Benihana - Burlingame, CA

4 (5194)

$30 and under

Japanese

1496 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA 94010

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2 people

7 Jul 2025

23:30

Booked 49 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Lively
Child-friendly

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, Steakhouse, Sushi
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
Phone number
(650) 342-5202
Website
https://www.benihana.com/
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/
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1496 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA 94010
Area
Burlingame
Parking details
Valet
Entertainment
Our chefs will dazzle you with their culinary cooking magic that will amaze your eye as well as your appetite.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine

Experiences

NEW! 45-Minute Power Lunch | Starting at $15.95
Multiple dates available
Introducing our new Power Lunch — a hibachi meal served in 45 minutes or less, guaranteed.* Or your meal is on us! Includes: Benihana Onion Soup or Benihana Salad Hibachi Vegetable Rice Hibachi Vegetables Signature Dipping Sauces Entrée Options: $15.95 – Chicken, Shrimp, or Tofu $19.95 – Filet Mignon or NY Strip Let the host know you're here for the 45-Minute Power Lunch upon check in. *The 45-Minute Power Lunch is available Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 3 PM, in the dining room only. No substitutions or modifications are allowed. All guests seated at a Power Lunch-designated table must order from the Power Lunch menu. This experience includes limited tableside entertainment. Offer available at participating Benihana locations only.

Offers

$39 TASTE OF BENIHANA
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 22:00,Fri - Sat - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 23:00
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.
SIP INTO SUMMER
3 Jun 2025 - 1 Sept 2025
Sun - Thu - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 22:00,Fri - Sat - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 23:00
Enjoy our newest seasonal drink lineup: The Summer Passion Margarita, Blue Energy Mojito, and Sake To Me Colada—available for a limited time only. Cheers to bold flavors and sunny vibes! Ask your server for details—select offerings can be served as a mocktail or in our shareable punch bowl!
WAGYU OF THE WORLD MENU
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 22:00,Fri - Sat - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 23:00
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!

What 5,194 people are saying

Benihana - Burlingame, CA reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.0

4.0 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.0Service
4.0Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Peninsula
Child-friendly
Peninsula
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Benihana in Burlingame, CA offers a lively dining experience with "delicious food" and "great service." Guests enjoy the entertaining chefs and beautiful bay views. However, frequent delays in seating and reservations are a concern. Despite these issues, many appreciate the "friendly staff" and find the experience "fun for special occasions."

5,194 Reviews

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Esther
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Came for lunch and sat for over an hour and 10 minutes waiting for a chef to arrive to cook. The people who came after us waited even longer and were visibly upset. Not once did our waitress come and check on us at all nor did she even have a smile on her face. Love Benihana but service was just terrible.
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Tiana
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Party of 4 with autistic toddler. It was a great experience! My toddler was having the time of her life. It was our first time there and the staff was very helpful understanding the menu. Will be back again!
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kristin
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
2.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The food remains the same as it has been however, the time that it takes for the chef to start has continued to get worse. I understand that they may be short staffed, but it has been this way for years now. When checking in at the front for a reservation, you are told to have a seat and to let them know once everyone in your party has arrived. WHY? Why if its going t take over an hour for the chef to attend to you? The table next to use waited for over an hour for a chef and when he cooked for the table, he rushed everything and threw literally all the foods on the grill. Considering how much ppl spend to dine here, I would expect more. If you are short on staff-modify things on the front end so your customers are not affected.
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Amy VIP
San Francisco Bay Area15 reviews
4.0
Dined on 30 June 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Our family had fun watching our dinner being prepared. Fun experience for everyone.
Benihana - Burlingame, CAResponded 7 days ago
Dear Amy, we're glad to hear that your recent visit to Benihana - Burlingame, CA was a hit! Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a positive review. We look forward to your return!
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Kareem
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
2.0
Dined on 29 June 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Wasn’t what I remembered. Have not been in a couple years but show was lackluster at best and food was not great either. Honestly don’t think I’ll go back anytime soon. A lot better choices around for a lot less money.
Benihana - Burlingame, CAResponded 7 days ago
Dear Guest, we're sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and would love to learn more about how we can improve. Please feel free to reach out to us directly to discuss your visit. Go to our "Contact Us" page on our website.
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Elizabeth
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Appetizers , Drinks, variety’s meal selections all is good & simply delicious
Benihana - Burlingame, CAResponded 7 days ago
Dear Elizabeth, it was great to have you dine with us at Benihana - Burlingame, CA! We appreciate your kind words and are so happy to know you had a wonderful experience. Hope to see you again soon!
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Camille
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and even better food. Went for a birthday and we all had a great time.
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Ariana VIP
Los Angeles14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great views, great service and delicious food with entertainment!!
Benihana - Burlingame, CAResponded 7 days ago
Dear Ariana, we're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time at Benihana - Burlingame, CA. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we're grateful for your positive review. We hope to see you again soon!
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Kevin
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
4.0
Dined on 23 June 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
The Chef and our sever were fantastic ! Food basically is what I expected and was ok. The only reason for not giving a higher rating is because the place is really outdated now.
Benihana - Burlingame, CAResponded on 25 June 2025
Dear Kevin, thank you for choosing Benihana - Burlingame, CA for your dining experience. We're grateful for your review and pleased to hear that you enjoyed your visit. We look forward to having you with us again!
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Shawn
Unspecified1 review
3.0
Dined on 22 June 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We felt rushed. And it wasn’t a pleasant experience.
Benihana - Burlingame, CAResponded on 25 June 2025
Dear valued guest, thank you for your feedback. We're sorry that your experience didn't meet expectations. We'd love the opportunity to improve and provide a better visit next time. Please reach out to us by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website.
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FAQs

Benihana - Burlingame, CA does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Benihana - Burlingame, CA is rated 4 stars by 5194 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

7 Jul 2025

23:30

Booked 49 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Benihana - Burlingame, CA

1496 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA 94010

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Burlingame
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Steakhouse, Sushi
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Our chefs will dazzle you with their culinary cooking magic that will amaze your eye as well as your appetite.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.benihana.com/
Phone number
(650) 342-5202
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/

Benihana - Burlingame, CA

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

NEW! 45-Minute Power Lunch | Starting at $15.95

Offers

$39 TASTE OF BENIHANA

SIP INTO SUMMER

WAGYU OF THE WORLD MENU

Menu

What 5,194 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Benihana - Burlingame, CA offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Benihana - Burlingame, CA restaurant rated?

Is Benihana - Burlingame, CA currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information