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Benihana - Steakhouse in Sunnyvale, California

Benihana

4.1 (2811 reviews)

Fashion Park, 2074 Vallco Pkwy, Cupertino, CA 95014

Japanese restaurant

About Benihana - steak house in Sunnyvale, California

Hibachi chain serving Japanese dishes grilled tableside by theatrical chefs.

Customer Review Summary

Reservation issues caused delays in seating and service. Food quality varies; some dishes are salted heavily, and chicken can be dry. Positive feedback highlights excellent servers and chefs, with engaging and entertaining dining experiences. Many customers enjoyed the food, particularly the hibachi, and praised specific staff for exceptional service. There are concerns about seating arrangements for smaller groups and wait times on busy nights. Overall, many recommend Benihana for special occasions due to its fun atmosphere and quality service.

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
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

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

Planning

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

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • Good for kids birthday
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.1 out of 5
5
1618
4
552
3
233
2
117
1
291
Based on 2811 reviews

Mel Torres

2 months ago

My only complaint about this location is that they had a hard time honoring my reservation. 7:15 reservation did get seated until 8pm, didn't get a drink until 8:15, apps at 8:30. I personally will never come back on a Saturday night. The soup is amazing and the hibiscus flower iced tea is exceptional. Of course the hibachi is delicious!

Helen M

2 months ago

The food is quite salty. We had the seafood surf, fillet mignon and chicken. The best thing was the onion and zucchini. Won’t order the chicken again, it was super dry.

Sean Renner

1 month ago

Sam, our server was phenomenal. His attention to detail and never forgetting anything was second to none. Luis our chef was absolutely amazing. Our volcano and train were really FUN! This is our new go to teppanyaki spot! Thank you, Sam and Luis!

Jade

1 month ago

The food was amazing!! I’ve been to Benihana’s quite a few times , but this time around was probably the best. Christian was our cook & Ty was our waiter. They were both super attentive & provided information on new items!! Will definitely be coming back!

Isabelle Warnke

5 months ago

My family, friends of our family and I went to Benihana a few months ago and we had an amazing dinner experience! Our chef was Karina and she had the funniest and most entertaining show I’ve ever seen at any Japanese bbq restaurant (or similar restaurants)! The food was just as amazing as the show! All in all I can only strongly recommend eating at this amazing restaurant!

Epler Ty

2 weeks ago

I Did not have good experience here. I booked a reservation ahead, showed up early and still got sit after a bigger group who came after me. Not many table and they dont have enough chefs. Then i have to wait for other smaller group to fit in my table then they serve food. So unless if you go with a big group of 10ppl, dont waste time there. I have diarrhea right at the 3rd meal.

Bernadette Perry

We celebrated our anniversary at Benihana and let me tell you, we had a fabulous experience! Excellent food and phenomenal service! I would especially like to commend Daniel the manager! He greeted us with a smile, and even stopped by our table to make sure everything was perfect! He provided excellent customer service to not only us but everyone he interacted with! Great with his staff as well! We will definitely be returning!

alejandra abedoy

5 Stars My newlywed wife and her family visited Benihana for the first time, and it was an unforgettable experience! We celebrated Valentine’s Day, and Mike, our chef, went above and beyond to make it incredibly special. He made the whole evening fun, engaging, and full of laughter. On top of that, we also had the chance to celebrate my stepdaughter’s birthday, and the staff made her feel like a star. The combination of the great food, fantastic atmosphere, and outstanding service made it a night to remember. Thank you, Benihana, and a special shout-out to Chef Mike for making our celebration perfect! Highly recommend for any special occasion!

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–11 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–10 PM

Price Range

$50–100