Ellyzha A.

10/10 overall - from quality of the meats/sides, service, and ambiance. Our server Patrick was very attentive! We celebrated my dad's birthday there yesterday evening. It was my first time! It was not my sister or parents' first rodeo at Chubby Cattle. Can't wait to come back more often! What an epic experience. Of note, restroom was very clean.

Eunice T.

Food overall was not bad, but it feels like something was missing. My favorite was the nigiri and hand roll. I did not really enjoy the meat selection since it was on the tougher side (we ordered gold). The layout of the restaurant did not help with the dining experience. Staff were very friendly and service was great though! TLDR summary: It's not worth long drive or over 1hr wait. Design of the interior is cute; however, the restaurant space is a bit cramped. There's no space to wait inside, so you'll have to stand outside/walk around the plaza to kill time. Although the booth design looks nice and offers plenty of privacy, I did not like how small it made me feel while dining. Maybe the space will feel more "open" if they remove the booth pillars (idk, I'm not an interior designer)? The height of the table/seat is not very short-people friendly. It would help if they add an optional seat cushion, so it gives an extra inch to help with those with short upper body torso. The lighting was also very distracting because it was flickering the whole time. The sides/self serve station is in the back, and it also feels a bit cramped there due to the layout. As for the food, I only liked the mapo tofu out of all the stuff I grabbed from the back. The curry meat was wayyyy too big, chunky, and tough. The veggie selection was not very appealing. I guess I had higher expectation because one of the workers at wagyu master hyped up this chubby cattle location. (& also I really liked that the Vegas location had the drinks up front for those who are waiting).

Whitney T.

Finally got to try chubby cattle for the first time on Friday! I think we got really lucky joining the waitlist around 4pm because I didn't have to wait at all Got to hit the drum before getting seated which I thought was cool. Loved the japanese yakiniku ambiance when you first walk in! We got seated in a high chair bar area for a party of two. It wasn't a booth table but I thought it was very spacious sitting next to my partner. We got the gold tier. The special orders/dishes were really good. I liked my uni caviar wagyu one and my bf liked the foie gras wagyu. We really loved the beef tongue and the thick cut short ribs! Honestly they were all pretty good quality meat, however I can't name them all because I was too busy eating! I loved dipping them in the house made sauce on the table. I also loved some of the nigiri options that were ordered. They have a-lot of self serve complimentary options: rice, soft serve ice cream, mapo tofu/curry soups, miso soup, slushee machine, fountain drinks, milk teas! They even had fruit; kimchi, radish, edamame, seaweed salad, lettuce, and more. It was a bit hot inside when we were dining in, but I just had more iced drink refills to help with that. There were also a couple of menu items that were out of stock, so unfortunately we weren't able to try everything I wanted to on the menu. Overall I had a great experience for my first time dining here! Would definitely come back the next time I'm craving Japanese bbq!

Hubert L.

I came for my birthday, sponsored by my wife! I was very excited so we came during a weekday to dodge the wait. Unfortunately the wait still sucked (40mins). But that's ok, builds anticipation. The inside of the store has at least 15 tables. However, I was not a fan of the layout. Too dark, too cramped per table. That being said, not like the tables were small or anything. They have a bunch of free snacks ("free") in the front. The mapo tofu and curry were offered. Curry was kinda mid but mapo tofu was fire. Rice and slushy also dispensed! We got "gold" tier. Though you can get A5 cuts for ayce, the A5 cuts offered are knuckle and brisket. The 2 cuts which are considered quite "lean". Even though marbling is quite beautiful on these cuts, due to the cut they weren't exactly melt in your mouth- they were tender for sure, but not as soft as Prime Ribeye, or A5 ribeye. I felt for the most part, the cuts were decent, but for $72 it's hard to justify the price. If it was A5 shinshin or ribeye or flank I could say it's worth it. the service was phenomenal though! really loved that. Our server was so nice, offered to cook for us, move our table, etc. and was super friendly.

Colleen L.

Had a really great experience here recently. My group of 6 came in for lunch and everything from the food to the service was great. Heads up, there is a long wait and they don't do resy. Prepare to wait up to an hour for lunch. But worth! The meat and other menu items were high quality and fresh and there was a good variety to choose from, so we had plenty of options for the table. Everything came out quickly and was nicely presented. One thing you must order from the menu: lobster rolls. I also really liked the overall atmosphere. It has a lively, izakaya feel, noisy but somehow still enjoyable. Service was friendly and attentive throughout. Our server was helpful with recommendations and checked in on us without being overly attentive or making us feel rushed. He did forget a few items but made up for it by bringing us extra items towards the end of our meal. Overall, a really solid bbq spot. Great food, good service and a nice atmosphere. If you don't mind the smokiness, great place for lunch or dinner.

