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Benihana - Santa Monica, CA, Santa Monica, CA

Benihana - Santa Monica, CA

4.2
4.2
4067 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 78 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • 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–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (310) 260-1423
  • 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/
  • 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

What 4,067 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Westside

    Child-friendly

  • Westside

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Santa Monica is a lively spot known for its entertaining "meal and a show" experience, perfect for celebrations. Guests rave about the "great chefs" and "amazing food," though some mention "unpredictable wait times." Despite occasional service hiccups, the "fun atmosphere" and "delicious dishes" keep patrons returning.

4,067 Reviews
  1. Nick

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    In my experience, Benihana has been on a steady decline. I love hibachi and the dining concept. But each time I go here, the food is a little worse, the organization worse, the service a little worse. We had a 6.30pm reservation, arrived on time but only sat at table at 7.30. It took until 8pm before any food activity started. They got the order wrong, the chef was disorganized and his skill in preparing the food was average. he had a few tricks, but they weren't focused on cooking skills. Overall, a disappointing experience.
    Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Nick! We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Santa Monica. We strive to provide our guests with exceptional service and delicious food, and it's clear we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration as we continually work to improve our restaurant. 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. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best, The Management Team

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  2. Nargis

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Don't want to post public comment
    Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Nargis! Thanks for the review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our food and service at Benihana - Santa Monica. We understand that posting comments on our public profile may have been a bit of a hassle. We're always striving to provide the best experience for our guests, and your feedback helps us do that. We hope to see you again soon.

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  3. Dana

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Going Early has its perks, of no waiting and good service! Now you need to do that at any time!
    Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Dana! Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your early visit to Benihana - Santa Monica. We understand that waiting can sometimes be frustrating and we're glad you appreciated our good service. We're always striving to provide the best value and your feedback helps us in that regard. We hope to see you again soon!

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  4. Terrence J

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Server/Entertainer Food is excellent and cooking experience is always fun.
    Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Terrence! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fun cooking experience at Benihana - Santa Monica. It's wonderful to know that our food and service met your expectations. We strive to provide an excellent dining experience for all our guests. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The restaurant had max 10 customers and we have been waited for at least 40 minutes for rolls. I was about to go when they bring our lunch. Food was good . But because of the wait I rushed my lunch to be on time at my appointment. I did not enjoy the moment.
    Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Guest! We're really sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Santa Monica. It's always our goal to provide excellent service and we're disappointed to hear that we fell short during your visit. We understand that waiting can be frustrating and we apologize for the delay in your lunch. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food, but we're sorry that the wait time negatively impacted your overall experience. We appreciate your feedback and will definitely use it to improve our service. 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. We hope you'll give us another chance to serve you better in the future. Best regards, The Management Team

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  6. tamara

    Los Angeles

    149 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    149 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    always consistent. great food and very entertaining!
    Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Tamara! Thank you so much for your kind words and the perfect ratings! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our service entertaining. We always strive to provide a great dining experience for our guests at Benihana - Santa Monica. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon! Best wishes, The Management Team

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  7. april

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Food delicious, staff pleasant and go above and beyond. Everything was great the only thing we didn’t like was how dirty the place was and the girls bathroom.
    Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded 7 days ago
    Dear April! Thanks for the review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our delicious food and found our staff pleasant. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience for all our guests at Benihana - Santa Monica. We regret that you felt otherwise. We take cleanliness very seriously and your feedback is important to us. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience.

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  8. Shahram

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Definitely the worst Benihana I’ve ever been to. They got the wrong order for 4 of the 9 people in our party, all of the steaks were overcooked, and the teppan chef was so poor that on three different instances he sent cooking utensils flying at the members of our party (including flinging a knife at one of the ladies). Will never return.
    Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded on 4 November 2024
    Hello, Shahram! We're really sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at Benihana - Santa Monica. It's very important to us that our guests receive top-notch service, and we regret that we fell short in this instance. We take your feedback seriously and will use it to improve our service. 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. We hope you'll reconsider and give us another chance to serve you better in the future. Best, The Management Team

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  9. sue

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Our reservation was at 7:15pm. We arrived at 7pm and it was packed with large parties impatiently waiting. It seemed to me that they had over booked and were having difficulties fulfilling reservations in a timely fashion. We got seated at 8pm, with two other parties at our table whose reservations were at 7. It took the waitress about 10 minutes to take our drink orders. The cook came to our table around 15 minutes later but couldn't get started because the waitress got the fried rice orders wrong. He needed her to bring more rice but she was nowhere in sight. Once the cook finally got started he gave it his all to be energetic and he put on a great show. However, when serving the food, he gave my husband the colossal shrimp which was part of my meal. Luckily, it was given to my husband and not another guest at our table. We were celebrating my husband's birthday and the entire experience was chaotic and not pleasant. I've noticed thru the years the service and quality of food at Benihana's has declined and not worth the prices they charge. We will not be returning.
    Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded on 30 October 2024
    Thanks for visiting us, Sue! We're truly sorry to hear about your experience at Benihana - Santa Monica. We strive to provide a memorable dining experience for all our guests and we regret that we fell short during your visit. We apologize for the long wait times and the mix-up with your order. Your feedback is invaluable and we'll address these issues with our team to improve our service. 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. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right in the future. Best, The Management Team

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  10. Elena

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a reservation and we were with little kids that are uncontrolled when hungry. We had to wait for a table for 30 minutes and then for a chef for another at least 40. I think they overbooked themselves and then everyone has to wait. I wouldn’t mind if we were just adults but with kids it’s stressful.
    Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded on 28 October 2024
    Hey, Elena! We're really sorry to hear about your experience. We understand how important it is to have a smooth dining experience for families, especially when you have little ones. We apologize for the delay in getting a table and the wait time for the chef. We're glad you enjoyed the food, but we understand that it was not up to the standard you were expecting with the wait. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service. 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.We hope you'll give us another chance to make your family's experience stress-free next time. Best, The Management Team

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FAQs

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Benihana - Santa Monica, CA is rated 4.2 stars by 4067 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 78 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–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • 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
  • 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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