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    Benihana - Monterey

    3.4 (466 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Loud
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Jen D.

    Haven't been to a Benihana in sooooo long. I know yelp rating for this place isn't that great but we went and had an excellent dinner. Delicious! Food and service were amazing! We came and left early so the place was a bit quiet.

    David S.

    Ok. This was my first Benihana ever. I've had tons of teppanyaki in Japan but this is not that. This is a fun and chill and a who cares experience. The Wagyu course (yes a touch pricier) was the total worth its upgrade to your course and show. You share a hot table with others unless you're in a big party but guess what. Don't do that. Go with a small group. Share a table. Make friends. Don't expect Japan's finest...just love it. Buyer beware on the cocktail list but hey set your expectations. You'll love it.

    Land & Sea plate and Steak Yakisoba with chicken fried rice
    Chris C.

    I've been going to Benihana for about 20 years now, visiting four different locations and probably dining there around 20 times. The experiences can vary, but tonight was truly one of the best. Not only was the food cooked perfectly, but our server, Mark, was exceptional; hands down the best all-around service I've ever had from a Benihana server. Huge shoutout to him! The chef (whose name I unfortunately don't remember) also did a fantastic job, my Land and Sea (filet mignon and scallops) was cooked to absolute perfection. This location in Monterey has the added bonus of being right on the water, with the beautiful Monterey Wharf just outside to explore afterward. All in all, an amazing experience. Highly recommend this location and if you can, definitely try to get Mark as your server!

    Trish E.

    It's been awhile since we've been to a Benihana. We went for dinner on a Thursday. No reservation no wait. The service here was impeccable. Very attentive. Our chef was cool and our food was amazing! It's very welcoming and bright. Nice decor.

    Family Meal Hibachi Steak
    Chris N.

    Celebrating my pre-birthday in Monterey and decided to use my birthday reward at Benihana for lunch. Been here many times before so I know what's it all about with the show and all. We had an awesome waiter Pete who gave us some extras for our lunch. Food was good as always but I think the Monterey location is by far the best.

    Flavorful chicken and vegetables.

    Had a great late lunch at Benihana in Monterey this past weekend! The staff was warm, welcoming and attentive, and the food was incredibly flavorful. The experience is always part of the fun--the friendly chef put on an entertaining show with special visual food tricks that brought plenty of smiles to the table. The shrimp appetizer, soup, salad, hibachi chicken (chicken breast and mushrooms grilled with sesame seeds) and chicken fried rice were absolutely delicious, and the green tea ice cream was the perfect ending to a wonderful meal. The special sauces are great, too. Took half of the entree home and enjoyed it the next day. Easy parking in the nearby parking lot too. Family friendly, perfect for celebrations and there is even a special elevator to avoid the stairs if needed. Open from Noon to 10 pm - convenient. Highly recommended!

    Teppanyaki Style Cooking
    Brandon A.

    It's a rare occasion for me to experience a place like this. My party of 4 made a reservation way in advance as the place gets packed for dinner time. Upon arrival, we were sat immediately and given wonderful service. From the front desk person to our server and chef, all were friendly and welcoming. One was charismatic which added to the dinner. We ordered a variety of things which included surf and turf, chicken and more. I loved the show we were given. Fresh ingredients, of course, including a glass of recommended cabernet. I'll definitely remember this place to try more of their food and to experience the hospitality. Come hungry!

    Andrea G.

    We had the best time once again at Benihana! We came with a party of 10. We were seated right on time and had the most entertaining cook that had everyone laughing and having a great time. The location is the best it is very close to the pier. The food was really good especially the rice.

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    How much per plate? Or per headcount?

    At the hibachi entrees are $40 to $65 at most locations

    Hello where can I make a reservation to this location? I tried to book online but this location does not pop up. Thanks!

    They have a reservation page on their website. Several locations, you can make a reservation online, but the Monterey location is not one them. You can call to make a reservation.… Read more

    Is there regular table top dining or is it all hibachi?

    It's not hibachi. Pick Nic tables covered with white paper.

