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Benihana - San Francisco, CA

3.9
3.9
3198 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 61 times today
Additional seating options
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
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.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 563-4844
  • 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/
  • Neighborhood
    Japantown
  • Cross street
    Laguna /Webster
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Offers

  • $3, $6 $9 HAPPY HOUR

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Explore our new $3, $6, & $9 Happy Hour menu, available Monday-Friday from 3pm to 6pm! Indulge in steamy edamame, the juicy Rocky's Wagyu Burger, signature cocktails like the refreshing Benihana Punch, and much more! With a variety of delicious options, it doesn’t get happier than this! Exclusions apply. Menu items, dates and times vary by location. Contact your local Benihana for additional information.
    $3, $6 $9 HAPPY HOUR Photo
  • $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
  • 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 3,198 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in San Francisco offers an exciting dining experience with "extraordinary" food and entertaining chefs like Antonio and Freddy. Guests appreciate the "amazing" atmosphere, making it perfect for celebrations. While the restaurant is known for its lively environment, some guests note longer wait times even with reservations. Overall, a fun spot for memorable dining.
3,198 Reviews
  1. kali

    San Joaquin

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    made a reservation at 8pm and didn’t get sat until 8:25pm. We sat and waited for food for another 20 minutes before the cooking even started. My food was good the hibachi steak was great but my friends chicken was like rubber. i literally thought it was like cat meat or something lol.
    Benihana - San Francisco, CAResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Kali. We're sorry to hear about your experience with the reservation time and the quality of your chicken dish. It's disheartening to know that we fell short of your expectations. We're always looking to improve and your feedback is invaluable to us. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better dining experience.

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  2. Ashley

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    very rude server, took very long to even get drinks.
    Benihana - San Francisco, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Hey Ashley, we're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - San Francisco, CA. It's disappointing to know that you felt rushed and had a less than perfect service experience. We strive to provide all our guests with a memorable dining experience and it seems we fell short this time. We appreciate your feedback and will definitely take it into account as we continually work to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide you with the exceptional service you deserve. Thank you for your review. Best, The Management Team.

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  3. RAMON

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We had a 8pm reservation . Arrived early and still 2+ hour wait . Staff had no idea and no answers . 25 year patron at this location . We had a Horrible experience.
    Benihana - San Francisco, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Ramon. We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - San Francisco, CA. It's clear that we fell short in providing the level of service we strive for, especially given your late arrival and the lack of information from our team. We understand how frustrating this must have been for you, especially since you've been a loyal patron for years. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we assure you that we will address these issues to prevent them from happening in the future. We hope you will give us another chance to make it right. Best regards, The Management Team

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  4. Caroline

    VIP

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Despite having a 7:00 PM reservation, my son and his friends were not seated until 8:20 PM—over an hour late. This was incredibly frustrating, especially as we had planned the evening around celebrating his 15th birthday. When I spoke to the manager, they insisted our reservation was for 8:00 PM, which was simply not true. The host had informed us they were running an hour behind and had apparently adjusted the reservation time in OpenTable without notifying us. After reading other reviews, it seems this may be a recurring issue at this location, suggesting either consistent overbooking or poor management. It raises the question: what is the point of making a reservation if it won’t be honored? Unfortunately, the evening didn’t improve once we were finally seated. One of the main reasons my son loves Benihana is for the lively, engaging performances by the chefs, which make the experience memorable. This time, however, the chef seemed uninterested and merely went through the motions. While the food was good, the lack of energy and interaction took away the fun and celebratory atmosphere we were expecting. Although the staff did comp a couple of items, which we appreciated, it didn’t make up for the delays, the disruption to our plans, or the lackluster service. A night meant to be special and memorable for my son fell far short of expectations, and unfortunately, we won’t be returning to this location.
    Benihana - San Francisco, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Caroline, We sincerely apologize for the disappointing experience at Benihana - San Francisco, CA. We regret the long wait and the lack of energy from our chef. We're sorry for any inconvenience caused and we assure you that we're taking your feedback seriously. We hope for another chance to provide the memorable and enjoyable experience you've known at Benihana. Best regards, The Management Team

