Benihana - Orlando - Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, FL

Name: Benihana - Orlando - Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, FL
Address: 1751 Hotel Plaza Blvd, Orlando, FL, United States, 32830
Telephone: (407) 827-4865
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.9

3.9

2653 Reviews

$30 and under

Japanese

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(407) 827-4865
Website
https://www.benihana.com/
Payment options
AMEX, 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/

Location
1751 Hotel Plaza Blvd, Orlando, FL 32830
Neighborhood
Lake Buena Vista
Cross street
Buena Vista Drive
Parking details
<H1><B> FREE VALET AND SELF PARKING</B></H1> (see host for details)<br />Located inside the Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort. Complimentary valet and 3 hour parking validation in the lot.
Entertainment
Watch as your personal chef performs the ancient art of Teppanyaki. 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.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Offers

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Nov 1 - Dec 31, 2023
Sun - 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Mon - Thu - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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What 2,653 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
3.9Service
3.8Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

2,653 Reviews

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KimberleeH
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined today
overall3food3service2ambience3
The environment was extremely loud. They crammed us into a very tight space where servers kept squeezing by and bumping us. Our server was not knowledgeable about the menu and did not bring our tea until the end of the meal and that's only because I asked why we didn't get it, it's included in our 5 servings? At one point she yelled over our table to another server ! So unpleasant and unprofessional! The area was so tight that our cheif could barley move to cook, so the presentation was lacking to say the least! Never again!
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LaneE
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Benihana’s we even bought $400 worth of gift cards so we can get extra for when we come for special occasions.
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SusanM
Coastal Georgia
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience3
Food was delicious. Service was very slow. Short staffed.
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WilliamT
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience3
the site manager needs to service/clean the overhead ceiling tiles which are in dire need of changing out. The overhead intake air vents are completely clogged and caked with soot/debris. There is an exposed wall outlet that needs a cover plate on back room to address also
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OpenTable Diner
Manchester
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall2food3service1ambience1
Left at the table for over 20 minutes without even being spoken too. Restaurant was not full be any means but appeared unclean as well. When I asked for service I was spoken to very abruptly
Benihana - Orlando - Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, FLResponded 2 days ago
Hi, thank you for sharing your feedback. We apologize if our service fell short of your expectations. We value your input and would appreciate the opportunity to discuss your experience further. Please reach out to our team via our website Benihana Listens, so we can address your concerns.
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KellyB
Minneapolis
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
My only complaint would be that our chef used way too much salt. I know soy sauce is salty, but I’m referring to is the use of table salt. So just cut back on a salt.
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MyrnaS
Miami
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience1
Everything that can go wrong . Went wrong. It was my son birthday and also thanksgiving . So we were excited to be there. I booked the hilton to be in the same hotel and everything. We arrived 20 min early and the person at front was a bit rude about it so ok. We understood that we were early. After 10 min they called us and seated with another party but they were super antisocial . We understand this is not benihana’s fault but was very akward. The server was nice and we told her about my son’s bday etc the cook was nice but he didnt do the benihana show we expected. It was very short and couple times knifes went to the floor. We tried to light his mood as maybe the other party put him nervous but hey not our fault. They even left to a small table when he was cooking . Food was fine but the mood was not what i expected. Asked for refill of my soda and server completely forgot. Then at the end no desert was offered and they didnt sing happy birthday and no photo like the rest of people . So. Was an experience that i dont plan to repeat in Benihana ever again
Benihana - Orlando - Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, FLResponded 5 days ago
Hi Myrna, we’re truly sorry to hear about this experience during your special occasion. Please allow us a chance to make things right by reaching out to our team directly via our website: Benihana Listens
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our table chef Juan was AMAZING. Made our thanksgiving dinner so much better!
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CB123
West Virginia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall3food5service1ambience4
Our chef Rafy did an awesome job and put on a great show along with good flavor on the food. However, the rest of the meal left a lot to be desired. Didn’t get our soup until after the chef arrived. Didn’t get salad until the meal was almost over. Didn’t get sushi until the meal was almost over. Didn’t get drink refills. Our waitress put a lot of blame on the chef for being too quick to show up, but it didn’t seem like he was that much too early.
