Benihana

I recently dined at Benihana and was thoroughly impressed with the main course, especially the fried rice, which was absolutely delicious. However, I found the Fried Calamari to be quite disappointing—it was the worst I’ve ever tasted, and I usually order calamari whenever I dine out. On a positive note, our server, Philip, was exceptional. He was attentive, knowledgeable, and provided great explanations of the menu offerings. Thank you, Philip, for making the experience enjoyable!

For a more, well less elaborate experience, the bar section has tables that are right on the window that views the bay. Perfect for a more intimate experience and conducive to conversation. I canceled my reservation and had the best experience ever at this location.

Benihana is one of those places that you don’t just go to for dinner—you go for the show. It’s the classic special occasion spot, and we’ve celebrated everything here over the years: birthdays, anniversaries, and probably a Tuesday or two that just needed a little flair. We’ve visited this Burlingame location several times, and reservations are definitely the move. On a recent Monday night, it was pretty quiet, and we were seated right away. Only one other group shared our hibachi table, so we had a few empty seats between us—love the extra room to spread out! 🍹 DRINKS: As always, we kicked things off with drinks. The cocktail menu is solid, with plenty of sake, beer, wine, and some rotating specialty cocktails. Right now, they’re running a “Dragon Bloom” series—highlight: margaritas with homemade dragon fruit sour syrup. There’s also a bubbly number called Pink Paradise (Prosecco + grapefruit liqueur + rosemary), and a Sweet Heat Paloma with tequila, blood orange, lime, grapefruit juice, and a spicy chili-salt rim. If you’re not drinking, no worries—they’ve got non-alcoholic options like lemonade, tea, soda, and a nostalgic classic: Ramune. 🥢 SAUCES: Each meal comes with their signature ginger and mustard sauces, both excellent for dipping everything in sight. Pro tip: ask your chef for “ice cream”—a.k.a. garlic butter—and thank me later. They’ll pop the cup right on the grill to let it melt slowly into buttery magic. I shamelessly ask for multiple refills throughout the meal. It’s THAT good. We even order extra containers of the garlic butter to take home. The price went up recently from $5 to $7.50, but honestly? Still 100% worth it. 🍤 FOOD: You’ll find a few appetizers like dumplings, tuna tartare, calamari, edamame, and shrimp tempura. There’s also sushi available if someone in your party isn’t into hibachi (but like… why are they here?). We usually go for the main hibachi entrées. I always order the Benihana Trio—filet mignon, colossal shrimp, and chicken. It’s the holy trinity of protein. My partner swears by the Land ’N Sea, which pairs filet with scallops. The scallops, grilled with garlic butter, are insanely good. You can customize your entrée by adding lobster, shrimp, scallops, or even a NY strip if you’re feeling extra. These dishes come as part of a six-course meal: soup, salad, hibachi shrimp appetizer, veggies, mushrooms, rice, green tea, and a scoop of ice cream or sherbet to end on a sweet note. Word to the wise: upgrade to fried rice! Yes, it’s an extra $7.50 per person. Yes, you’ll regret it if you skip it. It’s part of the experience, and tastes way better than the standard steamed rice. We also like to throw in an order of noodles on the side ($7.50 as well), because, balance. 🍨 DESSERT: We’ve only ever had the included dessert—scoop of ice cream or sherbet. I go rainbow sherbet every time, and my wife loves the matcha. If you’re celebrating, they’ll jazz it up with whipped cream, a cherry, and a candle. Cute, simple, and the perfect cool-down to finish the meal. 📸 EXTRAS: Toward the end of the meal, a staff member usually offers to take your photo. If you say yes, they’ll print and frame it for you on the spot. Not sure if it’s just for celebrations or for everyone, but it’s a nice keepsake to take home (along with your to-go box of garlic butter, obviously). ⚠️ ONE NOTE: We’ve had mostly great visits here, though there was one time they were seriously understaffed and the whole meal dragged out to over 3 hours. That was a bummer, and we took a bit of a break after that. But we came back recently to celebrate our anniversary, and it was back to the high-quality, fun dinner experience we remembered. 💸 OVERALL: Benihana isn’t exactly budget dining, especially if you’re having drinks or splurging on extras—but it’s always a good time. Between the dinner-and-a-show vibe, the garlic butter obsession, and the celebratory energy, it’s a worthwhile splurge. If you’re in Burlingame and in the mood for hibachi theatrics, come check out Benihana! IG: @bbnem.eats

