Benihana has locations all over the country, and lately I've really fallen in love with their Wagyu beef. Of course, every location has different chefs, so the flavor and preparation can vary slightly, but the quality of the beef has always been excellent. My favorite is the Wagyu ribeye. The meat is incredibly tender and juicy, especially when paired with Benihana's signature dipping sauces. Their chicken fried rice and grilled vegetables are also delicious, and the meal comes with a simple onion soup and salad that complement everything nicely. The price is definitely a little on the expensive side, but in my opinion, it's absolutely worth it. If you're a serious beef lover, instead of always going to those steakhouses everyone recommends online, give Benihana's Wagyu a try. You might be pleasantly surprised! One thing to keep in mind about this particular location: since the mall next door was demolished, finding the restaurant entrance can be a little tricky. You may need some patience finding your way in, but the food is worth the effort!!! 日式鐵板燒Benihana在各地都有分店，我現在愛上他們家的和牛，儘管每家店的廚師不同，所以做出的口味都略有不同；但是牛肉品質一直是非常的棒，尤其是和牛腰眼的肉質鮮嫩，加上Benihana特製調醬，還有他們的雞肉蛋炒飯和時蔬，以及清單的洋蔥湯和沙拉，這價格雖然有一點貴，卻完全物有所值。喜歡吃牛肉的各位老饕，別再去什麼網路推薦的牛排館了。來這裡試試看吧！ 不過這家店自從隔壁的Mall拆了以後，要找到他們家的店門口的確有一點難度，各位可能需要一點耐心！ read more

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Horrible!! This place is horribly ran. Correction, this company is horribly ran. Over booking reservations knowing good and for damn well no one can be seated is a NOT good business. The poor host staff being cornered and berated but angry mobs of hungry guests is sad to watch. Managers too scared to make eye contact, was sad to watch, they all looked so defeated. I dont blame the workers, I blame the Company. It is not their fault that their reservation system that is controlled by corporate is over booking the restaurant. Servers, not so properly trained, just trained monkeys to do the basic sales pitch, take orders and they POOOOOOF! disappear the rest of the meal. Now comes the over priced small portions. Probably why they fill you up with the soups and salad. ALSO small piece of advice, when you ADD On the fried rice for how ever much more, they are supposed to bring you the side of steam rice! (unless you dont want it) the fried rice is an ADDITION not a substitution. So for you rice lovers, get your rice on! you are still paying for it. Chef showman ship is there, not going to blame them for doing their jobs. however they were trained. I regret I did not look this up before my visit, BUT the RODENT and ROACH issues at this location! oh my... I know nature, natures! and she does not discriminate businesses. BUT this place has some major pretty recent violations. You can go see for yourself, look them up. Santa Clara Health Department. Dont have to take my word for it. Overall a once decent place to visit is now a sad dilapidated, smelly, roach and rodent infested shell peddling over priced food with stressed out sad employees. I write this with 20 plus years and going restaurant experience. This is not the kind of review I like to see or write. Some attention needs to be minded here and it needs to start from the top. thank you, bye! read more

Our server messed up our order despite checking the order at the table with each person. We were a party of 7 for a birthday celebration. We had 2 people ordered chicken but only 1 chicken came, the other person got shrimp which is exactly what he is allergic to! Also our server asked if we want fried rice or steamed fried rice with our meal and some thought steamed fried rice is maybe a healthier version of the fried rice and so 6 out of 7 ordered steamed fried rice. In the end 6 got steamed white rice and only 1 got the fried rice. We didn't bother to correct it as it was an extra $8.xx each. Also, we all ordered green tea but 2 never got their tea! Overall the food is ok, the habachi steak was so thin, though. No one helped us with a group picture, but a customer at another table was so nice to offer to take our pictures. The service for the price of the meal is definitely not up to par. My husband left 22% tips nonetheless. 2.5 stars read more

My daughter and I came here for their Power Lunch special, where you get in and out in a guaranteed 45 minutes with lunches starting at $15.95. It's basically a very similar meal to what you'd get if you came for a normal meal, but no theatrics like the onion rings volcano, the pulsing rice heart, or utensils being thrown around in the air. And they cook the fried rice (it comes with veggie fried rice) elsewhere, because it just comes out in bowls. All that's fine - we've seen the show many times. We didn't have a reservation but got seated right away at a table with more people there for a quick lunch. A server took our order and was honest enough to say "get the NY strip" instead of the filet mignon, because the filet was the frozen and people sometimes sent it back. So we got the strip, which was pretty good. What I like is you get veggies with the meal, soup, salad, rice, so it's a complete filling meal. The chef's conversation and grill-side demeanor is pleasant and happy, and the food quality is fine. I mean the meat (even the NY strip) was just OK, didn't seem like Prime level beef, but for the price and all things considered, it was a fairly priced meal that we enjoyed. read more

