Absolutely delicious Korean meal! The jokbal was incredibly tender with a perfect balance of rich, savory flavor and silky texture. The bossam was equally impressive--soft, juicy, and not overly fatty. Everything was sliced fresh and beautifully presented. The side dishes complemented the meat perfectly, especially the spicy seasoned radish and fresh onions, which added a great contrast to the richness of the pork. Wrapped in lettuce with a bit of sauce, every bite was packed with flavor. Paired with a bottle of soju, this was a fantastic dining experience. The quality of the ingredients, generous portions, and authentic flavors made it a meal I'll definitely be coming back for. Highly recommended for anyone craving great Korean comfort food! read more

Son of A Butcher - Jjokbal set - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We had an excellent meal here, although, admittedly not a good place for just two people, my husband and I enjoyed everything, but we spent a lot of $! And we didn't finish everything. The waitress was super nice and gave us extra veggies instead of the Cheese Fondue. That said this is a family run place with a fun casual atmosphere. Loved the experience! read more

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Arrived around 6p on a Thursday night and narrowly missed happy hour! The happy hour deals provide discount for meats, drinks, and apps, so I wish we got here slightly earlier! Regardless, we ordered the steam egg, corn cheese, 2 briskets, and a pork belly. Personally, I didn't love the pork belly because of how fatty it was (not a quality issue) and everything else was great. The server put in 2 orders of brisket despite us ordering only 1, so it was pretty awkward when he asked if we wantsd them to take it back or keep it and pay more. Seemed a bit odd since it was t our mistake! He was nice though and offered us drinks -- we got two draft beers. Nice touch! The banchan selection was decent and had a lot of variety, but it lacked my favorites (bean sprouts and broccoli). For ~$180 out the door, it felt a bit steep, but the food was overall good and the servers were nice! read more

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I have been here 2 times maybe. The vibe is pretty modern inside but pretty slow The meat is too mid for the price, pretty expensive. The kimchi tho I have to say, it's very sour, like way too fermented. I don't really like the grill because it's sticking my meat to it when grilling. The service is nice tho, staff is very helpful and checking on often. I don't think I will come back anytime soon! read more

Son of A Butcher - Kbbq with pork belly, steak and brisket - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Did not know about this place until my friend suggests getting dinner here. I'm a horrible person to eat kbbq with because I never eat enough haha but this place was delicious! My friends order the beef combo and it came with an assortment of ban chans, melty cheese for dipping, soup, steamed eggs, all the veg. Has the price of rice gone up? Cus why was that thing $3 hahaha they also ordered Korean fried chicken but I did not have any of that. The meat selection was good. They bought out a whole rib eye steak and I've never seen that at kbbq. There was veggies to grill but we did not grill any except mushrooms and even that I didn't eat. service was good for what it was. We sat in the corner so lighting was a tad dark but I didn't mind too much. read more

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5 star for the freshness, service and location! Craving Korean BBQ at 8pm but don't want to drive to federal way or Lynnwood so we came to try Son of a Butcher. Now I wonder why I didn't make it to this place earlier! Food was fresh and tasty. Service was great! A bit pricey yes but it is in line with seattle prices. Can't beat what you get - satisfaction. Convenient location. What a gem! read more

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They had solid bulgogi lunch bowls for a good price ~$20. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!

This place was pretty good! It's not all you can eat so it can be pricey, but for special occasions is not bad. We got the beef and pork combo. Decent amount of side dishes. The japchae was really good and chewy. Ddukbokki was pretty good. read more

Son of A Butcher - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Made a reservation day of and was able to get a table on a Saturday night. Just flag down a worker when you need something and they are quick to help grab it. Beef combo + extra rib eye: a whopping total of $160 for about 5 people. Pretty pricey imo for what you get. Enjoyed the steamed egg, banchan, and sauces that were provided overall the best meat was the brisket. read more

