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Benihana - Burlingame, CA, Burlingame, CA

Benihana - Burlingame, CA

4.2
4.2
5112 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 97 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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/
  • Neighbourhood
    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

Private dining

Offers

  • $39 TASTE OF BENIHANA

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.,Fri - Sat - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
    Enjoy the flavors of our signature hibachi with an exclusive five-course meal for just $39 per person. Enjoy our fan favorites like our fried rice, hibachi steak or tender chicken, Benihana soup and signature salad, fresh sushi,  homemade dipping sauces, and more! Menu available Monday through Sunday in the bar and lounge area for dine-in only. Not available with any other promotions, discounts or promotions, including the birthday certificates. Tax and gratuity are not included. 

    $39 TASTE OF BENIHANA photo
  • FLAVORS IN FULL BLOOM

    Mar 7, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025
    Sun - Thu - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.,Fri - Sat - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
    Spring into the season with our newest drink offerings—Dragon Bloom Margarita, Pink Paradise, and Sweet Heat Paloma—available for a limited time only!

    FLAVORS IN FULL BLOOM photo
  • WAGYU OF THE WORLD MENU

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.,Fri - Sat - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
    Experience our newly added six-course Wagyu of the World menu! The unique menu features mouthwatering premium cuts along with flavorful pairings like our Benihana soup and salad, hibachi vegetables, mushrooms, steamed rice and more.  Ask your server for more details. Reserve now!

    WAGYU OF THE WORLD MENU photo

What 5,112 people are saying

Benihana - Burlingame, CA reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Peninsula

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Burlingame offers a lively dining experience with "fantastic service" and entertaining chefs who make the meal memorable. The teppanyaki grill showcases skillful cooking, and the food is "delicious," particularly the filet mignon and hibachi steak. Despite occasional service delays, guests enjoy the "fun atmosphere" and vibrant setting.

5,112 Reviews
  1. JanetD

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My only knock would be that we had to wait a long time even though we had reservations. But, while we waited, they brought around snacks and some delicious punch. So all good!

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  2. Marco

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    You all should stop having walk ins on busy nights and weekends. I had reservations on Saturday night at 7 pm and had to wait 45 minutes before seated. That’s unacceptable!😡😡

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  3. Elsie VIP

    San Francisco17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Do not expect to sit down anytime near your reservation time, 90 minute wait for everyone, e.g. we sat down at 7:30 pm (had 6 pm reservation). Their reservation system is faulty and not valid. Bad location. Unfortunate because the servers and chefs were awesome but too late for our kids so not enjoyable when ate at 8 pm. Not coming back to this location. Bad management.

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  4. SNelson VIP

    San Francisco65 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Be aware that a reservation just means you’ll get in. The time is not honored and you still have to wait. We had a 6pm reservation and got seated at 7pm.

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    We arrived early for a 6 pm reservation but were not seated until 7 pm. They said they were overbooked! Huh? Very disappointing. Doubt I’ll return.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Chef wasn’t very friendly or talkative /fin! He also burnt the shrimp appetizers

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was amazing, but our car got broken into and all of our stuff was stolen.
    Benihana - Burlingame, CAResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Guest, We’re deeply sorry to hear about the break-in and theft from your car during your visit. While we’re glad you enjoyed the food, we’re truly sorry that this unfortunate incident overshadowed your experience. Your safety and well-being are incredibly important to us, and we regret any distress this situation caused. Please know that we take security concerns seriously and will review our measures to help prevent such incidents in the future. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we hope to provide you with a safer and more enjoyable experience next time. Best regards,

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  8. Sal VIP

    Chicago14 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Feeling so torn about this experience. 5 stars to our attentive server Thomas and to James, our charming and talented chef! We were seated promptly, cocktails flowing, followed by plenty of delicious food!! The end of the night however… Consistent with many OpenTable reviews we walked to our car to discover that the back windshield had been shattered in a burglary attempt. The same exact thing happened to another group in the parking lot at the same time. We were fortunate to have had nothing stolen, but the other group had four roller bags and four work bags with laptops taken from their vehicle. The Burlingame police were fantastic and the manager was apologetic, but they did nothing to compensate us.  When I pointed out that our experience aligned exactly with multiple reviews the manager shrugged his shoulders and walked away. The policeman commented that this was his fifth trip out to this restaurant with the exact same issue and that he had been to the restaurant multiple times already in the month of March. He was on a first basis with the manager! Likely this locals targeted due to the heavy amount of rental cars/proximity to SFO. Hopefully now that STK has acquired Benihana hopefully they will invest in a secure parking lot or mandatory valet parking for this location. The waitstaff and chefs worked their butts off to make us happy and deliver a fantastic experience. It’s a shame to have it all spoiled at the end by a well-known and chronic security issue. Benihana, please solve this so that we may return and enjoy your restaurant again!
    Benihana - Burlingame, CAResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Sal, Thank you for sharing your experience and for recognizing Thomas and Chef James for their exceptional service and talent. We’re thrilled you enjoyed the food and overall dining experience. However, we’re deeply sorry to hear about the burglary incident in our parking lot. Your safety and peace of mind are incredibly important to us, and we’re truly sorry this unfortunate event overshadowed your evening. We understand your frustration with the response you received, and your feedback will be shared with our management team to address this serious concern. We appreciate your suggestion and hope to improve security measures soon. We’d love the opportunity to welcome you back for another great experience. Best regards, The Management Team

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  9. Amanda

    San Francisco2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The service and food do not warrant the cost. The quality of food and overall experience has diminished so much over the years - it's disappointing to say the least. Fried rice - one of the reasons people go there - is no longer included with the meal, but is an added extra. The restaurant has 20-30 tables and only 5 chefs making their way around on a very busy Sunday evening. Reservation times are only a suggestion, as you are kept waiting 20+ minutes to be seated and then even longer before you get your first bite of food, e.g., we had a 5:15 reservation and at 6:15 there was still no sign of any food coming our way.
    Benihana - Burlingame, CAResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Amanda. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Benihana - Burlingame, CA didn't meet your expectations. We understand your disappointment with the changes you've mentioned. We value your feedback and will certainly consider it as we strive to improve our services and offerings. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better dining experience.

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  10. Charles

    San Francisco10 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I made reservations for 8 o’clock. We were still waiting in line at 9 o’clock. It was terrible. They didn’t even acknowledge we were even there and I checked in. I kept going up how much longer how much longer and they didn’t even care. We will never go there again
    Benihana - Burlingame, CAResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Charles. We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Burlingame, CA. It's clear that we fell short in providing the timely and attentive service that we strive for. We understand how frustrating it must have been for you to wait in line for such a long time, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused. We appreciate your feedback and assure you that we will address this issue to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide the exceptional dining experience we're known for. Best regards, The Management Team

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FAQs

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

Benihana - Burlingame, CA is rated 4.2 stars by 5112 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 p.m.
Booked 97 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Benihana - Burlingame, CA

1496 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA 94010

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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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