Korean BBQ Town in St. Catharines

Very delicious!

Amazing experience with friends! Very delicious food and great social environment!

highly recommended, worth it travel from North Bay

My first time here was amazing! The food was delicious, and the owner is very friendly!

Delicious food and excellent customer service!!!

The food was really good! Loved the smoked pork belly and Korean fried chicken the most. Service was very friendly!

The portions were great and the service was nice! I enjoyed the meal.

Very delicious and this place is highly recommended. I recommend it and even more so the seafood has a good variety and is super fresh

Amazing food and atmosphere. The chef personally came out and introduced himself and his food. Amazing introduction to Korean food. Everything is beautifully seasoned and the service is friendly and efficient. 1000% recommend. Well definitely be back.

Went here before the renovation, the food leveled up since. Owner deserves the love. New dishes and good environment, give it a shot.

Food was great and having the opportunity to try some authentic dishes prepared specially by the chef was delicious

This place is amazing!!! The highest quality K-BBQ in Niagara and maybe even the GTA. The chef himself came out and introduced himself and his food and made the experience soooooo personal and inviting. With new upgrades to the restaurant and management, this is a perfect taste of Korea right here in Niagara. I will be back as soon as possible!

Food was amazing! And staff was super friendly. Lovely place.

I loved it the food had a great smoke flavor and the service was amazing I loved the reconditioned choices everything was a 10!

Amazing service. Food was so delicious. Everything was on point. Will definitely be coming back!

The service was excellent! The chefs special menu is very delicious. But the highlight for me was the seafood dish! very delicious!

Best food and service I ve experienced in a long time! I would recommend for any celebrations or just to hangout!

LOVE THIS PLACE!!! The food and the service are AMAZING. Best kbbq in the Niagara Region

Different from other KBBQ in North America in the best way ever since they got under new ownership. Food is superior quality and the best kimchi Ive ever had. The owner, Mati, is super passionate and sweet. Will be come back for sure!

Delicious meal & the portions are bigger than expected.

Food was delicious! Owner was very friendly

it was great !

Excellent restaurant with delicious food strongly recommend the chief special. This is worth exploring store!

Absolutely amazing!! Food was so fresh and delicious and the service was great. Highly recommended. Excited to go back!

Amazing amazing amazing!! Best Korean BBQ experience yet! Since you can t have charcoal BBQs at the tables they chargrill in the kitchen and bring you beautiful plates of well seasoned and deliciously flavoured meats to finish cooking on the hot plate at the table. Shorter cooking time for hungry eaters. I m so impressed. The chef was very interactive with his guests. A lot of pride in his food. Which is well deserved. Chefs kiss! Dietary restrictions: Great gluten free options!!

It felt like I was eating a multi-course meal. It was so pretty and delicious. It tasted even better because it was grilled in advance. At first, I couldnt take pictures because I was busy eating, so I only have pictures of seafood, but the pork belly was really pretty and delicious. I think you cook the side dishes yourself. Kimjang kimchi is delicious

Delicious

Best bbq I ve ever had! the price is good and the customer service is amazing! I at least visit there once per month. You can see that the meat they use are really fresh. And the extra stuffs they give such as, kimchi pancake, rice cake, they taste amazing too! And omg the ice tea is the best! U can get refills any time u want.

We had a great time!

Amazing food.

Fantastic food! Highly recommend.

Amazing atmosphere and wonderful playlist. Quick and friendly service.

This place very very delicious and the owner is really nice

Food and service were so good. We were supposed to go to a different restaurant but it was closed THANK GOODNESS because we were able to discover this delicious restaurant. 10/10 will make the journey from America to Canada for this

Food is delicious, place is cozy and service is excellent!

Will come again! Place is very clean. Atmosphere is enjoyable!

The food is really nice, fine dining presentation and flavor. The staff and the chief are really nice. Really enjoy the experience and will recommend to other food lovers.

The food was delicious. The service was excellent. The music was also great .

Loved the food, and the chef and owner was wonderful! My favourite was the pork belly, it was delicious and he showed us a new way to eat it with sauce and salad. We had a great time!

I love their food! The meat was marinated with care before they served it! And I love their kimchi. They have the best service and the owner has been really accommodating!

Fantastic food and fantastic service! Would 100% recommend to anyone looking to eat KBBQ in St Catharines!

Enjoyed the pork belly quite a bit and getting the background of the restaurant from the owner. Service was very good.

Marvelous dinner here, I will definitely come back next time.

Owner was very nice and personable, came to our table to serve us. Food was delicious and some of the best Korean food I ve had with my family! Recommend the bulgogi or kalbi

I can honestly say, this actually was the best Korean bbq I have ever had

There wasn t a dish we didn t love - kalbi, bulgogi, pork belly and omg the jeon. It s so rare to find a place that uses charcoal for their bbq. Definitely coming back to try everything else on the menu!

Food is good would come again.

What s the point of a review unless you change as a result. These reviews that you are receiving are meant so that you can take them to heart and improve your quality of service including day to day operations. I hope that you change because one day you ll notice walk ins will slowly diminish because the way your restaurant operates is not up to par not even sub par. My highest suggestion if you can t change is to step down and be an owner and hire people who can either improve the cooking or the customer service so that you can continue to improve the place which is built on profit at the end of the day. Just food for thought change if you want to succeed if not it s your loss not mine. Someone who eats Korean regularly.

Excellent food and excellent service! Chef is very good!

Welcoming staff

soooo good man the owner is so nice greeted us and also introduced how everything worked the food was also buss af

Food is excellent. New owner is very friendly and has greatly improved both the experience and quality of the food. Highly recommend.

Updated review as I havent been since the new owners took over. I was blown away with how tasty the food was. The owner is incredibly kind and passionate about his resturant and he takes pride in the food he serves. Overall, it was a fantastic experience. Yes, the prices have gone up since my last visit, which is understandable considering the rising cost of food. We found it to be a great value for the quality and amount of food we recieved. We will definitely be back!

This place has amazing food, perfect for a date night. Service was excellent and quick/fast. Would highly recommend to go eat there.

Friendly family owned - delicious food! fantastic service! Will definitely go back!

Food was actually great

Great food!

Top notch and must try. A+

Feels like home. Good job Chef Marty & Jennie!!!