Son of A Butcher - Beef combo (some meat missing and on the grill) - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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ambience-Friday night early dinner so not too busy and the vibes definitely remind me of an authentic Korean restaurant. I think their meat is reasonably priced too compared to other high quality kbbq places read more

The only Korean BBQ place I've ever tried, but it was good. A little on the pricier side and the restaurant felt a bit overcrowded with tables and chairs. The space definitely didn't feel big enough. Our table also felt a little rushed by the staff. I'd like to try Korean BBQ at other restaurants so I can do a true comparison. read more

Pros: great location in Eastlake, plenty of street parking, good vibe inside, friendly staff and meat quality is high as are all the banchan side dishes. Prices are awesome for the quality you get. Cons: light is a touch low so it's a little hard to ascertain how much you're cooking your meats. It's on the small side so call and make a resy. It's a leisurely Korean BBQ dinner, take your time and bring friends! read more

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I should have trusted yelp - mediocre meat quality with minimal seasoning set in a nice clean environment. Service was minimal and sterile, but that's pretty much the new norm these days. Banchan was minimal and meh. White rice was extra!!!! Poor value and meat quality. Woobling beats it on meat quality and Hae Song and Exit 5 beat it on flavor. read more

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SOB is a MUST try in Seattle if you love KBBQ! When you think of Seattle, you wouldn't associate it with KBBQ like Downtown LA but this spot has delicious food and hip music! We walked in about 8pm last Saturday and was asked if we had reservations. Interesting because I did call weeks ago to try to reserve for dinner and was told NO reservations for party of 2 so strange that the guy even asked! He told us to have a seat at the bar and will clean up a few tables for us. Within 5 mins, we were seated in a small table in the back of the restaurant. You would scan the QR code for the menu. We ordered the Beef Combo which is more than enough food for two people. We actually took food to go and had lunch the next day! The beef Combo consisted of: Ribeye, Brisket, Bulgogi, Steamed Egg, Cheese Fondue, Dwenjang Jjigae ($110). You can order a la carte as well with a plate of meat averaging $32 a dish, which more on the expensive side. It is good quality meats though so you get what you pay for! The Combo is more cost effective and you get more side dishes, veggies, salads, etc. The banchans come separately as well. So you have plenty to munch on while you wait for your meats to cook! The brisket was the winner of the night! So soft with just a hint of fat. All their meats are very lean. The veggies was a nice touch especially the asparagus which I have never seen before at Kbbq places. They also had mushrooms, tomatoes and onions you can grill. The steamed egg was also the bomb! Make sure you ask for bowls of rice to enjoy with your meats! read more

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We came (around 9:25PM) because it was open late (until 11PM) and we were craving for KBBQ! Heard this place was authentic and good quality. We ordered the Volcano Steam Egg, Beef Intestine, Beef Tongue, and Pork Jowl. Overall the meat quality was really good. The intestines were cleaned well and it tasted like butter melting in your mouth. The environment was spacious and clean. Friendly staff but they didn't cook for us. Overall I thought the food was good but it was a bit more expensive compared to many other Korean restaurants (with soju, each of us two paid $80+ after taxes and tips), and I was hoping they could cook for us. read more

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Been here twice and the service is fantastic. Everyone is super friendly and food is great!

We came here to celebrate a friend's birthday and the whole experience was incredible. The food was fantastic -- delicious meats, great marinades, and super attentive service -- but what really stood out was how thoughtful the staff were. At the end of the meal, they literally went next door to the convenience store and bought ice cream bars for our friend's birthday. It was completely unexpected and honestly one of the kindest gestures I've ever seen from a restaurant. That small act made the night so memorable and showed how much they truly care about their guests. If you're looking for amazing Korean BBQ with service that goes above and beyond, this is the spot. We'll definitely be back and recommending it to all our friends! read more

Marinated short rib and Japchae are good. Still open at late night! Beef tongue looks like not too fresh tho read more

