I've been wanting to come here for a long time. I was finally able to dine in for lunch. From the moment I sat down, to the moment I left was pure zen. I felt so happy n comfortable the entire time. What surprised me was how amazing all the banchan was. That's how rare it is to get some good tasting sides. I feel that it's gone way down hill over the years. 20 years ago most the Korean places had good food n very tasty banchan. No,w its or miss, but most places don't have good banchan. It really takes away from the experience. You have good meat but mid sides. I felt the love being put into their food here which is rare these days. The meat was superb, I could tell soon as it arrived it was high quality. Was tender n delicious. The sauces, the service, the rice, the sides, the meat. The kicker was the smooth jazz playing in the background. I was in pure bliss! Can't wait to come try dinner next time. This place def lived up to their reputation. Please never change as you got it right. read more

The food quality is very good. I am also very intrigued at the no corkage fee as I was looking at the bottles decorating the interior. Reservations were easy since you can book it on Resy. They do have a 2 hour service break between lunch and dinner just an fyi. Some of us got cocktails which all enjoyed. The only thing that could use improvement is the speed of paying the check. Sure, it looked like we were all chatting away but it was another hour of us trying to waive our server down to pay. Overall, not a major deterrent and other than that we thought the service was pretty good. There was a strangeness when perhaps a busser put the raw meat on the table in a strange way. Strange meaning it was put in the way of where the banchan should be and not close to the grill. Long story short we still enjoyed our time and tipped generously. Perhaps it was a short staff day. We are all definitely coming back. read more

Honest Grill - Barbeque Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

We enjoyed our visit to this place. The atmosphere was calmer compared to other Korean BBQ restaurants, which was a nice change. My wife and I ordered the Pork & Beef Guide. We were quite pleased with the selection of meats provided. And found the quantities to be ample. And the taste ... really good! Our server was also very attentive. Not only to ensure that our meal was cooked properly, but that all other needs were met. So the service was excellent! read more

I was blown away by this place. When walking in it already feels fancy because of the music. Our waiter was so intentional and accommodating throughout the whole time of helping us. He made sure it was coursed out to our liking and kept checking in. The meats were cooked perfectly! The texture was like butter, so easy to eat! Also their secret sauce.... I've got to know the recipe- so good. The only critique is their tofu stew didn't have much flavor. read more

Honest Grill - Beef combo - Barbeque Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

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We ordered the beef and pork set for $ 49 per person. We definitely preferred the beef option more than the pork here. Maesil mojito mocktail, the beef brisket, and the sea urchin cod roe were the highlights of the meal. Overall, a bit on the pricey side, but they do have deals going on so it might be worth checking those out. read more

Honest Grill - Pork Sea Urchin and Cod Roe Rice, pork and beef set - Barbeque Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

Always love coming to Honest Grill, service, food quality and ambience is always on point. This is one of our favorite date night dinner eats. We always get great service, Mar was our server and she took great care of us. She cooked the meat perfectly. The winter kimchi and marinated rib finger is my favorite. I would come here again! read more

Honest Grill - Barbeque Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

Another excellent meal at Honest Grill. We started with the shrimp cocktail and beef tartare, both fresh, well-balanced, and a great way to kick things off. For the main, we ordered the beef and pork guide for 3, which was cooked perfectly as always. Ask the servers how they recommend each cut be cooked for the best experience. On the side, we had the oyster mushrooms, shishito peppers, and brussels sprouts with garlic. Each one flavorful and a great supporting side. Service continues to be one of their strongest points: genuinely friendly, attentive without hovering, and consistently on point. Joshua and Mia worked together to make sure the meat was cooked perfectly, our sides arrived on time, and our drinks stayed full. At this point, there isn't much more to say. This place is simply reliable. Honest Grill remains our number one go-to spot for KBBQ in the Chantilly/Centreville area, and we regularly bring the whole family here because we know the experience will be solid every time. read more