Best kbbq in town! Excellent customer service especially the owner! Very impressive! A must-visit!

My cousin chose this restaurant for her 18th birthday but unfortunately we both had an extremely negative restaurant experience. Above all, the worst part was when the owner repeatedly responded to our concerns by telling us that their restaurant is 5 star and everyone else at the restaurant likes it. The pork was so salty that the salt was all I could taste, it was borderline inedible, and I am not a picky eater by any means. I couldn t make myself eat any more of it. The manager offered us a complimentary seafood dish which we actually asked him NOT to bring out- it was unfortunately equally disappointing, which he responded to again with everyone else likes it, i m just trying to make you happy . When we had arrived we were told that new owners took over, hence the changed menu, that they were the #1 place for Korean BBQ in the area, strange to front with that but okay, usually you let your restaurant speak for itself, no? The new menu and pricing was not explained to us. The menu was not incredibly broad. There was no complimentary water provided, no glasses for our 4$ canned pop. The atmosphere was horrible, like he gave a teenager the AUX cord. There was an open window beside me which blew in winter air, when I asked if it could be closed I was told to close it myself however the window did not fit right in the wall and I could not close it entirely. The first plate of cooked meat was served cold, not lukewarm, but cold as if it had been sitting on the counter for 15 minutes before being served. All food that was brought to our table, other than the seafood, was cold. Manager said he can t heat up the food anymore, it s not reheated it s cooked in the kitchen . We didn t suggest it was heated from frozen, suspicious for him to mention that. We were served dishes that we did not order, we were not asked about refills for our drinks, some of our food came 30 minutes after it was ordered. I have never disliked an experience to the extent of feeling the need to raise my concerns mid-meal. There was nothing good about the entire experience. THEN he hands us a $160 bill for TWO PEOPLE. This man was arguing with me and standing in my way at the table, at no point did I say I wasn t going to pay, I was just wondering why the price was so absurdly high. I began to feel very uncomfortable at the end as he became louder about my dislike for his service. throughout this entire situation, I had remained calm, polite, and respectful. I did not threaten, blame, raise my voice, or swear. The manager told me to calm down while gesturing his hands down when I was stating an issue with his service. I asked for the bill multiple times as he continued to shower me with everyone else likes it , while waving around the pay box out of my reach. My anxiety took over and I finally pleaded him to just let me pay and leave. He continued to throw in my face that his restaurant has 5 star reviews, when I said okay, but I am telling you that the food served to us was cold, that the pork did not taste good. I, a customer, am telling you that, I am leaving your restaurant hungry. (In a level voice). He continued to argue with me and box me into my seat. I told him that I was beginning to feel very uncomfortable and I wanted to leave immediately, finally he let me pay. Absolutely horrendous service, never seen anything like that in my entire life, I began to feel unsafe at the end when he was blocking me in the booth, maybe he thought I wasn t going to pay Obviously his main concern. I left with my head down because I was embarrassed for the owner and my cousin. Very unfortunate, used to be a great place.

Called me multiple times on the phone after threatening to call the police over a Google review.

food and service were incredible; the owner came to our table multiple times to explain different dishes and specials and to check in on us(: we accidentally showed up twenty minutes early for our reservation and they still accommodated us, which was very much appreciated

Good food, chefs special tonight was some high quality rib eye steak. Portions were generous, staff was more than polite, asking our opinion and just generally being enthusiastic. If you go there, which you should, dont miss the smoked pork belly.

Mother

Great and delicious food.

Wonderful service nicest people work here Food was extremely good Food : 5/5

OMG!!! Its elevated Korean Food! We are so delighted to be here! So gooood!!

Good food

The beef bulgogi came with soup and kimchi and 2 more sides. It was so fresh and delicious worth the price for dine in at below $30. Ambiance was cool and clean too. You should try.

Great food and atmosphere

New management changes I think in July and they make their food better then ever now! Must try, they use a charcoal BBQ then you can cook your food to you perfection on the table in front of you.

Amazing food and service!! Will definitely be back for more Thank you Korean bbq town Food : 5/5

I came many times before, but the new owners have outdone themselves. The food quality alone has increased exponentially and Marty is such a sweet soul, sharing his stories and how every thing is authentic to Korea. This place is a must try!

Delicious. Wonderful night. Jennie and Marty were so nice. Food

Jenny, Anna, Lilly and Marty provided excellent service and the food was amazing

Jennie and Marty are amazing people! The food was so great!! Beef, spicy pork were spectacular! They are customer focused, trying to please everyone!

Food was absolutely incredible between all the choices I found myself indulging in the ports and the fantastic shrimp the drinks were cold and refreshing 10/10 for sure chef was a stud

Korean BBQ Town in St. Catharines is a gem! The moment you step in, you re greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere by Marty and Jennie. The variety of marinated meats is impressive, and everything is fresh and flavorful. Cooking at the table adds a fun, interactive element to the dining experience. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring you have everything you need. Don t miss the side dishes they perfectly complement the main courses. Overall, it s a fantastic place for a delicious meal with friends or family. Highly recommend!

Best Korean spot! My husband and I loved the food and special thanks to Marty and Jenni for making our experience more enjoyable

Ate here with friends. The chef/owner (Marty) is very friendly, he gave fun facts about the dish and more.

The quality of food is really good. Value of money at its best. Chef Marty was so hands on in making sire that we have a great experience.

Everything is very good and delicious! The owner and staff are very friendly. We really enjoyed everything. Special thanks to Chef Marty for making sure we are well accommodated! :)

Ive been to numerous Korean BBQ spots, but Korean bbq town here in st catherines stands out from the rest! The moment we walked in, the warm ambiance and inviting aroma of sizzling meats set the tone for an unforgettable night. *Service:* Our server/chef Marty], was attentive, knowledgeable, and made excellent recommendations. Rating Breakdown: - Food Quality: 5/5 - Service: 5/5 - Ambiance: 5/5 - Value: 5/5 *5 Stars isnt enough - Id give it 10!*

The Eat All You Can Korean BBQ is so good! Chef Marty was very accommodating and friendly

Amazing restaurant !!!

