Benihana
$$$ • Japanese, Teppanyaki, Sushi Bars
Hours:
1737 Post St, San Francisco
(415) 357-7533
About Benihana
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Benihana Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 11PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 11PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 10PM |
Benihana is a lively restaurant where friendly and helpful servers attend to guests in a busy atmosphere. Be prepared for possible wait times, especially during holiday weekends. The food includes popular items like California rolls, and the prices can be high, with $17 cocktails at the bar. Customers have praised the excellent service from the staff, including managers and chefs, and many enjoy the flavorful food and spicy options. The chef, George, did a great job entertaining and preparing the food, making for a memorable experience. The atmosphere is vibrant, and the staff are polite, efficient, and accommodating. Guests often praise the talented chefs, such as Antonio, whose eye-hand coordination creates a delightful cooking show, and Dennis, who is quick, highly entertaining, and outstanding. The bartender is friendly, and drinks are good. However, some guests have experienced issues with reservations and long waits, sometimes needing to wait an extra 20 minutes if the table is added to unexpectedly. Service gaps and slow delivery of items like hot green tea and ice cream have been noted. The food can be quite salty, and some dishes, like the soup and vegetables, were not up to expectations. Despite these problems, many find the atmosphere enjoyable and the staff friendly, making it a popular spot for tourists and special occasions.