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On the first day of 2025, we celebrated life at Benihana. The food was delicious, and I thoroughly enjoyed the show put on by the chef. One person in our party had a birthday, and the staff celebrated with a song and a special treat. The atmosphere is very family-friendly, and this location even has a second-level bar. There is 90 minutes of free parking available across the street. The prices are a bit high, averaging around $50 per person, excluding drinks. Overall, it was a fun experience! Additionally, a staff member came by, took a picture of us, and placed it in a frame for us to keep.
Service was great and the food was pretty good! This was my first time at a Benihanas, and it was a work trip. We came in the middle of the week around 5ish, and it took quite a while for us to get seated even with a reservation. Once at the table, things moved pretty quickly from drinks all through food service. I had a good time! Each part of the meal was really tasty, and I really liked the rice. It's definitely a little show when you come here! We also had a child with a bday in the group, so that was a fun time for him. Our server was awesome and made sure we were all having a good time and had some neat tricks. I definitely recommend this place if you are coming with a group of friends. I got the scallops, and they were peeeeerfect! This was a great atmosphere and a fun experience. I would definitely give it a try if you haven't before.
We love going here for family gatherings and to celebrate special occasions. The food was great as always and they are kid friendly; remember to make a reservation so waiting is minimal. The manager remembers me by name and is always so professional , kind, and helpful. All the managers are great in my experience , but I want to mention Jaime for his consistent excellent customer service and fantastic leadership during the busy times especially. Our chef for the night I believe his name was Frankie and he was so entertaining and thoughtful and had great skills! The food never disappoints and is worth the price. We all enjoyed our leftovers the next day. Our server was also the best we ever had and it was very busy at the restaurant . This shows they want you to have a great experience !
I had an incredible dining experience at Benihana Santa Monica, thanks to the outstanding service from Harman! From the moment we arrived, he was attentive, friendly, and made sure our evening was perfect. His professionalism and warm personality truly elevated our experience. The food was amazing as always, but Harman’s hospitality made it even better. If you’re dining at Benihana, I highly recommend asking for Harman—he goes above and beyond to make sure every guest feels special. Looking forward to returning soon!
I went there to celebrate my daughter's birthday. The service was great, the food was delicious & fresh , the chef made a great show cooking us . The place was clean & neat . They have valet parking, a structured paid parking lot in front of the place & street parking paid. I recommend making reservations..Great experience