advising of the leftover policy, informing us of the self serve stations, etc.). During the entire dining experience we felt overwhelmed and consistently rushed. We were sat at a table in a small side room with one door entry/exit way. Multiple times while we were dining, I could see management standing or peering through the doorway and giving our server an intense stare down. After each of these moments, we could feel the pressure on our server as he would try to kindly remind of us how many minutes we have left to dine. This was so uncomfortable for us. We couldn't even enjoy our food as we had to place several rush orders, crowd our grill to try to cook as much as we can, and stuff our faces at record speed. I wanted to love this restaurant, but I was so frustrated at the end of it all. As a wagyu AYCE restaurant, prices are NOT cheap. So we had spent a lot of money...to wait in line, not be able to actually taste the food, have management consistently hovering over our shoulders, and be rushed out of the restaurant. It seems like this establishment values their profits above customer service and experience. The only star given goes to our server, Josh. He was extremely polite, personable, knowledgeable of the menu, and helpful regarding any questions we had. Management even got flustered with him as they were trying to get us out of the restaurant all while Josh was attempting to promote their own rewards program (and my friends even signed up)... I don't have the slightest desire to return after this experience. Until management can be reworked, I think I'll pass. read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Front of house - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

The best AYCE wagyu place in Irvine (in Jamboree Diamond plaza) Quality meats, good service, nice ambiance. Come around 5pm to avoid long line. read more

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Went here for my dad's 60th birthday and it was a very fun experience! My foodie sister loves this place and it was my first time going so I had high expectations. The whole restaurant is super busy but that doesn't distract from all the sides and drinks that you can serve yourself. (The samurai milk tea was perf!!! And I loved getting the pickled veggies to eat with the grilled meat which was also all very delicious) The staff was constantly grabbing our empty plates so we had just the right amount of space for our meats and our plates. They came out to sing for my dad and it was super loud and fun! Their birthday song is so funny Overall, I had a great experience! I can see why this place is so highly rated! read more

Came here for dinner around 4:30pm to avoid the long wait so we only had to wait about 15 minutes. We chose the Platinum Tier for $98 per person. Overall a fun experience with some unique meats/dishes (stone axe full blood wagyu tongue, wagyu uni caviar nigiri, Hokkaido uni mentaiko). I personally didn't think platinum was worth it since the stone axe full blood wagyu tongue was not my style (chewy, too soft, and really had a tongue-like texture). The Hokkaido uni mentaiko had a cool presentation, but not my fave. Their unlimited meat options were pretty good, but nothing astounding and memorable. I think I only really liked 2 or 3 of their meat options. My fave meat of the night was the A5 short rib thick cut. I also enjoyed the Argentina shrimp (only cuz it was slightly sweet/tasty and my husband peeled it for me)! The salmon carpaccio and salmon nigiri was average (didn't have a strong salmon taste and didn't seem super fresh) The self service station is fun - a good variety of veggies like mushrooms, edamame, radish and desserts/fruit. The sauce bar was pretty average. Service was interesting. At first they helped to cook the specialty meats, but then they stopped midway, so some of the meats got burnt. They are also really strict on the 90 minute limit for a table. The clock pretty much starts right when you get seated (even before they start explaining the menu and before you get your first order on the table) read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

Lots of variety, clean, nice service, quality self-serve area for sides, dessert, drinks, etc. My only complaint is with the membership communication. I bought it online wanting to go to Mikiya often, but pretty soon after I bought the membership, Mikiya pulled OUT of it all together! I missed the chance to get 3,000 points for my birthday meal because of the lack of communication that Mikiya was even pulling out. It was a mess. I told my server. She tried to get the manager to do something about it, but the manager did not do anything about it, unfortunately. Regardless, our server was very nice. I do love the choices and variety. It's just that it's pricey to go there even with the membership discount because I can only eat so much in one sitting for it to be worth it, besides on special occasions, maybe, of which I sadly missed out on. read more

