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

Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FL

3.4
3.4
3579 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 44 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout

Offers

  • $39 TASTE OF BENIHANA

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 22:00,Fri - Sat - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 23:00
    Enjoy the flavors of our signature hibachi with an exclusive five-course meal for just $39 per person. Enjoy our fan favorites like our fried rice, hibachi steak or tender chicken, Benihana soup and signature salad, fresh sushi,  homemade dipping sauces, and more! Menu available Monday through Sunday in the bar and lounge area for dine-in only. Not available with any other promotions, discounts or promotions, including the birthday certificates. Tax and gratuity are not included. 

    $39 TASTE OF BENIHANA photo
  • WAGYU OF THE WORLD MENU

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 22:00,Fri - Sat - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 23:00
    Experience our newly added six-course Wagyu of the World menu! The unique menu features mouthwatering premium cuts along with flavorful pairings like our Benihana soup and salad, hibachi vegetables, mushrooms, steamed rice and more.  Ask your server for more details. Reserve now!

    WAGYU OF THE WORLD MENU photo
  • FLAVORS IN FULL BLOOM

    7 Mar 2025 - 2 Jun 2025
    Sun - Thu - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 22:00,Fri - Sat - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 23:00
    Spring into the season with our newest drink offerings—Dragon Bloom Margarita, Pink Paradise, and Sweet Heat Paloma—available for a limited time only!

What 3,579 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.4
3.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 3.3Service
  • 3.2Ambience
  • 3.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Fort Lauderdale offers a delightful dining experience. Despite some service delays, the food consistently impresses with its "tasty" and "delicious" offerings. The ambiance, notably the views of the intracoastal waterway, enhances the overall experience. Guests appreciate the entertaining chefs and "friendly" staff, making it a great choice for celebrations.

3,579 Reviews
  1. angie

    VIP

    Miami

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We had 6:30pm Thursday night reservation for a party of 3, we arrived and had to wait 10 minutes which was not bad, we were seated for a the hibachi table. Our server did not greet us for another 15 minutes or so, when she arrived you could barely hear her talk, so mumbled her words. She took our drink order. Then disappeared for quite some time, brought our drinks, took our food order. It was not a crowded evening at all, maybe 8 tables were occupied. When she brought over our soup bowl, she placed on our dinner plate. Then the salad was brought out and again placed on our dinner plate. In our order two of us had the Specialty 6 course meal which included Green Tea, which was never mentioned or brought out. The cook was amazing, he started prepping the food, but then noticed he was placing the cooked food on our dinner plates that were holding the Soup and Salad that was brought over a serving tray. I said to someone walking by, if they can bring us new plates, becuase our server was no where to be seen. After eating, we all sat there for about 15 ish minutes and our server never came back. The other party at our table got up and walked to the front to request their check. Our meals included ice cream so we sat and wait. It was apparent that she was not coming back so we did the same. I had food left over food, so I needed a togo box. long story short, she was a horrible server. At the front when we requested our check she appeared, with her handle held device to check out. I mentioned to the Hostess the service was horrible, she asked why... i said LACK OF SERVICE. Not attentive at all, if it were a busy night then completely understanable... it was not.

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  2. Mark

    Fort Lauderdale

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Normally have a good time there, but this time it was not the best it could be. They seemed to have forgotten us and took over an hour for them to get our table going. The food which is typically ok seemed to have too much of butter or oil (not sure which), and left an after taste in my mouth. I will not be returning to this location
    Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FLResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Mark. We're truly sorry to hear about your less than satisfactory experience at Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FL. We strive to provide top-notch service and delicious food to all our guests, and it seems we fell short this time. We apologize for the delay and the quality of food. We value your feedback and will use it to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right. Best regards, The Management Team

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  3. James

    Indiana

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We go for the food. The place hasn't been remodeled since it was built as far as I can tell and it shows. It is really noisy. Parking is provided which in Lauderdale is a blessing, you just tip the valet. The prices used to be a bargain, but now I'd say they are roughly fair, maybe a bit high.
    Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FLResponded 4 days ago
    Hey James, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoy our food and appreciate the noise level at Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FL. We understand your concerns about the atmosphere and the parking. We always strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience for our guests. We'll certainly take your feedback into consideration as we continually work on improving. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience. Best regards, The Management Team

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  4. Sonji

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It's a nice place to dine. It's not for the romantic and quiet spirit. Very family oriented.
    Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FLResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Sonji! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FL. We understand that it's not the quiet and romantic atmosphere we aim for, but we're glad you found our place family-oriented. We're always striving to provide a great experience for our guests and your feedback is invaluable to us. We hope to welcome you back soon.

