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Benihana - Pittsburgh
Benihana - Pittsburgh

Benihana - Pittsburgh Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.benihana.com/locations/pittsburgh-pa-pi
  • Email: pittsburgh@benihana.com
  • Phone: (412) 276-2100
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, Saturday - Sunday: 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm

    Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Friday: 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm, Saturday: 3:30 pm - 10:30 pm, Sunday: 3:30 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/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Takeout, Wine

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Cochran Road
  • Parking: Private Lot
  • Parking Details: Free parking for Benihana guests
A word from Benihana - Pittsburgh
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 mouth-watering steak and tender chicken. Take in the… aroma as savory vegetables, shrimp and lobster sizzle before your eyes.

Or visit our sushi bar, where your sushi chef will prepare the freshest sashimi, maki and temaki sushi, all with the same flair that made Benihana a legend in Japanese cuisine.Continued
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerGood for Groups
Diner Reviews
  • "Was our first time there. Everything was outstanding. Will definitely be back!"
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "The food and hostess were both great. You get a good amount of food for the price plus dessert which went great since it was a birthday dinner so of course we had cake. What I feel could improve was the timing of our drinks. I understand that we are not the only ones there but if I order my drinks first I should not be getting them when the chef is ready to cook. Also we had a reservation at 5pm but waited for a half an hr to be seated now there were 2 people over the reservation so the host gave us 2 tables even though he told me I was told there weren't 2 available. The last thing I would make a suggestion about is the fact that everyone at my table was given cold tea which should have been hot but besides that we enjoyed ourselves."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "It would be great if there was a way to reduce the noise level. Maybe by enclosing the tables in noise dampening walls, or some other method of reducing the noise level. It is very difficult to hear the waiter, the cook and each other."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "I emailed the company after we went. .we had reservations at 6pm on February 25 for 11 people. .The server wasn't too bad but it seemed she had to many tables. .The chef was so disappointing..It was the first time my 9 year old went to a hibachi restaurant we took him there for his 9 th birthday. .We expected a chef to do more entertaining like the other ones we saw while waiting. .it was very disappointing."
    Dined on 2/25/2014
  • "I recently went to Benihana's for my 26th birthday. I've been to hibachi grills all over the city and everyone says this is the best. This is true! The food was perfect, and they have the best fried rice ever! I brought a cake and they served it to everyone. This place might be slightly more pricey than others, but you can tell they just want you to enjoy the experience. At most places the chef keeps a tip jar on his cart, but they don't do that here. I will definitely be going back!"
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "As usual, Benihana's food and service can't be out done. The chef, David was great, as well as entertaining. The food is fresh and well prepared. If you haven't eaten there, you are missing a real experience."
    Dined on 2/19/2014
  • "I was disappointed. Our hibachi chef wasn't very energetic or entertaining. He just went through the motions. There wasn't any actual fire, just steam, which was disappointing since my son loves the fire (the main reason we go to hibachi restaurants). The amount of food wasn't very impressive. Our glasses were empty for much of the night. There are other hibachi restaurants that I will choose over Benihana."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "The cook wasn't very much into entertaining us at the table. I ordered the hibachi shrimp and the shrimp was so tiny. Did you guys use another kind of shrimp?? It's not what I was used to! Also, my chicken fried rice was rather small too. The food tasted good but didn't understand the portions! The hibachi shrimp costs more now and the size is smaller. Doesn't make sense"
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "The food was nasty and I payed too much for the lil amount of food they gave me"
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Our 5 and 2 year old love going here. The cooks keep them entertained and they love the food."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "The prices are about the same as any hibachi restaurant but their hours throw customers off that are walking in for a meal."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Ask for Hoy, he is the best chef at Benihana and will make your night a lot of fun."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "My date and I had a wonderful time on Friday night. We received very good service, excellent food and a friendly atmosphere. The leadership is commendable as it appears everyone has bought into the mission."
    Dined on 2/7/2014
  • "Absolutely the best food. Every time I go I love it more."
    Dined on 2/7/2014
  • "Make sure you sign up for their birthday celebration. You get $30 off you dinner!"
    Dined on 2/4/2014
  • "Food was great as always but it was very busy seemed busier than usual and the hostesss staff seemed confused but great our chef was great but our waitress didn't come.back to ask me for a refill but a great boy staking plates helped me.it was a good time"
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "Had a great family dinner. Great food! Was disappointed because we had a 5:30 reservation and did not have a chef (cooker) appear until 6:35. We were seated at table about 5:45. Then we waited for drinks...after we were served soup and salad... they were waiting AGAIN for a chef to prepare our food!! Only had 5 "chefs" for the evening...and for a Thurs evening..I guess it was busy?? Don't think it mattered that we had made a reservation!!"
    Dined on 1/30/2014
  • "I love this place. I go for my birthday every year. The service is great and the food is even better!"
    Dined on 1/30/2014
  • "We were celebrating my husband's birthday during the weekend after Christmas. The chef was fantastic and the ambience was perfect! We had a great date-night out and the food was incredible (as always!) We couldn't have been happier!"
    Dined on 12/27/2013
  • "We love Benihana for the service,atmosphere and the food.. Though the last food prep. Was not as spectacular as usual. Maybe just a fluke. Half of our party felt it was was bland. We were well taken care of for a party of 12, using two tables facing each other. Everyone was very attentive and the kids loved everything. We will definitely return for our family celebrations."
