Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City

Name: Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City
Address: 555 Universal Hollywood Dr, Universal City, CA, United States, 91608
Telephone: (818) 509-2030
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.4

4.4

1651 Reviews

$50 and over

Seafood

Make a booking

2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 79 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for brunch
Lively

Los Angeles’ ultimate seafood & prime rib buffet featuring high quality and locally sourced selections of seafood paired with a multi-cultural feast inspired by flavors from around the world.

Enjoy all you can eat king crab legs, steamed lobster, oysters, shrimp, roasted duck, prime rib, filet, sushi, and bottomless beer/wine sips!

Private dining

Book your next event with us

View details

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Asian
Hours of Operation
Thu 18:00–21:00 Fri–Sun 17:00–21:00 Sat, Sun 11:00–14:00
Phone number
(818) 509-2030
Website
http://www.cafesierrahilton.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Edy Lucas
Catering
Plan any special occasion at the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City hotel. This stunning venue in the heart of the entertainment capital of Los Angeles will transform any occasion into an unforgettable event. From intimate gatherings to large galas, our flexible 16,000 sq. ft. ballroom can accommodate all needs.
Private party facilities
Los Angeles’ ultimate Seafood + Prime Rib Buffet located inside the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City hotel. Featuring high quality and locally sourced selections of seafood paired with a multi-cultural feast inspired by flavors from around the world.
Private party contact
Elbe Chu-Peterson: (818) 509-2067

Location
555 Universal Hollywood Dr, Universal City, CA 91608
Area
Universal City
Cross Street
Lankershim Blvd.
Parking details
$12+Tax self-parking $18+tax Valet parking (for non-hotel guests with a maximum of 3 hours)
Public transit
Universal City Metro Station. Universal Studios Shuttle Available from Metro Station.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Holiday Unlimited Seafood Buffets
US$159.00 per person
1 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Celebrate the holidays with our all you can eat seafood buffet featuring unlimited wine, beer, and champagne, offering a wide array of fresh seafood, paired with live entertainment open daily throughout the month of December!
Christmas Eve & Day Seafood Buffet
US$159.00 per person
24 Dec 2024 - 25 Dec 2024
Join us for our all you can eat seafood buffet on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day! Discover a delicious selection of fresh seafood, savory dishes, and festive favorites. Available all day for brunch and dinner along with live entertainment, it's the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with family and friends!
New Year's Eve Seafood Buffet
US$159.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Ring in the New Year with our all you can eat seafood buffet on New Year’s Eve! Discover a delicious selection of fresh seafood, savory dishes, festive favorites, bottomless champagne, complemented with live entertainment.

Popular dishes

What 1,651 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Fernando Valley / Valencia
Great for brunch
San Fernando Valley / Valencia
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City offers a standout seafood buffet experience that many guests describe as "excellent quality" and "great value." Diners rave about the "fresh seafood," especially the lobster and king crab legs. The ambiance is inviting, enhanced by live music, and the attentive staff ensure a memorable dining experience. Despite some mixed reviews on service and pricing, the buffet's extensive variety and high-quality offerings make it a popular choice for special occasions.

1,651 Reviews

r
richard
Los Angeles
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Superb staff but food not up to 109.00 Value. Waitress A+
Is this helpful?
G
Genevieve
Orange County
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall we had a good time. The dishes that were good were really good. The ones that were bad were really bad. The oysters had a texture than was indescribable and the taste was truly vile.
Is this helpful?
j
jay
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
$160 plus tax and tip is basically $200 pp. one can only eat so much crab and lobster … and the steamed lobster is meh. Ambiance is that of an old off strip Vegas hotel, small space, noisy… had to try it but not going back.
Is this helpful?
M
Mercy
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been eating at Cafe Sierra since I was 10 years old. That’s more than two decades of patronage at this establishment. I still recall the earlier years when food stations expanded into the walkways, when the main display of hot foods bifurcated the seating area, when the accompaniment of the grand piano by the corner was a warming sight, and when shark fin soup was abundantly served (before it was banned). I became wary of a potential quality decline during their massive renovation several years ago into a more sleek, open, yet foreign sort of buffet absent of the usual offerings. After a 5 year break, I finally returned for their endless steamed lobster holiday buffet. I am thankful to say, I was NOT disappointed in the slightest. The seafood was fresh, the hot entrees were delicious and flavors well paired, wines and beverages were all included, and best of all, live music had returned - the melodies of an acoustic guitar echoed through the dining hall acting as the culmination of a triumphant return to its original form. Everyone should give this buffet a chance, especially my seafood lovers!!
Is this helpful?
D
David
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place was great everything was as expected and service was great aswell, the only thing is the price could be a little lower but other then that it was amazing you will not regret it
Is this helpful?
C
Carlos
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great time! The staff were very accommodating and friendly. The salads and lamb ribs were great! We will come again to Cafe Sierra next time we come back to Universal Studios.
Is this helpful?
J
John
Orange County
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just an amazing place. The food, the environment, the musicians, the chefs and everyone is very helpful.
Is this helpful?
K
KIRK
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Maria- our server- gave us excellent service. our needs and requests were always answered promptly. The food was very good too.
Is this helpful?
C
Chelsea
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Food was delicious. Our serve Javier was attentive and so kind! Make sure you leave room for dessert!
Is this helpful?
A
Agnes
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
the food was good, although it is pricey, our server is Jovita who is so attentive and provides great service, we enjoyed the food and the time with fam
Is this helpful?

FAQs

Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City is rated 4.4 stars by 1651 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 79 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City

555 Universal Hollywood Dr, Universal City, CA 91608

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Lankershim Blvd.
Area
Universal City
Hours of Operation
Thu 18:00–21:00 Fri–Sun 17:00–21:00 Sat, Sun 11:00–14:00
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
$12+Tax self-parking $18+tax Valet parking (for non-hotel guests with a maximum of 3 hours)
Public transit
Universal City Metro Station. Universal Studios Shuttle Available from Metro Station.
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Edy Lucas
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cafesierrahilton.com/
Phone number
(818) 509-2030
Catering
Plan any special occasion at the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City hotel. This stunning venue in the heart of the entertainment capital of Los Angeles will transform any occasion into an unforgettable event. From intimate gatherings to large galas, our flexible 16,000 sq. ft. ballroom can accommodate all needs.
Private party facilities
Los Angeles’ ultimate Seafood + Prime Rib Buffet located inside the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City hotel. Featuring high quality and locally sourced selections of seafood paired with a multi-cultural feast inspired by flavors from around the world.
Private party contact
Elbe Chu-Peterson: (818) 509-2067

Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City

Make a booking

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Holiday Unlimited Seafood Buffets

Christmas Eve & Day Seafood Buffet

New Year's Eve Seafood Buffet

Popular dishes

Lobster

Oysters

Snow Crab Legs

Menu

What 1,651 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City restaurant rated?

Is Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information