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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)

4.6 (768)
$31 to $50
Japanese
329 S. Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
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

What 768 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in San Mateo offers an engaging dining experience with "fantastic" food and "excellent" service. Guests appreciate the "fun atmosphere" and "very friendly" staff. The menu features "extremely delicious" dishes, with highlights like the "spicy shrimp" and "garlic fried rice." A "must-visit" for Japanese BBQ enthusiasts!
768 Reviews
  1. Melody

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The quality of the food was outstanding. The NY steak was our favorite, so flavorful and so tender! And their pork belly melts in your mouth. And our waitress was very nice. :)

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  2. Vanessa

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Haevn’t been here for a while, but food and service are still great!

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  3. Ismael

    Miami - Dade1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved everything! The food and service were great

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  4. Christina

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Having been to the other location, I was under the impression that all locations would offer the same menu. Unfortunately, it did not meet my expectations. I came thinking it was all you can eat. I was met with a limited all you can restriction. The food was as expected.

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  5. Russell VIP

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been going here for several years since we enjoy the food. However, this last visit we had the worse service ever. It took us over 2 hours to dine because service was lacking. We had a different server every time we needed something. The one person that said he was our server only came to our table twice during the 2 hour meal. He came to bring our order and fill up our water once. It took us 20 minutes to pay our bill with another server.

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  6. Martin

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time having Japanese bbq - our server was a great guide and the food was fantastic!

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  7. Viri

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Literally one of my favorite places in the whole Bay Area! Extremely delicious, EVERYTHING in the menu is SO GOOD!

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  8. Lizanne

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    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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  9. Louise VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 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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  10. Catherine

    San Francisco Bay Area2 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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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 4.6 stars by 768 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
10:30 PM
Booked 14 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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