Restaurants near Hilton Phoenix Chandler

I had been looking forward to bringing my children to Benihana for the first time for an entertaining Christmas Eve dinner experience, but did not get all of what I expected. The food was very good and so was the service and ambiance. I never had to ask the friendly and helpful server to refill water glasses. Orders were taken, plates were cleared, and desserts and drinks were delivered warmly and efficiently. What more could I expect? Well, *how* the chef prepares the food is a significant part of the Benihana experience, and this visit did not deliver in that regard. The chef seemed very much to be following a script and performing motions by rote. The food preparation was somewhat robotic, and I was disappointed that I couldn’t understand the chef much of the time due to an accent and a quiet voice vs. the background noise.. Looking around, I could see tables with chefs who seemed engaging and energetic, just as I had experienced at previously. Had this been my first visit I probably would not return - the price you pay is not worth it without the entertainment.

Everything was perfect! From the table that we requested to the excellent server to the wine and food. Your establishment knows how to make an evening out go smoothly! Thank you!

Great food and excellent service. We especially enjoyed the amazing desserts.

We had reservations and were seated promptly even though they were slammed by the typical pre-Christmas rush of customers. Our server Emma came not long after we were seated and everything went great after that. We placed our order, the food was great and the service was remarkable fast for how busy they were.

Good spot to watch favorite team and food and service are good