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Living in the Bay Area for 20yr plus but this is my first time trying Benihana and i really love the experience. The chef kept everyone entertained with the tableside cooking, and the food was fresh and flavorful. The portions were generous, and the fried rice was especially delicious. Service was friendly, though it can be a bit of a wait during busy times. Overall, a great spot for birthdays or special occasions, and I'd definitely come back. read more

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You are definitely going to be paying for an experience when you visit Benihana. Our chef (Wayne), waitress, and wait staff were all wonderful, funny, and kind. The pricing of the food is unreasonable given the amount of food given, however the food wasn't bad, it was just "okay" We ordered the Benihana Trio, along with other sides like the crispy calamari. Crispy calamari was great although it wasn't nearly enough to share between our party of 6. The fried rice is a good and fun option, although it tastes better the day after when the flavors have settled. Filet Mignon steak option was okay but I preferred the regular hibachi steak. Shrimps were good and the chicken was decent. Nothing mind blowing but honestly just mid. If not for the flair from the chef, the food itself would be quite bland, but again you're paying for an experience. We went earlier in the day and dodged the crowd but the vibe is fun. Lots of families, friends and, strangers getting to know each other. But as we left, around 7-7:30 or so, the line was way out the door with so many parties crowding the doorway. My advice, make a reservation and make sure your entire party is there on time. Benihana is a fun "experience" and not much beyond that. Obviously for special occasions it's enjoyable but it's definitely not my choice for an everyday meal. read more

Benihana - Cupertino - CRISPY CALAMARI - Steakhouses Near Me - Cupertino, California

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I'm honestly not sure why this place has so many bad reviews. I've been here three times this year with my boyfriend and his family to celebrate birthdays..and every visit has been pleasant overall. The only slight hiccup was back in April..we had a little trouble understanding our server..but we still made it through a great dinner and the food was excellent. We returned in July and again in August for two more birthdays..and both times were solid. My favorite chef so far has been Mike (July). He was super entertaining and funny and really put on a great show for us. The chef we had yesterday (we were celebrating my boyfriend's mom's birthday and my belated one) wasn't quite as interactive..but he was fast and efficient..and the food was still delicious. I always order the Samurai Treat..the six course meal with steak and shrimp. Extra garlic butter is a must! I like my steak rare..and the chef yesterday cooked it..or should I say undercooked it perfectly. The chicken fried rice here is consistently great..so flavorful and yummy. Service can be a little hit or miss at times..but the restaurant is usually busy..so it's understandable. Personally..I'd rather have a slightly slower pace server than a server who's rushing to turn the table and drop the check. It makes for a more relaxed and enjoyable dinner. Nothing is perfect..but we've had a good experience every time we've come. We'll definitely be back! read more

My family lovessss Benihana! We've been a fan for many decades. We've seen a lot of the changes but also the consistency of the restaurant. I haven't been to this location much but probably one of the better ones in my opinion. Hostesses were all nice and welcoming. We had a reservation for 5 on a Tuesday evening and it was packed so be sure to make a reservation online. Luckily we were seated promptly when our entire group showed up. A walk in of 2 sat with us. Three of us ordered the 5 course and two ordered the 6 course. I just realized none of us got the hot green tea it came with. Be sure to ask for it if they don't give it to you. The price has gone up significantly and if I recall correctly, it was starting at $45+. I got the hibachi steak medium rare and it was delicious. The steak was a little over seasoned but it was fine. Of course upgraded to the famous chicken fried rice as well. The food was good as I remember but nothing to die over. The chef cooking was great and it was nice watching the nostalgic show. Overall, everything was how I remember. The food isn't outstanding and it's definitely hard to justify the price since the foods alright but you're paying for the hibachi show. We enjoy the show and the atmosphere which makes it a place we like to visit on birthdays or special occasions. This location was good in my opinion and I'll be back if I'm wanting hibachi! read more

Benihana - Cupertino - Steakhouses Near Me - Cupertino, California

Came here for a birthday party. Still good food and fun vibes as usual. Always gotta get their fried rice. Service is pretty quick for a lunch. The prices gotten crazy though. It's now over $50 for the 6 course set read more

