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Benihana - Steakhouse in Concord, California

Benihana

4.0 (2568 reviews)

1989 Diamond Blvd, Concord, CA 94520

Japanese restaurant

About Benihana - steak house in Concord, California

Hibachi chain serving Japanese dishes grilled tableside by theatrical chefs.

Customer Review Summary

Benihana offers consistently enjoyable dining experiences, especially for special occasions like birthdays. While some servers may forget items, skilled chefs like Rafael and Jason excel at providing excellent service and entertaining presentations. Diners appreciate flavorful dishes, such as the highly recommended spicy chicken and chicken rice. The atmosphere is fun, and many guests enjoy the company of strangers at communal tables. Drinks from talented bartenders, like Ryan, add to the overall experience. Families and children are well accommodated, with attentive staff contributing to celebratory occasions. Overall, guests express eagerness to return for more memorable meals.

Key Features

Service options

  • Curbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Checks
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • Has changing table(s)
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.0 out of 5
5
1436
4
462
3
242
2
130
1
298
Based on 2568 reviews

Reviews Are Necessary

2 months ago

I frequent Benihana often. Especially on or around my birthday. However, this experience was by far the best. Our server was so/so as she kept forgetting things that we asked for. Our cook 💙 RAFAEL 💙 made up for her shortcomings. He was very kind and friendly. He paid close attention to detail and cooked our food with love, hugs, and kisses 🤗 I love when a cook makes food as if they were going to eat it. The flavor becomes exquisite! Everything was AMAZING! You hear me, Everything! Thank you, Rafael, for a great experience and delicious food. We will be returning soon. Hopefully, we will get you as our cook again.

Samantha April Cea

2 months ago

We did not wait for too long even though we didn’t have a reservation. When we were already seated, we waited quite a bit for the server to take our orders. Their chicken rice was super tasty and it was my favorite! The chef gave us a great show. Sitting with random people is not that bad. Great experience!

Brenda Martinez

2 weeks ago

We loved our chef Jason 👨🏽‍🍳 And our server Marium! Very good service and attention. Meal was fantastic , I recommend the spicy chicken with added shrimp.

Amrit Phul

1 month ago

Came in for Valentine’s Day this year with my boyfriend <3 So thankful he planned such a beautiful date night for us!! Food was amazing, lychee martinis were GREAT and portions were huge! Him and I had the best night! Our chef was a delight and Maryam our server was the best as well. Thank you Salman for doing a great job and thank you to all the staff at Benihana for making our Valentine’s Day a memorable one!

Lisa Jackson

1 month ago

My 2nd time visiting this restaurant and they are amazing. Our chef was awesome and the egg flower was so cute. The food was delicious. Salman came by and checked on us. The service was awesome. We will be back doing.

David Cade

6 months ago

The food is well worth the 2 hour drive. Also Ryan is hands down the best bartender there and has always been a part of the experience. His attention to detail and knowledge of his craft is top notch. Great food is nothing without great drinks to match. I can’t wait to come back.

Alivia Vang

It was a great experience. Took my 7 year and my nephew in law to celebrate their birthdays. It was all our first times and it was a great experience. My little kids (2&3y/o) enjoyed themselves! Great service & food. Thanks to Airel our server for being attentive. Our chef Barry for being a great person for my kiddos especially! & the manager Herman for also being attentive and keeping tabs!

HPF

1 month ago

Salman and Crysta are awesome, they provided great services at my birthday party. Our chef, Jazz is a magician. We enjoyed our food, time and party

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–11 PM
Monday 11 AM–10 PM
Saturday 11 AM–11 PM
Sunday 11 AM–10 PM
Thursday 11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–10 PM

Price Range

$$$