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Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City, Universal City, CA

Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City

4.4
4.4
1676 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 81 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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Dining areas

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
    Gluten-free Options

Experiences

  • Holiday Unlimited Seafood Buffets

    US$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

  • Special Brunch Menu

    US$109.00 per person

    21 Dec 2024 - 2 Mar 2025
    Weekend Special Brunch Menu (includes lobster claws, lobster Thermidor, and bottomless wine, beer, and champagne)
    Special Brunch Menu photo

  • New Year's Eve Seafood Buffet

    US$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

Menu

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What 1,676 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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.

1,676 Reviews

  1. Felix

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not exactly affordable in terms of buffet but the amount of seafood and freshness was outstanding! Never had fresh oysters so creamy in buffet setting. Never ran out of lobsters/ crab legs, plenty of steak, sushi etc. unlimited champagne, wine and beer. James had been exceptionally thoughtful with plenty of tools for crab legs. If you love seafood, this is a place you’ll not regret !!

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  2. huy

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Christmas Day with family at cafe sierra Good food and good friend. Recommend

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  3. JANA

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Experience was good as always and our server Amy Chicago is so welcoming and friendly. Thanks. As a repeat guest will come again and definitely recommend friends.

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  4. Sheryl

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Cafe Sierra is the BEST RESTURANT IN THE WORLD. THEY TREATED MY FAMILY LIKE FAMILY. ROGER THE MANAGER WENT OUT OF HIS WAY TO FIND US A BOOTH AND MADE SURE WE RECEIVED SUPERB SERVICE. ALL OF THE FOOD WAS FRESH AND DELICIOUS, ESPECIALLY THE LOBSTER AND GIANT CRAB LEGS. PARVEL ROBETERS AT THE LOBSTER WAS EXCEPTIONALLY NICE AND WELCOMING. HE MADE SURE TO GIVE US THE BEST LOBSTERS AND CRAB LEGS. EVEN THOUGH THE RESTURANT IS PRICEY IT IS WORTH IT. THE AMBIENCE WAS VERY DECORATIVE WITH BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS DECOR. WE LOVE THIS PLACE. KUDOS 2 ROGER AND PRAVEL.

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  5. Jeong

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, worth the cost. Food was good and of good quality. Our issue was one more of service. We asked for water so many times and were unsuccessful except for one time.

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  6. Thelma

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Some food we’re ok. Lobster was disaster ( rubbery and mushy) and that’s the reason why we went there. Not worth the price. However, Servers were friendly and their customer service was great especially Tony. A little noisy.

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  7. Jeremy

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent for Christmas buffet. They had real lobster. I ate three of them. I plan to go back next Christmas. It is expensive though.

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  8. Samantha

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Christmas Day experience all around! Easy reservation process. Top notch service and hospitality. And of course the food was 15/10!

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  9. Nancy

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delightful and beautiful. Food is delicious and service is truly spectacular. Highly recommended for special occasions and holidays. We love this brunch.

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  10. Irene

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food quality is good. Lots of varieties. Love the sushi making station.

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FAQs

Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City is rated 4.4 stars by 1676 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 81 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
    Gluten-free Options
  • 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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