My friend and I were craving hibachi so we went to Benihana. As Asian food lovers and Asian people, this chain is definitely not the traditional experience. It hit the spot though. Don't come here if you're looking for really good Asian food. Come here if you want the chain hibachi experience that is not at all authentic, very salty, but is also the dinner and a show hibachi experience you've been craving. The chef was very cool and made fun animals and designs because there was a kid at our table. Unfortunately, it felt like my friend and I were the only ones out of the whole restaurant remotely amused by the chefs tricks. Literally everyone else was talking, on their phones, etc. It was weird to us since we felt like the whole point of this was to watch them cook. We also got drinks that were very yummy and suprisingly strong! read more

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We were supposed to visit a different Hibachi spot yesterday (Thursday), but opted for Benihana because my date and I really enjoyed our last time here (2021). It was crowded upon our arrival and were told we'd would have to wait 25/30 minutes. We only waited 15 minutes. I don't mind eating with people I don't know and thankfully we had an excellent group, and a birthday at our table as well. The food was amazing as was the gentleman who cooked it. He was extremely entertaining! Lol We got there at 6:30 and by 7:30 the place cleared out so if you don't want to wait I suggest getting there later. And the more people in your group the faster you'll get seated. Their tables seat 8. You definitely won't be disappointed! read more

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The good- Food is good, flavorful The bad- service was okay. Bad- credit card over charged. They auto added 18% tip for party of three. However final charge on the credit card statement was over $8 then what I authorized and signed. Not good. read more

I have been coming to this place for YEARS, but felt so disrespected and unwanted on my SONS BIRTHDAY!! From the moment i walked in, to the moment i got up from my chair. We felt rushed, food was undercooked, waitress didnt even introduce herself. I will NEVER come back here again, they have lost a loyal customer! read more

Such a classic place for a birthday celebration. Hoping to come back again soon... It was a long wait but the food and the staff were very kind. The people at our table were also really cool! We took some cool pictures... Check them out! read more

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We placed a pick up order and large order to be exact. This is what we received in one of the orders. Additionally during pick up I had to wait although they texted my order was ready it was clearly not. By looks of it they was in the back eating it. This is unacceptable. read more

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Soo, we got here and maybe waited 5 minutes to be seated. Thankful for that. I hadn't realized we'd be seated with others, but that was ok because they were kind people. The table seats about 8 people so if there's less than that I'm assuming that's when people share tables. So, one of my guests ordered the spicy tuna rolls. They said it was good but the spicy was definitely spice lol. They also ordered spicy green tea of which they said they didn't like too too much because it had a weird bubble gum after taste. I ordered the garlic wings and spicy chicken fried rice. The chicken I didn't care for at all. Couldn't taste any garlic. The waiter told me I could pick a sauce so I picked a garlic sauce. But didn't taste it. So I asked for me and when she brought out the bowl I just immediately was turned off. Looked...not appealing so I didn't consume it. The spicy fried rice was ok. I could taste what I thought was a familiar hot sauce. I wasn't paying attention when the chef made my bowl of rice. My other guest had hibachi chicken with chicken fried rice. They enjoyed it. They also got a side of corn and zucchini. All of our orders came with a soup or salad. Only one of us ate the soup. I sent my Salad back because they doused it with what appeared to be Russian dressing and k didn't want that. The waiter was ok. Not mean, not overly nice but she got the job done. The chef was very bubbly. The ambiance of the place is moderate. Nice amount of space between each table. Not too loud and not too quiet either. I enjoyed trying the food here. The bathrooms and other areas were also very clean. BEAUTIFUL fish tanks in the waiting area. read more

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Benihana needs no introduction. I think it is a must for anyone getting introduced to Japanese cuisine. Best is the Teppan style hibachi cooking where the chef cooks on a hot plate right in front of you. The jugglery skills of the chefs are too good Food quality : 4/5 Service and chef skills 5/5 read more

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When we arrived they told us 25 minutes. After about 50 minutes we were seated. And we waited. We had been in the restaurant almost 2 hours before our drinks ever showed up. We attempted to substitute extra veggies for the rice and they were unwilling to do so. The service, attitude of the employees lacked on all levels. For the money I would look at all the choices. Definitely not an experience we will ever repeat. read more

We came here after some mall time, right before the dinner rush. We got the table service, not the hibachi. Maybe next time for the show. We were seated right away. The manager was accommodating since we didnt have a reservation. Ordered a couple starters and 2 entrees one of which is chicken teriyaki. Food came, one entree had shrimp. Food allergy to shell fish. The server sent it back for a new order w/o shrimp. The service is great. We left extra tip. Food was mediocre, a 2 stars but adding one star for the service. read more

