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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Francisco, CA | South of Market (SoMa), San Francisco, CA

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Francisco, CA | South of Market (SoMa)

4.5
4.5
301 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese
855 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
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, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–6:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    SOMA
  • Cross street
    Howard st between 4th and 5th street
  • Parking details
    Free street parking after 6 pm
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, 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 301 people are saying

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Francisco, CA | South of Market (SoMa) 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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in SoMa, San Francisco, offers "amazing food" and "excellent service" in a clean, welcoming atmosphere. Noteworthy dishes include the prime kalbi short rib and harami skirt steak. While some found portions smaller, the overall dining experience is praised for its friendly staff and "fun dining experience."

301 Reviews
  1. David

    Los Angeles41 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Friendly staff, good menu selection, decent quality food. However portion is quite small.

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  2. Jade

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This place is amazing! It was our first time visiting, so we weren’t quite sure what to order, but the servers were incredibly friendly and accommodating. They were quick with refilling our waters, checking in on how everything was, and clearing plates as soon as we were done. We ordered the prime kalbi short rib and the harami skirt steak, and let me tell you—they were absolutely amazing. The food was prepared perfectly and so delicious, and the restaurant was very clean and well-kept. The service and overall experience were wonderful. I’d 100% come back—and most likely will!

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  3. Bernadette VIP

    Chicago85 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    thankful for open table to get us to our table in timely matter. consistency is key, hence why we enjoy return to this venue. delicious and perfect for lunch with friends

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  4. Shay

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love it, I worked at the Denver locations so it was a nice experience coming out here to see the sf location! The servers were absolutely amazing The food of course was amazing If I come back out here I will definitely be coming back

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  5. Christopher

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good restaurant customer service is friendly and accommodating, I would definitely come back here again!

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  6. Beki

    Orange County1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was subpar. The veggies looked like they’d been prepared the day before and were dry and tough. All but the chicken was tough and way too fatty. Our burner kept turning off and we would need to wait, once close to 10 minutes, before we could wave down staff to turn it back on. Also the bench on one side of the table was sticky. 😬

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  7. Karen

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Went there with a reservation on a one hour lunch break and didn’t get seated until 12:30 in the afternoon and barely got water at 12:40. Too long of a wait not enough people to service the restaurant.

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  8. Xiuqun

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a really nice place to eat! The servers or waiters will come frequently like once every 5-10 minutes, if you haven’t ordered yet! The people there were really nice and gave me an 15% off for our next visit! Overall it’s a nice place to eat! :)

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  9. Ben

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I celebrated my birthday and it was great with the staff very accommodating and attentive. Great experience!

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  10. Matthew

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our table stayed the whole 90 minutes and all of the food was to the highest quality. The wagyu strips melt in your mouth. As per the sides the buttery corn cheese and spicy cucumber were our favorites.

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FAQs

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Francisco, CA | South of Market (SoMa) offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Francisco, CA | South of Market (SoMa) also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 757-0905.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Francisco, CA | South of Market (SoMa) is rated 4.5 stars by 301 OpenTable diners.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Francisco, CA | South of Market (SoMa) 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 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Francisco, CA | South of Market (SoMa)

855 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Howard st between 4th and 5th street
  • Neighborhood
    SOMA
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–6:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free street parking after 6 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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