COBRA

The food was pretty good even tho they didnt have to many options on sides, the meat was great I think my favorite part of the restaurant.. the service wasnt so great I think the server only came back once to see of we needed anything.. the atmosphere was good, really dark but other wise it was a vibe..

First time at Cobra, but I have had Korean BBQ more than a handful of times. My wife and I ordered the Omakase 2 and some appetizers. The quality of meat was good, and the facility was clean. It wasnt very busy, but it seemed like they were rushing us through the courses. It was also a little pricey. Not terrible, but Im not sure if I will come back.

Cobra is an absolute gem! The ambiance perfectly blends a chic, club-like vibe with a cozy dining experience. We indulged in the Cobra Omakase II (see photo), and every bite was bursting with incredible flavors. The interactive experience of cooking our own food at the table added a fun and unique touch to the evening. For the appetizer, we had the special of the night: braised short rib dumplings in a coconut curry sauce, and they were simply divine. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for an exceptional dining adventure!

Top-tier food quality, and service. The tables where you can grill your own food are a lot of fun and make for a good shared experience. You can also get the kitchen to prepare your food. Lots of good sake, wine, and cocktail choices.

This was amazing. The food was high quality and delicious, the atmosphere is very cool and it was so much fun to create the different combinations of food together on the grill. It is expensive but it is also a good deal of food. Its definitely worth stopping by and we look forward to renting a karaoke room sometime.

This is a tough one, we went at 5:45 as thats when we had reservations and the place had barely any people which was good because looking at the place and its wide drink menu Im sure its packed when the sun goes down.Lets start with the positivesThe service was excellent, we were well attended to for the most part and I do appreciate how they had non-alcoholic mocktails since my wife and I dont drink alcohol.We were able to get a reservation same day I suspect because of how early in the day it was for what seems to be more of a nightclub.Lets go into the so-soThe mocktail we had was good but it was pretty expensive for having no alcohol in it. Mine was $14 and my wifes was $12, our server never asked us if we wanted another, I would have said no due to the price but my drink was empty most of the time.The meats were mostly good quality and the Wagu they have is genuine but its the low end variety which isnt surprising given we are in Pittsburgh but it was still decent enough for the area.The floor of the building was sticky, its really dark inside with no windows and there is very little air moving around so it feels stuffy. The seating is also nothing more than a fancy wooden bench and after 30 or so minutes your bottom will let you know your sitting on a flat wooden board with no padding.Now the not so greatCant skirt around the price for what you are getting. My wife and I left spending over $200 after tip and we did not get a lot for that money. In fact we were still hungry after we left and went and got Thai. Considering two adults who only had a single non-acholic drink each and a prepackaged meal this is a bit much. The meats were good, dont get wrong but if Im being honest I have had better cuts of meat at Texas Roadhouse for a more reasonable price. I know the experience is different but you do get way more variety at a better price at a place like the Roadhouse. I have also been to other restaurants like this in other cities and they were much better in terms of food and value. I know this is Pittsburgh and options are really limited but even being unique for the area still doesnt justify the prices.All the sides that came with our meal plan were terrible, all the mushrooms we had tasted terrible, the kimchi was the worst I ever had and the pickled veggies were also very soar and rather unpleasant we had a single bite of each and pushed them to the side.So overall what do I think, well I think a fair amount of the 5 stars is from the mentality that since the place is expensive it must be good or perhaps they were people there when its late night and are drunk and having a good time. For a dinner date this place is not all that great and if that is your intent for coming you would be better served elsewhere.My wife and I definitely wont be back and if someone were to ask me what I thought if they had been thinking about going Id tell them the hype is not worth the price especially if they are going for dinner.

The food in general was not good as the atmosphere and the service. We had the galbi and the little pillow as well shared a shrimp fried rice. Galbi was good seasoned, little pillow was good for bbq too, both of the portions are quite small. The fried rice was bad and we couldn’t eat due to too salty. Our server- Nicole was very kind to trade it for us but we didn’t want a new one so we asked her to tell the kitchen that we were good and she was very nice to take that off our bill too. The side dishes were unique and have different varieties, kudos to the gochujang potato and the edamame, everything else i think it didnt go well with each other and the meat too.The atmosphere was very nice, if you are looking for a trendy theme and an interesting date night.We enjoyed the karaoke box, they used karafun app and will update the new songs through the guest suggestion. I think it will be more easier if they just use karaoke on youtube, pay premium and dont have to worry about the suggestions.

Came for a friends birthday. Karaoke was easy to keep going and the mocktails were yummy. Ive been here for Korean bbq once and it was great.

Absolutely loved our time at COBRA. A group of 6 of us did Karaoke and dined in. Karaoke was such a blast and the wait staff were wonderful. The venue is very nice and the karaoke had a great music selection! Food was top notch.

We enjoyed everything about our dinner experience once we got rolling. The only thing we’d change is we sat for a while. We were waiting for someone else to arrive, however we wanted to order an appetizer and had questions and had to go find someone to take our appetizer order. We sat for a while without any attention. After that, we continued to sit with no one checking in until our appetizer came. Once the appetizer came, we place our order, and then we had 3 people waiting on our table. I’m not sure why the first 20 minutes was so awkward. The food was delicious! Love the Korean corn and the bok choy! The meat was incredible and the ambience was nice. We enjoyed our dinner! Also, thank you for the birthday dessert!! We tipped well because we thoroughly enjoyed our time once it got started.

This is a really awesome location and interesting fusion restaurant-night club in Pittsburgh. The DJ was really awesome, the space was open and welcoming, the facilities were very clean, and the overall experience was good! The drinks were club-priced, but that’s to be expected. I will be back!

A great place for a different dinner and experience!The atmosphere is cozy with low lights and the heat from the grill, while still being sophisticated. The food was great and the waiters were super nice arranging everything for our somewhat big group (7 plp).This place has the bbq space separated from the karaoke rooms and the dance floor, so you can opt to do all of the activities or just choose one of them.

Had a birthday celebration here, got a BBQ table for 6. I researched this place and knew going in that I was going to spend a good bit of money so Im not going to knock it for the cost but overall I feel like its not worth the cost. You can get a better experience going to the Melting Pot or almost anything else for the $350 (including tax and tip) I spent on two people although I did buy a round of prosecco for the table that was about $65 (including tax and tip).The Good: Food was good, the portions were good.The OK: The service was OK, nothing special but not bad. It was actually three of our birthdays and we mentioned that going to the table, no complimentary anything. The drinks were OK I actually think one of the dinks I had was supposed to have smoke on top but they didnt have the smoke or whatever. Drinks definitely not worth the price.The Bad: BBQ tables are small. Not meant for 6 people. Id do 4 at most and for the best experience maybe just a romantic night for two.

Cobra is so cute. It’s a little pricey and the portions are a smidge small but the service is immaculate and the atmosphere is so fun! They just recently came out with a new kind of Old Fashioned and they were so excited to share it with me. Delicious. If you are an old fashioned lover like I am this should be your bar. Everyone is so lovely and the food is delicious.

Cobra is always a great choice! Weve loved this place since it opened and have been back numerous times over the years.The AYCTE on Wednesday and Thursday nights is a great deal!! Otherwise, dinner can get a little pricey so definitely a special occasion or when you have friends/family visiting and looking for something different.For the BBQ tables, Id recommend 4 (maybe 5) max as 6 is just too much for one grill and all the extras.

This place is wonderful! Great food and cocktails and has the best private karaoke setup in the city. We actually arranged to have our wedding reception here, so we got to know the staff, and they are really just some wonderful folks.

Really good. The scallops were the best part of our meal. I liked the banchan,I just wish I got more.

Recently visited Cobra, a Korean BBQ restaurant in Pittsburgh, and I had a mixed experience. The restaurant had a dark and clean ambiance that created a romantic atmosphere, perfect for a cozy evening.The food quality at Cobra was pretty good. The Korean barbecue selection was flavorful and satisfying, with a variety of marinated meats and delicious side dishes. However, I was disappointed with the waiters lack of assistance in understanding the concept of Korean barbecue. It would have been helpful to receive some guidance on the different cuts of meat and cooking techniques.Despite the slight drawback, I would still recommend Cobra for its excellent food and romantic setting. However, its important to note that dining here can be quite pricey, with the Korean BBQ option costing $60-$75 per person. If youre willing to splurge for a special occasion and enjoy a memorable culinary adventure, Cobra is definitely worth considering.Overall, Cobra offers a great dining experience with its mouthwatering food and romantic ambiance. Just be prepared for the higher price point and the possibility of limited assistance from the staff regarding the concept of Korean barbecue

I was with a group of 8 people and we rented a private karaoke room for 2 hours. The karaoke system worked very well and we had a great time singing. However, the room was not well ventilated so it got very hot in there. We spoke to the staff about this but they said there was nothing they could do to fix it.It was a sunny summer day and we felt trapped inside that hot sealed room. I will have to think twice before going there especially when its warm outside :/

Very cool spot. Went for the all you can eat and was bursting at the seams. Even received a complimentary starter and dessert. Top three favorite restaurants in Pittsburgh.

