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Benihana - San Francisco, CA

4.2
4.2
3152 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 104 times today
  • 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, Tue, Sun 11:00–23:00 Wed, Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (415) 563-4844
  • 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/
  • Location
    1737 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
  • Area
    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

Menu

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What 3,152 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in San Francisco offers a "fun and entertaining" dining experience with chefs who often delight guests with their lively performances. The "food is delicious," and the service is generally "excellent," although some diners experience longer wait times despite reservations. The vibrant atmosphere makes it ideal for special occasions.

3,152 Reviews

  1. Rebecca

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family of six had the best experience here today! The service was friendly and helpful and the food was incredible! Antonio provided a fabulous show for us and cracked us up. This was our first time at a Benihana and we all loved it. Worth the price for the food and show!

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  2. Casey

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Will likely return soon! Fun experience for kids and grown ups! Fun area to walk around too!

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  3. Aleshka

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brought my husband here again because of my love for dinner and show. Lychee Martini is wonderful. Yes, go even if you are eating alone.

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  4. Carolina

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Had a reservation for 7pm for a birthday- we were seated at 7:45 and eating by 9pm

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  5. Vish

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Expect long wait for seating as well as food despite making reservations.

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  6. Timothy

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Good food and attentive servers. We were there on Christmas Day, and it was packed and extremely noisy. We will return when it is less busy.

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  7. Michael Christian

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Staff was attentive but we waited long for our tables. Should prepare better for big nights next time
    Benihana - San Francisco, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Michael Christian. We appreciate your feedback. We understand that waiting long for your table can be frustrating and we apologize for the inconvenience. We strive to provide efficient service and your feedback helps us improve. We hope to serve you better next time. Best, The Management Team at Benihana - San Francisco, CA.

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  8. Effie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Did not serve APPETIZER and did not receive hot tea, this supposed to be on the menu.

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  9. Katie

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Love our Christmas Eve treat to Benihana. A firm family favourite the show, the food, the environment a true gem for young and old alike!!
    Benihana - San Francisco, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Katie, We're thrilled to hear that you chose to celebrate your Christmas Eve at Benihana - San Francisco, CA and that we're a firm family favourite! It's wonderful to know that you enjoy our show, food, and environment. We're sorry to hear that our service didn't meet your expectations. We always aim to provide excellent service, and we appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve. We hope to welcome you back soon for another wonderful dining experience. Best wishes, The Management Team

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  10. Cindy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great Krismas Eve meal with Chef Abel. We ordered our filet medium rare, and he cooked it perfectly. Our scallops, shrimp appetizer, and chicken were also cooked perfectly. I will definitely come back in the future when my waistline goes down a titch.
    Benihana - San Francisco, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Cindy! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your Krismas Eve meal with us, especially the filet and the scallops. It's great to know that the chicken appetizer, shrimp, and our Krachi Krachi sauce made your evening wonderful! We're always striving to create the perfect culinary experience for our guests, and your feedback is a great motivation for us. We look forward to your next visit and the time when you're able to trim down a bit!

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FAQs

Benihana - San Francisco, CA does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

Benihana - San Francisco, CA is rated 4.2 stars by 3152 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 104 times today

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Google Map for Benihana - San Francisco, CA

1737 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Laguna /Webster
  • Area
    Japantown
  • 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
    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
  • Website
    https://www.benihana.com/
  • 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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