I like to visit this location because of the great happy hour options and prices. Philip is another reason we like this location. He is always attentive and greets us like friends rather than just a customer. It’s nice to be remembered when we visit. Oh and the waterfront views are priceless. Food is delicious as always. I enjoyed the $9.00 Wagyu burger during my last visit.

Our server Metmet was the most attentive person. And Hibachi chef was so fun. The food was delicious as well. Will be back to celebrate the next bday in our fam!

Beef Julienne and Shrimp This is my go-to lunch special at Benihana when I get the chance to visit on a weekday. Today, my family and I went to Benihana for lunch again. There were two other families besides us, and they, like us, were looking through the menu, seemingly searching for something. I asked first, “Why isn’t the lunch menu here?” The other person replied, “I was looking for that too!” We called the server over and asked if they had the lunch special. They said they did and brought us the menu. Why didn’t they give it to us in the first place? Why not provide the lunch menu when it exists? Isn’t that bad business practice? Maybe that was where my dissatisfaction began. Today, the food was noticeably less enjoyable compared to other visits. The beef wasn’t cooked evenly, and the vegetables were inconsistent in texture. What about the table behind us? They also weren’t given the lunch menu. Everyone at that table ended up ordering from the dinner menu, spending $50–55 per person for lunch. I can’t help but think this kind of business practice is wrong.

Zane was easily one of the best hibachi chefs that I ever got the pleasure of being served by. I will definitely be returning in the future! Can't recommend it enough

Max and Phil are openers in the lounge bar area. Great team and remember their regulars. Attention to detail and don't forget you are there. Awesome

Chef LEO was amazing very respectful Very talented, good culinary skills I love the food.

I loved this place, the environment is amazing, food is unbelievable and Justin was so nice and welcoming and warm. Definitely coming back soon

Ruben was amazing!!! His personality was so much fun! He made us laugh and made our dinner experience incredible! Make sure you ask for Ruben!

Came for dinner tonight to celebrate the husband. We had the best service from Derek. They were professional, warm, and so prompt with everyone's requests. He really made our experience a lovely one with his above and beyond care. We will be back again, hopefully we get Derek as our server!

This place has definitely seen better days. Besides the gorgeous view this place could use a refresh- from sticky seats/menus, stained cups, to broken sinks in the bathroom I'm hoping this location gets a face lift to reflect its view of the waters. The service was pretty disappointing as well, I'm going to give the benefit of the doubt to the hibachi chef as having an off night but yelling / complaining at the server and slamming seasonings is never the best look. The food was cool but nothing memorable, chicken fried rice with garlic butter is always a hit, but I probably won't be coming back anytime soon..

Service sucks. The bartender won't take the order and is super rude. Also, tables aren't wiped. Seems really dirty.

Will keep it short - was a guest at a bday dinner for around 14 people. Reservation was at 7:30. We were told the table they had for us still had a party there that was just finishing their ice cream. We waited about twenty minutes and were told the same thing. It took them 45 minutes to seat us at our table - so on a 7:30PM reservation we were seated at 8:15PM. Then, once seated, it took awhile for our orders to be taken, chef to arrive and for food to be served. In fact, the first bite of food we had was a small salad which was served at 8:45PM, a whopping 1 hour, fifteen minutes after our reservation. The chef was good, the food was good - but wow - the front of house was a HOT MESS. Would not recommend. Unfortunately the horrendous attitude / indifference of the front of house crew absolutely ruined the evening. With so many better options in the bay area, why bother with this place?