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My husband and I decided to try this location for my birthday dinner. It was a Sunday night. We joined the waitlist at 530pm and got seated at 6pm. We decided to go with the gold menu and we were happy with that. My husband loves beef tongue so when we're eating somewhere with good beef tongue, that's all he'll really order. The other variety was perfect for me. I really enjoyed the Tom Yum soup. I always order some seafood on the side(squid, shrimp, scallops) and add to the soup so it's kind of like a mini hot pot for me. The self serve area is a little cramped. So you're bumping shoulders to get things when it's crowded, which it's usually always crowded. The service was amazing. Our server was Andy. He was attentive the entire time. He cooked meats when he saw our grill empty and let us know if he was going to disappear for a few minutes while tending other tables. He was always moving. Also very informative. Most of the meats are coated in a lemon aioli of some sort. I love citrus so it didn't bother me but my husband wasn't a fan of it. I ate a lot of the A4 brisket. The wagyu steak was tough and too chewy, I don't recommend that cut. Everything else was great. I one thing that keeps me from coming to the chubby chains more often is the very strict time limit. It's 90 minutes total, last call at 70 minutes. I don't get out with my husband alone very often. So when we can enjoy a meal without our kids, I like to actually enjoy it. No matter how great service was, I always feel rushed. I hate it. I get that there's a wait and they want to turn over tables quickly to make more money but for the price they charge, I'd want a 120 minute limit. I was already put off when 120 minute limits were put in place but more are leaning towards 90 minutes and that's just pushing it in my opinion. But besides the time restraint, the food and service was amazing. Definitely worth a try. read more

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Service is impeccable. Our server cooked all of our meats for us and everything was so so SO tender. I feel like theres not much to say, the food kinda speaks for itself. read more

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We've been to the Rowland one, but not this one. The ambiance of the whole thing inside is great! Service was fast and attentive as usual. We had Jason and he was informative on what meats to get. How to cook them and the membership program. It's a bit smaller than the Rowland location, but has the same great meat quality and service. Would come back! read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

Went with a group of about 20 on a Saturday afternoon around 3 PM. The service was very good and the staff did a great job accommodating such a large group (shout out to Kurt speaking viet), the food itself though was pretty underwhelming. The limited quantity premium meats that you're only allowed to order once for the table were chewey but good. After that plate though, most of the other meats felt pretty subpar. The aesthetic of the restaurant is very cool and definitely one of its stronger points. The artwork covering the walls adds a lot to the atmosphere, although once you actually look at it, reeks of AI generated art and becomes hard not to notice once you start thinking about it. My biggest issue with the layout was the self serve area where you get drinks, sides, sauces, desserts, etc. It is WAY too cramped, shuffling and bumping and grinding, all it was missing was some R Kelly at that point. We were there around 3 PM on a Saturday when the restaurant wasn't even particularly busy, and it was already difficult to move around. I can't imagine what that area is like during peak dinner hours. One thing I would definitely recommend is keeping a close eye on your time while you're there. The dining experience is timed, and it goes by surprisingly fast, especially with a large group. I would recommend continuously ordering or at least always having something in the order queue, even if it's just a small order. Between waiting for food and everyone getting up for drinks, sides, sauces, and other items from the cramped self serve area, you can use up more of your dining time than you realize. Just something to be mindful of so you can actually make the most of the experience. Overall, the service and atmosphere was solid, but the meat quality after the limited premium selections and the cramped self serve setup brought the experience down quite a bit for me. For a restaurant built around premium all you can eat Wagyu, I expected the meat itself to be the highlight. As of right now, not on the recommend list, best way to describe it would be "aight". read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - VIP A4 Wagyu, with caviar. Very very very underwhelming (very). - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