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So we decided to go watch check out the San Jose Sharks in April and after the long drive from Sacramento decided we should probably eat before the game-after jumping on Yelp and looking for a solid spot we decided to go with an oldie but goodie-we headed to Benihanas in Cupertino. I've always loved going to Benihana-I remember the 1st time I ever went to one of their locations-dinner before my high school senior prom we went to the location in San Francisco-it was a magical meal and a great memory. Over the years I would frequent Benihanas whenever the itch for teppanyaki came up but sadly there are no Benihana locations anymore in the Sacramento area so now whenever I want to go to Benihana I have to travel to the Bay Area-that being said-I still really enjoy the Benihana experience and look forward to it whenever possible. So this location is located at a mall in the Cupertino area and when we got there we fully expected to enjoy the typical Benihana experience but I did notice it was happy hour and after looking at their offerings for Happy Hour I asked my party if they just wanted to do that instead and we did-was an easy switch up-we just grabbed a table in the bar area and we were good to go. When we sat down we started with some beer and they had really good happy hour prices at just $6.00 a glass and ended up getting a Sapporo and an IPA from Coronado Brewing. We started our meal with a bar only offering called Taste of Benihana($39.00).This item gives the following. Starter -choice of either Benihana Onion Soup or Benihana Salad Appetizer -choice of Edamame-California Rolls-Spicy Tuna Roll-Dragon Roll-Rainbow Roll-Hibachi Shrimp-Pan Fried Gyoza Dumplings-Tempura Shrimp or vegetable Entrees -choice of Hibachi Chicken-Steak or Shrimp Served with side of chicken fried rice or vegetables. I went with Onion Soup-Gyoza Dumplings-Hibachi Steak and Chicken Fried Rice. We added a Happy Hour pricing Spicy Tuna Roll ($6.00) and Spicy Salmon Roll($6.00) along with an order of their Black Pepper Teriyaki Tokyo Wings($12.00) I will admit we way over-ordered but I haven't been to Benihanas in more than a few years and just wanted to taste as much food as I could-especially at Happy Hour pricing. Let's rate it. -Onion Soup-delicious and comforting-7.9/10 item -Pork Pan Fried Gyoza Dumpling-pretty tasty and the dumpling itself had a nice chew to it-8.1/10 item Hibachi Chicken Fried Rice-just ok-lacked some flavor and didn't seem as fresh as I expected-7.2/10 item Hibachi Steak-decently tasting-seemed a bit thrown together but not in a good way-7.1/10 item Spicy Tuna Roll-rice was good but tuna didn't seem too fresh-6.4/10 item Spicy Salmon Roll-rice was good again but same thing-salmon didn't seem too fresh-6.4/10 item Black Pepper Teriyaki Tokyo Wings-Now these things were near perfect-I loved em-served very hot and with so much seasonings to give so much flavor-I savored these things so much-9.1/10 item When you eat in the bar the bartender does it all-takes the order-delivers the food and drinks and our bartender was excellent-I couldn't ask for better service. Parking at this location is plentiful as it's at a mall-so the parking is pretty much unlimited. In closing-Benihanas had me as a life long customer from the moment I walked in as an 18 year old senior in high school and they still got me today.Though I did enjoy the convenience of eating in the bar at the Happy Hour prices,the true excellence of this restaurant is truly sitting in the dining room and experiencing the excellence of their hibachi chefs preparing your meal in front of you-I will be sure to do that on future visits. read more

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We went for a work event today. I had emailed them about three months ago regarding the event, but when we arrived, we were not welcomed or attended to right away. We had arranged for the $45-per-person menu, but the waitstaff did not seem to be aware of this. They gave us the regular menu, and some members of our group ordered additional food, thinking it was included in our package. Once we were seated, we were also asked to choose different types of shrimp and lobster. We later found out that these came with additional charges. The chefs and waitstaff did not seem to be aware of our original arrangement, so we were under the impression that everything was included as part of our group experience. After about 45 minutes of trying to explain the situation, Kevin, the manager, was finally able to waive the additional charges. Unfortunately, it was not a pleasant experience. Obviously, we will not be hosting any more events at this location. That said, the chefs were great, and the food was delicious nonetheless. read more

