Enjoyable experience at Chubby Cattle. Expect a bit of a wait during busy times. Receptionist said 45mins to an hour but it ended up only being about a 30 minute wait to be seated. Our server Ashley was friendly and attentive. She explained the process and how to order, cook etc. You have 70 mins from when you submit your first order to continue ordering more to eat. Our first batch of meat took a while to come out but after that it seemed to be more prompt. All of the meats were delicious and fresh. We also enjoyed some of the sushi and side offerings. The time does go by quickly so we felt a bit pressured to cook and eat quickly but that's the nature of AYCE places with a time limit. We opted for the silver level menu which had plenty of offerings but my husband wants to try the gold tier menu when we go back for an expanded selection! On the way out (or even during your meal) you can treat yourself to some soft serve ice cream and/or milk tea! Tip: don't be shy to ask for a new grill cover if your meat is getting stuck from burnt marinade etc. read more

Chubby Cattle - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A newer restaurant in the heart of Chicago's Chinatown. Very cool atmosphere with incredible food and service! They do not take reservations, so you have to walk up to put your name in. We were told about an hour wait, but it only took 20 minutes. They have tiered pricing that the whole table needs to agree on, with prices started at $55. You get seated and use a tablet to place your order, where you can order 12 items every 5 minutes. You have 90 minutes at a table, with 70 minutes to order food. The time starts when you place your first order. I was a little upset about the first round of food taking 20 minutes to get to our table (time wasted on our behalf) and having to ask twice about where the rice was that we ordered, so I would like the time to start when you get your first order. But once the food started coming it was INCREDIBLE! Such tender cuts of Waygu meat and even the thin sliced meat melted in your mouth. While the meat does not neeeeed sauce, I would, however, like to see more sauce options for those who want it (chili garlic, hoisin, gochujang, etc). The servers were very attentive and as I finished pulling the meat off of one plate they walked by and took it from me (loved that!). We loved Ashley and found her so helpful in cooking difficult meats and being very friendly. I also love the beverage bar that was included! I will definitely be back!! read more

Chubby Cattle - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What an absolute FEAST. The whole experience at Chubby Cattle was excellent. Very attentive and friendly service. Our main waitress Ashley did a great job and the rest of the wait staff were fantastic as well! After we were seated they gave us the rundown of menus and how to order. We went for the silver menu. Easy ordering through the tablet at the table. You can pick up to 12 items to order at a time and can place in multiple orders throughout your seating. Eat as much as you want, but please don't be wasteful as they will charge a penalty if you cannot finish meats (at least their policy states this). The items came out fast and in a quick flurry. Plates of meat were stackable which left the table with plenty of space despite ordering so many dishes - very smart and also keeps uncooked meats covered until you cook. The grill temps were great and things cooked fast - generally within 30 seconds per side if you are looking for a medium sear. The meats were high quality with lots of beautiful marbling (wagyu brisket strips were amazing, wagyu steak was to die for). Many of the meats just melted in your mouth. There is plenty of other items on the menu to order but beef is obviously the main focus here. They do have some fish and sushi items (even more on gold menu) and side dishes like xao long bao, dumplings, soups, salads, rice, etc. Wagyu Tartare is a must order! 90 minutes to eat - we did not feel rushed at all and left stuffed. And we weren't rushing to eat either. At $55 a person for the silver menu it felt like we got our moneys worth too. I will definitely return to try the gold menu and I purchased a membership through them that gives you some perks such as a slight discount on their menu prices. There is a self serve drink area that has cans of soda, juices, hot tea, and milk tea. There is also a soft serve ice cream machine that you can take ice cream to go! Overall a fantastic dinner that was memorable as much as it was tasty. This is a top tier spot to check out in Chinatown, especially if you have a hankering for some delicious meat. read more

