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Chicago - Gyu-Kaku - Chicago, IL | Streeterville, Chicago, IL

Gyu-Kaku - Chicago, IL | Streeterville

4.6
4.6
2236 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese
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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2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 70 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 266-8929
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Gyu-Kaku - Chicago can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Private Dining Coordinator: (855) 972-1340
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross street
    N. St. Clair
  • Parking details
    Meter Parking Available
  • Public transit
    Red line subway Grand station <br />one block North to Ohio St/4 block East to St. Clair St
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
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Experiences

  • Persona 5 Tactica x Collab Keychain Giveaway

    Nov 17 - Dec 17, 2023
    Support the Rebel Corps across the United States with the Persona 5 Tactica x Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ collaboration. Satisfy your barbeque cravings in a completely decked-out experience, including themed décor, drinks, and an exclusive keychain giveaway. Let us know which drink ignites your heart! Only available from Friday, 11/17/23 through Sunday,12/17/23, while supplies last. How to enter the giveaway: 1. Purchase a Persona 5 Tactica drink *prices may vary 2. Post the photo to (1) social platform along with the hashtags #Persona5Tactica and #GyuKaku 3. Show your post to a staff member to receive a random keychain! Minimum purchase of $30 and Persona 5 Tactica drink is required. Collect all five keychains! Available at select locations.

What 2,236 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

2,236 Reviews
  1. ceepaz

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The food was amazing, I enjoyed from beginning to end, the beef ramen soup was great, fried calamari and every meat was delicious. I am definitely coming back. Thank you for the staff amazing service.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food was amazing and the service was a little slow.

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  3. MartinS

    Gloucestershire

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Wasn't impressed by the welcome when we arrived the hostess didn't look up from screen. Pre-booked but 15 minute wait to be seated. Vinyl seats were ripped and should be replaced. Our server Kevin was great, explained the drill and was very attentive. Food was superb and great value.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best restaurant experiences I’ve had for the late night vibes. Great energy, the staff was excellent, Kyra was our waitress and she proactively offered for item swaps on the pre-fix menu after telling an allergy at the start. Great food as well. 100% would return

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Server was barely attentive, food was amazing, bathroom was terrible. Would come again but to a different location.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time celebrating our friends bday! Food was excellent

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot. The meat selection was phenomenal. Would definitely go back.

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  8. Rick

    Charleston

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    First timers….we tried the value course set menu. Most were very good with one or two exceptions. Service was great. Reservations seem to be a must on Fri evening as those without were turned away. We’ll def return but will use the a la cart menu next time.

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  9. NicoleR

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent as always! The server was attentive and always there when we needed him. We love coming back each time

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall2food5service2ambience3
    It seems like the lady at the front desk doesn't like working there, I was 20 minutes late and it really seemed like she was doing me a favor by giving me a table after telling me my reservation was already cancelled. The attitude is kinda rude, the entrance host should be a friendly (or at least polite) face for the restaurant, and most importantly, providing a good costumer service. Besides that, the food was excellent and the waiter Izzy is super friendly.

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  11. Linda

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We got to the restaurant early and were first welcomed at the bar upstairs, meeting a most attentive bartender. Once our booth was ready (and at our exact reservation time too), we had the Ultimate All-You-Can-Eat. The booth makes it feel intimate, great selection of food, friendly and attentive service, and even though there's a 90-min time limit, it was all we needed. Great lively spot to celebrate an event or when you've got the BBQ cravings, and we're really glad we reserved ahead of time. Just wish they hadn't run out of mochi ice cream. We left with very full bellies and looking forward to the next visit, probably in another city.

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  12. JadaR

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience1
    I booked a reservation at 10:15pm on Friday night. I accidentally went to the wrong location, but my friends made it to the restaurant. I asked if they can have the restaurant push our reservation time back to 10:30—the restaurant said it was fine. Also on open table it clearly states we have a 15 minute grace period. I made it to the location at 10:37pm. I had to Uber and there was horrible traffic. My friends were already seated and immediately I was apologetic for my tardiness. It was never my intention to waste anyone’s time and be late so that was my mistake on my behalf. Our server Krystal disregarded my apology, didn’t acknowledge me or make eye contact. Krystal was clearly ready to go home. Very impatient and irritable. Had an attitude the rest of her shift. I understand it was later on in the day and you’re ready to go , but you still need to display good customer service. With me also working in customer service I understand her frustration, but her attitude and service was distasteful. Krystal also before seating my friends was gossiping about us in Spanish to another coworker (can’t remember her name) about us coming at 10:30 and why would we even book an appointment that late. If you all are going to catch an attitude for us coming at 10:30 then don’t allow reservations to be made for those late times. The service was rushed, and directions on how to cook our food was half explained. With all of this we still remained calm and tried to accommodate the staff since I did show up late. I was not comfortable with the tone Krystal used, and her overall demeanor. Food was good. But cut the crabby servers early. All the attitude was unnecessary. Thanks.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love gyu kaku come for every special occasion. Love this place and their food.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Top notch Japanese bbq. Quite a bit of food for two people and everything was fantastic.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience2
    Great food and service but not a good place to talk with friends due to fan noise

