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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
363 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2+ people
19:00
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
  • Hot spot
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

  • Steak Giving Feast

    US$35.00 per person

    28 Nov 2024 only
    🎉 BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE 🎉 Enjoy ½ lb. of our best-selling Harami Pot—tender, flavorful meat in a savory mild miso marinade. Celebrate Thanksgiving Day with an Exclusive Yakiniku Promotion! Join us for a special treat this Thanksgiving! ✨ Perfect for Sharing ✨ Great for 2 or more people to enjoy! 📝 Offer Details: Limit one per table. Available exclusively on Thanksgiving Day at 10am to 11am. A minimum purchase of $35 per person. Don’t miss out on this delicious holiday deal—gather your loved ones and savor the flavors of Yakiniku! 🍴
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  • 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
    (ONLINE ONLY) HOLIDAY BIG PARTY DISCOUNT🌲 photo

Offers

  • Expansive Happy Hour Options!!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 11:00 - 17:00, 17:00 - 21:45,Fri - Sat - 11:00 - 17:00, 17:00 - 22:45
    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 363 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
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Hot spot

  • West Suburbs

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Naperville offers a "wonderful experience" with flavorful, well-marinated meats and a lively atmosphere. Though service can be slow, attentive staff like Tan, Zach, and Ana enhance the dining experience. The all-you-can-eat option is "really tasty" and perfect for any occasion.

363 Reviews
  1. Steve

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Kimberly

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first time here. We could tell the server was being trained. Jacob did a great job of overseeing and making sure we had everything we needed. Overall, a good experience and good food. Definitely coming back for the ambience and uniqueness.

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  7. Cyndhy

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Love this place. The food is amazing.. the only thing they are missing is doing or offering something special for a birthday celebration or anniversary.

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  8. Ashley

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I like this place and will return, but the service is always soooooooo sloooooow. Flavors of the food are great. The meat is never too fatty. The spicy cucumbers are delicious. I really do like this place, I just wish they staffed better.

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  9. Siddharth

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The server was helpful in deciding what we should order. The meat was marinated well and a 2 person set menu was enough for 3 of us.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best tasting KBBQ I’ve had in the area. Bit pricey!

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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 363 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
19:00
Booked 28 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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