Hands down one of those "why don't we eat like this every week?" kind of meals. The Korean BBQ was next level tender! So soft it basically surrendered to the grill without a fight. Every bite was smoky, juicy, and dangerously addictive. What really sealed the deal, though, was the service. Andre and Mia were absolute pros: perfectly timed, genuinely friendly, and somehow always there exactly when we needed them (BBQ mind-readers, clearly). Come for the melt in your mouth meat, stay for the top tier hospitality, and leave already planning your return. read more

Honest Grill - Get the premium - Barbeque Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

Took the girlfriend's parents out for some KBBQ and had an amazing lunch! This is a more upscale KBBQ dining experience with higher quality meats and nicer environment. We absolutely loved the food! The meat was tender and had great flavor. They also provide lots of sides dishes that pair well with the meat. Their kimchi was some of the best I have had in the area. Service was also really good as they cook the meat for you and continually checked on us. Definitely on the pricey end but well worth it for a special occasion. Apps: Kimchi Cheese Pancake Entrees: Premium Beef Guide (Dry Aged Ribeye, Ribeye Cap, Short Rib and Marinated Galbi) Sides: Steamed Egg, Soybean Stew, Corn Cheese and Stir Fried Brussel Sprouts read more

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Food was great, Andy was a great server, the ambiance was very calm and clean feeling.

Made a reservation for Sunday night at 6 pm, in a shopping center and so parking was not an issue. They had a variety of cocktails and soju and wine. Cute decor, nice and quiet. A more upscale Korean BBQ place than others. We opted for 2 of the Premium Beef and the Pork & Beef off the Honest Guide. We also ordered the Korean Classic Beef Tartare (appetizer) and Sea Urchin Cod Roe Rice. They bring everything out and gets cooked in front of you pretty quickly. The only service issue we had was towards the end when we were done and he would ask some part of the table if they wanted a refill but I had a difficult time getting his attention for a refill on my drinks. The tartare had great flavor but it was more of Beef pieces instead of your typical chopped beef. The Sea Urchin Cod Roe Rice was my absolute favorite but I think it was just a tad too much mayonnaise. Overall, it was a lot of food but the Premium Beef was our favorite, we loved everything there. Most of the pork and beef was just okay. The Shishito Peppers, Corn Cheese w/ Bacon and the Cheddar Egg Custard were very good. The Soybean Stew was alright. Overall, everything was pretty good and service wasn't bad. read more

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The restaurant is really nice. When you walk in you can see the aged beef on display. The atmosphere and vibe is really chill and classy. We were seated pretty quickly and the menu was explained to us. We got the signature beef guide with a side of King oyster mushrooms and corn and cheese without the bacon. The cuts of beef were exceptional! The we're flavorful and delicious with the sauces and the sides. I really liked the scallions and seaweed side. The service was good. They came and cooked for us each of the cuts of beef. I did feel a bit rushed as the waiter came by regularly to checkin and ask if we wanted the next course of beef cooked. Other than that it was a really good meal! read more

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Wow--this was probably the best KBBQ I've had, and that's saying a lot considering how many spots there are in NoVa. Honest Grill stands out from traditional KBBQ places with its sleek, dark-toned interior, spacious booth seating, and overall elevated vibe. Our server was incredibly sweet and attentive--she explained the menu thoroughly and cooked all the meats for us at the table, balancing attentiveness with discretion. We ordered two beef guides and a cold buckwheat noodle dish to share among three people. While the meat portions aren't huge, I actually appreciated that--it allowed us to really enjoy the wide variety of banchan (side dishes) without feeling overwhelmed. Honest Grill clearly prioritizes quality over quantity, which suits my taste perfectly. The beef brisket was average, but all the other cuts were excellent. The marinated rib finger was definitely my favorite cut: fatty, flavorful, and melt in your mouth tender. The banchan was also a highlight. They offered a great mix of classics--pickled radish, cucumber and onion, kimchi--as well as two refreshing salads: a green onion and cabbage salad, and a spring mix with creamy dressing. As a veggie lover, I devoured both. From the special sides included with the meat guides, we picked the stir-fried brussels sprouts (amazing--especially with whole garlic cloves) and tofu kimchi (too salty; would not recommend). One of the unexpected stars of the meal was the cold buckwheat noodles (bibim naengmyeon). The chewy noodles, paired with crisp red cabbage, daikon, and cucumber in a chilled broth with the spicy sauce was sooo satisfying--I kept going back for more. It was exactly what we needed to cut through the richness of the meat. I was thoroughly impressed with my entire experience and am already looking forward to coming back to try their lunch sets. read more

