Benihana - Miami Beach, FL

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   CatalinaT

   Chicago

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Took more than 1 hour after seating down for the h ch f to come to the table. Everyone else sitting at the table were so frustrated that they left without eating after waiting for 1 hour. My son and I ended up eating alone at the table. Food was not good either. Cheap steak and the colossal shrimp were tiny. People at other tables were so frustrated as well. Worst experience ever!
   

   Benihana - Miami Beach, FLResponded 4 days ago

   Thanks for the feedback, Catalina. We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at Benihana - Miami Beach, FL. It's clear that we fell short in meeting our service and food standards during your visit. We strive to provide our guests with a pleasant dining experience, and it's clear we missed the mark this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we will definitely take your feedback into account as we work to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide you with the quality experience that we're known for. The Management Team
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Miami

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Our server Claudia was amazing, the best. She was attentive and extremely pleasant.
   

   Benihana - Miami Beach, FLResponded 4 days ago

   Dear Guest! Thanks for visiting us at Benihana - Miami Beach, FL! We're thrilled to hear that you had an exceptional experience with our service. We strive to provide the best for our guests and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We're delighted that you enjoyed the food and would like to thank you for your kind words. We look forward to serving you again soon.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   VIP

   Chicago

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Literally walked out. Seated 40 min after reservation. Then 1 hour after at table we could not take it anymore after they only made it to the salad. The best part is they then charged us for the salad and soup. We ended up at McDonald. This location is very problematic
   

   Benihana - Miami Beach, FLResponded 4 days ago

   Dear Guest, we're really sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at Benihana - Miami Beach, FL. It's clear that we didn't meet your expectations and for that, we sincerely apologize. We understand how frustrating it must have been to wait for a long time and not have the food that you were expecting. We also understand your frustration with the charges for the salad and soup. We aim to provide our guests with an enjoyable dining experience, and clearly, we fell short this time. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our services. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
   

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   John

   VIP

   Miami

   14 reviews

   4.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Chef Luis was great. Cooked our food to perfection.
   

   Benihana - Miami Beach, FLResponded 4 days ago

   Thanks for the review, John! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Benihana - Miami Beach, FL. It's wonderful to know that our chefs met your expectations with their culinary skills. We strive to provide excellent food and service to all our guests. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon.
   

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   Nicky

   VIP

   Miami

   23 reviews

   5.0

   23 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   This was for my daughter's 13th birthday. It was noisy and lively and she and her friends had a great time. Food was good. Went home full and satisfied. Great service.
   

   Benihana - Miami Beach, FLResponded 4 days ago

   Hello Nicky, Thank you for choosing Benihana - Miami Beach, FL for such a special occasion. We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends had a great time celebrating your daughter's 13th birthday and enjoyed our food and service. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you and your friends back for more memorable experiences. Best Regards, The Management Team
   

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   Jordyn

   Los Angeles

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   The chef was amazing and entertained my 2 year. It was hard to locate our server for refills, Togo boxes and the check to close out
   

   Benihana - Miami Beach, FLResponded 6 days ago

   Thanks for visiting us, Jordyn! We're thrilled to hear that you and your little one enjoyed your time at Benihana - Miami Beach, FL. We're sorry to hear about the difficulty in locating your server for refills and closing out. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we're glad that our chef was able to provide you with a memorable dining experience. We hope to serve you again soon!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   VIP

   London

   4 reviews

   2.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on February 28, 2025

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

   Our chef didn’t do tricks… Did one attempt at the onion volcano after all the food had been served. Shrimp appetiser was served after the main course. Steamed rice was served more than 10 minutes before the main course so cold when eating it with the food. Sauces were not offered. - I had to request it. Chef never engaged with guests. Fried rice was so salty. Server was lovely and clearly embarrassed by the chef. Other tables had great chefs - the normal entertainment that you associate with Benihana’s.
   

   Benihana - Miami Beach, FLResponded 6 days ago

   Dear Guest! Thanks for visiting us at Benihana - Miami Beach, FL. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn't match your expectations. We always strive to deliver a memorable experience, and we regret that we missed the mark this time. Your feedback about the onion volcano, shrimp appetizer, steamed rice, sauces, and the fried rice being too salty is noted. We also apologize for the service not being up to par. We're glad that you found our server to be lovely, but we understand that it's not always possible to ensure the same level of service during peak hours. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.
   

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   Esther

   Miami

   4 reviews

   1.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on February 26, 2025

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

   My reservation for 8:15 was for no reason. Seems like everyone was waiting at the bar where I reserved for. I even asked for patio table but wasn’t available. I wasn’t served as the wait was an hour. Hostess mentioned she can’t sit us if there no table available. So why is there even an option to reserve. It was a birthday outing if anyone even cares.
   

   Benihana - Miami Beach, FLResponded on February 27, 2025

   Hello Esther, We're truly sorry for the inconvenience you experienced. We understand your frustration regarding the reservation issue and the wait time. We aim to provide a seamless dining experience for all our guests and it's clear we fell short in your case. We value your feedback and will definitely use it to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to make things right. Best regards, Benihana - Miami Beach, FL Management Team
   

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   Alex

   Miami

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on February 24, 2025

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

   it was delightful as always. showed up slightly before my reservation but got sat immediately! montella was attentive and efficient as a server, and woo was absolutely delightful as a chef! very funny and very good cook. will continue to keep coming to this location
   

   Benihana - Miami Beach, FLResponded on February 25, 2025

   Hello Alex, Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time at Benihana - Miami Beach, FL. It's always a pleasure to have our guests enjoy their time with us. We're glad to know that our team was able to accommodate you promptly and that you had a great experience with our service. We're also delighted that you found our chefs to be delightful and funny. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, The Management Team
   

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    Robert

    Miami

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2025

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

    well, it took an hour before they brought the salad and soup and the drinks the cook halfway cook the meal the fried rice was a ball of white rice the steak had no taste it was hard the whole meal wasn't good i been a customer at this restaurant for over 25 year and never had an experience like this one a while back i had one and they said they were going to take care of me never happened $174 00 dollars for this meal and drink the wine was like Waterdown also the Pina colada had no acholhol
    

    Benihana - Miami Beach, FLResponded on February 24, 2025

    Thanks for the feedback, Robert. We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Miami Beach, FL. It's disappointing to hear that our food and drinks didn't meet your expectations, especially the steak and the Pina colada. We pride ourselves on delivering a great experience and it seems we fell short this time. Your feedback is invaluable and we appreciate you taking the time to share it. We hope to have the opportunity to provide a better experience in the future. The Management Team
    

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