The place is a great night club. However, the yakiniku is ok for Pittsburgh and well below average JBBQ/KBBQ compared to the rest of the US. The food is clearly not catered to an Asian audience.I went to the AYCE J/KBBQ they offer every Wednesday which at the time was $48/person.There is no doubt that Cobra is one of the best night clubs in Pittsburgh. The inside is absolutely beautiful and spacious. DJ Bamboo is an amazing DJ. The music is great. Karaoke is an amazing experience.Unfortunately, I cant say the same for the JBBQ/KBBQ. While the venue was packed for the BBQ, I dont think its worth the price. I dont even know if the food is JBBQ or KBBQ.First, the JBBQ/KBBQ advertising is confusing. They clearly have yakiniku cuts and a legitimate yakiniku grill, but they also serve Korean banchan with the meal. While the yakiniku grill is top quality, its just weird to combine Korean and Japanese food with the BBQ. As a result, I feel because the focus is on too many elements, the BBQ quality takes a severe hit.Second, the banchan is by no means good. It felt like the banchan was made by a non-Korean still learning how to make them. The kimchi was sweet and lacked the fermented flavor. The cucumber banchan wasnt pickled. The list goes on. For a restaurant charging $48/person, the minimum expectation is good banchan passes a certain bar of flavor and it fails to deliver.We were given 5 options for the AYCE, which is somewhat unexpected for the price. The menu was missing samgyupsal (pork belly) but had beef and chicken galbi as marinated options. As well as unmarinated beef along with miso flavored shrimp and mushrooms. For the first order, you can order all of the options on the menu per person, but after, it is one option per person for the rest of the 90 minutes.When the meat came, it actually came in yakiniku sized slices. While this isnt a surprise because they also cater themselves as a JBBQ, that essentially raises eyebrows since this means that the Korean options arent cut in the traditional Korean way (thicker etc).One way to gauge the quality of KBBQ other than the banchan is the beef galbi flavor. The BBQ unfortunately fails the quality test. The beef galbi is the wrong cut of meat since they just marinated the unmarinated beef and called it galbi. In addition, the galbi wasnt even the traditional rib cut with the bones. And the sweetness of the meat was completely missing. Im not sure if it is because it is AYCE, but it felt like there wasnt enough marination time, nor was there enough ingredients to actually flavor the galbi correctly. I do understand that perhaps the BBQ may not be the main focus of Cobra, but for $48/person, the galbi misses the bar by many marks. It may be cheaper to take a trip to Columbus and eat at a legitimately higher quality AYCE KBBQ place than eat here.Other than that, the ssamjang was on point and the mushrooms were AMAZING. The shrimp was also great. The tech around the yakiniku grill was also top notch. The vent is at the grill level so your clothes wont smell smoky after eating.Would I come back to Cobra? 100000% Yes for the night club. Ill maybe come back for the non BBQ food. For now, I dont think the J/KBBQ is worth it.While its really the only ok option in Pittsburgh for K/JBBQ, the AYCE $48 price option is too steep. Ok, I feel they can charge this high because there is no competition currently. However, I feel the restaurant is confused with the BBQ options. The banchan is subpar, the meat cuts are JBBQ style with KBBQ names, the galbi meat cut was incorrect (at least from my experience), and the marinate is below average. Im just afraid the BBQ will be gazumped by the new options that will come to Pittsburgh soon.Id definitely try the BBQ again if either the prices go down or they stick to a certain market (JBBQ and KBBQ are different). Regardless, the night club section is amazing and hopefully you guys dont ban me bc of my review T.T because the place is special regardless of the food.

This was my first time going to a Japanese BBQ restaurant. I am a vegetarian and was worried I was going to leave hungry but I was very full and satisfied by the end. I got the vegan Rangoon, mushrooms for the grill and broccoli as a side. The potatoes that were part of the banchan were so good! The waitress was very accommodating and instead of using wagyu fat on the grill we used an onion. My boyfriend loves seafood and had the lobster and the seared yellowfin tuna and said it was amazing! The lemonades were also refreshing. We will definitely be coming back!

We ordered the oysters, caviar, wagyu beef fried rice, and two of the omakase 2. I would save your money on the caviar which I think was overpriced and didnt really fit the vibe, it was the same caviar presentation youd see anywhere else. The oysters were really good and it was cool seeing their take on a mignonette and cocktail sauce, but whoever shucked the oysters wasnt perfect and I found two bits in the oyster shells. The wagyu fried rice was extremely good and was a fairly generous portion. I would say that it was a good value, and it was nice having something additional to the meat and banchan to always have different flavors rotating around. The Omakase 2 was expensive, but I think was also a really good value and was the star of the show. There was a moderate amount of A5 wagyu, a significant amount of two other beef cuts, a marinated beef (galbi) that while tougher was one of the most flavor packed. It also came with several kinds of mushrooms and some spring onion that really get transformed by the grill. The trumpet mushrooms were one of my favorites. There were 5 banchan sides which I think were kimchi, a potato side, a bean sprout side, a spicy zucchini side, and a daikon side as well as a very good sauce. I do recommend dipping everything in either that sauce or soy and salting the meat as you prepare it. I dont recommend only cooking one side of the meat as we were advised to try as even though I can appreciate carpaccio and tartare I found the texture on that to not be great.I also tried the Suntory Toki Highball, Euphoria, and Soju Flight. The highball was far too sweet and one noted for me, but the Euphoria reminded me of a prickly pair margarita and was quite good. The soju flights I could have gone either way on, but they werent bad by any means. Their whiskeys are absurdly priced, and I think similarly to the caviar are essentially showing off tax. I am fairly sure you could buy a whole bottle of some of them at a state store for the price of a single drink there.The atmosphere was interesting. It appears (and I guess does function as) a dance club at the door. Theres a sort of ticket booth for a hostess stand, and a black neon lit kind of smallish dance floor. Around the corner is a cool looking little bar with restrooms down a hall past that. Restrooms were unisex with stalls which was kind of cool I guess, but I know ppl get weird with this so worth mentioning. There was some kind of Korean? quarter game outside the bathroom, but who in the US carries quarters...also kind of ick right beside bathroom... Tables have bench seating, are in a private dark area behind and hidden from the dance floor. Obviously there is a rounded mesh grill in the table which did make fitting all the food and drinks on the table a little clumsy, but not sure how they could have made that any better.I interacted with three staff members. The lady at the door asked us if we were there for Japanese BBQ, which I agreed, but felt confused as its Korean BBQ. A younger guy took our orders and seemed quite nice, but had to source others for questions reharding whiskey, but he did get the answers we needed. A middle aged gentleman who brought the food and had a very chef like aurap and answered our questions and described what to do. Overall fairly good staff.Parking was a bit of a mess, so maybe between that and the Soju flights, just Uber. The location also had some other restaurants around, but is in a weird traffic situation and there were a couple shady people roaming around. It must not be that bad as the doors were open to walk right in, but I caught a vibe.

Had an amazing at this karaoke/restaurant bar. The food was delicious. The wagyu burger was so amazing, we debated on going back the next day. Also speedy service was appreciated. Our waitress took care of us, even during bottle service during karaoke in our private room. That was also a blast. I recommend this to anyone new to Pgh, or who hasn’t tried it yet.

Amazing experience! The food was so delicious, a bit pricy, but very worth it!Picture:Bread pudding Ala mode, chocolate matcha cake, the steak plate and a whisky and bubble pop drink

Omg! so happy i found this place best meal I had in a long time! great environment as well! my kids had a blast...and going back next week for girls night! all the combinations of condiments and meat...my taste buds were on fire... Great Korean BBQ

Went on a Thursday and the place looked empty. But there were other diners at tables nearby. Pretty cozy. Fun experience. Food is cut thin so it cooks quickly. $60/person bundle was enough for one person. Tip: grill the kimchi, it goes well with the beef. Grill the potatoes, too, while youre at it 👍🏼

This is definitely a place to experience. The atmosphere is unique, havent been to a restraint like that anywhere in Pittsburgh. The food culture is a mix of Korean and Japanese. The food was awesome. This was my first time trying wagyu. Wasnt overly impressed with it but I think thats just me.From negatives: server was not attentive enough. The place was not busy and for the amount of money paid for the dinner(tips included in the bill) I feel like they should be on standby most of the time.