Had the best time for my son's birthday. He enjoys Wagyu so much so we had to try the new local Chubby Cattle! We arrived at 7:40pm was told the wait was about an hour but closer to 9pm seating time and last call at 9:30, closes at 10pm. We got seated at 8:40. Hostess was helpful in helping us choose between the menus. There was arcade games in the front to play while you wait. Neat! We opted for the gold $65 with the member discount x2, $78 without. My younger son was half off. The Japanese Wagyu cuts were great, scallops, sushi, carpaccio, the Argentina shrimp were delicious. Our server Kenny was amazing. He was helpful, cooked for us and showed us his favorite sauce which was delicious! Loved the self serve all you can eat station with veggies, dessert, fruit, drinks, ice cream, cheese corn, Wagyu burgers etc. We loved the birthday song. What a blast! Such a fun experience! read more

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We visited this restaurant for lunch with friends and opted for the golden package, as we preferred a lighter meal. Although the restaurant was very busy, we only had to wait forty-five minutes for our table of six, which felt quite reasonable compared to the two-hour waits I have experienced at other Chubby Cattle locations. The restaurant is very clean and the staff were friendly. I felt the condiment bar was not as extensive as at other locations I have visited, but the meat selection is decent and the food arrived promptly after we placed our orders through the system. I would certainly recommend trying this place, and I wish you luck with the wait time. I believe this is the only location that does not utilize member NFT reservations. read more

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This review is strictly for their togo bento box. We found a solid deal on Postmates for takeout. It was for their wagyu curry + beef gyudon bento which also came with rice and a side of seaweed salad and kimchi. They gave us generous portions as our takeout bentos were extra heavy. However, once we opened our bentos, we found that there was ONLY beef curry..the gyudon was not included. We paid a few dollars extra for the variety so that was disappointing. If they had ran out of gyudon then at least let us know. As for the taste, the curry was decent. The flavors were there and it paired well with the rice. The wagyu beef in the curry was too chewy, I had a hard time biting through the pieces. The sides were okay. Nothing special. Overall bento experience was a bit disappointing. Would have loved to try the gyudon as well, but since the curry was so average we will most likely skip the bento/rice box takeouts from here. read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Japanese Curry Wagyu Bento They were supposed to include Gyudon but only gave us curry.. - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

ANDY IS THE MF GOAT! I've been to Chubby Cattle Irvine plenty of times, but Andy absolutely killed it. Bro wasn't just our server, he was our personal chef, grill master, A5 specialist, and hype man all in one! The way he was cooking our A5 premium cuts had me questioning why I've been allowed to touch the grill myself this whole time. Everything was cooked perfectly, and he was locked in the entire night making sure our whole group was taken care of. But seriously, Andy's service was incredible. Super attentive, friendly, and just made the whole dinner way more fun. I've had plenty of good service here before, but Andy straight up raised the bar and just stood out from beyond the rest HUGE SHOUTOUT TO ANDY! You're the man. We'll definitely be asking for you next time! UNTIL THEN!! ^-^ read more

Tried the middle tier option. Great and fast service!! They grill the meat for you. The meats are high quality. The wait was shorter than expected but we did go around 4:30pm. Great ambiance. The ventilation is great. You don't smell like good kbbq after the dinner. Here are only a few pics of what we ate. read more

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The place is very exciting and busy altogether, but the eating experience is the same. It is not a relaxed environment as I felt like the whole experience is a bit rushed. I understand the use of a time limit, but with a large party of 9, and a 90 minute limit that starts as soon as you are seated at your table, not even after you start ordering, the rush takes away from the high end and lavish dining experience. We paid for a more premium menu, so I would hope that for $80/person, we wouldn't be rushed out of the restaurant as soon as the tablet hits 90 minutes. The food is amazing. So many different types of meats, sushis, appetizers, and desserts that you can choose from and help yourself to. I love the froyo machine, but there was only vanilla at the time since chocolate was empty and did not know when it would be refilled. The self serve area is extremely tight and gets crowded at times. Extremely inconvenient spacing as people are coming from all directions to grab rice, drinks, sides, sauces, and desserts. read more

