International Drive is lining up another big-name feast. David Zhao's Chubby Cattle BBQ has quietly posted a “Coming Soon” listing for a new Orlando outpost at Pointe Orlando, with the company indicating the restaurant is expected to open sometime in 2026, according to WhatNow. The I-Drive spot is slated to bring the brand's all-you-can-eat wagyu barbecue format, complete with tabletop grills, sushi, and a large self-serve station, to a stretch of the tourist corridor that keeps stacking up new dining options.
Official Confirmation
Chubby Cattle's official site now features a Coming Soon page for Chubby Cattle BBQ at Pointe Orlando, listing the address as 9101 International Drive and confirming the Orlando location, according to Chubby Cattle. The teaser appears alongside the chain's other U.S. locations and includes a membership sign-up prompt for diners who want in on perks before the doors open. While the company has not posted a specific opening date, the site signals that Orlando is firmly on the expansion map.
What to Expect on the Menu
The Orlando restaurant is expected to follow Chubby Cattle BBQ's all-you-can-eat model, with tiered packages that unlock different wagyu cuts and premium add-ons, while also including sushi, sashimi, and a lineup of hot sides, as previewed by Tasty Chomps. That earlier look at the concept outlines Silver, Gold, and Diamond tiers that scale up the meat options. It also notes that members often pay several dollars less per person, a recurring discount structure the brand has used at other locations.
David Zhao's Growing Chain
Founder David Zhao first built a following with Chubby Cattle's hot pot restaurants before spinning the brand into this barbecue format, and the company now lists more than a dozen U.S. locations on its site, according to Chubby Cattle. The chain highlights a membership rewards program and tech-forward touches such as conveyor service and automated stations that have helped generate buzz in other cities. The I-Drive addition is arriving alongside a broader wave of new restaurants, bars, and dessert spots slated for Pointe Orlando and the surrounding corridor, according to Orlando Weekly.
When to Go
There is still no firm opening date. WhatNow reports that the company has only confirmed a broad “sometime in 2026” timeline for the Orlando debut. Until reservations go live, curious diners will have to keep an eye on local coverage and the brand's membership and locations pages for first-seating details. We'll update this post when Chubby Cattle releases a concrete opening schedule for its new I-Drive outpost.
