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Benihana - Newport Beach
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Benihana - Newport Beach Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.benihana.com/locations/newportbeach-ca-nbe
  • Phone: (949) 955-0822
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Saturday - Sunday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Friday - Saturday: 3:00pm - 11:00 pm, Sunday: 3:00 pm - 9:00 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, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Getting there

  • Cross Street: McArthur Blvd
  • Parking: Public Lot
  • Parking Details: We also offer complimentary Valet parking.
A word from Benihana - Newport Beach
Prepare for a dining experience unlike any other. Watch as your personal chef performs the ancient art of Teppanyaki, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well as your taste buds. Listen as razor-sharp blades slice and dice through tender steak and juicy chicken. Take in the aroma as… savory vegetables, shrimp and lobster sizzle before your eyes.

Sushi appetizers can be ordered in the dining room, or visit our sushi bar, where your sushi chef will prepare fresh sashimi, maki and temaki sushi from our full sushi menu.

Located near John Wayne airport.
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Diner Reviews
  • "We had Jackie as our server and she was very friendly and energetic! The cook named Thai was super nice and even made a couple of jokes with us. We also ordered the las vegas roll and it was delicious!"
    Dined on 7/26/2014
  • "I have been a Benihana my whole life... just turned 40. It was always a treat to go to Benihana to be entertained and eat delicious and perfectly cooked food. I noticed the food quality going down hill over the past 5 years. After this past dinner, I am sad to say, I will never go back. The cooks are no longer entertaining and the food is poorly seasoned and overcooked. Dry chicken, rubbery shrimp and scallops, and medium rare steak is cooked medium well. Used to love this place."
    Dined on 7/23/2014
  • "The food was excellent and so was the show as they were preparing our food!!!"
    Dined on 7/21/2014
  • "Benihana never fails at delivering great food and fantastic service!"
    Dined on 7/17/2014
  • "All of Your Employees all were dressed neat, smiled when we asked for anthing, friendly and professional. The cook made our steaks exactly what we asked for. He was very talented also. The cuts of meat, Lobster & Sacllops were just right. No complaints here.. Mr. D. Lievanos"
    Dined on 7/16/2014
  • "I had a very enjoyable birthday dinner. I was alone with my family back home in Michigan. The other people at the table and the chef made me feel at home!"
    Dined on 7/12/2014
  • "Benihana is my favorite restaurant. It's always a good time here. Delicious food and great ambiance. Great customer service."
    Dined on 7/11/2014
  • "I love the way they cook the food on a hot grill in front of you. And the food is healthy and delicious. Lunch is reasonable priced and is available until 3:00."
    Dined on 7/11/2014
  • "Always a great birthday stop...especially if you sign up your family for the $30 birthday certificate....great service always but if you like your steak medium rare ...order it rare and keep an eye on the chef....I have almost never had my steak done right but I order the filet so it's not impossible to eat...although I have ordered it done over, in which case you will be eating alone at the end of the night...otherwise wonderful place we are regulars...."
    Dined on 7/10/2014
  • "My Husband and I decided to come here last minute and at 9 p.m. they were able to accommodate us. We were sat with some fun outgoing people such as my husband and I. If you are not into sharing dining space or want a private dining experience, then Benihana is not for you. The show chef Jose put on was not the typical cheesy delivery you usual get at Benihana's. It was tailored more for our adult group and the best chef we've had at Benihana's so far."
    Dined on 7/9/2014
  • "WE HAVE BEEN GOING THERE FOR YEARS FOR CELEBRATIONS BUT ALSO FOR THE GREAT FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT AND WE FIND IT'S A GOOD VALUE FOR THE PRICE."
    Dined on 7/9/2014
  • "The food is fun and relatively simple -the chief was fun and with kids -it happens fast and entertaining!"
    Dined on 7/9/2014
  • "Always enjoy my meal and experience at Benihana. Staff and service are great."
    Dined on 7/9/2014
  • "Always a fun place but this time we felt way rushed throughout the process ..do t know why it wasn't that busy ."
