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

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

4.4
4.4
394 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
  • 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, 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

What 394 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Naperville offers a distinctive dining experience with "amazing flavor" and "fresh food" where guests enjoy cooking their own meals. Despite some service inconsistencies, many patrons praise the "great service" and "fantastic" food quality. A visit promises an interactive, flavorful experience, particularly for meat lovers and special occasions.

394 Reviews
  1. Linda

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Dirty, expensive, grill doesn’t work properly, slow and limit 90 minutes. I wish we never went there.

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  2. Sudhakar

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food and service. The interior is staring to look old. Needs a deep clean or better yet an upgrade. Also, the place is easy to spot from your car but harder when you’re on the sidewalk. Can be fixed with better signage at eye level.

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  3. James

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at Gyu-Kaku Japanese Restaurant was fantastic! The food was delicious and the restaurant was spotlessly clean with a great ambiance. But the real highlight was our incredible server. Despite managing multiple tables, he was professional, polite, and incredibly attentive. He made sure we felt taken care of, checking in at just the right moments while balancing his other guests effortlessly. His ability to connect with us while keeping everything running smoothly was truly impressive. Took my wife and our friends for her birthday and we were all beyond impressed with his level of service. His dedication made our night, and we’ll definitely be back! Highly recommend!

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  4. Jackie

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience was AWESOME 👏 Service, Food, everything was great !!! The manager Javier was excellent thank you thank you for a wonderful evening. The atmosphere was pleasant and relaxed , the food was very good, the service was quick. I loved the Green Tea ice cream 🍨

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  5. Robert

    Chicago

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Again, not only for us, but for other tables as well, at some point, they just get overwhelmed or something. Took 30 minutes to get the wagyu, and then another 15 plus minutes to get the check. Other tables never got something, etc, and if you could just step up the service, it would be excellent. 2.5 hr is great, but for $200 it should be superb. Make it happen and you'll get more customers and better reviews....

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  6. Albert

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was exceptional, service was great despite it being incredibly busy. The value of the food was pretty good but did feel a bit reserved, would have loved to have seen maybe one or two more dishes.

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  7. Tariun

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love going to Gyu Kaku and taking my girlfriend there on Valentines Day made it that more special.

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  8. Javier

    VIP

    Mexico City

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Besides we had a reservation, we waitef for an hour to be seated on a table

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  9. Eida

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and the food is always top notch. This is our go to place for birthdays and celebrations because they are so good with my son’s allergies

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  10. Ruby

    VIP

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is always consistently good, but the service is always consistently slow. It’s not that their attitude is not good or not enough server. I think they are just too relaxed and sooooo slow. It always takes forever to get our orders in, get the food we need, and even checks. If you’re in a rush and don’t want to spend two hours to have your meal, you need to consider other options.

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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 4.4 stars by 394 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 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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