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  16. BiGxRACKS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best place on earth, no doubt about it. I could sit here all day and never leave.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious and plenty of choices. We sat upstairs and was quiet and very cool ambience.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everytime I visit I enjoy food is always good and the customer service

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  19. docjon

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    The restaurant was way too cold and alot of things changed but nothing was explained. Such as no longer priming th e grill to prevent sticking.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Our grill was broken so took a long time to grill each meat, much longer than it should. Service was OK.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great friendly staff. Food was great including beverages and definitely plan to go again! A little too loud at the time I went but definitely after a bit it calmed down which made it better!

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    We loved the freshness of the meats, however felt like the way the meat was cut could have improved. Very friendly and fast service! Our server, Ann, was very attentive to our needs!

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  23. Phillip

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    It seems the portions were smaller, it must be the shrinkflation thing. That is the only factor in this 4 star rating.

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  24. AshJ

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    The restaurant was extremely cold even with the fire going as we cooked our food. The garlic noodles were not as tasty as before. They were watery and lacking flavor. A man was even seated while I was dinning without any shoes on his feet. I was a bit surprised that was allowed. Not my best experience here as I have dined here several times before and was always pleased until my most recent visit.

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  25. Vickie

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The beef is really nice, we ordered a set, too many kinds of meats, beef chicken, rib, shrimp, very worthy, will recommend to my friends

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  26. KurtH

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We had a bad experience and worried about safety issue at this restaurant. Our grill didn’t work, asked a waiter for fixing. Actually finally they removed a cover of gas fire since the cover blocked oxidation. We waited for 20 minutes for a new cover since I didn’t want to grill without a cover as meat juice could directly hit gas burners which could malfunction of the burner. Since nobody brought a new cover, I told the waiter that we gave up eating and would like to leave just paying drinks and salads, since we couldn’t eat no meats ordered. The manager came to our table and told me that it would be an option to grill without cover of fire. I understood their standards but I still thought it was dangerous. I.expected that we could move to another table with a grill which works properly but it was not their option at this restaurant. I paid only drinks by my credit card but a pen was out of ink. I had to call the manager again to have a pen which works properly.

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  27. LindaT

    Milwaukee

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food and good service! Had a fun time grilling.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The waitress acted like we weee asking for her just way too much when we asked to add another order of chicken

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  29. Jthepickyone

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Food was as expected, service was questionable. No rush to go back

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  30. Jonathansan

    Salt Lake City

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Service was slow but polite. Food was delicious if not a little expensive. I would go again.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went here for a birthday celebration, had the best time! We got the wagyu, hanger steak, spicy pork, and pork belly. The wagyu and pork belly were our favorites! We also tried the karaage and fried cheese wontons, so good. Will definitely come back!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cheese wontons! Vegetable fried rice! Spicy cucumber! Butter cheese corn! Yum! I love this place.

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  33. TomL

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    we were looking for a unique place to eat. Gyu-Kaku was the place. We loved the grill your own food concept. The food was very good. The staff was very accommodating and enjoyable. Very affordable also. We wily definitely go back.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat on the second level at a grill table - food was delicious and reasonably priced. We ordered the “meat lovers” dinner for 2 and couldn’t finish it all. We love the hands on experience of grilling your own food. Ann was amazing!! The absolute sweetest server. We will definitely be back!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great experience! The food was very well prepared, the hostess and server were nice. We will definitely be back!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Freddy was a very friendly and open waiter. We got the explanation of how it worked and a suggestion on which menu to take. The entirety of the experience was good. Nice flavor and meat.

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  37. Occasionaldiner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Fun to grill your own food. Tremendous variety on the menu & helpful staff.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    First time at this location. Fire alarm went off, not the best experience, just a little lack luster. I prefer other locations to this one! Love the concept though

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  39. pog27

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Waited for 25 minutes and got no service other than a glass of water so we walked out.

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  40. btff

    Chicago

    93 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    93 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A delicious affair - the food quality is excellent and the service is outstanding. It is easy to go crazy ordering food - fortunately you can always add on if needed. The ‘dessert’ ending is fantastic!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Gyu-Kaku - Chicago, IL | Streeterville does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Gyu-Kaku - Chicago, IL | Streeterville also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 266-8929.

Gyu-Kaku - Chicago, IL | Streeterville is rated 4.6 stars by 2236 OpenTable diners.

Gyu-Kaku - Chicago, IL | Streeterville 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 reservation

2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 70 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gyu-Kaku - Chicago, IL | Streeterville

210 E. Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional information

  • Cross street
    N. St. Clair
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Meter Parking Available
  • Public transit
    Red line subway Grand station one block North to Ohio St/4 block East to St. Clair St
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (312) 266-8929
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Gyu-Kaku - Chicago can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Private Dining Coordinator: (855) 972-1340
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