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Benihana - Burlingame, CA, Burlingame, CA

Benihana - Burlingame, CA

4.2
4.2
5101 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 100 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 342-5202
  • 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/
  • Neighborhood
    Burlingame
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Entertainment
    Our chefs will dazzle you with their culinary cooking magic that will amaze your eye as well as your appetite.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine

Offers

  • $39 TASTE OF BENIHANA

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    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

    Mar 7, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025
    Sun - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    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 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    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 5,101 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Peninsula

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Burlingame, CA offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food" and "friendly staff." The hibachi chefs, like James and Ruben, are often praised for their entertaining cooking shows. While some diners face delays despite reservations, the "fun environment" and "delicious food" make it a memorable choice for special occasions.

5,101 Reviews
  1. JessecaC

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We like this place and look forward to this. It’s a big deal every time we come here because it’s an expensive place. Every time we come the service is worse and they make us feel like we are bothering them to have dinner. My 14 year old made a comment before we walked in and said “I hope they’re nice to us this time,” unfortunately it was worse. I spent $400 here tonight and for me as a single mom, this was beyond me. I just wanted us to finally have a nice evening and feel a little fancy but the experience ruined that for us. Our server was disgusted with our whole table, instead of asking what my mom wanted to order he pointed and looked at me “what does she want?” Then to my teenager “what does the boy want?” He didn’t seem to acknowledge that we were also there as paying customers. It was an upsetting evening but the food was great.

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  2. Rachael

    VIP

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Had a wonderful time with the family. The food was great, good portions, entertaining. Fun for special occasions with a group.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Made reservations on Thursday for 7pm was seated at 7:30 didn’t get any food in my hands until 8:30. Food was good but service took a long time.

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  4. Espie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Chef’s demeanor was like he was upset or really sick as he was wearing a mask. He did not engage much, we could not hear him nor did he seem to be cognizant of what he was doing. He later got my order wrong after letting them know I was a pescatarian/vegetarian. He over cooked everything. In addition, he was sweating profusely which lead to it falling in the food. Since I didn’t want to ruin my mom’s birthday, I didn’t say anything. The serving staff tried to be helpful and accommodating after being notified of the order mistakes. They were helpful.

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  5. Debbie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great birthday celebration!! Thank you. We will be back soon once we get the delayed birthday certificate. Misael was an excellent chef…he even preformed the best volcano I’ve ever seen!! Our waitress Yesica was kind and very attentive. Our boys had her as a waitress last month for my other sons birthday and they had equally wonderful service from her. She was extremely fast in getting items we needed..never had to ask twice. She was quick to fill up water and tea. Thank you Yesica for your wonderful service!!
    Benihana - Burlingame, CAResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Debbie! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great birthday celebration at Benihana - Burlingame, CA. It's wonderful to know that our team was able to make your special day even more memorable. We're glad you enjoyed the volcano performance and our attentive service. We're looking forward to your next visit, once again, thanks for your kind words. We can't wait to serve you and your sons again!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love eating here for many years been coming to these same place cooks always friendly and polite never have we waited more time always on point

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  7. Tala

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was the best experience Food was so delicious Staff was helpful and entertaining Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️
    Benihana - Burlingame, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Tala, We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Benihana - Burlingame, CA! It's wonderful to know that our food and staff contributed to your enjoyable visit. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we're grateful for your high ratings. We look forward to serving you again soon. Thank you for choosing us! Best regards, The Management Team

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  8. Willa

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server Silvia was friendly, pleasant, and efficient, Manager Ramos was charming and accommodating. Our family had enjoyable dining experience. Thank you.
    Benihana - Burlingame, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Willa, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had an enjoyable dining experience with us at Benihana - Burlingame, CA. We strive to provide friendly, efficient service and it's wonderful to know that we achieved that with your server, Silvia. We're also glad to hear that our management team made your visit enjoyable. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team

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  9. Alyza

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    It took my mother here for her birthday. It was a first time for us, but off the back I was grossed out. Oil was dripping down on to the grill from the fan above. Dirty old oil. The food was seldom, I was expecting it to be better for the price. The chef was not making the experience any better. All of his attention went to one party, and after that he was pretty dry, which brings me to my chicken.. very disappointing, little to no flavor, chicken was dry super dry & to watch this food be made in front of you and it not taste as desirable as it looks or as the standard is set is very upsetting. Service was poor, the hostess up front was rude. The vibe was not welcoming. It was giving “please get out.” It was very stand offish upon walking in. No one greeted us. The entire waiting area was just very uncomfortable. For a 4-5 star red this was very unpleasant.
    Benihana - Burlingame, CAResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Alyza, We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at Benihana - Burlingame, CA. We strive to provide our guests with an exceptional dining experience and it seems we fell short during your visit. We're disappointed to hear about the issues you encountered with the food and service. We will certainly address these issues with our team to ensure they don't happen again. We understand how important it is to provide a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere, and we're sorry that we fell short in that regard. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide a better experience in the future. Best regards, The Management Team

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and ambience would definitely recommend
    Benihana - Burlingame, CAResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Guest! Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and ambience at Benihana - Burlingame, CA. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We strive to provide the best experience for our guests and your feedback affirms that we're doing something right. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team

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FAQs

Benihana - Burlingame, CA does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Benihana - Burlingame, CA is rated 4.2 stars by 5101 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 100 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Benihana - Burlingame, CA

1496 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA 94010

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Burlingame
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Our chefs will dazzle you with their culinary cooking magic that will amaze your eye as well as your appetite.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine
  • Phone number
    (650) 342-5202
  • 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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