We came here after Shawn festival. Very good meat and sea food that for sure we will come . And owner was very helpful and extremely nice. We will be back for sure

Great experiance, grear food and hospitality.Thank you very much, Marty

awesome

Checked the reviews and decided to try it out. Sat down drank some water and tried 3 different items of which we only had 1 item of each. The chef then came out after we paid and proceeded to lecture us and get rude about us paying and trying to leave since we really didnt eat. They made us pay $142 for two people to eat 3 pieces of food. Dumplings are 1pc each and we ate two dumplings. $142 for us to sit down and try food and not enjoy it and get a lecture from the head chef/ owner about how the price is steep because in canada they arent allowed to use a charcoal grill and that the meat is expensive. The problems we were lectured about isnt our fault. Shouldve charged us for the dumplings and the porkbelly and that wouldve been our night. $142 for 3 pieces and a lecture is not worth this place go to all you can eat sushi for a better experience, food and price

Honestly the WORST restaurant experience Ive ever had. If I could put 0/5 I would. Im normally a very forgiving person but the experience I had at this circus has changed that! First you get sat and provided NO information about cost or how things work. You have to figure out the grill and ordering on your own phone! The food is literally frozen Costco lily dale chicken strips that the owner keeps trying to pawn off as patio charcoal..... There is no patio. There is no charcoal.... The dessert profiteroles are just FROZEN cream puffs. Ours actually came frozen. You get no stop asked if you need something or if I can take any dishes. Even when you just got them or are holding it about to eat. Honestly I cant believe Im wasting my time writing this but DO NOT GO HERE!!!! IT IS $150 FOR 2 PEOPLE FOR AYCE AND 1 BOTTLE OF WATER AND THEY AUTO GRAT BUT KEEP PRETENDING THEY FORGOT SO THEY TRY TO GET YOU TO TIP MORE ONTOP OF THAT! DONT BELIEVE ME READ A FEW OTHER REVIEWS.... SIFT THROUGH THE FAKE 5 STARS... THEY ARE BOTS. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY OR TIME! WILL NEVER BE BACK AND WILL SPECIFICALLY DIRECT FRIENDS TO OTHER OPTIONS IN TOWN!!! IVE HEARD JJS IS NICE!

It was a nice experience despite some changes since my previous visit 2 years ago. The beef short ribs were so tender and juicy and pork belly was not bad either. Unfortunately there was no cold noodles and no ice cream. But they do have mochi now which tasted pretty good. And ventilation needs some improvement as barbecue created a lot of smoke inside. It s not always feasible to open windows when it s cold outside. Spent 82 in total plus tips.

Atmosphere: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Food quality: 3/5 I wish to read reviews before I came. The store has been taken over by new management and it is not better than previous one sadly. To be fair, the food was ok but not that excellent. The menu changed a bit, the appetizers were almost the same and most are great like 9/10. The side dishes like kimchi, small salad, etc are good but there is no vegies like lettuce, fresh corns etc for you to grill with Big change: the main dishes which are meat and seafood (no more fish or salmon) are not better. I rate only 5/10 for meat because they only have pork, beef, spicy chicken and chicken (5-6kinds only) I wish they have lamb, pork belly that are thin sliced. The server told us meat are precooked on charcoal before they are placed on your table so I thought they cooked on charcoal just before they brought out to our table, but it wasn t like that, they cooked like few hours ago so the meat came out cold and you grill again on the hot grill this is not 100% Korean style so I wish the management can precook the meat on charcoal the minutes we ordered just before they brought to our table or give the customer choice to cook fresh meat on grill at least (though the owner explained it was better to cook like his new style)..The pork belly tasted like thick bacon and smoked meat which is really not Korean style. I didnot like it and it was thick. You would want to skip if it is not your kind. Also 1 portion of pork belly is too much for 2 people, it is like for 4 people. I suggest the portion should be half and then let customer order again. The price is way too high $55 each person and it is not worth it. I hope management should either improve menu or lower price to $35-40 maximum. The servers are new and they are fine. However they do not have much knowledge and experience so I hope they are better trained in order to serve customer better. The restaurant felt cold and seemed like not enough heat. The new owner is very friendly. I understand that some people may feel uncomfortable because he was being over friendly since he came to our table too often. But some Asian owners are like that, they don t mean to make you uncomfortable but to ask if things are ok or not. I think it is better that he changes a little bit. So 8/10 for that. There is one thing that is very weird and the server didnot tell us is there is a credit card fee 2.4%if you pay by credit card this is strange and usually the owner pays this cost because it is the cost of business, not the customers. Overall, I honestly felt being scammed after this even though it might not be their intention I hope manager should check back and remove this. Overall, it was not a better experience compared to previous management I felt sad when I left the place I want to come back to support the place, but only if all those changes are made. Otherwise $55 is way too much for this new style BBQ in small town and I would not recommend to my friends sadly.

Way too expensive, came in on a Saturday it was slightly busy to be fair house was provably 60% capacity. paid 62$ each (outrageous for the service we got) had multiple items that never arrived even though we tried to ask for them multiple times we were sat for 2 hours and we probably only got 60 percent of what we ordered. we were given water at the beginning of our night and tried to get more but it didn t come until we were leaving. The food that did show up was good although the selection was small. I had to go home and make more food because we didn t get most of what we asked for. The ventilation was so poor I felt like I was ant a campfire an hour later my eyes still hurt Overall not even remotely worth it very disappointed.

Really high quality meats with excellent service the owner chef is such a great guy so personable and friendly really cares for his food and customers highly recommend for anyone who wants to have traditional Korean bbq experience

I went for my birthday dinner with my partner. It was both or our 1st time trying Korean BBQ. The food was delicious. So flavourful and fresh. The service was great.

We did the All of You Can Eat dinner and I would highly recommend their generous cuts of pork belly. It s thick and very delicious.

Definitely worth your time! We had AYCE and you really get a lot with your order. The pork belly was a highlight, the flavour was superb! Its got such a smoky flavour and the toppings made it even tastier. There are tons of options for really good Korean food plus the kimchi is fantastic. The owner was very kind and told us all about their process, it made the experience extra special! Overall definitely recommend since the update.

Chef Marty and Jenny and great owners! Some of the best Korean bbq I ve had

Excellent food and service!!

