Benihana - Columbus, OH

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   Hilary

   VIP

   Indiana

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   We were seated 40 mins. after our reservation time. It then took the waitress a half an hour to come to our table. Once our order was taken, it was another half to get drinks, another half our to get sold/soup and another half hour to get a chef. I know they were busy...but maybe next time don't over book your reservations. It was annoying and not fun and the food was not good.
   

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   Elizabeth

   Columbus

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   It was weird that the cook repeatedly told our table that he isn’t being paid by the company due to changes is how checks are issued. It was incredibly loud and the price is not worth the poor experience and ok food.
   

   Benihana - Columbus, OHResponded 1 day ago

   Dear Beth, thank you for your review. We’re so sorry that your experience did not match your expectations, but we appreciate you bringing this matter to our attention. If you wish to contact us with further details regarding this experience, you may reach us by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website.
   

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   Stacey

   Columbus

   8 reviews

   3.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Service was good. Food was incredibly salty- our cook went overboard on salt, then butter and then soy sauce. Unfortunately it was so awful that I could not finish my dish because it was horrible.
   

   Benihana - Columbus, OHResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Stacey, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that you found our service satisfactory, but we're sorry to hear that our food didn't meet your expectations. Your comments about the food's saltyness and the excessive use of seasonings have been noted. We strive to provide flavorful dishes that fully satisfy our guests, and we regret that we fell short in this instance. We appreciate your honesty and will take your comments into consideration as we continuously work to improve our food offerings. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best regards, Benihana - Columbus, OH Management Team
   

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   Shonda

   Columbus

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 12, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I requested Jeremy as our chef and was exceptionally pleased with the food and service. He put on quite the show and, as usual was very cognizant of any allergies at the table. The food was superb!! This is our favorite place to dine out. I would highly recommend Benihana and Jeremy in particular for any occasion.
   

   Benihana - Columbus, OHResponded on December 15, 2024

   Hello, Shonda! Thank you for your wonderful review and high ratings! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with us, particularly the food and service. It's always our pleasure to accommodate our guests' dietary needs and preferences. We're delighted that you consider Benihana - Columbus your favorite place to dine out. Your recommendation means a lot to us and we look forward to serving you again soon. Best Regards, The Management Team
   

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   Kelli

   VIP

   Columbus

   34 reviews

   5.0

   34 reviews

   Dined on December 7, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food is very expensive. We spent $182 on 2 people and it was not worth it. The chef was entertaining however for that amount I would go to fine dining. The drink, Benihana Punch was very good. The food was good but small portions.
   

   Benihana - Columbus, OHResponded on December 9, 2024

   Hi Kelli! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our Benihana Punch! However, we're sorry to hear that you found our food to be expensive and did not value the experience as much as you would have liked. We strive to provide delicious food and a memorable dining experience, and it seems we fell short this time. We appreciate your comments and will certainly take them into consideration as we continually strive to improve our services. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future and provide a better experience. Best regards, The Management Team at Benihana - Columbus
   

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   Shannon

   Columbus

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on December 6, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Choy the chef was great! However, we weren’t seated until 20 minutes after our reservation time and we ordered an item to go when we placed our orders and it wasn’t placed by the server until after we finished eating causing additional wait time at the end of the evening.
   

   Benihana - Columbus, OHResponded on December 9, 2024

   Hello, Shannon! Thank you for your feedback and for choosing to dine with us at Benihana - Columbus. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the choy chef! However, we're sorry to hear about the wait time you experienced during your visit. We understand how frustrating that can be and we're working on improving our seating and service times to ensure a more seamless dining experience for our guests. We appreciate your patience and hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon. Best, The Management Team
   

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   Sherri

   Columbus

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 30, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our chef, Chul was so nice, so entertaining and a great cook. Food was amazing, as always. We love it here!
   

   Benihana - Columbus, OHResponded on December 2, 2024

   Dear Sherri, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience at our restaurant! We are thrilled that our chef made your visit special. Thank you for your kind words and for choosing to dine with us.
   

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   Jyoti

   Columbus

   4 reviews

   1.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on November 29, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Waited an hour for the cook to come to our table , extremely disappointed at the service . Food was alright, if just took forever and kinda ruined my mood , probably will not be going there ever again
   

   Benihana - Columbus, OHResponded on December 2, 2024

   Dear Jyoti, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We apologize for the issues you experienced during your visit. We will address these concerns with our team to ensure a better experience for our guests in the future. Please allow us a chance to make things right by reaching out to our team directly. You may reach us by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website.
   

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   Theresa

   Columbus

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 27, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   The food takes good, but we were seated at least 20 min before anyone came to our table - and it only after I stopped someone that drink orders were taken. The service throughout the entire time was very slow and disorganized. We don't plan to return. The cost was too high for the level of service provided and the amount of food provided. The extra cost of $5.50/ person for a small bowl of fried rice instead of steamed was ridiculous.
   

   Benihana - Columbus, OHResponded on November 30, 2024

   Dear Theresa! Thanks for visiting us at Benihana - Columbus. We're sorry to hear about your experience, as it's not typical of our standards. We apologize for the delay in service and any confusion regarding the order. We also regret to hear that you found our pricing high. We strive to provide exceptional service and delicious food, and we're sorry we fell short this time. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service and food quality. We hope you'll reconsider and give us another chance to serve you better. Best regards, Benihana - Columbus Management Team
   

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    Lindsay

    Columbus

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1

    Spend your money elsewhere! We went to a birthday just six months ago and it was GREAT. Big downturn since then. The server and chef nailed all the orders but the service was slow and zero energy. You choose a steakhouse for the atmosphere! You pay a MUCH higher meal prices for the show! No show, no fun. Not a single employee smiled…except the bartender who was great. We made note of two birthdays twice in Open Table and three times to staff at the restaurant. They promised singing and desserts but didn’t deliver. The manager left halfway through our meal. There was no server, bartender, hostess or manager to ask about the singing and dessert. While the flavors were decent, the vegetable portion sizes were drastically reduced from six months ago. We won’t be back. Not the birthday experience we wanted at all.
    

    Benihana - Columbus, OHResponded on November 26, 2024

    Thanks for the feedback, Lindsay! We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at our restaurant, Benihana - Columbus. We take your comments about service speed and atmosphere very seriously and we apologize for falling short. We're glad you enjoyed the steak and dessert flavors, but it's clear we missed the mark on other aspects, including the service and atmosphere. We're committed to improving and hope for another chance to serve you better. Best, The Management Team
    

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