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Gyu - Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Santa Monica, CA | 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Santa Monica, CA | 3rd Street Promenade

3.9
3.9
195 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Fancy
  • 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!

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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–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:15 pm Happy Hour Mon 11:00 am–9:45 pm Tue–Sun 11:00 am–6:30 pm Tue–Thu, Sun 8:30 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 8:30 pm–10:15 pm
  • Phone number
    (424) 744-8220
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Area
    Santa Monica
  • Cross Street
    3rd St Promenade & Arizona Ave
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine
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Experiences

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

    USD 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
  • (ONLINE ONLY) HOLIDAY BIG PARTY DISCOUNT🌲

    USD 47.50 - USD 56.00 per person

    20 Nov 2024 - 5 Jan 2025
    BUY 8, GET 1 FREE! Celebrate your next company holiday party or large family gathering at Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ! Seasonal holiday courses are available for a limited time, while supplies last. This is an ONLINE ONLY special offer, and must be selected when making a reservation. Discount will be applied at the restaurant. Valid 11/19/24-1/5/25 at all participating North America locations. Offer is redeemable for the lower single cover value when ordering holiday courses for parties of 8 or more, dine-in only, and cannot be combined with other discounts except for mobile app reward points. Rewards are subject to Gyu-Kaku App Terms & Conditions. Other rules and restrictions may apply. Visit our website for more details: www.GYU-KAKU.com
    (ONLINE ONLY) HOLIDAY BIG PARTY DISCOUNT🌲 photo
  • (ONLINE ONLY) EARLY HOLIDAY PARTY DISCOUNT🥳

    USD 47.50 - USD 56.00 per person

    3 Dec 2024 - 19 Dec 2024
    Save 10% OFF holiday courses! Celebrate your next company party or early holiday gathering at Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ! Seasonal holiday courses are available for a limited time, while supplies last. This is an ONLINE ONLY special offer, and must be selected when making a reservation. Discount will be applied at the restaurant. Valid 12/3/24-12/19/24 at all participating North America locations. Offer is redeemable for 10% off applicable holiday courses only, dine-in only, and cannot be combined with other discounts except for mobile app reward points. Rewards are subject to Gyu-Kaku App Terms & Conditions. Other rules and restrictions may apply. Visit our website for more details: www.GYU-KAKU.com
    (ONLINE ONLY) EARLY HOLIDAY PARTY DISCOUNT🥳 photo

Offers

  • Expansive Happy Hour Options!!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm,Fri - Sat - 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Enjoy dozens of our popular dishes at discounted rates during select hours. Our selection includes popular small plates, BBQ meats, seafood, veggies, rice, noodles, and more! Drink specials also available at select locations on select days or hours where allowed by law. For more details on specific hours and offerings, please visit our website for more details. www.GYU-KAKU.com

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What 195 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Santa Monica offers "exceptional meat quality" and a delightful do-it-yourself grilling experience. While the food consistently meets high standards, service can be hit-or-miss, with some diners noting slow wait staff. The restaurant boasts a vibrant ambiance, making it a great spot for BBQ enthusiasts.

195 Reviews
  1. SANDY

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice dinner at gyu kaku! It’s our favorite spot to have a Korean bbq when we come to Santa Monica.

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  2. angelina

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Wasn’t a good experience they were out of beer tab and were short staffed when we got there at the end one staff member that wasn’t our waiter was very helpful but other then that wasn’t a great experience

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  3. Jennifer

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Restaurant was out of draft beers and a couple of items from the upgrades AYCE options. Service was slow

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  4. Chris

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You cook most of your own food, so any bad cookery is your fault. The quality of meat is exceptional, we treated ourselves to the wagu 🤤 Ambience of the restaurant is great and service exceptional with knowledgeable staff who can discuss options with you where needed

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  5. dara

    Orange County

    17 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Second time I’ve had issue with the same waiter I had. He sat us down at a table with a grill that didn’t work that well and warned us. And said try it anyways. Then when we asked to move, he looked annoyed. He does not have good customer service. And just we had to ask numerous times for the same things until we finally got it. Overall, I love this restaurant this waiter needs training. 

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  6. Dave

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Service was slow and we had to wait 5 min before someone even talked to us to sit us down. We did have a reservation and they were not busy at all. Another table was yelling and screaming like maniacs and none of the employees did or said anything. The music was too low and it was too dead. The environment wasn’t good at all like some other locations. Food was ok and the employees were nice, but they didn’t have forks for half our meal. That’s ridiculous since I wanted to eat with one. Completely unacceptable. Not going back to this location ever again and the Beverly Hills location is often times worse than this one so skip that one too. The company doesn’t care about its customers.

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  7. Akuma

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful, food quality and quantity was very good, servers were always available and we never had to wait too long for our orders. I highly recommend the beef toro and duck breasts~

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 August 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Horrible experience. The tables were filthy, menus as well. Untouchable. Hostess and waitress were extremely rude. We left before even ordering.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome service and food. Been there with my family and would love to revisit anytime.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 July 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was consistent with the chain’s quality— but service was very bad. The server forgot to bring us multiple items I requested, and waited 25 minutes after ordering to receive any part of our order… which was miso soup. It was also a quiet night so was very surprised by this.

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FAQs

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Santa Monica, CA | 3rd Street Promenade offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Santa Monica, CA | 3rd Street Promenade also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (424) 744-8220.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Santa Monica, CA | 3rd Street Promenade is rated 3.9 stars by 195 OpenTable diners.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Santa Monica, CA | 3rd Street Promenade 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.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Santa Monica, CA | 3rd Street Promenade

231 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401-1203

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    3rd St Promenade & Arizona Ave
  • Area
    Santa Monica
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:15 pm Happy Hour Mon 11:00 am–9:45 pm Tue–Sun 11:00 am–6:30 pm Tue–Thu, Sun 8:30 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 8:30 pm–10:15 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine
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