Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Baltimore / Maryland
  4. Baltimore Suburbs
  5. Columbia
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Columbia, MD | Lakeside, Columbia, MD

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Columbia, MD | Lakeside

4.6
4.6
140 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

Make a booking

2 people
21:00
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
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!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:30 pm–5:30 pm Fri, Sat 8:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (804) 491-4134
  • Website
    http://www.gyu-kaku.com/columbia
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    You are the Chef!
Gift card

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

Experiences

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

    US$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🌲

    US$47.50 - US$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

Offers

  • $12 OFF PAYCE on SUNDAYS from 7PM-8PM

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 16:30 - 20:45
    To celebrate Gyu-Kaku Columbia 1 year anniversary , we would like to offer $12 OFF Premium All You Can Eat (Ultimate tier only) on SUNDAYS from 7PM-8PM (Last Call will be at 9:15PM). Must have a reservation to be qualified for this deal (please mention this deal when making a reservation on Open table). *Only applied to ULTIMATE tier price. For a limited time at Gyu-Kaku Columbia location ONLY. Discount will be excluded on all holidays. Cannot combine with any other promotions/ discount/ APP Redemption.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 140 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Good for groups

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Lively

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Good for groups

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Columbia, MD, offers a delightful dining experience with "great food and good vibes." Perfect for celebrations or a fun family outing, the interactive grilling adds excitement to your meal. While some found service slow, the "delicious" food and welcoming atmosphere ensure a memorable visit.

140 Reviews

  1. FRANKLIN

    VIP

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Full top 100% marks. Merry Christmas.

    Is this helpful?

  2. McKayla

    Baltimore

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good however the service was subpar. The server Mo barely checked in with us, forgot multiple things we asked for. He took forever to get us our checks, which would be understandable if they were busy which they weren’t really. Then once he dropped off the checks, they were incorrect and he disappeared so we had to go to a manager. This is honestly pretty disappointing since the previous visits have been nothing but great.

    Is this helpful?

  3. FRANKLIN

    VIP

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual great food and service from Alex Moiz Chris Will Jeff and everyone at Gyu Kaku Columbia MD thanks 100% full top marks Merry Christmas!

    Is this helpful?

  4. Monaude

    Baltimore

    67 reviews

    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, food and service was great. Definitely would recommend.

    Is this helpful?

  5. FRANKLIN

    VIP

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Full top marks 100% excellent experience thanks to Alex Moiz Jeff Chris and whole entire staff

    Is this helpful?

  6. Shannon

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We have visited Gyukaku many times and have enjoyed bringing all of our friends and family here many times over the years. The quality of service has declined in our last visits immensely. We visited on a quiet Wednesday evening; we were one of perhaps 4 tables seated at the restaurant. It still took our server 20 minutes to introduce himself and take drink orders after we were seated; we had to flag him down every other time throughout the night. Food was served to us slowly. I would say they appeared understaffed but there was no issue with the entire service staff trotting out to sing Happy Birthday to other tables no less than THREE times during our meal. If you are not going to have servers come around frequently, at least provide table buttons so we can summon them from where they're flirting behind the bar or sitting on their phones in a nearby booth.

    Is this helpful?

  7. FRANKLIN

    VIP

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience food and service as always from Columbia MD Gyu Kaku, full top marks, 100%, thanks

    Is this helpful?

  8. Sharon

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Reservation was on time. Food was good but not anything outstanding. Server was attentive. Could lose the chicken with pesto item.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Zikiar

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Our server was really great. Gave us suggestions made recommendations and was overall very friendly and helpful. The ambience of the restaurant was perfect for a date night. Will be going back!

    Is this helpful?

  10. Sarah

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was terrible on a Friday night, we waited to be seated for 10-15 minutes even with a reservation and waited at the table for 20 minutes until we had to tell a server that no one has come to serve us yet.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Columbia, MD | Lakeside offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (804) 491-4134.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Columbia, MD | Lakeside is rated 4.6 stars by 140 OpenTable diners.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Columbia, MD | Lakeside 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
21:00
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Columbia, MD | Lakeside

8865 Stanford Blvd, Ste 109, Columbia, MD 21045

Additional information

  • Area
    Columbia
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:30 pm–5:30 pm Fri, Sat 8:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    You are the Chef!
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
Gift card

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card
Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
More
Our sites
Businesses
  • Delight more diners
  • Restaurant Blog
Join us on
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo