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Benihana - Newport Beach, CA, Newport Beach, CA

Benihana - Newport Beach, CA

4.3
4.3
4977 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 194 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, Tue, Sun 11:00–23:00 Wed, Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (949) 955-0822
  • Website
    https://www.benihana.com/
  • 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/
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for the perfect venue for your next event? Look no further! Come and enjoy a private room at Benihana. Book now and make lasting memories!
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (949) 955-0822
  • Location
    4250 Birch Street, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  • Area
    Newport Beach
  • Cross Street
    McArthur Blvd
  • Parking details
    We also offer complimentary Valet parking.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

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What 4,977 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South Orange County

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Newport Beach, CA offers an exciting dining experience with its delicious food and entertaining chefs. Highlights include "best chef Bibi," "sensational food," and "friendly service." While some guests noted long wait times and high prices, the restaurant remains a popular choice for special occasions and family gatherings.

4,977 Reviews

  1. Andy

    Orange County

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Benihana in Newport Beach was chaotic and severely lacking on Christmas Day. They did not honor our Open Table reservation. We were informed that our reservation would be cancelled due to overcrowding and the wait times would exceed over two hours. The crowd management was non-existent and the staff were overwhelmed and unprepared. We will not return to this restaurant again.

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  2. Debbie

    Orange County

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We had 5:45pm reservations. We checked in a few minutes early and they told us they were running 1.5 hrs behind! Needless to say we left and did not have our Christmas dinner there. Horribly managed by the front of the house and completely unacceptable! The hostess was matter of fact and showed zero remorse.

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  3. Sarah

    VIP

    Orange County

    282 reviews

    1.0

    282 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We arrived for our 5:30 reservation on time and were told we had an hour and half wait! Totally unacceptable!!! This is the fault of their messed up dining policy. They book tables for every hour!!! I will not be back.

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  4. Erin

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    It was Christmas. We arrived at our reservation time to be informed that they were currently 1.5 hours behind on reservations, with no explanation. Both the bar area and parking lot were so full from others in the same situation that there was no where to park or to sit inside to wait. It was so crowded it felt unsafe. We left disappointed. I understand that sometimes things happen and reservations fall behind. At the very least we would have appreciated a courtesy automated text or call so that we could have made alternate plans, especially because of the holiday. Last year we dined here and I was disgusted by the condition of the restrooms. It is clear that management does not prioritize customer experience. We will not return to this business because it is unreliable.

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  5. Stacey

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We made a reservation for 2:15pm on Christmas. We were told the wait would be 45 minutes even though we arrived prior to our reservation time. We ended up waiting a full hour + to be seated. The chef was rushed and delayed. Despite the wait, the food was excellent and the value was worth it.

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  6. sandy

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was super good. The food was great and the servers were so sweet

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  7. Lan

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service. Good food. Quite pricey. With tax & tip, it turns out to be $86 pp for lunch on CMas day. Didn’t know they charged $7.50 for each bowl of fried rice in addition to the entree.

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  8. Brad

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Place is always great. I understand it was Xmas eve but had a reservation and was told it would an hour or more before we sat. After we sat it wasn’t until another hour when or chef came to table. The waitress was visibly tired and 3 of the 5 orders were messed up. I’ll chalk it up to being Xmas eve but wasn’t expecting a 3 hour experience.

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  9. Opal

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Wait time was waaaaay too long even with reservation. More than and hour after that. By the time the chef arrived was 2.5 hrs!
    Benihana - Newport Beach, CAResponded today
    Thanks for the feedback, Opal. We're sorry to hear about the wait time you experienced during your visit. It's certainly not the standard we aim for at Benihana - Newport Beach, CA. We understand how frustrating this can be and we're truly sorry for the inconvenience. We're working on improving our service to ensure that this doesn't happen again. We appreciate your patience and hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon.

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  10. Jeff

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Even though had a reservation, had to wait over 30min to sit down then another 45 min bc they're short chefs. They need to pay the chefs more instead of overworking them and passing the inconvenience to the customer.

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FAQs

Benihana - Newport Beach, CA does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

Benihana - Newport Beach, CA is rated 4.3 stars by 4977 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
Booked 194 times today

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Google Map for Benihana - Newport Beach, CA

4250 Birch Street, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    McArthur Blvd
  • Area
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Sun 11:00–23:00 Wed, Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We also offer complimentary Valet parking.
  • 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, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.benihana.com/
  • Phone number
    (949) 955-0822
  • 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/
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for the perfect venue for your next event? Look no further! Come and enjoy a private room at Benihana. Book now and make lasting memories!
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (949) 955-0822

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