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Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FL, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL

Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FL

3.8
3.8
3512 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 71 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Child-friendly
Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Sun 11:00–23:00 Wed, Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (954) 776-0111
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Spice up your next gathering with Benihana catering! Our perfectly portioned hibachi entrees, sides, and sushi platters are guaranteed to wow your guests. Place your order at least 3 hours in advance and indulge in a full flavor experience. https://www.benihana.com/catering/

What 3,512 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Fort Lauderdale offers a dynamic dining experience with "delicious food" and entertaining chefs like Kamal and Gregory, who make celebrations special. While some diners report wait times and service inconsistencies, the vibrant atmosphere, "great family option," and "amazing atmosphere and food" keep guests coming back.

3,512 Reviews
  1. Lloyd

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    A complete miss, utterly disappointed the cook did nothing at all but cook the meal. He DID NOT set the tone NOR DID HE DO ANY TRICKS not one nothing and IT WAS MY DAUGHTER'S 20 birthday. I spoke to the manager who offer the most ridiculous insulting discount of $14 on a $200 bill what a disgusting shame. I have been there many times throughout the years shame shame shema on you. Be careful when you go as you may get a cook that trully offer nothing in the form of dinning experience.

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  2. GG

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A great place to celebrate my husband's birthday. Lots to observe between courses.

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  3. Jason

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good for a group lunch. Make sure to ask for the lunch menu. It's extremely discounted from the regular menu they place at your seat.
    Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FLResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Jason, Thank you for choosing to dine at Benihana - Fort Lauderdale during your group lunch. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service, and found our lunch menu to be a great deal. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly take it into consideration as we continually strive to provide the best value to our guests. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  4. Steve

    Fort Lauderdale

    17 reviews

    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Went for my Birthday, our water Joe was great. The chef, if you want to call him that, was terrible. He spun an egg, wow. You go to Benihana for cooking experience. He did nothing but spin an egg. That all I have to say! Probably won't come back. We had been going there since you opened in the 70s. Disappointing!
    Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FLResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Steve! Thank you for choosing Benihana - Fort Lauderdale for your birthday celebration. We're glad you enjoyed the service and the quality of our chef. However, we're sorry to hear that the overall experience was not up to the mark. Your feedback is valuable and we'll take it into consideration as we continually strive to improve our guests' experiences. We appreciate your patronage over the years and hope we can serve you again in the future. Best, The Management Team

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  5. Yvette

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to see the boat parade and the food was great as well!
    Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FLResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Yvette! Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the boat parade and food at Benihana - Fort Lauderdale. Your satisfaction is our top priority and it's wonderful to know that our food made a positive impression on you. We appreciate your feedback on the value and we'll strive to make it even better for you next time. We look forward to serving you again soon. - The Management Team

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  6. Mindy

    Fort Lauderdale

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for the Winterfest Boat Show special. Great Happy Hour first with lots of shrimp, crab, and sushi and delicious specialty drinks. Then we had a lively hibachi experience and ate steak and lobster. The meal ended with pumpkin pie and ice cream. Lots of food left over for takeout. We then went outside to seats set up to watch the stunning boat parade. Absolutely great experience all around!
    Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FLResponded 7 days ago
    Hey Mindy! Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Boat Show Happy Hour, shrimp, crab, sushi, steak, lobster, and dessert. We're glad that our Happy Hour food, hibachi experience, and boat parade were satisfying highlights of your visit. We're also glad that you found value in your experience with us. We look forward to your next visit for more great food and memorable experiences! Best, Benihana - Fort Lauderdale Management Team.

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  7. Tarryn

    Fort Lauderdale

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience for the Winterfest Boat Parade. The entire staff from front of house to the back of house to the management staff were extremely friendly & helpful. They really went above and beyond!

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  8. Rhonda

    VIP

    Miami

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fabulous service! Food was good. Too noisy and hard to enjoy. I don’t mind the chefs it’s the loud people.
    Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FLResponded on 15 December 2024
    Thanks for the review, Rhonda! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our service and food at Benihana - Fort Lauderdale. We're sorry to hear that the noise level and atmosphere detracted from your overall experience. We appreciate your feedback and will definitely take it into consideration for future improvements. We hope to serve you again soon for a more peaceful dining experience.

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  9. randall

    VIP

    Naples

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Had a fun time out for lunch! We loved Alexis’s attitude, recommendations, and the ease to understand the menu with his guidance made everything all the better. Plus the birthday song was great… even though he said he is still learning the Japanese part he brought the right people to lead it out to the end! Extra thanks to Joe and Ariana and I think Sam for the happy birthday! That was most exciting… that tambourine beat was sick! 😝 Thank you Jeffry for your excellent hibachi skills! (If you hear here request Jeffery I think he’s Latino and super funny!) You were all amazing! We will certainly be back soon! Thank you all!
    Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FLResponded on 11 December 2024
    Thanks for visiting us, Randall! We're thrilled to hear you had a fun time out for lunch at Benihana - Fort Lauderdale. It's great to know that our team's recommendations, menu suggestions, and service met your expectations. We're also glad you enjoyed the birthday song and our hibachi skills. We strive to provide a memorable experience for all our guests and your kind words are a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  10. Silvana

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whole experience was great. Thank you so much!
    Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FLResponded on 10 December 2024
    Hey Silvana! Thanks for visiting us at Benihana - Fort Lauderdale! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience and it's great to know that we were able to do that for you. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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FAQs

Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FL does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FL is rated 3.8 stars by 3512 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 71 times today

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Google Map for Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FL

276 E Commercial Blvd, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL 33308

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Intracoastal Waterway
  • Area
    Lauderdale by the Sea
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Sun 11:00–23:00 Wed, Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer complimentary valet parking during lunch and dinner Monday – Sunday.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (954) 776-0111
  • Catering
    Spice up your next gathering with Benihana catering! Our perfectly portioned hibachi entrees, sides, and sushi platters are guaranteed to wow your guests. Place your order at least 3 hours in advance and indulge in a full flavor experience. https://www.benihana.com/catering/
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