Honestly the pricing of this place is sooo worth it! What's not worth it? The wait. I wish they would expand so that the wait times could hopefully be better in the future! We waited about an hour and a half on a Monday night and it was packed in there. The Wagyu Ottoro was my favorite on the Silver menu. Because we didn't get seated until around 8:45pm, they ran out of egg tarts and cheese corn but would hopefully come back and try next time I come. It was nice inside a there was a bar area or tables further inside. Overall great experience and will come back soon! read more

Chubby Cattle - Barbeque Near Me - Pleasanton, California

- great staff: super helpful on how to navigate the menu - parking easy - 3 ppl for lunch gold level about $100 each - the special menu items you get 1 per person on the 2 pages (so 2 items each) - time limit on how long you have at the table which you can see on your screen - plenty of time though! - the sides are decent and I like the extra veggies for the grill - would recc a larger fat cube for the grill, the piece is a little small - the sashimi is tasty and cold - tom yum great flavor but shrimp isnt of great quality thats prob downside - frozen and mot deveined - dan tat is overly buttery and rich - enjoy the milk tea options! - wagyu side burger was perfect All in all good quality food! read more

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Went to Chubby Cattle last Saturday. We put our name down and waited about 2.5 hours to be seated, which was fine since we shopped at the nearby outlets to kill time. Overall, I was pretty disappointed with the food and service. Our waiter only checked on us once during the entire meal, and it was to tell us, somewhat annoyed, that we'd put the sauce on a specific cut before cooking it when we should have done it after. That was the extent of the guidance we got. Otherwise, staff would drop off meats without telling us what cut it was or how to prepare it (some came with sauces on the side, with no explanation). They never restocked the corn cheese and a few other items on the counter. It was a hot day and the drink fountain had no ice, which they also never refilled. We spent nearly $200 for two people, and at that price point I'd expect much better service. There were a few nice cuts of meat, but nothing I haven't had elsewhere with better service. Save your time and go elsewhere. It's not worth the 2.5 hour wait. read more

Overall, it was an okay experience, but there were a few things that stood out. As soon as you walk in, the space feels very small and a bit cramped. It was also noticeably smoky inside, which made it slightly uncomfortable. The service could've been better, our waiter Patrick felt a bit pushy when it came to the membership. There was no personality or warmth.. he sounded like a robot with us and each client at tables next to us. Instead of clearly explaining the benefits, he just encouraged us to sign up for the $28.99 membership annual fee without much detail! We went with the Diamond tier for the meats, which is the top option at $88 per person. While the quality was decent, there were so many rules and restrictions that it started to feel a bit gimmicky. It's also not your typical KBBQ vibe experience where you can freely order all you can eat items, instead, everything is ordered through a tablet, which took away from the usual interactive dining vibe! On top of that, our waiter wasn't very attentive throughout the meal, which didn't help the overall experience. Not a terrible spot, but with the pricing, service, and setup, I'm not sure I'd return. read more

Chubby Cattle - Barbeque Near Me - Pleasanton, California

amazing food and service. Viet and his team were attentive, took care of us, and made sure we had everything we needed. They were fast and super nice. read more

We've been wanting to try out this place for a while now and glad we got a chance this week. Our overall experience was 3.5-4 stars, but the food is 5/5! The Yelp waitlist was clutch to getting a weekday table. I joined the waitlist at 5:30 and our table was ready at 6:15. The restaurant is quite small inside. For parties of 2, they'll most likely seat you at the bar, which is problematic for two reasons: 1. The staff and guests are rushing right behind you with plates/drinks 2. The grill on our table area was off to the side so my husband had to reach out far to even get close to the grill. The setup was weird The self-serve area is an absolute nightmare. It's a tight corridor filled with a dozen ppl trying to get fruits, drinks, rice, soup, etc. It's also right next to the kitchen so the servers are rushing out and into the already-tight space. Also the rice station is rarely cleaned, and all the bowls under it have leftover rice caked on. Patrick was a nice server, but he and the other staff were so busy that the dirty/empty dishes just kept piling up and we had to ask for them to be removed a few times. The lady who was bussing tables was also the one delivering all the food from the bar, so you can imagine how busy she was. Allll that being said, the food is absolutely fantastic. We've never had such good cuts of Wagyu at a bbq restaurant. We tried lots of different items, and loved everything, especially the brisket and speciality meats. The gold tier was worth it. Side note - the grill seemed great quality. It heated evenly throughout and didn't turn black quickly like other places grills. Also the complimentary milk tea is so good! All grievances aside, the food is really good and I would definitely come back just for that. read more