The wait can be quite long, so either make reservations or come early to be prepared to wait. The table arrangement was small, so having 8 people was already crowded, so the couple that was supposed to be seated had to be taken to another table. Service was fine. Our server was fast and very thorough. I did not enjoy the upselling part. It's the same thing being said to nearby tables since I heard the same story a few times which was off-putting but other than that our food was good. The chef was amazing. The spicy tuna roll was delicious. I forgot which meal we chose but I chose the wagyu option. It was worth the extra money; so tender. My Diet Coke was refilled frequently which is so appreciated. For the wait and having to share a table, I would not come back. read more

I went to Benihana with one of my girlfriends to try their Power Lunch, which is more affordable than the regular dining experience. It's a quicker, more streamlined option, so don't expect the full teppanyaki show (no onion volcano here). The meal includes soup/salad, pre-cooked vegetable fried rice, and your choice of protein. My gf and I shared the protein: shrimp and fillet mignon. The chef prepares the protein right at the table and divided the protein for us, then moves on, so the service feels efficient and fast-paced. One nice perk is that if it's not busy, you might get your own table. It was just the two of us, which made the experience more relaxed. You typically have about 45 minutes to dine before heading out, which was actually plenty of time for us. We had a great time and didn't feel rushed. The ambiance was pleasant and noticeably quieter than the usual dinner service, which I appreciated. The staff were also friendly, which is always a plus. read more

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Me too, like many other customers...I'm still waiting to be seated after an hour later. They sure suck! And this is a birthday dinner for our niece whose family came all the way from PA. They were impressed so far by every single meal in here except for this one. Now they are finally seating us and they are still missing a chair and seated two strangers next to us (we already have 7 people in our group). We had to ask for the missing plates for that missing seat repeatedly too. My SIL waited for half an hour for her cup of hot tea so that we could finally cheers. This is the reason why the last time I came here was 12.5 years ago and this is definitely the last time. read more

I am writing to share my disappointment with the experience my family and I had during our recent visit. We made reservations for 6:00 PM and actually arrived about 15-20 minutes early. Since happy hour was still being offered, I decided to place our order at the bar. Unfortunately, my two toddlers followed me to the bar, and I was informed that they were not allowed to be in that area. Because it was difficult to manage my children in that situation, I asked if I could instead order the happy hour items from our table. I was told yes, that happy hour was still available, and that I would just need to let the manager know. We were seated and waited for our server, who arrived at approximately 6:01 PM. I explained that we had arrived early and had been told we could still order from the happy hour menu. He said that would be fine but that he needed approval from the manager, Rebecca. While waiting, I could clearly hear the conversation between the server and Rebecca. Rebecca said loudly, "No, they had their chance at the bar. No, they cannot." She never came to our table, acknowledged us, or explained the decision directly. She also avoided making eye contact with us. This was very disappointing, especially since we arrived before our reservation time and only requested to order from our table because we were following the rule that children could not remain at the bar. We were simply trying to comply with your restaurant's policy while still enjoying the happy hour that we had arrived in time for. What upset us most was not only the denial, but the way it was handled. A brief conversation or explanation from the manager would have gone a long way. Instead, we felt dismissed and embarrassed. I hope you will review this situation and address how it was handled. We have always looked forward to dining at your restaurant, and I hope future guests are treated with more understanding and professionalism. Thank you read more

Benihana - Cupertino - Rude Manager - Steakhouses Near Me - Cupertino, California

We made reservation on weekday late dinner at 8pm, we arrived 15 minutes early, they didn't seat us till 8.15pm. They only will seat us until there's a group of 8 people to fill up the teppanyaki table. Once seated we ordered our drinks and food, and waited for one hour, yes one hour at the teppanyaki table for the chef to come. The chef was tired, he simply couldn't perform much cooking tricks, it's just a normal cooking routine. The food was good but the dining experience and the wait were disappointing. They also overcharged us, we ordered normal rice but was charged fried rice price. read more

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(Cupertino) Food: We ordered the 6 COURSE MEALS SERVED WITH *BENIHANA ONION SOUP (30 cal) *BENIHANA SALAD (90 cal) *HIBACHI SHRIMP APPETIZER (40 cal) *HIBACHI VEGETABLES (50 cal) *MUSHROOMS (20 cal) * HOMEMADE DIPPING SAUCES (10-170 cal) *STEAMED RICE (300 cal) *JAPANESE HOT GREEN TEA (0 cal) *ICE CREAM (90-100 cal) OR SHERBET (130 cal) BENIHANA TRIO (8.5/10)Filet mignon, colossal shrimp and chicken breast. Dish was cooked well. You get each part of the meal in portion so you eat depending on what he's cooking first not everything all at once. Food was well seasoned and tasted fresh. Green tea ice cream- 8.5/10 Onion soup- 8.5/10- very flavorful Ambience: has a bar and plenty of group sitting. Definitely make a reservation because the restaurant gets really full later in the day. They will combine small groups together if your party is too small. Service: great service. Server was really friendly and the chef on and off gives you a show while cooking your dish. We went for my mom's birthday and the staff was kind enough to sing her a happy birthday. Vegetables were also flavorful with its seasonings Price: It is very expensive for what you are eating. Although the food was delicious, you are going for the experience and show. Parking: plenty of outdoor parking in front of the restaurant read more