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    Crystal Fish

    Crystal Fish

    4.1(1.5k reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$
    Wheelchair accessible
    Sports on TV

    Legit . I'm sitting…read morehere right now writing this review because it is SO good!! The fish is so fresh, it's so smooth, it's so EVERYTHING you want sushi to be! I added cream cheese and macadamia nuts to my roll and it's just amazing. Quick friendly service. My food came out fast! The combo of the lemon and cilantro is killer! Can't wait to come back

    IN THIS ECONOMY DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY…read more Every single roll tastes the same. The udon soups are bland. The teriyaki sauce is too sweet. The beef ribs and beef and chicken teriyaki came out cold. Makes you wonder if all they do is try to reheat it gross! The appetizers were also bland and full of soy sauce. You're better off going somewhere else to spend your money. The service was subpar. No one acknowledges you when you walk in the door. They make you stand there and wait to eventually get unflavored food and terrible service. This review is written in February 2026. There's better places in the area just go there. At the end after over a $350 bill they refused to give us a plastic bag to go home. I offered to pay for it, but they had an attitude about it. They don't even know how to make spicy edamame. It's just soy sauce and grilled onions. The only waitress that was actually helping people was the Hispanic lady. Everyone else just stands and stares at you like they are a statue. You're better off going to Kokoro in Salinas. At least they give you better service and some flavor.

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    Crystal Fish - Chirashi- very fresh!

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    Kuma - Apollo, Spicy Paula, California Roll

    Kuma

    4.3(430 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    I have been wanting to give this place a try and finally got the opportunity. Unfortunately I was…read morein the moment so I did not take any photos. Everything was really fresh and prepared well. The restaurant has beautiful vaulted ceilings and great vibes. Only note was the music was all over the place but not a big deal at all. We ordered a lot since we were both very hungry and left satisfied. Starters: Spicy garlic edamame - great flavor and not overly done (5/5) Shrimp & Veggie tempura- perfect amount of batter (5/5) Gyoza (5/5) Mains: Chicken Teriyaki served with miso soup, salad, and steamed rice. (4/5) only because the salad while good had a little too much dressing, not a deal breaker. Sake sashimi 5/5 Tiger roll 5/5 Would definitely recommend as a great sushi spot and will be back!

    Really good sushi in Monterey. This is located in downtown Monterey and we stopped in because our…read moreoriginal destination had a huge wait. Kuma had a few minute wait. This place is really family friendly, and there were a lot of people with loud kids on a Saturday night around 6. It was also really packed, so the servers were running around getting everyone everything pretty quickly. I thought they were very pleasant and energetic. They have an interesting variety of sushi rolls, including some vegetarian and vegan selections. I felt like the serving size was pretty large, and I ended up taking some home. All the fish was fresh and high quality. A very enjoyable dinner!

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    Toribashi - Tonkotsu Ramen

    Toribashi

    4.0(465 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Healthy dining
    Established in 2018

    We had a craving for ramen while on vacation in Monterey, and Toribashi came thru for us!…read more This restaurant was located in a downtown area, so there wasn't a dedicated parking lot, but it was fairly easy to find street parking. I ordered the Shoyu Ramen which was flavorful with a rich broth. I also know my kids thoroughly enjoyed themselves because there was nothing left in their bowls :) Thank you, Toribashi!

    Welp.. We finally had the chance to return to Monterey.. As we were squeezed for time, we chose to…read morecome to Toribashi tonight. Parking was only mildly challenging, as a space opened up after only a single lap around the block. Inside here, you'll find a busy place with a few tables and individual bar-style (partitioned!) paired seating along the walls adjacent to the kitchen in the middle part of the restaurant. Order up at the self-serve order kiosks, tap in your table/counter number, and they bring out your order in a couple of minutes. We had six of us in our party, and most of us kept it simple by ordering the default Tonkatsu Ramen with different customizable options. Most all of the ingredients in this order were on point - The Chasu Pork Belly was tender, thick and delicious, ramen noodles nothing special, but generally stil on point, as were the bamboo shoots. However, the co-star/centerpiece of the Tonkatsu Ramen other than the Chasu Pork slab should be the broth, but sadly the broth was far far TOO salty which overpowered the other flavors in the broth. Chasu Pork 4.8/5, Tonkatsu Ramen 3.1/5. Service was good as everyone was hustling hard in the kitchen, along with attentive bussers/waitstaff to quickly turn tables. They take good care in wiping down the tables here. If I return, I'll just get the Paitan Ramen like I did in years past, as that seemed less salty. Then again the Paitan soup base begins with the same chicken+pork soup base as the Tonkatsu Ramen. I hope Toribashi will step back up to their former glory.

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    Benihana - Monterey - japanese - Updated May 2026

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