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  5. Patrick

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    You go to Benihana for the show and food. The show was mediocre, the food was decent. Service was uninspired and we felt this particular time we went for another birthday was lackluster.
    Benihana - San Francisco, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Patrick, We're truly sorry to hear that your experience at Benihana - San Francisco, CA didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide our guests with a memorable experience, and we're disappointed to hear that our show and food didn't hit the mark for you. We also apologize if you felt our service was lackluster. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best, The Management Team

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  6. Cynthia

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jorge our chef was terrific and really entertained our group of 12 year old boys!
    Benihana - San Francisco, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Cynthia, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your group of boys had a great time at Benihana - San Francisco, CA. It's wonderful to know that our chef's efforts were appreciated by your group. We strive to make every visit a memorable one for our guests, and it's always a joy to hear when we've succeeded. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another enjoyable dining experience! Best regards, The Management Team

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  7. Teresa

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    It's been a long standing tradition for us to celebrate several birthdays at Benihana every year. We usually have a great time and enjoy the food tremendously. This year however, our chef was less than average, lacking excitement or seemingly inexperience - he didn't do most of the tricks/entertainment (like tossing the shrimp tails into his chef hat). He put way too much butter ice cream and more than half a bottle of soy sauce on the friend rice. Everything was overly salty, peppery and oily. The meal was quite bad. The entertainment was lacking. And the service - our waitress hardly checked on us and missed a few crucial things like clearing out our salad bowls, asking us about the dessert choices, forgetting to ask if we needed boxes and bringing us a bag later for the boxes. The prices have also gone up tremendously. Sadly, I fear this may be the last year we go to celebrate our birthdays because it no longer proves to be fun and the food is not great for the high cost.
    Benihana - San Francisco, CAResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Teresa, We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at Benihana - San Francisco, CA. It's always our goal to provide a memorable dining experience for our guests, and we regret that we missed the mark on this occasion. We appreciate your feedback regarding the chef's performance and the food. We will certainly take your comments into consideration as we continuously strive to improve our service and food quality. We hope you'll reconsider and give us another chance to provide you with the exceptional experience that Benihana - San Francisco, CA is known for. Best regards, The Management Team

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  8. Antoinette

    San Francisco

    86 reviews

    4.0

    86 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were fantastic. Drinks were awesome. I was celebrating my granddaughter's birthday. She really enjoyed herself and Freddy was so entertaining, good show!
    Benihana - San Francisco, CAResponded 7 days ago
    Hey Antoinette, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your granddaughter had a fantastic time celebrating her birthday at Benihana - San Francisco, CA. It's great to know that you enjoyed our food and service, and found our drinks to be awesome. We always strive to make special occasions even more memorable, and it's wonderful to hear that our show, Freddy, was enjoyable for you. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best wishes, The Management Team

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  9. Ron

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Freddy our chef was amazing. Our wait staff at the grill provided great service. Drinks at the bar before getting seated took a very long time to get served. You need more than one person working there.
    Benihana - San Francisco, CAResponded on January 22, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Ron! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience with our team at the grill. We always strive to provide top-notch service, and it's great to know we hit the mark during your visit. We apologize for the wait at the bar and the delay in getting your drinks served. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service speed. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  10. Ani

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Had a 7:30 reservation, didn’t get seated until 9. Ordered drinks, didn’t receive them until 9:45. Food didn’t start until then either. When we asked server for an explanation we were told “this is always how the weekends are at Benihana.” It’s entertaining and the food is fun and yummy, and the people do their best…but genuinely insane how poorly run it is. I’ve never waited this long without apology or acknowledgement.
    Benihana - San Francisco, CAResponded on January 21, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Ani. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our team's efforts entertaining at Benihana - San Francisco, CA. However, we're truly sorry for the wait times you experienced during your visit. We understand how frustrating that can be and we apologize for any inconvenience caused. We're committed to improving our service and your experience. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Best regards, Benihana - San Francisco, CA Management Team

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FAQs

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Benihana - San Francisco, CA is rated 3.9 stars by 3198 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 61 times today
Additional seating options

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Benihana - San Francisco, CA

1737 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Laguna /Webster
  • Neighborhood
    Japantown
  • 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
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (415) 563-4844
  • 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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