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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Naperville, IL | Downtown (Riverwalk), Naperville, IL

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Naperville, IL | Downtown (Riverwalk)

4.3 (436)
$31 to $50
Japanese
47 E Chicago Ave Unit 108, Naperville, IL 60540-5325

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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–6:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Delivery & takeout
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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

What 436 people are saying

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Naperville, IL | Downtown (Riverwalk) 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.0Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • West Suburbs

    Innovative

  • West Suburbs

    Good for groups

  • West Suburbs

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Naperville offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing service" and "great food" that guests frequently rave about. The restaurant is "fantastic for celebrations," with attentive staff like John and Sam enhancing the experience. Despite occasional service delays, the "ambiance is pleasant," making it a "highly recommended" spot for dining with family and friends.
436 Reviews
  1. Amy

    Chicago / Illinois8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We booked this reservation to celebrate Father’s Day and we’re really looking forward to experiencing the ‘All you care to eat’ package. When we asked about that option (there was no signage), we were informed that the all you care to eat package was not available BECAUSE it was Father’s Day. Ok, we were disappointed but selected another dining option. The waiter offered ‘two rounds of comped drinks from the bar’ to make up for our troubles—however our drink orders were never taken—to be honest, we were hard-pressed to get WATER. To add to the nonsense, when we asked a passing by staff member (our waitstaff was missing) if we could just get a pitcher of water for our table, he said, “Oh! Do you need drinks?” We tried to order a COKE, but were told they didn’t have any COKE, but could bring a Diet Coke. SMH…. The food arrived all at once, we had fun cooking it and everything tasted good. However this was not the experience we were looking forward to and will not return.

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  2. emily

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    noodles were burned , while we got the wrong steak the service was clear she was new, took awhile for her to introduce herself. did not check on us for refills

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  3. Michael

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been there 3 times and had the back room for a mid size party. Amazing service, friendly staff and the food was a hit!

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  4. Winni VIP

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We've never had an issue dining at Gyu-Kaku and have come plenty of times. This time around we had such a distaterous experience. First we had reservations and still had to stand and wait by the front door for over 15minutes. The server was nice but it was not accommodating enough as the mistakes ruined our night. The spicy tofu chigae soup was atrocious. The flavor was bland and the soup tasted extremely watered down. We ordered the 6 person meal. It was not worth it. My garlic shrimp order was not deveined, nor was the grilled mushrooms washed. Literal dirt still sat on the mushrooms. Taking family friends here was embarrassing as we had hyped up the spot and it was such a let down this time around.

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  5. Ari

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Very Under staffed. No bartender. Hire more servers and a bartender. We only got one round of drinks. Food was amazing and did not feel over priced.

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  6. Gina

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    John was a fantastic waiter! Attentive and responsive service. Great experience for the whole family.

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  7. LaShay

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great, the staff was accommodating & very customer focused. I look forward to returning to the restaurant soon!

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  8. Anthony

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Went in on mother's day with a reservation had to wait still to get seated. There was no all you can eat and the options there were super expensive and You barley get anything we left both hungry still. We got one of the mothers day specials and when they brought it out our soup was cold we asked the waiter and he brought out another still cold like he threw it in a microwave for 10 seconds. We had no dishes, forks knives tongs or anything. We didn't even have soy sauce. We had to ask for everything which was slowly brought out. We had finished almost the whole meal before we got our drinks refilled when we finished them before anything came out. It was the worst time I've ever had here because usually everything is great it was one of the worst restaurant experiences I've ever had

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  9. Shirley

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was expensive and didn't feel it was worth it. Forgot to bring some of our food that we needed to ask for. Didn't brink drinks that I got charged for. Fun for my teen kids as they enjoyed the place. Maybe one day we will go back on a day that is slower but I wasn't impressed with the food as most of it was mediocre.

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  10. Tomasz

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very good. Some cuts of meat were outstanding but some were so and so. Got the reservation ahead of time but it was very busy so ended up waiting almost an hour before getting to the table. Service was also slow but perhaps due to very busy time that evening. I may come back when it’s less busy

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Naperville, IL | Downtown (Riverwalk) offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Naperville, IL | Downtown (Riverwalk) also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (630) 474-6611.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Naperville, IL | Downtown (Riverwalk) is rated 4.3 stars by 436 OpenTable diners.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Naperville, IL | Downtown (Riverwalk) 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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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. West Suburbs
  5. Naperville

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Naperville, IL | Downtown (Riverwalk)

47 E Chicago Ave Unit 108, Naperville, IL 60540-5325

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Naperville
  • 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–6:00 pm Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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