Chubby Cattle - Barbeque Near Me - Pleasanton, California

We celebrated my boyfriend's birthday at Chubby Cattle and, while the food and service were great, the lengthy wait and seating process diminished the overall experience. We arrived at 3:15 pm to line up for the dinner waitlist and were able to put down our name at 4:10ish (dinner waitlist only opens at 4). We had a party of six, and they have very limited seating for larger parties, so we weren't seated until after 8:00. Even then, they squeezed our party into a booth meant for four. A member of our group had a peanut allergy, and we only realized once we had sat down that many of the pre marinated items contained peanuts. Luckily, they handled that really well and were extra attentive with making sure everything we ordered was nut free. The food itself was excellent. We opted for the gold tier menu. The wagyu was rich and extra fatty. Both the carpaccio and nigiri were fresh and generous. The marinated baby octopus was a highlight, while the bean sprout and seaweed salads provided a refreshing contrast to the grilled meats. The fruit selection (including red cherries and blueberries) was a nice touch, though it was not replenished towards the end of the night. Service throughout the meal was attentive and professional. However, this restaurant seems better suited for groups of four or fewer. Both seating and ordering tend to become chaotic with larger parties. It's worth trying once for the experience, but due to the insane 5 hour wait, I likely wouldn't return. read more

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Rachel- thanks for an amazing time and service. thank you for helping me get 500 points from the referral code. keep up the good work. and I hope you win. this is the 2nd time we've been here and great food every single time. read more

I finally got to visit Chubby Cattle--it's been on my list for ages! The Chubby Group is known for their top their wagyu meats so you know this would be a quality experience. First off, I love the interior--it has a mix of traditional and Japanese pop art vibes. The space was smaller that I envisioned though, but every table was filled. If you're trying to figure out which tier to get, I suggest the GOLD tier, where you can try their special A5 wagyu offerings. The meat was so tender and just melts in your mouth. Along the Japanese BBQ, I was pleasantly surprised to find they had a sushi on the menu as well. I'll have to admit, I feel like the price is a little steep, but it's worth experiencing a Chubby Group restaurant for a first time. They take their restaurant concepts to the next level! I went on a Wednesday afternoon and the wait was around an hour. So be sure to join the waitlist online ahead of time. read more

Chubby Cattle - Barbeque Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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I took my girls and my husband here for his birthday--his special request! We arrived early on a Thursday morning and were able to grab a table right away. Van was the first person who greeted us, and she was such a sweetheart. Along with Rachel, they made our first experience here absolutely wonderful. Their hospitality and friendliness really stood out. We'll definitely be back--and hey, looks like you're looking at a brand-new Chubby Club member here! read more

This is my second time eating at Chubby Cattle and i'm so happy there's one that is closer to the Bay! So I know how long the waiting time is..so I knew that if I wanted to come here it would have to be for something special. Lo and behold: we celebrated my S/O 30th birthday here and I couldn't have asked for a better JBBQ place to do it at! We had a guest list of 18 PEOPLE! Here's a tip: Literally get in line around 9:30-10:00 am and wait for the waiting list to open on a weekend if you have thaaat many people and you wanna eat at peak lunch time (12:00-1:30) Trust me. I got here at 9:30 am on a Sunday and there were 3 parties already in front of me that had 6+ people as a group. Our party of 18 was able to be seated at 11:50 am and the workers will allow a wait time of 10 min for remaining party to get there. Just ensure that all your party is present to be seated to get the full 90 min to AYCE! Now, from the oldest to the youngest person in our large group LOVED all the food! It was definitely a learning curve for some on how to cook certain meats but our server, Patrick came to our rescue and helped us cook the fatty meats! We definitely couldn't thank him enough for accommodating a big group. Some of our fam/ friends ended up getting a chubby cattle membership cus of him too! Taste of meat and seafood: MELT IN YOUR MOUTH. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. My personal favorites from the diamond menu was: - salmon carpaccio - salmon nigiri - wagyu nigiri - wagyu short ribs - wagyu otoro thick cut - wagyu blood steak - brisket - pork belly Just eat anything you see lol. Ambiance: we were seated in an area that was enclosed and all of us were together which was a plus! the walkways to get your side dishes or dessert/ milk tea can be tight and crowded jsyk at peak lunch time but that don't stop anyone from getting extras lol Chubby cattle, with the membership we will absolutely put it to good use! Nom Nom! read more

