Benihana - Santa Monica, CA

Name: Benihana - Santa Monica, CA
Address: 1447 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA, United States, 90401
Telephone: (310) 260-1423
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4

4.0

4098 Reviews

$30 and under

Japanese

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2 people

28 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 97 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/

Location
1447 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Area
Santa Monica
Cross Street
Between Broadway and 4th St
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

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What 4,098 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

Loved For

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.

4,098 Reviews

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 4098 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

28 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 97 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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

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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Benihana - Santa Monica, CA

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