This was our first time and we absolutely loved it. From walking in to the vibe, to the drinks and finally THE FOOD. Yes be prepared to spend money but the food was high quality and delicious. Our server was awesome and helped us decide. We recommend the Omakse II. It gave us a nice spread for the whole table. They were very attentive to my gluten allergy. Well definitely be back to try the kitchen made food.

Amazing experience here. The only complaint I had was I would have liked to have seen a separate pair of tongs for the side dishes. I hindsight, we could have just used one of our sets for that but didnt think far enough ahead. :D

Cant comment on the food, but service in general has been kinda SLIMY on occasion. Several instances of staff up-charging cash covers and hoping youre too drunk to notice, double charging drinks on separate tabs, and being rude when you call them out on it. Inside is a cool atmosphere. Never really busy enough to justify paying a cover at the door. Weve had fun there in the past, just watch your wallet. Also gender neutral bathrooms are fine... just not always comfortable at a night club.

We enjoyed our time here and most of the food, but it is expensive and definitely overpriced. We would try a bbq table again only if we had a large party and would order alacart over the omakase options.The wagyu and galbi were the true highlights. I didnt find any of the banchun particarily notable. The potatoes are better if you bbq them and then toss them back in their sauce. The daikon is incredibly boring, but we tried it a few different ways, the best of which was in the leftover galbi sauce and then grilled. There was also kimchee and two other dishes that I dont recall their names. One was some sort of pickled cucumbers; it was ok. The other was the best of all the banchans, but I am not sure what it was. Bokchoy?I was not a fan of the soju, redbull flight. Its also $24, which is kind of crazy because soju is so inexpensive (We usually buy a bottle at Korean restaurants). I was impressed with the Bubble Pop. The flavors blended well, and the drink was neither overly sweet nor tart. The decor and vibe were nice, and the bbq area was busy but not overly loud. We also checked into the karaoke prices, which I didnt see listed on their site. Its $30 for a half hour and $50 for an hour for up to ten people.

The food was good. I expected better quality for what we spent. The wagyu fried rice was phenomenal. Pricing is much more than whats noted on the menu on google but I assume they went up recently.The service was ok. We were greeted and sat fairly quickly but we made reservations online prior. I dont like giving my credit card information online but I assume they have a cancelation policy. I just couldnt find it. We noted that we were there for my wifes birthday and our wedding anniversary on our reservation. Nothing was done with that info even though it asks on the reservation so slightly disappointed there.Parking is a pain but thats most places in Pittsburgh. The lot across the street is not for parking there and we saw tow trucks sitting there waiting for people.All in all, I probably wont be back. It was a cool experience but we spent over $250 for 2 people with their omakase 2, 1 starter, and a shared dish and that price seems way too much.

We reserved for karaoke the room was very small!! It was very hot no air my sister had to step outside because she was about to pass out when we told someone all they said was it was cooler in the lounge we can chill out there but we were paying $60 an hour for our karaoke room. The Ipad and the TV screen did not correspond with each other the TV screen was a verse behind so you had to get up on the iPad that is mounted to see the words. My sister in law had to put her glasses on just to sing a song. That being said I would never do that again.

Great food. Kinda pricey. Staff were very nice, my friend left his card and they texted and called me to let me know it was there almost immediately after we left

This was an interesting experience. Our table did prefixed menu with A5 Wagyu on. It was good. When we come back, Im just going to get Bulgogi because frankly I thought that was the best part. Cocktails were fun... bubbles, fire, cotton candy, and boba. Appetizers really are good, the rice cakes are no joke. Kimchi was awesome. All in all we all enjoyed it and agreed we would come back. Oh, and the ambience and atmosphere is amazing. Unlike a lot of places in PGH.

So good . First time visitor to a korean bbq place. Had a nice dinner with my fiance and both of us loved it . Need reservations done to get a table and we ended up getting one at 10 pm which was perfect for us.The vibe was so much fun with live music and people dancing and the food was great too .And not too expensive for what it had to offerWill definitely visit again.We got the eggplant and pork for the grilling . Along with the caviar potatoes we got the scallion pancakes. The grilling items come with five side dishes and some sticky riceThis is not a place for people who want a nice quiet dinner . This is place has a lot of sound and dance and i love it!

Oysters lets go! Great atmosphere, relaxed and fun. Drinks are great, kudos to the old fashioned. And staff super friendly with good vibes.

It was our first time there and I wasnt sure about the process and had some questions. Everyone was so knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The food was amazing and the experience was very cool and fun!!

Amazing food. Just simply a pleasure of an experience. The protein, wether you go for the Wagyu or the Bulgogi, is so flavorful and delicious. Our host, Amber, was very knowledgeable and is the perfect person to help someone whos never experienced Korean BBQ before. The pricetag can be a bit expensive, but for the money it would be hard to find a better bang for your buck in the area. Cannot recommend this place enough

Great atmosphere and always a good time. Cost can be pricey depending on options and how much you order however generous portions and high quality.

My boyfriend and I went to Cobra to celebrate our anniversary. We sat at one of the tables with a grill in the middle. The food was delicious, and it was a fun experience! I recommend getting either the Omasake I or II package. We got Omasake I because we love bulgogi. It did not disappoint!I felt that it was a great date night experience, but each table only has one small grill in the middle. The tables were spacious, but the grill would have been a bit cramped with more people. We went on a Saturday night at 7 pm, and the restaurant was not busy yet, but it was packed when we left. If you have a larger party, you might be able to get 2 tables across from each other between 5 and 7 pm if they aren’t as busy.If you are worried that you won’t know how to cook everything, fear not! The server explains it all. It is very easy.Overall, great experience!

You wont find any other Korean BBQ spot in Pittsburgh besides this one. And as soon as you pull up, you know you are in for a treat. Very classy, luxurious, and a beautiful food experience from start to finish. Quality Wagu beef you cant find anywhere else. A definite must visit.

It was amazing and really exceeded expectations. Omakase selection was good and portion perfect for four people. Banchan size was good and not too tempting to fill up on, my wife said the rice was better than normal, veggie wraps fresh, chili sauce good - really no complaints on food at all. Carbonara was different and interesting with pork belly so tender, miso fish wrap an awesome flavor start. The kimchi dumplings were only so so and maybe too soft a texture. Drink selection was very tempting and will definitely try next time. Staff was tripping over themselves to make sure we were happy. Facility, even though really dark, seemed clean and sharp. I think Id prefer the music in the grill area turned down just a smidge so maybe not best for a first date.

I’m going to be really honest, this place isn’t very good. As a long time Bay Area resident I was excited this had opened and between the pandemic and life I am just now making it. Guess I really wasn’t missing much. The food wasn’t that bad but it really wasn’t that good. The steak we got here wasn’t seasoned and lacked flavor. The mushrooms largely dried out on the grill. Other Korean BBQ places I’ve been to season their meat and vegetables, usually with a sauce or marinade. This was not that.Bottom line this place isn’t really bad but it also isn’t really good

This is the worst restaurant experience I have ever had. The waitress was rude because we ordered 7$ drink while we’re waiting for our table, never gave my husband his water, never made eye contact because we dressed like normal Yinzers. The host & Dj were really nice people though.

We were anxious about doing karaoke in front of people so we got a private room. Worth it. Drinks were good as was the service. Same with the cheesy corn. Its definitely pricey but well be back.

I reserved one of ur Karaoke rooms for 2 hours from 9pm to 11pm. The room was not ready on time but that was not the issue. There were a couple: first the room was so hot that it was hard to breathe. There was a fan in the room next to the camera that was covered in dust which hardly blew any air. I did come put and spoke to the lady at the window and she told me that she was sorry nothing she could do. Portable air conditioners or clean the fan! 2nd thing the tv monitor was on a delay so we had to read the little ip that was in the room. The TV kept going out to a black screen or a bunch of lines. Im sorry but ur private rooms are terrible and need to be fixed! It was just terrible and Im sorry to say that we will not be back and will not refer you to anyone.

The food was okay. Although there wasnt enough of it for three people in my opinion, but the atmosphere was wonderful. I loved the upbeat music. And I had my first experience with a unisex bathroom. That was crazy.

Excellent dining experience The atmosphere was really cool You feel very much alone at your table because of how dark it is! The shrimp fried rice was delicious we had the Cobra omakase 1 and the lobster tail,The bananas Foster is a must try!