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YEAAAHHHUUUUSSSSS. Incredibly happy about this opening in our Chinatown :) very high quality meats, very well-run, and I am definitely leaving happier (and chubbier). Phil was amazing & the owner/manager was doing everything under the sun to make the place work (validating parking, interviewing people, fixing the soft serve machine, etc.) - I am so impressed. Best meats: -super thick short rib -a5 top blade -Australian waygu -a5 brisket How the menu and experience work: -Two tiers - $55 or $75 per person (not sure if everyone at your table needs to order the same tier - so would check) -the main difference in the tiers are the special meats and dishes (you can only order one special item per person - so if you have 4 people, you can order only 4 of the special meats and 4 items of the special dishes) -you can order up to 12 items every 5 minutes -you cook your own meat (duh) -you have 90 mins of sitting and 70 mins of ordering food -there's an iPad on each table for easy ordering (we also had Phil being extra gracious and stopping by to check on us). The iPad also has a timer that is set to 70 mins when you sit down Tips: -it open at 5, so you should get there right at 5, see if you can check in on yelp (that was the way we were able to monitor our party status), or put your name down and be ok waiting for awhile (and explore Chinatown!) -load up on the protein, but know they charge 20% of the bill if you can't finish! -eat the meats with lettuce and not the starchy sides! -there's also soft serve and green milk tea on the first floor so you can get dessert to go We will definitely be back - now off to sleep off the meat sweats read more

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Food: The Australian M8-9 wagyu steaks are halal, which is a huge plus for us. It was our first time trying any type of wagyu, and we were genuinely impressed by how soft and tender the meat was. I'm giving one less star because we came expecting chicken karaage (shown on the menu online) but were told that menu belongs to a different branch. It felt misleading and a bit like false advertising. They were also out of the wagyu dumplings, so the overall selection felt limited. Service: Service was excellent. The host and servers were knowledgeable about our faith-based dietary restrictions and took great care of us throughout the meal. Honestly, some of the best service I've experienced at an AYCE spot. Ambiance: Nice atmosphere, clean space, and located conveniently in Chinatown. No complaints here. Overall, we'd consider coming back for special occasions. It's on the pricier side, but that's expected given the quality of cuts they offer. read more

Chubby Cattle - Australian Wagyu, shrimp tempura - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice establishment. Great selection. The delivery time could be improved a bit though as I didn't think I would have to wait over 20 minutes for some pineapple. Otherwise, it was a good meal & Whitney was awesome! Come hungry! read more

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I had one of the worst dining experiences of my life at Chubby Cattle BBQ, and that's saying a lot. I had a reservation and still waited over an hour just to be seated. To make it worse, this was supposed to be a birthday dinner, and instead of celebrating, they completely ruined my night. The staff didn't care at all that it was a birthday reservation--no acknowledgment, no "happy birthday," nothing. After making us wait forever, they didn't even give us extra time to eat to make up for it. Instead, they rushed us through the meal and pushed us to pay the bill early just so they could flip the table for the next guests. For the price they charge, the service is absolutely terrible. There was zero effort to accommodate us in any way, no apology, no solution, no care whatsoever. Chubby Cattle clearly values profit over customers and experience. You're much better off going to Jiang Niu BBQ down the road--better service, better prices, and a far better overall experience. Save your money, save your time, and do not go to this restaurant. read more

First-time eater here at Chubby Cattle, did not know that this place is based on grilling your own - all you can eat protein, seafood and desserts. There are two programs available - Gold and Silver and the difference between the both are really based on A5 wagyu. Gold ($75) has A5 and Silver ($55) without A5. I honestly never tried A5 wagyu, so I went with the gold tier. If you have a group of people in one table then everyone in the same table has to have the same tier. You have 90 minutes to finish all your orders and any left over that is cooked and not eaten will be charged a 20% extra charge. Ryan who was our server was very helpful to guide us on this journey. He was very good to check on us during this 90 minute. Highly recommend. Will be back for more A5 wagyu. read more

