Barbeque Nation- Nexus Whitefield Mall — Restaurant in Bengaluru

Barbecue Nation: The Ultimate Grillbuster Review

Step into Barbecue Nation’s Seafood Festival, and you’re immediately greeted by the unmistakable smell of… fish. But not just any fish—dead fish, proudly displayed at the entrance like the marketing team’s idea of a “fresh” welcome.

It’s as if they wanted to set the mood for a seafood festival, but forgot about the aroma. Welcome to the world of seafood and questionable ambiance.

The Showstoppers: • Crispy Corn & Cajun Potato: These crispy delights were the real stars, crunchy and full of flavor. They deserve their own movie! • Prawns: The Shah Rukh Khan of the evening—big, juicy, and so good we lost track of how many times we ordered them (let’s just say 4+). • Mushroom Barbecue: Smoky, tender, and downright delicious. This dish could have its own spin-off.

The Chicken Drama: • Chicken Barbecue: A seasoned performer, grilled just right with the perfect amount of spice. Repeat-worthy. • Seekh Kebab: Started strong, but like a bad sequel, the second round was over-salted. Talk about a plot twist. • Chicken Drumstick: Bland at first, but after demanding some extra masala and crispiness, it turned into a fan favorite.

The Flops: • Crab Curry: Tasted amazing, but cracking it open revealed nothing inside. Total disappointment. • Coconut Pudding & Munthal Ka Halwa: These desserts were the villains of the evening—overly sweet and totally lifeless. Skip them.

Supporting Roles: • Fish Tikka: Solid, but not memorable. Like the reliable sidekick who doesn’t steal the show. • Main Course Buffet: Dull, uninspired, and easily forgettable. Stick to the grill, folks.

The Extras (or Lack Thereof): • Diet Coke: Promised in the menu but never delivered. Like a character who shows up in the script but never makes it on-screen.

The Setting:

The ambiance was cozy, but the dead fish on display at the entrance? Well, that’s one way to set the stage for a seafood fest. The fishy smell stuck around, and not in a good way, reminding you every moment that this “fresh seafood” was on display for all the wrong reasons.

Final Verdict:

For ₹991 per head (on Wednesdays and Thursdays), Barbecue Nation delivers a solid experience. Go for the prawns, starters, and the barbecue dishes—just skip the desserts and be prepared for the dead fish greeting at the entrance.

It’s a masala film with some entertaining parts, but there are a few bad sequels (looking at you, Coconut Pudding) and questionable plot choices (why the...

I recently had an extremely disappointing experience at Barbeque Nation @ Nexus Whitefield, and I feel compelled to share my ordeal.

Despite booking a dinner slot at 9:30 PM through the app, the restaurant allowed reservations and walk-ins even though they were unable to accommodate the influx of people. Upon reaching the venue at 9:00 PM, I was informed that they could potentially seat me around 10:30 PM, and, frustratingly, I was only allowed to enter at 11:00 PM.

To exacerbate matters, despite reserving for a party of 7 people, including 5 children, we were given three separate tables designed for 4 people each, scattered throughout the establishment. The issue here is that larger tables were available, which could have easily accommodated our group. This lack of effective time and resource management significantly marred what should have been a pleasant family experience.

Even after finally securing a table at 11:00 PM, our woes continued. We had to endure an additional wait until 11:20 PM to get our tables cleaned and be served our starters. At 11:45 PM, the restaurant staff came with a bill stating that they had to close the bill before the next day started. There were no items in the Main Course, and there was no personnel at live counters. I could have gone to a basic food court, where the service would have been much better.

What made this experience even more frustrating was the lack of proactive communication. If the restaurant had sent out a message, informing customers about their inability to accommodate or canceling reservations, I could have made alternate plans much earlier. Instead, the lack of communication left us stranded and disappointed.

Needless to say, what was intended to be a special family time turned into a thoroughly unsatisfactory and frustrating evening, courtesy of the restaurant's ineptitude in managing both time and resources.

Considering the high expectations I had for Barbeque Nation, this experience was not only disheartening but also unacceptable. The level of service provided did not remotely justify the amount spent. Regrettably, I must assert that this visit will be my last to Barbeque Nation. I hope this feedback serves as a constructive critique for the improvement of future customer...

I’ve rarely encountered a dining experience as utterly deplorable as the one I had at Barbeque Nation Nexus Mall Whitefield. From the moment we arrived, it was clear this place was a chaotic mess masquerading as a restaurant. We were a group of 55, pre-booked a week in advance. Yet adequate space was not earmarked for us—we were practically cramped. The service was an absolute disaster. Starters trickled out in a delayed, haphazard fashion, as if the kitchen had forgotten we existed. When they finally arrived, they were a disgrace—cold, lifeless, and clearly thrown together with zero care. To add insult to injury, the so-called “oven” on our tables—presumably meant to impress—was barely lukewarm, rendering it useless. Guests grew so impatient waiting for these pitiful excuses for starters that many skipped them entirely and moved to the main course. Big mistake. The mains were somehow even worse—pathetic in quality, with presentation so sloppy it looked like it had been scraped off the floor. No plates, no cutlery—some of us were eating desert from a soup spoon! Used dishes piled up on the table, uncleared, as if we were dining in a landfill. Some in our group didn’t eat a single bite beyond a dessert, which, surprise, was also a letdown—mediocre at best. Even the non-alcoholic drink, supposedly included in the package, wasn’t served until we had to flag someone down and beg for it. Short-staffed doesn’t even cover it; this place was a ghost town of service. The cherry on top? The manager—refused to acknowledge the glaring deficiencies. Cold food? Bad quality? Abysmal service? Nope, not according to them. It’s rare to find a place that combines incompetence, indifference, and denial so seamlessly. This wasn’t just a bad meal—it was a masterclass in how to alienate customers and tarnish a reputation. Avoid this trainwreck at all costs unless you enjoy paying for misery. Overall:...