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Update (9/12/26): Someone on their team messaged me and asked for details of my visit, particularly the "timing of your dining experience" with the date, time, reservation name, table number, and receipt. Makes you wonder-- how does checking the timing actually play a role in how my dining experience went? Are they actually going to do something to remedy this or cross reference whether or not I dined here and if things are really how they transpired? In the instances which I have had a negative dining experience, someone reached out to apologize without asking for so much information. I also received a DM from another user about how many Chubby Cattle's reviews are very suspiciously formulated, and the lower reviews get pushed down. See it for yourself. Regardless, this whole experience has created a sour mark for me. ------ First time at this location and I'm not keen on returning any time soon, especially after comparing this to my experience at Wagyu Factory, their other Chubby Group establishment. The atmosphere and interior decoration are nice, but a facade that fails to mask the many issues in the restaurant. The restaurant was extremely loud and I could barely hear my server since he didn't project his voice- I had to keep asking him to repeat what he said. I didn't like being asked twice about upgrading to become a member. It seemed like a timeshare presentation as the benefits kept being emphasized. When I dined at Wagyu Factory two days prior, the server asked my group if we were celebrating anything (which was a yes), but when I dined at Chubby Cattle, the server did not ask us about celebrations when we did have a birthday to celebrate. I noticed tables around us were sung to for their birthdays, so I guess if you want that service, then you have to speak up somewhere in between your timeshare presentation. I also think it's odd that the time limit starts before the server speaks to you, so if this is your first time here and you have questions (like my group), then you're losing time. Our grill was on high but the meat cooked very slowly. It took 15-20 minutes for the grill to heat up the first set of meat we placed down, so we were sitting there waiting since it's such a small grill. It was around 35 minutes into our meal when the meat actually started cooking at a respectable time. Our server also commented "your meat is overcooked" at one point, which was off-putting because it wasn't charred or burned, and even so, everyone has different meat temp preferences. There was no ice in the soda machine, and the ice cream machine wasn't working correctly because the ice cream came out very liquid and with ice crystals, like a melted slush. The slushy machine was the same- thin and liquid. The self-serve aisle is very narrow. If this was Japan then sure, 2-3 people could walk side by side with enough space. I noticed a lot of people had to walk sideways because they couldn't maneuver between people standing at the sauce or veggie station. Takoyaki barely had octopus in it. Lobster dumplings were forgettable. The restroom is also oddly placed after the employee station where they place the dish bins and other plates. I'm not sure how sanitary that could be with people walking to and from the bathroom consistently. I was surprised that our server gave us our bill while we were still eating. We had over 30 minutes left of the meal (sat down at 5:02PM and the bill was printed at 5:53PM) and plenty of meat on the table to get through. He came back shortly and asked if I wanted to pay by card or Apple Pay. It gave us a poor impression and we felt that they were hinting us to wrap it up. Overall, the customer service and experience was *extremely lacking*- weird that there's so many reviews shouting out their server and how great their experience was. The only positive that I can list is that our empty trays were quickly cleared by staff walking past our table, and that there's different tea options. read more

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How many 5 star reviews do they have? There is a reason for it. Only gripe is no reservations so plan accordingly. Would be nice if they incorporated the YELP waiting list option on the app considering they use YELP at the door. Other than that, the food and service are phenomenal and such a fantastic spot. Also, parking can be rough HOWEVER there is a large parking structure that is next to the center that is for the center and is free. Park there and walk through the side entrance and it's a 30-60 second walk depending on your walking speed. Very easy. Don't waste your time looking for parking in the lot. read more

