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Benihana - Newport Beach, CA, Newport Beach, CA

Benihana - Newport Beach, CA

4.1
4.1
5003 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 133 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
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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Private dining

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (949) 955-0822
  • 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/
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for the perfect venue for your next event? Look no further! Come and enjoy a private room at Benihana. Book now and make lasting memories!
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (949) 955-0822
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Cross street
    McArthur Blvd
  • Parking details
    We also offer complimentary Valet parking.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

What 5,003 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Orange County

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Newport Beach, CA offers an exciting dining experience with its delicious food and entertaining chefs. Highlights include "best chef Bibi," "sensational food," and "friendly service." While some guests noted long wait times and high prices, the restaurant remains a popular choice for special occasions and family gatherings.

5,003 Reviews
  1. stella

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Expect 1-hour wait at least after the reservation time. This place was my favorite. Turned out to disaster with 2 kids who had been waiting to be seated for 1 hour + 30mins extra for their food to arrive

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  2. Mackenzie

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a reservation and were sat shortly after arriving. We were not greeted for 15+ minutes. When we were greeted, she only took the drink order. 15+ more minutes pass and we still hadn't ordered our food. 45 minutes after being sat we finally get our soup. 1 hour into the dinner we still hadn't received our salad and our chef hadn't arrived. Mind you, we're sitting with a toddler at the table, who is now starving and crying and causing a scene since we were waiting for so long. I ask the server about it and she was short and rude to me about asking. It wouldn't be her fault if the kitchen is behind, but she did an absolutely awful job of taking care of us up to that point. My husband had to ask for his beer three times. Then when we finally get our chef an hour+ after being sat, he informs us that three of the people are vegan and requested that all of their food be cooked before any of our food. So we, the 7 other people at the table, had to sit and watch as he made their food, while we were starving with a crying toddler. So rude. If you're vegan, please don't come to a teppanyaki place and expect all of the other people at your table to sit and wait for your food to be made. Just go to another restaurant that it wouldn't inconvenience everyone else at the table. Benihana, is this seriously acceptable to you? You should have cooked their food in the back, so the other people didn't have to starve waiting for their food. The only positive thing I will say about this place was the chef, Michael, did a fantastic job. Very friendly and attentive. Excellent chef. Delicious food. Good job, Michael! As for everyone else, including that terrible server, do better.

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  3. Khanh

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Benihana offers a great dining experience with delicious food and a chill, relaxed ambiance. The dishes are flavorful, well-prepared, and served in generous portions, making it a fantastic spot for enjoying Japanese cuisine. The lively teppanyaki cooking adds a fun, interactive element to the meal, further enhancing the overall experience. However, the service could use improvement. While the food and atmosphere shine, the waitress seemed rushed, offering only brief interactions that felt impersonal. A little more friendliness and attentiveness would go a long way in complementing the otherwise enjoyable dining experience. Overall, Benihana is worth visiting for its excellent food and ambiance, but a focus on improving customer service would make it truly exceptional.

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  4. Andrew

    Orange County

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We showed up for our reservation and they told us we had to wait another hour and half

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  5. Linda

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Our reservation was at 7:45pm. We waited over an hour to be seated! The bar/waiting hour had NO bar service. Eventually once we were seated it took over 20 minutes before a chef showed up. The table service was prompt. We ordered an appetizer and they told us AFTER our order that the kitchen said it would take about an hour to get appetizer out and our chef would probably show up first. It seems the restaurant was overbooked! There were many customers that came in as well with reservations complaining about the wait time even with a reservation. It is a tradition for us to eat at Benihana‘s every New Year’s eve and this year was the worst experience at this location ever. 

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  6. Kim

    Orange County

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Restaurant overbooked and made people wait an hour with reservations. A lot of upset people in the waiting areas.

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  7. Charles

    VIP

    Salt Lake City

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Little busy on New Years which is expected. Chef l, service, food was all amazing. Great New Years which is a tradition for a group of friends

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  8. Steen

    VIP

    Orange County

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    as always our go to spot. Food was excellent the service was strained, could easily have used another 6 servers or pull from the front desk that had too many. managers were putting out fires rather than stopping them from becoming fires but Benihana is always the best there is for great food

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  9. Jonathan

    Orange County

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Took forever to seat us even though we had a reservation. Chef was giving more food to other party who split a plate to three people

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  10. Amar

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Did not get some of the ordered food. Had to ask for it again. Even then never received steam rice with one of the orders. Food was bland and portions were on the smaller size.
    Benihana - Newport Beach, CAResponded 3 days ago
    Dear valued guest, thank you for your feedback. We're sorry that your experience didn’t meet expectations. We’d love the opportunity to improve and provide a better visit next time. Please reach out to us by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website.

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FAQs

Benihana - Newport Beach, CA does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

Benihana - Newport Beach, CA is rated 4.1 stars by 5003 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 133 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Benihana - Newport Beach, CA

4250 Birch Street, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    McArthur Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We also offer complimentary Valet parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (949) 955-0822
  • 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/
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for the perfect venue for your next event? Look no further! Come and enjoy a private room at Benihana. Book now and make lasting memories!
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (949) 955-0822
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