First time eating Korean BBQ and was INCREDIBLE! Marty was fantastic, food was delicious, would come back in a heartbeat. Loved how passionate Marty was about his food and taking care of his customers. Get in here as soon as you can.

Unreal food. Great hospitality.

Super friendly owner and delicious food. Helped celebrate my brothers birthday.

The best Korean food Ive ever tried, excellent service, I loved this experience. 100% recommended

The food was really amazing! I really love Thais place :)

Staff are super polite. Would definitely come again

I havent been back here in a year and found out that ownership had changed. I really enjoyed the experience.

The shrimp is very delicious, I like the taste of shrimp very much, highly recommended

We recently dined at Korea BBQ town under new ownership, and it was amazing! The food stood out with its unique method of pre-cooking meat over charcoal, capturing the original taste of Korea. The rich, smoky flavour of the charcoal-grilled meat was exceptional. The Bibimbap was to die for! Omg! With a warm atmosphere and friendly service, This a must-visit for a true Korean dining experience. Highly recommend!

Very good experience, love this new seafood platter

Amazing pork belly! Also loved kimchi!

Best takoyaki in town!

I had an amazing dining experience at Korean BBQ Town! The food was absolutely incredible every bite was packed with flavor and freshness. What really stood out was the personalized service from the chef, who went above and beyond to make the meal unforgettable. I d 100% recommend this spot to anyone looking for delicious food and exceptional service. I ll definitely be back!

Everything that we tried on our visit was delicious! Highly recommended

Korean BBQ Town is hands down one of the best dining experiences I ve had! The food was exceptional, with incredible flavors and top-notch quality. The chef s personalized service truly set this place apart attention to detail like that is rare to find. Can t wait to visit again!

Chef Matty is super attentive!

Excellent service, food was delicious, and host was very patient educating us. A fun abd very filling experience.

Food was amazing! Service was even better, going to recommend to all my friends

Would dine again highly recommend

Great food!

It s an AYCE experience and we definitely overindulged! We were impressed by the attentive service and the high quality of the meats! The waitress checked in frequently to ensure we had everything we needed. The highlight was definitely the fresh kimchi, seafoods, and spicy chicken perfectly seasoned and bursting with flavor. Highly recommended!

food was so freaking delicious, the owner is the sweetest kindest man ever!!!! definitely coming back next time soooo good definitely 20/10 recommend!!!!!

Food was excellent and the Chef was very friendly and passionate! You can taste the love in the delicious food. Will come back again, this is an easy 5 stars!

We had an awesome first time experience at Korean BBQ Town for our daughter s birthday. The food was top notch quality, service was quick and kind and the owner was extremely pleasant and informative! Definitely will go back.

What a great meal. The food from start to finish was so excellent. Succulent meats, tasty seafood. Kayla, our server was so great and took such good care of us. Well worth the drive and cost!

Worst restaurant experience I ve ever had, used to love this place but has been under new ownership. I complete cheap joke now. Much more worthwhile places in st Catharine s. Langs is down st Paul st for a better Korean bbq experience

Did not enjoy the food or service, despite it being Korean bbq the meat came out COOKED. When I asked for the bill the chef came out very,very aggressive and raising his voice which startled my date. Which was detestable knowing the food was not good. Unfortunately still forced to pay for something that wasn t good at all.

A mid restaurant with a high end price tag. Everything comes pre-cooked and you just re-heat it. The steak was overcooked, the pork tasted like nothing. The bulgogi was good though and so were the spring rolls. For ~$70 per person after tax and required 15% tip(charged automatically). Wheelchair accessibility: There isnt any.

The food is precooked and not what I would expect when going to Korean BBQ. The food was hit or miss, but overall not worth the price. I would not recommend the pork belly. The entertainment was top notch. Parking: There was a sign on the door about parking, but its not possible to read from the street. We found parking on the street.

I m not sure how they are getting 5 star reviews but here was our experience We were looking at another place and realized they were closed, we figured we would go here instead, I had seen them on Facebook and it looked promising. Didn t check the website or menu but figured it was similar to other Korean BBQ places. Bit of a different concept with the meat coming out mostly cooked and just having to char it a bit on the grill, that was great, but the meat had absolutely no flavour. All the meat had been smoked, so if that s not your thing stay away. Unlike other places they offered no sauces or help your self veggies. Lang for example on Church street has large coolers full of fresh vegetables and a sauce station with 20+ sauces you couldn t flavour the meat here if you wanted too. Delivery was slow and items were not pictured as they were on the menu. Yam tempura for example came out as yam fries, the kind you d get in a bag of McCains there is not a big selection of items. Then prepare yourself for the bill Pop is 5$ a can. The all you can eat is 55$ a person. The bill for 2 people was 163$. This is more than high end all you can eat places like East or Wind (high end AYCE for St Catharine s ..) Also, no one tells you, but read the bill, there is an automatic tip of 15%. Neither of us noticed and tipped another 15%. Adding insult to injury the debit machine asks for more tip so you re tipping on the tip and taxes they have already charged you for. I ve included a copy of the receipt. So 2 dinners and 2 drinks each plus 2 tips is going to set you back 190$. Ridiculous. They do not tell you tip is automatic. Also the table next to us ordered far too much food and were made to pay extra. There was 4 of them and the bill was $500 out the extra food charges. They complained. The owner brings out special meats for you that aren t on the menu for you to try, like huge plates, so no wonder they ordered too much it all seemed a bit scam-ish Korean Town BBQ left a bad taste in our mouths both figuratively and literally. Experience this place at your own risk, but at least you know what you re getting into now

First time back after the renovations and recent takeover - incredibly satisfied with the food. Quality of meat and standards in general have improved significantly. A bit pricier than expected with 15% tips included in the bill by default, which could be lowered to maybe 10% but then again we did notice only one person serving the floor so I guess that would be justifiable. Overall absolutely amazing, the new owner was super friendly and talked about the changes hes brought over and I can say Ill definitely be back. Best KBBQ joint in Niagara + GTA hands down

The chef/owner is very accommodating and friendly he serves us very well from the start.

Absolutely amazing place with great food and service!

Amazing staff, The food is so fresh & amazing! The management and chefs are simply the best! Def made a 10/10 experience!

Fantastic food and wonderful+kind staff!

10/10 service, will come back again

Awesome spot to share food with friends!!