The WORST Korean/Japanese bbq I have ever had. The kimchi and other side dishes are the most simple thing for a Korean restaurant but it taste so bad. The wagyu is fine but just few piece. It doesn’t worth it. Never come again.

Cobra is nestled into a quiet area across from trace brewing. It’s an awesome spot for a nice dinner or a more rowdy night of karaoke - and if your group still has energy after singing your hearts out - they bring in a fun array of DJs for fun parties on the later side of the evening.Also check out this Smoky Mexcal cocktail!! Amazing !!

They explain well how to do Korean BBQ and the food is tasty. It can get a little loud and take a minute to be seated, but it’s an interactive and fun experience for groups and the food and drinks are unique and delicious!

I brought my girlfriend to celebrate her 43rd birthday along with our close friends and I have to say we had a spectacular time. They are all still talking about it and Im so grateful for the amazing service, delicious food, out of this world drinks and all around great experience! Our server Nicki was great and informative about the bbq table and menu and was absolutely great! Thank you Cobra!

What a great experience, with great food and service.

This might be my favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh, the atmosphere is club like and the food is always fresh and the presentation is beautiful. Ive been here 5 times and the experience is very consistent and the staff is very professional and attentive to your every need. I definitely suggest ordering the omakase for the table it has a variety of different cuts of beef with different textures and flavor. Its definitely pricy but its worth the money. Great for date nights and you can fit up to 6 people at a table.

This place was pretty fun. Good service and nice Korean BBQ with plenty of options. Prepare to spend some money for a table of food! We also did the Karaoke room afterwards. Looking forward to trying again.

Went here for my boyfriend’s dinner and loved it! It was a great new experience for both of us and the food was great and I loved our server :)

For $270, for two people, we got about ten ounces of meat, two mid alcoholic beverages, mushrooms we didnt like, an okay but not good appetizer, mood inappropriate music, and a inattentive service who didnt seem to want to deal with us, couldnt remember to bring a fork, disappeared for long stretches.If I wanted that type of dining experience I could have spent $60 and went to TGI Fridays.Gyu Kaku in Philly is a similar type of dining expeirence that is lower cost, higher quality, more attentive servers, more appropriate music, and better value.If you want the experience of this type of dining, take the road trip to Philly versus spending your money here.Edit:The manager reached out a week ago to say this. Unfortunately, the GM then never responded back after their initial email. So, yea, I guess their average experience isnt all that concerning to them.(Sent 2/21/24)9Hi Steve,I am equally disappointed with your experience here at COBRA as you are. It is simply not what you should expect from us.Given you took time out of your day to provide feedback, it gives me hope there is a chance to win you back and make this right. Steve, it’s important to me that you know that hospitality and making my guests happy is what keeps me going, and I do not take negative feedback lightly.Please allow me some time to regroup with my team to further look into your experience.Thank you for sharing with us,Collin McNamee, General Manager

Amazing food and atmosphere! Service from Amber was fantastic, she was very knowledgeable and recommended the best! Will for sure return with others!

Collin, Katherine, and Seth were amazing. Their space is amazing and warm and friendly. We will be back.

Have been here twice since moving to pittsburgh earlier this year, and Im never let down by the food or service. Drinks are always good, and the meats even more so. Ambience is also cool.

The staff are awesome and welcoming. They put a candle on my dessert in celebration of my birthday, it was cute and I am thankful for the gesture. The food is good but needs more flavor (or at least a variety of sauce). The dessert 🍨 was very tasty with the saltiness of the chips mixed with sweetness of the caramel and ice cream.

I had assumed I wouldnt be able to find much here as a vegan, but there were actually some great options! Absolutely loved all the food especially the japchae and I feel like the Korean food scene in Pittsburgh was lacking before I discovered this place.

Went with my husband and sister-in-law. The atmosphere was super cool, we just kept wanting to look around at everything.The food...The ingredients were high quality and the presentation of the dishes was top tier but unfortunately we just didnt find most of the food memorable, which is what we would expect for the prices.We went with the Omakase 2 and added extra sides. We enjoyed the sesame potatoes and daikon best out of the banchan. The stand out meat for me was the galbi. Makes me wish the other meats had been marinated. If my husband and I would ever find ourselves back there, I would just order the galbi on its own.I got a side of cucumber salad and was not impressed by it at all; I ended up taking most of it home to doctor it up so the money wouldnt have gone to waste. However, my husband enjoyed his fries and my sister-in-law her kimchi mac & cheese.My advice would be not to order things just for the sake of having An Experience, just order what you know will satisfy you while youre there for a night of karaoke and dancing.

Great place. Food is filling.

NYC club vibes and prices at night on the weekends, good people but no place to have a solid conversation. DJs were fantastic, soundsystem is decent, dance floor is a bit small.

Best Korean BBQ in Pittsburgh. Highly recommend the Kimchi Carbonara. The pork belly is amazing!

What an amazing place!!!!!!! 👏 Thank you to all the hard working people helping support our local culture!!!!

We go here often for Karaoke-ing. Service is great, fun private K-rooms. On weekends one can see fun vibe generally as there’s a bar and dance floor. Last time one of the mics we got was not working well, and they comp’d us a half-hour in lieu of that, which was great!

Everything was seamless from start to finish. Came on a Friday night for some karaoke with a party of 6. (reserve early cause they book fast)Our karaoke room was clean, the song selector was easy to use and up to date, service was quick and appetizers and drinks were perfect (I suggest getting the rangoons).Cant wait to go here again and try the full menu.

Cobra in Pittsburgh was such an epic experience for high-end Korean BBQ! They had an awesome scene with great music and the food was the best Korean BBQ I have ever had. The high end choice of a5 wagyu beef rib eye was like no experience I have ever had. 5 stars!

Only my second time at the Cobra but its a really good place to vibe..drinks are decently priced

I dined at cobra last night and was extremely impressed by the flawless experience even though they’ve only been open for 2 weeks. The waiter was very helpful and the food was absolutely amazing.This was a far different experience from any other Korean bbq though, so you can’t walk in expecting to pay a small amount for unlimited food. It was a bit expensive and the amounts are pre determined. It was certainly enough, however, to leave with a full belly, and you could taste that the food was of high quality.

Celebrated my birthday here, had a great time! Very good food and drinks, loved the ambience. Nice service especially compared to other experiences in Pittsburgh.

A great place to hangout with friends. Top notch food, music and service. Will try karaoke next time.

Excellent quality of meat, not authentically “Korean” barbecue though...I recommend you NOT getting the Omakase since ordering individual items turns out to be less expensive…Pros: - Quality of the meat is superb.- Environment is pleasingCons: - Side dishes are not as fresh as it should be for this price range...- They charged us 6$ for 4 pieces of lettuce (Ssam pack) that should be totally free at any Korean establishments- “Wannabe” Korean barbecue, more like Americanized Asian fusion…- A bit on the pricy side, save it for special occasions…

This is the first time we’ve come without the entire family, and it was just as perfect! I noted on our reservations that it was our anniversary, and it was so sweet to get a Happy Anniversary greeting when we checked in! Plus, we got a glass of Prosecco with our meal! I’m always impressed at the knowledge of the service since I have Celiac’s—it’s always above and beyond letting me know what I can’t have due to gluten. I always feel safe coming here knowing that I won’t be cross-contaminated! As always, a delicious and accessible meal for someone who usually has to worry about going out to eat—thanks so much!

Love this restaurant!This was a very good experience. A great restaurant for Valentines day with my man.We were seated immediately. The waitress was really nice and explained the menu to is, answered all of our questions and gave us recommendations.We ordered:Oysters--PHENOMENAL.BBQ--Fantastic.Fries--SOO GOOD. The sauce was great too!Dessert--Great experience. Not a fan of shaved ice but was still enjoyable!The food was fresh and delicious. Very good qualityStaff were so friendly and quick.Parking wasnt too bad in a Sunday.Ambiance was romantic.Great experience.

Amazing meats!.. great quality A5 wagyu.. grill your own meats while sampling fun and creative cocktails.. nothing more you can ask for!

BBQ orders are extremely small and expensive. On average, you won’t feel full even you spend $60 per person. Does not taste good like classical Korean bbq at all. Was forced to pay 20% tip even I asked to fill in myself. Very disappointed. First time is my last time.

