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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Naperville, IL | Downtown (Riverwalk), Naperville, IL

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Naperville, IL | Downtown (Riverwalk)

4.5
4.5
368 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
23:00
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Child-friendly
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, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Happy Hour Daily 11:00–18:00 Mon–Thu, Sun 21:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 22:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (630) 536-8270
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    You are the Chef!
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Experiences

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

    US$40.00 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$47.50 - US$56.00 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
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  • (ONLINE ONLY) EARLY HOLIDAY PARTY DISCOUNT🥳

    US$47.50 - US$56.00 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

What 368 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Naperville offers a lively dining experience with "amazing food" and a unique DIY grilling concept. While the service can be slow during peak times, attentive staff and flavorful marinades make it worth the wait. Ideal for a fun night out, it's "highly recommended" for meat lovers.

368 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I came here and got the Meat Lovers Course. Honestly, the food was outstanding , service was very good as well as very polite, and the environment was very nice. If you split the bill then it is really good for the price. Would absolutely recommend this place, I have PERSONALLY never had anything this good before and I would definitely come back.

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  2. Brett

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was absolutely fantastic and the staff and manager were friendly and helpful. I left my credit card there in error and they called me to let me know.

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  3. Justin

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Meat lovers plate was great for two. Wish there was a bit more. But meat quality was superb. Soup was meh.

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  4. ahmed

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Weekly visit. My self and family.

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  5. Steve

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I made a reservation and I was seated on time. I was immediately greeted by the manager and welcomed to the restaurant. Soon, there after our a server came to the table, introduced himself and quickly brought us drinks. Throughout the entire meal of service was second to none. Although the restaurant was busy, it was clear every employee was hustling and doing their very best to take care of every customer. The food was delicious and the experience was well worth visiting this restaurant. Although it appeared, the manager was younger in years. It seemed like his staff respected him, and responded to his desire to bring a great experience to every customer in the restaurant. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a unique experience.

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  6. Maura

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Horrible experience. Our server was unattentive except to push us to order "a lot at once" as the kitchen was slow- which resulted in us not receiving half of what we DID order and several items we didnt want. Asked for a fork and when our server hadn't stopped back by after 20mins had to track down another server to bring us one. Meat was fatty. Grill was on so high our food charred. Just overall bad experience especially given the amount of money spent. We wont be back.

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  7. James

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Loud, rather warm ambience. Waiter spoke ver fast and it was hard understanding him. Food was ok.

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  8. Darlene

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food options. so easy to order to much so its best to try one thing at a time. ramen and bibbibamp are one of the best ive had.

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  9. Michelle

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was obviously busy for a Saturday night but our appetizer came out cold and it took forever to get our food. Waiters left used dishes on our table without taking them for at least 20-30 minutes. The usual considerate things like leaving us extra tongs or making sure we had bowls to split the salad was missing. The restaurant seemed poorly run at best. Quality of food was fine but seemed inconsistent with the prices that they are charging. We have been to this location at least 5-6 times before but it was never this bad.

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  10. Michelle

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sam made our first experience a most enjoyable one! Great suggestions and attentiveness!

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FAQs

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Naperville, IL | Downtown (Riverwalk) offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Naperville, IL | Downtown (Riverwalk) also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (630) 536-8270.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Naperville, IL | Downtown (Riverwalk) is rated 4.5 stars by 368 OpenTable diners.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Naperville, IL | Downtown (Riverwalk) 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
23:00
Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Naperville, IL | Downtown (Riverwalk)

47 E Chicago Ave Unit 108, Naperville, IL 60540-5325

Additional information

  • Area
    Naperville
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Happy Hour Daily 11:00–18:00 Mon–Thu, Sun 21:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 22:00–23:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine
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