I feel scammed. Owner seems disrespectful to customers(look at replies to reviews, very unprofessional). Price is higher than leading BBQ Niku in Niagara and service not up to par. I came to this restaurant on their recent opening day in June as I was a huge fan prior to rebranding. They offered the 25$ credit upon a future visit but never actually gave me a way to redeem it. That opening night there was one server and when we were sat at our table they opened the cover to the grill and it had old stale white oil and tissue inside. They came and brushed it off but didn t replace grill. Service was extremely slow and I watched multiple groups walk out. We stayed, understanding it s tough opening night. Fast forward to August, I came to try it again after calling the restaurant and them confirming they would honour the 25$ credit from opening night when I came in form of gift card. Our service was slow, the grill seemed rough shape, we had to ask for water instead of it just coming to the table, any questions we asked the servers they just sent out the owner/chef instead of communicating for us which made our dinner stressful. After three months open the servers told us they are unsure how things are working with the menu and with policies like leftover food. Servings were inconsistent and I heard they charge if you don t eat it all so I was concerned when one order was two pieces and the next order of the same thing would be 12 pieces! Hard to predict how much you can eat when the portions aren t standard No AC in restaurant, very hot and the restaurant leaves the back door open where they smoke the meat outside. I heard the fire department approved them to smoke it outside but not inside, I worry the smoke coming inside is detrimental. It was very smoky when we came and no other patrons When it came time to pay I brought up the discount I was promised and the owner said he would give a gift card for the next time after I paid in full today, I was very confused because they advertised all over that if you came the first month you got the discount for future order. He gave me no choice but to pay, had I known I wouldn t have come. I called ahead of time to know I d get the 25$ off and I saw better reviews lately so I hoped they d changed He even went as far as to say he Knew the laws when he was making me pay without the credit. I wonder if he knows the laws regarding false advertising? I could have easily shown proof I came in June on credit statement if that s what he wanted but he said he d give the credit and when I came acted differently at the end of the meal The owner took my email on the machine and said he would send me the gift card, it s been days and I don t have anything still.

Very disappointed. On Google, it says that the restaurant is open. Upon arrival, the restaurant is closed.

I had a frustrating experience at this restaurant. My boyfriend and I had a reservation for his birthday on September 4th, which I confirmed with my call logs. When we arrived, we were already seated, but the owner came out from the kitchen and told us they couldn t serve us because they were unprepared and now only accept reservations. Despite showing proof of our reservation, the owner said it might not have been recorded correctly and suggested we come back another day. But it was my bf s birthday, which is why we specifically booked for that day. This was frustrating and disappointing, especially given the special occasion. I hope the restaurant improves its reservation system and communication to avoid similar issues in the future.

Very unsatisfied with the new management. The owner seems to be very rude and inconsiderate of his customers. The reservation was somehow lost so he said they couldn t seat us despite having proof of the reservation. If you re a restaurant that requires reservations maybe actually have a system that can keep track of them instead of the putting the blame on your customers and inconveniencing them.

This is the best Korean restaurant I ve visited recently. You can truly feel the owners passion and dedication in the food. The fried dishes, beef bulgogi, and pork bulgogi were particularly delicious. The rich charcoal aroma filled my mouth and paired perfectly with the bulgogi marinade. The shrimp tempura was so crispy and moist that I couldn t stop eating it. I have dinner plans with a friend and didnt hesitate to recommend this place.

Really good beef bulgogi

Delicious. Glad I dragged my friends from Hamilton out. Everything is charcoal grilled, pre-grilled to infused with a wonderful taste. Everything made in-house for an authentic Korean taste.

Staff treated us so well, very attentive. Food was in great portions and tasted amazing. I honestly recommend this place to any and everyone :)

Awesome pace for Korean BBQ, big portuons and nice staff

Place is amazing 10/10 every single time we go there

Came with my friends, as one of them highly recommended the place, but didnt know about the management change... $50 each, $3 for pop. Food: Most of the food was delicious. The meat, however, is what you go to Korean BBQ for. We were informed you no longer cook the food on the grill and they cook it for you on the charcoal grills. Meat arrived cold each time, forcing us to turn on our own grill and reheat it, leaving it overcooked. No chicken options like usual Korean BBQ, just beef or pork. One item, labelled pork strip, turned out to be pork cheek, and the owner seemed very upset when we didnt like it and didnt eat it. (The single portion we ordered was huge!) Other foods took disproportionate amounts of time to arrive... We done out meal before the tempura arrived... Service: The young woman working that night seemed very disinterested in her job, never cleared plates when she brought new ones, leaving us no space on the table, and would just stand there and wait for you to take the plate from her hands, even if you cleared space for her to put it down. Had to ask for water ($3 for a can of coke is a bit ridiculous) and she only brought one glass even thought none of us had drinks. Handing my friend her dessert and just walked away even though she had no where to put her plate down... The owner: this man seems very nice, but his presence is intimidating and stressful as he constantly comes to the table to ask how things are, watches you to see if you tip when paying, and will question you it. Said I was paying tip in cash (as Im in a tipped industry, I understand how much nicer cash tips are) and when I clicked no tip he started asking me if the sevice was bad and why I didnt tip. He also comes out to the table in the same gloves each time, picking things up off the floor and handling the cash machine in wet/ greasy gloves. Overall: the price was entirely too high for what we got, cold or overcooked meat, losing the experience of grilling your own food, and poor service.

This is one of my favourite places to visit for Korean BBQ. The service is excellent, the staff is great and the overall atmosphere is awesome. I recommend it if you want to hang out with friends or family and eat good food.

Very friendly, the moment we came in, the main chef invited us in with loads of kindness and we immediately felt welcomed. Placing a reservation was one of our best ideas in terms of the all you can eat . They had everything prepared in advanced and came on time every time. Not only the main chefs, Kayla, who was one of the servers, served us with much kindness and answered to our every call. I hope a place such as this could get more clientele. It really deserves it.