Benihana never disappoints! What I will say is that they need a better system in place when I'm comes to reservations but other than that, no complaints. Service was prompt and friendly, our chef Leonel was very attentive and charismatic and our food was hot and delicious! Couldn't pass up taking two extra sides of their chicken fried rice to go. I haven't been here in years but it's just as I remembered. Can't wait to come back. Benihana delight and the Benihana trio were both a 10 out of 10.

We had a fantastic dining experience at Benihana Burlingame! From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was fun and lively, perfect for a night to celebrate a birthday. The real highlight, of course, is the teppanyaki show--our chef was incredibly skilled, entertaining us with impressive knife tricks and fire displays while cooking right in front of us. The food itself was delicious. I had the Filet steak and jumbo shrimp, and both were cooked to perfection with just the right amount of seasoning (recommend asking for extra garlic butter). The fried rice is always a favorite of mine, and here it did not disappoint--light, fluffy, and flavorful. Be sure to ask for extra salad dressing and the famous Benihana hot chili paste. Service was attentive and friendly, and we never felt rushed despite the busy atmosphere. It's a bit on the pricier side, but the quality of the food and the overall experience makes it worth every penny. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just looking for a fun dinner out, Benihana Burlingame is a great choice!

We have been coming here for 20 plus years. I hate to say this place has been going down hill for some time now. We came today to celebrate a birthday and from the second they took us to our table to be seated I noticed oil on a few plates that were set. I also noticed alot of oil all over the griddle. We sat down and began to order our drinks and all I can see is cooking grease falling from the dirty air grates above the table. This grossed me outbecause it kept dripping while we were sitting there so I asked to be moved. The server said I can clean this but as he said that he sae the oil dripping himself and agreed to move us. Then for dinner as we were seated I could not stop staring at him the Crack in the table where the chef was cooking. There was old nasty food trapped in the crevis and as he was cooking he kept sweeping the food back into the table. I didn't even eat my food as I was so grossed out. I asked to talk to a manager and he played dumb and said OK. We spent close to 1k for dinner for our family and that will be our last here for sure. We used to love this place for all our birthdays but this place needs to be closed and the health inspectors called. This is my opinion and experience

I had a very positive experience at this Benihana. The highlight was our chef, Ruben, who gets the credit for all five of these stars. My grandma hadn't been to a Benihana in over ten years and Ruben made the evening so much fun for her. Thank you Ruben for making it special. And of course his food was delicious! The other aspects of the evening get about 3.5 stars. Our server was really nice, but did forget to enter our appetizer in the system so we didn't get the crispy calamari until our entrees were completely served. We were told the calamari was new. It was not rubbery (big plus), and the dipping sauce was great. They could have been even crispier. We also didn't get a classic Benihana photo. Is this only for birthdays? The other familiar our table was awesome!

I went to Benihana for my boyfriend's mom's birthday, and it was my first time back in over 10 years. It was such a fun experience and our cook did a great job entertaining our group. I ordered the Splash N Meadow, which includes shrimp and hibachi steak (I believe it's a NY strip). The portions were huge, I couldn't even finish my meal and had to take half of it home! I also asked for a side of garlic butter to dip my meat in and I highly recommend asking for that. While this isn't a traditional Japanese restaurant, it's still a decent spot to enjoy a meal. Just don't have high expectations. Definitely good spot for a group

Well I've been to plenty of Benny's harness. Benihana's in South San Francisco is by far one of the most interesting from the shows they show on the grill with the volcano with the egg and shrimp acts they have there. I recommend to ask for Miray the server, and Gerson chef. The evening we went they had a lot of people in the restaurant. Many of the tables had birthday party they were celebrating. We also had a birthday girl celebrating her birthday have Benihana's. The prices are a bit expensive, but if we do it every once in awhile we can afford it. Food was delicious and prepared just the way we ordered it. They made us laugh, and great service. Really recommend it

Food Poisoning made me sick!! I swear to god I am not joking. I get this chicken and shrimp mix with rice and soup in this restaurant. I was Food poisoning feel super painful in my stomach and in the mid night I get in ER! Beware about this restaurant!!!