Son of A Butcher - Short rib, beef tougue - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This Kbbq restaurant came highly recommended by our friends. The exact words were "You need to call in for a reservation they can get very busy." Following that advice, I called in for a reservation for 4 on a Thursday. This restaurant is located in a small business strip on Eastlake. Parking, if any are available, is limited and we opted for street parking. Walking in the restaurant, we couldn't smell the ubiquitous charred barbeque scent that normally sticks to clothes. That 's a testament to how well the space was ventilated. Each table has it's own adjustable exhaust fan and an induction grill. One of the things I like about Son of A Butcher is their menu selection. The combo were a good value and made for an easy decision. I also appreciate that their alcohol is not limited to Soju or Sake. I ordered an Old Fashioned, dumplings, and opted for the beef and pork combo (which serves 4). The combo meal comes with the standard banchans, steamed egg, cheese fondue, salad, soup (we picked the dwenjang jjige), and a half sheet tray assortment of pork and beef cuts. The meat tray consisted of ribeye, brisket, pork belly, pork jowl, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, onion slice, and asparagus. We grilled the non-marinated meats first and ended with the brisket. The meats were high quality and had beautiful marbling. Service was fast, however not frequent. It was difficult to get water refills or order more items. Overall, I think this restaurant has reasonable pricing and quality cuts. The combos makes for easy selection and cocktail/spirits list is more than what I've encountered at other Kbbq spots. read more

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The worst customer experience ever! I don't know if the server was trying to save face cuz maybe his parents were there but no! He put in a wrong order of my soup....nvr tried to correct it and then charged me for what I initially ordered. Then preceded to charge me for all items when I said I'll eat the cost of the misunderstanding but than charged me for all 3 items I was trying to spend 30 to go but you charged me 90 for stuff I didn't want no thank you l read more

We popped in last night to have dinner and the server pointed us to the QR codes on the table and wall for the menu. I purposefully don't carry a smartphone. They're highly addictive and I refuse to be sucked in like so many smartphone zombies. I asked if they had paper menus. She said she'd check and then came back and said, no. They had only the QR codes. We left. I absolutely detest it when business try to force me to use a highly addictive technology to order. Restaurants, please understand that smartphone addiction is real, and some of your customers are fighting against it. Don't be a screen pusher. It's not hard to have actual menus. Restaurants have been doing that forever. read more

Especially growing up in Los Angeles, I have very high expectations of Korean BBQ, and this place is quite decent with that standard. However, my experience overall is a bit mixed, but it was otherwise overall positive. My friends drove to the Eastlake neighborhood and the parking situation for this restaurant is definitely quite challenging, but we were able to be creative like other cars and parked in a makeshift area of the parking lot, legitimately of course. We made reservations for 4 people at 8pm same day, and I highly recommend doing so, as the restaurant is quite small. We got served some banchan, such as bean sprouts, fish cakes, kimchi, mashed potato, broccoli with gochujang, pickled onions, to name a few. What irritates me is that you only get one free refill of the banchan, and any extra you need to pay extra. What restaurant does that?? But, they were nice enough to give large quantities of banchan so that 2 complimentary servings of each is a decent amount. We ordered a pork combo and an a la carte beef brisket. Pork combo comes with pork belly, pork jowl, pork kalbi, a bunch of vegetables (e.g., asparagus, mushroom, cherry tomatoes, onion), steamed egg (which was quite good, with some tamago), soybean stew (a bit salty, but hearty), and cheese fondue (not corn cheese...). It also came with a large bowl of salad, which I ate the whole thing myself as none of my friends really wanted salad - it was quite delicious though there was not much dressing. The grill is electric grill??? Like, that kind of is a bit iffy as we know fire is an essential element for great KBBQ. Also, the grill is not oiled enough so the initial batch of meat stuck to the grill and it was a bit of a struggle to take it out. However, the grill is definitely hot enough for a decent substitute, but it just doesn't really taste the same. I guess the positive is that it is much harder to burn the meat. The pork without any sauce is still flavorful, though I expected a bit more in quality of the cuts for the price we paid. On the other hand, the beef brisket is amazing - juicy and with just the right amount of fat. The marinated pork was a nice finish to the meal, though the sauce was a bit on the sweeter side. Service is okay - whenever we flagged down the waiter, he was able to refill water in a timely manner. Food overall is decent given it is an electric grill. Pricewise, we ended up paying around $40 per person after tax and tip, which is decent - a fraction of the price of Meet in Capitol Hill, though definitely not as upscale. I wish there were more places like this one, but with actual fire grill, at this price range, in the Seattle area, but Federal Way / Lynnwood might be the way to go, if not flying back to Los Angeles. read more

