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

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

4.3 (418)
$31 to $50
Japanese
47 E Chicago Ave Unit 108, Naperville, IL 60540-5325

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Hot spot
  • Good for groups
  • Innovative
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 418 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
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • West Suburbs

    Innovative

  • West Suburbs

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Naperville offers a "unique experience" where diners enjoy cooking their own meats. The restaurant is praised for its "fantastic food" and "great atmosphere," making it ideal for groups and celebrations. However, be prepared for occasional service delays. Overall, it provides "delicious" meals and a memorable dining experience.

418 Reviews
  1. Edmanuel

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oh yeah the food is great ! Service was amazing help us enjoy the night

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  2. Srijita VIP

    Chicago7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This was 4th or 5th time going to this place. Was disappointed this time. Very late service and not so good experience.

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  3. Dave

    Oklahoma City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good and our waiter was excellent

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  4. Paul-Michael

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere! Food was delicious. I never thought I would enjoy cooking my own dinner when enjoying local restaurants. Highly recommend! A great time!

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  5. Dave

    Oklahoma City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was great and so was the food. Everyone enjoyed themselves

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  6. Nicole

    Chicago28 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food; great combo meals. Warning_ they overbook. Our reservation was at 6 and we had to wait until 6:30 to get seated. Not acceptable. Don’t take reservations if you can’t honor them.

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  7. Sheila

    Chicago1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    This was the worst service we have ever had at a restaurant. Took 50 minutes to get water, an hour to get our drinks and over an hour and a half to get some of our food. And they don’t even have to cook it! We do that at the table. Our server ignored us for most of the evening. He offered free dessert at the end of our meal but we were already 3 hours in so we took a pass. Never offered anything else. Will never go back.

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  8. Robert

    Chicago26 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Again, this place it hit or miss. Had a reservation at 745 PM, 10 minute wait for table. Took another 10 minutes to get our server. Another 10 minutes to get our waters. First 3 plates of meat 🥩 come out before anything else. WTF? 😳😆Had to wait another 10 to 15 minutes to ASK for the appetizers and salads. Those finally come out, then the meat 🥩. Food was excellent. Asked for the Oreo Basket and sold out at the end. Never received the miso soup but asked for it AFTER dessert just because it's a $200 meal. Had to ask 3x for water at the end despite the waiter talking with coworkers and hanging out in the interim. For me that's key to great service, especially if I put my empty glass on the edge of the table. Bottom line? Food is good, service is not so great. Plan on spending extra time if you come here. It's gonna be awhile.... 😏

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  9. Kathy

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Table size with four people was tight…timing of bringing courses was too fast paced. Table had all this raw meat out at once…we felt rushed. There were pieces of meat that contained more fat than meat…couldn’t hear the wait staff telling us what each plate was….for $42 per person quality could have been better. Neat experience to cook at your own table but probably won’t go again.

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  10. Dannah VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    good food as always! had a last minute dinner with friends and it was fun to eat the mountain!

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FAQs

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Naperville, IL | Downtown (Riverwalk) offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and 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 418 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

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 17 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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