Benihana - Scottsdale, AZ

Name: Benihana - Scottsdale, AZ
Address: 16403 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, United States, 85254
Telephone: (480) 444-0068
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

3838 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 6, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

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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
(480) 444-0068
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/

Location
16403 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Neighborhood
Scottsdale Quarter/Kierland Commons
Cross street
Frank Lloyd Wright
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Offers

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Nov 1 - Dec 31, 2023
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
Now through December 31, purchase $50 in Gift Cards, receive a $10 Promotional Card. Purchase $200 in Gift Cards, receive $60 in Promotional Cards! Ask your server for details.

What 3,838 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Phoenix / Arizona
Japanese
Scottsdale
Kid-friendly
Scottsdale
Good for groups

3,838 Reviews

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lpierce
Phoenix
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was the best visit we have had at Benihana. Our server was amazing and so was our chef. Our server went out of his way to ensure we had the best possible experience and you could tell he truly enjoyed his work.
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food3service3ambience3
The reservation and making changes were a bit discouraging since I called to increase my reservation to 12 but the person immediately said they cannot and will then ask the manager. The manager said we can but cannot guarantee to seat you all together. I have to step back and almost cancelled my reservation. We ended up proceeding with the reservation. Not the best reservation experience. At the restaurant, the hostess were nice and accommodating. The waiter was also nice, however forgot some things ordered but gracious enough to fix it. The cook or chef was entertaining for one aide of the table but on our aide just quiet. Did some of the entertainment cooking but very dry. Overall okay experience this time.
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall1food1service1ambience3
The chef was terrible .. felt like half the food ended up on my lap and the other half we had to self marinate as the food was bland. Manager couldve cared less.
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MiaJanelle
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall2food1service3ambience3
I usually hate complaining because I understand every waiter/chef has an off day but this was just unacceptable. Our hibachi chef was so sweet and kind but the food had zero flavor. Not even being dramatic, the yum yum sauce didn’t even make up for the lack of flavor. The only seasoning I saw her use was salt.. the rice was dry; the chicken was dry, the vegetables had no flavor. To pay $150 and leave with a full plate of food (when I normally clean the whole plate) because it was that bad was very disappointing. Will never be going back there.
Benihana - Scottsdale, AZResponded 1 day ago
Mia, thank you for leaving your feedback. We strive incredibly hard to make every guest experience enjoyable and we’re really sorry we’ve not been able to meet your expectations this time. 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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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience4
The amount of protein for the price was considerably low. Everything was sparsely spiced and seasoned. Everything was bland
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food4service3ambience5
Food was great. Cook- not so great. Looking for a fun atmosphere maybe look further or verify your cool is energetic. Food is pricey for just the food. The atmosphere is fun if you get a fun cook.
Benihana - Scottsdale, AZResponded 1 day 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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Chan
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing
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GailR
Phoenix
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were there to celebrate my birthday. We went to early dinner at 3:30pm and got seated immediately and all by ourselves. Our server, Eda, was excellent and kept our beverages refreshed without having to ask (we like that!). Our chef, Ricardo, was fantastic. We've had him before and he's been consistently excellent. Friendly and professional and our food was delicious.
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Chloe
Phoenix
105 reviews
vip
5.0
105 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Gabriel is awesome. The best chef you have. Fun, entertaining and everything was cooked excellently and tasted great.
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ChristineH
Phoenix
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
The chef didn't flip the shrimp tales as they've done in the past. Also, we got smoke from the next table over because the fan wasn't working.
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great service food and drinks. I enjoyed our entertainment
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RudyV
Phoenix
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Date night we had a great time, we were seated in a timely manner and had an awesome experience once again at this location. steak shrimp and chicken cooked so well! Bomb !
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LucyQ
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
So disappointing and expensive. Will not be returning or recommending.
Benihana - Scottsdale, AZResponded on November 28, 2023
