Benihana - Bethesda, MD

Name: Benihana - Bethesda, MD
Address: 7935 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD, United States, 20814
Telephone: (301) 652-5391
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

2588 Reviews

$30 and under

Japanese

Make a reservation

2 people

Sep 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
(301) 652-5391
Website
https://www.benihana.com/
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/
Private party facilities
Looking for the perfect venue for your next event? Look no further! Come and enjoy a private room at Benihana. Book now and make lasting memories!

Location
7935 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Neighborhood
Bethesda
Cross street
Woodmont Ave
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

What 2,588 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Japanese
Maryland - DC Suburbs
Kid-friendly
Maryland - DC Suburbs
Good for groups

2,588 Reviews

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HallieR
Washington DC
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Wait staff excellent. Our chef struggled with the meal (served food to wrong ppl, way over seasoned food, dropped knives several times) BUT he was polite and was truly doing the best he could. The food tasted off… yum yum sauce tasted old and the fried rice did not taste fresh (maybe the sauces used?). Been to plenty of Benihanas over the years and always thought food was good. Just not the case here. Will not be back.
Benihana - Bethesda, MDResponded 3 days ago
Thanks for the review, Hallie! We're sorry to hear that your experience at Benihana - Bethesda didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide excellent service and delicious food, so it's disappointing to hear that we fell short in your case. We appreciate your feedback about the seasoning and the freshness of our food, and we'll definitely take it into consideration as we continually work to improve our offerings. If you wish to contact us with further details regarding this experience, you may reach us by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future to show you the Benihana experience you've come to expect from us. - The Management Team
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Billy
Washington DC
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Second time in a row where the chef had no idea what they were doing. Cooked everything separately and the table next to us who were seated later, finished 30 min before us. Waited 30 min for soup and salad to come out. Waited an hour for the chef to come out despite having a reservation. Looked like there was no training for him to cook hibachi whatsoever. Didn’t speak or say anything either.
Benihana - Bethesda, MDResponded 3 days ago
Dear Billy! We're really sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Bethesda. It's clear that we didn't meet your expectations this time around and for that, we sincerely apologize. We always strive to provide top-notch service and it's clear we missed the mark this time. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly address this with our team to ensure we improve our service moving forward. If you wish to contact us with further details regarding this experience, you may reach us by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide you with the quality experience you deserve.
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Jay
Washington DC
172 reviews
vip
4.0
172 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Our chef was fun. The kids had a great time and the food was exactly what they wanted. It was a good experience.
Benihana - Bethesda, MDResponded on September 10, 2024
Dear Jay! Thanks for the review! We're delighted to hear that you and your kids had a great time at Benihana - Bethesda. It's wonderful to know that our food met your expectations. We're always striving to provide a memorable dining experience for our guests. We noticed that you rated our service a bit lower - we're always looking for ways to improve. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration. We hope to see you again soon!
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L’Mika
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very nice, personable and good food. Coulda did without the flickering of the lights and banging of the spatulas from the Lady Chef.
Benihana - Bethesda, MDResponded on September 10, 2024
Dear L'Mika! Thank you for your kind words and high ratings. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your overall experience at Benihana - Bethesda. We're sorry to hear about the inconvenience you experienced with the lighting and the spatula noise. We appreciate your feedback and will definitely look into this for future improvements. We hope to welcome you back soon. Best, The Management Team
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Cheryl
Washington DC
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Came out with friends to have my yearly birthday celebration. The hibachi chef was not very exciting. Though we had 2 small children he did not entertain us. He also got my order slightly incorrect. I've been to Benihanas several times not only at this location, but other cities as well and he definitely wasn't my favorite at all. Please do not let this determine if you would like to dine here or not. It's truly an experience to enjoy.
Benihana - Bethesda, MDResponded on September 4, 2024
Hey Cheryl! Thank you for choosing Benihana - Bethesda, MD for your birthday celebration and for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your recent experience did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide an enjoyable experience for all our guests, and we apologize if we fell short. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the chef's performance and accuracy of your order. We value your input and will certainly take it into consideration as we continuously strive to improve our guests' experiences. If you wish to contact us with further details regarding this experience, you may reach us by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience. Best, The Management Team
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Athalie
Washington DC
