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Benihana - Cupertino, CA, Cupertino, CA

Benihana - Cupertino, CA

3.9
3.9
5043 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 117 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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (408) 253-1221
  • 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/
  • Area
    Cupertino
  • Cross Street
    Wolfe Road & Vallco Parkway / Stevens Creek Blvd.
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Offers

  • $39 TASTE OF BENIHANA

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 am - 10:00 pm,Mon - Wed - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm,Thu - Fri - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm,Sat - 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    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
  • FLAVORS IN FULL BLOOM

    7 Mar 2025 - 2 June 2025
    Sun - 11:00 am - 10:00 pm,Mon - Wed - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm,Thu - Fri - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm,Sat - 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Spring into the season with our newest drink offerings—Dragon Bloom Margarita, Pink Paradise, and Sweet Heat Paloma—available for a limited time only!

    FLAVORS IN FULL BLOOM photo
  • WAGYU OF THE WORLD MENU

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 am - 10:00 pm,Mon - Wed - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm,Thu - Fri - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm,Sat - 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    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

What 5,043 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Most Booked

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Cupertino is a lively spot known for its interactive and entertaining chefs, with some standout performances by "chef Marvin" and "chef Sky." Guests appreciate its "amazing service" and "delicious food." However, the reservation system needs improvement as many diners experience "long waits" despite having booked in advance.

5,043 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a birthday celebration and it was great. Delicious food and great service!
    Benihana - Cupertino, CAResponded today
    Dear Guest! Thanks for the feedback! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your birthday celebration at Benihana - Cupertino, CA. It's wonderful to know that our food was a hit and that our service met your expectations. We strive to provide the best for our guests and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  2. Paul

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my girlfriend's first ever Benihana experience and it did not disappoint. Our chef Cristian made lots of miscues, but he recovered well so my girlfriend did not notice. I always enjoy a delicious meal at Benihana, thank you.
    Benihana - Cupertino, CAResponded today
    Hi Paul, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your girlfriend's first experience at Benihana was a memorable one. We're sorry to hear about the mistakes made by our chef, but we're glad to know that he recovered well and that your experience was enjoyable. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we're grateful for your support. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best regards, The Management Team at Benihana - Cupertino, CA

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  3. Les

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone should experience Benihana at least once in their lifetime. However, we keep coming back because we just love the food. I don't think I've ever been disappointed since my first meal at a Benihana restaurant in Atlanta, GA in 1975.
    Benihana - Cupertino, CAResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Les, Thank you so much for your kind words and the 5-star rating! We're thrilled to hear that we've become a staple in your life and that you love our food. We always strive to provide the best dining experience possible, so your feedback is greatly appreciated. We're also glad to know that you've had memorable meals at our restaurants throughout your life, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Benihana - Cupertino, CA! Best, The Management Team

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  4. Winnie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    I made a reservation for 6:30pm and didn’t get seated until 1 hour later. When I checked in for my reservation the hostess never told me they were 1 hour behind schedule. If I have known, I would have not waited. I kept checking in every 15 mins and the hostess kept telling my table will be ready soon. Why make a reservation when my party and I still had to wait 1 hour before getting seated!! Our server as ok. He was quick taking our order and bringing our drinks, soup and salad out at a reasonable time but he never came back to refill our drinks.
    Benihana - Cupertino, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Hey Winnie, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Cupertino, CA. It's our goal to provide timely service and it's clear we fell short during your visit. We understand how frustrating it can be to wait, especially when you've made a reservation. We assure you that we will address this issue with our team to ensure it doesn't happen again. We appreciate your understanding and patience, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Best, The Management Team

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We waited an HOUR for our table even with a reservation. Our food was ok but we were so hungry and it was so loud it was hard to enjoy the atmosphere for our birthday person. I won’t be going back to this location again
    Benihana - Cupertino, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Guest! Thanks for the feedback. We're sorry to hear that you had a less than satisfactory experience at our restaurant. We understand how important special occasions are and we apologize for the delay and the noise level. We're also sorry to hear that you found our food just okay. We always aim to provide excellent service and delicious meals, and it seems we fell short during your visit. Your feedback is valuable to us and we will certainly use it to improve. We hope you'll reconsider visiting us again in the future.

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  6. Kimberly

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I had a great time. We were quickly seated and our server was always available and on top of drink refills. He was very friendly and knowledgable. Our chef, Heli (I hope I remember his name correctly) was great. We had two young kids with us and he interacted with them during the dinner. Overall, experience was wonderful and food was terrific.
    Benihana - Cupertino, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Kimberly! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had a great time at Benihana - Cupertino, CA. It's wonderful to know that our team was attentive and friendly, and that you enjoyed the interaction with our chef. We're especially pleased that our team was able to meet your young kids' needs. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Robert and the GM were phenomenal. Unfortunately we had to wait 45+ minutes to be seated even though we had a reservation.
    Benihana - Cupertino, CAResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Guest! Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed our service and food, but we're sorry for the wait you experienced despite having a reservation. We understand how frustrating that can be and we're working on improving our seating system to avoid such delays. We hope to see you again soon for a more seamless experience. Best, The Management Team

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  8. Rebecca

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience for my first time guests. They enjoyed it!
    Benihana - Cupertino, CAResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Rebecca! We're thrilled to hear that you and your first-time guests had an amazing experience at Benihana - Cupertino, CA. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed your time with us and found our food and service to be top-notch. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back for more enjoyable experiences.

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  9. Nicole

    Unspecified

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I was seated very quickly and orders were taken almost immediately. I was seated right by the kitchen and that area smelled like mildew which was hard to ignore. The drinks and appetizers came out rather quickly. The experience took a turn once the chef came out. Noticed while the chef handled and served the food that his nails were very dirty. He continued to cough and touch his face mask then the food throughout the dinner which was disturbing and left a dent in the overall experience. The waiter also brought the check out prematurely before my entire order was served.
    Benihana - Cupertino, CAResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Nicole, We appreciate your feedback and sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered. Cleanliness and food safety are our top priorities, and we are deeply concerned about your observations regarding the chef’s hygiene. We will address this matter immediately with our team to ensure proper food handling standards are followed. Additionally, we regret the premature check delivery and any discomfort caused by the seating arrangement. Your experience does not reflect our standards, and we would love the opportunity to make things right. Please reach out to us directly so we can address your concerns.

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  10. Anu

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    There is no point in reservation if we had to get seated 57 mins late
    Benihana - Cupertino, CAResponded 6 days ago
    Hey Anu, we're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Cupertino, CA. It's certainly not the standard of service we aim to provide. We understand how frustrating it can be to wait, especially when you have a reservation. We appreciate your patience and your feedback. We're taking your comments to heart and will work on improving our seating arrangements and timing. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it up to you. Regards, The Management Team.

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FAQs

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

Benihana - Cupertino, CA is rated 3.9 stars by 5043 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
7:00 pm
Booked 117 times today

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Google Map for Benihana - Cupertino, CA

2074 Vallco Parkway, Cupertino, CA 95014

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Wolfe Road & Vallco Parkway / Stevens Creek Blvd.
  • Area
    Cupertino
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (408) 253-1221
  • 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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