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Harvard Square - Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cambridge, MA | Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cambridge, MA | Harvard Square

4.6 (770)
$31 to $50
Japanese
16-18 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Healthy
  • 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!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 11:00 am–5:00 pm Mon–Thu 8:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Gyu-Kaku - Cambridge can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Parking details
    We provide parking validation, please ask host for details.
  • Public transit
    Red Line Harvard Square Station
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

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

    $70.00 - $220.00 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 770 people are saying

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cambridge, MA | Harvard Square 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Japanese

  • Boston

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Cambridge offers a delightful dining experience with "great food," extensive menu options, and a lively atmosphere. Situated conveniently at Harvard Square, it's perfect for group celebrations. While the service is generally praised for being "exceptional" and "attentive," occasional lapses in attentiveness are noted.
770 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a very nice time but it was incredibly expensive for us to eat here. The food was great, our server was very nice but this will have to be a rare treat for us instead of a weekly restaurant.

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was wonderful, but the staff was even better! So happy and kind. What a great place. I will be back.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    1.0

    Dined on August 3, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Worst experience ever. Don’t go especially if you have young kids.

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  4. Jason

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very delicious, huge portions! We got the BBQ platter for two for ~$100 and spent another ~$40 on drinks: a little pricy but a ton of food, we were absolutely stuffed and did not feel shortchanged at all!

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    1.0

    Dined on July 21, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    If I could give no stars, I would. I have eaten here before and it was great. Not the same. Food was bad-meat seemed old, rice undercooked-dishes were not the same quality. All of the staff seemed extremely unhappy. They all need customer service training. Server was generally inattentive. This was my 50th birthday and was a horrible experience. Will never come back.

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  6. AlvaroR

    Greater Boston28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another awesome meal at Gyu Kaku! Server and manager on point! Thanks

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything went well; the only negative thing I can think of is that nobody was there to greet us when we first arrived. We had to search around to find someone in order to take a seat.

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  8. Julie VIP

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are big fans of gyu-kaku and it was our first time dining at the Cambridge location. Very good and fast service! Quality of the food was also very good! We really enjoyed our dinner here. We usually get the Chef’s Choice for 2 people and add garlic noodles, such a delicious meal!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was delicious! We will definitely be back. I would highly recommend

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  10. ChrisPoon

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. So was the service. Tables and sauce bottles need to be cleaned.

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FAQs

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cambridge, MA | Harvard Square offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cambridge, MA | Harvard Square also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (857) 259-6666.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cambridge, MA | Harvard Square is rated 4.6 stars by 770 OpenTable diners.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cambridge, MA | Harvard Square 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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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cambridge, MA | Harvard Square

16-18 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 11:00 am–5:00 pm Mon–Thu 8:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We provide parking validation, please ask host for details.
  • Public transit
    Red Line Harvard Square Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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