Benihana - Orlando - Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, FLResponded 5 days ago
Hi , thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience and that our staff didn’t meet the level of service we strive for. We want every guest's experience to be the best possible, and we work hard to make sure that happens. Please feel free to reach out with further feedback or any questions via our website: Benihana Listens
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RKBradvica
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful experience! Everyone was so friendly and our chef was great. I think this was the best meal I’ve had a Benihana!
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TheHWFLFoodie
Orlando
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall2food1service1ambience2
We frequent this location. However, on this night, it just wasn’t meant to be. While we were seated quickly, we were told before drinks could even be ordered that the wait would be unusually long. We were told they were short on chefs (only 5 for the whole restaurant), and they pointed out the table across from us had already been waiting 40 minutes (without so much as the salads and soup starters either) and our wait would be a minimum of an hour before we’d have a chef even close to coming to our table to cook. We have never had this occur in seven years of going to this location. In addition, it was much louder than it has ever been in the restaurant. We left before even ordering so much as a glass of water.
Benihana - Orlando - Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, FLResponded 5 days ago
Hi, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're very sorry you experienced a long wait and we appreciate your patience. We understand that your time is valuable and we are deeply sorry for the inconvenience this has caused you. We’d love to resolve this as quickly as possible and find a solution that works for you. Please drop us a message directly by visiting our website: Benihana Listens
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Kosherchef
New York Area
107 reviews
vip
1.0
107 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall1food2service4ambience1
It was horrible!!!! We had to wait 1/2 hour for our reservation and then were told that it would be an hour or more before a chef could come to take care of us. We went to the sushi bar. The miso soup was terrible. The sushi was probably the worst I’ve ever had. Stay away from this restaurant
Benihana - Orlando - Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, FLResponded 5 days ago
Hi, we're sorry to hear about your experience at our restaurant. We apologize for the wait and the inconvenience caused. We appreciate your feedback regarding the miso soup and sushi, and we'll address these concerns with our team. If you have any specific suggestions or ideas, feel free to share them with us via our website: Benihana Listens
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DREA
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience5
The food wasn’t the best quality. There was a long wait for the cook to come out to cook the food.
Benihana - Orlando - Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, FLResponded on November 22, 2023
Hi Drea, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We sincerely apologize for the wait you experienced and appreciate your honesty regarding the food quality. We appreciate your perspective and will take it into consideration as we strive to improve our content. If you have any specific suggestions or ideas, feel free to share them with us via our website.
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DavidW
Orlando
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience3
Not as good as usual, waited half an hour to be seated past our booking time. Very noisy, too many birthdays, food fine but chef seemed unsure who was having what and struggled sharing the portions.
Benihana - Orlando - Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, FLResponded on November 20, 2023
Hi David, thank you for sharing your feedback. We apologize for the wait and noise level. We will address these issues with our team to improve your future experiences. We appreciate your support and hope to serve you better next time. If you have any specific suggestions or ideas, feel free to share them with us via our website.
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vjbx
Naples
56 reviews
vip
2.0
56 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall2food4service1ambience1
Inexperienced chef ruined evening. Want a refund. Ruined experience
Benihana - Orlando - Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, FLResponded 5 days ago
Hi, we're sorry to hear that our team members weren't able to provide you with the service experience you were looking for. We will be sure to pass your feedback on, and we’ll work on improving our guest service in order to meet your expectations in the future. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to leave us a review and feel free to reach out with further feedback or any questions via our website: Benihana Listens
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
Positives: 1. The chef at our table was excellent! He was funny and the food was delicious! Definitely try to get Bruce as your chef. He made our time there worth it! 2. Our table was ready right at our reservation time. Negatives: 1. We were sat right away, but waited over 30 mins before we even got a drink. 2. Our service was very slow and not equal to standard I would expect for the prices you pay. What I mean by that was our server asked us to pass salads down around the table instead of walking them around and placing them at your spot. Thought that was weird having other guests at our table passing around my bowl of salad. She was also passing me things over peoples’ heads and they had to duck out of the way and I had to reach my arm over their head. Weird and awkward. I will say she was nice, but definitely room for improvement in that department. 3. Prices! Food was good, but over $30 for chicken and an up charge for fried rice was a bit ridiculous. Bottled beer prices were way too high as well. Conclusion: Would I go here if I had kids and wanted some entertainment with my dinner, yes! Would I go here again as a group of adults looking for an upscale meal, no. Hope this helps you make your decision!