Chubby Cattle - A5 Wagyu (kudos to my friend for taking pics, as I was just so hungry and didn't think to take pics in the moment of the food LOL) - Barbeque Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Viet the server was amazing. I'd come back to chubby just for that. Great food, but even better service. read more

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Yummy food and great service! Viet was extremely helpful and very attentive. Will be back for sure.

Our family if 10 was able to get into chubby cattle tonight. It's all you can eat Wagyu so w everyone was excited. We all have memberships from Mikiya so tonight we were able to upgrade to include all of the various restaurants that are associated. Service was excellent. Preston and Patrick were great! The place was packed to the point that they had to turn people away. If you are planning to go, be sure to sign up early! Lots of food, nice assortment of "banchan" fruits, beverages and desserts. Everyone was friendly and the staff sure hustles. read more

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First time here and came with a group of coworkers, and this place seriously impressed. Chubby Cattle BBQ in Pleasanton feels like a premium all you can eat experience. Everything was fresh, high quality, and paced well so you can actually enjoy the meal instead of feeling rushed. We all took turns grilling so that made the experience balanced. The meats were the star! great selection and sliced fresh, and the sides were just as solid. We went with the Silver package and it was more than enough food for everyone.. little too much lol. On top of that, they also have sushi, sashimi, and a self serve station with drinks and ice cream Try the egg tart! The vibe was perfect for a group outing, service was smooth, and the whole experience felt well thought out from start to finish. Whether you're coming with friends, coworkers, or for a celebration, this is an easy spot to recommend. Shoutout to Rachel, she was our server and did a fantastic job! Definitely coming back! read more

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Incredible food and even better service! Khoa took amazing care of us tonight. He was completely attentive and gave us some great menu suggestions that hit the mark perfectly. The meat was amazing--unbelievable quality. Request Khoa if you want a perfect dining experience! read more

It's our fourth time here! Getting Kelly she gave Great service with our orders and friendly

Eh, what's another review after they've already hit 3,000 reviews?? You already know the food is good, and the price is worth it. My friend and I killed 3 rounds (with sides, milk tea, desserts!) so we small but mighty. I'm glad I live nearby because I can put my name on the waitlist (must be within 5 miles of the restaurant to join from their Yelp page) and then go home LOL. You can track your ETA and see how many parties are in front of you which is nice. I went when everyone was still on break, so my wait was 4 hours which I think is abnormal. I would expect at least a 2 hour wait if you want to plan ahead. Location wise it's perfect to kill time, because the Pacific Pearl Plaza is right across from the outlets! You can venture further to stroll through downtown Livermore or downtown Pleasanton which are both super cute. Parking is easy to find at Chubby Cattle, and the service has always been excellent. They entice you with amazing sides to get you full faster and honestly, it works on me. Nothing hits quite like the first sip of sweet milky jasmine tea after a mouthful of heavy meat. And their egg tarts are so thick and tasty! The section with the rice machine, miso soup machine, sides/fruit bar, drinks machine, and mapo tofu/curry can get reaaaally crowded with the narrow walkway space. They also have wagyu beef sliders and corn cheese to grab. The only trouble I had was the thin meats sticking to the grill no matter how quickly I pried it off, and I would only get burnt bits by the time I scraped it off. This didn't happen the first time I came, so I'm not sure if it's a grill problem or a skill problem lol. I was more inclined to order thicker meats as a result, even though I prefer thinly sliced. I'm convinced it's just me, but we shall see if it persists next visit! read more

