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Benihana - Cupertino
Benihana - Cupertino

Benihana - Cupertino Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.benihana.com/locations/cupertino-ca-cu
  • Email: Cupertino@benihana.com
  • Phone: (408) 253-1221
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, Saturday - Sunday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 3:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Friday - Saturday: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Sunday: 3:00 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Japanese, Sushi
  • Executive Chef: Toshiya Nemoto
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Private Party Contact: Ask for Manager

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Wolfe Road & Vallco Parkway / Stevens Creek Blvd.
  • Parking: Public Lot
A word from Benihana - Cupertino
Prepare for a dining experience unlike any other. Watch as your personal chef performs the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Listen as razor-sharp blades slice through tender steak and juicy chicken. Take in the aroma of sizzling shrimp, lobster and savory vegetables.

Or visit our sushi bar,… where your sushi chef will prepare fresh nigiri, sashimi and specialty rolls, all with the same flair that made Benihana a legend in Japanese cuisine.
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerGood for Groups
  • Diners' Choice WinnerKid Friendly
  • Diners' Choice WinnerSpecial Occasion
Diner Reviews
  • "Good food/service once we were seated. Even with a reservation, our party of seven had to wait about 15 minutes to be seated and the restaurant was not the least bit full."
    Dined on 3/10/2014
  • "Benihana's in Cupertino, CA is a good example of the what I have seen of the chain across the US. Entertaining food preparation as well as good food. Nice wine list and extras. Remember to make reservations since this location is normally pretty full. Being full, it is also a little loud as well, but probably not any worse than other locations when they are full. Seating is eight at an area with seating close together (at least seems that way to me)."
    Dined on 3/8/2014
  • "It was a great place. I've gone to other restaurants where everything cooked tasted the same. Here, everything had its own flavor. We had our 6 month old baby with us and he even enjoyed the show. I would definitely return!"
    Dined on 3/5/2014
  • "This place is by far my favorite place to eat! The food is amazing and my kids love it."
    Dined on 12/27/2013
  • "Good for birthdays and group events. Dinner and a show. Come out smelling like you've been in sitting in a wok. Okay if you like eau de safflower oil. Still a good experience and good for kids. Been a birthday tradition for a long time."
    Dined on 3/2/2014
  • "Chicken fried rice is amazing. Chefs are amazing with their little shows."
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "Join the chef's table to get a $30.00 certificate in your birthday month :-)"
    Dined on 2/26/2014
  • "Always come here for good food and watch the chef cook, it's fun!"
    Dined on 2/25/2014
  • "you have been here. you already know. unless you are a grouch living in a garbage can, you will enjoy yourself. Food is good, fresh and reasonably priced. We went during lunch on Sunday. 6 of us, non alcoholic drinks and picking from the lunch menu ( generous portions, high quality ingredients, same fantastic show as get at dinner ), entertained and fed for 108 bucks. I have fed 6 at the Sizzler, cost me close to 160 dollars and, NO floor show. Beat that !"
    Dined on 2/23/2014
  • "Nice spot for a quick, entertaining lunch or dinner. Not someplace you'd go for a romantic take-your-time type of dining experience since they move you all to the tables and then sweep you all out an hour later to bring in the next group. But the food was really great. You also need to know how the ordering works. The waiter did not tell us but we had an experienced couple next to us who shared the rules. It worked out well. I'd go again but with a small group."
    Dined on 2/23/2014
  • "We always have good food here. The service is good usually. Sometimes It can be obnoxious depending on who your sat by ."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "Even on reservation you are still required to wait up to over 1/2 or more to complete a table for 8. Table gets smokey for cooking depending on were your are seated."
    Dined on 2/17/2014
  • "I went here for my anniversary and we had the chef's special. Great deal! Talented chefs and the keep sake photo was perfect. Had a great time! Service and food were amazing!"
    Dined on 2/17/2014
  • "You can't go wrong with Benihana as their food is cooked to perfection right under your eyes. The menu would make anyone happy, especially the seafood and met lovers. The chef was well above average and not only entertained us but cooked delicious fried rice lobster, filet mignon and Chateaubriand. On the minus side we had to wait close to 1/2 hour over the reservation time during which everybody how was already in the lobby plus a few new arrivals were seated. This is not acceptable and a first for us at Benihana and this particular location."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "Great place for all ages and celebrations. Song, Cake and even a keepsake photo. Wish the fried is served with the main course and not before. And, this time, in fact rice was served first and then appetizer followed by main course. The lighting in the bar area needs to be tweaked .....it's too bright. Other wise, love this place, the staff and the food."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "I love Benihanas anytime, but prices are more reasonable at lunch and the food is great! We took my 4 year old grandson and the chef cooking in front of us kept him entertained."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "The best part of our Valentine's lunch was our chef Mike. I've been to Benihana's a few times in the past, but Mike is the best chef I've had the pleasure of meeting. He's funny, does magic tricks and also creates beautiful pictures of art all while preparing our food. We brought our kids with us and they found him very entertaining."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Overall it was a good experience. We went around lunch time. I liked that we were still able to order dinner entrees. One think I will say is that it's very expensive. I don't know if I would come frequently. By the time adult drinks and food were billed it ended up being almost $200 for three adults. We did not get apps. The food with the sauces were delish. But the shrimp seemed a bit over cooked. The fried rice was one of the best things served. If you come here I recommend getting steak. The all seafood order started stealing bites from the steak eaters plate. Lol. All and all it was a good time. No regrets. Just for me, if I'm spending $200 on food, I'd like it cooked to perfection. I'd go back for someone's birthday."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "Dinner was great the show was out of this world and the drinks were also great."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "You have awesome food and service. We like benihana."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "This is a great place for kids at any age, they love the cooking in front of you, the food is great and consistent and the service is always great."