The meats are premium, i love that sides are unlimited as well. If you love to eat and have a big appetite this place is for you. The only downside is there is a limit to how much u can order at once and I think you can only order every 5 minutes. I also love the exhaust fans they have because when you walk out the meat smell wasnt that strong on us. Overall my family and I had a great experience here and would definitely come back. read more

My favorites were the A5 Wagyu Otoro, the Australian Wagyu with egg yolk, and the Wagyu Brisket. They have so many options, and the sushi was solid as well. Such a fun experience in Chinatown, and shout out Tai for the amazing service! read more

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Good service. The meat options are okay. It is definitely over priced. They limit your seating time to 70 minutes and we didn't know about it. So when we wanted to order more, we couldn't. Definitely won't come back anymore . read more

Food was served promptly here, very fresh, and perfect portion sizes to try everything you want. Our server Jay was extremely attentive and considerate. Other servers were also well coordinated and cleared plates off table when they could. This is our second time here but this time we tried a higher tier which gave us access to more options. Did not regret because it was delicious. Our grill was also changed promptly as well! Great experience ! read more

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We came to Chinatown to scope the scene and stumbled into Chubby Cattle. We asked if they served alcohol and they told us they didn't but that it was BYOB (bring your own BOBA;) We grabbed some soju from a nearby liquor store and sat down. Since we weren't planning to do all-you-can eat, we just got the silver (basic) menu. Every cut of meat, appetizer, and sushi was high quality and delicious. We especially enjoyed the miso chuck highlog and wagyu bibimbap (fried rice). The service was also impressive. An empty plate didn't sit on our table for longer than a minute before one of the many attentive staff members came to clear them away. Everyone was very nice, knowledgeable & welcoming, especially our server, Aileen, who was so sweet and adorable. We aren't from Chicago but if and when we come back into town, we will definitely be back at chubby cattle! read more

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Is it worth 100 minute wait? Not in cold weather. This place is not ADA accessible by any means, despite yelp saying it is. Most of their seating is upstairs. There are a few tables downstairs, where you enter, but the space is very small and there's no space for a wheelchair. Everything is cramped including the entrance. The restrooms are also tiny and cramped entry, though there is one larger stall, you won't be able to get to it with a wheelchair. There is nowhere to wait and if the rest of Chinatown Square is busy, you're SOL for passing the time. And you better check your texts because you will have to confirm your spot around an hour into the wait! The silver tier is a better deal. The gold tier you only get ONE round of two different higher quality choices and a small handful of other options. We decided to stick to silver tier. You get 90 minutes to dine, 12 choices at a time with 5 minute intervals so you'd think it would be smart to load up on the front end but you might be wrong. We did that and it was so stressful trying to cook and maneuver plates on the table. It was stupid busy and, bless our waiter, he was being run ragged so couldn't really help us nor really explain how to cook anything. I'm not expert enough to cook and eat at the same time so the juggling between trying not to set anything on fire and take a bite before my food got cold was anxiety inducing. Maybe that's why I stayed up all night with indigestion! I had no time to take pictures nor even keep track of what was what. Most of the meat dishes tasted the same. And none were particularly memorable. The sushi was nice but I didn't reorder too many of them, don't come expecting Maki, most of it is Sashimi or nigiri hand rolls. They're good but not $55 good. The most memorable thing was actually the spicy Tom yum seafood soup, delightful! If I were to return, I'd be sure to come with a friend who knows what they're doing on the grill. I am personally very conscious of cross contamination and yet I still struggled to keep the raw meat tongs separate -- had to ask for a second tong but even then I kept mixing them up. The tablet to order food also doesn't look very clean. Many meaty fingers have touched it. But by the time I was seated I had already been resigned to staying, far too long a wait to turn back. read more