Chubby Cattle - Membership benefits - Barbeque Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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There's a big hype and i wanted to taste their wagyu.Timing to come here is important since i don't want to wait for a long time.We came here during lunch time and they just opened,and yes we got seated right away.Listening to the staff about how to order makes me a bit confused as first timer.There's a tier! something different from other cook it yourself restaurants i've been to.There's a middle(Gold) tier which we tried.On that note the most expensive meat of course is limited .I suggest if you're going to try this restaurant is to read the Silver,Gold and Diamond tier and what's included .The restaurant ambiance is cozy,staff are friendly Each table have a monitor to order your next meat,the chubby membership keeps on popping up in the monitor.The food is overwhelming that i forgot how the wagyu beef tasted,For dessert which im looking forward to is not available ( matcha mochi)and they just opened for lunch.Overall,i' m just happy to experience what's this restaurant has to offer. read more

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What a lovely experience! Been here multiple times and this time we got Viet as our server, he is definitely the best server there. Super attentive, professional, and caring! Made sure we had everything we needed and even cooked for us. I highly recommend checking this place out. read more

It was a lovely experience here today. Viet was super helpful and an amazing cook! The area was super clean and organized. Nothing to complain about. Many delicious options to eat. We decided to get the diamond menu options. You definitely must try those delicious meats! Thank you again to Viet! It wouldn't have been the same without you! read more

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Always a great experience. Servers and their top notch service is unmatched. thank you Viet for taking care of us. Definitely worth the membership! I'm glad I upgraded. Stay awesome! read more

"Still waiting for the wagyu to show up." Took the family out to celebrate for my Dad's 60th with ayce Japanese bbq. I had been to other Chubby Cattle locations before in Little Tokyo (LA) and Monterey Park, so of course I was excited they were opening one up in the Bay Area. We went for Sunday dinner so we knew the wait would be quite long, but it was to be expected. The interior was fun and inviting. Reminiscent of an izakaya with pops of night market decor. Upon seating the timer on the ordering tablet started shortly. Our server explained the ordering system and quickly rushed away. We put in our orders and away we go, 90 minutes to eat as much wagyu as possible. The premium limited options were fantastic, high quality with great marbling on the meat. Next, we tried to load up on as much of the unlimited A5 wagyu brisket. After a few rounds however, I noticed that the marbling was not as I remembered in the LA locations, actually not even close. The other supposed "wagyu" meats were also lacking in marbling, basically just normal choice beef you would find at any kbbq. The short rib cuts were probably the best outside of the limited items you get but overall somewhat of a bummer that they could not deliver on the wagyu experience Chubby Cattle is supposed to promise. The other amenities were nice with some actually solid milk tea, softserve, and fruits. Favorite bite: Full-blood wagyu short rib. read more

Food was worth the wait. Ambiance was like walking through Japan streets. Waiters and staff was knowledgeable and welcoming read more

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Van was amazing she rapped the menu for us. food was very yummy and the service was amazing!!!! read more

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Oh chubby cattle, where do I start? We had such high expectations because last time my family tried to come here there was a five hour wait and we were not able to get in. this time my brother joined the yelp waitlist which was only 11 minutes, so we had no wait. We were seated at a table Which is kind of like a booth. I had my brother, husband and two kids with me. Our first server talked really fast and was a little hard to understand so were confused about the menu at first. U have to order on a screen which is only on one side of the table which is annoying if you're the one who always has to order and inconvenient if u are not near the screen because u cant view the menu easily. It was difficult to get in and out of the booth every time u wanted to get food from the buffet in the back. Also, there is a big gap between the table and seat so my daughter couldn't reach her food easily. I was worried she would fall in the gap. I was uncomfortable because the restaurant is tight inside. If you are trying to get food from the buffet area in the back, it is just very claustrophobic. There's not a lot of room to move around. On the upside, the buffet area had good stuff like takowasabi, fruit, vegetables, milk tea,slushies, and a real cool machine that drops rice in your bowl depending on what size portion you want. By the way, they really do enforce the 90 minute time to eat FYI. The food was good. the overall experience was too much work. I didn't even get a chance to take a picture. There was a lot going on. I think it would be a better experience without children and if it is only two or three people eating. read more

Tried The Chubby Cattle and it was fantastic. The variety of wagyu cuts were impressive, super tender and really well marbled. There's a nice self-service area with a few sides and desserts, but honestly, you come here for the meat and it absolutely delivers. The tablet ordering system makes it easy to order at your own pace, and our server was very attentive throughout the meal. If you're a wagyu lover, this place won't disappoint. The wait does suck so come early early. read more

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My experience with my family at chubby cattle for Father's Day was absolutely incredible. Our server CICI was excellent and took great care of us. She had great energy and helped cook and give us the best experience with her knowledge. We got the diamond option and it was well worth by far. Come early, gets crowded immediately before opening read more

Chubby Cattle - Mouth watering meat - Barbeque Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Chubby Cattle was so good! The food was excellent, and our server Viet was so nice and attentive! Highly recommend!

