Have been wanting to try Chubby Cattle for a while and decided to give it a try and use my free birthday reward and had a wonderful time! We made the drive from the Peninsula to the East Bay, and joined the waitlist at around 4:30 on a Monday and got seated about 20 minutes later. Definitely recommend coming at 4:30, because when I checked the waitlist at around 6-6:30, they were already filled up for the night. It was just my boyfriend and I dining, so we got bar seats which I thought was perfect for two people. We were pretty familiar with the format, but our server still walked us through the ordering process. The birthday reward covers one silver tier menu, but I decided to pay and upgrade to gold. I personally appreciate that everything is ordered by yourself on an iPad because you don't have to wait around to place another round of orders. If you think this is regular kbbq/jbbq, think again! For the gold tier, you get an option of a specialty appetizer and my boyfriend and I both got the lobster roll. It was pretty good for getting it at a bbq place! You also get one specialty meat, but I'm not remembering which we got. Most of the meats were delicious, but I will say some of them were a bit too salty, but I saw they had options to get the meat plain which I will definitely do next time. They have nigiri and hand rolls here that absolutely exceeded my expectations. All the fish cuts were thick and buttery. The eel handroll was one of the standout dishes for me. The menu here is impressive as you get both variety and quality, something that most places are not able to do in unison. Definitely worth the drive for a special occasion, will definitely be back! read more

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New Chubby Cattle fan here! Treated myself to a birthday celebration here and had an awesome time feasting. The meat quality here is top of the line - the hype is real. Self serve section/ buffet is plentiful and creative (icee dispenser and milk tea?!). 1000% returning. read more

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Food: The meat, squid, and fish were all very good quality and marinated well. Since this is a self-cook experience, everything is prepared at the table, allowing us to cook each item to our preferred level. The meat was tender and flavorful, while the squid had a pleasant texture and the fish tasted fresh and satisfying. These were definitely my favorite dishes of the meal. It's also all-you-can-eat, and the orders always came quickly, making it easy to enjoy a steady variety of food throughout the meal. Service: We were a party of eight, and Cici was our server. She was attentive, friendly, and provided great service throughout the meal. She checked on us regularly, made sure our table had everything we needed, and helped keep the meal running smoothly despite our larger group. Her warm and professional service made the experience even more enjoyable. Ambiance: The restaurant had a fun, energetic atmosphere with plenty of lively conversation and activity. It was especially festive with several birthday celebrations taking place, which added to the cheerful and celebratory mood. The upbeat environment made it a great place for groups and special occasions, while still feeling welcoming and comfortable. read more

We just had the BEST experience here!! They have confirmed Halal meat options, and not just a few, literally TONS of halal meat bbq options. They also have amazing serve yourself sides, boba tea, slushee, and ice cream bar. Their variety of foods is insane with an amazing grill (and great ventilation) in the middle of each table and an iPad for ordering all you can eat meats, nigiri, sashimi, lobster rolls, soups, you name it they have it. Vibes are on point, as soon as we stepped inside it felt like the Japanese restaurants we've visited in Tokyo. It was literally a culinary EXPERIENCE. The cuts were reallyyyy good and the sauces and sides bar had amazing options. I really enjoyed the fresh cut fruit, ice cream, milk teas, miso soup, seaweed salad, edemame, takoyaki, lobster roll, scallops, nigiri, and salmon carpaccio in addition to the BEST cuts of meat I've had to bbq. Jenny was our awesome waitress and helped us cook meats to perfection initially as well. The meats came out really fast and the staff were all very responsive. We can't wait to come back. They have memberships as well for a year round chubby cattle experience . ***We got the gold tier and all the following meats were HALAL: All the A5 meats (about 5 diff cuts) MAM9 Australian read more

