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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Minneapolis, MN | Lyndale & Lake (Lyn-Lake), Minneapolis, MN

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Minneapolis, MN | Lyndale & Lake (Lyn-Lake)

4.7
4.7
310 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.

Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!

Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–21:00 Fri 11:30–22:00 Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–18:00
  • Phone number
    (612) 224-9888
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Area
    Uptown
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Prix-Fixe BBQ Courses for Everyone: Starting at...

    US$43.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy our delicious prix-fixe Japanese BBQ courses for any occasion and for parties of all sizes! Our courses are designed on a reasonable budget and for beginners and fans alike. Try a variety of popular small plates, signature BBQ dishes with our unique marinades, and more. Selection and pricing varies between courses, and may not match the starting price listed. Visit our website for more details. www.GYU-KAKU.com
    Prix-Fixe BBQ Courses for Everyone: Starting at... photo
  • (ONLINE ONLY) HOLIDAY BIG PARTY DISCOUNT🌲

    US$50.50 - US$59.00 per person

    20 Nov 2024 - 5 Jan 2025
    BUY 8, GET 1 FREE! Celebrate your next company holiday party or large family gathering at Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ! Seasonal holiday courses are available for a limited time, while supplies last. This is an ONLINE ONLY special offer, and must be selected when making a reservation. Discount will be applied at the restaurant. Valid 11/19/24-1/5/25 at all participating North America locations. Offer is redeemable for the lower single cover value when ordering holiday courses for parties of 8 or more, dine-in only, and cannot be combined with other discounts except for mobile app reward points. Rewards are subject to Gyu-Kaku App Terms & Conditions. Other rules and restrictions may apply. Visit our website for more details: www.GYU-KAKU.com
    (ONLINE ONLY) HOLIDAY BIG PARTY DISCOUNT🌲 photo
  • (ONLINE ONLY) EARLY HOLIDAY PARTY DISCOUNT🥳

    US$50.50 - US$59.00 per person

    3 Dec 2024 - 19 Dec 2024
    Save 10% OFF holiday courses! Celebrate your next company party or early holiday gathering at Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ! Seasonal holiday courses are available for a limited time, while supplies last. This is an ONLINE ONLY special offer, and must be selected when making a reservation. Discount will be applied at the restaurant. Valid 12/3/24-12/19/24 at all participating North America locations. Offer is redeemable for 10% off applicable holiday courses only, dine-in only, and cannot be combined with other discounts except for mobile app reward points. Rewards are subject to Gyu-Kaku App Terms & Conditions. Other rules and restrictions may apply. Visit our website for more details: www.GYU-KAKU.com
    (ONLINE ONLY) EARLY HOLIDAY PARTY DISCOUNT🥳 photo

Offers

  • Expansive Happy Hour Options!!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 12:00 - 16:00, 16:00 - 21:00,Mon - Thu - 11:30 - 17:00, 17:00 - 21:00,Fri - 11:30 - 17:00, 17:00 - 22:00,Sat - 12:00 - 16:00, 16:00 - 22:00
    Enjoy dozens of our popular dishes at discounted rates during select hours. Our selection includes popular small plates, BBQ meats, seafood, veggies, rice, noodles, and more! Drink specials also available at select locations on select days or hours where allowed by law. For more details on specific hours and offerings, please visit our website for more details. www.GYU-KAKU.com

    Expansive Happy Hour Options!! photo

What 310 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Innovative

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Good for groups

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Good for special occasions

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Value

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Child-friendly

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Innovative

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Good for groups

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Hot spot

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Minneapolis offers a delightful dining experience with high-quality cuts of meat and "extremely tasty" dishes. Enjoy a fun, interactive meal with friends or family in a clean, welcoming ambiance. The "great service" and flavorful menu items, like the garlic fried rice, are highly recommended.

310 Reviews
  1. Wendee

    Minneapolis

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at this restaurant, which was suggested by our adult son to celebrate his birthday. It was outstanding! The food was delicious, and the service was fantastic. Our server make excellent alternative suggestions to help with a food sensitivity. It was not inexpensive - we did the course menu experience & added 2 bottles of flavored sake - but worth it for the celebratory experience. I would definitely recommend and would be happy to stop in & sit at the bar and enjoy just the Beef Sukiyaki Bibimbap! It was a favorite of everyone at the table.

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  2. Frederick

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was delicious. I was late for my reservation so had to wait like 20 more minutes. Server was good and knowledgeable. Grill was perfect. We Had Shrimp and Mushrooms with garlic 🔥 Marinated steaks are absolutely killer here any of them all were incredible flavor. Garlic noodles are dangerously good. Karaage was on point. Dessert was good enough. Wish they had Japanese Cheescake.

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  3. Vianca

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is overall amazing but my only issue is when you have to wait to be seated when you do your reservation. I reserved a table for 8PM and it was just me and a friend. We got there at 7:55PM and we're told to wait which was fine. Then we would see large groups coming in with later reservation times but would get seated before us. We waited an additional 15-20 minutes after our reserved time and were finally seated. Our server was amazing and the food was delicious! One of my favorite restaurants, but just need to work on seating people on time.

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  4. Cory

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is always delicious! My favorite restaurant in Minneapolis by far! Do yourself a favor and order the garlic fried rice to go alongside your meats.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went out for my lady birthday and if we had any questions they were answered and I felt sum people were asking a lot of questions but they were all answered without a attitude and did not seem annoyed and the food was good

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  6. Greg

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Frustrated over new price changes but especially the additional 3% credit card charge. You are not a mom and pop shop. Adding this charge is ridiculous

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  7. Jeff

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Found this place on Yelp and decided to venture out of downtown Minneapolis. It was nice that we could make a reservation for our party of 6 and not have to wait. Parking is very limited, so beware. Our waiter was very helpful and attentive. The service was great. We ordered a prefix menu for 6, which was more than enough food for all of us. What I enjoyed most about the service was the fact that our waiter didn't bring out all the food at once. He brought some out and waited until we were almost finished with what he had brought and asked us if we were ready for more. It was an excellent meal and I would highly recommend this place for Japanese BBQ.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very satisfied with quality and quantity of food as well as the service.

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  9. Roshan

    Minneapolis

    152 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    152 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had never been to Gyu-Kaku, and what a pleasant surprise. Andy, our server, who has been there for 3+ years, was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. He let us know what to expect, what would go well with our meal choices, and what were his favorites. He made our night. The Japanese A5 Wagyu special was truly worth the price, but the premiere favorites - Hamira, fried chicken, and others were fabulous. We loved every bite, and had fun grilling parts of our meal while having the time to talk to each other. We will be back and will bring our 5-year-old. Thank you for making our 11th Anniversary meal a real treat, including the ice cream treat along with the s'mores!

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  10. Megan

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such good food and a fun experience! Reasonable prices as well. Definitely recommend the short rib.

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FAQs

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Minneapolis, MN | Lyndale & Lake (Lyn-Lake) offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (612) 224-9888.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Minneapolis, MN | Lyndale & Lake (Lyn-Lake) is rated 4.7 stars by 310 OpenTable diners.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Minneapolis, MN | Lyndale & Lake (Lyn-Lake) does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Minneapolis, MN | Lyndale & Lake (Lyn-Lake)

3025 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

Additional information

  • Area
    Uptown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–21:00 Fri 11:30–22:00 Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–18:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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