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Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City, Universal City, CA

Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City

4.4
4.4
1654 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 90 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
Los Angeles’ ultimate seafood & prime rib buffet featuring high quality and locally sourced selections of seafood paired with a multi-cultural feast inspired by flavors from around the world.

Enjoy all you can eat king crab legs, steamed lobster, oysters, shrimp, roasted duck, prime rib, filet, sushi, and bottomless beer/wine sips!
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu 18:00–21:00 Fri–Sun 17:00–21:00 Sat, Sun 11:00–14:00
  • Phone number
    (818) 509-2030
  • Website
    http://www.cafesierrahilton.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Edy Lucas
  • Catering
    Plan any special occasion at the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City hotel. This stunning venue in the heart of the entertainment capital of Los Angeles will transform any occasion into an unforgettable event. From intimate gatherings to large galas, our flexible 16,000 sq. ft. ballroom can accommodate all needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Los Angeles’ ultimate Seafood + Prime Rib Buffet located inside the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City hotel. Featuring high quality and locally sourced selections of seafood paired with a multi-cultural feast inspired by flavors from around the world.
  • Private party contact
    Elbe Chu-Peterson: (818) 509-2067
  • Location
    555 Universal Hollywood Dr, Universal City, CA 91608
  • Area
    Universal City
  • Cross Street
    Lankershim Blvd.
  • Parking details
    $12+Tax self-parking $18+tax Valet parking (for non-hotel guests with a maximum of 3 hours)
  • Public transit
    Universal City Metro Station. Universal Studios Shuttle Available from Metro Station.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Holiday Unlimited Seafood Buffets

    USD 159.00 per person

    1 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
    Celebrate the holidays with our all you can eat seafood buffet featuring unlimited wine, beer, and champagne, offering a wide array of fresh seafood, paired with live entertainment open daily throughout the month of December!
    Holiday Unlimited Seafood Buffets photo

  • Christmas Eve & Day Seafood Buffet

    USD 159.00 per person

    24 Dec 2024 - 25 Dec 2024
    Join us for our all you can eat seafood buffet on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day! Discover a delicious selection of fresh seafood, savory dishes, and festive favorites. Available all day for brunch and dinner along with live entertainment, it's the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with family and friends!
    Christmas Eve & Day Seafood Buffet photo

  • New Year's Eve Seafood Buffet

    USD 159.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Ring in the New Year with our all you can eat seafood buffet on New Year’s Eve! Discover a delicious selection of fresh seafood, savory dishes, festive favorites, bottomless champagne, complemented with live entertainment.
    New Year's Eve Seafood Buffet photo

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What 1,654 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Fernando Valley / Valencia

    Great for brunch

  • San Fernando Valley / Valencia

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City offers a standout seafood buffet experience that many guests describe as "excellent quality" and "great value." Diners rave about the "fresh seafood," especially the lobster and king crab legs. The ambiance is inviting, enhanced by live music, and the attentive staff ensure a memorable dining experience. Despite some mixed reviews on service and pricing, the buffet's extensive variety and high-quality offerings make it a popular choice for special occasions.

1,654 Reviews

  1. Luis

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thinking of difference between price and value this food is worth every dollar of your money, in my opinion seafood was top quality in n all of their items and as far as service Javier will meet your expectations . Overall great place to enjoy with your family I ask Juan Pablo to warmup my Alaskan seafood and in 2 minute was ready. Thank you for a very nice lunch , can wait to go back .

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  2. JOSE

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant. Food was excellent. Service was great. Will definitely be back. Highly recommended.

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  3. JANA

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As a loyal customer at Sierra Seafood BuffetI can tell that seafood is always fresh and delicious here and our server Amy Chicago was very nice. Thanks.

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  4. richard

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Superb staff but food not up to 109.00 Value. Waitress A+

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  5. Genevieve

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall we had a good time. The dishes that were good were really good. The ones that were bad were really bad. The oysters had a texture than was indescribable and the taste was truly vile.

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  6. jay

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    $160 plus tax and tip is basically $200 pp. one can only eat so much crab and lobster … and the steamed lobster is meh. Ambiance is that of an old off strip Vegas hotel, small space, noisy… had to try it but not going back.

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  7. Mercy

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been eating at Cafe Sierra since I was 10 years old. That’s more than two decades of patronage at this establishment. I still recall the earlier years when food stations expanded into the walkways, when the main display of hot foods bifurcated the seating area, when the accompaniment of the grand piano by the corner was a warming sight, and when shark fin soup was abundantly served (before it was banned). I became wary of a potential quality decline during their massive renovation several years ago into a more sleek, open, yet foreign sort of buffet absent of the usual offerings. After a 5 year break, I finally returned for their endless steamed lobster holiday buffet. I am thankful to say, I was NOT disappointed in the slightest. The seafood was fresh, the hot entrees were delicious and flavors well paired, wines and beverages were all included, and best of all, live music had returned - the melodies of an acoustic guitar echoed through the dining hall acting as the culmination of a triumphant return to its original form. Everyone should give this buffet a chance, especially my seafood lovers!!

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  8. David

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was great everything was as expected and service was great aswell, the only thing is the price could be a little lower but other then that it was amazing you will not regret it

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  9. Carlos

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time! The staff were very accommodating and friendly. The salads and lamb ribs were great! We will come again to Cafe Sierra next time we come back to Universal Studios.

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  10. John

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just an amazing place. The food, the environment, the musicians, the chefs and everyone is very helpful.

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FAQs

Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City is rated 4.4 stars by 1654 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 90 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City

555 Universal Hollywood Dr, Universal City, CA 91608

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Lankershim Blvd.
  • Area
    Universal City
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu 18:00–21:00 Fri–Sun 17:00–21:00 Sat, Sun 11:00–14:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    $12+Tax self-parking $18+tax Valet parking (for non-hotel guests with a maximum of 3 hours)
  • Public transit
    Universal City Metro Station. Universal Studios Shuttle Available from Metro Station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Edy Lucas
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.cafesierrahilton.com/
  • Phone number
    (818) 509-2030
  • Catering
    Plan any special occasion at the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City hotel. This stunning venue in the heart of the entertainment capital of Los Angeles will transform any occasion into an unforgettable event. From intimate gatherings to large galas, our flexible 16,000 sq. ft. ballroom can accommodate all needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Los Angeles’ ultimate Seafood + Prime Rib Buffet located inside the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City hotel. Featuring high quality and locally sourced selections of seafood paired with a multi-cultural feast inspired by flavors from around the world.
  • Private party contact
    Elbe Chu-Peterson: (818) 509-2067
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