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Had an early birthday dinner here with my family and it was so pleasant! Our server Myceau was super kind, helpful, and attentive. He even took our photo at the end of our dinner and printed out a pic for us to take home! I ordered the yakisoba trio with fried rice and it was everything I wanted!! The sauce on the noodles has a subtle sweetness to it but it wasn't overpowering. The shrimp, chicken, and steak were cooked perfectly and so great with the noodles and veggies. The soup and salad appetizers were really delicious too. The dressing was tangy and umami! For dessert I had the green tea ice cream and it came with a little candle for my bday! So cute! We had reservations for 5:30 on a Friday and there was a short wait but it got pretty packed around dinner time. read more

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Amazing food! We celebrated my Twins 8th grade graduation for dinner. We ordered the 5 Course Meals and had the: * BENIHANA ONION SOUP * BENIHANA SALAD * HIBACHI SHRIMP APPETIZER * HIBACHI VEGETABLES * MUSHROOMS * HOMEMADE DIPPING SAUCES * STEAMED RICE * Fried Rice * JAPANESE HOT GREEN TEA Protein: Filet mignon and chicken breast. Both were cooked well, and watching the chef prepare everything added to the experience. The meal is served in courses, so you eat each item as it is prepared rather than all at once. Everything tasted excellent! The onion soup was flavorful, and the fried rice was especially delicious. Service from both the chef and server was excellent. Although the meal is expensive for the food, the quality was high and much of the value comes from the dining experience and live cooking show. read more

We brought my dad to Benihana Cupertino to celebrate his 78th birthday. Overall, it was a mixed experience, which honestly seems to be the norm here since every visit is a little different. Unfortunately, there appeared to be some kind of corporate event taking place in the front section of the restaurant, occupying the first several tables. The group was extremely loud. At one point, a woman screamed at the top of her lungs when the chef lit the onion volcano, as if she had just witnessed a disaster. It startled the two kids in our party and had everyone nearby looking around wondering what had happened. Our waitress seemed overwhelmed throughout the meal. Drinks were either delayed or never arrived at all, and another server ended up stepping in to help pick up the slack. On a positive note, our chef, Salvador, did a great job. The food was prepared correctly, tasted good, and the cooking performance was enjoyable. One recommendation: skip the gyoza. They were not good and definitely not something I'd order again. We do dine here fairly often, and every visit seems to be a different experience. Thankfully, we had a reservation and were seated relatively close to our reservation time. However, there have been previous occasions where we've waited 30 minutes or more despite having a reservation. Despite the ups and downs, we still come back, and we're looking forward to the new Almaden location opening. Hopefully it will provide a more consistent experience. read more

When I think of a birthday celebration, hibachi is what comes to mind. On a Thursday night, I was looking for last minute dinner plans to celebrate a very good friend. She had never been here before, and I love a great show with grilled meat. Thank you for living up to the hype! Christian happened to get our table, and have an old friend sitting with us. The energy was friendly, fun, truly engaging. Honestly, this is probably the best protein portions I've ever gotten at Benihana's. I can't believe how much butter was slathered on the grill, but...did I love every bite? I surely did. And while it took some time for the actual cooking to begin (I kind of think they were slammed on a random night, all the cooks walking away from tables looked like they had just gotten out of a really long surgery of some sort: tired, astonished they'd completed their job, and happy to be leaving the floor for the evening), our server was beyond friendly and attentive from beginning to end. I was appalled at the state of the women's bathroom, but as soon as I notified the hostess at the front, she rushed in to get the chaos under control. What a wonderful revisit of a place I've loved since I was a kid. Celebrating tonight was like getting the opportunity to celebrate MY birthday, which normally feels like a struggle to get through. Thank you for making this Sag's birthday one to remember. read more

