We enjoyed the BBQ. We brought our own meat, and there was a lot of it. It was very tasty. I'm not sure what kind of food they usually provide. The atmosphere was very nice!

I stopped by Makers Pier to kill some time. Among the various dining options, I chose this place for some meat. Unfortunately, there were issues with the quality of everything. I didn't want to go get the salad or the meat myself. Considering the prices, there should be better operations in place. Thank you for the meal!

I thought it might be crowded to eat inside Legoland, so we decided to grab a bite at Makers Pier first and checked out various restaurants before choosing this one. This restaurant offers a barbecue experience where you can cook without having to bring anything, but unfortunately, since it was during Golden Week, they were fully booked for barbecues. So, we decided to eat inside the restaurant instead. Since it was still only 11 a.m., there were no other customers at that time. We placed our orders at the register at the entrance and took a device that would beep when our food was ready to our table. While waiting, we helped ourselves to the steak accompaniments, which were set up like a salad bar. We ordered ribeye steak, sirloin, and a kids' meal. Since there were no other customers, the food came out fairly quickly. The ribeye was tender, and the sirloin had a rich flavor. Both were delicious, but I thought they might have been cooked just a little too much. There were various sauces to choose from, allowing us to enjoy different flavors, and it was all quite tasty.

I used the barbecue facility for the first time, and while it was convenient to go without bringing anything, I found it lacking. The amount of meat was minimal, and the vegetables were only three pieces each of green peppers and shiitake mushrooms, plus one onion. It was definitely not enough. Bringing my own food was the right choice. Although I opted for the all-you-can-drink option, I was surprised to find that they didn’t have shochu. There were some types of cocktails or liqueurs available, but they weren’t clearly labeled, so I had no idea what each one was. Overall, I cannot recommend this facility.

I had steak for lunch. If I think of it as meat from a barbecue place, it's good. But if I compare it to meat from a steakhouse, it's lacking. It's nice that I can enjoy various sauces and spices, but it’s a bit annoying to have to go to a different place each time to get them.

A stylish BBQ restaurant with a beautiful atmosphere. There was only one drink bar machine, and perhaps because of the staff, there often seemed to be a line.

The Makers Pier continues to struggle with attracting customers, and seeing it so empty on a holiday makes me worry unnecessarily. This time, I came to do a BBQ which I had been wanting to try. There are two plans: one where you can bring your own ingredients and one where the restaurant prepares everything for you. I chose the bring-your-own plan because I wanted to do a variety of things. As mentioned on their website, they already had the fire started for us and provided all the necessary BBQ equipment, and I was especially impressed by the wide selection of sauces and seasonings available. It was great to be able to enjoy different flavors with the same ingredients. The drink bar also offered a nice variety, allowing me to customize my drinks, which was fun. One thing I found disappointing was that I wanted to make yakisoba, but they don’t lend out a griddle, so I had to make it on aluminum foil instead. I wish they could lend out a griddle at least… maybe that’s just me being picky. I'm also curious about the content of the hand-free plan, but it’s unfortunate that I can’t visit more often due to the location.

After completing my tasks in crowded Kyoto and finding no accommodations for the long weekend, I stayed at a business hotel near Lake Biwa, right by Setta Station. Since checkout was at 10 AM, I had some time to spare. The weather was nice and perfect for a BBQ, so I searched on my smartphone for a place along the highway where we could have a barbecue without needing to bring anything. I found a convenient place that could accommodate our whims. Even though it was last minute, I called to make a reservation. They asked about the reservation time and the order details, so I informed them of the estimated arrival time with 30 minutes to spare and ordered the D set with meat for 3,000 yen (before tax). They mentioned it would take some time to light the BBQ grill. It seemed to be just off the Nagoya Port Central IC, so I opened Google Maps based on the restaurant's website for directions, but the suggested parking lot (Port Messe) was closed. After driving around in circles, I parked at the Kinjo Futou parking lot. By this time, my husband was already in a bad mood, saying he might just get on the highway and go home. I insisted we had a reservation. We walked towards the direction where many people seemed to be heading. We entered an outlet mall called Makers Pier. Checking the directory, I confirmed the store's name and location, but the map didn't show where we currently were. I asked the lady at the information center for directions and found it was located at the back of the complex. We were about 8 minutes late for our reservation, but I was glad I had given them extra time. At the reception, we were given rules for using the BBQ area and had to sign to confirm our understanding. They checked whether we brought any food items or not and then led us to the BBQ garden at the back of the store. The grill was already lit and ready to go! I felt excited as they set up a toolbox and a box of ingredients for us. An attendant explained how to use the tools, and the cooking instructions were provided in a manual. I ordered an all-you-can-drink soft drink package for 500 yen (before tax) and grabbed a cola while prepping the meat. Wondering where to start, I decided to season the chicken thighs with rock salt and pepper. Just then, my husband accidentally flipped the rock salt mill upside down, and most of the salt spilled onto the chicken! I burst out laughing, but my husband was disappointed. After scraping off the excess salt, we refocused and placed the chicken on the grill. The delicious aroma filled the air as I added some spiral sausages. The sausage was coarsely ground and tasted amazing! The chicken took a while to cook thoroughly, but we had a thermometer to check the internal temperature. Once the chicken was ready, we enjoyed it. It was delicious! I placed the sliced chicken in a soft taco shell with some fresh lettuce. Next, I prepped the thick, fatty beef and seasoned it with the previously set-aside rock salt. I made sure to sear both sides at a 45-degree angle on the grill. It looked incredible and tasted phenomenal! I forgot to take photos but snapped a shot of the cut pieces instead. I was already feeling full and ended up sharing most of the meat with my husband. I realized I should have started with the beef. Moving on, I grilled another piece of lean meat, which was also tasty but filled me up. I then grilled some veggies—corn, shiitake mushrooms, and green peppers. Following the manual, everything turned out delicious when grilled whole—it was really a BBQ experience. For dessert, we had roasted marshmallows with crackers. Roasting the marshmallows over indirect heat until they were gooey, I placed them on the crackers just before they fell off the stick. It was so good! I had never had roasted marshmallows before. After a while, we tidied up the tools and wrapped things up. It was great being able to enjoy a BBQ without any hassle. However, parking cost us 1,500 yen, and unfortunately, the restaurant didn’t offer any parking discounts. This felt a bit expensive; other places do offer parking services. It would be great if we could find a way to combine those benefits next time.