Hello! Tonight we celebrated an 18th Birthday! It was so much fun, we had great service from Henry and an exciting performance from Pedro our Chef! The people here truly care including our busboy Jose who made the evening extra special for the kids. The food is consistent, but there is opportunity for improvement on the dips and dressings. The soup was a favorite and the hibachi steak was cooked perfectly. I hope places like this stay open so my kids kids can experience the fun. Thank you again to those who took care of us!

We had a great experience here for my brother's birthday last night! He and I always loved coming to this location for our birthdays when we were growing up, so I was excited to go back for the first time in several years! Our mom made a reservation through OpenTable and it was ready as soon as we arrived. We were seated at a table with two other guests, but there were a few seats between our parties, which both groups seemed fine with. Our waiter brought out our drinks super quickly and answered our questions about the menu. He also asked if we were celebrating anything, and he and the other staff members wished my brother a happy birthday many times throughout our meal! The gentleman preparing our food was great as all of the chefs always are! All of our food was delicious, especially the iconic fried rice (my favorite! I almost wish I had just ordered a gigantic bowl of that.) I believe my brother ordered the scallops, I had the Splash and Meadow, and my mom and uncle both ordered the chicken, and we also had ordered a sake flight, raspberry lemonde, and hot tea. On our walk back to the car, we all mentioned how yummy the food was and how full we all were! We chose to skip dessert since we were going to have birthday cake at our mom's house, but the waiter and (I think) manager still came over with an ice cream and birthday candle so we could all sing to my brother! It was super nice and a fun way to celebrate! Someone also took our photo and gave it to us in a paper frame which is always fun. There was plenty of parking and the restrooms were very clean! As we were walking out, other waiters and staff members assisting other tables thanked us which was super nice. I definitely want to come back for my birthday in June!

This review is mainly for Irma. Our chef was fine. The food at Beni's is always great. I feel like Irma really went above and beyond. We never had to ask for anything, our drinks stayed full. Not only that but she took great birthday pictures and just made us feel really special. Shout out to manager Josh who was hustling helping serve tables and stopped to talk to us on our way out. You guys are killing it. Thank you for making the meal so much fun.

Beef Julienne and Shrimp This is my go-to lunch special at Benihana when I get the chance to visit on a weekday. Today, my family and I went to Benihana for lunch again. There were two other families besides us, and they, like us, were looking through the menu, seemingly searching for something. I asked first, "Why isn't the lunch menu here?" The other person replied, "I was looking for that too!" We called the server over and asked if they had the lunch special. They said they did and brought us the menu. Why didn't they give it to us in the first place? Why not provide the lunch menu when it exists? Isn't that bad business practice? Maybe that was where my dissatisfaction began. Today, the food was noticeably less enjoyable compared to other visits. The beef wasn't cooked evenly, and the vegetables were inconsistent in texture. What about the table behind us? They also weren't given the lunch menu. Everyone at that table ended up ordering from the dinner menu, spending $50-55 per person for lunch. I can't help but think this kind of business practice is wrong.