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I'll start this review by saying my first experience here was good but on 8/22/2026 I had reservations to celebrate my boyfriends birthday. We had a 7:00pm reservation and upon entering this place, we noticed quite a few people waiting to be seated. I had never seen that many people waiting and not seated at any place locally I have been too. They were backed up and even though we had a reservation, we had to wait behind multiple groups that were seated and were likely waiting a long time and we were only two people. At no time did they tell us what the wait time would be. Later after going to the bar and being ignored for several minutes until a bartender came up behind us to ask if we needed help, we got two drinks and my boyfriend went back to the stand to be told we had 6 people ahead of us. I was pissed off to say the least because we waited there all the way until almost 8pm and were never seated. They never once said anything to us and we decided to leave. It was utterly chaotic and the worst customer service I think I had experienced. I don't know if I'll ever go back or give this place a second chance. They need to close or not allow reservations on open table if they are packed and busy. I booked my reservation in advance and not on the day of. Also do they expect people to wait hours to be seated for dinner on a Friday night? I suggest you do not go here at any point after 7pm, you won't get good service nor get a table even if you put in a reservation. This honestly ruined my night since we had drive to go somewhere else and we had not planned on that. read more

Why?!? How could you do this to me Benihana?? Leaving this review is particularly painful only because I've patronized this specific location for over 26 years and though had a wide array of experiences both good and bad (completely normal for a long term review) I really liked this specific location. Sadly, I cannot hide the fact that this location has become an utter nightmare to visit and is made especially difficult due to their reservation booking system (Open Table). Within the last few years, trying to secure a table even when using Open Table long in advance has lead to at least and hour wait after our schedule reservation just to get a table. THIS IS UTTERLY UNACCEPTABLE...especially since we live in a digital age where scheduling in advance is simplified by using services like Open Table. The problem with this Benihana is not that the place doesn't have sufficient capacity or there's extreme demand. The repeating issue I've had is that the management CONSISTENTLY and INTENTIONALLY allows the restaurant to get over booked. All they have to do is limit the total number of available reservation slots. Good luck trying to book the restaurant on Open Table. The last time I went, I had a reservation at 8:45 which when I arrived they were busy still seating people from 7:30. There were more than 10 parties ahead of us yet when I went on the app I was able to book tables from 9:45 to close. In the restaurant, they were unable to give me an estimated timeframe of how long I'd have to wait before being seated yet they were still accepting reservations. When this happens, the honest thing to do would be to shut down taking reservations and not continue to fool people into thinking they have a shot at getting a table. Eyes opened...disappointed by the dishonesty. Sorry Cupertino Benihana, your Chateaubriand is spectacular but your dishonesty is spectacularly disappointing. I would have posted this review on Open Table but unfortunately I had to use my credit card to hold the reservation and the restaurant cancelled my reservation so I wouldn't be charged. read more

Benihana - Cupertino - Steakhouses Near Me - Cupertino, California

Benihana is always more about the experience than the food, and this visit was no different. I had the scallops and chicken -- both were okay, not amazing, but enjoyable enough. The chef did the classic volcano, cooked up the fried rice, and served zucchini on the side, which added to the fun teppanyaki show. Overall, not the best food, but definitely a fun night out if you're in the mood for entertainment with your meal. read more

We waited over 1 hour after our reservation. The restaurant was packed with people. Wall to wall people. So after waiting 70 minutes after our reservation just to be seated and waited another 20 minutes at the table to begin our meal Once our meal started the food was delicious. The person who cooked was entertaining. The restaurant was so crowded and loud. after 3 hours our meal was finally over. The ladies room was a mess. read more

Why do you take reservations if they are meaningless? Just make it first come first serve.

I've been disappointed before, but recently had a decent experience here. Our group of 8 arrived for a reservation at 6pm. Once checked in, it was about a 20 minute wait for a table. Highly recommend making a reservation for an early dinner (around 5pm) if you don't want to wait. Our waitress was very nice and attentive and our chef was great as well. Our table ordered a mix of steak and seafood and everything came out well cooked. It was about $90/each including drinks, so a bit on the pricy side. read more

Benihana - Cupertino - Hibachi grill - Steakhouses Near Me - Cupertino, California

Amazing food and service! We took my daughter for an early bday dinner out of town and they sang to her she loved it! Food was delicious ordered the 6 course and loved the soup, salad, chicken, shrimp, steak, rice and ice cream. read more

