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

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

4.3 (428)
$31 to $50
Japanese
47 E Chicago Ave Unit 108, Naperville, IL 60540-5325

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
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!

Dining areas

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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Delivery & takeout
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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 428 people are saying

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Naperville, IL | Downtown (Riverwalk) reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • West Suburbs

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Naperville is known for "great food" and a "fantastic atmosphere," perfect for special occasions and large groups. The restaurant offers a unique experience of cooking your own meat with excellent marinade options. Service is generally attentive, especially from standout staff like Sam and Javier.
428 Reviews
  1. Anthony

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Went in on mother's day with a reservation had to wait still to get seated. There was no all you can eat and the options there were super expensive and You barley get anything we left both hungry still. We got one of the mothers day specials and when they brought it out our soup was cold we asked the waiter and he brought out another still cold like he threw it in a microwave for 10 seconds. We had no dishes, forks knives tongs or anything. We didn't even have soy sauce. We had to ask for everything which was slowly brought out. We had finished almost the whole meal before we got our drinks refilled when we finished them before anything came out. It was the worst time I've ever had here because usually everything is great it was one of the worst restaurant experiences I've ever had

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  2. Shirley

    Chicago1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was expensive and didn't feel it was worth it. Forgot to bring some of our food that we needed to ask for. Didn't brink drinks that I got charged for. Fun for my teen kids as they enjoyed the place. Maybe one day we will go back on a day that is slower but I wasn't impressed with the food as most of it was mediocre.

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  3. Tomasz

    Chicago5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very good. Some cuts of meat were outstanding but some were so and so. Got the reservation ahead of time but it was very busy so ended up waiting almost an hour before getting to the table. Service was also slow but perhaps due to very busy time that evening. I may come back when it’s less busy

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Cassie

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an awesome time at the Japanese BBQ spot, thanks to Sam! Super friendly, helpful, and really knows the menu. He gave great tips on what to order and how to cook everything just right. Made the whole experience smooth and fun. Definitely ask for Sam if you go—he’s the best

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  5. Eida

    Chicago13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love coming here. My son has food allergies and they handle them very well. This is our go to for special occasions

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  6. PANDULA VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 5 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Server made a big deal when asked for an additional menu when the restaurant was half full!

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  7. Maria

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 4 May 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was not good at all, table didn’t have all the plates/utensils we needed had to ask twice for them. Had to ask for refills. This is by far the worst experience I’ve had with gyu since this is not the first time I’ve been to one I know what the service is like

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  8. Tina

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service (Sam was awesome!) and great location.

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  9. Richard VIP

    Chicago122 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 27 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Gyu-Kaku satisfies an occasional craving...and for once we were hungry enough that we got "full value"! Look, you don't go to any Gyu-Kaku location looking for "fine dining". You go because you have a craving for meat. Meat cooked to the doneness that YOU want. I won't say that we go regularly but when we go, it serves the purpose we were looking to fulfill. It did so again at this visit. Unlike some of its competitors in the Chicago area, the meat is actually not still frozen when they serve it to you! The staff is relatively attentive, for a place where the philosophy HAS to be, "let them wait a bit so they fill up faster". The only real "complaint" that we had was that we were 10 minutes early (for an early dinner reservation, i.e., NOT in the most peak hours) and the hostess still made us sit for ten minutes rather than seating us. I am guessing that it had more to do with staffing levels but it still was kind of unexpected when they clearly had tables open that would have been more comfortable and allowed us to study the menu and plan out our "strategy". It would have been better than sitting in their absolutely dead waiting/bar area. It's a small complaint.

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  10. Edmanuel

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oh yeah the food is great ! Service was amazing help us enjoy the night

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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) 474-6611.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Naperville, IL | Downtown (Riverwalk) is rated 4.3 stars by 428 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. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. West Suburbs
  5. Naperville

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Naperville, IL | Downtown (Riverwalk)

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

Dining areas

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
  • Delivery & takeout
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