    Dined on 8/12/2013
  • "Wonderful food at Benihana, with great choices and experienced chefs."
    Dined on 2/12/2014
  • "The restaurant took good care of the family when we came for a family birthday dinner for two young boys (2 and 4). The staff made a point of remembering and using the boys' names, and they accommodated for them in several ways -- kid-friendly chopsticks, the server let us use her own multi-color pen since they didn't have crayons, etc. The food was OK, and the performance was average. I was happy with the visit."
    Dined on 2/9/2014
  • "We had visited Benihana in November for my daughter's birthday. She loved the food and ambiance. Decided to be back to celebrate our son's 21st birthday last week. Food was great and enjoyed our group that we were placed next to."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "I have been going to this location for the last 2o years and I can say that I have never been disappointed."
    Dined on 2/4/2014
  • "We went for my boyfriend's birthday. He has diverticulitis and cannot have seeds, nuts, etc. Our server and chef took extra care to make sure there were no seeds (sesame, zucchini, tomato or otherwise) near his food. They treated us special and made sure his birthday was very pleasurable."
    Dined on 1/28/2014
  • "We had a nephew in from out of town and asked him to dinner, wherever he'd like to go. Benihana's he said. So we had a group of five people and everything was great. We had to wait about 10 minutes past reservation time, but it's always worth the time to wait. Setting a reservation is the way to go. Our cook was an awesome lady. She did not miss one single trick. Way to go!"
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "I've gone here twice. I love it. Our hibachi chef Luis was great. My 10 yr old kid liked him. Great food! Excellent service. Our waiter I can't remember his name is awesome. He was on the ball with our drinks. I would come back. I this place."
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "Had a great time, food was awesome, highly recommended!!!"
    Dined on 1/30/2014
  • "Very Nice Japanese Food, good people and have greate discount for birthdays !!!"
    Dined on 1/29/2014
  • "We went here for my birthday and everything was GREAT except for the wait. I made reservation at 5:30 and didn't get seated til 6:30."
    Dined on 1/26/2014
  • "There were four of us, my husband and two sons ages 5 and 7 who went for my birthday. Our waitress was extremely attentive, and our chef was entertaining. Our food was delicious. Our kids enjoyed their chicken and shrimp combo and fried rice. My huband and I both had the filet mignon and I had lobster and he had prawns, all cooked to perfection. The atmosphere was super lively, and there were a lot of special occasion/large groups and it was really a fun time. The selection of food was vast, and as was their drink menu. I had the blue ocean cocktail which was yummy. We will definitely go back for a special occasion/group again. I do think it's best to fill up a whole table to yourself if you don't want to share with others."
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "Good food but the service was not that great. Had to keep calling the waitress to refill the drinks on our table."
    Dined on 1/22/2014
  • "We have never been disappointed at Benihana. The food, atmosphere and dining fun is what attracts us to the restaurant."
    Dined on 1/21/2014
  • "My friends and I went there for a work lunch. It was a fun and interactive lunchtime. More than just eating it was an expereince. Really good."
    Dined on 1/21/2014
  • "We had a great experience at Benihana. The service was outstanding and the chef was great. The food was delicious. No complaints!"
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "We took a group of 7 which included 2 older children to Benihana to celebrate a birthday and everyone enjoyed their meal and had fun."
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "We were there to celebrate our son's 19th birthday and also a friends birthday. I made the reservation for 8 pm but we had to wait for almost 30 minutes before we were seated. We did not begin our meal until 9:30! I have been to Benihana's many times and always made reservations. This is the first time I had to wait as long as I did. But everyone had a good time."
    Dined on 1/16/2014
  • "I have been here family years ago. Food change especially the salmon. It's quite dry. I also tasted the chicken and it's dry. ried Rice is really good. When he serves the fried rice, I was expecting for the food to be better as he serves it coz I eat as he serves, but I was kind a disappointed. I tasted my wifes and my son's order as well. I was asking for a different dressing and I was surprised theres only one dressing, we don't have an option!!! I hope that the reason why I didn't like the food is because you have a bad cook! Not so happy with our Anniversary Dinner Date with my Family."
    Dined on 1/14/2014
  • "I noticed that Benihan’s Cupertino location is no longer using soy sauce on the grill chicken and stakes, which is a good change. However, if you no longer using the soy sauce, I recommend to have some other seasonings on the chicken and steak. Perhaps, it could add other sauce besides the ginger and mustard to compensate the taste. I also noticed the fried rice and seafood is very garlicky. Mainly is because the chef using a generous amount of garlic butter for flavoring. Too much garlic butter is overpowering the nature favorite of the food in my opinion. Overall, I must say that Benihan's provide customers with fresh ingredients and good quality meat and seafood."
    Dined on 1/13/2014
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Diners' Choice Awards
  • San Jose / Silicon Valley Winners
  • Good for Groups
  • Kid Friendly
  • Special Occasion
  • Most Booked
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