We visited Benihana with a reservation for 8:30 pm, arriving early at 8:15 pm, hoping that with one adult and four children, we might get seated a bit sooner. Unfortunately, this was not the case, and we were not seated until after 9:00 pm. As any parent can imagine, waiting with four kids, especially at dinner time, is less than ideal, and the experience started off on a frustrating note. Thankfully, our server was the saving grace of the night. He was phenomenal, showing an impressive level of attentiveness and kindness despite the chaotic environment. He was quick with drinks and made sure we were comfortable, managing to salvage any hope this restaurant had of redeeming itself. His stellar service was the one bright spot in an otherwise underwhelming visit. However, the long wait continued once we were seated. It took almost 45 minutes for the chef to come to the grill. By this time, keeping four children entertained and patient became a struggle. When you come to Benihana, you expect the entire experience, from seating to the entertaining cooking show, to move smoothly and timely--especially for a family-friendly restaurant. By the time the meal was fully prepared and we were finished, it was close to 11 pm, a far cry from what we anticipated for a dinner outing. While the food itself was good--typical of what you'd expect from Benihana, which is largely known for its hibachi-style cooking and showmanship--it wasn't enough to make up for the exhausting wait. The novelty of the experience wore off quickly with all the delays, and with four kids in tow, it became more of a test of patience than an enjoyable night out. Overall, while the food met expectations and the server was outstanding, the long wait times, especially for families with children, made the experience feel overrated. It's one thing to wait a bit longer at a busy restaurant, but the delays from seating to the chef's arrival to the completion of the meal turned what should have been a fun, interactive dinner into a frustrating marathon. We left disappointed and will not be returning. For anyone considering a visit, the experience may be enjoyable if you are patient and perhaps without children. But for families or anyone hoping for a timely meal, I'd suggest looking elsewhere for a smoother dining experience.

I wrote this from a few weeks ago. I contacted customer service several times, with no response. How disappointing!! The food was wonderful, and the service from the chef and waiter were great. The ambiance is always a busy scene, full of patrons, and I love the view of the airport across the water. It was just overshadowed by the fact that the host did not listen to our request of accommodation. Making it extremely uncomfortable at our table. I called the next day to express my dismay, and spoke with a young woman who claimed to be a manager. She barely said sorry and did not rectify anything, from our horrible experience. After spending a rather large fortune for our meal, and the fact that we have dined here regularly for decades, I would expect better from Benihana. It left a us with a sour note for the evening, I don't have the desire to go back any time soon. Which is a shame. Even though we drive about 2 hours to dine here, we usually enjoy it several times throughout the year: each family member's birthday, special occasions, and much more! I really miss the previous management. It was not indicative of a truly wonderful experience I would have desired from Benihana in Burlingame.

How do I write this? First off, I'm allergic to shellfish. I informed our chef of this. He was such a wonderful chef and person. I just think I need to request him that my order be made separately from the mass making. He did cook the chicken and steak separately. I think the problem lies in the vegetables. I noticed that he used the leftover butter from the shrimp to cook the mushrooms to put with my steak, I only ate a bite of it and although there wasn't an immediate reaction, I went home and experienced major congestion and crazy itching. Thankfully, Benadryl took care of most of it. I'm still dealing with the symptoms a day later. If you have allergies, be very cognizant of how food is being prepared! Our chef was wonderful, and I feel bad for even posting this. Just be very aware of what and how it being prepared!

First time sat on the other side where the waiter serves instead of chef cooking in front of you. Our waiter Justin was promp and very kind and attentive! His service was great. Also, Arturo, another worker, came to us and helped clean our table and also showed us friendliness. They were both very engaging and showed hospitality. Food was nice and hot! Delicious and actually a very good portion! Thank you Justin and Arturo

We had a blast here! They do complimentary valet, amazing service and delicious food! So fun for a big group! We loved the food show!

This place is great for a first visit or if you haven't been in a while. There's a convenient parking lot, and you can be seated even if your entire party hasn't arrived, but make sure you can order for them. Try not to switch seats, as the waiter will take your order and pass notes to the chef, who will then confirm your order. This helps streamline the process. The lunch pricing is quite reasonable, and the show adds significant value. The standout element of the food is the butter. Our lunch began with onion soup (I ordered the lunch boat, so I also received a salad), followed by fried rice, yakisoba, vegetables, and then the meats. I was the only one who had to run to the restroom after eating, which might have been due to something on my lunch boat. The sashimi was just okay, and I probably wouldn't order it again. My filet mignon was a little underdone for medium rare, but everything else tasted great. I love the ginger sauce. I could eat it with everything! We ended the meal with ice cream (green tea was mid), and our waitress sang "Happy Birthday" with us, providing a lit candle. I appreciated the photos taken at the end too. She was super sweet and attentive. The hosts at the front however, could be a little more discreet with their cellphone usage.