The owner doesnt like blacks its racist dont go I couldnt even use the rest room the guy said I have no time for this thats sad

We were excited to try the restaurant for my fiances birthday and made reservations. However we both got food poisoning the day before. I called and left a message the day before saying we needed to cancel. I also the called the day of our reservation to confirm the cancelation. I was still charged $50 for not showing up. I get it that restaurants hate customers who make a reservation and dont show up without any notifications, but to call the day before and the day of with an adequate reason and still get charged a cancellation fee makes me feel terrible since we were already sick from food poisoning the day of her birthday. It made us feel like our choices were to either take a $50 cancellation fee or show up sick. Also the cancellation policy for most Pittsburgh restaurants is for larger parties. Were not NYC. Of course a large party of 10 people not showing up will screw up the nightly schedule, but a $50 cancellation fee for a party of 2 on a Sunday night? Very unethical and arrogant.

Visited this place with a few friends on Veterans Day. Cant complain about the meat, but no bbq is complete without the proper side dishes. And the side dishes at COBRA are horrible. I would never consider this a Korean BBQ or Japanese BBQ. 3 star for the meat but -5 stars for the side dishes.Would never consider this place for Korean BBQ ever again, let alone $100/person.It was a learning experience, to never visit COBRA again.

Service was pretty good, and our drinks were OK, but the food left a lot to be desired. If you are looking for authentic Korean barbeque, this is not it. Flavor was lacking, especially for the meat, and for what you got this place was pretty pricey. A bit hipster inside, and not at all like a typical Korean restaurant, if that is what you area looking for.

Excellent food with a different/enjoyable experience, cant say enough positive about both, 4.5 stars for it. The service, however, left a lot to be desired (1 star) as the waiter was rarely around and double charged my card bringing out the mistake receipt (not itemized) for me to sign and tip on. Unfortunately I was very distracted by conversation with my dinner guest and it didnt hit me until after I left and they were closed. I called restaurant next day, manager was extremely helpful assuring me the error was fixed the same night, however, the double tip was not returned as I hoped it would be. I want to believe it to be an honest mistake but both customer copy and signed copy of receipt were the double charged plus waiters demeanor along with his quickness of grabbing signed copy and taking itemized one (which Im used to getting) more than suggest he scammed me for a large tip.

Delicious meal and some excellent choices for Japanese whiskey. Felt it was an excellent choice to have one last outing with friends before moving out of state.

We celebrated our friends birthday here and had such a great time! The service was great and we had an absolute blast singing karaoke. Well definitely be back!

The experience will blow your taste buds away! The meats, veggies and sides were fresh uniquely seasoned and generously portioned. Had the unfiltered sake, very smooth and refreshing.

Alex our server was PHENOMENAL. He explained the dishes and answered all our questions. Cobra Korean BBQ is a true dining experience. Every single dish was excellent 👌

I loved the food, but the service was very poor. I was expecting much more from this restaurant. It took far too long to get anything we asked for and we often had ask about our already ordered items. The server would rarely come to check on our group and when they did they often had empty hands and no updates!!!! Our reservation was made far in advance for my friend’s birthday. I tried to make everything easy for the server, the first time they arrived at the table I let them know that people would be paying separately and we informed them at that time who was with who. One of the couples were charged a gratuity fee!!! After dinner we stayed there waiting for the cupcakes that we brought to be presented. We stayed there so long I had get up and ask them to get things rolling. Our reservation was for 7:20 (our party had arrived on time) and it was 10 at that time. We finally got out of there at 10:30. Extremely disappointed with our service. Our birthday girl had fun but damn this is supposed to be a great restaurant?! Again the food and drinks were fantastic, once we got them.

Wonderful experience. We dined in the lounge area, and our waitress Amber was excellent. She appreciated the menu and sat down to describe what exactly was in each plate or drink and what made it unique. It was nice to share a love for taste with someone who works there. Will definitely be returning. Both food and drink were outstanding.

Good food, great service however our credit card information was compromised one day after we had to provide our credit card number to reserve our table online. Several attempts were made to place different charges on our card and luckily our bank caught it and the fraudulent transactions happened overnight. Your website is terribly not secure which is unacceptable or you have major internal intergrity issues . We reserved our table online last Thursday for dinner last Saturday.

Just amazing. The food was great prob the best in town for Korean BBQ but awesome service.

They brought a whole new menu and nightlife/cocktail vibe to Pittsburgh. Did I mention that the owners and staff have years of exp! If youve never been then go and tell them Davy sent you 😁

I had an amazing first time!! Our waitress was Nikki and she was a joy to be around. She explained the menu thoroughly for all the first timers well, gave demonstrations, and made sure to keep checking up on us. 10/10 would go again 🙌🏾 the food was awesome.

The staff and atmosphere at Cobra is great. Theyre always super friendly and accommodating. Shout out to Katie in particular who was really gracious and helped me out after I left a bag there one night!

My wife and I went for her birthday dinner. We sat at one of the grill tables. It was one of the best meals weve ever had! Amber was an amazing server and all of the employees were terrific as well!!! We will definitely recommend and be back!

Service was not great. We were seated quickly, but then waited 25 minutes to order drinks. Then the waiter argued with us when he forgot a drink. The food was over priced, and the cuts of meat in the Omakase were not very good. Everyone at our table had to spit out multiple bites because you could not chew them. The waiter also did not turn our grill up from low, or even mention that it needed to be done. We under cooked the first few cuts of meat because of that. The sides and rice were pretty small portions. We had to ask for a 2nd bowl of rice, and we had to ask multiple times to get it. When leaving we stood at the coat check for 5 minutes without seeing anyone, so we got our own coats from behind the counter and walked out. For a place that comes to over a hundred dollars per person, I would expect that every aspect be better than it was. I would never go back.

The bartender was quick and efficient. I told her I didnt drink but asked her to surprise me. She made me a delicious mocktail of lime, and I think strawberry. For dinner, we started with some sort of peppers that I sadly have forgotten the name of. We also ordered the Cobra Omakase I. It was the perfect amount of food for us as we were both rather hungry. The wait staff were polite, friendly, and very helpful with any questions and suggestions. It is definitely a slightly more modern take on Korean BBQ, but we both enjoyed it. It will absolutely be going on my list of favorites.

They didnt do anything wrong but I wouldnt go back for several reasons. The biggest reason I wouldnt go back is because of the lack of variety for the BBQ. There is another Korean BBQ restaurant in Pittsburgh that isnt fancy at all, but has much better options for the BBQ. Cobra does not have any chicken for the BBQ and instead of shrimp they have prawns with the head and shells on nor do they have pork belly which is my daughters favorite meat to cook on the BBQ. The portions are tiny too compared to the other restaurant which gives you a big plate of each meat you order. Cobra makes you pay for the lettuce too while the other restaurant serves it complementary. Cobra is fancy and dark and serves very fancy petite foods but that is not what I am looking for in a BBQ. I prefer a variety of meats to grill and a lot of food. I dont need fancy. I wanted to try Cobra because it looked so fancy and I thought the food would be wonderful. The food was okay. I was not impressed. They dont give you ice for your water, instead they have water on the table, which is room temperature that you serve yourself. Our waiter was also a bit snippy at times too. I will not go back. I will continue to go to my little hole in the wall Korean BBQ restaurant where the staff is super friendly and the food choices are abundant and the portions are plenty big.

Everything was amazing. My only complaint was that my bingsu was full of lumpy ice clumps. Im used to it being shaved cream/milk, but it seemed like water based ice, that all stuck together, pretty hard. I had to hack at it way more than any other Korean Bingsu Ive had in the past. The flavor was amazing though.

Is the food and atmosphere good? Yes! I had wagyu fried rice and it was okay. Its not the best Korean BBQ Ive been to but its probably the best in the Burgh. My first experience with Korean BBQ was in Texas and my second was in New Orleans. I like the venue and the food. Ive been a few times and I cant complain. Its just missing something that I have yet to figure out.

My friends and I routinely come here for the Karaoke rooms, however the service is so poor for it being so expensive. We spent almost $200 for and 8pm to 11pm session of karaoke for 7 people. it took almost 35 minutes for a waiter to come and get our order, another 30 minutes for our drinks to arrive, and we waited almost a whole hour before one of our party members had to go outside of the room and ask where our food was. we ordered simply side dishes, nothing that would take hours to prepare. Overall, the place is great for Karaoke, but I would recommend eating and drinking beforehand as the service ruined out experience.

Had an amazing night out here! Great food and cocktails! Loved the karaoke rooms!