Finally got to try this place out! We went for a late lunch/early dinner so there was practically no wait. Normally around lunch or dinner you'll be waiting an average of 2 hours or more. We ended up doing the Gold tier option. The highest tier is the Diamond, which gets you a little bit more premium meats. The silver option gets you all the regular items but no premiums. All the Japanese wagyu was really good. Some of the other skirt steaks were just ok. The pork belly was average as well. In the back you help yourself to miso soup, rice and any sides. The meats came out pretty fast and our waiter was very attentive. There was so many items on the menu and we tried almost all of the meat options in Gold. We didn't have room to try any of the seafood or sushi, so I can't speak for those items. Overall, it was fairly pricy. They have a membership club that brings down your price per meal if you want to join. read more

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Amazing services by Patrick! He was a great server, very attentive and friendly. Will definitely come back here. read more

Chubby Cattle - So full after eating - Barbeque Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Great service. Cece is the one who assisted us and she was very detailed about the ordering and explained about the pricing with and without membership. The food was amazing! All the choices in the menu was worth it. read more

You definitely get what you pay for when you eat at Chubby Cattle and my only regret is I couldn't eat more! The cuts of Wagyu were so fresh and melt in your mouth! Sushi was decent but this place isn't known for their sushis. Self serve bar was stocked up nicely with veggies and fruit, a really cool vending machine that dispensed rice, and milk teas! Service was incredible and the server took the time to explain how to order through the tablet. Ambiance was nice although the place was a little small. Make sure you check on the waitlist ahead of time because it was over an hour wait for 1 person! read more

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My couple of my neighbor friends and I ate here, and we really enjoyed our experience! The service was very attentive. Thank you, Cici, for checking in on our table consistently and bringing us extra tongs or whatever else we needed at a moment's notice and giving us advice regarding what to order. The wagyu was very yummy and filling too! The plain wagyu is best here, and every cut is OP. read more

Chubby Cattle - Barbeque Near Me - Pleasanton, California

The food was amazing, lots of different options from waygu to seafood like sushi. If you want to have great service Van was one of best servers. She was very attentive and even help us cook our premium. Overall great experience read more

Had a great time. Wait was a doozy, definitely come here at least 30mins before open. Food quality was great, they managed the restaurant well so it wasn't super crowded at all times. Eddie was our server And he made our experience phenomenal. Super friendly, made us feel at home. He was also very attentive and made sure we got everything we needed without being overbearing. One complaint would be that he isn't at all the restaurant we go to! read more

Server Khoa is very nice and accommodating 5 stars for him 3 stars for the wait. We got there 4pm, when they just opened. We got seated at 8:30pm. I think 4 1/2hrs wait is not worth it. Meat is good but wait is just way too long read more

As always, the food and service is always amazing. Kelly took care of us. She went above and beyond this is my third time being helped out by her, and every time is better than the last. read more

Came here on a Sunday evening and got on the wait-list at around 430pm and they said the wait would be long, and it was. We waited for like four hours for our group of 10 people for a birthday. We mostly shopped at 99 ranch and hung out in the parking lot until it was our turn to be seated. Once we were seated it was great, all the side dishes and drinks, rice, and soup are available buffet style. You order the meats and other dishes on a iPad and they're very quick in getting your orders in so you can start cooking right away. The 10 of us were seated at a large table with two grills. I believe we chose the cheapest option and it still had wagyu options and everything was so good! Idk if I would wait four hours again, but I would definitely come back on a weekday or if the hype dies down a bit. Lol. read more

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Quality of the meat is amazing. The selection of sides are impeccable. Service was extremely fast. Kelly was so fast and attentive, I love how the place is beautiful decorated. read more