Amazing food

5 star for the vibes

Why they changed price. So expensive. Not worth. Look at the rude reply below lol(edited already), it s all you can eat and owner needs to respect customers Food

went here w my friends as we went a couple of times before i was surprised to find out about the new management and re brand and probably should ve looked up online beforehand the price increased from like $30-40 to $55 before tip, and apparently reservation is required! they have a digital menu too now ^^ the food was pre-cooked which did make it taste rly good! the pacing of was kinda off we ordered like - a pancake, dumpling, rice and they d come out later when we were halfway through our second round of meat. the owner was very social and knowledgeable tho! the server did not seem too enthusiastic but maybe bc it was only the two of them on a weekday night. anyways make sure you read up before coming depending on how much you d like to spend but at least the food didn t disappoint :)

Great food, friendly and passionate owner

My favourite restaurant in St. Catharines!!! 100% recommend

This place is hands-down one of the best Korean BBQ spots I ve ever been to! From the moment we walked in, the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. The all-you-can-eat menu had such a wide variety of meats, including high-quality cuts. Every bite was flavorful and perfectly marinated.

I had an amazing experience at Korean BBQ Town! The owners are incredibly kind and welcoming, which made the dining experience even better. The place is spotless and well-maintained, creating a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere. The food is fresh and delicious, and the service is top-notch. Highly recommend this spot for a great Korean BBQ experience!

I recently discovered Korean BBQ Town and Im hooked! The atmosphere is modern and clean, service is attentive, and the food is AMAZING. The marinated meats are tender and flavorful, and the variety of sides (kimchi, bibimbap, etc.) are delicious. The price is very reasonable for the quality and quantity. Standouts: spicy pork belly, bulgogi beef, and kimchi stew. Will definitely return and recommend to friends!

As avid Korean BBQ Town patrons before the new management took over, we are disappointed to have not read up on the recent reviews before visiting this evening. As others have mentioned, there was a huge change in menu offerings, including only pork and beef meat options, with at least one option sold out. There were no chicken or spicy options, and everything arrived precooked and overcooked. The pork belly and sliced pork tasted like the same processed meat just cut with a different bias. I was served the seafood pancake rather than the kimchi pancake, and am thankful I do not have a seafood allergy. We had to continually ask for water. The dumplings are still good, but the other fried items left much to be desired. The cheesecake dessert was still frozen when served. At $125 dinner for two people, we will not be returning, as we feel we could get better value at the Mandarin, the Keg, or another local mom&pop shop.

This is gone much better compared before. With the new management that taken over this restaurant, their service has been much better and there is also a variety of foods added on their menu on top of the old one. The chef is very attentive to the needs and satisfaction of his customers. He makes sure that his customers has been satisfied with their foods.

A true gem. And not what I was expecting. The food was amazing, the seafood to die for. And the owner/chef was very friendly, personable, and genuine. And the servers were so kind. If you want a nice ma and pa spot to enjoy for a date/ with fam or a girls/guys night out.. this is the spot if you re in Niagara.

Amazing charcoal grill and fresh seafood! Korean BBQ Town is a hidden gem! The charcoal grill gives the food an incredible smoky flavor, and the seafood was fresh and delicious. The staff were welcoming, and the whole experience felt authentic and enjoyable. If you love Korean BBQ, especially seafood, this place is a must-visit!

All dishes delicious 5/5, very different- we were all new to Koren BBQ, we are used to cooking raw meat in grill due to our previous experience in other cultures, chef came to greet and inform us different customaries of Koren Culture and truly wantes to attempt to make sure we have authentic style BBQ while also following Canadian rules, which was nice and understandable. Very informative and helpful. Two Waitresss were very nice and patient with our poor English, but definitely only needed 1 waitress to focus on our table due to multiple communications errors. Overall, great food, chef was nice to take the time to chat with us and made our experience as smooth as it could be. Was a little overwhelmed by the amount of times theyve requested for 5 star review but I felt like its not up to a 5 star experience. Will come again in the late future:)

After the change of the ownership, this place is going down hill. This used to be a pretty solid korean bbq place, so I and my friends ignored the bad reviews and decided to give it a try. The prices for ayce jumped from under $40 to $50 on the weekdays and $55 on the weekend, which make this place the most expensive ayce restaurant in town. Despite of the huge price increase, the menu selections seem to shrink significantly from before. No more rice cake tempura, cold noodles, or korean pancake. The taste of the meat is ok; it is smokey, which is quite unique. But does it worth the price? No. The herb in seafood was nice, but also oily from butter. Personally, I wouldnt mind, but I know some people would. At the beginning of the meal, everything seemed fine. The server lady was nice. It was what happened at the end of the meal that ruined our whole experience. I was shocked with how strict they are with their leftover policy. I and my friends were 3 girls, since it was our first time trying the restaurant after they reopened, so we decided to try 6/9 meat options. On the order sheet, they mention the amount of meat varies depending on the number of people, so we didnt think much about it. We used to eat here before, and we were able to try everything on the menu in one meal. But this time, we ended up only ordered one round for the whole meal, and still had like 10 pieces of meat leftovers. They insisted on charging us $5/person based on their policy, adding up to $15 of extra charge for a few leftover pieces, with no room for compromising. I and my friends have eaten in many ayce restaurants before. We personally even work in one of the ayce restaurants in St. Catharines, so we have seen many leftover charge policy. If the customers only order one round or didnt order much, we would just waive the fees for them because we want them to be happy and feel their meal was worth the price. For this meal at korean bbq town, I wouldnt mind paying $5 for those few pieces, but $15 is definitely too much. On top of that, they were the ones who control the amount of meat that we received. But that was their policy, so we still ended up paying. What happened next was what concerned us the most. When we pay, they owner appeared and pressed the 15% tips option and gave the machine to us to tap our card. We were really confused and asked. Then the owner with a very bad attitude said it was their policy for customer to tip at least 15%. But excuse me, we didnt see you mention about this policy nowhere! Of course we would tip the standard rate regardless, but we would really appreciate it if you didnt interfere and let us enter the tips on our own. Your action really made us feel being pushed to tip, which was not a nice feeling. We felt overcharged, and now the owner being pushy made us feel even more uncomfortable with this place. When we told the owner how we felt, he started complaining that they only got 7% of tips for the first week of reopening (well, understandable). He kept claiming that they provided the best meal and service in town, so the price and the tip percentage are justified. He kept saying that he didnt try to compare his restaurant to other places, but he really thinks his food is the most authentic, and the service is the best. I just want to say, be humble man. If you want to get more tips from your customers, please fix your attitude first. Secondly, if you are going to charge $50-$55 (not including tax and tips) for ayce, please be more generous to your customers, charge a reasonable price for leftovers and listen to their opinions. If the customers are happy, they will tip you more! I have tipped you guys 18% for the meal, but we will never be back. Is this worth it for you? Your call ^_^. In conclusion, we paid more than $70/person and were left extremely unsatisfied. This by far was the worst dining experience that I have ever had in Canada. Avoid this place at all cost if you dont want to feel overcharged and uncomfortable with the owners attitude.

