Benihana - Salt Lake City, UT

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   Madison

   Salt Lake City

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Love Benihana’s and their food was amazing. But, we had reservations at 6:00, so I checked in at 6 and they said they are running behind even on reservations, so she told me it was a 30 minute wait. We didn’t get seated until 6:45. I felt bad for the hostess’s, they were so sweet and people were being so mean. I know it’s not their fault, BUT I do think they have been open long enough to know when to cut reservations off so they don’t have to have people with reservations wait. That’s the whole point of reservations. I think they need to re-evaluate how many tables, chefs, chairs they have so they can stay on top of reservations. Or don’t do reservations at all and have it be a first come first served situation.
   

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   Abriel

   Salt Lake City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing atmosphere and service!! Wonderful place to celebrate!
   

   Benihana - Salt Lake City, UTResponded today

   Hello Abriel, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere and service at Benihana - Salt Lake City. It's always a pleasure to be a part of special occasions like yours. We're especially glad that you felt the value was worth it. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   Brady

   Phoenix

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   The restaurant felt too tightly crammed together. If they removed just one teppanyaki grill, it would create a much more comfortable dining experience. The food was okay, but nothing particularly special. We were visiting from out of town and decided to treat ourselves, but unfortunately, it didn’t live up to our expectations. We’ll likely look elsewhere next time we’re in Salt Lake.
   

   Benihana - Salt Lake City, UTResponded today

   Hey Brady, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Benihana - Salt Lake City didn't meet your expectations. We're always striving to create a comfortable and enjoyable dining atmosphere for our guests, and we regret that we fell short this time. We're also sorry to hear that the food didn't live up to your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to provide you with a better dining experience. Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   PatriciaT

   New York City

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We felt a little rushed - always a fun experience. Food was good!
   

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   Justin

   Dallas

   13 reviews

   2.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Once again, the food was delicious and the chef was fun. The restaurant front is poorly run. We had a 6:15pm reservation but actually didn’t get to our table until nearly 7:00pm. Then we didn’t get a waitress to even acknowledge us for at least 10 to 15 minutes. After that, the experience was fine. The menu has been reduced which is disappointing. For example, the meal that was NY Strip is no longer an option (?).
   

   Benihana - Salt Lake City, UTResponded 6 days ago

   Hey, Justin! Thank you for your feedback on your recent visit to Benihana - Salt Lake City. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and our chef's fun. However, we apologize for the delay in seating and service you experienced. We understand how frustrating that can be and we're working on improving our service times. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the menu changes. We hope to serve you better in the future. Best, The Management Team
   

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   Sydney

   VIP

   Salt Lake City

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Quantity and quality of food were below average. It was a busy night but service and timing were way off; our appetizer edamame arrived after the entrees and the side that was supposed to come with the entrees arrived nearly 20 minutes later. Drinks weren’t correct and steak was overcooked. There are way better restaurants for the price.
   

   Benihana - Salt Lake City, UTResponded 6 days ago

   Hey Sydney! Thanks for visiting us at Benihana - Salt Lake City. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide our guests with top-notch service and food, and it's clear we fell short during your visit. We also apologize for the delay in your appetizers and the overcooked steak. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service and food quality. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right in the future. Sincerely, The Management Team
   

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   Joseph

   Salt Lake City

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 14, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was great until the end when the waitress kept looking over my shoulder at the tip amount which felt really uncomfortable.
   

   Benihana - Salt Lake City, UTResponded 6 days ago

   Hey, Joseph! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and found it to be good value. However, we're sorry to hear about the discomfort you felt due to the tip amount. We assure you that we will take your feedback into consideration and improve our service training to avoid such situations in the future. We hope to serve you again soon and provide a more comfortable and enjoyable dining experience. Best, The Management Team
   

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   Anne

   Salt Lake City

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 12, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Our reservation was for 6:30. We showed up on time and were quoted a 25 minute delay. We were finally sat after over an hour delay. The servers did their best to accommodate a busy night but it was very apparent they were understaffed and exhausted. What’s the point of offering reservations if you’re going to be over an hour behind? Part of the allure of Benihana is the experience- we had overly tired and hungry kids, a chef trying to catch up but overall it was not a good experience. Half our table didn’t receive part of their food, and we had to request drink refills and remind the server. I feel for the service staff- they were doing their best. The manager did offer us 50% off which was very generous. I just don’t know that we will ever be back.
   

   Benihana - Salt Lake City, UTResponded 7 days ago

   Hey, Anne! We're really sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Salt Lake City. We understand how frustrating it can be to have a long wait, even on a busy night. We appreciate your patience and understanding. We're glad to hear that you found our service to be commendable, despite the delay. We're also glad you found value in our offer. We understand how frustrating it can be to feel rushed and disappointed. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we will use this as an opportunity to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future. Best, The Management Team
   

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   Rosemary

   Salt Lake City

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 11, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Music way too loud. Quieter and theme would have been better. We really missed the teriyaki sauce they used to cook with the meats. Salt and pepper alone are not enough. Chicken rice is now $7 extra. Way too high. Gets dirtier inside every time we go. Mario was chef. He did a great job!
   

   Benihana - Salt Lake City, UTResponded 7 days ago

   Hi Rosemary! Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the music volume was too high and that the teriyaki sauce wasn't to your liking. We appreciate your suggestion about the music volume and will consider it for future improvements. We're also sorry to hear that you found the chicken rice price higher than expected. We strive to provide a quality dining experience for all our guests and your input helps us do just that. We're glad to hear that you found our service satisfactory and we look forward to welcoming you back to Benihana - Salt Lake City, UT for a better experience. Best, The Management Team
   

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    Layne

    Salt Lake City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Quinn did a great job. This is always a fun place to take my kids, and the staff did a great job keeping them happy and entertained. Thank you!
    

    Benihana - Salt Lake City, UTResponded on December 11, 2024

    Thanks for the feedback, Layne! We're thrilled to hear that you and your kids had a great time at Benihana - Salt Lake City. It's our pleasure to provide a fun and entertaining atmosphere for all ages. We're glad to know that our staff was able to keep your kids entertained and happy. We look forward to your next visit!
    

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