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Benihana - Newport Beach, CA, Newport Beach, CA

Benihana - Newport Beach, CA

4.1 (5191)
$30 and under
Japanese
4250 Birch Street, Newport Beach, CA 92660

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2 people
7:00 PM
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Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • 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.

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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
    (949) 955-0822
  • 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!
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator: (949) 955-0822
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    4250 Birch Street, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • Cross street
    McArthur Blvd
  • Parking details
    We also offer complimentary Valet parking.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

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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

Private dining

Offers

  • $39 TASTE OF BENIHANA

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM,Mon - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM,Sat - 11:00 AM - 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

  • WAGYU OF THE WORLD MENU

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM,Mon - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM,Sat - 11:00 AM - 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

  • SIP INTO SUMMER

    Jun 3, 2025 - Sep 1, 2025
    Sun - 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM,Mon - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM,Sat - 11:00 AM - 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!

Menu

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What 5,191 people are saying

Benihana - Newport Beach, 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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.0Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South Orange County

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Newport Beach is a lively spot perfect for celebrations, known for its "wonderful teppan grilled food" and "great service." Despite high demand leading to some wait times, diners appreciate the "fun atmosphere" and engaging chefs. Highlights include "spectacular food" and memorable birthday experiences.
5,191 Reviews

  1. Vicki

    Orange County15 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Service to our table took over an hour. We watched people come and go while we waited to have a waiter.
    Benihana - Newport Beach, CAResponded on May 4, 2025
    Hey Vicki, We're really sorry to hear about your experience at Benihana - Newport Beach, CA. We understand that waiting can be frustrating and we're sorry for the delay you experienced. We strive to provide excellent service and we're truly sorry that we fell short this time. We appreciate your feedback and will definitely use it to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right. Best, The Management Team

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  2. michael

    Orange County13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was on point and the atmosphere was very good.
    Benihana - Newport Beach, CAResponded on May 4, 2025
    Hey Michael, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Benihana - Newport Beach, CA! It's wonderful to know that our food and atmosphere met your expectations. We always strive to provide the best for our guests and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best Regards, The Management Team

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  3. diane VIP

    Orange County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Luke our server was amazing and our chef Elijah made the best food ever! Josh the manager is hands on and the best! Best experience! Loved our time there couldn’t have been more perfect!
    Benihana - Newport Beach, CAResponded on May 3, 2025
    Hello Diane, Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience at Benihana - Newport Beach, CA. It's wonderful to know that our team made your visit special and that you enjoyed the food. We strive to provide our guests with the best dining experience possible, and your feedback means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, The Management Team

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  4. Liza

    Orange County1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We were celebrating my son’s 10th birthday and sadly the staff we had wasn’t really very exciting. Our chef was just there to cook. He added in a couple of obligatory shrimp tail tosses and an egg roll but that was it. Seeing how engaging the other chefs were left us all a bit disappointed.
    Benihana - Newport Beach, CAResponded on May 3, 2025
    Hello Liza, We're sorry to hear that your experience at Benihana - Newport Beach, CA, didn't meet your expectations. We always aim to create a memorable experience for our guests, and it's clear we missed the mark during your visit. We appreciate your feedback regarding the chef's performance and we'll certainly use it to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you with our culinary skills in the future. Best Regards, The Management Team

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  5. Katrina

    Orange County3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was over salted and the restaurant seemed understaffed as it took a long while between a single server clearing empty plates in between courses (for multiple tables). Water was also left empty majority of the time. Chef was also told there was a sesame seed allergy prior to the dinner and he put sesame seeds on the fried rice.
    Benihana - Newport Beach, CAResponded on May 2, 2025
    Dear Katrina, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We sincerely apologize that your visit did not meet expectations. It’s clear we fell short in several key areas, including seasoning, timely service, and—most importantly—respecting a communicated allergy. This is unacceptable and we take it extremely seriously. We are currently reviewing what went wrong with our kitchen and service teams to ensure this does not happen again. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve, and we are committed to providing a safer, more attentive dining experience going forward. We’d appreciate the opportunity to make this right. If you're open to it, please reach out to us at [contact info], so we can personally apologize and discuss how we can make your next visit a better one.

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  6. Kim VIP

    Orange County15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was excellent. I have to admit it was the best Filet Mignon I have ever had. There was no wait time at all, as soon as we walked in and confirmed our reservation, we were seated within a few minutes. The waitress and the chef were nice and energetic. We went for my son's birthday and he had a great time. We will definitely start making this an annual birthday tradition.
    Benihana - Newport Beach, CAResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Kim, we appreciate you dining with us at Benihana - Newport Beach, CA and taking the time to share your positive feedback. We're grateful for your kind words and thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience. We look forward to your next visit!

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  7. Frank

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed dining at Benihana in Newport Beach. The restaurant was clean, staff were friendly and helpful and food was great. It was not too crowded or noisy as the other location. We arrived and got seated right away which was awesome.
    Benihana - Newport Beach, CAResponded on May 1, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Frank! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great dining experience at Benihana - Newport Beach, CA. It's wonderful to know that our staff, food, and cleanliness met your expectations. We appreciate your kind words and high ratings. We're always striving to provide the best service possible and we hope to see you again soon!

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  8. Anthony VIP

    Orange County11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was great! Normally, it’s a good experience, but Chef Hunter was spectacular! Even saw a couple new tricks during the “show” that we hadn’t seen before. :)
    Benihana - Newport Beach, CAResponded on May 2, 2025
    Hello Anthony, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great dining experience at Benihana - Newport Beach, CA. It's great to know that our chef's show added to your overall experience and that you noticed new tricks you hadn't seen before. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We strive to provide exceptional food and service, and we're glad to hear we hit the mark during your visit. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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  9. Evelyn Diane

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy celebrating our birthday's at Benihana's... The food was so good!!
    Benihana - Newport Beach, CAResponded on April 30, 2025
    Hello Evelyn Diane, Thank you for choosing Benihana - Newport Beach, CA for your birthday celebration! We're thrilled to hear that you always enjoy celebrating with us. It's wonderful to know that our food met your expectations and that you found the overall experience enjoyable. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best wishes, The Management Team

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  10. Anna

    Orange County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our chef Robert was awesome and a good cook! We were entertained well. Thanks!!
    Benihana - Newport Beach, CAResponded on April 30, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Anna! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time at Benihana - Newport Beach, CA. It's fantastic to know that our chef and entertainment made your visit enjoyable. We always aim to provide top-notch food and service, and it's rewarding to hear when we've succeeded. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon!

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FAQs

Benihana - Newport Beach, CA does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

Benihana - Newport Beach, CA is rated 4.1 stars by 5191 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
animated flamesBooked 94 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Benihana - Newport Beach, CA

4250 Birch Street, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    McArthur Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Newport Beach
  • 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
    We also offer complimentary Valet parking.
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    https://www.benihana.com/
  • Phone number
    (949) 955-0822
  • 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!
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator: (949) 955-0822

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