Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City

Name: Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City
Address: 555 Universal Hollywood Dr, Universal City, CA, United States, 91608
Telephone: (818) 509-2030
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (1771)

$50 and over

Seafood

555 Universal Hollywood Dr, Universal City, CA 91608

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions

Los Angeles’ ultimate seafood & prime rib buffet featuring high quality and locally sourced selections of seafood paired with a multi-cultural feast inspired by flavors from around the world.

Enjoy all you can eat king crab legs, steamed lobster, oysters, shrimp, roasted duck, prime rib, filet, sushi, and bottomless beer/wine sips!

We are a no tipping establishment. A 15% mandatory facility fee will be added to your total bill. The facility fee is not a gratuity and is subject to applicable taxes in accordance with state law. It is used to fund administrative costs to sustain the overall operations of our business.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Asian
Hours of operation
Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(818) 509-2030
Website
http://www.cafesierrahilton.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Plan any special occasion at the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City hotel. This stunning venue in the heart of the entertainment capital of Los Angeles will transform any occasion into an unforgettable event. From intimate gatherings to large galas, our flexible 16,000 sq. ft. ballroom can accommodate all needs.
Private party facilities
Los Angeles’ ultimate Seafood + Prime Rib Buffet located inside the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City hotel. Featuring high quality and locally sourced selections of seafood paired with a multi-cultural feast inspired by flavors from around the world.
Private party contact
Elbe Chu-Peterson: (818) 509-2067

Location
555 Universal Hollywood Dr, Universal City, CA 91608
Neighborhood
Universal City
Cross street
Lankershim Blvd.
Parking details
$12+Tax self-parking $18+tax Valet parking (for non-hotel guests with a maximum of 3 hours)
Public transit
Universal City Metro Station. Universal Studios Shuttle Available from Metro Station.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
3.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City offers an "abundance of good food" and "great service." Diners praise the "huge lobsters" and "fresh seafood," including king crab legs. The "friendly and accommodating staff" enhance the dining experience. However, guests noted unexpected facility fees and parking charges. Despite this, the restaurant remains a favorite for "special occasions."

1,771 Reviews

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Alexis
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Javier was an amazing server and with the visit being my first it definitely was a great experience
Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal CityResponded 1 day ago
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that Javier made your first visit such a great experience. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments. We hope to welcome you back again soon! The Cafe Sierra Team
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Jennifer
Los Angeles3 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fair and Good choices of food for brunch. The ridiculous part was, they charged you facility fee which is outrageous. Brunch was $109 + $60+ something facility plus tax. So it comes up to $132/person. With that total i don’t think its worth it to go. Cafe Sierra do something about this!
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Jerry VIP
Los Angeles6 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Way overpriced for what you get so we will not be going back unfortunately. We had high hopes for the restaurant.
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Tara
Los Angeles1 review
4.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
An abundance of good food, desserts and great service. Especially chef, Pabel Roberts …very helpful, knowledgeable and he made this incredible delicious semi spicy butter to pair with the crab and lobster…. Absolutely delicious! They must try!! be sure to stop by his station and ask for it. Give it a try it’s pretty good.
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Kimberly
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The experience is always great and the food is always amazing.
Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal CityResponded on June 19, 2025
Thank you for your 5-star review. We look forward to seeing you again soon. The Cafe Sierra Team
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Chelsea
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pavel was a chef while i visited and he was soo nice. My server was great as well and the food was really good. We came later in the evening and it seemed like the options were not much to choose from. The crab legs were cold and the lobster was a lot but overall good buffet and it was clean.
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Rosa
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service! The lobsters were huge! And great selection
Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal CityResponded on June 17, 2025
Thank you for your 5-star review. We look forward to seeing you again soon. The Cafe Sierra Team
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Valerie
Fresno / San Joaquin Valley1 review
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely delicious!!! I hope in the future there are some gluten free desserts.
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Kiyana
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place go here a lot! Price is cool because it cost about 50 for a meal at the boiling crab unlimited you can’t beat! Love their pizza and white chocolate covered pineapples! (Make them myself lol)
Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal CityResponded on June 9, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and for being a loyal guest. Can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! The Cafe Sierra Team
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Judith
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They charge a 15% service charge for hotel fees and nothing goes to the servers. We had a party of 10 and we paid over $200 service fee... we tip the waitress extra money 💰 for her service. Definitely not worth it..... not coming back....
Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal CityResponded on June 9, 2025
We regret that the facility fee impacted your overall experience and will be sure to pass your concerns along to management for review. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts with us. The Cafe Sierra Team
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Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City is rated 4.4 stars by 1771 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Google Map for Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City

555 Universal Hollywood Dr, Universal City, CA 91608

Additional information

Cross street
Lankershim Blvd.
Neighborhood
Universal City
Hours of operation
Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
$12+Tax self-parking $18+tax Valet parking (for non-hotel guests with a maximum of 3 hours)
Public transit
Universal City Metro Station. Universal Studios Shuttle Available from Metro Station.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cafesierrahilton.com/
Phone number
(818) 509-2030
Catering
Plan any special occasion at the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City hotel. This stunning venue in the heart of the entertainment capital of Los Angeles will transform any occasion into an unforgettable event. From intimate gatherings to large galas, our flexible 16,000 sq. ft. ballroom can accommodate all needs.
Private party facilities
Los Angeles’ ultimate Seafood + Prime Rib Buffet located inside the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City hotel. Featuring high quality and locally sourced selections of seafood paired with a multi-cultural feast inspired by flavors from around the world.
Private party contact
Elbe Chu-Peterson: (818) 509-2067

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