What a vibe. It was my first time ever going to this type of restaurant what came i say ,it total lives up to the hype great service.. the cook was skillful and funny the place was clean. And I got to see the onion volcano.. what a great time.it was definitely pricey but well worth it.. 10 out of 10 I will definitely be back

The wait for this place isn't worth it. Took us 1 hour to get seated with a reservation. Our chef was great and provided a lot of entertainment but the food quality was just not good. I literally felt sick to the stomach after eating this meal. It was slow to get our orders and slow to get the check.

The last time I was here was pre-pandemic. This year I decided to try Benihana for dinner. Of course I signed up for the Chef's Table online to get a $30 birthday certificate. What a sweet deal! We were a party of 6 and knew that the bill would still be sky high but anything helps! I made reservations at 7 pm. I forgot that the check in process takes time even with reservations because they had to wait for people to finish their dinner. The place was packed. We were finally seated after 7:30 pm. The waiter took our orders. I asked about their vegetarian menu for my niece and they only serve the tofu steak along with salad, zucchini, mushroom and vegetarian fried rice. No soup because the broth was beef flavored. The waiter left and the cook finally came which took awhile. I was worried about the tofu order bec I read negative comments on this item. Surprising, it came out very good! I would eat it myself. I had the Benihana Excellence with steak and large shrimps. Finally, Benihana has improved their flavors. Good dinner!

First time visiting this Benihana location and it won't be our last! We were happy to have made a last minute reservation for Saturday evening dinner. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience! The chef at our table was so entertaining and our waitress was so attentive. We ordered the chicken and shrimp combo as well as the Las Vegas sushi and an Avocado Roll. My toddler really enjoyed the fruit smoothie too! Thanks y'all for a fun family dining experience!! - Mrs. Arizona US 2024

What a fun way to celebrate my husband's birthday! Kids were mesmerized by the cooking show which including funny and delightful tricks. The food was yummy & satisfying (steak was excellent), and the kids' menu portions were generous. I was also impressed by the number of times the staff offered to take photos of / for us (eg whenever I attempted a selfie).

Food - they're back! The quality of the ingredients has always been there but not since Nemo (iykyk) has the food been this good! They've trained a group of new chefs who can outright make extraordinary food! If you go, please ask for chef Eseras. Humble but hardworking, his skills are evident! Best hibachi steak I've had in a very long time!! And the lobster was outstanding! Service- Sylvia was quick efficient, friendly, and has the most positive energy and vibe about her. It didn't matter that it was loud, she made it feel comfortable! One of the best servers we've had to date. The busser Mehmet was attentive and quick and always had a smile. Everyone works so hard here! The highlight is watching the manager, Ramez, in action, hopping from table to table, thanking everyone with a genuine smile. I spoke to him and how I can tell he has a devotion of someone who cares deeply about people. He's running a great crew at this location and I can tell this place is different because of him and his staff. Don't come here unless you're hungry and ready to gave a great meal and greater service! 10/10 experience.

Food was great. David did a great Job! Thank you Miray for your exceptional service and for accommodating all our requests. It was awesome evening experience.

Food is always awesome. Service is great especially today from James. Ambiance is relaxing and we didn't feel like being rushed even after our chef is done cooking. Thank you for today's experience you guys!

James was an amazing chef and we really enjoyed his little tricks and food was delicious. Service was great, as well.

Came in with the folks March 4th. The food was top flight. Our personal chef James did a wonderful job and cooked everything to perfection. He put on a great show as well. Our server Ishmael was very attentive and got our night started right away. A+ to this Burlingame team. Love the active atmosphere of this place. Fun times indeed.

Food was so tasty, amazing performance by the chef!! Great customer service by Irma!!!