Updating my review: today, my same friends from 8 months ago and I are back here - we are still very happy with our experience. This time my partner came along for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed the silver package. We love that the silver package includes various high quality all you can eat wagyu meats as well as being able to get appetizers, sushi, etc. After another amazing experience, I upgraded my membership from the free bronze level to the $28/year. The service here is still very friendly and efficient despite it being super busy on a Friday evening. Our server even made one of the meats for me as it was a free item for new members. I also love that this time we were able to get onto the Yelp Waitlist - I was able to see live how long the wait time is, how many parties are ahead of me etc. We still love that we can order on the tablet, and it is quite nice that there is an every 7 minute interval you can send another order to the kitchen. They then bring everything out - we finished everything we ordered, and it was worth every dollar. I'd totally come back again when I'm in the area next, and I'd recommend Chubby Cattle to anyone in the area! read more

Chubby Cattle - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was craving Korean BBQ but didn't want to drive out an hour to the suburb to get BBQ this Saturday. I decided to give this place a try given the good reviews on Yelp and the price range (thought higher price = better quality?). The choices were good, and the setting is very clean and organized. The quality of meat was mediocre to low. Meat was chewy (we had to spit out multiple pieces). While the meat seemed nicely marbled, when cooked, it was dry and, honestly, wagu flavor was not there. The restaurant tried to enhance the flavor with yuzu and other seasoning but it couldn't really mask the quality. I asked for non marinated/seasoned meat to give it a try but they cannot serve it this way. We gave a try on all dishes within the silver option and only wagu steak (I couldn't really tell what part of the meat this was. chuckeye? Definitely not ribeye, ny strip or other high end cuts) and tongue was good to really eat. Iberico pork was pretty good as well. Rest of the selection was subpar. Also note, the actual options available were slightly different from what were listed on the website. My server was there to clean, deliver meat plates but didn't assist cooking (prob noticed I can cook just fine on my own) but helped the table next to us and paid closer attention as they seem to be new to it and also ordered gold menu for 4; the server probably should to ask the customer of their preference to avoid any confusion or dissatisfaction. Overall, a bit overhyped and won't pay the premium price to go back. DaeBak across the mall or HOLU may be better if you want to stay within the city or take a hike and go to Koreana or Pro samgyupsal for really good food. read more

Our server was great. She paid attention to what we were ordering and made sure we got the special items in the package. She grilled the special items too to make sure we had a great experience. A couple things slightly marred our experience. One was the short timeframe to order and eat. It felt frenzied to make sure we ordered in 70 minutes. We probably ordered more because it was frenzied than if we had more time to relax and enjoy. Second, they were out of stock on several menu items. Overall, I'd come back and recommend this to others. The A5 wagyu short rib was the stand out item. It melted in your mouth! read more

Such a great experience! Audrey was the best waitress and helped us when we clearly did not know what we were doing. Thank you!! read more

Chubby Cattle - Our Gold Selections - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is the best bbq in the city! I've gotten both the gold with coworkers and silver with my boyfriend and I enjoyed it mucho both times. Our favorite cuts of meat were the beef tongue which is perfect for AYCE as it's not super fatty and the short rib. You can also get membership for $28 and it gives you $5 for silver / $10 for gold off for up to 2 people. It comes with a sign on bonus meat cut. Our server Tai was also amazing and super attentive!! He cooked a lot of our meats to perfection :D read more

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Good food. Good service. Meat is good quality and I can't complain. Thought all servers were very nice. Ice cream at end good. Can't complain, give it a try! Ryan was efficient and nice and made it a good experience. Good on him! Thanks! read more