I'll review this from start to finish. Showed up at the plaza at 12 thinking since it was raining, the restaurant would be less busy than usual. Nope, the plaza parking was packed and took me 20 minutes to find parking. Once I was able to put my name down, the wait ballooned to about 40 minutes. Hostess was nice and the waiting area had a couple amenities which I appreciated (fighting game arcade and some tea). Once we were called we waited inside for about 5-10 more minutes as our table was getting ready. It was cool seeing all the dry aged stuff in the front. We were a party of 2 and ordered off the gold menu. You get 1 round of special meat order and 1 special dish. We had the a5 short rib and the wagyu uni caviar nigiri. That nigiri was amazing. Shout out to our server Jason who recommended it. Jason also cooked the a5 meats so we don't mess up an expensive cut like that. It was cooked perfectly to our request of medium rare. We ordered all the tablet recommendations for beef and then some other ones. I'd say the wagyu steak was my least favorite. That just reminded me of a cheap chuck steak. Everything else was amazing though and lived up to the hype everyone else is saying. Wagyu nigiri was my favorite, but the yellowtail carpaccio came in a close 2nd. The beef tongue platter was probably the best beef tongue I've had at an ayce bbq place. Honorable mentions to the brisket, a3 cube and top blade steak. I had some of their gyudon and burger in the self serve area. Both were fantastic. The drinks were also really good. I tried all their teas and the passionfruit one was my favorite. Pretty cool there's no extra charge for these. The only reason why this isn't a 5 star was we didn't always get what we ordered on the tablet. The eating time limit is quite strict. So the multiple times (about 4 times) we didn't get our order, that's just wasting your eating time sitting idle. Shout out to our server Jason again that when we brought it up, he put in an override order and we got our food within minutes. I would never go to an a la carte japanese bbq place again. The value and service here is insane. read more

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Our very first time here with a good friend last night and it was 100 out of 10 experience thanks to Emily! Stellar service, she was on top of it, what a pro and also cooked our specialty meats perfectly! We thoroughly enjoyed dinner with the various meats and sides. We absolutely loved the self service area as well. We had the platinum and it was well worth the money. Absolutely delicious, great quality food, loved the selection of drinks, clean and great vibes, and I cannot stress enough what an amazing service from Emily we had. We also appreciate the ones who were getting our food and clearing dishes! Perfect night out. Thanks for a super fun first time experience read more

Shoutout to our server Connor! He was super duper cool and helpful about our questions on thr membership, menu, etc. We came to celebrate my sister's birthday and got the Diamond set. There's several options to choose from, but the self-serve area is very narrow and crowded sometimes. Nonetheless, we'll so be back! read more

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

Elisa is nice and professional Serve us good , helping to cook. Food is delicious and fresh Highly recommend read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Happy after dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

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Andy was absolutely phenomenal! From the moment we sat down, he was incredibly friendly, attentive, and welcoming. He consistently checked on us, made sure we had everything we needed, and provided genuinely outstanding service throughout the entire meal. His positive attitude and attention to detail really stood out, and you can tell he genuinely cares about giving his guests a great experience. The food was also excellent. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and high quality, and we were really impressed with the overall meal. The atmosphere made the experience even more fun too. The anime and sumo-inspired vibe gives the restaurant a really unique personality and makes it feel energetic and memorable without being over the top. Between the amazing food, awesome ambiance, and Andy's 10/10 service, this was a fantastic experience all around. We would absolutely come back and would definitely hope to have Andy as our server again. read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

Waited 2 hours to get seated for a party of 2 on a Saturday night, as expected since it's one of the better bbq spots in OC. Despite how busy it was, our server Emily was super attentive and made us feel welcomed by giving us recommendations. The food was served promptly and good quality. Definitely coming back read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

First time trying this Chubby Cattle location, and I have to say, I'm impressed. The service and ambiance were great. It felt a lot different from the other locations I've been to in the past. The restaurant felt more spread out, with plenty of room and a really comfortable atmosphere. We opted for the Silver menu, and I have to say, I think the price is worth it. I've tried all the other menu options before, so I wanted to give the last one a shot. When it comes to BBQ, I'm pretty simple with my meat choices. I just like what's good. The brisket, tongue, and thin-sliced steak were definitely my go-to choices this time around. But honestly, the service was what really stood out. Our waiter provided some of the best service I've experienced at any BBQ joint. Super attentive, friendly, and on top of everything. Overall, really impressed with this location and definitely would come back. read more

This was my first time at chubby cattle and second time visiting a restaurant in the chubby group The food was great. I really enjoyed the sauces, sides, vegetables, drinks, and especially the meats. The meats were high quality and my favorite was the rib. I ordered from the gold menu. My only gripe was the meats had too much sauce but it was quickly solved by my server. The ambiance was decent. It was a little too warm for me. Service: my server was Tae. He was amazing. Attentive and very pleasant. He was not too pushy regarding upselling or selling anything. I have heard from many others that the servers here can be very pushy. Fortunately, Tae was not and the experience was amazing read more

