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Benihana - Santa Monica, CA, Santa Monica, CA

Benihana - Santa Monica, CA

3.8
3.8
4128 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 76 times today
  • 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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Dining areas

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
    (310) 260-1423
  • 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/
  • Area
    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 - 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
  • FLAVORS IN FULL BLOOM

    7 Mar 2025 - 2 Jun 2025
    Sun - Thu - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 22:00,Fri - Sat - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 23:00
    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 - 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 4,128 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.8
3.8 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 an engaging Teppanyaki experience with delightful chefs and good food. Guests appreciate the "fun show" and "great time," making it ideal for celebrations. However, some diners note slow service and outdated ambiance. Overall, it's a lively spot for a memorable dining event with friends and family.

4,128 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was wonderful and food was delicious! Thank you!!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The steak was too raw and the chef forgot the cook one of the courses so we had to tell him and wait until the end
    Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Guest! Thanks for the review. We're sorry to hear about the issues you encountered during your visit to Benihana - Santa Monica, CA. We always aim to deliver a great experience, and we regret that we missed the mark this time. We take your feedback seriously and will address these issues with our team to ensure they don't occur in the future. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience.

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    Los Angeles1 review

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We arrived, no one ever came to seat us. I called restaurant from front area asked if we could go to bar/lounge area. She said yes We went up there and no one showed up to take our order. I called the restaurant again and asked if anyone was working in the bar/lounge area, she said she was not sure but I should try to wave someone down and ask for assistance. Lol so we left
    Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Guest! Thanks for visiting us and sharing your experience. We're sorry to hear about the inconvenience you experienced. We understand how frustrating it can be to not be greeted when you arrive, especially when you're looking for a place to eat. We also apologize for the confusion about the location and the delay in service. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we're working to improve these aspects of our service. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.

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  4. Alejandra

    Los Angeles1 review

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Very bad experience, the waiter was new, he didn't know anything, he was the same as me, visiting the place for the first time. The cook kept touching his face and kept cooking without cleaning his hands. We wanted to order more food because the waiter made a mistake, the cook didn't want to cook any more for us. They were charging us much more than half, the food was very good but everything else was a very bad experience.
    Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Alejandra. We're really sorry to hear about your experience at Benihana - Santa Monica, CA. It's clear that we didn't meet your expectations and for that, we sincerely apologize. We always strive to provide top-notch service and it's disappointing to hear that we fell short during your visit. Your feedback regarding the knowledge of our staff, cleanliness of the kitchen, and pricing is valuable and will be used to improve our services. We hope you will give us another chance to make it right. The Management Team

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  5. Jerry

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great date with my girlfriend and it was her first time. She said how amazing the food was and the experience
    Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded on 3 March 2025
    Thanks for the review, Jerry! We're thrilled to hear that you and your girlfriend had a wonderful date at Benihana - Santa Monica, CA. It's great to know that you found our food amazing and the experience delightful. We strive to make every visit a memorable one for our guests, and your feedback is a testament to that. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable dining experience.

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  6. Oleg VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Horrible undercooked food. Filthy place. Smells horrible. Waiters are demented forgetting things. If your cook is Alexis get up and ask for different cook. The kids were sitting at the table and he was barely speaking. The guy is very slow and couldn’t do any of the tricks other experienced cooks did. He couldn’t do the volcano and threw it into the trash. We did not fully eat food fearing for poisoning of undercooked raw fish meat. He couldn’t grill vegetables either. It is like a small child was cooking. See photos of barely fried vegetables.
    Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded on 2 March 2025
    Dear Oleg, We’re sorry your experience didn’t meet expectations. We take food quality, safety, and service seriously and will address your concerns with our team. While chef experience levels vary, we appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve. We’d love the chance to make things right—please reach out to us directly. Best regards,

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  7. Jay

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This location has sustained many ‘hits’ from pandemic to current day. Still a great dining experience with comparable cost and food portions. But if WE don’t continue to regularly support, this location has the potential to become a remembrance of their great past.
    Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded on 27 February 2025
    Hello Jay, Thank you for your kind words and for choosing to dine with us during these challenging times. We're thrilled to hear that you still find our food portions and cost comparable and that you still enjoy your dining experience. We truly appreciate your continued support and we look forward to your next visit. Best regards, Benihana - Santa Monica, CA Management Team

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  8. Greg

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent except for the cleanliness of the men's restroom
    Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded on 17 February 2025
    Thanks for the review, Greg! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with us at Benihana - Santa Monica, CA. We're glad you appreciated our food and service. We take pride in maintaining a clean environment and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We'll certainly look into this matter. We hope to serve you again soon!

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  9. Keith

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Family fun, or a date night, not gourmet but entertaining.
    Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded on 17 February 2025
    Hello Keith, Thank you for choosing Benihana - Santa Monica, CA for your family fun or date night. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. We strive to provide an entertaining and unique dining experience for all our guests, so we're glad you appreciated our efforts. We appreciate your feedback regarding the value. We always aim to provide the best quality food and service, and we'll take your comments into consideration. We hope to welcome you back soon for another entertaining and memorable experience. Best Regards, The Management Team

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  10. Kareem

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I would not get any sushi just stick with the entrees
    Benihana - Santa Monica, CAResponded on 16 February 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Kareem! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our entrees and service at Benihana - Santa Monica, CA. We understand your concerns about our sushi selection. We aim to provide a variety of options for all our guests, and your feedback is valuable to us. We hope to see you again soon and promise a better experience next time. Best, The Management Team.

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FAQs

Benihana - Santa Monica, CA does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

Benihana - Santa Monica, CA is rated 3.8 stars by 4128 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 76 times today

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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
  • Area
    Santa Monica
  • 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
    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
  • Phone number
    (310) 260-1423
  • 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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