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Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FL, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL

Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FL

3.5
3.5
3560 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 29 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
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 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (954) 776-0111
  • 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/
  • Area
    Lauderdale by the Sea
  • Cross Street
    Intracoastal Waterway
  • Parking details
    We offer complimentary valet parking during lunch and dinner Monday – Sunday.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wine

Offers

  • $3, $6 $9 HAPPY HOUR

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 15:00 - 22:00,Fri - Sat - 15:00 - 23:00
    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 - 15:00, 15:00 - 22:00,Fri - Sat - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 23:00
    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 - 15:00, 15:00 - 22:00,Fri - Sat - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 23:00
    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 3,560 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.5
3.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 3.4Service
  • 3.4Ambience
  • 3.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Fort Lauderdale offers a vibrant dining experience with a "beautiful view of the intracoastal" and a lively atmosphere. While some guests have noted service delays, others praise the "delicious food" and engaging chefs who enhance the meal with their culinary performances. Ideal for special occasions, it promises an enjoyable outing.
3,560 Reviews
  1. Christine

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good, pricey but good. There were quite a few birthday parties so it was extremely loud. Too loud.
    Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FLResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Christine, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that you found the food at Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FL to be good! We understand your concern about the noise level and the pricing. We strive to provide a comfortable dining experience for all our guests and we're sorry if it wasn't up to your expectations. We appreciate your comments and will certainly take them into consideration to improve our restaurant's atmosphere. We hope to see you again soon for a more enjoyable dining experience. Best regards, The Management Team

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  2. PattyS

    Detroit

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    No wonderful experience at Benihana’s as we always do every year we went to celebrate my birthday Alfred. The chef was great attentive. The meal was fantastic and will be back.
    Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FLResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Patty! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your birthday celebration at Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FL. It's wonderful to know that our team was attentive and that you found your meal fantastic. We strive to make every visit memorable and we're glad we could contribute to your special day. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. - The Management Team

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  3. Jason

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Joann did an amazing job on the table and it tasted unbelievable. But unfortunately she was the only female who works on the table grill
    Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FLResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Jason! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the table and found it to taste amazing. We take pride in our culinary team, and we're glad that they did a great job. We also appreciate your understanding and support regarding the lack of female employees on the grill. We're continuously working to improve our diversity, and your feedback is invaluable. We hope to see you again soon!

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  4. Randy

    Las Vegas

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    50 minute wait after reservation. Almost 3 hrs?? Food was ok, Benihana has done better in the past. , took way too long .
    Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FLResponded on 20 January 2025
    Hey Randy, We're really sorry to hear about your experience at Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FL. We understand that waiting can be frustrating, especially when you've made a reservation. We apologize for the long wait time and understand that you found our food to be just okay. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to make improvements. We hope you'll give us another chance to show you the true Benihana experience. Best, The Management Team

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  5. Mike

    VIP

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Waited 30 minuites for drinks and chef to begin cooking. Ordered lobster and filet mignon which was over cooked and tough
    Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FLResponded on 18 January 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Mike. We're truly sorry to hear about your experience at Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FL. It's disappointing to hear that our food did not meet your expectations, particularly the lobster and filet mignon. We always aim to deliver a great experience, and we're sorry we fell short this time. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we strive 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. Hutchins

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good , the drinks were excellent, the service was good
    Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FLResponded on 17 January 2025
    Hi Hutchins, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food, drinks, and service. We always strive to provide excellent service and delicious meals to all our guests at Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FL. We're glad to know that you found the overall value to be good as well. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great dining experience. Best wishes, The Management Team

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  7. David

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience Jeff our chef was very entertaining
    Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FLResponded on 16 January 2025
    Hello David, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience at Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FL. It's great to know that our team's entertainment made your dining experience even more enjoyable. We strive to provide our guests with memorable experiences and your kind words affirm that we're succeeding. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best Regards, The Management Team

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  8. Missy

    Dallas

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 14 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely love Benihana’s. I know that the franchise reputation has gone downhill, but not this one. We had a wonderful time and the food is always consistently delicious 🤤 . Give them a try.
    Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FLResponded on 16 January 2025
    Hello Missy, We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time at Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FL! It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed our food and service. We strive to provide the best experience for our guests and your feedback is a testament to that. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team

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  9. Jasmin

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Server was horrible didn’t sing happy birthday or give the proper food to my child will not be coming back
    Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FLResponded on 15 January 2025
    Hi Jasmin, we're really sorry to hear about your experience at Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FL. It's disappointing to know that you didn't receive the special treatment that we strive for, especially on such a special occasion. We want all of our guests to feel celebrated and well taken care of, and it's clear we missed the mark this time. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right. Best, The Management Team

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  10. Marc Edwine

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good experience this place very nice all the team very friendly
    Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FLResponded on 14 January 2025
    Hi Marc, We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience at Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FL. Your kind words about our team's friendliness are greatly appreciated. We're thrilled that you enjoyed our food and service. We look forward to serving you again soon. Thanks for your high ratings!

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FAQs

Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FL does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FL is rated 3.5 stars by 3560 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 29 times today

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Google Map for Benihana - Fort Lauderdale, FL

276 E Commercial Blvd, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL 33308

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Intracoastal Waterway
  • Area
    Lauderdale by the Sea
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer complimentary valet parking during lunch and dinner Monday – Sunday.
  • 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, View, Wine
  • Phone number
    (954) 776-0111
  • 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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