Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Brookline, MA | Beacon Street

Name: Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Brookline, MA | Beacon Street
Address: 1002 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, United States, 2446
Telephone: (617) 264-6190
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (1112)

$31 to $50

Japanese

1002 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 2446

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 22, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Lively
Good for groups

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
Phone number
(617) 264-6190
Website
http://www.gyu-kaku.com/boston/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
You are the Chef!
Private party facilities
Gyu-Kaku"s specialty is Yakiniku where our guest become chefs, cooking up a variety of luscious marinated meats, along with a wide variety of delectable dishes, served with our invigorating spirit and sublime atmosphere, you will definitely enjoy your experience.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1002 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 2446
Neighborhood
Brookline
Cross street
St Marys Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, 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

What 1,112 people are saying

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Brookline, MA | Beacon Street 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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
Japanese
Boston
Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Brookline offers a "fun and tasty experience" with a "warm, welcoming environment." Guests rave about the "fabulous beef & bibimbap" and commend the attentive service, especially servers like Julie and Tiffany. While some experienced delays, the "premium all you can eat" option and vibrant atmosphere make it a popular choice.

1,112 Reviews

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Tucker
Greater Boston1 review
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Worth a shot, food was good. A little hot with the grills but I guess that’s to be expected. Good value, was not hungry.
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Ennie
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
all the meat was really tasty and the ambience was nice
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Adam
Greater Boston1 review
1.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The business did not honor our reservations at all. We were informed after 30 minutes of waiting past our reservation they would not be able to seat us for 2 hours after our booked reservation because they did not have any tables available. I was then additionally told we would receive a text message when there actually was an available table for us. We were reassured of this twice. No text was sent to us for the rest of the night. This experience reflects extremely poor and untrustworthy business practices. Never before have I made a reservation at a restaurant and then been flat out denied seating or service for the entire night. They offered zero apology or compensation, let alone even an explanation for the error. Not a business you want to go to if you want to be on time anywhere, or apparently eat food for that matter.
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Angelia
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food did come a bit slower but the service was great. Our server had a positive energy and was super accommodating!
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Patricia
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous beef & bibimbap & Tiffany our server, was super helpful. The restaurant manager was very welcoming and gracious.
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Hyewon
Greater Boston1 review
2.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The tables and grills were very dirty—sticky to the touch. Be careful not to look inside the grill, or you might lose your appetite. When we asked to move to a cooler spot because it was uncomfortably hot, the staff offered several other tables, but every area felt just as warm. It seems like the restaurant keeps the A/C very weak throughout the dining area. We had to fan ourselves the whole time while eating. Interestingly, the spots where the servers work and the area near the restrooms were actually cool and comfortable. Unfortunately, we only noticed this as we were paying and getting ready to leave. Overall, it feels like this place is designed to be extremely server-friendly, ensuring the staff have a pleasant environment—even if the customers don’t. For the price, the experience definitely didn’t measure up.
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Stratton
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Julie, made great recommendations! Good fun and a lot of fun
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Yaya
Greater Boston4 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This place is very nice. Good food and you get a lot for the price depending on how much a person actually eats. The price is good if you go in a group for like 3 or more people. Prices can be "pricey" if you go with 2 people but again it depends on your appetite and what how much you want to eat. They offer a variety of items. This includes, single meals, appetizers and a la carte buffet, which is good. The food was tasty. I would recommend this place to other people. Very nice place to go.
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William VIP
Greater Boston13 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of our favorite restaurants-- great food and service and a warm, welcoming environment. The one suggestion is to please get better rice-- you don't use Japanese rice, which is so much better and works with your food. Thanks.
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Robin
New York City8 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Booked about a month in advance for graduation. Table had rice on it and sauce jars were sticky. Servers were all very congenial and food was very good. Unfortunately, the soup (appetizer) didn’t come out for about 45 minutes. There were times when we had cooked all our food and were just sitting there waiting to put in reorders. This was a timed menu, so I’d recommend ordering from the regular menu and not doing anything timed. There were six of us and only three could reach the grill to ‘cook’ the food. Would recommend they make a few improvements. The place was slammed. Again, food was good.
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FAQs

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Brookline, MA | Beacon Street offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Brookline, MA | Beacon Street also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 264-6190.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Brookline, MA | Beacon Street is rated 4.5 stars by 1112 OpenTable diners.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Brookline, MA | Beacon Street 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

Jun 22, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

1002 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 2446

Additional information

Cross street
St Marys Street
Neighborhood
Brookline
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
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
You are the Chef!
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.gyu-kaku.com/boston/
Phone number
(617) 264-6190
Private party facilities
Gyu-Kaku"s specialty is Yakiniku where our guest become chefs, cooking up a variety of luscious marinated meats, along with a wide variety of delectable dishes, served with our invigorating spirit and sublime atmosphere, you will definitely enjoy your experience.

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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Brookline, MA | Beacon Street

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

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Gift card

Experiences

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

Menu

What 1,112 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Brookline, MA | Beacon Street offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Brookline, MA | Beacon Street restaurant rated?

Does Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Brookline, MA | Beacon Street offer gift cards?

Is Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Brookline, MA | Beacon Street currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information

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