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Benihana - Santa Monica, CA, Santa Monica, CA

Benihana - Santa Monica, CA

4.0
4
4099 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
23:00
Booked 100 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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, Fri–Sun 11:00–23:00 Wed, Thu 11:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (310) 260-1423
  • Website
    https://www.benihana.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, 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/

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What 4,099 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Westside

    Child-friendly

  • Westside

    Good for groups

  • Westside

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Santa Monica is a vibrant spot for celebrations, offering a "meal and a show" experience that's perfect for families. Praised for its entertaining chefs, particularly "chef antonio," and consistent food quality, it's a favorite for birthdays and special occasions. However, some diners note long wait times despite reservations and suggest improvements in service efficiency. Overall, it's a lively venue where the atmosphere shines.

4,099 Reviews

  1. Sam

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    A couple of errors by service staff and chef. Seems that the staff was in a rush to push out than welcoming.

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  2. Derek

    Los Angeles

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is good, experience is fun, but service is terrible. They are definitely understaffed. They also raised the prices again so expect to pay dinner prices at lunch time.

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  3. Beatriz

    Mexico City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Todo bien excepto que aunque teníamos la reservación a una hr tuvimos que esperar otra media hr y cuando nos dieron la mesa unos 45 min para que nos sirvieran fue una locura el tiempo de espera

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  4. Kareem

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was a great experience. We went for Christmas dinner and it was very packed. Unfortunately, reservations were for 8 we started eating 9:45 / 10 . Food quality was great and made up for the wait

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  5. Eliza

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Sadly just an overall bad experience. Really poor service from bartenders. Waited an hour over our reservation time. Small portions for expensive prices and dirty tables.

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  6. christopher

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Chaos. Upselling. Orders messed up waited 45 mins despite reservations.

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  7. Carl Ray

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! Hard working crew on Christmas 🎄

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  8. Spencer

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    It was Christmas and it was extremely busy. You could definitely tell that they were trying to push people through as quickly as possible. Quality of food was fair, but not to the cost of the meals. I was not impressed and I don’t think I’ll go back again.

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  9. Iris

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We were there around 3 pm on Christmas day and the young lady at the front desk was warm, welcoming, and efficient. After checking in early, we only waited a short time for our table. Our server was Joseph and he was also very welcoming and efficient. He made us feel like our business was valuable. He asked numerous times if we needed anything and was prompt to bring whatever was requested. Our chef was Nmemon (spelling??) and he did an excellent job in preparing our food. We come to Benihana's frequently and will continue to do so with employees like Joseph and the front desk hostess. Thanks for an outstanding Christmas dinner.

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  10. Cathy

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Good fresh food. Fun to watch and listen to chef theatrics.

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FAQs

Benihana - Santa Monica, CA does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

Benihana - Santa Monica, CA is rated 4 stars by 4099 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
23:00
Booked 100 times today

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Google Map for Benihana - Santa Monica, CA

1447 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Broadway and 4th St
  • Area
    Santa Monica
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Fri–Sun 11:00–23:00 Wed, Thu 11:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Website
    https://www.benihana.com/
  • Phone number
    (310) 260-1423
  • 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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