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TRAVIS. THAT'S IT. THAT'S THE REVIEW. We came to Chubby Cattle to celebrate my dad's birthday, and everything was going great until our grill started acting like it had a personal vendetta against our family. We were struggling. Confusion. Panic. Despair. At one point, I genuinely thought my dad's birthday dinner was going to end in tragedy. Then Travis appeared. I don't know where he came from. I don't know how he knew we needed help. I'm pretty sure the doors opened, the clouds parted, and a choir started singing somewhere in the distance. This man walked over and fixed our grill situation like it was absolutely nothing. Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear a Chubby Cattle uniform and carry the burden of an entire dining room on their shoulders. Travis didn't just "provide good service." No. Travis restored balance to the universe. He made sure we were taken care of, checked on us, and went above and beyond to make my dad's birthday special. I have eaten at many restaurants in my lifetime. I have encountered servers. I have encountered waiters. I have even encountered some pretty good ones. I have never encountered TRAVIS. If Chubby Cattle is a kingdom, Travis is the rightful king. If customer service is a religion, Travis is the prophet. If humanity ever faces a global crisis, I want Travis in charge. NASA should study this man. The United Nations should appoint him Secretary-General. Harvard should give him an honorary doctorate in Being an Absolute Legend. Five stars feels insulting because there should be a separate rating system exclusively for Travis. /5. Thank you, Travis, for saving our grill, saving our dinner, and quite possibly saving my dad's birthday. Give this man a raise before I personally start a petition. read more

Chubby Cattle - Wagyu set - Barbeque Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Best experiance and great job for Cici. Food is the best for the price. The place feels like im in Tokyo. read more

Chubby Cattle - Barbeque Near Me - Pleasanton, California

First time trying this place & it's totally worth to wait the line at least once to try! The meat are actually good quality for an all you can eat. Different tiers for pricing for quality of meats. I loveee the ambiance inside since they went all out for the design. We waited almost 2 hrs to be seated. I suggest to put yourself on the waitlist the stroll around the outlets since they'll send you a text once your table is ready. read more

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Hands down one of the best AYCE experiences I've had. The A5 Wagyu was absolutely incredible--rich, buttery, and melted in your mouth with every bite. The quality of the meat exceeded expectations, and having unlimited access made the experience even better. What really made the night stand out was the exceptional service. Our server, Raymond, was attentive, friendly, and consistently checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. He kept the experience running smoothly and made us feel well taken care of from start to finish. Between the premium quality meats and outstanding service, this place is definitely worth the visit. If you're a Wagyu lover, this spot is a must-try. Already looking forward to coming back! read more

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I don't usually write reviews, but I wanted to take a minute to say how great . Josh at Chubby in Dublin Ca , was awesome! He gave us really good and fast service and was very friendly and attentive the whole time. He made sure we had everything we needed and made the experience really enjoyable. My friends and I were all very happy with his service. It's always nice when someone is welcoming and takes the time to make sure you're having a good experience. We had a great time and really appreciated how well Josh took care of us. We'll definitely be coming back, and we'll be happy to recommend Chubby to our friends. Thanks again, Josh, for the great service! read more

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Solid all you can eat Japanese grill by Livermore outlets! We did the silver tier and honestly it was pretty great and had plenty more than we could manage anyway. I think only diamond and silver make sense bc gold is only ten dollar less than diamond. Our server Patrick checked in with us several times throughout our meal to make sure we were comfortable. There's also plenty of free stuff in the back like ice cream, tarts, rice, and fruits. I only have one nitpick. The place does have an odd smell when you enter. Not just smoky but like moldy towel. I'm not sure what caused it but it seemed to get worse the further you walk in. read more

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The hype is real with this place. For Father's Day, hubby wanted to check out this place. He's been wanting to try this place out for quite some time, and we happen to be in the area today. We arrived mid-day and the reservation portal was already closed. So he decided to wait until the evening waitlist opened. The wait is no joke, I overheard someone mention coming at 9:30AM to wait for a spot. Anyway, the wait is long but there's plenty to check out in the plaza, and this restaurant is new the San Francisco Premium Outlets. Upon entering you're drawn in by the fast-paced EDM music and the beautiful space made to feel like you're transported to a Japanese food alley full of stalls. There is also bar top seating for individuals and couples. We were seated and greeted by our very sweet server, Van, who walked us through the ordering system. She was also very kind to offer help with cooking the premium meats. The selection was quite impressive and offered a wide assortment of offerings. The range included already prepared foods like: karaage chicken, lobster rolls, hand rolls, Chawanmushi style egg, bibimbap, salads, fried dumplings, and dessert mochi. The experience also included a veggie/fruit/prepared sides along with self-serve soda, a slushy station, soft-serve, and portioned rice machine. I was so impressed with the spread. The meat was delicious and of good quality. We enjoyed the overall experience and will be back. read more