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This was first time trying. I go to SO and meat project. This is better quality but little bit more money. Will try again. Get here before 530 pm, gets busy. read more

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Super fancy and pretty interior! Decorated with so many wine bottles. We've been eyeing the lunch deal for a bit and finally got a chance to try it! It was different than what I expected since i'm used to KBBQ cooking in front of you but they actually cook it in the back and serve it cooked and seasoned. Brisket lunch - I feel like there could be a bit more pieces for the price. It was slightly salty and slightly more cooked than I would have liked but overall I liked the seasoning and thought it was very good! Love the slightly cooked onions it came on top of too. 3/5 Marinated Rib fingers - I would order this one next time instead! Love the sweet galbi like marinade and lots of pieces. Meat was tender and juicy! also comes on top of onions. 4/5 Kimchi and pork stew - Very good! More traditional and sour flavor but super flavorful. I would get this again especially since it's like $6 to add on. I wish they had more pork pieces, i think I ate 2-3 but the 2-3 i ate were super soft and melty and great. 4.25/5 Cold bibim noodles - Feels like it was lacking a bit of flavor somehow. It's made with the softer buckwheat noodles thats easier to choose which I personally prefer! I love eating bibim with meat and this was also a ~$6 add on so no real complaints but I'd prob just stick to stews next time. 3/5 read more

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This is a bit more upscale feeling than normal KBBQ. The meat quality is of a higher grade in my opinion resulting in a higher price. Their side dishes are on the healthier side with less sugar. I would definitely go back but maybe on a night that has special deals. read more

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My friend and I ordered through Uber Eats and just loved this place!! my friend ordered the ribeye bulgogi bibimbap and he devoured his meal!! I ordered the spicy pork collar bibimbap, however, WITHOUT the spice and NO CARROTS or EGG. It was delicious!! We also shared a side dish of the stir--fried king, oyster mushrooms, and they were delicious as well! We will definitely be ordering from here again because the service was great!! read more

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Excellent combination - lamb & beef. The meat is fresh and the side dishes are delicious. Mar is skillful and attentive. Great job!! read more

Honest Grill - Barbeque Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

Incredible KBBQ spot. To be honest, not the ABSOLUTE BEST quality/taste wise, but combination of quantity, price and amazing service make up for anything lacking. And food is still absolutely delicious. Y'all are now our go-to spot. See you soon! read more

I've always liked Honest Grill. In my opinion, it's one of the better KBBQ spots in Centreville, alongside Gogiville. It far exceeds places like Meat Project, Sō, and Iron Age. The meat quality is great, the service is excellent, and the atmosphere is a bit more upscale. During this visit, they were running a deal from August 1 to August 31 for the beef combo at 30 dollars per person. If you've been to Honest Grill before (or even if you haven't), you'd know that's a great deal. One thing I think Honest Grill lacks is their sides. The steamed egg is made with cheese, which gives it a heavy cheddar flavor, and the corn cheese with bacon is also smothered in cheddar instead of the usual mozzarella. If you're in the mood for something more upscale, Honest Grill is a solid pick. If you prefer a chiller and livelier vibe, Gogiville is a great option too. Both places are good, and the price usually ends up being about the same, excluding the current promotion. read more

Tried giving this place another chance for the all-you-can-eat lunch, but it still wasn't worth the price. Went on a slow Monday and service was extremely slow even with only one server. Had to keep asking for basic things like utensils and refills. Bigger parties that came in after us were getting more attention, probably because of the automatic 20% tip. NOT worth it read more

