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Benihana

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Lunch Menu Available - Monday - Friday Only 11:30 AM To 2 PM Make your way to this Benihana! Located in the heart of downtown Benihana has been a landmark in Seattle for 40 years. The tranquil Japanese gardens are the perfect backdrop for entertaining chefs, creating a unique atmosphere unmatched anywhere in the city. Prepare for a dining experience unlike any other. Watch as your personal chef performs the ancient art of Teppanyaki, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well as your taste buds. Listen as razor-shar... read more

Location details

1200 5th Ave, Ste 3, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Tue11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Wed11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Thu11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Fri11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Sat4:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Sun4:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
3.429 reviews
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mamajo1957 
12 years ago

Food was good. We split the check with another couple. The waitress first charged me for the entire $196.00 bill, then re-ran my card and charged me for both halves! When the error was called to manager's attention, they made the same error again and I was recharged for both halves. Luckily our dining partners noticed my name on their credit card charge slip. I am now waiting for the bank to remove the three credit card charges made in error by Benihana from my card. Be very careful; there seems to be an problem with the res... read more

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16 years ago

Worst hibachi experience ever! – My husband and I love the hibachi grill experience but were VERY disappointed with Benihana in Seattle! The soup was just chicken broth, they charged extra for fried rice, the chicken was chewy, and they didn't even have the traditional orange shrimp sauce!!! There wasn't much of a show and the server wasn't particularly polite either. The only good thing was the sushi and drinks. We are definitely going to try some other places in the area, because this was not worth the $75 for two people!!... read more

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truevoid 
16 years ago

Great food, but terrible service in sushi lounge – I have been to the restaurant two times this month, once for grill and once for sushi. It was great experience to have food enjoying chef's performance for grill. But in the second visit for sushi, I was really annoyed by the terrible service of a waiter. She throwed forks, spoons, and glasses on the table. As my friends and I order more food, the service got better. If you are to enjoy sushi, it would be much better to be served by chef on the bar. 

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Contributor 
17 years ago

Knife-wielding chefs put on a show at this communal Japanese grill. – In Short Benihana started out as a tiny four-table restaurant in New York City's theater district before becoming an international chain. Diners sit around large tables where chefs ostentatiously chop, slice, stir-fry and grill. Entree options are simple--shrimp, chicken, steak and scallops--and preparation is uniform. Every entree comes with a similar stock of sides: rice, onion soup, shrimp appetizer, iceberg lettuce drizzled with dressing, sauteed veget... read more

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17 years ago

Terrible Service – I've been to Benihana many times and the service in the sushi bar is had been pretty good. But lately, it's been pretty bad. A week ago my wife and I had sushi in the lounge and I have to admit the the food was terrific. Unfortunately, the service was terrible. We ordered a bottle of premium sake and not only did the server serve it with unmatching glasses, tacky if you ask me, they were dirty and covered in some kind of film. The server was extremely slow to bring our drinks, apathetic and at times rude. ... read more

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17 years ago

Great food & vibe – Although it can be a bit crowded this is one of my favorite restaurants from the chain. Always a great time. 

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preston_007 
17 years ago

The competition does a better job – About 6 months ago, I had my first experience at a Japanese steakhouse, a Benihana knock-off in a strip mall in Renton. It was an exciting and fun experience, although a bit salty. I assumed that Benihana would be even better, and took my mother there for her birthday last night. Although the food was a bit better, and less salty than the other, the "show" left much to be desired. Our chef seemed very tired and eager to go home, and mumbled his way through cooking our meal with no exciteme... read more

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17 years ago

great Japanese Sushi place! Be yourself: If you're an expert on burgers, let us know. If this is your first-time massage, say so. Compare apples to apples: Burger joints shouldn't be held to the same standards as four-star restaurants. Be conversational: Write it as if relaying your experience to a good friend. 

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17 years ago

Fun experience, tons of food, great selection – We went to Benihana for a birthday celebration and had a great time. It was fun to get to know the people sitting at our table and eat in a social atmosphere. We were sat at a back table and so unfortunately service for drinks was a little slow and unattended to. We also had a later reservation, and the chef was obviously tired of entertaining for the day. Overall the food was delicious and timely compared to everyone else's at the table. We had a fun and entertaining experienc... read more

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How is Benihana rated?

Benihana has a 3.4 star rating with 29 reviews. 

When is Benihana open?

Benihana is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 4:30 a.m. 

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