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Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City, Universal City, CA

Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City

4.4
4.4
1670 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 83 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Thu 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Holiday Unlimited Seafood Buffets

    $159.00 per person

    Dec 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 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

  • Christmas Eve & Day Seafood Buffet

    $159.00 per person

    Dec 24, 2024 - Dec 25, 2024
    Join us for our all you can eat seafood buffet on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day! Discover a delicious selection of fresh seafood, savory dishes, and festive favorites. Available all day for brunch and dinner along with live entertainment, it's the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with family and friends!
    Christmas Eve & Day Seafood Buffet Photo

  • New Year's Eve Seafood Buffet

    $159.00 per person

    Dec 31, 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 1,670 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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • 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.

1,672 Reviews

  1. JANA

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    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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  2. Sheryl

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  3. Thelma

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  4. Jeremy

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  5. Nancy

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  6. Samantha

    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 experience all around! Easy reservation process. Top notch service and hospitality. And of course the food was 15/10!

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  7. Keesha

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a wonderful time at Café Sierra. Our server was Michael and the gentleman that brought us to our table name was Henry and the guy in the back serving crab was Pedro. These three gentlemen have outstanding customer service skills. They did an excellent job serving us. My only complaint is that I feel like all of the crap should be hot and steamed and ready to be cracked and eaten but the delicious snow crab is sitting on ice. Although they offered to warm it, it would be best hot. I will definitely return in the future. Unlimited seafood!!!

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  8. Barnet

    Phoenix

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great place for Christmas Eve dinner. Service was phenomenal and we had a great time and experience.

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  9. Don

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food in a very nice setting. Our only problem was that we were on a table in direct line to the cold seafood.

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  10. Phoebe

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It’s so worth it if you a crab and lobster lovers because they are just there for all you can eat and all the seafood quality are quite fresh but all other food including hot dishes, meat and desserts are mediocre. Service was also mediocre. Our server was very nice and friendly but we would have to ask for at least 2 times before we could get what we want (like straws, drinks, wet towels, etc). I think it was maybe too busy for them. The atmosphere is not what you think a hotel is. It’s more like a diners setup even on Christmas Eve.

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FAQs

Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City is rated 4.4 stars by 1670 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 83 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.
  • Neighborhood
    Universal City
  • Hours of operation
    Thu 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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