Bridget C was an amazing server!! She went above and beyond to make us comfortable and ensured that our every needs were met during our dining experience! 10/10 would recommend!!! read more

No theatrical performance. As a matter of fact, there was a serious vibe to the whole dinner and when the chef left, it was better. The chicken fried rice had like a piece of chicken and a lil soy sauce. Nothing to write home about. $6 up charge for white rice w soy sauce and a piece of chicken. Flavorless. Had to spice it up w hot sauce and soy sauce. I got filet mignon hibachi. I ordered medium well and got medium. And we didn't get the onions and the mushrooms until well after I was halfway through with my steak. One long slice of zucchini. That's it on veggies. The shrimp app had no flavor. Salad was okay. Soup was okay but it's onion soup. I like miso so for me, not what I would like. But it was okay. I asked the manager where the entertainment at the table was and he said something about the fire. The fire. Big and abrupt and a lil frightening. Not like other hibachi places. No warning that the fire was coming. Just a big ass fire. Is this the entertainment? Being worried about you burning my eyebrows or my face ????? The manager is delusional to think this is entertainment. The chef. New perhaps but no personality. He was so serious about cooking. He didn't even do the beating heart. Filter mignon hibachi $37.50 plus $6 up charge on the fake fried rice. The TRIO hibachi $50 plus the $6 up charge. White claws $8 Weak ass mojitos $14 Child meal $18. Get out of here. lol. Food that the kid is not even gonna eat half of. Never ever coming back here again. I'll stick w Arirang. It's entertaining there and the food has flavor and the chefs are fun. They were playing some booty ass, serious music and my friend described it as it felt like we were at a 80-year-old birthday party. read more

I love to go to Benihana on occasion. It's not somewhere you will dine out often, it's expensive and the hibachi routine is the same each time (down to the "Japanese Coca Cola" when they add soy sauce) but it's a good time when you have a large party. I think the price is well worth it, it's basically dinner and a show and I love to bring kids to watch their reaction! The food is tasty and you know exactly how it's prepared since it's done in front of you. The chef always checks for allergies and preferences. Overall, great for a fun night out with a party of about 8! read more

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Today was my first time trying benihanas ever. That because theres always a wait But today i had time and WOW that is some of the worst chicken fried rice ive ever had The food was bad altogether Nothing good about the food Theyre using some fat grain rice Tatses cheap and looks bad I dont know why people come here to waste their money and time I wouldnt eat here for free My first time was more than enough to make it my last time too Big fancy place with alot of decor But the food is terrible I would feel bad giving that food to a hungry stray dog Time for some new cooks Or close this place down and give the location to a new business that could potentially be better read more

Loved my time here, our server Logan was great and very attentive. We had the Blue Ocean and the Mai Tai for drinks. The kids had a Dr Pepper and a berry blast smoothie. Also the chicken and steak combo off the kids menu. We had 3 Steak and Shrimp combo hibachi meal with chicken fried rice and I also had upon noodles. We had the spicy beef dumplings, the shrimp tempura and the soft shell crab apps. Everything was so delicious. By the time the chef finishes cooking our dinner, I was halfway stuffed from the apps and drinks lol. The best part it the fact of knowing your going to have leftovers that you get to heat up later on and then curl up with yummy food and a good movie. I also had some still left that I was able to heat up for lunch the next day too!! Will definitely be back again, love the ambiance and the food here. read more

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Good ol Benihana! My family and I came here for a family dinner. Our server was amazing. The food was delicious along with my coconut mojito. read more

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Food, service and ambiance was amazing but the best part was Bridget! Super attentive!