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Wisekjw
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Quan our chef was absolutely amazing . He did an excellent job. Food was also amazing. His whole presentation was phenomenal.
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MelissaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
The chef was great unfortunately we all were tired out from flying and not every energetic for the cook but he made it fun
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Awesome Chef… prices a little high for hibachi
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall1food3service2ambience2
An hour at the table before they started cooking and I didn’t get my steak until 30 mins after I was served my fried rice. Seems unacceptable.
Benihana - Orlando - Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, FLResponded on November 13, 2023
Hi, on behalf of Benihana, we would like to offer our sincere apologies for the long wait time you endured during your last visit. We understand that your time is valuable and we are deeply sorry for the inconvenience this has caused you. Please feel free to contact us with further details regarding this experience by visiting our website. We look forward to serving you again soon.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a wonderful experience and meal with my family. We go for all family birthdays
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OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful time celebrating our sister’s 70th birthday in Orlando. Our chef Rezha and server Ann made our dining experience a memorable one and I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for good food, fun atmosphere and excellent service.
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AndresB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, our chef AJ was engaging and amazing!! My husband and I enjoyed the experience so much, it made our date night so much better
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Jennygirl
Key West
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience2
We had a fun, great meal at the Benihana. AJ was our chef and he was excellent! He explained everything as he went and answered all questions. The food tasted great! The service staff at the bar and table were very friendly and quick. The decor was the only downside to this restaurant. It was boring and dated.
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JonathanM
Orlando
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience2
Waited 45 minutes for our chef to come to the table. When he did finally come, he discovered that the table had not been turned on. So we had to wait another 15 minutes for the table to heat up before he started cooking. No fault of the chef, he was great once he finally started cooking. We were given shrimp tempura to tide us over while we waited for the chef. It must’ve been sitting back in the kitchen for a couple minutes because it was lukewarm and soggy. Our waiter would disappear for large swaths of time. Our table mates had to get up and go find him when they needed something from him. The manager never came over to check on us and apologize.
Benihana - Orlando - Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, FLResponded on November 9, 2023
Hi Jonathan, thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience and that our staff didn’t meet the level of service we strive for. We want every guest's experience to be the best possible, and we work hard to make sure that happens. Please feel free to reach out with further feedback or any questions via our website.
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Alyssa
Key West
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience4
Enjoyed our dinner. Even with reservation was sat late. Overall good experience.
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michaelm
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Very overpriced for quality. Made us wait 15 minutes with numerous empty tables Staff was friendly but this becoming very overpriced for experience
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DianeH
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Awful..would not recommend..food was so bad..right down to the basic ginger salad. Took 1/2 hour to get water..food was tasteless.. chef does no "tricks"...don't waste your money!!!
Benihana - Orlando - Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, FLResponded on November 16, 2023
Hello Diane, we are very sorry your experience did not go as planned and that our staff didn’t meet the level of service we strive for. Allow us to take a closer look at this for you. Please contact us via our website with your information so we're able to best assist you. Thank you.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Everything was great! Service and food were both excellent.
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BeccaT
Orlando
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