    Dined on 6/29/2014
  • "Benihana's has become one of our favorite restaurants to celebrate special events as well as a great dining experience whether we are just a couple or a group. The food is excellent and the entertainment keeps us engaged. We will introduce ourselves to our table mates and make it a very enjoyable evening."
    Dined on 6/25/2014
  • "As usual, we had a great meal at Benihana's. The chefs that make the food (in my opinion) aren't as good as they use to be "show" wise. They still make delicious food that I would go back for time and time again, but the show part of the chefs isn't as good as before. When we went to pay, we wanted to use the gift card we got as a present, but the server told us we couldn't because their gift card machine was down. That was disappointing. We will have to go back again and hopefully be able to use it next time."
    Dined on 6/25/2014
  • "Our waitress was very nice and attentive. Our cook was wonderful, he was nice and talkative when we asked a question. While he was cooking he was telling us what he was doing and made a small joke here and there. For the 1st time being there I had a wonderful experience and will definitely be coming back."
    Dined on 6/25/2014
  • "I've always celebrated our birthdays there and enjoyed the tradition but this last time I was questioned about my coupon the waitress said it had been scanned and used previously . I was really embarrassed the waitress did not wait till after the meal was over. Even though she said they would comp the meal. I didn't quite enjoy it anymore."
    Dined on 6/24/2014
  • "Our family chose here for a belated Father's Day celebration since the Newport Benihana never disappoints! Of course my 6.5 year and 2.5 year old grandsons were in attendance. The waitress and chef catered to both the adults and the children. The food and drink were exceptional (the grandsons were thrilled with the umbrellas in their children cups too). Everyone had a delightful meal and the atmosphere lends itself to celebrations. Whenever anyone in my family gets to choose where they want to go out to eat - they always pick here! Thank you for always delivering an awesome experience from the time we walk in the door until we exit. Bravo!"
    Dined on 6/22/2014
  • "CHEF PEDRO WAS FANTASTIC! He provided a wonderful dining experience, and delicious food. *Unfortunately, if it wasn't for Pedro, this location of Benihana would be getting 1 star at most. I have been to other locations several times, and was immensely disappointed by my experience. I made my reservation about a week and a half in advance, and confirmed it the day of the reservation. My group arrived on time, but IT TOOK 45 MINUTES for us to be seated. The purpose of a reservation is to reserve a table at a specific time for a specific amount of people, and to have that honored."
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "They have a sign on the front door that acknowledges they get you in and out quick during the lunch hour for those of us that stop by during our workday for our lunches. I had a reservation for 2, wasn't seated until 230 and my food didn't even start to get cooked until 3. Well there went my lunch hour and I hadn't even begun eating yet. Needless to say I made it back to the office at 4 making that a 2 hour lunch. Other than that, the food was amazing as always and the chef did great once he did finally make an appearance."
    Dined on 6/17/2014
  • "I enjoyed Benihana with my family, enjoying my mothers birthday. The ambiance and the service was great! But the preparation chef's were a little boring. Many little jokes and gags from pointless light shows to cliche onion volcanoes ruined the fun of benihanas. It didn't engage my family into the preparation of the food, and lacked some flavor of originality and freshness."
    Dined on 6/16/2014
  • "We come to dine here often and all the times we've been here it's been great, this time however. Our server took forever to bring us our soup & salad so we sat there for a long time. another group got seated after us and they got their food first. that was not fun to watch. she didn't give us a cup for the beer, she took forever to the point I wanted to leave. She asked us if we had a birthday coupon and we didn't and my bf was explaining to her he signed up and she cut him off and asked the other party if they had. We come here often & she couldn't give us a coupon when we always pay full price! Chef who cooked our dinner was great. Food was delicious. I hope the next time we go we don't get the same lady. Not happy with this last visit."
    Dined on 6/16/2014
  • "Food is consistently great! Service is inconsistent and depends on who you get. Tonight we had a server who missed checking with the guests altogether, did not ask if we wanted water, and did not bring my bowl of rice or a dipping plate for sushi."
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "Haven't been here in ages but the fiance wanted his bday here. Surpassed my expectations but miso soup was watery and terrible. Salad and service was good. I think its worth the extra $3.50 for fried rice. You can also order brown ride fried rice."