Generally speaking I'm giving this place 4 stars, but relative to other hibachi places I've been to, it's a solid 5 in my book. The pros of this place is that beyond the Benihana pedigree, it has plentiful parking, plenty of seating and a fairly reasonably priced menu with what you'd expect from a hibachi institution. In terms of COVID protocols, they do a good job of keeping people separated and did not jam people into a single table when it is not necessary. Thankfully this is the case as I remember the pre-pandemic days it was all about putting everyone together into one table before moving on to the other. The tables and restrooms were all clean as well, especially for a hibachi place with plenty of cooking grease and smoke in the air. The food was generally good. I went on two occasions and there was definitely a difference between the chefs. The person who cooked for us on the latter visit was far better than the first, with the food being far more flavorful and well seasoned than the other guy's work. However, all in the steaks were tender, the chicken was tasty and the shrimps were well cooked. Even the fried rice was quite tasty. The service was also very prompt and friendly. Generally speaking I really enjoyed both visits and will definitely be here again. read more

Im am allergic to shellfish and the workers decide to put shrimp on my plate luckily i did not eat it but I wonder what possessed the chefs to put something i did not order on my plate. read more

Absolutely loved Bridgette! She was the best so kind and kept checking in on us the entire time! Highly recommend

Bridgett our server was very attentive and our chef was wonderful. Food was good. Great experience.

If you've never had a hibachi experience, this is your place to go! I have been going to this location for years and I don't have a bad thing to say. The chefs are masters at what they do, and they always make sure that everyone has a great experience. It's always busy there, so on a weekend you can definitely expect to wait. (They do take reservations though) If you don't have a party of around 6+ there's a huge chance that you will be sitting at the same table with random people. The chef usually breaks the ice with jokes, and fun tricks making it all less awkward. If you can't take the heat, or you're not into your food being cooked in front you they do have tables, and bar seating outside of the hibachi area. I promise you, the food tastes just as good when it's not cooked in front of you. Benihana is definitely pricey but I feel as though it's worth it. Don't expect to pay less than $23 per person. Balling on a budget tip: if you go for lunch you pay half the price and you still get a decent portion! Sign up for their "Chefs Table" and for your Birthday they will email you a $30 certificate. read more

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Not worth the hassle and money to dine here. First and foremost, the wait staff and front of house were very friendly and served us splendidly. This establishment is getting a one star for the quality of the food and pricing. The quality was very soggy and oily. I had the scallops and seafood main course. The flavor was good but not worth $40. read more

Visiting the kids from Florida went there after shopping at the mall. The service was good. The place was clean. The ambience was nice but the food, I would like to know what that Crisco looking fat was that they threw on the grill? I had two sushi rolls instead of the grilled food and they were pretty stingy with the goodies. Now for the most important part, my grandson loved the show so it was a complete success! Just be aware of what you're consuming. read more

Fun time for family. Decent food and entertainment. Service okay when uncrowded. Specialty souvenirs, bar read more

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I did the hibachi and the food was amazing! The cook was excellent and service was amazing. The place was very welcoming and comfortable.

Came here to use my birthday certificate and presented it to the hostess ahead of time to see if they would accept it and she said yes. To be honest, she should've checked with her manager first before saying they would take it - more to come on that. Dining room service was great - waitress was on top of my empty water each time I finished it. She came back to check on us numerous times which is definitely great customer service. I ordered the chicken hibachi with steamed rice and it came with miso soup, salad, and a side of shrimp which I passed on and gave to the other diners at the table. I was there cashing in on a what I thought was a $20 credit towards my meal but it turns out the manager didn't accept it. It was for an affiliate restaurant and it wasn't valid in NJ. I knew that going in but figured I'd give it a shot - why would Benihana send me this coupon especially since I signified that I live in NJ when I signed up for their rewards club. Manager showed me the coupon they would've accepted which I had in my email but it required me to purchase $60 worth of food to get $30 off. I was dining solo so there was no way I was going to order that much food, A and B; the certificate would've been invalid had I taken it to go. I wasn't salty and didn't make an issue about it but the staff should be properly trained on what's accepted and what's not. People also have to start fessing up if they're not sure about something - no shame in that. Ask your manager or supervisor. I probably won't return considering I've had better hibachi at hole in the wall places (and cheaper too). read more

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This was an average hibachi experience. I started with a cocktail that wasn't very strong. The chef was adequate and the servers paid us enough attention. Their covid protocols were followed. One issue I had was when I looked up and around. Let's say they have some deep cleaning to do. The food was good, the wait wasn't too long, and I had a nice time with my wife. However, this particular Benihana just doesn't compare to others I've been to, thus the 3 stars. read more

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I tried to make a reservation for a week. Online isn't even an option for this location. I called for days, at different times during business hours. Any time the line would connect, I'd be hung up on. We decided to try our luck anyway for Friday night dinner. It was 45 mins for hibachi but 5 minutes for a regular table so we chose to do that. Dinner was good but it took a while for our orders. Likely because it was so busy and our waiter was also the bartender (totally not his fault). Classic hibachi and always made to order. read more