In the smallest print there's an auto 20% service gratuity fee on every check (for the AYCE lunch special). Regardless of party size. Which maybe partly why the service is so so bad. Forgotten food. Wrong food. No refills. You name the bad type of service, it happened. I even saw a table get up and leave after being sat down and no one coming to them for anything for about 20 minutes. I used to hear the quality was good but the place was pricey. But even the quality of the actual meat wasn't that great. Nor was the food prep or taste. Would not go back. 10/10 would not recommend. read more

Wonderful service and great food Our family had a wonderful meal and it was made fantastic by our service staff: Clare is a great person and incredibly talented and pays great attention to the table read more

Honest Grill - 6 people enjoying dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

By far the best Korean BBQ place in the metro DC! We've been coming here for a while now. Mia (one of the newer additions to their team) is also the best server that Honest Grill can have. She's very attentive and gives us enough space to enjoy the meal. Definitely feels like an upscale steakhouse but you get all the great meats and banchan like you would get at other Korean BBQ spots! read more

Honest Grill - Barbeque Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

First off it's been forever since I've dined in Centerville and wow there's so many new options to eat at :) Had to try honest grill last weekend since they offer halal kbbq!? The inside was amazing and not overstimulating like it can be at others like Iron Age or something like that. Our server Maggie was prompt to greet us right away and she was so attentive throughout our meal perfectly grilled and nothing burned! Highly recommend the Galbi if not sure what cut to order!!! Will be back read more

Food quality: 5/5 Food Price: 5/5 Customer Service: 5/5 Cleaness: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Visited with my VIP and it was successful meal. read more

I love their food. their meat quality is sooooooooooooooooooo excellent we came all the way from Hawaii to DC then to Honest grill. Thank you so much for cooking for us Maggieeeeeee for cooking for us your service is soooooooooo on point and thank you for always checking if we need anything :) The ambiance of the restaurant is really calm and nice :) read more

Really great ambience! Clean and modern inside and the place was quiet on a Sunday. Staff was attentive and cooked all the meat for you. I loved the signature beef choice and the second and third cuts were the best by far. The NY strip was a little too fatty for me. Really high quality meats. I liked the corn cheese with no bacon. The only suggestion I would have is to offer more sauces but the one they have is really good. I would come back, it is pricey compared to some KBBQ but still really good. read more

Consistently great food quality and friendly service. We usually get the beef or pork packages and have never been disappointed. read more

Oh my god. We had such an incredible meal. We got the pork and beef combo, the meat was so flavorful on its own, I didn't want to dip it in the sauce too much to cover any of it. This is the first time I've been happy that we didn't cook our own meat, our server Jin was super talented and a lot better than we could ever do. He had so much attention to detail, he was making sure every side of every piece was cooked right. He also asked us about how cooked we wanted it, which I appreciated. (Also we realized we'd been cooking pork belly wrong, we didn't know you had to cut it) Also the free banchan was really good. Also this is random but for whatever reason the restaurant wasn't soaked in k bbq smell, we didn't feel like it got in our clothes Honestly I have no desire to go to any other kbbq place now ... read more

Mia was our server and she did an amazing job taking care of us, she made sure we have all the banchan refilled, and cooked everything to our liking!! We continue to come back to honest grill because it is literally our favorite kbbq spot in NOVA after trying many spots!!! Strongly recommend!! read more

Great service, Mar really took great care of us. The atmosphere was great, we can actually have a romantic lunch in a quiet setting. The meat's quality was top notch. We had the beef and lamb set. Over all will be back!!! read more

We had a group of about 10 people, and my friend kept recommending this place so we all decided to give it a try! I came in thinking it would be AYCE but it's not and that's okay. I should've done more research on that Half the table ordered the premium beef ($75 per person) and half ordered the signature beef ($45 per person). Instead of cooking the premium beef and signature beef at the same time so we could all eat, the waiter cooked the premium beef first spread it out throughout the table (even though we told him to separate it between us) and the signature beef was next. We found it a bit odd that the waiter cooked the meat at the next table over and was bringing one small plate at a time considering we were a group of 10 The premium beef was great but if I'm paying $75 per I would of liked to get all the food i payed for and not have it mixed up. At one point the waiter didn't know what he was bringing read more