I've been to this Benihana location on several occasions, but the last two times have been very disappointing. Today I went during lunch time (at 11am, not rush hour) and the server wouldn't check on us for long periods of time. We had to ask the host for water and boxes. The people next to us also complained about the server. I got the Rocky's Choice, with 2 vegetable fried rice and he gave us chicken fried rice. The problem was that the cook knew I ordered 2 rices and only had enough for one on the grill. He then asked the server to bring me an extra rice from the back. When it came out it was pale, cold, and half way served. Nothing compared to the rice cooked in front of you. This happened to me the last time I went to as well. Not only that, but the cook was giving the others extra rice and barely had enough for me. Not to mention it's $9. I had my baby with me and I totally forgot my meal came with ice cream. By the time we got the servers attention after like 15 mins, he came to charge us and didn't mention anything about the ice cream. Overall the service and food left me completely dissatisfied. read more

Been coming here for my birthday for the past couple of years because it's a fun experience and the food always tastes good! They usually have a $30 birthday reward but now has a new program called Friends with Benefits that offers a $50 reward, I recommend signing up! I always get the Benihana trio that comes with chicken, steak, and shrimp with the 6 course round and it is so good each time! I got the lychee martini to drink and it was perfect. Would reorder that again! Pro note: Ask for diablo sauce, they do charge for each sauce so get the pint as it is a better deal. It has a really good spice and flavor. You can use the sauce on pretty much any of their dishes and it adds extra flavor! read more

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First time having lunch here. We normally have dinner at the teppanyaki. It was nice to sit in the bar seating area. They were kinda busy. But, the service was good, especially from the manager, Andrew. Thanks for your help with the luncheon bowls. The menu was different online from the restaurant but Andrew helped us out. HIBACHI CHICKEN BOWL: Chicken Breast and mushrooms, grilled with sesame seeds. Served on a bed of vegetable fried rice. HIBACHI STEAK BOWL: Grilled New York strip steak and mushrooms. Served on a bed of vegetable fried rice. read more

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I don't think it was made with sushi rice.. Super weird taste and texture. Service was disappointing.. Was told to come before 11pm And the food was ready just after 11:10pm Also- I find it ridiculous to charge $2 for sauce.. it's like they would charge me for ketchup when I get an hamburger.. I won't be back. read more

Benihana - Cupertino - Steakhouses Near Me - Cupertino, California

I finally checked Benihana off my list because I'd always heard the name and had never been before. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to the hype. The food was just okay, especially considering the price. The biggest issue was the pace--we were there for over 2.5 hours. If you're starving when you arrive, be prepared to wait because the service was painfully slow. The restroom wasn't much better. The water pressure was so weak that it was difficult to wash my hands properly. If you're looking for great hibachi in the area, I'd recommend Kyoto Palace in Campbell instead. In my opinion, the food is better, the experience is much quicker, and it'll cost you about half the price. Thank me later! read more

Mother's Day 11:45 am... our experience was different than other times. Food tasted different. I love the fried rice but this time it was garlicky or something. I ordered hibachi chicken, it was not like before, sort of chewy. Lots of butter in our food it left my mouth oily. I never order a drink I drink water but this time I ordered a coke, was watered down . Been here so many times and always leave happy and full with our picture. Being Mothers Day, it didn't happen. Not returning any time soon until I forget what a let down this visit was. Oh! The shrimp was good! read more

Benihana - Cupertino - Fried rice with vegetables on the side . Got tons of onions - Steakhouses Near Me - Cupertino, California

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I didn't actually get to eat here, because my party arrived on time for our reservation and they told us it would be a 30 minute wait. 30 minutes pass, they tell us another 30. It's been an hour at this point, they tell us it could be another hour. 1 star for the service. I would get it if we were a walk in, but we had reserved it weeks prior. read more

Food is not bad. I ordered the set that came with chateaubriand and lobster. The filet was tender. However the lobster I did not enjoy as much. The shrimp is better. Lychee martini was yummy. Service was mixed. I asked if I could use my $50 birthday gift from Benihana, and the host said "this time you can" as if I was doing something wrong and they were doing me a favor. Then I had an issue with my phone and needed to connect to the WiFi in order to get access and no one would help me. I just ended up paying in full. Our chef and waiter were nice. So of course I still tipped %20 as I received full service and people are working hard, but overall i was a little disappointed by management. read more

Exceptional service by the cooking crew who put together my Uber Eats pickup order, Made sure nothing was missing. Cheers to becoming the Next top chef at Benihana, Robertin! What a great team! read more

Benihana - Cupertino - OCEAN TREASURE BENIHANA ONION SOUP Hibachi chicken Fried Rice - Steakhouses Near Me - Cupertino, California