I wanted to have a barbecue, so I searched for a place with the necessary equipment and found a restaurant where you can enjoy a barbecue completely hands-free! I made a reservation and went there. This place features a barbecue space attached to the restaurant, where you can enjoy barbecuing with grills from America's Weber company! The basic plan costs 1,800 yen per person (for middle school students and older) for 2 hours and 30 minutes, and includes appetizers (salsa and chips, green salad), grilled vegetables (bell peppers, shiitake mushrooms, corn), half a ciabatta bread, sausage, and BBQ dessert (marshmallows & crackers). The basic plan does not include meat, so you need to choose and add meat from the options available. It seems they originally operated as a meat wholesaler, so you can purchase reasonably priced red meat that can also be enjoyed at the restaurant. Moreover, you can bring your own food! We brought our own meat, ajillo, vegetables, and snacks. And! There’s a wonderful all-you-can-drink option for 1,500 yen for 2 hours, which includes a variety of alcoholic beverages. Soft drinks can be chosen from a touch panel, providing plenty of options! Not only are grills available, but there are also tongs, cutting boards, knives, dishes, and even meat tenderizers—all the BBQ tools you need are impressively provided. Additionally, they take care of igniting the charcoal and cleaning up the grill, so you can start cooking right away from your reserved time. At the end, you just need to throw away your larger trash in the designated garbage bin, making it really easy! A point to note is that the grill's grate has large openings, so smaller items may fall through. We lost thinly sliced pumpkin and some meat in this way. They have aluminum foil available, so you can ask for it if needed. ★ A few things we found handy to bring were: aluminum pots from a hundred-yen store (for ajillo), aluminum foil for frying pans (which helped with smaller meat and marshmallows that had dedicated skewers to save time), steak and wasabi (the restaurant offers red meat). I didn’t have too much information ahead of time, but it was more enjoyable than I expected. There were two cutting boards, and they provided alcohol spray for food safety, which was great for preventing foodborne illnesses. You can also use various spices and sauces provided by the restaurant, which allows for a variety of tastes. Lastly, a point to note is that general visitors can also observe the barbecue area, which slightly takes away from the private atmosphere. Although they have tents and a roof, it could be a bit tough during rainy weather. Overall, I felt very satisfied and would love to visit again, aiming for a sunny day at this wonderful barbecue site!

After purchasing miscellaneous items at the Furniture Dome in Minato Ward, my family and I went to have lunch at "Makers Pier." We visited a shop that had caught our attention when we visited Makers Pier previously: "The Amigos Exotic Meat Shop." Here's the restaurant's menu. The interior is bright and has an outdoor vibe. It seems like you can also do barbecuing outside. There is a wide variety of dressings and sauces available. It looks like it will take a little time for our dishes to be ready, so in the meantime, we enjoyed some vegetables from the salad bar. The meat is grilled by the staff. It's a self-service system, so we have to go to the counter to pick up our finished dishes. First, we have my son's "Kid's Skillet." Then there's my partner's order of "150g of Rump with Rice." I went with the "150g of Sirloin with Rice." We shared the Rump and Sirloin with each other. The texture of the meat is different from Wagyu. It's thick, which gives it a nice chew. Is this how steak is typically in other countries? There are many types of sauces, allowing us to enjoy a range of flavors, but I didn't feel it was particularly cost-effective. It was delicious, thank you for the meal. Below is the information from Tabelog.

