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Harvard Square - Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cambridge, MA | Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cambridge, MA | Harvard Square

4.6
4.6
766 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese
16-18 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Good for groups
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–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 11:00 am–5:00 pm Mon–Thu 8:30 pm–10:00 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 - Cambridge can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Parking details
    We provide parking validation, please ask host for details.
  • Public transit
    Red Line Harvard Square Station
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

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

    $70.00 - $220.00 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 766 people are saying

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cambridge, MA | Harvard Square 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Cambridge offers a memorable dining experience with its "delicious food" and interactive cooking. Guests appreciate the "excellent service" and accommodating staff, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The all-you-can-eat options and budget-friendly pricing make it ideal for group gatherings and celebrations. Despite occasional service hiccups, most diners leave satisfied.

766 Reviews
  1. Kim VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Terrible. Gyu-Kaku is our favorite, especially the one in Dorchester. However, last night was terrible. First, if the last call was 9:45 PM, why should you accept reservations and treat them with terrible service. Second, we ordered meat lover’s. The portion of the meat per plate were usually generous and it usually comes with six. The meat came out last night were questionable. One came out almost too fatty and their New York steak looked like pork. Everything came out late to the point that we just decided not to eat. Third, the server was kind. But the manager was worst ever. The server explicitly said that he was busy handling all the tables which we completely understood, but the manager said differently. “No, we’re not busy. You ordered last call” I figured the busy part, and sees another server dancing while others were busy serving all plates. We explained that the s’mores came out first before the rice. He argued that because the rice needed to be cooked. I argued back and asked the question, does the meat need to be cooked? He said, no, you’re cooking it. Exactly, then why did it came last? All the food were served and the last two meat were served last? We were talking to the manager in a very respectful way and he talks back as if it was our mistake for choosing a 9:45PM reservation

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  2. Julia VIP

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! Best food and experience with great service

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    Orlando1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Dirty restaurant. Food mediocre … worse than other gyu kaku

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  4. Alvaro

    Greater Boston28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tried the all you can eat today for the first time and it was awesome! Excellent service as usual!👏🏼👍🏻😋

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  5. Sandra VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We were welcomed and our booth request was met. We found the manager quite accommodating and friendly when he approached our table. He took care of a couple things that server had forgotten. Accommodating for gf options offered. We did the meat hibachi for 3. Was a good amount of food. Service was fine and checked in often.

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  6. Kevin

    Dallas4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came in for the Dine Out Boston, but on comparing their restaurant week menu on Sunday ($46 for a limited amount of premium meat) to the regular premium menu ($54 for unlimited of plenty of choices), we decided to just go with the normal premium each. Good food if you're coming in with an appetite to feast while also being quick and savvy with cooking the meats. It would be great if they also gave us a separate tongs for picking up the cooked foods, to reduce contamination.

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  7. Julie VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious thank you! Service and food was delicious

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  8. StephanieZ

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an excellent time! Server was super friendly and attentive. Food was delicious. & the wait time on the food was close to nothing! Even though we had our reservation close to closing time we did not feel rushed! Will forever LOVE this place! Thank you for the hospitality

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  9. Ediliza

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Perfect place for delicious food. The service was great and the food even better.

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  10. andrea

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible experience, per usual! The servers and managers are all really nice and helpful.

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FAQs

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cambridge, MA | Harvard Square offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cambridge, MA | Harvard Square also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (857) 259-6666.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cambridge, MA | Harvard Square is rated 4.6 stars by 766 OpenTable diners.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cambridge, MA | Harvard Square 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
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cambridge, MA | Harvard Square

16-18 Eliot St., Cambridge, MA 02138

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 11:00 am–5:00 pm Mon–Thu 8:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We provide parking validation, please ask host for details.
  • Public transit
    Red Line Harvard Square Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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