Benihana - Bethesda, MD

Benihana - Bethesda, MD reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Vilma

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best experience, we always get lucky with the best cooks and servers. Five stars everytime! And food is superb. Will be back again!
   

   Benihana - Bethesda, MDResponded 1 day ago

   Hey Vilma, We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great time at Benihana - Bethesda, MD! It's wonderful to know that our team always makes a positive impression with their exceptional service. We're also glad to hear that you found our food to be superb. Your kind words mean a lot to us and motivate us to continue delivering top-notch experiences for our guests. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, The Management Team
   

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   Natasha

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Went here for my daughter 16th birthday and i most say the experience was amazing and the atmosphere and people preparing our food was out of this world. Food was fantastic and i would definitely recommend. My first experience at this place was amazing.
   

   Benihana - Bethesda, MDResponded 7 days ago

   Hello Natasha, We're overjoyed to hear that you had an amazing birthday celebration at Benihana - Bethesda, MD! It's fantastic to know that our team's efforts to create a memorable dining experience for our guests, from our beautiful ambiance to our mouth-watering food, were appreciated. We're thrilled that you found our food to be fantastic and would recommend us to others. We can't wait to welcome you back for more memorable experiences. Thank you for your kind words and high ratings! The Management Team
   

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   Jack

   Washington DC2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent birthday experience for all ages. Celebrated father's 76th birthday and our 9 year old was highly entertained with the chef's tricks.
   

   Benihana - Bethesda, MDResponded 7 days ago

   Hello Jack, We're thrilled to hear that you chose to celebrate your father's 76th birthday with us at Benihana - Bethesda, MD! It's wonderful to know that our chef's tricks were a hit with your family. We always aim to provide a memorable dining experience for our guests, and it's heartening to see that reflected in your visit. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for more celebrations in the future! Best, The Management Team
   

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   Antwon

   Washington DC7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I had a great time. The food was amazing. The hibachi chef was great. 😊 
   

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   Melissa

   New York City5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I love Benihanas!!! The prices have definitely gone up but that’s not stopping me. The service was wonderful - everyone was very helpful and attentive. Thank you!
   

   Benihana - Bethesda, MDResponded on April 21, 2025

   Hi Melissa, We're thrilled to hear that you love Benihana - Bethesda, MD! It's fantastic to know that our service and food met your expectations. We're always working on providing the best experience for our guests. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team
   

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   Tatiana VIP

   New York City6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Noisy, drinks take a long time to arrive, but overall good entertainment. Food was ok, not amazing as I was hoping it would be. I guess more spicing/seasoning it better, not only entertaining, would make a huge difference in flavor.
   

   Benihana - Bethesda, MDResponded on April 14, 2025

   Thanks for visiting us, Tatiana. We appreciate your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the noise level and service times didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide a lively atmosphere with prompt service, and we'll certainly take your comments about the seasoning into account. We're glad you enjoyed the entertainment and we hope to impress you with our food in the future. Thanks again for your review.
   

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   Patricia

   Baltimore1 review

   1.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was dry and overcooked, and the vegetables were burnt. Including the tip, we spent over $500 for a party of 5 on food that was not good. My family and I have been dining at Benihana for over 25 years, proving that we are loyal customers; however, the food was unacceptable during this visit.
   

   Benihana - Bethesda, MDResponded on April 8, 2025

   Hey Patricia, We're really sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Bethesda, MD. We always aim to deliver a great experience, and we're disappointed to hear that we didn't meet your expectations this time. Your feedback regarding the food and the vegetables in particular is very important to us, and we assure you that we will address these issues with our team. We understand that dining with your family is a special occasion and we regret that we let you down this time. We truly appreciate your long-standing relationship with us and we hope you will give us another chance to make it right in the future. Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   Adam VIP

   Washington DC39 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a fun experience for the family! Solid food and fun
   

   Benihana - Bethesda, MDResponded on April 12, 2025

   Hi Adam, We're thrilled to hear that you and your family always have a fun and enjoyable experience at Benihana - Bethesda, MD! Your kind words about our food and fun have made our day. We always aim to provide top-notch service and it's great to know we're hitting the mark. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you and your family back soon! Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   Kim

   Washington DC2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Benihana Bethesda is a joke. Staff standing around bored. The walls and ceiling is greasy and need a fresh coat of paint. The chef did one trick and burned some onions. I could have went to any hibachi but chose to celebrate here and Benihana just not the same. I was seated next to a family that was rude and loud. However staff did sing happy birthday and gave ice cream. The price for an outdated decor must only pay the rent here. Nothing is authentic not even the chefs. You are only paying rent
   

   Benihana - Bethesda, MDResponded on April 1, 2025

   Thanks for the feedback, Kim. We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Bethesda, MD. We strive to provide an authentic and enjoyable dining experience, and we regret that we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your comments about the decor and the chef's trick. We also apologize for the noise and the family's behavior. We will take your feedback into account as we continually work to improve our guests' experiences. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right in the future. The Management Team
   

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    Ignacio

    Washington DC11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    It has gotten way too expensive! I’m not going there again.
    

    Benihana - Bethesda, MDResponded on March 28, 2025

    Hey Ignacio, We're really sorry to hear that your experience at Benihana - Bethesda, MD didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide a memorable experience for all our guests, and it's disappointing to hear that we fell short this time. We're glad to know that you enjoyed our food and service, and we'll definitely work on our pricing to ensure it aligns with our quality. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future to provide you with the exceptional dining experience we're known for. Best Regards, The Management Team
    

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