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Look... I'm all for being patient and waiting in line for something good, but I wasn't prepared for a 4 hour wait. We got there 11:10am so 20 minutes before opening and we didn't get seated until after 3pm. We made the drive there so we figured we'd commit to our decision and see if the 4.8/5 star rating is worth it. Food was fine, nothing super memorable. And definitely didn't feel justifiable for the price and the wait. The premium meats were obviously good, and once you're out of those depending on your tier, the meat is tough and chewy. You order on an iPad and honestly, I don't know if they actually brought out what we ordered (one order they missed some dishes, another order it seemed they gave us lamb instead of beef). When we got the bill, the waiter pushed the membership which appears as a discount, but really you're spending the same amount of money regardless. It's all confusing and you feel pressured to sign up. Unless you plan on coming back a lot, I'd skip it. Overall, I'm surprised this place has 4.8/5. That's a bit inflated in my opinion. read more

Chubby Cattle - Outside. 4 hour wait. - Barbeque Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Had such a great experience at Chubby Cattle! This was my first time going, and the service really made the experience even better. Our server, Josh, was incredibly helpful, attentive, and patient with us as we figured everything out. Ethan was also amazing and made sure we were taken care of throughout our visit. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly. Definitely a great spot for a first-timer, and I'll absolutely be back! read more

Wow I was completely blown away and they live up to the hype. I was unsure about the waitlist process since it appeared to change a few times and there were lots of complaints about their system. I came on a Sunday for lunch and got in line at 1030am. They open at 1130 on weekends. I was probably within the first 15 groups in line. Basically you stand in line in order to add your name to their waitlist, which they opened at 11am. You need to physically add your name to the list and then they will text you when ready. I was able to add my name by 11:15am and I was texted to come back at 11:45am. I was informed that I for the last table for the first wave. On weekdays though you were able to join waitlist online if you're within 5 miles of the restaurant. We went with the middle "silver" option and it was definitely the right choice for us. All the meats were incredible and the quality is top notch. Theres also a fountain soda bar, milk teas, salad bar, fruit, and some apps that are self service. My biggest complaint is the area is very high traffic and narrow with very little space to get in and out. They also were wiped out of most items and didn't refill quickly enough. Overall it was a good experience and I would definitely come back again. read more

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We want to thank our server Mason and our host, Nico for their exceptional service! The food was great! We will definitely be back!

Come hungry and bring your appetite! AYCE is never really my jam, so places like this usually come out ahead while I tap out after a round or two. That said, the selection is impressive. There's a huge variety of food options across the board. One thing to keep in mind: the wait can be absolutely unreal on weekends. If you can swing it, try visiting during off-peak hours--maybe midweek, on a school day when it's pouring rain... just sayin'. Is it worth the money, the wait, and the drive? Comme ci, comme ça. For some, the endless food options and all-you-can-eat experience will be worth it. read more

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What can I say. They have EXCELLENT quality of meats and great variety section for the salad bar. The ambiance is very cozy and somehow it is private too. Our server was very attentive to my party needs. However, when we were there many meat and dish item selections were unavailable including some drinks and sauces. Definitely could tell this is catered to the younger clientele (EDM vibes are totally a plus). Would come again but I hope these feedback are adjusted for future visits. Do be on the waitlist. :) Would come again and coming back even more hungry. read more

I want to preface this by saying that the food and our server Cici were both very good! Shoutout to Cici for the amazing and attentive service. The 3 stars is for the waitlist experience as well as the layout and crampness of the restaurant. We came in Saturday at 3pm to get our name on the waitlist for dinner and there was already a long line. By 4pm, we were able to get our name down so we walked over to the outlets. By 5pm, we get a text that our table is ready and we need to check in within 5 minutes so we rushed back to check in. However, when we get there our table was not ready and they said that a table is wrapping up. We ended up wait over 30 mins more. It seemed that this happened to many parties as well since i saw other people visibly frustrated about this. Next, inside the restaurant, the self serve station is in the back where the register, the hallway for the bathroom and kitchen are. So basically everyone is funneling through the same narrow walkway as well as employees hanging out at the registers. It's very chaotic and you can't really get your food comfortably. Because of this, I barely got up to get anything at the self serve station after my initial trip there. I did get up to see if it was any less chaotic back there but it doesn't let up so i went back. Overall, will not be back to this location. Our experience in Rowland Heights was much more enjoyable, this location comes nowhere close. read more

Very small dining areas, my group of 8 waited a little over 2 hours to get seated. All the drinks were delicious, I had the milk tea twice as it was that good. The meats were of high quality, I enjoyed the sushi that were offered too. Beware of the fires in the grill as lots of fat burns off the meat too (shown in video). read more

