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Benihana - Santa Monica, CA, Santa Monica, CA

Benihana - Santa Monica, CA

3.9
3.9
4139 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
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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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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, 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
    Santa Monica
  • Cross street
    Between Broadway and 4th St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • 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 4,139 people are saying

Benihana - Santa Monica, CA 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

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Westside

    Japanese

  • Westside

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Santa Monica offers a dynamic dining experience with flavorful dishes and entertaining chefs. Guests praise the "outstanding food" and cherish the fun atmosphere, ideal for family outings. However, be prepared for potential wait times despite reservations. "amazing service" is highlighted, making it a memorable visit.
4,139 Reviews
  1. Andi

    Los Angeles22 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We hadn’t been to Benihana until years. The service was excellent, however having a plate of onions and shrimp, although tasty, left something to be desired. They need to include other vegetables.
    Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded today
    Thanks for the feedback, Andi! We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience with our service at Benihana - Santa Monica, CA. We're sorry to hear that you found the dish without other vegetables to be more enjoyable. We always strive to cater to our guests' preferences and we appreciate your feedback. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon and provide you with a more satisfying dining experience.

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  2. Brandon

    Los Angeles1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Kitchen was very dirty, wait time exceeded one hour past reservation
    Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Brandon. We're sorry to hear about your experience with the cleanliness of our kitchen and the long wait time you experienced. We strive to provide excellent service and it's clear we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we hope you'll give us another chance to provide a better dining experience. Best Regards, The Management Team at Benihana - Santa Monica, CA

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Worst ever ! Had reservations for 6:30 . Checked in 6:20pm. Was informed it will be a 30mi. Wait. 45 min passed by and was told there was 6 tables still waiting ahead . We waited for 2 hours to finally be seated and food was super salty on my end . Maybe cause I was already frustrated . Never AGAIN COMING TO SANTA MONICA LOCATION .
    Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Guest! Thanks for the feedback. We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at Benihana - Santa Monica, CA. It's clear that we did not meet your expectations, especially regarding the wait time and the quality of the food. We take your comments seriously and will use them to improve our service. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    When we arrived immediately we were taken to the table area and told to find where we wanted to eat. The waiter was friendly and took our order and drinks. The cook was excellent and did his tricks as they always do. Food was outstanding! We ordered the lunch specials. Benihana never let us down. I recommend this as a must for excellent for fine dining.
    Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Guest! Thank you for your wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Benihana - Santa Monica, CA. It's great to know that our team's service and food met your expectations. We strive to provide an excellent dining experience and it's always rewarding to hear when we've succeeded. We appreciate your high recommendation and look forward to serving you again. Best regards, The Management Team

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  5. Dana

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Isaac the server was very attentive to the group, and Jamie the manager was excellent! Thx for the memories
    Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Dana! We're thrilled to hear that you and your group had a great time at Benihana - Santa Monica, CA. It's always our pleasure to provide attentive service and excellent management. We're glad to be a part of your memorable dining experiences. We can't wait to serve you again soon!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    RUN!! Waited 45 for a table, despite having a reservation. They packed two additional groups into the table, making it 9 people plus a baby. Then waited another 20 minutes to even get a glass of water. No manager ever appeared to apologize. The place is dated and the smoke extractors are weak. Dominick the chef was wonderful and the food was decent but never going there again.
    Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Guest, we’re sorry to hear about your experience. Your feedback is important, and we strive to improve our service. We appreciate your kind words about Dominick and the food. If you wish to contact us with further details regarding this experience, you may reach us by visiting our website.

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  7. Serena

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our reservation was not honored and we waited over an hour
    Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded on March 18, 2025
    Dear Serena, We’re truly sorry your reservation wasn’t honored and that you had to wait over an hour. This is unacceptable, and we deeply apologize for the frustration and inconvenience it caused. Your feedback is important, and we’ll address this with our team to ensure it doesn’t happen again. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we hope you’ll give us another chance to provide a better experience in the future.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My reservation was at 6:15pm, I checked in at 6pm and didn’t get seated until 7pm. That was the only negative thing I experienced over all. The host seemed like he was under a lot of stress he was unapproachable. Our server Faith took our order right away and she was very fast but seemed to have a little attitude when asking for things but other than that the chef Ivan was great he was funny and outgoing.
    Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded on March 18, 2025
    Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your experience! We apologize for the delay in seating and the unapproachable behavior of our host. We appreciate your understanding, as it sounds like it may have been a busy night. We’ll address this with our team to ensure a more welcoming experience. We're glad Faith provided quick service, though we’ll also look into her attitude to improve. It’s great to hear that Chef Ivan made your meal enjoyable with his humor and energy! We hope to welcome you back for an even better experience next time.

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  9. PelinS

    Las Vegas1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Place was really cold, service was good however taste was average.
    Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded on March 18, 2025
    Dear Pelin, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear that you found the service good, but we're sorry the temperature and taste didn’t meet your expectations. We appreciate your input and hope to provide a better experience on your next visit.

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  10. Jason

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was excellent, but waited 25 minutes at front room with a reservation. They had the a/c blasting and the front door wind draft. The entire restaurant had their coats on.
    Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Jason! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food at Benihana - Santa Monica, CA. We apologize for the inconvenience you faced due to the delay in your reservation and the A/C issue. We value your feedback and will ensure to address these issues. We hope to serve you again soon. - The Management Team

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Benihana - Santa Monica, CA is rated 3.9 stars by 4139 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
Google Map for Benihana - Santa Monica, CA

1447 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Broadway and 4th St
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • 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, Discover, 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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