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I went to this place about a month ago and forgot to do a review. I have to say it was quite wonderful. Our server was absolutely phenomenal I wish I could remember her name. My husband and daughter split the steak sampler thing and they said it was absolutely phenomenal. We actually forgot our Leftovers on the table and they called us and we went back and got them l. All around it was a good experience and I definitely recommend it read more

Came here as a family of 6. The waiter suggested a family plate which was about $200ish. But we didn't take it because it seemed that half the dishes were dessert items. We ordered a chicken, a beef, and a pork belly. It same in a medium plate with some veggies. The food price was about $160. After tax and an automatic gratitude of 25% (about $69 tips) because there were 6 of us, it was almost $250. We left there hungry because there were barely any food. We get charged almost $70 to cook our own food. We felt ripped off. We told our friends and relatives about the experience and would never visit this place again. Much better to eat at an AYCE BBQ place. The next night we ate at the Sumo Sushi and Grill which was AYCE and near the area and it was cheaper and much more variety of food and free drinks. read more

My husband and I tried to make a reservation, but were told we couldn't because we were just two people. That wasn't an issue for us. However, when we arrived at 7pm, they asked my husband if we had a reservation for two...of course we didn't since we were told we couldn't. Then, we were told it would be a 20-30 min wait, so my husband gave his name and we decided to walk around the block. We got back in 15 min...but they had already given our table away. We were seated shortly afterwards. Let me say that I was excited to find a place that served dakgalbi similar to how they do in Korea, so I was really disappointed when we sat down and the waiter said they weren't serving it...I mean, we drove up from Kent for it. Nonetheless, we ordered the yukhoe, kote pork, and bulgogi since we were already there. There, my friends, is their saving grace. The quality of the meat was good and matched the price point. So, they got some points back for that. Overall, I give it 3.5 stars. Maybe it was an off day. Would I go back again? Maybe when they for sure have dakgalbi. read more

Amazing customer service and very cozy environment! The waiter was very kind and gave us such great tips on what's good from the menu!

The place is very small inside so it's best to make reservations ahead of time so you don't have to wait! Starting off with the corn cheese, it was yummy and cooked to perfection. We got the beef combo ($100). It comes with a lot of sides, soup, and a big bowl of salad. I thought it wasn't going to be enough for 3 people but it was more than enough. The quality of the meat was delicious!! I wish the sides were better, I only enjoyed the kimchi and bean sprouts. The amount of food they bring out, the table should be bigger because it was hard to eat when everything was cramped together. read more

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very cute kbbq place with nice staff! great happy hour discounts and tasty meat, and very convenient in the eastlake neighborhood.

I've frequent Son of a butcher a few times now and this place never disappoints. Always consistent and always delicious!

Best Kbbq option in Seattle! I'm very picky when it comes to Korean food (was spoiled by LA's Koreatown) but this was my by far my favorite kbbq experience in Seattle. The quality of the meats and banchan were all 10/10. For two people we ordered the marinated short rib/kalbi, thick porkbelly, 2 bowls of rice, corn cheese, steam egg, 1 terra (beer), 1 (jinro) and the total was around $120 after tip. Servers were all very attentive and friendly. Price is a little steep but the high quality of the meat makes it worth it. I wouldn't mind coming back to try other items on the menu. I would highly recommend making a reservation because they get pretty busy. read more

Son of A Butcher - Marinated short rib, thick pork belly. - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The service was incredibly disappointing, and the food quality was just as bad. Definitely not worth the visit. I expected much better.