I would NOT recommend this place for groups of 5 or more. I had made a reservation for a party of 7 for my birthday. We were sat very quickly upon arrival and the staff explained the menu to us. What wasn't explained was the 70 minute time limit. We were sat at a small table with one grill which is not ideal to feed 7 hungry people. There's a 10 item limit per round and a 7 minute timer that prevents you from ordering anything else until 7 minutes have passed. The plates are small. Each order of meat only came with 4-6 slices which meant people only got 1 piece of meat per plate. Some of our orders never arrived and by the time we wanted to order more we were cut off. The waitress was nice enough to let us have one more order. We left pretty unsatisfied which only hurt more with the high AYCE price tag. The meat quality is good but I wouldn't say it's anything special. Just good yakiniku. If you have a big party go somewhere else that can accommodate you. read more

Okay let's be real. AYCE Wagyu isn't really as premium as you'd think, but it's still pretty damn good. The gold tier is worth every penny cause the A5 tastes like straight butter. It just sucks you get one order per person only, but I'd still go with this option every time. What sets Chubby Cattle apart is they have a whole nigiri menu. They also have salmon and yellowtail carpaccio, yum! They do hand rolls too, which were pretty fresh. You order from a tablet and the items all came out pretty quickly. You can do 12 items at a time too, insane! The only issue I had is that once things come out, the items you ordered stay in your cart so it can be a little confusing. Our waiter was super nice and prompt with grill changes. If you order A5, they will grill it for you too so the meat gets cooked with the proper technique. I can see how all the options would be super overwhelming for some but I am a girl who loves options!! Meat servings were great too, not too little, not too much. Nothing worse than an AYCE that loads you up on one meat so you can't try variety. The bibimbap is sooooo goood! I would get that even if it was just a regular menu item. Heat up some corn cheese and mix it in, thank me later. The wagyu tartare was eh though.. served with pringles? Weird. The wagyu soup dumplings were just okay.. I'd skip. Drinks are included in the AYCE. They have sodas and milk teas, and some juices. There's also soft serve but I was headed to dessert after, so I had to skip that. Pro Tip- Come right at 5 PM when they open, so no wait! 4 stars cause I wish scallops were on the menu like how it is online. read more

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New all you can eat restaurant that opened in chicago's chinatown square. There are two options a gold tier and a silver tier. My party opted for the gold tier that upgrades the menu. We ordered a variety of meats and ended up not knowing what we ordered. Everything that we ordered kinda blended together. some highlights were beef tartar, the hand rolls, and the iberico pork belly. For the premium cuts, the ootoro was def the best piece. The food came quickly and the service was good. There is additional seating in the upstairs area. There are self serve drinks including milk tea and assorted sodas. There's also ice cream machine located on the main floor. This place is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for the quality of food that you can get. I enjoyed my experience, and I will be back again. read more

Chubby Cattle - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wide selection and good cuts of meat. Amy was super awesome and attentive. She even coordinated a nice cake cutting surprise for a birthday we were celebrating. Really nice AYCE option in Chinatown area. While the price may appear steep at first it really is worth it (gold). read more

Another yummy meal at Chubby Cattle! Our server Whitney was the best!!! She also helped us grill some of our meat since it wasn't too busy in our section. I've noticed that the last time and this time, the ipads were glitching so that wasn't too fun. Last time our first order that we sent and got confirmation that it sent didn't actually go through so we sat for 10 min with nothing. This time, it seemed to take 2-3 minutes after sending for it to confirm that the kitchen accepted the order so not sure if that's new. I would double check your order submissions to make sure its working correctly! If you come here often like me, sign up for the membership. I was told it's $28 for $10 off silver and $20 off gold and a free birthday meal! read more

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Ryan served us today. He is very responsive and offers lots of help with cooking the meat on the table. We have been this bbq restaurant several times and really enjoyed the food and VIBE here. We are meat lovers and silver plan is the most favored one for us, because in silver plan we already enjoyed lots of good dishes with wagyu. Definitely will try higher level plans next time with memberships options. read more

We got recommended this spot for a birthday dinner. The Wagyu variety and food was incredible. The self serve ice cream machine was a nice added touch too! The only downside is that while service was great, we often had to wait a while to get service (ie: ask for a grill change, general Q's, ask for the check). There's a call button on the iPad you can use to call the server but they were too busy to check! Not their fault at all though :) Also want to note this restaurant doesn't have a bar or alcohol available! After we ate, we went to a bar in little Italy. read more

