Benihana - LombardEntertainingMy seven year old loved it so much she asked the chef if she could return the following evening!6/14/2013 12:00:00 AMCheftasticThe chef was very entertaining, came for the show left with the food. Great tropical lemonades!!!6/8/2013 12:00:00 AMCelebrating birthday it wasCelebrating birthday it was very nice and affordable,
We would come back6/8/2013 12:00:00 AMGood food. Our waitress andGood food. Our waitress and chef were excellent. Prices are a bit high.6/3/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Family TimeGreat food,great customer service and a fantastic Chef !6/3/2013 12:00:00 AMThe seafood, preparation,The seafood, preparation, and ambience were above par. I would only recommend that they utilize less salt as part of the preparation it would only help.6/1/2013 12:00:00 AMOutstanding at BenihanaWe were celebrating an 8th grade graduation. The staff at Benihana in Lombard could not have been better...they were polite, prompt and attentive to every detail. Our Chef was "Juan" and he was amazing. So talented and really made the meal special. Thanks to Benihana and we will always return!6/1/2013 12:00:00 AMGotta Love the ChefHe was EXCELLENT - he had more tricks up his sleeve and hiding in his hat then Houdini! I laughed out loud.5/31/2013 12:00:00 AMDinner and a ShowWe went to Benihana expecting a great meal and a show and that's what we got. Before our chef came over we got to watch the chef at the table next to us start preparing food as we picked our meals. The onion soup was great, the ginger salad was a little unexpected but very flavorful. We opted for chicken fried rice but might pass on that next time for the up-charge. The hibachi steak was very tender.5/25/2013 12:00:00 AMMy first time at Benihana'sMy girlfriend and I had a great time. The food is delicious and the chefs are entertaining. We enjoyed it so much I brought my dad the next day to celebrate his 59th birthday. The lunch specials during the week are very reasonable. The entrees start in the low 20s and climb up to $50 per plate. If you avoid the alcoholic beverages and the high priced dishes you can enjoy dinner & show for a decent price. I recommend making reservations after 5pm.5/25/2013 12:00:00 AMAs alwaysI love Benihana. They provide good quality food and entertainment at the same time/ My daughter and I enjoyed our visit as always, however, I did not like that they now put "suggested tip" on the check. Hey, the tip is something I want to show the appreciation for the service, not for the restaurant to give a suggestion to the guest. I think they may want to take that off from the check.5/21/2013 12:00:00 AMHad funIt was the first time our kids had been to Benihana and they had a blast!5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat experience, great food!The service was very good, the servers were very attentive and the cooks performing at your table were excellent. He was very funny and had a good sense humor. I enjoyed the steak, chicken, and shrimp. They give you a lot of food. It is a bit pricey but it is well worth it.5/16/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat place for groups!This restaurant is always a reliable for a good time and good food.5/13/2013 12:00:00 AMVery fun!Had a great time on Mother's day...everyone enjoyed the chef preparing our food and the service was great. Highly recommend this gem.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMFood and service were excellent.Food and service were excellent. The only negative was that we had 6:00 o'clock reservations and didn't get seated until 6:30.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMgood food, good funGreat experience! Lots a fun! A great getaway for a spontaneous event.4/28/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful food and awesomeWonderful food and awesome service I would defenitely recommend to all my friends4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMWith Benihana you know theWith Benihana you know the food will be good. The only variable is your chef and the people joining you at your table. Our chef, Jorge, did a great job of cooking and entertaining us!4/25/2013 12:00:00 AMThe filet mignon steak wasThe filet mignon steak was amazing. Def recommend over the hibachi steak. Scallops and shrimp also fantastic. The entertainment is a little cheesy if you've been there before, but we haven't been there in a while, so it was fun :o)4/22/2013 12:00:00 AMALWAYS GOOD FOOD AND FUN.I WAS A LITTLE DISAPPOINTED THAT I COULDNT USE MY BIRTHDAY COUPON ON SUNDAYS ANYMORE. WISH I WOULD HAVE KNOWN THEY CHANGED THAT. BUT IT WAS STILL FUN.4/21/2013 12:00:00 AMLoved it and can't wait to return!My husband and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary here. My husband had never had Hibachi and always wanted to experience it so I surprised him with a dinner at Benihana. We arrived promptly at 6pm for our reservation and were seated immediately. What a wonderful experience that ensued. The ambiance was fun and lively. Our Hibachi chef, Selvin, was terrific! Very entertaining and the food was delicious. The servers were very attentive and very friendly. Our evening finished with a complimentary dessert with a candle while the staff sang an anniversary song to us. Such a great experience and we had such a great time. We're going back with the kids next month as this is something we want to share with them too. Highly recommend!4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMThe wait was way too longWe made our reservation on-line the day before. Didn't get seated until an hour after the reservation time. There were a few other annoyed customers that had to wait an hour also. Other than that it was OK. I don't think I will go back though. It seemed like the restaurant was trying to accommodate too many customers at once. I got the impression that they were double booking the reservations.