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

This was my first time trying Chubby Cattle in Irvine and I honestly loved it! I've been to a few other Chubby Group spots but I think this location might be my favorite so far. Our server Ryan E was amazing! He recommended some of his favorite meats for us to try and every single one was so good. He even helped cook some of the meat for us so we could actually relax and eat, which I feel like rarely happens at other AYCE KBBQ places lol. It definitely made the experience feel a lot nicer. We came for my boyfriend's birthday since he has the Chubby Club membership and I was honestly so surprised that you get an entire meal free for your birthday! Considering the Silver menu's around $50, it makes the membership so worth it. The food was great, the service was great, and it ended up being such a great birthday dinner. Definitely coming back! read more

This is our Second time coming. First time we went with Platinum and this time we got the Gold set. Both option are fantastic but you can't go wrong with the Gold set if you're looking for value and quality. The food comes out fresh and quick even on busy nights. We were sat in the VIP room which had a nice private ambiance and was easy to talk to my significant other. Would definitely recommend getting the membership to receive discounts if you plan to come often. read more

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Chubby Cattle in Irvine is a fun, lively Korean BBQ spot that my wife and I took our two boys (ages 3 and 8 months) to this week. The ambiance is really energetic -- walking in feels like stepping into the streets of a busy Korean market. It's colorful, bustling, and full of life. It's a very cool vibe, though probably not the best choice for a quiet date night. Service was solid and attentive throughout. I especially liked the ordering screens at the table and how they moved beverages, rice, and other common items to a convenient self-serve section. That helped things move smoothly. We didn't have any special drinks this time, but the soft drinks were good. The food was excellent overall. The meats were the highlight -- we did the Diamond menu and really enjoyed the A5 and thin-cut wagyu. They cooked up beautifully. We also tried the sushi, which was good but not quite at the level of a dedicated sushi restaurant. The selection was excellent across the board. At about $100 per person it's not cheap, but we appreciated that young kids eat free based on height, so our three-year-old didn't cost anything extra. That said, it isn't the most kid-friendly setup. You have to leave your stroller outside, the quarters are pretty tight, and toddlers don't always do great with cook-at-the-table concepts. Still, the quality of the meats made for a good family meal overall. I'd recommend Chubby Cattle if you're looking for solid KBBQ in Irvine, especially if you don't have young kids with you. Ambiance: 4/5 Service: 4.5/5 Drinks: 4/5 Food: 4.5/5 Value: 3.5/5 Consistency: N/A read more

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

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I came here to celebrate my birthday, and unfortunately the experience was disappointing due to a few issues with communication and service. Our group had two Chubby Cattle memberships that we planned to use. When we spoke with our server about the redemptions, it was never clearly explained to us that only one membership redemption could be used overall. Because of that misunderstanding, I ended up not being able to receive my free birthday meal. Had the policy been clearly explained from the beginning, we could have planned accordingly and avoided the confusion. Another issue was how rushed we felt during our meal. I understand that the restaurant may have time limits for dining, especially when it is busy, but one person who I believe was a manager repeatedly made us feel pressured to finish our food because they were very focused on the time limit. We were there celebrating a birthday, so instead of being able to relax and enjoy the experience, it felt like we were constantly being reminded that we needed to hurry. I understand restaurants have policies regarding memberships, redemptions, and dining times, and I have no problem following them. My issue is that these policies should be communicated clearly before or at the beginning of the meal, especially when membership benefits are involved. Overall, what was supposed to be an enjoyable birthday dinner ended up feeling confusing and rushed. I hope management can improve communication between staff and guests so others don't have a similar experience. read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

Food was excellent. Variety of meats to choose from including seafood. Jason was very helpful. Got me a chubby club plus member for 40 bucks. Good food, good atmosphere for friends and family to enjoy. read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

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

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

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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