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  5. Richard

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Waited two hours for our food, we barely got service getting our drinks 3 drinks in 2 hours. When the chef did come he argued with another guest almost right away then disappeared. Food itself was over done and disorganized we didn’t get half of what we were supposed to. Save your money go somewhere else
    Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FLResponded on 22 February 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Richard. We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FL. It's clear that we didn't meet your expectations, and for that, we apologize. We understand how frustrating it can be to wait for your meal and not get the service you expect. We also regret that the food didn't meet your taste. We assure you that this is not the standard we strive to provide. Your comments are valuable to us, and we will work on improving these areas. We hope you will give us another chance to provide a better dining experience.

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  6. Ellen

    VIP

    Washington DC

    36 reviews

    1.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Kept us waiting for our 7pm table for a full half hour. Then once sat. Waited another 20 for chef. This seems to b benihanas MO. Everyone we talk to says they keep u waiting. A 7:30 pm turned into an 8:30. Too long
    Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FLResponded on 20 February 2025
    Hey Ellen, we're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FL. We understand how frustrating it can be to wait, especially when you're looking forward to a meal. We're committed to providing excellent service and we're sorry we fell short this time. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide the quality dining experience we're known for. Best, The Management Team

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  7. Jeffrey

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I would not go to this Benihana. It is understaffed and not a great experience. It is definitely not family friendly. The food, when it came, was good (who doesn’t love fried rice)….We sat for an hour with 3 little kids before our food came. Also know for big groups there is a tip automatically included (no one mentioned this to me). I inadvertently added a 20% tip on top of the terrible service. The only bright spot was that our chef, Ricardo, was great.
    Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FLResponded on 18 February 2025
    Hello Jeffrey, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FL. We understand that our service did not meet your expectations, especially with the wait time and the service charge. We also regret that the food did not live up to your expectations. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us identify areas where we can improve. We're glad to hear that you found our fried rice to be good and that you appreciated our chef's service. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future to show you the Benihana experience we're known for. Best regards, Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FL Management Team

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  8. Cheryl

    Detroit

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The food is always tasty, but the noise level was through the roof.
    Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FLResponded on 18 February 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Cheryl. We're glad to hear that you enjoy our food at Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FL. However, we're sorry to hear that the noise level was a concern for you. We're always working on improving the dining experience for our guests and your feedback is invaluable. We hope to see you again soon and promise a more comfortable and enjoyable experience. Best regards, Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FL Management Team

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  9. paul

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Had 7:15 reservation didn’t get seated till Almost 8:42 Not even a hey I’m sorry but now I know why they have armed security there. Beni rolling in his grave I’m sorry
    Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FLResponded on 17 February 2025
    Hey Paul, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FL. We understand how frustrating it can be to wait, especially when you have a reservation. We're sorry for the delay and any inconvenience it may have caused you. We also apologize for any confusion about our security arrangements. We assure you that we take security very seriously and we will review our processes to ensure better communication in the future. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Best, The Management Team

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  10. trish

    Fort Lauderdale

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience as we went there for my husband birthday. Ambience was good and this location by far is my favorite. We were over looking the water which was very nice. The only thing I thought was not so great, I thought they would have done something nice for a birthday and nothing. But that’s ok, it still was good.
    Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FLResponded on 17 February 2025
    Hello Trish, We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience celebrating your husband's birthday at Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FL! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the ambiance and our location, especially overlooking the water. We're sorry to hear that there was nothing in particular to mark the special occasion. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly take it into consideration for future celebrations. Thank you for choosing us for your husband's birthday and we hope to see you again soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FL is rated 3.4 stars by 3579 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 44 times today
Google Map for Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
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