Hi Lucy, we're sorry to hear that you had a disappointing experience with us. We appreciate your feedback and would love to learn more about what went wrong. Please drop us a message directly by visiting our website Benihana Listens
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KristinaS
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great 20th anniversary dinner. Friendly and attentive staff.
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OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
16 reviews
vip
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience2
The food was over cooked and it took forever for them to cook the food. The witness was AMAZING!! Attentive and very detailed.
Benihana - Scottsdale, AZResponded on November 28, 2023
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’re hopeful that you will allow us to serve you again. If you wish to contact us with further details regarding this experience, you may reach us by visiting our website: Benihana Listens
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We went here for Thanksgiving and had a fabulous time. Our chef was amazing and made all the seafood and steaks to our liking.
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love going all the time, Ricky was our chef and he was the best!!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall2food3service3ambience3
Did not appreciate chef wearing a mask because it detracted from the excitement of such an experience. Hard to get the communication. It seems that in the past the chef’s did more tricks to create enthusiasm like pop shrimp in each persons mouth. He did do a good job on creating a turkey out of fried rice and the volcano and choo choo train at the end of our meal. Maybe he was shy. Our server was friendly and attentive. Dinner quality not as good as we remembered.
Benihana - Scottsdale, AZResponded on November 28, 2023
Hi, thank you for leaving your feedback. We strive incredibly hard to make every guest experience enjoyable and we’re really sorry we’ve not been able to meet your expectations this time. 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: Benihana Listens
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My only comment to make was that we were seated with 4 other people. One of the persons in that party apparently had a shrimp allergy that was announced after everyone ordered. Because of that, our shrimp appetizer was not served until the last serving of the order. I would have liked to have known this and then we should have been given the option of moving to another cook station so that this was not a hinderance to our experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall1food1service2ambience3
Second time having bad food (chewy steak, dry rice). Been going there for decades but, won’t be going for a long time.
Benihana - Scottsdale, AZResponded on November 28, 2023
Hi, thank you for leaving your feedback. We strive incredibly hard to make every guest experience enjoyable and we’re really sorry we’ve not been able to meet your expectations this time. 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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Joaquin
Phoenix
67 reviews
2.0
67 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience2
Not very impressed by the food, ambience and service this time. Used to be a very nice place to dine in.
Benihana - Scottsdale, AZResponded on November 28, 2023
Hi Joaquin, we're sorry to hear that you were not impressed with your recent experience at our restaurant. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration to improve our food, ambience, and service. If you have any specific suggestions or ideas, feel free to share them with us via our website: Benihana Listens
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mrbill1969
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Connie was an outstanding chef! Server was fantastic! Food was excellent !
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SusanS
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as always!!! Ricky Rice was outstanding!!!! I hope he will be our cook again!!!
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Lisa
Los Angeles
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Going to Benihana‘s between the 2 o’clock and 3 o’clock hour was fantastic. Even though I was the only person sitting at the table, my chef and waiter, and even the girl, who was not, my waiter, were so exceptionally friendly and professional. The young lady, who was not my waiter, had her hands full, but stopped by my table to tell me that my waiter was super busy, but he would be with me shortly, and she could take my drink order if I would like. That has never happened before. This was the best service I have ever had at Benihana‘s and I have been going there for over 28 years. Excellent job by everybody and I am very thankful and will definitely be back during that hour again. Kudos to you all! It was worth more than a 20% tip for sure.
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nanci
Phoenix
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall3food5service4ambience4
Very smoky when grilling and grill table not well lit
Benihana - Scottsdale, AZResponded on November 22, 2023
Hi nanci, thank you for your feedback. 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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StephanieA
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great dinner! Food was delicious. We enjoyed celebrating our Birthdays.
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OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love Benihana always a great time. Food is always amazingly good!
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FredG
Phoenix
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Had an 8pm reservation, didn’t get seated until 8:32 and only after we complained. There were 4 people waiting for a table for 8, I know they were waiting for some walk ins. Gave us an excuse about being busy but at least 40 people exited the restaurant during our wait. Bs excuses. Once seated the server and chef were great with great food. Yes there ended up only being the 4 of us. Don’t count on your reservation being honored.