Disappointed. It is tradition that we come here for our birthday to celebrate for 7 years and today we had the worst experience at our dinner It's my birthday today and we told the staff at the entrance about a highly allergies to lobster and seeds We told the waiter and the chef again They cooked it first contaminating the whole grill They Didn't care that it could send me to the hospital Food allergy is a real thing that should be taken very seriously as a restaurant no matter how big or small of business it is... The manager then rudely say well what happens to you if you eat near lobster? ... I end up at the hospital due to food allergies... smh disappointing Do better Benihana :( On other note the supervisor Sree thank you so much for your leadership and doing the right thing and trying to make it right Also the team in at the bar very kind and welcoming every year Only ate fried rice for my birthday dinner thanks for the experience...

made reservations last minute to dine here and was able to easily make it. was super sad to hear that they no longer serve fried rice with your food choice and you basically need to pay to "upgrade" your plain white rice to it. overall, the chef was amazing! the food was kinda on the salty side but i still enjoyed the show and the trips he did.

We had a great experience! Ruben our cook was amazing!!! He is absolutely the best and our food tasted so good. I will be requesting Ruben the next time I eat in!

I would've given zero stars if I could. I'm never going back to this place. Very rude, disorganized and just the worst customer service. We had a 7:30 PM reservation and it started with the parking. It said "complimentary valet parking". I pull up and a guy asks me if I have a reservation. I say yes and he says "unfortunately, we are overbooked. You have to drive back out onto the street and park on the street outside". So we park in a parking lot across the street because there's no street parking. It's a very busy street. We walk into the restaurant and are told to wait. After waiting 15 minutes beyond our reservation time, I ask them how much longer, and they say they have no time estimate because they are "backed up". Finally we walk out after finding out that there are 9 parties ahead of us.

The only good thing about this place is my kids being entertained watching the chef. Stuck at a table with strangers who smelled of pot, the dressing on the salad was so awful you didn't want to eat the salad, the other food was mediocre (marginally better than Panda Express), and the "cocktails" tasted like straight up alcohol with no other flavor. For the same price I could have had an amazing meal elsewhere. What a waste of money. Save yourself. Go elsewhere.

Our server Jessica was amazing! Great service great food! I would recommend this place again

I am revisiting this location for the second time, having been underwhelmed during my initial visit with friends. On this occasion, I have brought my children, and regrettably, the experience has been even more disappointing. As it happens, today is my birthday, and my children specifically requested to dine here to witness the fire display. Unfortunately, our chef failed to impress for the second time, with the only attempted trick being unsuccessful. This has somewhat marred my special day, particularly in comparison to the adjacent table, which is also celebrating a birthday and appears to be having a great time. The service has been slow, prompting me to write this review while waiting. It is evident that the chefs require further training before performing. I will not be returning to this establishment and will seek alternative hibachi restaurants. This location does not meet expectations. The only person who made me feel special was the waiter who took the effort to sing for me. Not worth $158 for burnt shrimp and bland steak! He splashed oil on my suede jacket. Not coming back again! QR code manager was passing around doesnt work!