    Dined on 6/9/2014
  • "andres was great and had a great time we will return again for the food and entertainment."
    Dined on 6/8/2014
  • "With the kids grown and gone, my wife and I have adopted a new hobby: dining, rather than just having dinner. So, we gave Benihana's a try, simply because we never had. I doubt that we will be back as it seems clear we are not their targeted consumers. We were greeted by a disinterested host, a young man than seemed to wish he was anywhere else. Our server was perky and friendly and was deserving of the entirety of our tip. We found the antics of the chef boring and lame and the results of his efforts were disappointing. But all around us were families with children as excited as if enjoying Chuck-E-Cheese after a winning soccer game. They obviously had a good time. We did not."
    Dined on 6/7/2014
  • "we bring the grand kids there because of the chef's and the food that they really like."
    Dined on 6/7/2014
  • "The food is good, but the fun has been sucked out by corporate standards. No more flaming onion volcanos, no more catching food. It was replaced by an LED pocket light on the onion, and a very tame display of chef talent. Staff told us corporate made them stop all the fun stuff that Benihana was known for. Come on corporate America, get the stick out of the mud and have a little fun. It's ok, but I wouldn't rush there."
    Dined on 6/4/2014
  • "Hi, the people on our table found glass in their food and that just ruined my appetite."
    Dined on 6/3/2014
  • "The food was excellent. The service was excellent. It was funny going to a Japanese restaurant and seeing only Mexican cooks there. But he was very good and kept all of us engaged with his performance. Can't wait to go back."
    Dined on 6/2/2014
  • "As a child we one our birthday we would get to go to Benihana and loved the cooking on the table! Now that I am an adult with kids, I love getting to take my little ones and see how excited and happy they are to watch the master chef! Such a fun place and the food is delicious...can't go wrong with anything on the menu."
    Dined on 6/1/2014
  • "Finally! We have a chef who is really good in entertaining my kid and could speak English well (sorry no offense) great Job to our chef Andres!! I will be requesting you again soon. "
    Dined on 5/29/2014
  • "6 friends and myself were there....all went well, but our "cook" was new, therefor he wasn't as prepared with all the special "tricks" they do while cooking, yet he knew the basics of cooking just not the showmanship. We of course had all been there before and knew the "normal" routine, which was lacking. Because we are OLD friends we visited the entire evening and the "show" portion wasn't that important. The food and pricing is good and the menu is extensive. No complaints at all."
    Dined on 5/28/2014
  • "Our family had a fun filled evening with a delicious dinner, as usual. The service is perfect."
    Dined on 5/28/2014
  • "Benihana is our daughter's favorite. We usually go in the evening and the place is mobbed. This time, for her birthday, we went for lunch. We really enjoyed the difference. A table to ourselves, quiet, and the lunch menu includes slightly less but is very reasonably priced."
    Dined on 5/25/2014
  • "I've been here many times and it never disappoints. The chef was funny and fun (and there were no children at the table). Service was really good as well."
    Dined on 5/25/2014
  • "Ok... in the 70's & 80's Benihana was, shall we say, "a more reserved dining" atmosphere. Now, it's YeeHA! Part show, part schmlatz, total fun. We had to ask (up front) to slow down the service or it's, "order now-drinks-appetizers-main course-here's your photo-thank you for coming". Very friendly place, but manage your expectations before you sit down and remind the wait staff when seated, so they don't rush you as it is BUSY (do tip accordingly). What hasn't changed is the food quality and a really great place for a special occasion. Go celebrate something fun soon, but be ready for noisy, happy chaos! ...Happy 50th birthday Benihana!"
    Dined on 5/23/2014
  • "The waitress who took over while Benny was on break was not good. She brought boxes before even asking if we wanted dessert. I felt like she was rushing us out. We also told her we were celebrating my son's birthday but she never offerred to take a picture or sing birthday song to him."
    Dined on 5/23/2014
  • "Besides great food and drinks the organization and timing always perfect between the chefs and waiters you really couldn't ask for more. It is the Mercedes Benz of restaurants. The management team is amazing and tries to ensure every guest experience is memorable and pleasurable."
    Dined on 5/20/2014
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