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LauraN
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great birthday celebration. It turned out that all the ladies in the table were celebrating their birthday which was funny. They were great people and the service was awesome!
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MigdaliaN
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2023
overall1food1service2ambience2
We went to celebrate my son achievements, but it was a complete disaster. to begin they sit us with a family of 5 that was there to celebrate a birthday and of course by sitting us there without notification it was very uncomfortable for everyone there, then the cook was inexpert did not greet us well and while cooking was paying attention to the other party and left us for last and off course our food was burn and terrible taste, the 1/2 cup of rice (because did not even filled up) was half way and crispy because was left to long on the skillet, I then order food to go and to my surprise when we got home we got half of what we order and the wrong entry meal, I call back when I got home to report the to go food and none answer the phone at the restaurant. overall very disappointed with the service.
Benihana - Scottsdale, AZResponded on November 17, 2023
Hi Migdalia, thank you for your feedback. We’re extremely sorry to hear that your special celebration didn’t go as expected at our Benihana location. We’d love to resolve this as quickly as possible and find a solution that works for you. Please contact us directly via our website so we may further assist you.
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DennisT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Floors, chairs, and cook grills could be way cleaner.
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AlfredaT
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
Our cook through everything on the skillet at one time and it all kinda cooked together and really fast. Everyone else got a show. I guess it just depends on your cook. But the waitress was sweet.
Benihana - Scottsdale, AZResponded on November 17, 2023
Hi Alfreda, 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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Icepick
Vancouver
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
Chef Ricky Rice saved the evening. The service was very slow that night but when he arrived he made our night memorable. He entertained us with his jokes & had a come back for every thing we threw at him. He cooked the food well & the meat to everyone’s preferences. Only thing I would suggest is to actually add more mixed vegetables for the vegetarians—tofu & 2 slices of zucchini doesn’t justify the cost.
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SandraL
Phoenix
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great time, 1st time with a female Chef. She held her own but it was very hard to hear and understand her. Waiter rushed us through everything I felt. I would go back and will!
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willh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Felt good to get an earlier reservation than usual and to only sit with 2 others at the table. Gabriel was the best chef we've had in the past 4 visits. We will request him only from now on, our Server was amazing too.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Connie is an awesome chef! Our steaks were cooked perfectly and she gave us extra garlic butter! Everything was delicious!
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Ginger
Las Vegas
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Fun for a big group mostly. Pretty expensive but that was expected. Weird to have NON Japanese chefs. Good was good, nothing outstanding but it's the experience that is the draw here. It's fun.
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DavidG
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came to this location to try a new place and it was better than the chandler location .
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LoganH
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall2food4service2ambience2
Worst chef I have ever had in a hibachi restaurant. No skills whatsoever and performed maybe one or two standard tricks. I had much higher expectations for Benihana. Also the steak was ordered rare and cooked medium well.
Benihana - Scottsdale, AZResponded on November 14, 2023
Hi Logan, 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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JocelynL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
For a 4:30 reservation, we had to wait over 10 minutes to be seated. But once we were, the service and food were excellent.
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You can order delivery directly from Benihana - Scottsdale, AZ using the Order Online button. Benihana - Scottsdale, AZ also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

Benihana - Scottsdale, AZ is rated 4.2 stars by 3838 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 6, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Benihana - Scottsdale, AZ

16403 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Additional information

Cross street
Frank Lloyd Wright
Neighborhood
Scottsdale Quarter/Kierland Commons
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, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.benihana.com/
Phone number
(480) 444-0068
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 - Scottsdale, AZ

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Offers

Buy $50 in Gift Cards, get a $10 Promotional Card

Menu

What 3,838 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

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