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San Mateo - Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Mateo, CA | Downtown (Central Park), San Mateo, CA

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Mateo, CA | Downtown (Central Park)

4.8 (761)
$31 to $50
Japanese
329 S. Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
  • 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–Thu 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:45 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:15 pm EARLY HAPPY HOUR Fri–Sun 11:30 am–6:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 pm–9:15 pm LATE HAPPY HOUR Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–9:45 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 - San Mateo can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    San Mateo
  • Cross street
    E. 4th Ave
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

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

    $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
  • Mother's Day Special Courses starting at...

    $50.00 - $75.00 per person

    May 6, 2025 - May 12, 2025
    Make memories at Gyu-Kaku this Mother's Day! Gift Mom a beautiful arrangement of Niku Flowers... grill, dip in premium sauce, and enjoy! From 5/6 (Tue) to 5/12 (Mon), we're offering 3 different limited-time courses for 2 or more people including appetizers, signature Gyu-Kaku BBQ items, our iconic and limited-time Niku Flower, and a very special dessert of Strawberry S'mores or Chocolate Fondue. Bring the whole family, and friends for a large celebration. Gyu-Kaku App loyalty members can earn a random offer of up to 20% OFF on a future visit, too! Visit our website for more details. www.GYU-KAKU.com
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What 761 people are saying

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Mateo, CA | Downtown (Central Park) 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in San Mateo offers a "fun atmosphere" with "excellent food" and "wonderful staff." Guests rave about the "fresh and tasty" meat and the "outstanding" service. The restaurant's "casual, clean, and modern" vibe complements its "generous portions" and "exceptional" meat selection, making it a must-visit spot.

761 Reviews
  1. Lizanne

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A bit pricey for 5 people but we had a great time. Thanks.

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  2. Louise VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food server was quite rude. Very noise. Food ok.

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  3. Catherine

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been dining with this restaurant for a long time. Still have good tasting food. Meat is still fresh and tasty. My nephew and my niece loved everything they order.

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  4. Mimi

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite Japanese bbq!!! I’m always coming back with friends, it’s a fun atmosphere and excellent food!

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  5. NormaM

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My twin daughters & I got the Meat Variety pre-fixe meal & were super full. Soooo yummy & super fun.

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  6. Robert

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice place for something different all around. Very friendly atmosphere, excellent service and very clean.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic time at Gyu-Kaku as usual! The service is always great there.

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  8. Julianne

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Would love to come here again with my significant other. Food was delicious; got the “Meat Lovers” course. Enjoyed the starters and the variety of meat given. Wonderful staff/servers! We got our grill changed many times throughout our dinner. Lily, our server, was very sweet and ensured we had a great dining experience.

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  9. William VIP

    San Francisco30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent, & food as always outstanding. Garlic fried rice a must.

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  10. Courtney and Mike VIP

    San Francisco31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an unexpected "wow"! Very casual, clean and modern inside. Great service and easy to figure out how to grill etc. The shrimp was spicy and fabulous, I highly recommend the cabbage salad which had the best flavor.

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FAQs

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Mateo, CA | Downtown (Central Park) offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Mateo, CA | Downtown (Central Park) also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 343-3255.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Mateo, CA | Downtown (Central Park) is rated 4.8 stars by 761 OpenTable diners.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Mateo, CA | Downtown (Central Park) 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 41 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Mateo, CA | Downtown (Central Park)

329 S. Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

Additional information

  • Cross street
    E. 4th Ave
  • Neighborhood
    San Mateo
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:45 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:15 pm EARLY HAPPY HOUR Fri–Sun 11:30 am–6:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 pm–9:15 pm LATE HAPPY HOUR Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Gyu-Kaku - San Mateo can accommodate all your special event needs.
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