Tried it due to hearing good reviews, would not go again. It was an expensive meal for not a lot of meat compared to other korean bbq places, I'd rather pay for an unlimited KBBQ next time. The combo comes with a lot of fillers such as cheese fondue, steamed egg (burnt on the bottom), kimchi soup (probably the only part I'd eat), and salad (which are not worth paying for in my opinion) - and only three meats. The steak is the most filling part but usually even at hotpot I'd have way more meat in front of me. I also had a contradicting experience because one of the workers was really kind and would check in with a smile to see how things were, and another would very aggressively come by to tell us we were cooking things wrong - my friend and I had been chatting when the food got to the table and then the guy came back not long after to tell us we needed to put the meat on the grill (talking to us as if neither of us had ever done kbbq before) and then proceeded to just do it for us without even asking which we wanted to cook first. There was also butter meant for the ribeye but I wanted to make sure the pan was well oiled first and also because I like cooking with butter, but he took the butter off the grill (again without asking) and told us it was for the ribeye only. Then he came by while we had just taken off the first meats and he told us we were going to burn the grill (instead of just turning down the heat) and put our ribeye on - which I did not appreciate because those don't need to cook that long if I want it medium rare, and we were still eating and not ready for the next meat. When he left i took the ribeye back off and turned the heat down until we were ready for it, but at this point it had messed up my cooking process and after I wasnt able to cook my ribeye how I liked and somewhat overcooked because I had to wait longer for it to heat to the center when I put it back on since the outer part of the meat had cooled down. He also just had a demeanor of annoyance towards us for looking like we had no idea what we were doing even though we just wanted to enjoy our meal and eat at our own pace. We are paying to cook our own meal already so I don't understand why he was being so pushy. Overall the food was okay- dipping sauces were decent/standard, but its not like you pay for prepared meats so you cook and salt it on your own (other than specifically marinated dishes which was 1 of 3 meats) - and I didnt love any of the banchan. Kimchi was my least favorite (tasted like the Costco Jongga kimchi which has too acidic/fermented/imbalanced flavors), the potato salad was too sweet for both of our liking, and there were also marinated cilantro (which was interesting..? never seen that before at a korean restaurant), sliced onions (which was the favorite), bean sprouts (but which the mung bean which I don't prefer), and I think I remember one other veggie. Side note, it's busy so be sure to make a reservation or you might have to wait a while for limited walk in seats. We were there right at opening and there were people in front of us who had just filled up those seats before us. read more

Son of A Butcher - beef combo - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is the best Korean BBQ experience in Seattle for many reasons in the opinion of my wife and I. The food, the people who work here, the ambiance and music; all top notch and 100% wonderful. If my wife and I could simplify down our experience in coming here and explain it, we would just say that we feel really happy and cared for when we're here. Secondly, the food is absolutely incredible. There are many places you go once and thats great but SOB is the spot to be a patron of and enjoy regularly. Come peep game at this great spot and make sure to get the pork shoulder. Secret special spicy habanero sauce for those who appreciate heat, is crucial. read more

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I recently visited Son of a Butcher! I've driven past it so many times and was excited to finally try it. They have a decent variety of meats and dishes. I really enjoyed the hickory smoked pork belly and ribeye. When ordering meat, it comes with a small assortment of vegetables: mushrooms, tomatoes, asparagus, and onions. However, you have to order at least 2 orders of meat to grill at your table! They had a smoke absorber which made the experience better. My eyes are usually watering from the smoke, but not at this dinner. The meat came with a side salad as well. There was also a steak tartare that was interesting--first time I've had it with KBBQ. The meat was tossed with pears and other vegetables, making it very refreshing and helped to cut the heaviness of the kbbq meat. The banchan was also good. It included potato salad, broccoli salad, kimchi, fish cakes, and bean sprouts. Overall, I thought the experience was great. The staff was helpful and quick. The ambience gave me bar/nightlife vibes which was great for a night out. Their food was good enough for the price. I'm excited to take a look more closely at the menu the next time I come. read more

