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Restaurants in Curtis Park

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

4.7
1,769 Google reviews$$ · Moderate

Things to Know

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ is a tableside Japanese BBQ restaurant in downtown Denver known for high-quality grilled meats and attentive service, with a standout commitment to accommodating dietary restrictions like celiac allergies.

Reviewers consistently praise the fresh meat quality, fast service even during busy times, and staff who genuinely care about explaining dishes and handling dietary needs—making it a reliable choice for a special meal or casual dinner with friends.

  • Staff go above and beyond explaining different meat cuts and dietary accommodations, especially for gluten-free needs
  • Food arrives quickly despite busy atmosphere, and the vibrant energy makes it great for groups
  • Lunch menu offers good value; happy hour is notably long; green tea tiramisu and gluten-free sauces are standouts
  • Some reviewers report bland seasoning on non-meat items like wings, dumplings, and miso soup
  • Dinner all-you-can-eat pricing is steep, though lunch is more affordable

Based on Google reviews · AI summarized

Hours

Monday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM

Tuesday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM

Wednesday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM

Thursday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM

Friday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM

Saturday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM

Sunday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM

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What Visitors Say

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Andrew Choi

4 months ago

On par with the quality of Gyu Kaku's in other locations. It might be overwhelming first time but it's actually good for a la carte if you're not too hungry. Wish i did try the AYCE thought. They have great drinks too. And this location has a very long happy hour! Green tea tiramisu is tasty too.

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Coenraad Kleynhans

2 months ago

Went for our christmas meal. The food and atmosphere were amazing. Me and my wife took a christmas platter for two and shared a Kirin beer tower. Would highly recommend!!

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Amelia Rama

3 weeks ago

Went today for the first time with some friends and I really enjoyed it. The food was great, atmosphere was vibrant, and everything came out pretty quickly despite it being busy. Kai our server, was helpful without being overbearing and John, the food runner, was amazing as well. I didn't know the different kinds of meats but he managed to explain them really well and got our food out super fast. 10/10 recommend and I'm definitely coming back soon.

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Olivia Fielding

a month ago

I cannot express how amazing this restaurant was! As a celiac they take allergies seriously and all of their sauces are gluten free! If you also cannot have gluten, you know that this is a pretty rare experience. Not only that but the food was top quality and delicious and the staff were attentive and friendly. They were able to tweak a few of their dishes for other intolerances/allergies and they reassured me everytime a plate came out that it was GF and safe for me. My only suggestion would be to offer a salmon or other fish option as most of the menu is beef (which was delicious). Even the sauce on the salad was to die for. I went twice on my trip and will be returning again next time I am in town. Dinner all you can eat was a little pricey but the lunch menu was a steal!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ worth it in Curtis Park?

Reviewers consistently praise the fresh meat quality, fast service even during busy times, and staff who genuinely care about explaining dishes and handling dietary needs—making it a reliable choice for a special meal or casual dinner with friends. Known for: interactive table grilling, vibrant downtown denver spot.

What do visitors love about Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ?

Staff go above and beyond explaining different meat cuts and dietary accommodations, especially for gluten-free needs Food arrives quickly despite busy atmosphere, and the vibrant energy makes it great for groups Lunch menu offers good value; happy hour is notably long; green tea tiramisu and gluten-free sauces are standouts

Is there anything to know before visiting Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ?

Some reviewers report bland seasoning on non-meat items like wings, dumplings, and miso soup Dinner all-you-can-eat pricing is steep, though lunch is more affordable