Four of us made reservations and ate on the bar side. We ordered the tuna and tartare appetizers. The tuna was very fresh and had very little fish flavor. The tartare had great flavor. For mains, we got the fried rice, burger, and pork belly. The fried rice may have been the best Ive ever eaten. My friend said the burger was unbelievable. My wife was so/so on the pork belly but loved the potato that came with the dish. We ordered the potatoes, French fries, and brocollini for appetizers. My wife said the French fries were awesome. I liked the char on the brocollini and the flavor profile. The potatoes came with caviar on top.My wife and I shared a piece of cake for dessert. I loved the buttercream icing. It was a very large slice of cake. I would definitely order that cake again.The music in the background was entertaining. The wait staff was wonderful. Our waitress was very helpful, kind, and very pleasant. She helped us understand the menu thoroughly.

I had my birthday there. The management and hostess stressed me out and owner never came to check in. Food was good. Rules were too rigid and 3 extra guests had to sit at the bar instead of available ottomans. No good international tunes were available. Service at the restaurant was good, at the karaoke rooms was not.

We’ve been twice for drinks and karaoke - to celebrate my birthday and with a bachelorette party 🤣 the staff are great and super attentive (and easy going because it’s always a full blast party whenever you get inside the private room). The karaoke system is easy to manage and has a great variety of music. The cocktail menu is delicious. We will be back many more times!

Very loud, looks nice but doesnt carry on the promise. The proteins were delicious but overall it misses the mark for the price point compared to others. Service is mediocre.All in all, worth trying once, but not again.

Don’t be fooled - our table looked nothing like the staged pics you see. Gimmicky place for people who don’t mind high priced okay food and fancy feminine weak drinks. The food was okay, but kinda overpriced for the amount and considering you cook it yourself. The drinks were pretty lacking though. Every single one of the 6 or 7 different drinks tasted like straight up fruit juice. Gin, whisky, tequila, it didn’t matter. The laughable cocktails you guys make need to go. Are you catering to 14 year old girls with these? Send your bartender to NYC or NOLA for a couple weeks so they can learn some skill.

The place is a little clubby but the service was awesome and the food was delicious! The server recommended the short rib and it was so tender and flavorful. The bulgogi marinade was great and the asparagus was tender and yummy. I cant wait to go back.

This place was fantastic. We rented one of the rooms for a few friends and a fun filled night of Karaoke.Ruby, our waitress was very attentive with drinks and checked in often. The drinks were well made, not watered down like at other places Ive been. The karaoke selection was fantastic and we all had a great time.5/5 would come back next time in Pittsburgh!

The bar is very New York. The Korean BBQ menu is extensive. The experience of grilling at your table is great fun! The food is delicious and the wait staff is charming, knowledgeable, and helpful. Not cheap....but for a special, fun night out...highly recommend!!!!

Nice place, nice music but Our server was very very rude . 1 star

Delicious food, a great sake selection, and an amazing experience!

Great date night spot bring your wallet lol

A new experience to try, its a nice way to dine out and interact w family/friends. Cook your own meats on the table-installed grill, without smelling like the broth you get at a place like the Melting Pot

We ordered the $75 Omakase, it’s not bad but not impressive either. The meat is okay but the seasoning is mundane, and we were not full after the meal. You can get a much better meal for $50 in Kyu Kanu. But we don’t have that in Pittsburgh yet…

Best Restaurant Experience Ive had in a long while. Highly recommend trying this place! It was fun, laid back and the food was amazing

Cobra is a really fun experience for a special night out. My boyfriend got a new job and it was the first place I thought of to celebrate at. The interior of the space is amazing. I think another reviewer described it as being like the interior of a business in GTA5 which is pretty spot on. I wish I was more outgoing because the karaoke rooms look like a blast. We enjoyed our meal, you cant go wrong with anything you order. That being said, try to keep an open mind - Cobra isnt traditional Korean BBQ. Its got a style of its own which wont disappoint you. The house made lemonade with popping passionfruit mango boba was a nice treat for those of us who dont drink, which I always appreciate. The staff are so friendly and seem to enjoy their job genuinely. Our waiter was Amber, they were very busy but that didnt stop them from providing the perfect amount of service. Amber was kind and patient and I really appreciated their thorough explanation of the entire experience. They were really approachable. Thanks for a fun evening, Cobra! 🥰🐍

What a fun experience! The reservation process was simple, the staff was friendly, and they were so flexible with allowing us to add some time since the room was as available.It was nice to be able to have a private room with just my friends and we got the coolest pictures/videos.

This restaurant gave me a uniquely delicious experience. Having been my first time at this establishment and my first venture into Korean BBQ I felt like the waitstaff was very patient and gave excellent answers as I asked questions, much needed questions too, since I was going to be cooking my own food and I wanted to make sure I didnt under/over cook anything. I ordered the Cobra Omakase 1 and the quality of food was superb, very fresh. The marinade used for the Bulgogi was so good that I almost asked to buy the marinade off of them. The restaurant I noticed was very progressive with gender neutral bathrooms and the lighting in there made me feel like I was in a movie. I also noticed the entire place was spotless, from the bathrooms, to the dance floor, to the VIP karaoke rooms, to the bar and the dining areas, it was all very clean, which I always appreciate. The dim lighting in main areas might have helped diminished any blemishes from being noticed. However the dim lighting could not hide the constant smiles on their faces of the employees there. A great experience overall in my strong opinion. Will be coming back for sure!

Top notch spot in Bloomfield, you would never guess you’re in Pittsburgh when you step inside. Authentic Korean barbecue, Wagyu, private rooms, DJs and dancing await

Weve been to Cobra for dinner several times and we always enjoy ourselves! Amber is an excellent host. The food is absolutely delicious. The cocktails are fun. Sure, its a bit expensive, but its totally worth it for a special night out. The bulgogi, especially, is *wonderful.*

Ive been here for dinner, drinks and a club night all on separate nights. All of them highly recommended. Dinner is an experience, if you havent you must try it at least once. The cocktails are unique and well prepared. The lounge area easily converts into a club with VIP bar area, bottle service etc. Well done and brought to you by the same owners as the fine folks over at Umami.

We arrived at 7:05 for our 7:15 reservation, but werent sat until nearly 8:00. Our food took over an hour to get to our table, and between asking for our checks at 9:55 and actually paying and leaving over half an hour elapsed. The food was excellent, but it shouldnt take almost four hours to have a simple meal. A generous tip was also automatically added to our bills which felt unfair considering generous tips are usually left for good service. Needless to say, we left with a bad taste in our mouths after a great dinner.

This is the only grill-your-own-style KBBQ place in the area, and it certainly shows. The prices are FAR more expensive than restaurants in NY/NJ and Nova, the portions are smaller, and the food is just average.I was excited when this place opened because I had been missing grill style KBBQ since Sushi Kims old location closed. As soon as you walk in, you notice the upscale and trendy ambiance. Unfortunately, the rest of the experience did not meet those standards. The drinks are creative, but they were extremely watered down. The boba cocktails only had boba as a garnish, not as part of the drink. The meats and banchan were just okay. Nothing was particularly good or bad, but you expect more for >$50 a person. They didnt have side dishes to order like your traditional tteokbokki or steamed eggs. They had some fusion dishes that looked interesting but the portion was tiny for the price. The portion of meats we got was also not a lot, and its ridiculous that you have to pay for lettuce leaves that typically come with your meal. The service was great, although not as involved as other KBBQ restaurants where the servers will help cut and cook the meats.Maybe a cool experience for those new to KBBQ, but dont come here looking for authentic and good quality KBBQ.

Nothing fantastic here, but unfortunately, one of the only Japanese/Korean BBQ places in Pittsburgh. They were over half an hour late seating us for reservations, though they did bring our table complementary sake shots to help make up for it. Their Korean sides (kimchi, pickled radishes, etc.) were not very flavorful and kind of mushy. The actual main meat dishes were decent, but overpriced. Overall, if you need a Japanese/Korean BBQ fix, then feel free, but not noteworthy.

Very cool, great with a small group, excellent drinks.

You know that feeling when you see an ad for an awesome place to eat, drink, and dance only to then realize you wish places like that existed in Pittsburgh? Well one finally does! I’ve been to cobra a couple times and made my way through the cocktail menu which is phenomenal (dream and velvet were my two personal favorites). The food is top notch and it’s nice that you can go there and get a few things, or order what feels like it could feed half of Bloomfield if you’re in the mood to ball out. There is a huge dance floor which is very inviting after a few cocktails and some smaller karaoke rooms to rent if crowds aren’t your thing. There is something for everyone at cobra and the super knowledgeable staff will help you find the right thing for you.

Professional staff, incredible food, and the perfect private karaoke room to make for an unforgettable party night with friends.