Jonathan B.

It was a 2-hour wait when we got here. It was worth the wait though because all the meat was very fresh and tender. I especially liked the beef tongue. Even better is that they offer jasmine milk tea for free. The other offerings like their sushi and appetizers were also good. I tried the calamari and salmon nigiri, which don't order too much or you'll get full. It was a nice experience but I wouldn't come back on a regular basis cuz I'm broke.

Sophia S.

We came in with some friends and were served by Mason, who was really friendly and helped cook some of our nicer dishes! We had a wonderful time and he made sure to check in on us throughout. We particularly loved the Wagyu short rib from the gold menu and we also had points we redeemed for the A5 striploin which was also fun to eat with the ikura nigiri. We got to sit in the house party area since we came in on a weekday and it was awesome to get such nice seats for our party!

Kristina B.

Chubby Cattle, you have been our #1 favorite restaurant since our first visit at the start of this year. I will continue to write you all the best reviews. It truly changed our standards for any BBQ restaurants, because we don't go to any other spots anymore. Lol. We are fortunate that Chubby is a short drive away from home. Exceptionally friendly, fast service! Tiffany helped us out, and she gave us such an incredible experience! She always checked on us & helped with our cooking. Your food orders will fly out of the kitchen pretty fast. The meats are fresh, never come out frozen, and all the other foods (sushi, sashimi, hot foods) are always delicious. The foods in the back are always fresh & replenished. I absolutely loved the milk tea and the new refreshing citrusy iced tea (I forgot the flavor!). Tips for any newcomers: If you're overwhelmed with what to order from their extensive menu, ask your server for any suggestions of what to try! The servers are also so friendly that they can help you cook (if it's not crazy busy), or at least get you started on how the grilling works. If you can, try visiting during the middle of the week (Mon-Thur) so you won't have the craziest wait time. My longest wait ever was 3 hours on a Saturday, but it was worth it in my opinion. On the weekends, you'll have to expect the long wait since people are out & about, and the shopping outlet is across the way. Anyway, Chubby Cattle has become our monthly date spot, our celebrate-a-special-occasion spot, and the place we take ALL family & friends who are visiting from out-of-town. Fam/friends who visit ALWAYS ask to go back to Chubby, and we take them back because it's another reason to exceed our once a month dinner date visit. haha. We already have an ongoing list of friends who are wanting to try it for the first time, because of how much we hype this place up. Chubby Cattle, please never leave us. If anything, open up another spot on the Peninsula side for our other fam & friends. I know you'd do just fine.

Joanne L.

I think my pictures say enough about the quality. It's really hard to justify paying $65 ($78 without the member price) for yakiniku like this. At this point, I honestly regret getting the membership because I haven't enjoyed either Wagyu Master or Chubby Cattle. I was also disappointed to find out that all Mikiya locations in California are excluded from the membership, despite being listed on the official website. That feels very misleading. The waitlist was another issue. I checked in around 1:45 PM on a Saturday, only to find out they had already cut the line and the dinner waitlist wouldn't reopen until 4 PM. Their hours say they're open all day, so they should clearly indicate that the waitlist closes from 2-4 PM. We came back at 3:20 PM and there was already a line. Even after the 4 PM reopening, they only seated about five tables at first, so we didn't get seated until 4:45 PM. We were seated at the bar by the entrance, where it was very hot, and the music was so loud it felt like a rave. Our server was attentive, but the overall experience was not enjoyable. The only things I liked were the A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Short Rib, beef tongue, Argentina shrimp, and A5 Wagyu Uni Caviar Nigiri. The A5 brisket and M8-9 Wagyu Otoro were particularly disappointing. The A5 knuckle was better but cut way too thick. I also questioned the quality of the "A5" meat because it was surprisingly tough and looked nothing like the photos. I even had to ask what some of the cuts were because they looked completely different. I've been to the Monterey Park location, which was slightly better, but the meat quality was still disappointing aside from the special cuts. I won't be returning to this location.

Mimi L.

We celebrated my sister's birthday at Chubby Cattle, and our first visit exceeded our expectations! We had heard so many great things about this place, and it was the perfect spot to celebrate. The food was amazing, but what made the experience even more memorable was our waiter, Travis. He was funny, kind, and attentive, constantly checking in to make sure we were having a great time. That level of care isn't something you experience every day when dining out, and we truly appreciated it. Thank you, Travis and the Chubby Cattle team, for making my sister's birthday so special. We'll definitely be back!