8/24/23 The only reason Zach and I came to eat at Benihana's was because he had a birthday certificate (his birthday was in July and the certificate was due to expire by the end of August). We had a reservation for 8:15PM. We waited about 15 minutes before being seated with two other parties. My parents had come to Benihana's before and commented that it's just a one time dinner with no need to go back...and after my experience at Benihana's I couldn't agree more. There's a definite appeal to Benihana's for the theatrical portion as the chef twirls his cooking utensils as they cook for you. The food itself though is abysmal and it's too Americanized to be considered real Asian cuisine. It's also super noisy inside, and it just felt weird to be seated with other people we didn't know. Here's what we got: - Yakisoba with chicken (mine) - Emperor's feast: filet mignon and chicken breast grilled (his) The entire table was started with soup that had mushrooms in it and I believe in a beef broth. It was very watery and the mushrooms were not cooked. After that, small bowls of salad were given out and I was quite disgusted by the dressing they put on it because it kinda looked like vomit. Turns out it's some weird salad dressing made of ginger and citrus. Zach said it tasted fine, so I passed my salad over to him. The next 10-15 minutes, the chef cooks everyone's order along with veggies. Everyone got fried rice (some with chicken, some without). As I was watching him cook, the chef was too generous with the soy sauce and the butter. I said out loud "Please stop" and everyone (Zach included) looked and laughed at me like I was crazy. The fried rice was more rice than anything with some egg, chicken and veggies. The chicken itself was dry. The yakisoba noodles were decently good. Vanilla, chocolate or sherbet ice cream was served as dessert. I had Zach's scoop of vanilla ice cream since he doesn't like sweets. Overall, if you wanna try Benihana's, just try it ONCE cuz that's all you really need.

*Parking: Free complimentary valet parking *Experience: This was my first time going to Benihana and I was super excited since I've always seen the commercials with the cool grill and tricks. I was really looking forward to the show, but we didn't get any of that. We got a young, part-time chef that didn't want to be there and vented about his life. The only thing we got was a heart shaped fried rice for Valentine's Day and he lit the onions on fire. It was very low effort. Even his "choo-choos" was low energy as he pushed the onions across the teppanyaki grill. *Food: I got the land and sea. My husband got the chateaubrean filet mignon. The scallops had a weird taste to it. It tasted like soap and I got a stomachache after. My husband was supposed to get 8oz of steak but the chef just stir fried everyone's steak together and allocated the portion however he wanted. So we over paid for the meal cause it wasn't even what we ordered. The fried rice was super bland. The onion soup tasted like something you'd get from a carton at the market. The salad was nothing spectacular. The green tea ice cream in the end was super cheap where it was light green with no tea flavor. Our meal was supposed to come with hot green tea but we never got that. Overall, we paid $150 for food that was worse than Panda Express.

We made a reservation for 8pm on a Saturday. We arrived at 7:55. Our table was finally ready at 8:55. There is something very wrong with your system. If this was a special occasion, you would have ruined it.

It's always great coming to Benihana's! Such a treat for me and the family/kids! Ruben is an unbelievable chef, always cooks the food to perfection! Sylvia is a super attentive waitress, always so kind. Grace and Rose are always accommodating and want to make sure we're happy.

Two weeks ago I made a reservation, 8:15 pm. We arrived at 7:50pm not worried about having to be seated until 8:30pm due to it being so packed. 9:30pm, 9:30PM!!!! Is when we finally get called to be seated! Now I understand, it's a holiday, but what is the point of reserving seats if we aren't going to be seated around that time!?

This Benihana is great! I was shocked that it was so packed at 12:00pm on a Saturday. Glad we made a reservation. The food was soooo freaking good. I got steak but got to try the shrimp too (woo!). No more throwing pieces of meat into diners' mouths these days. Sad :( But they did the other stuff like the onion on fire and they had a train whistle and catching egg shells in the hat. Our chef was so fun and interactive. The only thing I wasn't excited to watch was how much butter there was in everything. Sheesh. It was A LOT. Obviously everything tasted great though. Anyway, great service, food, and ambiance. Also would recommend bringing some cash because they have a required valet.

I can't believe how great the experience was this time. I've been coming to this Benihana's for a long time and I'm used to the same service. First we stopped off at the bar and had a couple drinks with friends. The bartender and staff there were great. This time our cook was James and this dude was on fire. He did some things that I had not seen before and cooked everything to perfection. This dude definitely knows his stuff and is accommodating to your needs. And above all he's friendly and he's got a great attitude. I had the filet mignon and lobster tail. I have never had ordered medium rare, and had it perfectly cooked to perfection. So much so, that I didn't dare dip it in any sauces! Next time you make reservations, ask for James and tip him well. Thank you James, hope to see you guys soon.