(212) 581-0930

47 West 56th Street (nr. Sixth Ave.)
New York, NY 10019 40.763 -73.976

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Neighborhoods: Midtown Center, Midtown

BENIHANA.COM

Hours:

Mon-Thu, 11:30am-2:30pm and 5pm-10pm

Fri, 11:30am-2:30pm and 5pm-11pm

Sat, noon-11pm

Sun, noon-10pm

Price:

$$

Last updated 8.16.11

Category:

Restaurants, Lounges

Payment Methods:

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Business Dining, Family Style Dining, Group Dining, Carry Out

Cuisine:

Japanese

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What People Are Saying About Benihana

Featured Review

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Contributor

In Short – Benihana started out as a tiny four-table restaurant in New York City's theater district before becoming an international chain. Diners sit around large tables where chefs ostentatiously chop, slice, stir-fry and grill. Entree options are simple--shrimp, chicken, steak and scallops--and preparation is uniform. Every entree comes with a similar stock of sides: rice, onion soup, shrimp appetizer, iceberg lettuce drizzled with dressing, sauteed vegetables and green tea.

ambiance
50.0% positive
  1. “we were next to the funniest people but our chef could have been a little more fun.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “the tropical drinks are great, the rice is great, the filet mignon is great, and the show is great.”
  2. “Good food and drinks and a FUN place to go on a date!”
food quality
81.82000160217285% positive
  1. “Good food and drinks and a FUN place to go on a date!”
  2. “but i would recommend this to anyone not just because of the show, but the food is great too.”
  3. “great show & a great food turned my lunch to be one of the best I had!”
  4. “overall great food as always, but the crew should definately cheer up!”
  5. “You don't go to Benihana because you are getting together with a group of friends and you want to go somewhere for tasty bites and a good time.”
  6. “They cooked the food in front of us with a very entertaining chef who cracked loads of funny jokes.”
  7. “This food is mediocre and the staff the same.”
  8. “But that was in spite of the fact that the service was shoddy, the chef was boring and the food was at best mediocre.”
  9. “good food, not so friendly staff”
  10. “the tropical drinks are great, the rice is great, the filet mignon is great, and the show is great.”
  11. “You don't go to Benihana bacuase you love Japanese food.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “What a great place”
service
50.0% positive
  1. “good food, not so friendly staff”
  2. “But that was in spite of the fact that the service was shoddy, the chef was boring and the food was at best mediocre.”
  3. “we were next to the funniest people but our chef could have been a little more fun.”
  4. “had a great experience, friendly staff and nice environment!”
  5. “This food is mediocre and the staff the same.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “Management seemed careless about the situation and the place is may be good for quick bathroom use.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/12/12

Love it

by PeggyZhao

I never get tired of Benihana restaurant. The place is fun for the whole family. We taker the grandkids, they love it. Food is great, so is the show. I love the place, and miss it if I don't visit.

3 Star Rating: Average

01/04/12

AWESOME !!

by belovednora

SO AMAZING EVERY TIME I GO I HAVE A BLAST THE STAFF IS SO HELPFUL THE FOOD IS REALLY GOOD AS WELL.. THE FOOD IS ALWAYS fresh and always good

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/24/11

Great Expierence Dining

by LisaLowe

5 Stars. Had dinner with co-workers last night to celebrate my promotion. Never had such an amazing expierence. Food was so delicous. So were their drinks. Staff was very friendly and attentive.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/07/09

Oh what a night to delight

by george mercer

I have dined before and always service with a smile but I was taking my finance to celebrate our one year of happiness and being together I wanted her to have the same experience as I have 10 years ago since I last visted the food is still a 5-star rating and the service with a smile.

  • Pros: Excellent
  • Cons: a little too crowded at the table
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/09/09

Deliciousssssss!!!!

by CSMobileUser3

Big fan of Benihana! Good food and drinks and a FUN place to go on a date!!! Highly recommended!!!!

The Details on Benihana

Place Categories:

  • fun chef
  • great japanese food
  • great place
  • mediocre food
  • friendly staff
  • great show
  • great first experience
  • great rice
  • good primary goal
  • tasty bites
  • worst restaurant experience
  • nice environment
  • big fan
  • recommended highly
  • great filet mignon
  • good fun
  • terrific sight
  • great tropical drinks
  • entertaining children
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