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMgreat for familiesThis is a favorite of our children. They are always entertained and love the food.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMI wish they had toppings likeI wish they had toppings like other comparable establishments. The price was a little higher as well. Otherwise, food and service was very good.4/11/2013 12:00:00 AMThe restaurant is a greatThe restaurant is a great place to dine. Great food, the chefs entertaining with their great feats, the wait staff very attentive. We enjoyed our dining experience immensely!4/10/2013 12:00:00 AMEnergeticTook my mom here for her birthday. Food was excellent and our cook was very energetic. It was very fun for all of us.4/3/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat place to take the kids.Great place to take the kids. The cooks pay special attention to them and they really view it as a show and dinner3/28/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food was excellent, theThe food was excellent, the cook was very good & entertaining. I just wish I'd known what was in the sauces & whether they could leave them out. Also, it would be nice to have healthy options like brown rice & more vegetables.3/28/2013 12:00:00 AMI love Benihana! Always takeI love Benihana! Always take friends and family. Never been disappointed.3/27/2013 12:00:00 AMI like this place becauseI like this place because my daughter likes it, she takes me over of course I pay but it is worth it...3/26/2013 12:00:00 AMUpdated InteriorIt appears the interior has been recently update, expanding the bar/sushi bar. It was a wonderful time and a fresh outlook!3/26/2013 12:00:00 AMEverything was great, butEverything was great, but waiter for drinks was too slow, but all in all, We will return and highly recommend!3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had a 5:00PM reservationWe had a 5:00PM reservation and we were promptly seated upon our arrival. The server was quick with appetizers and with keeping our drinks filled. The chef was interactive with the kids in our group and showed alot of energy with the kids. He had a great sense of humor and throughly explained the sauces and the foods that they would go best with. I can't wait for the next opportunity to return to Benihana's.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMOur friends and we enjoyedOur friends and we enjoyed our dinning experience.3/21/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had a lot of fun! FoodWe had a lot of fun! Food was good. Worth the money!3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMI have always loved goingI have always loved going to Benihanas, I have been to multiple locations. However, this location I will not return to again. I made a reservation but was not seated until 50 mins AFTER the reservation time even though I was there on time. The chef was less than friendly and the whole staff seemed discombobulated and relatively unfriendly. The food wasn't as good as it is at the other locations I have been to, although the chicken was fabulous (I had teriyaki chicken), but the fried rice was not seasoned as well as usual. Overall, I would not recommend this location to anyone. Even the other party at our table was commenting about how the other Benihanas they had been to were better.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMIt had been awhile sine IIt had been awhile sine I visited a Benihana's restaurant. I was not disappointed. It was just as great this time as it was the last time I was there.3/14/2013 12:00:00 AMEntertaining and EducationalThere is a certain comfort in watching your food be prepared in front of you, knowing that it is being done right.
To watch the chef is not only entertaining, it is also educational in how the food is prepared.
Veggies over here, meat in this area. How everything is organized in the cooking and kept clean between courses.
I'm always amazed at how easy fried rice and seafood can be cooked -- when you know how!3/13/2013 12:00:00 AMExceptional Food!This was our first time going to dinner at Benihana's. It was wonderful food but I didn't leave full. I should have ordered more food or a combo plate. We would go back. The presentation on the grill was refreshing and the cook smiled the whole time. He looked like he was having a good time.3/12/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food was fine, showmanshipThe food was fine, showmanship was not what we're used to when we go there. It really varies lately.2/9/2013 12:00:00 AM