Chubby Cattle - Edamame, person grill top - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First time here today. Been to their other restaurant The X Pot few times. I wanted to see if there's any difference. Here, the drinks are self service. They have Pepsis, milk teas which is delicious, lemonade and orange juice and hot water. The X pot, you do have to order with waiter. Here, you order on the iPad. Which is much easier. But I do feel like The X pot is more delicious and cleaner. It's more cramp here too. Meat wise? Not totally the same. For ex. They have Iberico pork here that I've never seen at The X Pot. Xiao long bao are fried and I did enjoy but hubby didn't like it. The X Pot have a self service veggy well though with rice and Wagyu curry, brown eggs, kimchi, salad are all there AYCE. At chubby cattle, no well just the drink bar. I think it's $10 cheaper here vs The X Pot. I would never come back here honestly. I do love their iPad ordering because you get to see what you're ordering but they do not look exactly the same when you get it. Different drinks is a plus but they're good refilling at The X pot no problem. :) read more

Zaid is the greatest server. Thank you so much for a great experience. So helpful and great recommendations

Went there on Tuesday for a friend's birthday and server was rude when asked about a round that was missing towards the end. She also gave us auto grat when it was specified nowhere and coincidentally started with our party size. Pretty disappointed with the service for how expensive the place is. Won't be returning. read more

Wow, what an experience. I was on instagram scrolling and was lucky enough to have found a Chubby Cattle video, after that - it was game on. Went to Chinatown around 4pm and was lucky to be seated quickly, introduced to our waitress Ashley. She was very quick to get us situated, was extremely patient with explaining the menu and all of its offering, and was also great with assisting us with cooking a couple different things. Her staff was also great with giving us food quick and taking away our empty plates. We decided to do the Gold Tier and that did not disappoint/was well worth the 75$ price. The meat here is outstanding, extremely flavorful, and overall the best quality of meat I had at a KBBQ restaurant like this. The Australian wagyu was absolutely incredible, must try. The presentation for the scallops was also beautiful too! Not only is the meat here great, aesthically it's on par too! The sides were great too, highly suggest trying a little bit of everything. The main takeaway is the service, Ashley was so kind/helpful and she truly gave us an above and beyond experience. I'm looking forward to coming back just to be served her again, when you have not only great food/but good people, you have a customer for life in myself. read more

We love XPot and since this is a sister restaurant, we had to check it out! Went to Japan recently and was missing Yakiniku. Went on a Friday evening and thankfully we didn't have to wait! We were seated on the second floor which was a con since drinks were on the 1st floor. However, server offered to help me bring drinks upstairs. Ambiance: Space felt rather small and I felt crowded sitting so close to a table next to us. It felt like they tried to pack as many tables as they can between the 2 floors. 1st floor had some tables along with drink station: milk tea, pop, and soft service. I asked ice from a server. I didn't like that drinks were available in disposable plastic cups but I suppose it's easier for the restaurant to deal with people falling on the stairs and spilling/breaking. Food: Food was very similar to Xpot. I was familiar with the menu. We had different cuts of wagyu, soup, scallop sashimi, bibimbap, hand rolls. We were disappointed to find out we cannot grill scallops as they were taken out of the menu. Service: Samuel was super friendly and helpful. He also helped cooked some wagyu and showed us how long we should cook the meat, depending on the cuts. He made the experience much more fun. Between XPot and Chubby Cattle, Xpot wins. read more

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We came in to dine under the silver tier and it was amazing. We were offered more than enough steak dishes along with sushi and appetizers. Everything was amazing and I would definitely come back. Our server Amy was so attentive and hospitable, she made sure we had everything and knew how to handle the grill. We sat upstairs and it was a great vibe with perfect ambiance . read more

Food was great. Excellent service from Justin. Highly recommended. Make sure to make a reservation.

