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Benihana - Salt Lake City, UT, Salt Lake City, UT

Benihana - Salt Lake City, UT

4.2
4.2
2427 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 74 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
    (801) 322-2421
  • 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
    Salt Lake City
  • Cross Street
    W.200 South
  • Parking details
    Parking tickets are validated by our host.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 2,427 people are saying

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
  • 4.3Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Utah

    Child-friendly

  • Utah

    Good for groups

  • Utah

    Most Booked

  • Salt Lake City

    Child-friendly

  • Salt Lake City

    Good for groups

  • Salt Lake City

    Lively

  • Salt Lake City

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Salt Lake City offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food and service." The chefs are known for their entertaining performances, making it a popular choice for celebrations. While some reviews mention pricing concerns and wait times, the "fun atmosphere" and "memorable experiences" shine through, especially for special occasions.

2,427 Reviews
  1. Justin

    Dallas

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Once again, the food was delicious and the chef was fun. The restaurant front is poorly run. We had a 6:15pm reservation but actually didn’t get to our table until nearly 7:00pm. Then we didn’t get a waitress to even acknowledge us for at least 10 to 15 minutes. After that, the experience was fine. The menu has been reduced which is disappointing. For example, the meal that was NY Strip is no longer an option (?).

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  2. Sydney

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Quantity and quality of food were below average. It was a busy night but service and timing were way off; our appetizer edamame arrived after the entrees and the side that was supposed to come with the entrees arrived nearly 20 minutes later. Drinks weren’t correct and steak was overcooked. There are way better restaurants for the price.

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  3. Joseph

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great until the end when the waitress kept looking over my shoulder at the tip amount which felt really uncomfortable.

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  4. Anne

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Our reservation was for 6:30. We showed up on time and were quoted a 25 minute delay. We were finally sat after over an hour delay. The servers did their best to accommodate a busy night but it was very apparent they were understaffed and exhausted. What’s the point of offering reservations if you’re going to be over an hour behind? Part of the allure of Benihana is the experience- we had overly tired and hungry kids, a chef trying to catch up but overall it was not a good experience. Half our table didn’t receive part of their food, and we had to request drink refills and remind the server. I feel for the service staff- they were doing their best. The manager did offer us 50% off which was very generous. I just don’t know that we will ever be back.
    Benihana - Salt Lake City, UTResponded 1 day ago
    Hey, Anne! We're really sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Salt Lake City. We understand how frustrating it can be to have a long wait, even on a busy night. We appreciate your patience and understanding. We're glad to hear that you found our service to be commendable, despite the delay. We're also glad you found value in our offer. We understand how frustrating it can be to feel rushed and disappointed. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we will use this as an opportunity to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future. Best, The Management Team

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  5. Rosemary

    Salt Lake City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Music way too loud. Quieter and theme would have been better. We really missed the teriyaki sauce they used to cook with the meats. Salt and pepper alone are not enough. Chicken rice is now $7 extra. Way too high. Gets dirtier inside every time we go. Mario was chef. He did a great job!
    Benihana - Salt Lake City, UTResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Rosemary! Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the music volume was too high and that the teriyaki sauce wasn't to your liking. We appreciate your suggestion about the music volume and will consider it for future improvements. We're also sorry to hear that you found the chicken rice price higher than expected. We strive to provide a quality dining experience for all our guests and your input helps us do just that. We're glad to hear that you found our service satisfactory and we look forward to welcoming you back to Benihana - Salt Lake City, UT for a better experience. Best, The Management Team

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  6. Layne

    Salt Lake City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quinn did a great job. This is always a fun place to take my kids, and the staff did a great job keeping them happy and entertained. Thank you!
    Benihana - Salt Lake City, UTResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Layne! We're thrilled to hear that you and your kids had a great time at Benihana - Salt Lake City. It's our pleasure to provide a fun and entertaining atmosphere for all ages. We're glad to know that our staff was able to keep your kids entertained and happy. We look forward to your next visit!

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  7. Craig

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Hard to understand why Benihana is charging 7.00 per person for fried rice on top of a 40.00-50.00 meal? Used to be a part of the meal. We will not be returning, too many other choices around SLC.
    Benihana - Salt Lake City, UTResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Craig! We're sorry to hear that your recent experience at Benihana - Salt Lake City didn't meet your expectations. We understand your concerns about the fried rice and portion sizes, and we appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve. We're constantly looking for ways to provide value and we'll certainly take your comments into consideration. We hope you'll reconsider and give us another chance in the future. Best regards, Benihana - Salt Lake City Management Team

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  8. Sally

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Too difficult to get to downtown SLC location. Mario the chef was EXCELLENT!!
    Benihana - Salt Lake City, UTResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Sally! Hey, thank you for choosing Benihana - Salt Lake City for your visit and for taking the time to leave us a review. We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience with our chef and that our service met your expectations. We're sorry to hear about the difficulty in accessing our downtown location. We are continually working to improve our services and your feedback is invaluable in this process. We hope to see you again soon!

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  9. Carol

    Salt Lake City

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good but not great as previous visits. I think the cook and server were new as it appeared they were still learning.
    Benihana - Salt Lake City, UTResponded on December 5, 2024
    Hey Carol! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you found our food good but not great as a previous visit. We're always working to improve and your feedback is invaluable to us. We hope that we'll have the opportunity to impress you with our culinary skills on your next visit. Best, The Management Team at Benihana - Salt Lake City

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  10. Bill

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is great, the dining experience is good. I don't know the point of a reservation if you still have to wait 45 min once you check in for your reservation. Isn't the point to show up to be seated within 10-15 min max.
    Benihana - Salt Lake City, UTResponded on December 2, 2024
    Dear Bill, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're very sorry you experienced a long wait and we appreciate your patience. We understand how valuable your time is. We would appreciate another chance to earn your trust, please provide your contact information so we can follow up regarding this experience by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website.

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FAQs

Benihana - Salt Lake City, UT does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

Benihana - Salt Lake City, UT is rated 4.2 stars by 2427 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 74 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Benihana - Salt Lake City, UT

165 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    W.200 South
  • Neighbourhood
    Salt Lake City
  • 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
    Parking tickets are validated by our host.
  • 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, Wine
  • Phone number
    (801) 322-2421
  • 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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