Visited more than once to post a review. 1st time: blown away. Loved everything except the music. That’s only because it’s not my style. 2nd time: food quality almost the same but not quiet. The service has always been really great though.

Place has trash business practices. We booked a res for 930 at 10:50 we were still not seated they told us the kitchen was closing. So we decided to leave. They then tried to charge our card anyway for the reservation. Why? When they were the ones to not Seat us and start closing down. This place will be belly up soon. Unless the owner is mad rich and can just have it as passion project while it loses money. Dont go to eat their. Prices seemd way over priced but didnt get to try the food to see if it was worth it. Probably not.

When you walk through the doors of Cobra you are instantly transported to another world. I am so happy to have a place like this in Pittsburgh! The food was AMAZING and they have lots of vegan and vegetarian options. The cocktails were super creative and delicious and the service was spectacular. It’s obvious a lot of time and attention was spent thinking through every detail of this place. I can’t wait to come back again!

Everything I ate was delicious. The staff was friendly attentive and informative. A fun atmosphere for a date or group event. Overall fantastic experience

Food was incredible great atmosphere. It was a great place to go with friends and family!!!!

My party did the Omakase 2 experience and it was hands down one of the best restaurant experiences we have had. I do not ordinarily take out my phone to take food pics, but this was too good not to. Beyond that, our waitress was incredible. The Wagyu was the star of the show, as expected, yet still stunned. The Dream and Afloat cocktails were delicious, with the Dream being a crowd favorite. It is expensive but well worth it. We were all full and satisfied without feeling like we overindulged. Definitely come here for date night and any special occassion

Overall, we had an okay experience. The food was delicious and the service was great. The servings are fairly small if you order the omakase for a party of 5. We left hungry despite spending hundreds of dollars.

Finally got here on the second attempt. My gorgeous wife and I tried a few weeks earlier with a group of 10, but cancelled 2/2 Covid fear. This time, went with 2 good friends. Decor, service, and menu was great. Food was fantastic!!! Felt like we were in NYC or Vegas!! Would recommend going in small groups of 4 - otherwise no room around center grill. You can join up with friends for karaoke after dinner! I rocked it with European songs (ABBA and Kraftwerk) but Im hoping my wife will destroy the evidence. A strong recommend!!!

Omakase was a really cool experience, it being one of the only kbbq spots in Pittsburgh makes it unique. Server was very interactive and helped explain things nicely. Big check incoming definitely.

INCREDIBLE!! From the impecable service (Amber & the gentleman who brought the bbq utensils, drinks and bowls of appetizers with the million dollar smile!!) to the food and the whole experience. Just my opinion...if youre going to do the grill/bbq..go for the gusto & get the Wagyu Beef. (the #2) Its phenomanal. Everything was just Perfect!

This was our first time here and had the best experience. The neon lights outside were giving me GTA5 vibes and the inside did not disappoint either! We sat in the BBQ section and our service was top knotch and our food was absolutely incredible. We cannot wait to be back! Thank you!

The overall experience at COBRA is nice- cool lounge vibes, good drinks, attentive and kind staff, and prompt service. My biggest critique with this restaurant is 1. its pricing and 2. its authenticity. Everything we ordered food-wise resembled fine dining prices with likewise portion sizes, aka expensive and very little yet the quality was okay. The tteokbokki only came with 2 skewers (and the rice cakes werent even fully cooked), mandu was 4 dumplings with no detectable kimchi inside, and the banchan for two separate meat orders consisted of only 4 small dishes (unsure if its unlimited refills or if you have to pay for more?). I also found it quite interesting how none of the banchan included kimchi, and that you have to pay an extra $5 for lettuce and ssamjang...ADDITIONALLY, Id like to think of myself as fairly forgiving when it comes to kbbq meats, but when our order of pork bulgolgi came out as a literal tiny pork loin that was simply sliced into rounds and slathered in bulgolgi marinade...yeah not what I was expecting to say the least. Taste-wise, the food was decent but lacked spice and most of the typical korean flavors you expect out of a kbqq. Our bill ended up being $120 including tip, yet my bf and I werent left full as most kbbq places leave you.TL;DR- cool place, but expensive white-washed korean bbq.

The first thing I loved about this place is the environment that he gives it is not the typical place you find in Pittsburgh and definitely gives you an out of town. The second thing is the servers and the way the place is set up is just spectacular compared to the rest of the competition around the city and Im glad that there is a more upscale type of restaurant here in the city that serves Asian fusion food. The third obviously is the food the different kinds of food they choose for the menu is definitely testing the taste buds of the people coming to this establishment. Me being a semi food critic self-proclaimed Hunter of food I like to think that this place hits the mark on the items that they are trying to convey and the ingredients are sourced well food is cooked spot on this is the first time that we ate there and we will make a attempt to come there again to see if the consistency is still there the only thing that was not spot on was the kimchi cucumbers they were fresh but it didnt have a real solid kimchi of what my taste buds like they werent fermented or pick holder fermented enough for my likings and they just tasted bland but in general the food was amazing the drinks were amazing The Establishment is set up perfectly and I cant wait to come back and this is one of my favorite places in the book already so thank you cobra.

Wow! What can I say. Tonight I felt like I was not in Pittsburgh but somewhere is a big city or even Europe. The vibes are great! The interior is different and modern. Food was outstanding. Delicious and certainly affordable. Drink menu was very interesting and very fun to pick from. I have to say there are not that many places in Pittsburgh where I want to come back. This is definitely one of those places. I am looking forward to come back! Thank you for creating this kind of place in Pittsburgh!

Food here is delicious and the atmosphere is welcoming. They definitely give the full Korean BBQ experience. The only problem I have is they have a little trouble with consistency. Over all I would recommend giving it a try.

TERRIBLE SERVICE!! We went here and the waitress was taking forever to get us simple things such as water. At one point we had to ask a different waiter for the water and he brought it out right away. She also took almost 45 minutes to bring us our food which was just raw meat. It shouldn’t even take 45 minutes if there cooking for you.What is even worse is the waitress would come by every ten minutes or so to tell us she is about to grab our stuff but then she wouldn’t. She also forgot many things and we ate our whole meal without water as the waitress kept forgetting to give us it. The food was decent but considering it takes 3 hours from when you sit down to eat it gets 1 star. I’m really disappointed as this an expensive restaurant where you expect top tier service yet I’ve had better service from fast food workers who don’t care to be there.

No diet coke was surprising but not as surprising as a flavored soju considering that this meal is supposed to be eaten with shots of soju and many folks dont enjoy unflavored. Making folks pay $6 for lettuce wraps (essential part of this bbq) is also unneeded and uncommon. They ran out of rice cake which is another essential food for the bbq. The mandu portion was tiny. Raw meat took an hour to come out, this surprised us, since we are doing all the cooking. We went with ala carte which is much more affordable than everyone paying $54 for the omakase. Otherwise the waitress was sweet, food was yum, but so many red flags.

If youre looking for an authentic KBBQ experience, COBRA will disappoint. Although their meat quality was great and their ambience is amazing, you will not get: full table service, sufficient quantity of Korean banchan/side dishes (that will not be refreshed), and flavorful marinades (galbi was *very* bland). What was bizarre was how tiny they cut the wagyu--something they took pride in--as that really took away from the full mouth-watering umami experience that wagyu is known for. Service was slower than Id prefer.Importantly: I am confused by an establishment that uses Korean language (literally uses a neon size saying 코브라) and offers Korean BBQ cuts, but fails to bring an authentic Korean touch to their dining experience. If COBRA straight up markets themselves as Korean-Japanese fusion, I wouldnt have an issue. But they dont. Feels like cultural appropriation, and at a high price point. 2/5 stars.

10/10. Came here for a birthday dinner and it was fantastic. Great ambience, great food, enjoyable whether you are alone, on a date, or out with some friends.

Food is way overpriced and incredibly mediocre. These people are spitting in the name of Korean bbq. I have never been to a korean bbq restaurant where they charge you $7 for lettuce, culturally that is part of the experience and meal. The kimchi and the rest of the banchan were either too salty to be palatable or completely tasteless.

Had a going away party in the Karaoke rooms. It was awesome!! Havent had that much fun in a while. I cant wait to try the BBQ tables next.