Love Benihana but was a disappointing outing. Had reservations for 8pm, arrived early at 730p. Didn't get seated until 840 and no orders were taken, not even drinks until 9p. Not sure what was going on. Other tables that were seated after us already had drinks and appetizers before we even ordered. The chef was great, she tried to be entertaining but I think everyone was just too hungry at that point. Food was prepared well and was delicious. What extremely aggrevating was after portioning out the food, rather than splitting the extra among those seated, she THREW IT OUT. Whan an incredible waste. I have never seen this done before. We've been going to this location for over 10 years. Not sure if it's a training issue but the staff definitely needs improvement. This location is close to Disney Springs and has a lot of tourists. It is always loud and busy. While we will continue to go to Benihana, I think we will avoid this location in the future and try the one on International Drive. Between the rising prices, smaller portions, not to mention wasting food, and extremely long wait times, it's no longer worth it.
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KH608
Minneapolis
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall1food1service4ambience2
Quality of food was not as expected. Restaurant was dirty and worn down.
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FarahM
Orlando
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated my daughter’s 10th birthday dinner at Benihana. It was her first time there and she loved it. The food, the chef and the server were all amazing. I would definitely go back and bring more friends. Thank you once more for making my daughter’s birthday night extra special!🎉
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Marseille
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Drew was our server and he was diligent on ensuring that I didn't order anything that went against my allergy restriction . He provided me with delicious alternatives as well. Bruce was a phenomenal chef! By far one of my favorites, we loved his humor and he was very aware of not cross contaminating my meal.
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall3food5service3ambience5
It was fun, we had a good time and always enjoy this type of entertainment
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KristenC
Naples
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall2food5service1ambience3
We had a reservation at 630pm. There was every time slot available for a reservation before we got there so we arrived at 605 hoping to get seated a little early since they had so many openings. They didn't end up seating us until 640. We sat at the hibachi and I ordered a side of steak fried rice and another side of shrimp fried rice for my small kids because they don't need the full $30 hibachi kids meal, it's way too much food and we're on vacation so can't take leftovers. They gave us the smallest portion of meat but mixed them together so both kids had a couple bites of steak and shrimp, luckily they don't have a shrimp allergy but thought it was really weird they mixed them together. It took over an hour for the chef to come and we didn't end up leaving the restaurant until nearly 9pm. The service was absolutely awful, everyone was so annoyed and ready to leave. The food, of course, tasted great, but was not worth the wait at all. Would definitely never go back.
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Christiano
New York Area
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Great service and great food. We got a table at the back and it felt a little dated and in need of TLC. They could also do a better job with the smoke exhaustion. All and all we keep coming back because the food is great.
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KBirthday
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience2
The food was ok. Small portions for the money. Even with reservations it took almost 30 minutes to get seated. Just an ok experience. I feel like smaller chains closer to home have better chefs and food at a fraction of the cost.
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WaltM
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall2food3service4ambience3
Chef was low energy and boring, prices were outrageous
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 11, 2023
overall2food3service3ambience1
Very Dirty and noisy !
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JerryM
Philadelphia
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 11, 2023
overall1food4service4ambience4
The servers and food were great however there was a large part of 20 that were extremely loud, rude and obnoxious with screeching, screaming children running around unsupervised. Made for an extremely unpleasant dining experience. Especially after a long day when we just wanted to enjoy a nice meal. Very unhappy
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You can order delivery directly from Benihana - Orlando - Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, FL using the Order Online button. Benihana - Orlando - Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, FL also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Benihana - Orlando - Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, FL is rated 3.9 stars by 2653 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

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Google Map for Benihana - Orlando - Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, FL

1751 Hotel Plaza Blvd, Orlando, FL 32830

Additional information

Cross street
Buena Vista Drive
Neighborhood
Lake Buena Vista
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
<H1><B> FREE VALET AND SELF PARKING</B></H1> (see host for details)<br />Located inside the Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort. Complimentary valet and 3 hour parking validation in the lot.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Watch as your personal chef performs the ancient art of Teppanyaki. 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.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.benihana.com/
Phone number
(407) 827-4865
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/

Benihana - Orlando - Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, FL

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