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My mouth is watering just thinking about this place! I recommend making reservations, just because there is limited seating. Staff were all super nice and attentive (sometimes too much), portion sizes were good, and banchan was delicious! There were 2 of us at the table, we were sat near the restroom and across from the bar where all the servers hung out so it was a little uncomfortable because we felt all eyes watching us eat. I don't know if a reservation is needed for a small party, but I'd recommend it, especially on the weekends. We decided to order individual meats instead of a combo since we don't like all the meats included in the combo. We got the pork jowl, beef brisket, and large beef intestine. Pork jowl and the beef intestine are very fatty, so beware if you've never had either of those before. This was a different experience because I'm used to having my intestine cut for me but here, they leave it whole so it was pretty difficult to cook. We also ordered the steamed egg and corn cheese, because I can never have Kbbq either. Although the corn cheese was really good and I'd recommend, the egg was disappointing. I like the addition of red masago on top for crunch, but the egg was flavorless and a little more burnt than I like. All in all, a good meal but this wouldn't be my first choice to go back to get Kbbq. read more

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SOB was a nice, relaxed Korean BBQ experience. The drinks were good and strong and the staff were super friendly. We ordered the baby back ribs, corn cheese and cheese fondue to start and each were delicious. For main course, we had the beef and pork combo with bulgogi. There portions were good for 2-3 people. The quality of meat was good and everything was fresh. We had a good time and would definitely return. read more

Reservation is recommended dining at Son of a Butcher during COVID-19! But luckily enough, I was able to snatch a table for 2 on a Friday at 7:45pm since I've tried calling their phone all day but no one picked up! So that knocked off 1 star for me as far as the inconvenience of not having an option to make reservations online or get better customer service. My date and I ordered 3 meat plates to barbecue in addition to a few drinks to pair well with our grilled meats! We chose pork belly- which comes as a long slab, you have to cut it yourself. Brisket was another favorite of ours and we gave the Kalbi Beef a try. It was all very delicious, good quality and more than enough to eat! I mean, who leaves a KBBQ spot still hungry? Especially when there's rice, house salad, banchan and a ton of meat! Luckily we didn't order tofu soup, japchae or the tempting volcano boiled egg appetizer. But I'll definitely be back to try it! Service is great when dining in. We asked for a couple of extra things: jalapeños, garlic for grilling and it came to our table quickly. Thank you to the staff for being attentive. Everyone is mindful of sanitation and space. Would highly recommend this spot for KBBQ! read more

Son of A Butcher - Pork Belly, Brisket, Kalbi Tang - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Overall, this place is not bad and they give you a lot of food. The quality of meat was actually 10/10, the issue is that it's pretty expensive for the quantity. The stew was a bit salty for my taste but it wasn't too bad. The side dishes, especially the pickled radishes are TO DIE FOR ! Apart from the food, service was good and the waiters where attentive. Another issue that we had was that the table was a bit small for 4 people so we often had to rearrange the table to fit new food. This place is definitely a great Korean bbq place but I believe that it is a bit expensive for the portions, if you have the $$$ def go, otherwise I suggest maybe going to somewhere more cost friendly read more

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Great cuts of meat, above average service for a Korean bbq. The marinated pork was phenomenal. I really can't complain about this food, the egg soufflé dish was my favorite. The only issue was it's 30 degrees outside in Washington and when you leave the door open it's freezing! I will return, just maybe in the summer lol. read more

A group of us went there for a friend's birthday. The service was...odd. They seemed surprised that we were there (despite having a reservation) and seemed surprised that we would ask for another grill for a table of 6. The food was good, but not very seasoned. They also took the liberty of adding a pretty sizable gratuity to the check (18 or 20%) despite there not being a note about it on the menu as of early 2024. read more