Food was ok, nothing extraordinary. I dont believe its worth the $$$. Service was very slow but the staff were friendly though.

Unfortunately after the new owners, this place is unacceptable. Price is crazy high, the meat comes already overcooked but cold, so you just BBQ your meat to heat it up and overcook it. Service needs huge improvement. The fried food ordered was still frozen inside. We used to dine here constantly, but never again.

My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined. They doubled the price under the new management and the meat is not seasoned.

Missed the previous owner. Now, they have higher prices but worse food and service. 1. Almost all the meat were pre cooked, so I just needed to warm them up on the pan. The enjoyment of bbq is gone. 2. Be careful. They will charge you at least $5 even if you leave a small portion of meat on the table. 3. One of their people brought a POS machine to us while we were having dessert. Please remember that eating dessert is NOT the signal of asking for bill. 4. No custom tip options. If you ask, the owner will first tell you this is machine system s problem and then say bbq restaurants typically and usually charge a minimum of 15% of tip. Who says that? Government or any associations? Ridiculous! That s a poor explanation. The owner will also stare at you and the machine while tipping. Truly uncomfortable. My first time wrote that much as I used to have great time and memories here. Unfortunately, I won t come again. TBH, they should have a new name rather than keeping the old one.

The revamped Korean BBQ Town is amazing. Their service and kind staff make the restaurant feel very welcoming and homey, which in turn, creates a very pleasing atmosphere to be immersed in with family and friends. All their staff, which includes not only the Servers and Front Desk, but as well as their Kitchen Staff, make this restaurant one of the best AYCE places in St.Catherines and the Niagara Region in total! The Menu, is there some changes? Yes, there is, and this Menu in my opinion, is certainly an upgrade from the previous Menu (previous Menu was still good in its own respective way). I can confidently say that this place has made great changes and I 100% recommend it to everyone and anyone who is wanting some AYCE Korean BBQ! If I have to make any suggestions, it would be for the friendly Servers to see if water or drinks need to be refilled or for the grills to be changed. However, again, the Servers/Front Desk are still great, and I cant forget the Kitchen Staff who are equally, just as great. They made my family and friends have a great experience and helped us create a quality moment in our lives that well remember for a very long time. Thank you Korean BBQ Town for a great night, and we are definitely coming back more times in the future!

We ve been at this place a lot of times before and we were suprised that it s under new management now. We went to eat for dinner and did the usual AYCE (which we always do). It s really expensive now for the options of food they got, used to be $35 and now $50 per person. It s insane based on what and how small they offer, honestly we rather just drive to sauga and do AYCE grill in our favourite places like gyu-bee ($40 for weekday) or Takumi ($42 lots of meat options to actually cook, appetizers and they have Sushi too!). Everytime we dine there, we know how to turn the grill so we turned it on so it s hot and ready to go when the meat comes in. Few minutes later server came and turned it off, he said we can turn it on when the meats arrived so we were totally fine with it. So we ordered a few apps and most of the meats, apps came in first and it wasn t really that good, the only thing that s ok was the calamari and that s it lol. While we were talking server came with a platter of cooked meat, we all stopped and looked at each other like we were all shocked and didn t expected it to be cooked already. So basically the grill experience is just to warm up the cooked meat now. Cheesecake for dessert is rock solid, can t even cut the tip of it. They do have a time limit of 2 hours as well. Which a table of 4 should be done in an hour with cooked meat already lol We didn t get the option of giving a custom tip when we were paying. It s sad to say that we don t think we ll come back in this place anymore with the price, options of food, and experience is not that worth it anymore.

Great flavours and a unique experience!

As per their response, this is NOT about not having cheesecake. They wouldnt allow both desserts. Also I saw the guy infusing smoke on the bbq outback. No thanks and not even korea does this so please stop saying this. The grills are now just a novelty. The sauce they provided was questionable and Ive never seen it in korean restaurants. I asked for hot sauce and they gave me a yellow salty oil. Very weird. Its also illegal to force a tip. Moreover , for 55 bucks you can get better food elsewhere. Food was dry as they marinate it only with smoke lmao New management, new menu. I feel like people should know your paying for precooked food and the grill is to reheat it. I actually asked if I was supposed to cook the food and they said yes, they cook it 40%. The previous owners seasoned the food and had amazing red hot sauce. I cant beleive how disappointing this place has become, were from Toronto and this is the only kbq in st catherines! Super sad that the quality went downhill so quickly. This food was bland, 0 seasoning. First batch of takoyaki was great second batch was ice in the middle. I hope they go back to how they were before. When it came to desert they wouldnt let us order both. One or the other..so we just got the bill and left. 60 dollars a person and you cant have both desserts lol. Seems off. Also for a cook your own, theres no air-conditioning. A thing we looked past when the food and service was amazing. Ps this is not how they do it in Korea lol.

Wow! a hidden gem. My family visited on the way to go to Niagara last weekend. The BBQ was fantastic and enough for mouthwatering especially, pre-grilled meat brought out a distinctive flavor with smoked smell, the chef looks very passionate and the servers are friendly as well. Highly recommend, you can experience authentic Korean BBO, Im definitely coming back.

They changed it from 34.99 to 50. It used to even be 29.99 and was paradise I heard rumors they even try to choose the tip for customers. I will be visiting soon and would like to see that :) Food : 1/5

The food here is fantastic! The seafood and fried chicken are must haves and are very welcomed additions to the menu. The meat is especially delicious when paired with ssamjang and kimchi. The meat also comes partially cooked now, which seemed odd at first but also meant that it could be cooked faster, so no complaints here. Staff were incredibly friendly and the owner was clearly passionate about his work. There were some instances where dishes were slow to come out, though Im confident that these sorts of things will be ironed out as time goes on. Especially given the enthusiasm I saw firsthand. My only complaint is the increase in prices, although I do understand it. Admittedly, $50 per person is still cheaper than the other bbq restaurants Ive been to, so I cant complain too much. My only request is to make lettuce a tad bit cheaper Overall, I highly recommend it. Its a great place to eat with friends and Ill definitely be coming back soon.