Chubby Cattle - Barbeque Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Came here on a weekend around 2pm and sadly the waitlist was closed. We came back 2 weeks later on a weekday 10 minutes before they opened and we were 4th in line on the waitlist and seated right away. Score! My first time I ate here was at one of their LA locations and was speechless. Meat quality is incredible. I knew I had to visit this one close to home when it opened. I was actually surprised seeing the inside is not as big and spacious as I thought it would be. That probably explains the crazy wait times and their waitlist closing so quick throughout the day. Just as i remembered, their meat quality is on another level. The price to eat here is definitely very pricey, but worth it. The one thing that I'd say is they were sold out of some appetizers we wanted to order from the menu, like cheese corn and one of the sushi options. An hour into eating, I also went back to the appetizer bar area to get radish paper and lettuce, and surprised to see they were completely out to restock those.. I would like to assume knowing how popular and busy they get on the regular that they would prepare enough to at least not sell out of things like that 1 hr after opening. read more

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AYCE BBQ and sushi! We joined the waitlist at around 4:30 PM and got seated around 7:00 PM. Thankfully, there were plenty of nearby shops to explore while we waited. The restaurant offers great-quality meats, generous sushi portions, friendly service, and endless options to choose from. My belly is very full and happy. read more

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Great Service by our outstanding server Tiffany. She recommended several items on the menu and they were great recommendations. Food was delicious and an added bonus Tiffany took her time and cooked our food for us even though it was busy. Thank you for the experience on how to cook the food right. read more

Superb experience So you are telling me I can get quality and quantity? We came here for a late lunch and was surprised to find that there was a wait. After waiting about 15 minutes, we finally got our table. Our server Josh was a real hero. Walked us through the ordering and help us set up the Chubby app for maximize the discount. If you order the gold tier, you get a free membership. Food: All the A5 meats were incredibly juicy. Their meat quality/marbling was so high that it was surprising for AYCE. There are various marinades for the different cuts, including a memorable one with lots of truffle flavor. The server stopped by a few times to help us grill as well. The fire was really strong and added the nice flame charred taste we all love (just watch everything closely as it burns quickly). The sashimi and beef starters were excellent as well. The lobster roll took me by surprise but was actually pretty decent. Wash it all down with their cold slushies and milk teas. Areas for improvement: The vegetable selection is pretty sparse. The matcha mochi dessert tasted horrible (it had a wierd texture and was chalky). The egg tarts and soft serve ice cream was decent (although I was disappointed they didn't have matcha flavor). Although let's be honest, we are really only here for the meat so not a big deal Other minor things would be the wait and also the lack of ventilation. read more

Chubby Cattle - Barbeque Near Me - Pleasanton, California

From the decor, service to the food, everything was phenomenal! Surprisingly, we waited less than an hour. That's a win in my book! I had tried the Diamond Tier before, so this time we opted for the Gold Tier. It was more than enough food for us girlie pops to yap our way through the entire dining experience. Khoa, our server, was excellent! He helped us cook our meat to perfection. Bon appetite! read more

Chubby Cattle - Uni lobster rolls - Barbeque Near Me - Pleasanton, California

We waited THREE HOURS to get seated at Chubby Cattle, but somehow our experience with our waiter, Raymond, made the wait completely worth it. First off, the quality of the meat was fantastic. Everything tasted fresh and high quality, and we were really impressed with the food overall. But what really made the experience memorable was the service. Raymond was absolutely amazing. The restaurant was extremely busy, and we could see him getting pulled left and right by different tables. We even witnessed a few customers being unnecessarily rude and impatient with him, but he never lost his composure. He stayed professional, friendly, and attentive the entire time. Despite how busy he was, Raymond still took the time to cook for us, chat with us, check in on our table, and make sure we were having a great experience. He never made us feel rushed or forgotten. You could tell he genuinely cared about making sure we enjoyed our meal. Waiting three hours for a table is definitely not ideal, but between the quality of the meat and Raymond's incredible service, we walked away having a great experience. Huge shoutout to Raymond for taking such good care of us and keeping such a positive attitude even while dealing with a packed restaurant and some difficult customers. Chubby Cattle is lucky to have him. Give Raymond his flowers--he absolutely deserves the recognition! read more

