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Benihana - Burlingame, CA, Burlingame, CA

Benihana - Burlingame, CA

4.4
4.4
4981 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 75 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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Dining areas

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

What 4,981 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Burlingame offers a lively dining experience with its engaging teppanyaki chefs and a beautiful view of the Bay. Many guests appreciate the "great food" and "fantastic service," though some note occasional delays in seating and service. It's a fun spot for celebrations, especially birthdays.

4,981 Reviews
  1. Laurie

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and good times with our family! We love Benihana! That place is a GOLD MINE!!!
    Benihana - Burlingame, CAResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Laurie! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had a great time at Benihana - Burlingame. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed our food, service, and good times. We strive to provide a memorable experience for our guests, and your words truly mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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  2. Patrishia Ann

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family had a pleasant, memorable experience at Benihana last night! We’ve had dinner here multiple times, but last night was one of our favorites! Our chef, Zane, perfectly cooked our food at a good pace and kept us entertained with his hilarious jokes and impressive tricks. We hope to get him as our chef again the next time we dine here!
    Benihana - Burlingame, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Patrishia Ann! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had a pleasant, memorable experience at Benihana - Burlingame. It's wonderful to know that you love our food and our chef's performance. We're always looking for ways to provide the best for our guests, and your feedback is a great motivation for us. We're looking forward to your next visit as a repeat customer. Thanks again!

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  3. Dustin

    San Joaquin

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Front desk appeared very unorganized and was struggling to put tables together. Could tell leadership had to step in several times. Restaurant also clearly needs some repairs to ac controllers, lights and ceiling tiles. Overall experience was ok
    Benihana - Burlingame, CAResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Dustin! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Benihana - Burlingame didn't meet your expectations. We always aim to deliver a great experience for our guests, and we're disappointed to hear that we fell short this time. We take your comments about our organization and ac controls very seriously and will work on improving these aspects. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food, but we hope that the overall experience was better. If you wish to contact us with further details regarding this experience, you may reach us by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience. Best regards, Benihana - Burlingame Management Team

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  4. Severiano

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente comida , el chef amable ,ambiente 100 % recomendable .
    Benihana - Burlingame, CAResponded on November 19, 2024
    Hey, Severiano! Gracias por tomarte el tiempo de compartir tu experiencia con nosotros, nos alegra mucho saber que hayas disfrutado. Esperamos verte pronto de nuevo!

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  5. Ferras

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    This was a good experience overall and we love coming here once in a while!
    Benihana - Burlingame, CAResponded on November 19, 2024
    Hi Ferras, Thank you for taking the time to review Benihana - Burlingame. We're glad to hear that you had a good experience overall and that you find our occasional visits enjoyable. We appreciate your feedback on our service and value, and we're always looking for ways to improve. We hope to see you again soon and promise to keep your preferences in mind. Best Regards, The Management Team

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  6. Isabel

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Saul is the best, most entertaining and extraordinary chef! Kept our group of kids super entertained. Mohammed took care of the kids and explained to them how to order since several of them had never been to Benihana. Good time to be had by all!
    Benihana - Burlingame, CAResponded on November 19, 2024
    Dear Isabel! Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had a great time at Benihana - Burlingame. It's wonderful to know that our team's efforts to keep your group of kids entertained were appreciated. We always strive to provide a memorable dining experience for our guests and it's great to hear that we hit the mark with yours. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  7. Leonard

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our chef and the servers were great. Our server worked very hard and she remained pleasant the whole time. Thanks for a great dinner and thanks for the great service!
    Benihana - Burlingame, CAResponded on November 18, 2024
    Hi Leonard! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great dining experience at Benihana - Burlingame! It's wonderful to know that you found our chefs and servers to be great and that our service lived up to your expectations. We always aim to provide our guests with a memorable experience and your kind words are a testament to our efforts. Thank you for your kind words and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best Regards, The Management Team

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  8. Krystle

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    James, the cook was a delight to have delicious food. He made us and great conversation.
    Benihana - Burlingame, CAResponded on November 17, 2024
    Hey, Krystle! Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time with us and enjoyed our food. It's always a pleasure to make our guests feel comfortable and happy, and we're glad we could contribute to your conversation. We look forward to welcoming you back to Benihana - Burlingame soon. Thanks again!

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  9. Nathalie

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a reservation at 6:30 and still waited 50 minutes to be seated. It’s amazing how Benihana can treat people like that, and act like we will all still come back regardless so they don’t seem to care. It’s so frustrating. Overpriced, too crowded, too loud, but the experience for a group or family keeps us coming back. I wish it didn’t.
    Benihana - Burlingame, CAResponded on November 17, 2024
    Dear Nathalie! Thanks for the review. We're sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Burlingame. It's disappointing to know that you had to wait despite your reservation and the service you received did not meet your expectations. We understand your frustration and we apologize for any inconvenience caused. We strive to provide the best service and we're sorry we fell short this time. Your feedback is important to us and we will use it to improve our service. We hope you will give us another chance to provide a better dining experience in the future.

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  10. Andrea

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a wonderful birthday and I brought my little brother with me for the first time and he had a great time too
    Benihana - Burlingame, CAResponded on November 14, 2024
    Thanks for the feedback, Andrea! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful birthday celebration with your little brother at Benihana - Burlingame. It's always a joy to hear that our guests had a great time and we're glad we could make your brother's first visit memorable. Your kind words about our food, service, and value truly made our day! We look forward to serving you and your little brother again soon.

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FAQs

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

Benihana - Burlingame, CA is rated 4.4 stars by 4981 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 75 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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