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "I usually order the same thing each time I visit Benihana. I have found that my experience there is always a direct relation to the chef... some cook better than others. This time around, our chef didn't cook the onions enough and they were pretty raw and the shrimp was a bit overdone. I wonder if you can request a specific chef..."
    Dined on 1/23/2014
  • "I have been going to Benihana for a very long time. I keep coming back for the food and atmosphere. As long as they are open and I am around I will continue to go to Benihana. Thank you for always taking care of me, my family and friends."
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "Never a disappointment. The food was absolutely delicious, the service was excellent, and everyone was super friendly. You are made to feel very special."
    Dined on 1/13/2014
  • "There are so many hibachi style restaurants now in Pittsburgh. But Benihana is by far the best in the burgh. The waitress and chef are true professionals who make you feel like family. The manager Al made our experience perfect and one of the best nights out for our family. We are always impressed with Benihana and the staff who works there. They are truly the best in my opinion."
    Dined on 1/8/2014
  • "We've eaten at Benihana several times and we're never disappointed. Everything was fresh and delicious. Our chef was very personable and quite humorous. I would highly recommend."
    Dined on 12/27/2013
  • "Great place to go with a group of 8 as you get your own table that way! Very entertaining and the food was DELICIOUS! Recommend highly."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "This was my first time at a Benihana. I have dined at several other hibachi restaurants that were not only less expensive; but the food was far superior to the meal I had at Benihana. Not impressed"
    Dined on 1/1/2014
  • "Was given no advance notice that there would be no lunch menu, overspent at least $100 for 12:30 pm reservations!"
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "We had a reservation for 7 PM but didn't get seated until almost an hour later. It is quite expensive but fun for a special occasion. The food is very good and the chef was excellent."
    Dined on 12/30/2013
  • "Had a great time. Food was excellent and service fun. Will be back!"
    Dined on 12/25/2013
  • "Sat for about 15 minutes before giving our drink order. Was at least 40 minutes before they were given to us - the chef apologized :( Started with one chief and he disappeared. Popped up at the table next to us. Waited more... and finally another server came and did our cooking. Ordered extra mushrooms - didn't get them. Our experience in the past was that other's took the drink order and served soup and salad. Did not happen this time. The chef did everything. Was very disappointed. Service was not good. The last chef was good though...had a nice conversation with him!"
    Dined on 12/24/2013
  • "make sure you try the sushi.. so fresh and delicious! everything is always good from the soup to the ice cream.. you'll enjoy every bite!"
    Dined on 12/17/2013
  • "our waitress Natile was also great. Made is a great time for all. I only wish they could cook the food lower in fat some way."
    Dined on 12/12/2013
  • "The people at our table didn't care to socialize outside their circle, however, the food preparer - Ervin - was very precise and catered to eat of our specific food requests (I didn't care for added salt) and he was extremely personable and had a nice smile."
    Dined on 12/9/2013
  • "My husband and I went for my birthday, and we both really enjoyed ourselves. The server was very friendly and efficient as we're the bartenders. The food was delicious and plentiful. The chef was entertaining and cooked our food perfectly. Our table neighbors were a lot of fun, and we got a great souvenir picture."
    Dined on 11/30/2013
  • "I've never eaten at Beihana, so when we booked a reservation for our anniversary i was surprised to be seated at a table full of people. Apparently when you ask for a "table" it means a seat at the grill table, and they fill it with people. I really didn't want to sit with a group for our anniversary so i asked if we could be moved. They told me you didn't even need to ask to be seated at the private tables, you can just seat yourself. It would be really great to bring a large group (i think a table sat 8) and sit around the grill table. We had sushi and took home a hibachi meal to share. Both where fantastic. My husband LOVED their "Las Vegas" roll. I was a fan of their edamame, and tempura roll."
    Dined on 11/11/2013
  • "We arrived at opening, and had reservations (through OpenTable, of course). We were seated immediately, with another group of 4. The teppan tables have seating for a party of 8. Our waitress was prompt in taking our drink orders, and helped explain the menu for those not familiar with teppan dining. Our orders were taken, and drinks served promptly. The teppan chef arrived about the same time as our appetizers, house salad with ginger dressing, and miso onion soup. The chef was mostly interacting with the young children in the other party, which was fine. The food was prepared suitably, and was seasoned excellently. Overall, it was a delightful experience."
    Dined on 11/24/2013
  • "Restaurant made your clothes reek. Server was just awful as usual: 1) You can't understand a single word she says & vice versa. Add to that the noise from the restaurant, and you are immediately frustrated.. 2) She cannot multitask at all. We had to wait an extra 35 minutes after we ate to have a cleared plate and corrected check because if she was asked to do two things, one would have to sit. 3)My friend ordered the "special selection" wine from the middle of the menu. In the same breath, she said no one ever ordered that before, and the last time she asked the bartender for it, he said they were out. Huh? After a 3.5 hr dinner since we waited 40 minutes for our chef, and 35 minutes for our check, must say the food was delicious."
    Dined on 11/21/2013
  • "The food was spot-on, we had an amazing chef, hostess's were lovely, no crowd because it was Monday night. Got sat with crazy people- obviously unless you go with a crew of friends, you and your date could end up sitting with a family of screaming kids and cluelessly picky adults LOL. Sorry, this just always happens to me/us. BUT. If you're on the a first date...instead of awkward silence and being face to face with each other while you try to think of things to say, sitting with a group of "these people,," along with a chef flinging shrimp tails at you...it takes a lot of the pressure off....almost like going to a comedy club....I mean, the one guy said they should at least have ketchup available for the steak! Gotta love Benihana!"
    Dined on 11/18/2013
  • "The food at Benihana is excellent, the chefs are well-trained and entertaining, and the servers are very efficient. Going to Benihana isn't just eating out, it's an experience!"
    Dined on 11/16/2013
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