Mike L.

My wife and a friend of our's went to this Chubby Cattle a month ago. It's in a Asian strip mall complex with a 99 Ranch and other restaurants, it's also a block away from the San Francisco Premium Outlets (They call is SF Premium but it's in Livermore). We went on a Saturday afternoon, and put our names down on a waitlist, and we went over to the Outlets and did some shopping and more importantly walking to build up an appetite for AYCE. So it's not like we waited at or in front of the restaurant the whole time. We came back about 2 hours later and we got seated. There's a tablet screen at our table to make orders and there's also an area where you can get milk teas, fruit, sliders and other side dishes and a machine that despenses rice that you can eat with curry. My group tried to order as much as we could for variety sake while focusing on the Wagyu. The wagyu especially the O-Toro seems to be fattier pieces of meat than other beef items, so over the grill it the flames would flare up over the heat, so be safe and careful and know with those flames the meat will cook quickly. The meat, especially the wagyu was very yummy and fresh. You can order 10 items every 10 minutes, so if you really want to eat your money's worth be prepared. I recommend the marinated raw fish that you could order as a nigiri, as a hand roll or as carpaccio. Something to keep in mind, they have paid memberships where there are certain perks to it (e.g. preferrential seating, rewards, etc.) however like most rewards programs you need to go a lot and/or spend a lot of money for it to be worth the rewards. There's also a free program where you can accrue points, we liked the experience but probably wouldn't go enough to make a paid membership worth it. Good experience and addition to the area, hope you don't have to wait 2 hours.

Curtis W.

This is my third time here so I figure it's time to finally drop a review. If it's your first time: this is grill-it-yourself Japanese-style yakiniku BBQ restaurant, and any server would happily explain the how-to, menu set options (starting at $58 or $50 w/ membership) and preferences, and membership information + pricing info. The restaurant has self-serve ordering via a touchscreen mounted on a swivel, and orders for each item comes to your table within 1-3 minutes. Food and meat options are consistent with high quality thin and thick cuts, nigiri, sashimi, fried apps, and even optional hot pot boilers with soup options like tom yum and seafood broth. There are 3 menu sets with the latter two offering additional food options. One thing I love about this restaurant and brand is the marketing and design in the exterior, signage, and even interactive menus on the touchscreens, in addition to their membership loyalty program. The restaurant is often busy and popular though. There was a ~200 minute waitlist when we last checked: so get in early within 5 miles via the Yelp app! We saw the host put the in-person kiosk back inside by 5:30pm on a Saturday because the queue got too long! We even saw a customer continue to put their name in as host was putting it away despite the host warning them that it was a 3-4+ hour wait . The food quality of the meats and nigiris are consistently great, though with so many food options it's easy to get food coma too quick. My guilty pleasure is always the milk tea on tap, which is sweet, addicting, and full of calories! The Tom Yum soup was plentiful with shrimp, clams and calamari inside, but I think I'd skip the hot pot next time to fully endulge in the meat bbq and nigiris! Our server Cici today was super attentive and friendly. Upon ordering, she prompted us if we had any nut allergies (which was great cause my partner does!), and even noticed and mentioned that I had enough points from my membership for a reward, which earned us a free b1g1 free meal! We have a Chubby silver membership and while the drinks are already free, she was able to swap the free drinks perk with a A5 Striploin special dish for us! I loved that she and the team often checked in with a smile and made sure our experience was splendid while frequently clearing the trays and refreshing napkins and grill plates. It's always a pleasure dining here, thank you!

Chansoleda S.

Be prepared to wait! Came here on a Sunday at 12:00 and didn't get seated until 1:42pm and we were a party of 2. This was our second time here and knew that there would be a long wait. If you are coming in a larger group I would expect the wait to be longer. The restaurant is located within a shopping plaza, so while we waited we just walked through 99 ranch market and bought some snacks. If you're familiar with ace bbq places, the overall dining is the same. You can order your main meats through a tablet and I do enjoy the convenience of being able to get up and get our own side dishes/drinks. The meats come really quick and you're able to order 10 meats at a time every 5 mins. Our server Raymond was awesome! He always came by to check on us and made sure we had everything we needed. Other servers also come by when walking past and grab your empty plates which is great. Overall, our dining experience was great! The only thing I would say is that it does get pretty stuffy inside due to the lack of ventilation.