Sooo disappointing. I have been to several Kbbq places around the country and this one was the least memorable. Wait staff rushed us from the beginning ... giving us a timetable for ordering and eating and then kept trying to clear food we were still eating. The iPad for ordering kept freezing up. Plastic cups, canned drinks and paper napkins!? Basically cafeteria style. Only one sauce (teriyaki) and no marinades. We've been to other places that cost less and provided more. Chili powder is left uncovered, for who knows how long. Orders came slower and slower as our meal went on, and by the end of the night we were waiting on several items from our final order for over 15 minutes. Grill was not changed once during our dining experience, which ultimately made the later meats taste charred and made our entire table smell burnt for the last 40 minutes of our meal. Waitstaff also did not respond to requests for service via the iPad. Would not recommend read more

Chubby Cattle - Canned drinks , plastic cups... nothing special - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Second time here and just as amazing as the first. Service is quick, food is delicious, and our server Jay was so accommodating. We came with a 2 year old and the Pokémon cards he gave us were just she needed to stay entertained. Leaving here with full bellies and happy hearts! read more

My friend and I have heard nothing but great things about Chubby Cattle so we were excited to try. We were seated upstairs so we had to go back down to get any drinks we wanted which we found a little weird. We got the $55 package and that was plenty of options. We really enjoyed most of the food we got but our table flame continued to go out. We asked for help multiple times and a manager just happened to walk by. The manager was extremely nice, he took the entire grill out at our table with food on it and "cleaned" where the gas came out of. This helped for about a minute. By the 3rd time asked our waitress for help she then told us we can just fix the flame ourself. The flame went out about 30 times while seated. They did add time to our table. Later offered for us to move but we were basically done with our meal. They did give us 10% off our meal but we felt it wasnt enough for how annoying and expensive our meal was. read more

Chubby Cattle - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Our experience started weak because we waited 45 minutes after our reservation for a table but our server Aileen saved it all. No notes. She's fantastic! Food was excellent as well. read more

Everyone has been talking about Chubby Cattle, so I finally tried it with some friends for a birthday celebration. We waited an hour in line because it was so popular, but the food didn't disappoint! The meat was fatty and delicious, with a wide variety of options. They served more than just Wagyu, including fried foods, sushi, soup, vegetables, and many side dishes. We tried the gold tier, which had some limited quantity special items. Our server, Jason, was attentive and friendly despite the busyness. All the staff were personable, and I would definitely go back. read more

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We came as a group of 7, running just 10 minutes late, and right away we were warned about the strict time limit on our table. I get that rules are rules, but the way it was presented set a negative tone right from the start. Then we found out you can only order 10 items at a time, and you have to wait 7 minutes for the system to "reset" before ordering again. For 7 people, this made it painfully slow to get enough food, especially since the kitchen was clearly backed up. The server kept reminding us about the time limit, but how is that fair when the food is delayed? By the time some of our dishes arrived, we were already past our limit. The front desk lady even came over with an attitude to tell us we had "10 minutes left to order" and "10 minutes to cook and eat" -- while we were still waiting for food that hadn't even come out yet. When the time was up, suddenly all the backed-up food arrived at once. We cooked what we could, but the grill is so tiny it was impossible to get through it all. Then the check came with a $37 "wasted food" fee -- for food we literally didn't have time to cook because of their own delays and restrictions. The manager eventually removed the fee after we explained, but by then the whole experience was already ruined. Between the slow ordering system, backed-up kitchen, strict time policing, and small cooking space, this was easily one of the most overpriced and frustrating meals I've had. I won't be returning, and I'll be telling friends, family, and honestly anyone reading this to just avoid this place altogether. There are far better restaurants in the area that actually make you feel welcome and serve you in a way that respects your time and money. read more