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Our assigned Server was inattentive, often whistling in front of us whilst we attempted to convey our orders. Provided no follow up on wait time for my Mom’s meal and this was after everyone else had their order for at least least fifteen minutes, for context we were a party of six. I had to ask the hostess for a to go container, after requesting one from our server. This is also while I can clearly see him in the circular frame of the kitchen service door speaking to other service members. When he finally arrived with the requested to go container, he tells us we didn’t have to ask the hostess, “he got us.” It was not a good experience at all, he was one of the reasons why we wanted to leave. We did not feel welcomed. On the other hand our Cook who prepared the meal was a true delight, he is from Haiti I believe. Very engaging and conversed with all members of my family even the children, always with a smile. He realized my mom was not served as yet and gave her some fried rice. She ordered the Poke Bowl. In short we will not be returning.
Benihana - Bethesda, MDResponded on September 4, 2024
Thanks for the feedback, Athalie! We're truly sorry to hear about your experience at Benihana - Bethesda, MD. It's clear that we didn't meet your expectations, and for that, we sincerely apologize. We take your comments about service and overall experience very seriously, and we will address this with our team to ensure it doesn't happen again. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the preparation of your meal by our Haitian server and that your family had a positive experience. If you wish to contact us with further details regarding this experience, you may reach us by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website. We hope you'll give us another chance to show you the hospitality we strive to provide.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef Luis and our waitress were both fantastic!! The food was excellent and our kids loved the noodles with rice and "kids chopsticks". It was such a fun atmosphere!
Benihana - Bethesda, MDResponded on September 3, 2024
Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had a great experience at Benihana - Bethesda, MD. It's wonderful to know that you and your kids enjoyed the noodles with rice and our kids' chopsticks. We strive to create a fun and welcoming atmosphere for all our guests. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon!
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lakia
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
1.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Benihana has definitely fallen off. The noodles were too salty, there was hair in the food and the prices don't match the quality of food. Our server was THE BEST. She provided us with great service, and she was so sweet.
Benihana - Bethesda, MDResponded on September 2, 2024
Thanks for the review, Lakia! We're really sorry to hear that your experience at Benihana - Bethesda, MD didn't meet your expectations. We take pride in our food quality and service, and we're disappointed to hear that we fell short this time. We'll certainly look into your comments about the noodles and the hair in the food. If you wish to contact us with further details regarding this experience, you may reach us by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website. We're glad to hear that our server provided great service, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon.
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Mike
Washington DC
52 reviews
vip
4.0
52 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food is delicious, the service can be a bit slow. Honestly, without a birthday coupon for 30$ off, I would not go here. Dinner for two without adult drinks or desserts can run 150$ without a coupon.
Benihana - Bethesda, MDResponded on August 29, 2024
Thanks for the feedback, Mike! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found our service to be a bit slow. We're always striving to improve and your comments are valuable to us. We're sorry to hear that you found the prices to be high without a birthday coupon. We strive to provide the best value to our guests. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best regards, Benihana - Bethesda, MD Management Team
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Jacqueline
Charlotte
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There for a birthday. The service was excellent from the front door greeter to the chef to the servers was friendly, polite and efficient. The food was excellent. Tge ambiance was great, beautiful, clean and colorful! We had an excellent time. The cost was celebration affordable, meaning if you want a good time you need to be willing to spend a little more. Our party of ten loved it!!
Benihana - Bethesda, MDResponded on August 23, 2024
Thanks for the feedback, Jacqueline! We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent birthday celebration at Benihana - Bethesda, MD. It's great to know that our team was friendly, polite, and efficient - that's what we strive for! We're also glad that you enjoyed our ambiance and the food. We appreciate your understanding about the cost, knowing that our guests can enjoy a good time without sacrificing quality. We hope to see you and your party again soon!
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FAQs

Benihana - Bethesda, MD does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

Benihana - Bethesda, MD is rated 4.3 stars by 2588 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Sep 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

7935 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Woodmont Ave
Neighborhood
Bethesda
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
Public Lot
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, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.benihana.com/
Phone number
(301) 652-5391
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/
Private party facilities
Looking for the perfect venue for your next event? Look no further! Come and enjoy a private room at Benihana. Book now and make lasting memories!

Benihana - Bethesda, MD

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 2,588 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

Does Benihana - Bethesda, MD offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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