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Benihana - New York, NY

4.2
4.2
5601 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 114 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking & Discount central parking garage available next door.(51 W56th street)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout

Offers

  • $39 TASTE OF BENIHANA

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 - 22:00,Mon - Thu - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 22:00,Fri - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 23:00,Sat - 11:00 - 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 - 11:00 - 22:00,Mon - Thu - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 22:00,Fri - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 23:00,Sat - 11:00 - 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
  • FLAVORS IN FULL BLOOM

    7 Mar 2025 - 2 Jun 2025
    Sun - 11:00 - 22:00,Mon - Thu - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 22:00,Fri - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 23:00,Sat - 11:00 - 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!

What 5,601 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
  • 4.2Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in New York City offers a "classic table cooking experience" that is both "nostalgic and somehow fresh." Its hibachi chefs provide a "wonderful, entertaining experience" with "delicious food" that guests "will definitely be back" for. However, some guests note that wait times can be long, and service inconsistent.

5,601 Reviews
  1. Ralph

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Firstly, I would like to give compliments to our server Saul. He was incredibly helpful and supportive even though the rest of the experience was a complete flop. With the chef being very fast, no entertainment even though we told him we brought people to Benihana for the first time. The food was also everything but the Benihana standard, meat was cooked well done when asked for medium rare, no flavor in rice, no consideration of allergies and preferences. When the manager came out he did not seem to care about the concerns and gave us a discount that was more of an insult rather than a solution. With the manager coming back for a second time, even the chef came in the restaurant to yell at us when he heard we were talking about the experience. The manager did apologize for that behavior even though he let the chef speak for 2 minutes too long. Having informed him that we were disappointed he kept pointing out that chef Roy had never been critized in his 27 years of working there even though multiple others told us it’s not the first time. Ultimately, a solution was found after 30 minutes with the only response from the manager “just don’t come back here” - we were shocked but so be it. Saul nevertheless, told us that if we ever come back to ask for him and he will make sure we are taken care of. Therefore, nothing but praise for him, it’s a shame his job is made so much more difficult by tricky management and kitchen staff.
    Benihana - New York, NYResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Ralph, We're truly sorry to hear about your experience at Benihana - New York, NY. It's disappointing to know that we didn't meet your expectations, especially with regards to service and food quality. We take your feedback seriously and will be addressing these issues with our team. We're glad to hear that our server made a positive impact, and we hope that despite this setback, you'll consider coming back to us for a better experience. Best, The Management Team

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Are yearly tradition to come to Benihana for my son‘s birthday. This year, our server outdid himself he was really gracious and very attentive. Our chef was phenomenal very friendly. Did a beautiful job in preparing all the food right in front of us and it was delicious. We even got a complementary birthday ice cream, Buddha mug, and photo as a gift at the end of the evening as a birthday present For my child. Benihana is a great place to go for special occasions. I highly recommend it ! 
    Benihana - New York, NYResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Guest! We're thrilled to hear that you choose Benihana - New York, NY for your yearly tradition. It's wonderful to know that our team made your son's birthday memorable. We're glad that you enjoyed the food and found our service to be exceptional. It's always our pleasure to make special occasions extra memorable. We appreciate your high recommendation and look forward to serving you again soon. Thanks for choosing Benihana!

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  3. Annette

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great and the service was excellent. I do recommend this place. You can come with, family, friends or a date.
    Benihana - New York, NYResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Annette, We're thrilled to hear that you had a great dining experience at Benihana - New York, NY! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our food and found our service excellent. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We always strive to make our guests' experiences memorable and we're glad we could do that for you. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you and your group back soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  4. Kawana

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, great food, great service! Would definitely go again.
    Benihana - New York, NYResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Kawana! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere, food, and service at Benihana - New York, NY. Your kind words mean a lot to our team. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience and it's always rewarding to hear when we've succeeded. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, The Management Team

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  5. Stéphanie

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Haque Was just superb! A really Nice Guy and chef, Thanks to enjoy our experience 💖
    Benihana - New York, NYResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Stephanie! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time dining with us at Benihana - New York, NY. It's always our goal to provide a stellar experience for our guests. We're glad you enjoyed the food and service. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Waited an hour for my reservation to be ready when I had booked in advance for a group of 8
    Benihana - New York, NYResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Guest! Thanks for the feedback. We're really sorry to hear about the long wait you experienced, especially with your reservation in advance. We understand how frustrating that can be and we apologize for any inconvenience. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our service, and we hope that the issues you faced are the exception rather than the norm. Your comments will certainly be taken into account as we strive to improve our service. We hope to see you again soon for a more pleasant experience.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Waited for over an hour to be seated for a **reservation**
    Benihana - New York, NYResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Guest! Thanks for visiting us at Benihana - New York, NY. We're truly sorry to hear about your experience. It's disappointing to know that you had to wait for over an hour to be seated for a reservation, despite having a confirmed reservation. This is not the standard we aim for. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and we'll ensure we take necessary steps to improve our reservation system. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Over priced, food is not good, long wait time even though I had reservations
    Benihana - New York, NYResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Guest! Thanks for visiting us at Benihana - New York, NY. We're sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We take your feedback on the food and wait time very seriously. We strive to provide excellent meals and service, and it's clear we missed the mark during your visit. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best, The Management Team

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  9. Micaella

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great and workers were very kind, however had a reservation and checked in at 8:30 and was not seated until 9:06. No fault of the people at the front desk but very pore reservation system.
    Benihana - New York, NYResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Micaella. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our service and found our team to be kind. We apologize for the delay you experienced during your visit. We understand how frustrating that can be and we're truly sorry for the inconvenience. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we will certainly look into the reservation system to improve our guests' experiences. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon.

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  10. Sharan

    New York City

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    I usually like Benihana. This time was bad. Our waiter got everyone’s order wrong at the table. That made the chef take a long time to cook because he had to continually re make the food. There was no show because of this and to top it off my bill came with a mandatory $49 gratuity because I had a party of 4. I’m not returning to Benihana anytime soon.
    Benihana - New York, NYResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Sharan. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Benihana - New York, NY didn't meet your expectations. We always aim to deliver a great experience, and we apologize for the misstep during your visit. We understand your frustration regarding the timing of the food and gratuity, and we assure you that we take these issues seriously. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.

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FAQs

Benihana - New York, NY does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

Benihana - New York, NY is rated 4.2 stars by 5601 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 114 times today
Google Map for Benihana - New York, NY

47 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking & Discount central parking garage available next door.(51 W56th street)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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