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Benihana - Burlingame, CA, Burlingame, CA

Benihana - Burlingame, CA

4 (5173)
$30 and under
Japanese
1496 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA 94010

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 98 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Kid-friendly
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Steakhouse, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 342-5202
  • 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/
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    1496 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA 94010
  • Neighborhood
    Burlingame
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Entertainment
    Our chefs will dazzle you with their culinary cooking magic that will amaze your eye as well as your appetite.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine

Experiences

  • NEW! 45-Minute Power Lunch | Starting at $15.95

    Multiple dates available
    Introducing our new Power Lunch — a hibachi meal served in 45 minutes or less, guaranteed.* Or your meal is on us! Includes: Benihana Onion Soup or Benihana Salad Hibachi Vegetable Rice Hibachi Vegetables Signature Dipping Sauces Entrée Options: $15.95 – Chicken, Shrimp, or Tofu $19.95 – Filet Mignon or NY Strip Let the host know you're here for the 45-Minute Power Lunch upon check in. *The 45-Minute Power Lunch is available Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 3 PM, in the dining room only. No substitutions or modifications are allowed. All guests seated at a Power Lunch-designated table must order from the Power Lunch menu. This experience includes limited tableside entertainment. Offer available at participating Benihana locations only.
    NEW! 45-Minute Power Lunch | Starting at $15.95 Photo

Offers

  • $39 TASTE OF BENIHANA

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Enjoy the flavors of our signature hibachi with an exclusive five-course meal for just $39 per person. Enjoy our fan favorites like our fried rice, hibachi steak or tender chicken, Benihana soup and signature salad, fresh sushi,  homemade dipping sauces, and more! Menu available Monday through Sunday in the bar and lounge area for dine-in only. Not available with any other promotions, discounts or promotions, including the birthday certificates. Tax and gratuity are not included. 

    $39 TASTE OF BENIHANA Photo

  • SIP INTO SUMMER

    Jun 3, 2025 - Sep 1, 2025
    Sun - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Enjoy our newest seasonal drink lineup: The Summer Passion Margarita, Blue Energy Mojito, and Sake To Me Colada—available for a limited time only. Cheers to bold flavors and sunny vibes! Ask your server for details—select offerings can be served as a mocktail or in our shareable punch bowl!

    SIP INTO SUMMER Photo

  • WAGYU OF THE WORLD MENU

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Experience our newly added six-course Wagyu of the World menu! The unique menu features mouthwatering premium cuts along with flavorful pairings like our Benihana soup and salad, hibachi vegetables, mushrooms, steamed rice and more.  Ask your server for more details. Reserve now!

    WAGYU OF THE WORLD MENU Photo

Menu

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What 5,173 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4.0 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.0Service
  • 4.0Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Peninsula

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Burlingame offers a lively dining experience with "delicious food" and entertaining chefs. Its waterfront location is ideal for celebrations, although reservations can lead to long waits. "Chef Zane" and "server Ken" are especially praised for their service. Despite some management issues, many guests find the atmosphere and meals worth the visit.
5,173 Reviews

  1. Josie

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Our waiter/server was very kind and efficient. Our chef looked bored and disinterested. I had the filet mignon dinner with teriyaki sauce. It was very salty. I don’t know if it was the teriyaki sauce or what he seasoned the steak with when he put it on the grill. I left half of my steak there. The ginger dipping sauce is now very thin. It still tastes good though. I have been going to the Burlingame location for many, many years and unfortunately the past two dinners there have been a disappointment.

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  2. David

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    the food as always was stand out great. Ive been coming to Benihana for many years now for both special occasions and for birthdays. Ive never been let down yet. and i appreciate the continuity of service and the quality of food.

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  3. Lisa

    San Francisco Bay Area17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Power Lunch was an incredible value. The service was great and the food was delicious. Will definitely be back for weekday lunch.

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  4. Joanne

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our time at Benihana’s from being greeted by Philip The awesome bartender to our server Henri to our chef was very entertaining and food was delicious. It was a birthday dinner and well worth it!!!
    Benihana - Burlingame, CAResponded 1 day ago
    Joanne, we are so excited to hear about your amazing experience dining with us. Thank you for taking the time to write a review and we hope to see you again soon! - Benihana - Burlingame, CA

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  5. Elaine

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Not overly impressed. Drinks brought late into the meal although ordered when we sat down. Food was good but not like in the past, Not sure I’d go back.
    Benihana - Burlingame, CAResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Guest, we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We apologize that your recent visit did not meet your expectations. Our goal is to provide exceptional experiences to every guest, and we'd like the opportunity to make things right. 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.

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  6. Ana

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We had to wait 50 minutes after our reservation time to be seated. Then, the chef seemed annoyed by us, the waiter kept forgetting our requests. We spent over $600 and they didnt even offer us a picture when we told them its a graduation dinner. This was not worth it to me. I didn’t even eat any of my food at all because all I wanted to do was hurry up and get out of there. It felt very uninviting. We had to wait 30 minutes for ice cream to arrive. It was just a mess. 2 stars is generous.
    Benihana - Burlingame, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Ana, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations. Your concerns are important to us, and we'd like to assist further. 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.

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  7. Steven VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The service attitude is very poor. The chef said he was too tired when he started working at noon. He only performed for 10 seconds. It was so disappointing. Every year, my child’s birthday is here. I am really disappointed with the service.
    Benihana - Burlingame, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Steven, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations. Your concerns are important to us, and we'd like to assist further. 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.

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  8. Julie

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We made reservations for a Friday night for 11 people a month ahead. I got there 15min prior to our reservation time and waited for my friends - who all showed up by 7pm (reservation time) even though their parking lot was full and directed people to park at other nearby lots (not knowing whether it was a legitimate parking spot). Waited an hour before we could be seated. Yes they were apologetic but did not initiate anything to appease the hour long wait. My friend talked to them multiple times before they even agreed to comp the birthday girl's drink. This is a dining establishment that has been around for a long time. An hour wait for a large party that had reservations is ridiculous. For the most part, we waited patiently but hoped there would be some kind of compensation. And multiple conversations to just comp us one drink? The staff were nice and the show was great but an hour wait with really nothing to compensate for our time??
    Benihana - Burlingame, CAResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Guest, we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We apologize that your recent visit did not meet your expectations. Our goal is to provide exceptional experiences to every guest, and we'd like the opportunity to make things right. Please let us know more at "contact us" on our website, and we'll be happy to assist.

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  9. Bryant

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and over all the experience for my daughter on her birthday was great.
    Benihana - Burlingame, CAResponded on June 5, 2025
    Thank you, Bryant, for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter's birthday celebration was a great experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  10. Marc

    London18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always good. Service is always pretty good. Performance is always great. And cost is always high. But we keep coming back!
    Benihana - Burlingame, CAResponded on June 5, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback, Marc. We're happy to hear you enjoy the food and performances, and we appreciate your continued visits!

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FAQs

Benihana - Burlingame, CA does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Benihana - Burlingame, CA is rated 4 stars by 5173 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 98 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Benihana - Burlingame, CA

1496 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA 94010

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Burlingame
  • 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, Steakhouse, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Our chefs will dazzle you with their culinary cooking magic that will amaze your eye as well as your appetite.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    https://www.benihana.com/
  • Phone number
    (650) 342-5202
  • 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/
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