Food was fantastic. Kids plates were a nice touch and Chris's attention was top notch. The space was nice and clean. Had better vibes than your typical chaotic kbbq restaurant. We'll definitely be back 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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It's not in all you can eat, but it's definitely a spot you can keep returning to! The quality of the food and the quality of the service is fantastic! Not sure what else I would change. Haha maybe adding an all you can eat so I can keep on eating even after I'm stuffed read more

Decided to try this place out again with my partner and my opinion has changed from the first time I went. My partner and I decided to get the pork set and everything was great! My top favorite from the set was definitely the jowl and the pork neck! I also liked how they provided salt only to really let the meat shine. We also shared the corn cheese and soybean stew. I wished the soybean stew had more toppings inside. Flavor wise it was good but majority of the soup was the broth and needed more veggies and tofu. The yukuoe here was a good balance of sweet and savory. We went on a wednesday night and it wasnt too busy. Service was attentive when needed. read more

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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

The food was great but the service was top tier. Anthony N took great care of us and we are def coming back ! read more

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

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

Service was great!! They were very quick and friendly and cooked all the meat perfectly!!! Couldn't have asked for better service. The restaurant is so clean and beautiful inside. The food was absolutely delicious and the beef selection we ordered was wonderful!! It came with 2 sides to which we chose the kimchi stew and egg dish which were great! Most korean bbq places will bring the raw meat and walk away but they cooked the entire meal for us to perfection! We will be returning to Honest Grill! read more

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Honest grill has elite consistency with respect to meat quality and flavor profile. The ambiance is quiet and reserved for a nova kbbq location, and the service is really good without being intrusive. One of my favorite go-to spots in the area read more

Super relaxing ambiance and service was excellent! Everything was delicious including all the sides and the quality of the meat was great! read more

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Maybe we came on an off day but this kbbq was very disappointing. Firstly our grill was cold the entire time. The server had a hard time lighting the grill which was a bad sign. The fire never got hot enough and all the meat cooked super slowly. Secondly, the server seemed inexperienced in kbbq cooking. She looked confused trying to cook our meal. Overall, the quality of meat was good but for this price point, I was expecting a better experience. I have several spots in mind I would choose over this. Not sure I'll be coming back here unless someone makes me. Not impressive at all. read more

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First time here with my husband and it was delicious! Our server Michelle was so sweet and attentive making sure our beef was cooked just how we like it. Will be coming back again read more

The only restaurant worth leaving the house for! Michelle was amazing and Mia was a great support - they doubled down on the service and cooking skills with flawless results - all the meat was cooked to perfection. Also - the side salads and sides in general are just as delicious. Will be coming here again! read more

Our waitresses Esther and Mar were very attentive and accommodating. They also cooked the meats perfectly. The meal was delicious and as usual, I love their scallion salad. read more

Awesome foooood! And the atmosphere is super nice. Our waitress Mar is very attentive and friendly. Highly recommend!!!

Unplanned trip to this spot for kbbq for my partner's birthday as the previous spot we went to is fully reserved and we were planning to do walk in. This is slightly far out from DC metropolitan area but well worth the drive out here for premium cuts of meat that's delicious and served with a wide array of banchan. We got the honest guide - 3 sets of pork and 3 sets of beef for a party of 6, and we were stuffed to the brim. There is even someone cooking for you and the ventilators at the side help to shade you from getting the oil and grease. This is the place to go to if you want kbbq but a more bougie version. read more

Honest Grill - Barbeque Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

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This is my first time here, the ambiance is romantic for a date, I was in a date actually with me wife, food has so good even my wife enjoyed the beef. The service with Mia was excellent, she help us all the way with our food. She was so nice. Coming back soon definitely. read more

As I walked into the restaurant I was greeted immediately by the host. She was too nice, too polite, and too professional. Once seated, Mia and Mar took cared of my table. I don't know what kind of business the owners are running here but these ladies are ABSOLUTELY... the best. How dare they know what my needs are before I even ask for it. They are the pinnacle of great service. The gold standard. Unfortunately, my only complaint is that the meat was cooked to perfection. Everything else I eat after today will pale in comparison. How dare you go above and beyond. I'm too impressed. GIVE THESE LADIES A RAISE! read more

I visited with my family on Friday night, and it was not as crowded as other kbbq places. I would say the price is definitely a lot more expensive than other casual kbbq places around this area since it is an upscale Korean restaurant, but as they advertised, there is less smoke overall (so your clothes are less stinky) and no loud music and a lot of privacy because all seats are in booth. I would say food wasn't best quality considering the price. We had Chadol, NY strip, Galbi, Out Skirt, and Rib finger, all of which 3/4 of the meat was mostly fat and tendons. I mean considering the price, I expected better quality meat than other casual kbbq restaurant like Meokjameokja around the area, so it was little disappointing. However, the flavor and portion of sides were really really good, superb . As a native, if Kimchi is good, that means the restaurant has up to par cooking skills, so I would say despite the meat quality they know how to add flavors to food right. I would recommend this place if you are hosting visitors or business meetings, but for friends hangouts would not recommend. Service is great. They DO grill meats for you so perfect for those new entrants to Korean cuisine. read more

Honest Grill - Barbeque Near Me - Centreville, Virginia

Mia was wonderful! She was friendly, helpful, and checked in often. She cooked our meat exactly the way we wanted, and the quality was high-end just as advertised. We will definitely come back -- and ask for her again! read more

3rd time we've been and the experience keeps getting better! They've added an semi ayce option with brisket for an extra fee per person and with honest grill's meat quality, it's a steal! Mia was such a knowledgeable server and even impressed us with all her foodie knowledge! She needs to either make her own foodie account or vlog!!!! read more

If you're looking for a more up-scale feeling Korean BBQ, I would recommend Honest Grill! They have a variety of "special sides" like king oyster mushrooms, brussel sprouts, cheese corn, steamed egg custard, etc. It was great to have some new offerings along with the traditional banchan (side dish) choices like kimchi, pickled veggies, etc. The meats seemed all pretty fresh, and they have at the entrance a window where you can see the aged beef. The meat set we ordered came with more than enough food for 5 people, I believe it came with prime short rib, brisket, pork belly, pork jowl, and one other meat. We even had leftovers to take home. The service was good, the servers were very polite and professional. I was able to use my Yelp Check-in for 1 free soda, which they honored without any delay. Overall, if you're looking for a different experience (in a good way) instead of having bbq meat splattering everywhere and feeling rushed and hectic in an echo-y large food hall like some other All -You-Can-Eat Korean BBQ places, check out HONEST GRILL!! The quality, service, food, and experience is great. read more

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Went back for a third time and it was still very tasty but I wish they would cook with more finesse. The beef was cooked like it was an all you can eat joint, just cut and tossed around like a rag doll where each piece was cooking unevenly. I'd prefer if they took some time to sear one side, then sear the other side and cut after. read more

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