As many times as I have been by this establishment I ah only recently had the experience inside. In these times we know as the great resignation, its hard to find a McDs thatll let you walk inside, let alone finding many of your favorite restaurants opened like they used to be. However this place was amazing. Now I dont want to go off on a rant here folks, but this steakhaus has the setting of a 90s Jackie Chan flick coupled with the most exquisite cuts of beef like A5 Wagwu procured, bonded, insured, and securely transported by ex Fort Knox, part time Hope Diamond guardian pros that look at handling the Stanley Cup as weekend side work. Upon delivery the package is carefully diced, measured, then plated cold but for a moment between landing and being forked onto your tables 30,000 BTU circular hibachi by you, the newly experienced customer who immediately slips into a poppey field bliss similar to Train Spotting, while the wine, sake, oysters, and beer flow Caligulesque, because its the first time you have really gone out, in almost 28 lunar cycles babe, and now you really wanna get out there and eat some meat, drink some beer and hit that bar, oh and that strip club, oh and f it lets go to A.C., nah f it, lets go to Florida son! Either way that night has to start at this place kids! Of course thats just my opinion, I could be wrong.

Such a luxe date night spot. Cocktails inventive and dreamy. Grill tables intimate and overflowing with options. Cannot wait to try industry/burger night and the dance floor/dj. Will be back again and again and again

Amazing! We rented a karaoke room and it was so fun! Book it danno, you wont regret it!

I’ve been here multiple times and treated by that same waitress like garbage. In the karaoke room I bought 1 1/2 hours but got and 1hr and 10 mins and poor service. There was no one else in the restaurant so why the bad attitude?

Great atmosphere, our server Nikki, was informative, and friendly. Food was fresh and tasty. The drinks were excellent! A must stop in Pittsburgh!👍

Its the experience. There is a grill in the table. You are cooking your own high end beef on that grill. Given all the fixings, you can create a masterpiece.

Excellent atmosphere, great food, FUN dining

The reason for the low rating is I dont feel I got what I payed for. We got the Cobra Omakase II. There were two of us and the meal is $68 a person. The portion was very small. We definitely thought they were going to bring out the other half of our meat.. the main reason we chose that meal was for the A5 Japanese Wagyu. Which was completely underwhelming. It was sliced paper thin . My toddler eats bigger chunks of meat than this.It was definitely a good experience but not worth what you pay for. Its very expensive for the the little bit of meat you get and for the fact that you are cooking it yourself.

Horrible customer service. The waitress was very condescending towards us. We left 20 mins in to our reservation. She made our first time at this restaurant horrible for us. We won’t be coming back or recommending you to anyone.

Best Korean barbecue I’ve ever had - the meat was so tender and the veggies were fresh. Fantastic cocktails as well. Would recommend!

Probably the only yakiniku in all of Pittsburgh. But fortunately theyre very good. If you get the Omakase with the wagyu its a really great deal. Largely because of the wagyu. Their wagyu comes from miyuzaki prefecture which people in Japan say is actually better than Kobe although, Kobe gets the name recognition.Either way, I highly recommend you try it out. Great food and reasonable prices.

Was out of waygu beef. Even when they called to confirm reservation made no mentionof it. The waygu wasnt substituted for something else in that meal tier. The marinated beef wasnt very good and the only thing saving it was dipping it in ponzu sauce before cooking it. The plain beef was much better IMO. The wife ordered a wasabi margarita and was told it was going to be spicy and there was no heat and all sweet. Did not have a hint of Wasabi flavor. The overall experience was good and fun but we felt it was over rated, over hyped, and over priced for what it was.

Worst experience I have ever had at a restaurant in my life. We made a reservation for 7:15pm, and it was almost 8pm by the time we were seated. Another 10 minutes went by without a soul speaking to us, or even looking in our direction...so we literally walked out. No regard for our time OR the reservation that we made. Incredibly disappointed!!!

Sssssssssso good. The bulgogi is fantastic and the service was great.

Swanky, sexy, and fun place for a special dining experience. Will go back for another special occasion!

The karaoke rooms are such a fun activity for a group. The hot pot and cocktails are a whole additional experience for food too!

COBRA is the 2020s best foot forward in Pittsburgh nightlife and I am posting this just a few months into the new year. Made up of essentially 4 sections, the karaoke room/club/bar/Korean BBQ spot hides right under your nose off Main St. The outside is accented with purple lights and the entrance greets you with cobra shaped handles. Youre met by a huge backlit wall when walking in with a coat check on the right. My first time there, we were greeted by the manager who walked us to the bar area. The drink menu is out of this world and is strongly rooted by soju-based cocktails. Dream is my favorite. The music is loud on the dance floor but just low enough around the bar for conversing with friends. Check it out if youre looking for a new weekend hangout spot!

The service is so UNfriendly. I have been there twice where a party has reserved and PAID for the karaoke room is started 20-30 mins late and not compensated for. Why does this keep happening 😩 how many chances is too many before management steps in.

Very memorable one of a kind experience in Pittsburgh. Everything was delicious, expensive but well worth it. Amazing decor, including a cobra as the door handle at the entrance and gender neutral bathroom.

The food was okay, very overpriced for such little food. Waited 1 hour for drinks and an extra hour for our food. Our server was so bad and never checked up on us unless absolutely necessary. She also added a $50 gratuity for what? Ok food, horrible serve.

Food is amazing! Absolute must try: Cobra Caviar Potato - but honestly you can’t go wrong here, everything is delicious. Nightlife programming is the best in town and rivals cities like New York, Miami, and LA. If you’re looking to absolutely wow friends with a one-of-a-kind experience, COBRA is the place to go!

Korean BBQ well worth the price. Delicious meats and vegetables, good mixed drinks and lots of drink choices. Knowledgeable staff is happy to explain the process.

Cool vibe, tasty food. The marinade on food is legit. The galbi was great. Would come back. A bit pricey compared to kbbq in bigger cities, but not all that bad!

Its expensive, but the karaoke, the drink menu, and the atmosphere are all incredible. Cant wait to come back! Didnt eat, so cant speak to the food.

Was my first time doing the grill thing. Had a good time, servers were nice, food was delicious, a bit expensive but also had nice atmosphere

The food is always good. Our server Shawn was great. Very attentive to all of our requests.

My fiancé and I came here for a date night and we had an absolutely fantastic time. Everything is reasonably priced and delicious. The staff are more than friendly. Highly recommended!

I recently enjoyed a great evening with a good friend at Cobra .. the food was great, the prices were reasonable and the staff was friendly and professional .. I liked this place!

Food and drinks are good, but service is absolutely horrible. It took us over an hour to get one round of drinks.

No complaints pricey but worth the experience

We came at 9:20pm to eat and they close at 10pm we also made a reservation online which were informed they no longer use that service ok Then the hostess said she could seat us, she just had to check with the manager to make sure it was ok and clearly was told “no”. This was our SECOND time “trying” to support this restaurant.

Amazing flavors, ambiance and staff!Reservations were easy and they were helpful with last minute changes/accommodations.Can’t wait to go back!

Might have the best bar and burger in the city. The Saki and Whiskey menu is tops. If they have oysters get em.

The food was delicious!! I unfortunately cant remember his name but our server was so knowledgeable and funny. The banchan was super tasty. Cant wait to go back

Extremely slow service. High price. We were seated an hour after our reservation. Waited nearly 45 minutes for a cocktail at the bar.

Food and service were excellent, will be back again.

There is an angry little snowflake in the kitchen.

COBRA offers the complete experience. Amazing KBBQ? ✓ Top quality drink selection? ✓ Ambiance and vibe? ✓ Did I mention there is full on Karaoke and a dance floor?

Can’t say enough about how great this place is. Had a great time celebrating a birthday party with 12 people. If looking for great food and signature drinks this is the place to go no place like it in the city

Food and drinks are great. Sake flights are cool. Karaoke was fun.

The meat needs to be at a higher level of quality. It wasn’t bad but middle of the road and simply one note in flavor.

Big Yikes. Meat was just ok and dont get a lot. Veggies are suprisingly the best part, but you dont get a lot. Everything is club prices, so unless you are there to dance its just not worth it.

Loved it! Great cuts, but pricey sake and lack of sauces are my only complaints. But, the meal was delicious!

We had the the BBQ and loved it! All of the meat was tender and tasty. Getting parking is a problem though.

Wish I could leave a worse reviewHad to walk 4 blocks to get to this place spent 250 on mine and my dates meal and a additional 100 on a bottle of sake for dirty dishes from the get go that they never switched out room tempeture lake water and taco bell quality meat it had a nice marbling but was bland dry and tasteless

Fun club to go out to. Scary looking VOID Soundsystem on the dancefloor. I had an impression that they dont want to use it to its full potential. Maybe they are saving it for The Party or something.

Service is good and entertainment fun. Food quality not so much. And overpriced for what you get.