People ..RUN don t walk to this restaurant. The food is top notch, the service amazing and the servings for the bbq is unreal so much! Don t forget to try the various sauces. Will definitely be back!!!!!!

What a treat! Delicious and fun experience! Seriously- just go! We stopped in to eat on a whim and enjoyed everything to the max. Don t forget to try the sauces which are the bomb. And the service was truly wonderful - everyone is so friendly. We will be going back again and again. So happy we found this spot. Thanks for a great evening!

You get authentic chargrilled meats in fine cuts and AYCE ! Pork, beef. Seafood, plethora of tempura and all other goodies including soup, fried rice, and food galore! Chef, the owner, takes pride in his food and servers are very friendly. Outdoor seating looks cozy in cooler months and I only wish that I live close by to visit often. Parking: park in an open lot past the condo in Korean bbq designated spots. They have a partnership with Kim s Wine and Distillery in Toronto and they drinks were yummy. Planning to visit the Kim s to bring back a few bottles to US. Parking: Private lot past the condo in designated spots

The food was amazing and have the friendliest and nicest staff. Carla and Kevin made our experience even better!

I went here a couple years ago and i remember the price being around 30$ a person, this time around me and my 4 friends went, costing 75$ a person including a tip and one pop each. I just found that to be ridiculous, the food is very good however the service slacks. We ordered our first round of food and got it no problem, the second time we ordered it was last call so we put in an order around 8:40. (9:00 being the last time you can place orders) we then waited until 9:40 to find out our order never got delivered to the kitchen. Im sure it was a mistake but it did ruin the experience for us .

We brought our son out for a birthday celebration.. his choice of restaurant. So clearly he is no stranger to amazing food and great service as he often comes here. As a first timer, everything was flavourful and great quality. The seafood was out of this world...best mussels ever...ever! Will definitely be back!

We visited for the first time this past weekend since the new management took over in June. I have to say, the improvement in quality and experience was incredible! The new owner/chef came over to our table to explain the changes to the food/menu himself, and he was very passionate about providing the most authentic experience possible! The meat being slightly pre cooked gave it such a unique charcoal flavour. The seafood caught us off guard by how much it had improved, and all the side dishes and appetizers were incredible! We were also provided a complementary drink sample by the owner, and had probably the friendliest waitress I ve ever had - just the sweetest people who provided amazing service (and I can now say I definitely recommend the Makgulli from Kim s Winery)! Overall it was a 5/5 experience, and I can t wait to return!

My best friend and I wanted to try this place because neither of us had tried Korean BBQ before. What a wonderful experience! Big thanks to our waiter, Kevin, who was excellent and got everything to us very quickly. He was incredibly friendly and was happy to explain everything to us as we were new to Korean cuisine. Huge shout out to the owner and chef Marty- he also made it such a wonderful experience! He brought out the chefs special for everyone to try, and it was SO GOOD! He introduced me to a delicious Korean rice wine, and he just had such a terrific personality and made us feel very welcome. I dont write a lot of reviews but I felt the need to leave this place a good one because the whole experience was incredible. Please dont let the prices deter you, I promise you that its worth it. Definitely coming back again!

Great experience and great customer service. The chef and owner came to the table to personally welcome us and bring out a few of the dishes we ordered. Would recommend it for sure.

Incredible food and service. Beautifully made, fantastic tasting dishes, Super clean, amazing place!!! Highly recommended, Under new management.

Foods good comes cooked and food comes fast

Fantastic service! Some new desserts that were delicious! Owner/ chef gave our table some rice cakes and they were perfection! Highly recomend

Too expensive.....

Extraordinary!!!

Excellent food, the owner is wonderful. Ill definitely be back for more.

We had the best experience dinning there, the owner was just amazing the food was perfect every bite felt like heaven they have the best in house kimchi we loved it so much the owner gave us a big container to take home, we were so pleased with his generosity. Definitely highly recommended

Wow by far the best experience we ve ever had yummy food great service highly recommend it

All you can eat in amazing Korean BBQ All is terrific thank you Chef, Kevin and all the crew to make a Birthday Dinner amazing Food

This place was good, and they hiked it from 34 to 50 dollars.

Rice wine went great thanks for the suggestion ! Keep that shrimp coming too loved the presentation!!

Update: Old review (2yrs ago with 5 star rating): I just love their yummy food, the waitress smiling faces, affordable all-you-can eat! I would definitely go back there to eat more! New (2024 with 3 star rating): This is one of my favorite restaurants in St. Catharines. But, I heard that they are currently under new management so me and my friends were surprised on how things work there now. Previously, we would place orders for marinated chicken, pork, beef and others, which we would then grill before eating. However, everything is prepared in the kitchen and served immediately, which is not how we are used to doing things. We long for the days of the previous menu, when items such as miso soup, kimchi pancakes, cold noodles, bibimbop, lettuce, and three distinct sauces were available. Above all, we miss the reasonable prices. I regret to inform you that my friends and I were disappointed when we arrived and chose not to return because so many of the things we had become accustomed to were gone. I posted a photo on their latest menu for your reference.

Unfortunately this restaurant has really gone down hill Not only are they par cooking the meats before they bring them out. But it took over 1 hr for our first order to get to our table, as per their rules you are unable to order anything else until the full order is on the table. The reasoning was that they were too busy. There are 8 people inside including myself and my daughter. They also tried to charge us for more Kimchi even though it is an included side.... We also did not receive any of our seafood choices to our table. Very disappointed. Wont be coming back here ever again unfortunately

The serving speed is very slow and the food is often forgotten. The quality is average and the ingredients are not commensurate with the price. The serving speed is very slow and the food is often forgotten. The quality is okay but the quality are not equal with the price.

Sorry to see this place has closed. New owners taking over will not have all you can eat. Many places already exist of korean food. Will not go.