I decided to check out Makers Pier, right next to Legoland, as a casual visit ( °◡͐°)✧. Going out for dinner like this could be a hidden gem! The restaurants are laid out like an outlet mall, making window shopping exciting. I noticed there are quite a few meat shops. 1. Gochi's Beef, originating from Kyoto (also at Kitte Nagoya, and part of the same group as Kyoto Gyukatsu in Sakae/Fushimi and Nick Stock at Nagoya Station), had a line because it's close to the park's exit. Their display of meat blocks is impressive, but I didn’t have a good personal impression, so I skipped it. 2. Brooklynn Cafe, operated by GabuRi Chicken, which I have visited at the TV Tower and Kanayama locations, does have meat plates (though I haven't tried them). I only think of this place as a cafe. 3. Grill Minori was intriguing, and I hesitated, but when I saw the menu, I noticed that while the pork bowl and hamburger were reasonably priced, the beef was quite expensive, so I passed. Apparently, they specialize in branded beef like Matsusaka and Hida. Besides the meat shops, there were also restaurants with all-you-can-eat bread and a nice seafood restaurant, but since I was aiming for pancakes after my meal, I ruled out the bread option. So, by process of elimination, I entered Amigos. Amigos has its main store in Oodaka, Midori Ward, and is a specialty store for Australian beef, expanding to seven locations in the Tokai region, now opening this eighth branch in Makers Pier. They also sell barbecue spices, tools, and meat. I noticed they even offer a barbecue certification (there was an advertisement in-store)! Upon entering, I discovered they had a barbecue facility in the courtyard (not visible from outside). Plus, they had trendy American barbecue grills! I saw groups of people having a barbecue (I caught them while they were tidying up). First, I decided my meat type and grams at the order counter. They had four types of beef, and the staff provided thorough explanations. If you like lean meat, go for the rump or chuck eye. If you prefer fatty cuts, the sirloin or ribeye is recommended. I had tried ribeye before at Aisteak in Tsuruma, and it was quite delicious. The staff mentioned the ribeye is softer than the sirloin and a popular choice in America, making it their top recommendation. They suggested ordering larger portions—200g, 300g, or 400g, as sharing a larger portion between two is more cost-effective. -----〈Ordered Menu〉----- ⭐︎ Ribeye Steak 300g @ 3450 yen ⭐︎ Rice @ 200 yen x 2 Total: 1925 yen/person They offered free large servings for rice, so I went for it. My companion said, "I'll just have a regular," but come on! ( ∙̆.̯∙̆) He’s a small-eater! Since we planned to go to a café afterward, we didn’t order any drinks or sides. Potatoes and onion rings were each 300 yen, and soft drinks were 200 yen, with some desserts available. Besides rice, you could choose buns, bread, hot dogs, or tacos, creating your burger which was a nice option! There was a free raw vegetable bar for toppings with options like lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, black olives, cucumbers, and macaroni salad. The variety of spices was impressive, befitting a specialty store. If you choose buns, you can customize your burger with sauces, spices, and vegetables. There’s also a place called "Fabricks," where you can make your own burgers. Seriously, Makers Pier has a lot of meat shops. Regarding sauces, I could change flavors with different condiments offered in small plastic containers, including grated daikon soy sauce, basil oil, wasabi, and salt and pepper. I settled at a counter by the window, enjoying the lively wooden décor and open atmosphere. When my food was ready, I picked it up based on the number tag. Interestingly, the tableware was styled like camping gear. The salad bar items came in colorful plastic plates, while the rice was served in camping-style dishes. It was pretty fun! We split the 300g of meat, and even though we were hungry, we felt quite full. Though my companion thought the meat’s temperature was lukewarm, I found it acceptable. The Australian beef was quite tasty. At this price, it rivals steak family restaurants, so I think it's worth it. Personally, I became addicted to the mayo salad! Having a stylish BBQ was a great experience—oh, and the self-service water had lemon slices in it, which was a nice touch! Overall, it was a fun place.

I came to Makers Pier for lunch after attending an event at the Nagoya International Exhibition Center. The area is subtly divided into different themes, with vibrant, stylish, and natural tastes, making it quite enjoyable just to explore. Among the shops, I decided to try the one located at the very back of the site. **Lunch Beef Curry (1180 yen)** In the photo, it might not be very clear, but the curry had a dark greenish-black color. It was rich and flavorful, with tender, falling-apart beef. The only other ingredient was shimeji mushrooms. I started off enjoying the original flavor, but halfway through, I mixed in the egg yolk. This instantly transformed it into a creamier taste. It was delicious, but the price was a bit steep... It would have been nice if they had offered a bit more rice, especially since it was self-service instead of full service. (April 2017)

The charm of sharing large cuts of meat.