As a member, we went for the gold menu (highly recommend). Our server was Viet and he was so helpful with helping us choose some of his favorites like the A5 knuckle with Chubby Sriracha and the Wagyu short rib. My favorite was the A5 Wagyu Otoro thick cut. Viet also helped cook our meat so we can enjoy the other pieces we cooked. He really made sure we had a great experience. read more

Cici is the best attendant at Chubby Cattle! Very patient & helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our wagyu experience, great variety & lots of options for side dishes. read more

Chubby Cattle - Green onion salad + meat can't go wrong! - Barbeque Near Me - Pleasanton, California

The wait time was horrendous. We received a text with an updated estimated seating time, rushed over, and still ended up waiting another hour and a half past that estimate before actually getting seated. The food was okay for the price point, which is understandable given that it's AYCE. The fish tasted fresh and was good quality, and the pork along with some of the thinner cuts were enjoyable. That said, we arrived around 11:30 AM and didn't get seated until roughly three hours later. For me, the food simply wasn't good enough to justify that kind of wait. read more

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On July 28 2026, Me and my husband went here for the first time and oh my god it was so good. Our server Cici she was great, she kept coming back to ask us if we need anything else and that was a plus. The restaurant reminded me like it was an anime like we are in Japan. If you guys haven't tried A5 wagyu you should. The restaurant ambiance was very nice and cute. Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Would I recommend; yes yes yes ! read more

Eddie was absolutely fantastic!! Super attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. He had perfect timing with check ins and made our graduation celebration feel special! We did the gold tier which had the special items which we really loved. The waygu nigiri with foie gras or uni were our favorites of the night. The A5 waygu was great quality and had good sides and veggies to pair with. The nigiri and the hand rolls were also good. I personally preferred the yellowtail. Soups were a nice touch, miso with toppings at the bar. Curry rice as a savory side which was very flavorful. Tom yum soup had a good kick to it with the spice. For deserts the egg tart was very yummy, flaking crust and soft custard. Ice cream vanilla was refreshing and good way to end off. The matcha mochi wasn't as soft or chewy as we used to. Ambience, nice aesthetic but inductions could be better and if you want a large party of 6, plan to go early as there's only 2 tables for bigger parties available. Overall really great experience and we would definitely come back to try the diamond tier! read more

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Me and my friends have been wanting to come here for MONTHS now! We were finally able to come on a Monday in July. To our surprise there was a crowd of people waiting out doors! Our wait was about 30-45. Although, I can say that the wait was totally worth it. Our server was Raymond; he was so helpful and informative. He made our first experience extremely interactive and gave us all the information to help decide our menu tier. I also went for a second time in August on a Saturday. I was worried about how busy it was going to be, but for my party of 6 people, we only waited about 15 minutes after adding ourselves to the waitlist! On that day our server was Josh. Josh was also so sweet and very helpful to my friends that hadn't been here before. He also guided me on becoming a member at chubby cattle (yes the membership is definitely worth it)! Just from my experience with our servers Josh and Raymond, I can tell that Chubby Cattle cultivates an environment where their employees are happy to be there. Their jovial service adds to the atmosphere when you're dining in. Beyond the service at chubby cattle, the food is top notch. As someone who's Japanese & has traveled to Japan, there's really not too many places where you can get beef at this quality and price. The Wagyu Otoro was one of my favorite cuts of meat. I also loved the Wagyu cheeseburgers; those were my jammmmmm. The best part about finishing the meal was that my body didn't feel heavy. I think this speaks volumes about the quality of the meat that you're eating. I will say that the nigiri and sashimi wasn't my favorite, but the unagi hand roll was pretty spot on! Nonetheless, I still foresee myself getting one roll upon each time I come back. As mentioned above, I did get the membership as I will be frequenting here often in the future. I feel so lucky to have a location only 30 minutes away from me!! read more

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*Before heading here, I say get something light to eat and/ or drink and be prepared to wait. When you can, join the Yelp Waitlist! The wait is worth it! Shot out to my little nephew who actually told my family and I about the place and my little sister for treating us out! Review the different tiers before you get in so once you are seated, you can tell the server which one you and your party would like so you can start ordering on the screen at the table. They are strict on the time you are alotted so keep tabs on your time! The time starts once you are seated. There is a huge selection of different meat that is bite sized, flavorful *no dipping sauces needed!*, and buttery *melts in your mouth*! Put it on the grill, cook it for a little bit, and it's ready. That Wagyu hits different! It's so good! My favorite meats were the Miyazaki Wagyu Short Rib, Miyazaki Ribeye, and the Wagyu Otoro Thick Cut. The Wagyu Foie Gras Nigiri is one sensational bite! To go with the meat, they have a self service station to get fresh lettuce leaves, thinly sliced jalapeños, thinly sliced garlic, Mung Bean Sprout Salad, King Oyster Mushrooms, and more. Yum, yum, yum! The fruit station has grapes, sweet watermelon slices, orange slices, mandarins, fresh lychees, and fresh longans! The last two, my favorite hahaha And the coolest drink option was the unlimited Samurai Milk Tea! Such a treat! And there's still so much more that is available on the menu and at the self service area! Selection galore! Will be back for sure! read more

