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Benihana - Anchorage, AK, Anchorage, AK

Benihana - Anchorage, AK

4.2 (1682)
$30 and under
Japanese
1100 W 8th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Kid-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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Steakhouse, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    Anchorage
  • Cross street
    Between 8th and L street
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Offers

  • $39 TASTE OF BENIHANA

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    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. 
    $39 TASTE OF BENIHANA Photo
  • FLAVORS IN FULL BLOOM

    Mar 7, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025
    Sun - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Spring into the season with our newest drink offerings—Dragon Bloom Margarita, Pink Paradise, and Sweet Heat Paloma—available for a limited time only!

    FLAVORS IN FULL BLOOM Photo
  • WAGYU OF THE WORLD MENU

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    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!

    WAGYU OF THE WORLD MENU Photo

What 1,682 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Anchorage / Alaska

    Good for groups

  • Anchorage / Alaska

    Healthy

  • Anchorage / Alaska

    Hot spot

  • Anchorage / Alaska

    Good for special occasions

  • Anchorage / Alaska

    Lively

  • Anchorage / Alaska

    Most Booked

  • Anchorage

    Innovative

  • Anchorage

    Good for groups

  • Anchorage

    Healthy

  • Anchorage

    Hot spot

  • Anchorage

    Good for special occasions

  • Anchorage

    Lively

  • Anchorage

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Anchorage offers a lively dining experience with "personable and engaging" chefs and attentive staff. Guests appreciate well-seasoned food, with highlights like "perfectly seared scallops." The restaurant is known for its fun and interactive atmosphere, though wait times can vary, and some visits may feel rushed.
1,682 Reviews
  1. Justin

    Anchorage3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Benihana is a great place to go to observe the antics of a quality cooking spectacle. The chefs are talented. The food is delicious. A great dining experience. Benihana Anchorage is a great establishment.

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  2. Selina

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Night out with few friends. We had a pretty great chef, very personable and engaging. We had lots of laughes especially since a different chef played a couple practice jokes.Drinks were good and food was seasoned nicely. Scallops seared perfectly. Wait staff was attentive with very good service. Great experience ending with picture taken, printed and framed that will be cherished.
    Benihana - Anchorage, AKResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Selina, We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time at Benihana - Anchorage, AK! It's wonderful to know that our chef's personality and engaging personality added to your evening. We're also glad that you had a good time with us, from our attentive service to the seared scallops. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience. Best, The Management Team

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  3. Britni

    Anchorage1 review

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Took almost 40 minutes to get our frost drink which was very disappointing. The food was good, not as good as I have had in the past. Everything took really long. We had reservations at 7 and had to leave at 9:30 without getting our “free” dessert because it was too late.
    Benihana - Anchorage, AKResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Britni, We're sorry to hear that your recent visit to Benihana - Anchorage, AK didn't meet your expectations. We always aim to provide top-notch service, so it's disappointing to hear about the delay you experienced. We're glad you enjoyed the food, but we're sorry we couldn't make your experience more enjoyable. We appreciate your feedback and will definitely work on improving our service times to provide a better dining experience. Thank you for your review. The Management Team

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  4. Cameron

    Anchorage1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time at Benihana, the food is always great thw chefs are a hell of a time and always got to love meeting new people!
    Benihana - Anchorage, AKResponded on April 14, 2025
    Hey Cameron, thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you always have a great time at Benihana and that you always enjoy our chefs' show. It's always a pleasure to meet new people and we're glad we could make your experience memorable. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  5. Cindy

    Anchorage8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Came to celebrate a couple of events. With the snow we were waiting on part of our party. While seated we felt rushed. Could have been a better experience.
    Benihana - Anchorage, AKResponded on April 12, 2025
    Hey Cindy, Thank you for choosing Benihana - Anchorage, AK for your special occasions. We're sorry to hear that you felt rushed during your visit. We strive to provide a relaxing dining experience for all our guests and we regret that we fell short this time. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service. We hope you and your guests will give us another chance to provide a better experience. Best regards, The Management Team

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  6. Rachel

    Anchorage1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the food, atmosphere, our server, & Chef Tiffany!
    Benihana - Anchorage, AKResponded on April 11, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Rachel! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service at Benihana - Anchorage, AK. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience for all our guests, and it's great to hear we hit the mark during your visit. We noticed your rating on value and we appreciate your honesty. We're always looking for ways to improve and your feedback helps us do just that. We hope to see you again soon for another great experience!

