Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City

Name: Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City
Address: 555 Universal Hollywood Dr, Universal City, CA, United States, 91608
Telephone: (818) 509-2030
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.3

4.3

1616 Reviews

$50 and over

Seafood

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 80 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for brunch
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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 style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Asian
Hours of Operation
Thu 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 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
Neighbourhood
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

Thanksgiving | Unlimited Seafood Buffet
US$159.00 per person
Sep 26, 2024 - Nov 28, 2024
Skip the cooking this Thanksgiving and join us for a Thanksgiving feast like no other with our all-you-can-eat seafood buffet, featuring a delicious selection of fresh catches. Enjoy unlimited wine, beer, and champagne along with live entertainment all day long as you enjoy an unforgettable holiday dining experience!
Holiday Unlimited Seafood Buffets
US$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!
Christmas Eve & Day Seafood Buffet
US$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!

Popular dishes

What 1,616 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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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 an "excellent AYCE seafood buffet" with a wide variety of dishes, including "king crab legs and lobsters." Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive" staff and the luxurious ambiance. While a bit pricey, the buffet is "worth it" for seafood lovers, making special occasions truly memorable.

1,616 Reviews

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Uwem
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was perfect our server was good and she got a nice tip from us
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Ashley
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal!! It was beyond expectations!!! I can’t wait to come again!!
Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal CityResponded 3 days ago
Ashley, We're thrilled to hear you had such an amazing experience! We can't wait to welcome you back soon. The Cafe Sierra Team
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Christy
Los Angeles
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The buffet is delicious. This was our second time. Went today for daughter's birthday. Was disappointed that no whole lobster or king crab legs on Sunday brunch buffet. It closes at 2pm and they bring them out at 5pm. They charge $109.00 for an adult brunch buffet and hold back on the king crab's and lobster. Such a disappointment. Service was great but we were a party of 6 and they added 18% gratuity on the bill without telling us so our server was double tipped. My bad for not reading the bill better. Won't go back for brunch again.
Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal CityResponded 6 days ago
Christy, We’re sorry to hear your brunch experience didn’t meet expectations. Your feedback about the lobster, king crab legs, and gratuity process is valuable to us, and we’ll review these concerns. If you’d like to discuss further, please contact our management team at 818-509-2059. The Cafe Sierra Team
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RosalindaH
Baja California
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is amazing! Went to celebrate my best friends Birthday and she was extremely happy. The quality of the food it top notch! The seafood bomb. I love the lobster, crab legs, Peruvian scallops, the lamp chops grilled on the spot for you. Sushi made on the spot and the dessert wow! I will be back very soon.
Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal CityResponded on November 16, 2024
Rosalinda, We’re so glad to hear you had an amazing experience celebrating your best friend’s birthday! It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the top-notch seafood and variety of dishes, from the lobster and crab legs to the grilled lamb chops and fresh sushi. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic meal soon! The Cafe Sierra Team
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Layloni
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
My experience was nice! & Beautiful ! I was overcharged $180 & I tip $60 for my family .. I was was informed that it’ll be $100 per adult. I was charged 180 each person and it did not say that when I made the reservation… I didn’t eat my food. I ate only dessert.. my food was cold .. I drove 3hrs to get there.. so maybe it’s was a bad day to go…
Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal CityResponded on November 16, 2024
Layloni, Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we're truly sorry to hear about your experience. We want to ensure our guests have a great time, so please feel free to reach out to our management team at 818-509-2059 so we can make this right. We appreciate your patience, and we hope you'll give us another chance in the future. The Cafe Sierra Team
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Linda
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Food was delicious and service was great. Anna or server was super nice and tentative.
Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal CityResponded on November 16, 2024
Linda, We're so glad you had a great experience! Anna is truly a gem, and we're thrilled to hear she took such good care of you. We hope to welcome you back soon for another delicious meal! The Cafe Sierra Team
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Floyd
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you're a seafood lover then this restaurant is for you! Truly all you can eat and drink. The service was on point! And Don't forget the pasta bar.
Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal CityResponded on November 16, 2024
Floyd, We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us! The pasta bar is definitely a fan favorite. Thanks for the great review, and we hope to see you again soon for more delicious seafood and drinks! The Cafe Sierra Team
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Lynette
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The experience was amazing. The only problem was someone decided to bring a light to dinner and it shinned into my husband ms face until we asked our server to ask them to turn it off. It hit I’m directly in the eyes. We’re trying to enjoy our dinner while there concern was taking pictures. But everything else was amazing. And our server was amazing for asking them to turn it off.
Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal CityResponded on November 16, 2024
Lynette, We’re thrilled to hear you had an amazing experience overall and appreciate your kind words about our server. We’re sorry to hear that the light caused some discomfort during your dinner, but we’re glad it was addressed so you could fully enjoy your meal. Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon! The Cafe Sierra Team
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Daniel
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Oyster were not fresh at all, lobster over cooked crab legs not to par and everything else was just a hip because where the location is at and not worth the 160 you would pay at most 70$ worth and all the 4 or 5 stars that people left don't have taste or expectations. I would only eat here again if it was free
Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal CityResponded on November 16, 2024
Daniel, We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. We take pride in the quality of our food and service, and your feedback is important to us. If you’d like to discuss your experience further, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at 818-509-2059. We’d love the opportunity to improve your next visit. The Cafe Sierra Team
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Jorge
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome food Had so much crab is part of my DNA now.
Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal CityResponded on November 16, 2024
Jorge, We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the crab! It's great to know you had a fantastic experience. We look forward to having you back for more delicious seafood! The Cafe Sierra Team
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FAQs

Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City is rated 4.3 stars by 1616 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 80 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City

555 Universal Hollywood Dr, Universal City, CA 91608

Additional information

Cross Street
Lankershim Blvd.
Neighbourhood
Universal City
Hours of Operation
Thu 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 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

Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

Thanksgiving | Unlimited Seafood Buffet

Holiday Unlimited Seafood Buffets

Christmas Eve & Day Seafood Buffet

Popular dishes

Lobster

Oysters

Snow Crab Legs

Menu

What 1,616 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City restaurant rated?

Is Cafe Sierra at Hilton Universal City currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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