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Benihana - Columbus, OH

3.0
3
2885 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 30 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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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
    (614) 436-3705
  • 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
    Polaris
  • Cross Street
    Polaris Parkway
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

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 2,885 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.0
3 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3Service
  • 3.1Ambience
  • 2.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Columbus, OH is known for its vibrant hibachi experience, with chefs like Richard and Chul delivering "amazing" and "fabulous" performances. The atmosphere is engaging, making it a popular choice for celebrations. Though service can be inconsistent, standout staff members like Rocky and Tatyana ensure guests enjoy "great service" and "delicious food."

2,885 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Sat us 45 minutes after reservation, took 3 hours to eat

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  2. Bradley VIP

    Columbus23 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    we had a 630 reservation, we didn't get seated till after seven and we didn't have any food until about 8:15.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus1 review

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time here. We went for my Birthday. The service was slow. Very slow. We hadn’t had our salads by the time the chef started cooking. The waiter didn’t ask if we were there celebrating anything. I did tell him it was my Birthday myself. I asked for the green tea that came with my meal and it never arrived. Drink refills were nonexistent. The food was fine. The chef seemed tired and over it for the day. We had already paid when the waiter came and asked the rest of the table if they wanted sorbet. No Birthday celebration at all or asked to purchase anything extra for it. Very disappointed. I’m thankful it wasn’t my child’s birthday experience, but only mine. Won’t be back.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus1 review

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a reservation set for 8:15, we didn’t get seated until 9-9:20ish. On top of that we had to wait almost an hour to get someone to cook the food and actually eat. The service was amazing nothing on their end because stuff happens, but i just think that if you don’t actually have the set time reservations that you are offering available that you should let guest know in advance. We didn’t leave the restaurant until like 11:10 that was almost THREE hours.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Austin was a wonderful chef , he made the experience great

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  6. Jason

    Columbus11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had Austin as our cook, he was amazing! Very personable, great at tricks and cooked food amazingly!

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  7. Jaime VIP

    Columbus3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    I made a reservation at 8, wasn’t seated until 9. The chef didn’t come to the table and start cooking until 9:45. They must have been short staffed! I’ve never waited that long with a reservation.
    Benihana - Columbus, OHResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Jaime, We’re truly sorry for the excessive wait you experienced during your recent visit. Waiting an hour past your reservation time and nearly two hours to start your meal is unacceptable, and we sincerely apologize for the frustration this caused. Staffing challenges may have contributed to the delay, but this isn’t an excuse, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We’ll review our staffing and reservation processes to prevent this from happening again. Thank you for your patience, and we hope you’ll give us another chance to provide the timely and enjoyable experience you expect from us. Best regards,

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  8. regan VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a 45 min wait to be seated with a reservation. Food started to be cooked 1 hr and 30 mins after reservation time. Meal took 2.5 hours and many items were over cooked with char. A few of the chefs are good but it’s not consistent.
    Benihana - Columbus, OHResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Regan, We're really sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Columbus, OH. We understand that waiting can be frustrating and we apologize for the delay in seating and the meal preparation. We also regret to hear that some of the dishes were overcooked. We strive to provide our guests with a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience, and it seems we fell short this time. Your feedback is valuable to us and we will certainly use it to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to serve you better in the future. Best wishes, The Management Team

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  9. Fred

    Columbus2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Rocky, our chef, was a hoot. Full of energy. Very interactive with a demanding group of customers. Very talented at cooking and serving exactly what each person requested. Well worth a cash tip at the end of the meal. Fun evening with my wife and three couples we had never met before, but rocky made it a fun experience with great food.
    Benihana - Columbus, OHResponded on March 8, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Fred! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fun evening with us at Benihana - Columbus, OH. It's great to know that you found our team to be energetic and interactive, and that you enjoyed our unique menu offerings and Rocky's service. We strive to make every dining experience enjoyable, and your feedback helps us understand how we can do even better. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great meal!

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  10. ZFeedsPeople

    Columbus8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Me and some friends came in at 3 pm hoping to have quick service and some lighthearted entertainment. Unfortunately it appeared only the manager was serving tables and by the time our meals finished cooking we still hadn’t gotten our rice. Our chef also openly admitted repeatedly she was only doing certain performances because she had to, and seemed very uninterested in actually entertaining.
    Benihana - Columbus, OHResponded on March 8, 2025
    Thanks for the review, ZFeedsPeople. We're sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Columbus, OH. We understand that our service timing and entertainment were not up to par and we apologize for any disappointment caused. We're always looking to improve and your feedback is invaluable to us. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide the quick service and entertaining entertainment we're known for. Best, The Management Team

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FAQs

Benihana - Columbus, OH does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

Benihana - Columbus, OH is rated 3 stars by 2885 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 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Benihana - Columbus, OH

8781 Lyra Drive, Columbus, OH 43240

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Polaris Parkway
  • Neighbourhood
    Polaris
  • 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
    Private Lot
  • 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, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (614) 436-3705
  • 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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