Benihana is a fun place to get teppanyaki and has good food, but the service and wait could be a hit or miss. My family and I have been there a couple times already to celebrate occasions. Although we make reservations days in advance, we always have to wait an hour past the actually reservation time, which can be extremely frustrating. Even after you get seated, you still have to wait a while for the chef to arrive and the waiters to serve you. It feels like they overbook people on the weekends. Location wise, there is lots of parking and the ambiance is lively. While the wait is long, the staff are still nice. Note that if you'll likely be sharing a table with other people as well, as each table has to fit 8 people. The chef is amazing and always puts up a fun show. I always enjoy seeing the onion volcano. For the food, I usually get the emperors feast with fried rice. You get mushroom soup, salad, fried rice, shrimp, onions, zucchini, chicken, and filet mignon. While the meal is quite pricy ($60), it is quite tasty. I especially love the fried rice since it very buttery and has a unique flavor. Overall, Benihana is a decent place to get a nice dinner, but you have to expect to wait for a very long time even with reservations, which can make or break your experience here. read more

I'm guessing most folks have been to Benihana or a similar place, but for those who haven't, it's all about teppanyaki cooking. The decor is definitely Japanese-inspired, with a big table featuring a flat-top grill called a teppan. They cook right at your table, which usually seats eight. I'm in my late 50s and have been going there, on average, twice a year for over 30 years. I went recently and have to say I'm kind of done. The night I went was the wildest I've ever seen. It was a Saturday, and they were running a special, so the wait was expected. More often than not, it's mostly mid-range. There have been times when the shrimp was lightly sweet and tender, the fried rice was comfort food elevated, and the steak was cooked to perfection, but that was more the exception than the rule. Unlike most restaurants, Benihana is an experience, which can vary depending on the chef, their personality, and skill, not only as a chef but with the entertainment. The night in question was the final straw for me or the nail in the coffin, whichever you prefer. The shrimp was almost flavorless, the fried rice was just as bland, and my medium-rare steak was tough and nearly well done. The staff was polite and professional as always. There were some hiccups in our order, but they credited the mistake. I don't see myself choosing to go there anymore, but if it's for a special occasion and I'm invited, yeah, I'll go and hope it's one of those rare times where the food exceeds my 30+ years of expectations. read more

Huge disappointment! My daughter requested to come here for her 10th birthday! It's a huge milestone and she loved Benihana. We made a reservation but they were "over booked and short staffed," so we ended up getting seated 40 mins after our initial reservation time. We had a party of 7 so going elsewhere "nice" close to 8 pm wasn't an option. We had 3 elderly grandparents with us too. They were all starving. The menus were not readable, it was smeared in grease. Only 2 out of 7 were readable. It was disgusting. The hibachi chef's performance was so underwhelming. My son and daughter were so disappointed and asked what happened to the performance. The poor chef looked over worked and tired. He was probably just trying to get through the day. He wasn't engaging and he didn't hardly do anything besides just cooking the meal and giving it to us. It was the grandparents first time there and they asked why there wasn't any performance. They were also looking forward from the advertisements they've seen. Not tying to be mean but the lip ring on our server was not something I wanted to see before dinner. We are inclusive but that was a bit much for us. It was the size of a nickel and unsightly. I honestly thought for a minute at first that it was a huge wound. Also, if they are going to advertise Wagyu as an option, they should really hand out some sort or menu or pricing. Our server wasn't very good at explaining or offering more information. The fried rice was so small, my kids asked why it was half the usual amount. The meats were also smaller in portion size than usual. At the end, the server took an unusually long time getting us the check. We waited and waited and then she gave us someone else's signed bill. When I asked about the kids Benihana birthday gift (a cup), she said it was only given out on Mon-Thurs. My daughter again disappointed. We ended up asking the manager why it was only M-T and she told us that our server was wrong. They do give them out daily. She told the server to provide us with a gift but we sat there waiting and waiting again. My husband asked the manager if she could assist and she said she was not able. As he was speaking to the manager at the host stand, the hostess stood there eating food in front of guests. We sat waiting and waiting for the server as people all around us had left long ago. Finally when the server came back, they were out of all the different figurines. There was only 2 to choose from. We got home 2 hours later and my daughter was so sad and tired. We tired to make her happy and said it was probably just a rough day for them too so let's try to be kind and understanding. She understands but can you imagine how we feel. We spent over $500 there. Truly disappointing! read more

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