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This place is easily the best Korean BBQ I've ever had. I put coming to this place off for months due to the extreme wait. However, I figured I'd just check in, go home, and come back at a closer to my check in time. The wait time was 255 minutes. We were seated immediately upon receiving the notice that it was time to check in so the system works but everyone wants to come here so a wait time is inevitable. We picked the diamond tier which allows 2 premium Wagyu options per person, around 88 bucks a person, but it was worth it! First bite I was hooked!!! Everything on the menu is pretty much Wagyu along with some pork and seafood options. They also have soups and sides. The salad bar here is amazing! Same with sides. Pick what you want. There is a self serve soda machine and ice cream machine as well. I see why there is such a long wait here and I'm already planning my next visit! The quality is worth the money. Will be back! read more

Chubby Cattle - Wagyu! - Barbeque Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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This was my second time here and boy was it so much better than the first! I did eat the same favorites, but I also tried the miso soup and a little of the rice from the rice dispenser. The rice was good and I only ate a little because I didn't want to get full! The fruit was so delicious! All of the fruit was sweet and looked like it was hand selected by the chef! My server Tiffany was so helpful and friendly. She helped us cook for a while and made suggestions to the meat for us to try! I definitely will be back and ask for her! I highly recommend you check this place out! read more

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The curry and ma por tofu were a great surprise: delicious! Haven't been here in a little bit so these were new to me! The milk tea is still SO good! Both Samurai and Jasmine Milk Tea both favorable yet not too sweet! Service was impeccable! All the servers were very friendly and extremely helpful. Ambiance was very nice. Such a great gem in the East Bay. Will come again and again! Ordered the Gold Tier and the A5 Waygu items were SO delicious! I highly recommend. read more

