Benihana - Chicago, IL

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   Anyce

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was so nice and they sung me happy birthday and the food was great
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Milwaukee

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   We were seated quickly, the service was good and chef was entertaining. The noise level is high but also to be expected when going to a hibachi place. Overall would go back!
   

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   Natalia

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   While the food was good and the show that comes with it was really entertaining, we had to wait an hour to get the table we MADE A REAERVATION FOR. The front house guy was extra rude and I really question whether he should have that function as his attitude was unacceptable. When I went to ask how much longer we would have to wait for the table that we had reserved after 30 minutes of waiting patiently, he said that if i don’t like to wait that much I can always eat at the bar. Will not be coming back to be treated this way.
   

   Benihana - Chicago, ILResponded 6 days ago

   Thanks for the review, Natalia. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and entertainment at Benihana - Chicago. However, we're truly sorry to hear about your experience with the reservation. We understand how frustrating it can be to wait for a table, especially when you've made a reservation, and we apologize for any discomfort caused. We assure you that this is not the standard of service we aim to provide. Your feedback is important to us and we will certainly look into this matter. We hope you'll give us another chance to serve you better in the future.
   

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   Erik

   Las Vegas

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 12 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Experiencing this place during the holiday season was very nice decorations and scenery. Just made the whole experience even more.
   

   Benihana - Chicago, ILResponded 5 days ago

   Dear Erik! Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the holiday-themed Benihana - Chicago during your visit. We're glad you found our decor and scenery pleasant and our service excellent. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We hope to see you back soon for another wonderful dining experience.
   

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   Jenny

   Chicago

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We loved our experience and especially our chef Sergio was outstanding. He gave special attention to our toddler and the food was amazing! We will be back!
   

   Benihana - Chicago, ILResponded on 10 December 2024

   Thanks for the feedback, Jenny! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had a fantastic time at Benihana - Chicago. It's wonderful to know that our team was able to provide outstanding service and that you enjoyed our food. We're especially glad you felt the value was worth it! We can't wait to welcome you back for another memorable experience.
   

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   Simon

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   8pm reservation on Saturday night. Was told they were 40 mins behind. Got seated at 9:35pm. Waited almost another hour for chef to show up. Was 11:00pm before we got food. We walked out an 8:00pm reservation at 11:50pm. Hostess desk was overwhelmed. Management was clueless. Bad experience.
   

   Benihana - Chicago, ILResponded on 9 December 2024

   Hey, Simon! We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Chicago. We understand how frustrating it can be to wait for a long time, especially when you've made a reservation. We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced, especially with the timing of the service. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we strive to improve our service. We're taking your comments into account and hope to serve you better in the future. Best, The Management Team
   

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   Carey

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Even with a reservation we waited nearly 2 hours to get seated and get our food.
   

   Benihana - Chicago, ILResponded 6 days ago

   Hey Carey! Thanks for visiting us at Benihana - Chicago. We're truly sorry to hear about your experience. It's always our goal to provide prompt service and delicious food, 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 serve you better in the future. Best, The Management Team
   

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   mark

   Indiana

   3 reviews

   1.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Good food, great show by the chef but completely overshadowed by 1hr 15 minute wait for a table after making a reservation, little to no communication as to when we would be seated and not even a free drink for the inconvenience
   

   Benihana - Chicago, ILResponded on 9 December 2024

   Thanks for the review, Mark! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and the chef's show at Benihana - Chicago. However, we're truly sorry to hear about the long wait you experienced and the lack of communication about your reservation. We understand how frustrating that can be, especially when you've made a reservation. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.
   

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   Donna

   Oklahoma City

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 6 December 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We had reservations 2 hours before a show. Because it took so long to seat us and get the service started, I realized we weren’t going to have time to enjoy dinner and get to our show on time. I told the wait staff and offered to leave but they assured me they’d have us out in 45 minutes. We only had time to enjoy 1/3 of what we ordered. The steak was served, the rice was ready as we were putting our coats on to leave and the scallops weren’t even cooking yet. We were charged for the entire meal and it would have been great customer service to at least offer a discount since we notified the staff, were assured we had time for our meal and was only served 1/3 of it.
   

   Benihana - Chicago, ILResponded on 9 December 2024

   Thanks for the review, Donna! We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Chicago. It's clear that we didn't meet your expectations, especially regarding the timing of your reservation and the quality of your meal. We understand how frustrating this must have been for you, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide you with the quality experience you deserve.
   

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    Bruce

    Hawaii

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4

    Normally this Benihana location is good but last visit they really dropped the ball on service. Slow and uncaring all night. Other groups had the same poor experience. Complaints to the manager were met with indifference, which was probably the most frustrating part.
    

    Benihana - Chicago, ILResponded on 2 December 2024

    Dear Bruce! We are sorry to hear about your recent experience at our location. It's clear that we fell short in meeting your expectations, and for that, we sincerely apologize. We're always looking for ways to improve our service, and your feedback is invaluable to us. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right in the future. If you wish to contact us with further details regarding this experience, you may reach us by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website.
    

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