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  7. Otineru

    Anchorage1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I’m disappointed in how much Benihana Anchorage has gone downhill. They now cram as many people into the limited space allowed, as possible. Not only adding to the noise level being equivalent to what I would compare to McDonald Playland. But not even allowing enough space for the chefs to move safely or space for their food carts, or nescisary equipment to be used in a manner that Benihana is known for the show of the meal. Once seated, people are unable to move again before the end of the meal, in some cases not even to allow leg room by pushing chairs from tale by a few inches. I was unable to access my jacket on the back of my chair for needed medication, or phone for pictures. The noise level did not allow me to hear my partner next to me for conversation, or any communication between other at the table. The chef was unable to be heard at all for questions for food prep, jokes, or any other communication of any kind. The calamari appetizer was so over cooked, it was worse then boot leather and I actually could not chew through it enough to swallow, and had to spit it out in my napkin. The salad was nothing but lettuce stems, and swimming in dressing to the point the people next to me thought it was soup and tried to eat it with their soup spoon. I had the all seafood dinner, which every item was so over cooked, I can honestly say I’ve had better in drive through. The hostess came and offered pictures, in which my date was excited. Only to receive a quick, impersonal one shot without warning, leaving my eyes closed and trying to adjust my dress, and my date still adjusting his chair. No offer for a second chance. When the chef was done, we were left less then 3 min before check was brought. The first couple had already left, after a less then adequate birthday dinner, thinking that the check came and they were being pushed out the door. When the hostess came back and said… “nobody wanted dessert? No?” When asked if options, replied “ice cream” then left.
    Benihana - Anchorage, AKResponded on April 8, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Otineru. We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Anchorage, AK. We understand that the noise level and the difficulty in moving about the restaurant negatively impacted your dining experience. We also regret that you found our seafood dinner overcooked. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service and food quality. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide the quality dining experience you've come to expect from us. Best regards, Benihana - Anchorage, AK Management Team

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  8. Christina

    Anchorage1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Daniel was amazing! It was a wonderful experience.
    Benihana - Anchorage, AKResponded on April 7, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Christina! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience at Benihana - Anchorage, AK. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our food, service, and found great value in our offerings. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  9. Lori

    Anchorage11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Took 2.5 hours - waited an hour for chef to start. Manager was great, gave our table free cali rolls. Prices have gone up about 10-15.00 more.
    Benihana - Anchorage, AKResponded on April 1, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Lori! We're glad to hear that our manager provided you with exceptional service during your visit to Benihana - Anchorage, AK. We understand your frustration about the wait time and the change in pricing. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we strive to provide the best dining experience for our guests. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.

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  10. Crystal

    Unspecified1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    My waiter never came back to ask if we wanted more drinks and they forgot my kids food. For the 300 I spent I will never be back
    Benihana - Anchorage, AKResponded on April 1, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Crystal. We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Anchorage, AK. We strive to provide excellent service and it's clear we fell short in your case. We apologize for the mix-up with your drink order and the oversight with your kids' food. We assure you that we take your feedback seriously and will work on improving our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide the quality experience you expected from us. Best, The Management Team

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Benihana - Anchorage, AK is rated 4.2 stars by 1682 OpenTable diners.

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1100 W 8th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between 8th and L street
  • Neighborhood
    Anchorage
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Steakhouse, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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