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BRING A CHAIR, came on Saturday 8/1/26 and arrived at 9:55am (opens at 11:30am), and there was already one party in line. We went to Ulta and officially got in line at 10:10am, total of 4 parties ahead of us. You never know how big these parties are so come early. The first time I went to Chubby Cattle was the one in Vegas. It was so good, we went back the next day, and both days we left completely stuffed. This location though.. YOU CAN'T COMPETE WHERE YOU DON'T COMPARE. The service was EXTREMELY lacking. They asked if we had been here before, I said yes but my boyfriend hadn't, and the server went ahead and assumed we didn't want the full introduction. I stopped him and told him we would like everything explained fully. He ran through the menu SO fast, ESPECIALLY the part for the SPECIAL ITEMS. If you're confused on the different tiers and their differences, I'll give you a run-down so good, you'd think /I/ worked there. SPECIAL MEATS ITEMS are either 1 per person for the Gold tier or 2 per person for the Diamond tier. THE A5 IS NOT ALL YOU CAN EAT. If you're going with multiple people you could potentially taste a little bit of all the A5 meats, BUT DO NOT ASSUME YOU WILL GET FULL OFF OF THE A5, because this honey, is a SAMPLING, NOT all you can eat. The six special meat options for both Gold and Diamond are: A5 Miyazaki Short Rib, A5 Top Blade, A5 Miyazaki Ribeye (this one is ONLY for Diamond, it's the only difference), A5 Wagyu Otoro Thick Cut, A5 Finger Meat, Full Blood Wagyu Steak. Along with that, the SPECIAL DISHES items are also either 1 per person for Gold or 2 per person for Diamond. The four special dishes you can choose from AT THIS LOCATION are: wagyu foie gras nigiri, wagyu uni caviar nigiri raw, lobster roll and scallop sashimi with uni. They do not have any other special dishes. THEIR MENU IS MISLEADING ONLINE, BECAUSE THEY DO NOT HAVE EVERYTHING AND NEED THEIR ACTUAL MENU FOR THIS LOCATION UPDATED You order on a tablet at the table, it has a ton of photos and you click the + to add your order to the cart before sending it to the kitchen. If an item does NOT have a + then it means the item is sold out. We were literally the fifth party on a Saturday, but 2 special dishes were already "sold out": lobster roll and scallop with uni. You'd think that if we told our server we were doing the highest tier (diamond), that he would go out of his way to inform us that 2 items were sold out, and that maybe we should consider doing Gold instead but I guess they're that money hungry? They also sold out of items that are supposed to be available for all tiers, such as the A5 wagyu stone pot bibimbap, the garlic sauce and the garlic enoki mushrooms. The mushrooms are what I looked forward to the most so I was EXTREMELY disappointed that they had "sold out". Ya'll really need to keep up with the demand or close up shop because the food here is not even as good as the one in Vegas. The self-service bar area is so tight and crammed, it's ghetto. It's the only word I can use to describe it, it's utterly ridiculous that both the servers and customers have to maneuver through a tight area. Not to mention it's by the bathroom too! Their samurai milk tea, rice and vegetables were good, but the mini slider had no sear and tasted almost boiled, the wagyu curry meat was extremely lean and chewy in a bad way, and the mapo tofu looked extremely oily and was the only thing I did not try from the self-serve area. Honorable mention for the soft serve ice cream, I was a big fan of their vanilla which was reminiscent of hokkaido milk. Really creamy and slightly rich, it was probably the best thing I ate there. Takoyaki was too doughy and undercooked, chicken wings were overly breaded, I'm telling you all of their side dishes sucked and I'm genuinely not a hater when it comes to reviews. Their sashimi was cut a bit too thick and wasn't the freshest fish I've had compared to the one in Vegas.. handroll was good though, thank god, but I just was not satisfied with their raw fish here. The meat quality was also sub-par. PLEASE JUST DON'T COME HERE, it's not worth the wait and the meat quality isn't even that good! My boyfriend has never had wagyu before, and he said it was good but the A5 wasn't worth the price hike, so he would come again to do the silver tier since he said the regular meats were already really good for the limited options you can get in the bay. I guess he has bad taste too! Not coming back, and my best friend (who came with me two days in a row to the Vegas location) and lives in socal said the Cerritos location was awful too! LAS VEGAS I MISS YOU read more

Chubby Cattle - Came on Saturday 8/1/26 and arrived at 9:55am (opens at 11:30am), already 4 parties in front of us - Barbeque Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Chubby cattle is the best bbq experience in the Bay Area. Our server Van was great, she came around often to check up on us and was helpful for our crying toddler by talking to her and bringing her fruits to help her stop crying. Great experience read more

Came for late lunch on a week day and the wait for a table wasn't too bad, but unfortunately, the experience went downhill from there. After checking in, we still had to wait another 20 minutes to actually be seated. There were several employees standing around, but it seemed like the only person who could seat guests (I'm assuming the manager) was constantly busy packing to-go orders. It was frustrating watching the staff available while we were waiting to be seated. Once inside, the restaurant felt very crowded and stuffy. For a restaurant like this, the air circulation really could be better. The free bar/drink station is definitely a nice perk, but it's pretty limited and took a while to be cleaned and refilled. Free drinks are always a plus, though! As for the meat, the quality was very hit or miss. We tried a little bit of everything, and only a few cuts were good enough that we'd actually order them again. Most of the other cuts were low quality and so tough that they were difficult to chew and swallow, which was disappointing for an ayce place. Our server was definitely the highlight of the experience. He was friendly, attentive, and did a great job taking care of us. Unfortunately, that was about the only positive part of our visit. We'll probably stick to some of the other similar spots we enjoy and may try other Chubby Group locations instead to see if the experience is better elsewhere. read more

Jenny was the best! She was super attentive and grilled all of our meat to perfection!! Loved her! Thank you Jenny!!

Other than almost 2 hour wait and how small the inside is, self service area is a traffic nightmare from everyone trying to get things and staff trying to work around it but the food and experience was worth. Silver menu is decent the options meat selection was good not bad definitely better than a regular KBBQ spot but if I'm being honest spend the extra $10/15 for that Gold menu plus if your looking for more wagyu selection definitely go for the gold menu. Our server Viet was great cooked some of our food for us and was on top of things even gave us some meat options that were only on the gold and platinum menu just for us to try. read more

Chubby Cattle - A5 Wagyu only on Gold/Platinum menu - Barbeque Near Me - Pleasanton, California