Just paid close to $700 for dinner with my family and the manager just told me that a bowl of ice cream isn't included in the price of the (on average) $50/meal during the holidays. The waiter rushed us through our meal and didn't even offer us the ice cream. He gave us the check and we had to ask for it after we paid the check. This place is a ripoff. The food is subpar and lacking in terms of quality and quantity. Go somewhere else more authentic. read more

I ordered from here for the first since I have never actually been to Benihana before. Definitely did not meet my expectations compared to other stand alone Japanese restaurants I have visited at all. The presentation looked good but the flavor was no comparison. I ordered the shrimp with steak and vegetable (hibachi) and fried rice. The fried rice was just okay, the steak had no flavor at all, the shrimp were not bad and the vegetable was tasteless too. I definitely wouldn't ordered or dine. The meal was not bad, I have just had way better and didn't meet the hype. read more

I have been to Hibachi places before, and this one met the expectations. Chef Romeo was very welcoming and the performances were great. Food was flavoursome and the sauces tingled the taste buds. An excellent experience overall. I would recommend this for large groups (greater than 5) for occasions like birthdays or other celebrations. It's a 1 time performance, so you won't enjoy it as much the 2nd time you visit. For vegetarians, I would recommend the vegetable delight lunch option. Good quantities of veggies like zucchini, cabbage and mushrooms among others and that too without eggs. The Chef was mindful of allergies. read more

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The food was not very good quality-very salty. Chicken was really chewy and hardly any veggies . And was overpriced. $175 between 3 ppl. Service was bad. I don't think we will come again for dinner here. read more

DINNER AND A SHOW... Food is good staff is terrific and the chefs were great. Our server Matt was friendly attentive ... and quick ! read more

Food was good. Service not so great. Waited a long time for food service. Clearly understaffed and more interested in filling tables than balancing the flow of food. Likely won't be coming back. read more

I would heavily recommend that if you are not particular on sitting for the show, you ask for a regular table - you have access to the same menu and most definitely will not need a reservation as one is required for the hibachi tables. We have called twice on two different occasions for tables and were told that there were no reservations for the day available but no wait for the regular tables. I have ordered the emperor's feast which is way too much food but makes great leftovers! read more

Bridget was awesome very friendly and attentive the food was delicious and the staff is great

Great service. Sad they don't have yum yum sauce. Bridget's service was impeccable--attentive without being intrusive, making the whole experience even more enjoyable read more

Had an amazing dinner our server Danna was so sweet and kind made the entire experience amazing!!

This was my 6-7 hibachi experience, and we had high expectations for Benihana's. Unfortunately, Benihana's brand name seems to carry the success of this restaurant, as there was a line of folks waiting to be seated. Let's start with the good: the decor is great, the staff are friendly, and the food is decent. They also have a nice fish tank that you'll only see if you're going towards the bathroom, seems kind of pointless... I tried their seafood Diablo, and exotic mojito, and they were great. If you're health conscious, hibachi is not for you, as the amount of sodium and globs of butter used are overkill. Now, here's what needs improvement. Although the decor is nice, it is outdated. The bathrooms are what I would expect to find at a fast food restaurant. Benihana's could learn a lot from McDonalds and Chick-fil-a. I believe my review may be specific to this location only, but I find it hard to believe there were not enough Covid funds for building improvements. I recommend the management walk across the street to seasons 52 and the Cheesecake Factory, and learn from them. Our hostess was swift, and although we were waited on appropriately, after dinner we were rushed out of there, not offered a dessert, or coffee, we were presented with the check. Although I understand staff shortages, this is a service business and the issue falls on management. Folks go to Benihana's for the entertainment and less for the food, I mean, let's face it the meat is often dried out, the fried rice too salty, but who cares, as humans we're fascinated by fire and chefs throwing around utensils. I'm not sure if our chef was over worked, but his attire was stained and dirty, there was a lack of conversation, as he looked as though he just wanted to get done and move on. Again, this falls less on the chef and more on what management is doing to oversee and Motivate their staff. I'd recommend Benihana's look at a system similar to enterprise rent a car, where a customer service score determines incentives for the staff, and management. Although I'm always open to revisiting a location, I don't see myself visiting this location again until I hear of renovations to the building. With our check coming in at $425, I expect better, and there are other places I can spend that kind of money for a far greater experience. I strongly recommend the management take a look at the hibachi experience on Royal Caribbean ships, specifically oasis of the seas. Although they do not allow fire, this was the best experience for hibachi I have witnessed. read more