The atmosphere is a little more upscale than other Korean bbqs we've been to but so was the quality. The sides were were delicious and generous as was the meat choices. Our server, Jin, was very helpful and attentive and knew what we needed before we even said it. We would definitely come back! read more

Honest Grill - Barbeque Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

Honest Grill serves high quality BBQ in a modern, black, sleek interior. Bonus - all of their tables are booths. They had a limited selection of banchan compared to other places, but their meats were the highlight. Service was very attentive and cooked our meat well! It's pretty pricey here for KBBQ but well worth especially for special occasions (or if you just have money like that). read more

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Honest Grill truly delivers on quality and consistency. The atmosphere strikes a great balance -- modern, comfortable, and inviting without feeling crowded or noisy. The food is the main event here. Every cut from the meat came out perfectly cooked -- tender, flavorful, and clearly prepared with care. The seasoning hits that sweet spot between bold and balanced, and the sides are fresh and thoughtfully plated. I specially enjoyed the garlic Brussels sprout. Our server, Mar, made the entire experience even better. She was attentive, friendly with the kids, and had great menu recommendations that really hit the spot. It's rare to find service that feels both professional and genuinely warm, but Mar nailed it. We selected the signature beef from the honest guide which was more than enough for two. I highly recommend the soybean soup as a side. Overall, Honest Grill is a standout in Centreville -- honest food, honest service, and a dining experience that's worth coming back for. read more

We've been dining here for a few years now, and it remains an exceptional choice for Korean BBQ. Honest Grill still delivers an elevated experience that sets it apart from traditional KBBQ spots - the quality of ingredients is consistently high, and the service continues to be excellent. That said, I've noticed what seems like a subtle shift in the marinades, particularly with the galbi from the set menu. There's a more pronounced presence now of what I can only describe as a sesame seed oil type flavor that wasn't as dominant before. The flavors are still well-executed, but I find myself missing the balance that previously let the sweetness shine through more prominently. This is admittedly splitting hairs and is more of a preference observation than a quality concern. I can't confirm whether the recipe actually changed or if my palate has simply evolved. Despite this minor quibble, Honest Grill remains a standout. The attention to detail, from the carefully prepared sides to the attentive service, continues to make this a place worth returning to. read more

Fantastic Korean BBQ experience all around. The food was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly, with plenty of options to choose from. Service was outstanding--Joshua and Mia were attentive, friendly, and made sure everything ran smoothly without being overbearing. Definitely a spot I'd recommend and look forward to visiting again. read more

wait despite having a reservation, the server forgot to turn on the grill before putting meat on, naengmyeon came at the end of the meal, and another waiter was tossing meat onto our plates. the photo shows the portion size for 5 people this visit. i get its valentine's day but the restaurant was clearly overbooked and overworking their servers. this pacing is normally okay at all you can eat places but for $310 the service should be a bit better. we've been coming since they opened and service has been declining. we were sad thinking this might be our last time read more

Honest Grill - serving for 5 people - Barbeque Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

Came here on a Sunday after noon. This place is located in the middle of an outdoor strip mall so there's lots of parking to go around. I was surprised to find out that this was more of a fine dining restaurant than your topical bbq joint. That being said with the extra service came with a higher price tag, which I didn't mind at all because the quality of the food here was good and the service was on point. I really enjoyed how the waiter would come by often as check up on us, and they cut and cook your meat for you here. I really enjoyed the raw beef tar tar, and the scallops which were nice and big. They also have aged beef here which is not common at lower bbq joints which I enjoyed. I think if you're looking for a date night this would be a nice place to go, as it wasn't too loud and I didn't see any kids around. read more

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