If you’re seeking barbecue bliss in Chicago, look no further than Chubby Cattle BBQ. Nestled at 2162 S Archer Ave, this restaurant combines a vibrant atmosphere with exquisite cuisine. Reviews highlight the outstanding quality of food, particularly the genuine Japanese A5 Wagyu and unlimited portions of American Wagyu, all available in their gold package. Carnivores are particularly raving about the brisket and short rib, praised for their tenderness and rich flavor.
The staff’s commitment to stellar service complements the dining experience. Customers like John Brown and Silvanna Eng commend servers like Ashley and Jake, noting their attentiveness and cheerful demeanor. Many guests appreciate the pace at which their orders are delivered, although there may be occasional hiccups with side dishes. The tablet ordering system is convenient, but some customers suggest improvements for ease of use.
Inclusive and inviting, Chubby Cattle BBQ offers a unique blend of Korean and Japanese BBQ. Whether it’s a weekend feast or a casual weekday dinner, prepare for a satisfying culinary journey that leaves you eager for a return visit. Don’t forget to consider the 28 membership for additional perks! This place isn’t just a meal; it’s an experience.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
From the business
Identifies as Asian-owned
Service options
Serves dine-in
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Offerings
Has all you can eat
Serves comfort food
Serves small plates
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has gender-neutral toilets
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Parking
Paid parking lot
Paid street parking
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Chubby Cattle BBQ Chicago
John Brown
Jul 9,2025
Excellent all around. We had someone seat us who was very helpful and our server Ashley was outstanding. I would def go with the Gold package. The system of having the tablet worked fairly well. We did order a side of kimchi in our next to last round that didnt come. We told Ashley and she immediately went and grabbed us one. Then the one we ordered showed up right before we were finished with everything. You may want to look at that as I imagine there might be an issue with items going to different stations as everything else came in a timely manner. It would have maybe been nice to get more info on the portion size on the order screen (unless I just missed it) i didn't realize the shrimp were so large and the scallops were so small. I ordered 2 shrimp and 1 scallop order and I should have definitely done the opposite. I hope to return and am excited you are opening another one in the suburbs.
Paul T
Jun 16,2025
This place has such amazing value and quality, I’m coming here for all my future BBQ cravings. My wife and I are die hard fans of Korean & Japanese BBQ and decided to give this place a try given the good reviews. Boy was us in for a treat. We went with the gold tier and tried pretty much every single Beef and sushi item on the menu. Everything we had was top notch and very fresh. We didn’t have one thing we didn’t like. The headline is obviously that you are getting genuine Japanese A5 Wagyu AND *unlimited* good cuts of American Wagyu for 90 minutes. Things arrive quickly and there’re no tricks. Service was great! Our server Anna was so nice and patient and was available for anything we wanted almost immediately. It genuinely felt like a solid deal to us and we had the most satisfying dining experience so far this year. Also, I highly recommend signing up for the 28 membership as you get value instantly AND you get a member-only special item that is so good (see pic). The only thing I would suggest is to improve the sushi rice. It’s a bit too tacky but falls apart when you try to pick it up. It’s also a bit under seasoned. But I’m really happy with the MEATS this is really just nitpicking. Highly recommend to all the carnivores out there.
Silvanna Eng
Jun 13,2025
Not only was the food legendary, but our server, Jake was extraordinary! He constantly ran to our table to assist us and let us call him “bestie”. He was helping us cook the meat while sweating. Honestly, some of the best service I have ever received. Definitely come try this place!!!
Peachy Chan
May 31,2025
The food here is so delicious. I love the wagyu a5 , it melts in my mouth. The service very good.The host very friendly and Josh did the great job.Josh so nice and very helpful. Josh made me very impressed with his service. when I wanna ordering food the tablet sometimes was shuts down and I can't order It would be great if you guys could fix it. I still love this place.I will back.recommend!!
Jeanette Chun
May 25,2025
Amazing food, quality and service. Decided to opt for the gold menu and it did not disappoint. Everything was delicious and our server Ashley was great! She made our dining experience exceptional. Would recommend trying the brisket, short rib and anything from the sushi menu. Very busy on the weekend and recommend planning accordingly but it is worth the wait
Al Farend
May 9,2025
Everything was great and let me tell you - the diamond package is WORTH IT. Everything on that menu is so good and worth it. Our waiter, Josh, is very nice. He helped us cook the all of the meat nicely and he is very good at it. I definitely recommend going here. And let me tell you this once more, get the diamond. It is worth every dime!
Dean Aguilar
May 2,2025
We had an amazing experience at Chubby Cattle. You can really taste the quality of the meat and the service was impeccable. Our waitress, Valeria, was very attentive and answered any questions we had. Would definitely come back again!
myra t
May 1,2025
Had an excellent experience at the China Town location. Our server - Ashley was very good - attended to our needs before we can ask and was very knowledgeable of the different types of meat cuts. Would definitely come back!
Reviews For Chubby Cattle BBQ Chicago