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Wrap up your beach day at Benihana, located on East Commercial Blvd in the heart of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Take a seat around the grill and watch as our chefs turn dinner into a show, cooking fresh hibachi steak, seafood, and premium Wagyu right at your table. Sip on a signature Benihana Punch, a glass of wine, or catch our Weekday Happy Hour. Arriving by car? Enjoy the ease of our valet parking. We have private rooms for the whole crew, plus catering if you want the food brought to you. We are wheelchair accessible and family-friendly, so bring the whole gang!
Hibachi chain serving Japanese dishes grilled tableside by theatrical chefs.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 276 E Commercial Blvd, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL 33308
Phone: (954) 776-0111
Website: https://www.benihana.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: benihana.comopentable.com
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Reviews
Mark Mosco
My wife and I had a very disappointing experience at Benihana, made even worse by the fact that it was my birthday.
We had a reservation for 4:45 p.m. last Thursday, yet we still waited about 15 minutes at the front before a hostess finally seated us. After that, we sat at the table for another 15 minutes before a server even came over. For a birthday reservation, this already felt careless.
When the server did show up, he did not know whether we could use the free starter in the Benihana app and never bothered to come back with an answer. On top of that, they did not start our dinner until around 5:30 p.m. because they were waiting for other customers to fill the table, even though we had arrived on time and had a reservation specifically for my birthday.
Service during the meal was consistently poor. I asked for a fork and did not receive one until the other three people at our table also asked. We had to request takeout containers multiple times before we finally got them. There was no sense of urgency, no real attention to us as guests, and certainly no acknowledgment that it was a special occasion.
Overall, the lack of basic service, slow response, and disregard for a birthday reservation made this visit extremely frustrating and very disappointing. This is far below what we expect from Benihana and not the kind of memory anyone wants for their birthday dinner.
… moreWe had a reservation for 4:45 p.m. last Thursday, yet we still waited about 15 minutes at the front before a hostess finally seated us. After that, we sat at the table for another 15 minutes before a server even came over. For a birthday reservation, this already felt careless.
When the server did show up, he did not know whether we could use the free starter in the Benihana app and never bothered to come back with an answer. On top of that, they did not start our dinner until around 5:30 p.m. because they were waiting for other customers to fill the table, even though we had arrived on time and had a reservation specifically for my birthday.
Service during the meal was consistently poor. I asked for a fork and did not receive one until the other three people at our table also asked. We had to request takeout containers multiple times before we finally got them. There was no sense of urgency, no real attention to us as guests, and certainly no acknowledgment that it was a special occasion.
Overall, the lack of basic service, slow response, and disregard for a birthday reservation made this visit extremely frustrating and very disappointing. This is far below what we expect from Benihana and not the kind of memory anyone wants for their birthday dinner.
Lisa Lacovara
Benihana was running over an hour behind on our 8:15 reservation. When we asked about the delay, the hostess was rude and dismissive. The bar and entry area were visibly dirty, which added to the poor first impression.
Valet was also unprofessional — we sat parked for several minutes while the attendant stood there waiting for a tip before even acknowledging us.
I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was frustrating from start to finish. I’m surprised they are still accepting reservations on OpenTable. I would not recommend booking here.
… moreValet was also unprofessional — we sat parked for several minutes while the attendant stood there waiting for a tip before even acknowledging us.
I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was frustrating from start to finish. I’m surprised they are still accepting reservations on OpenTable. I would not recommend booking here.
Ava Luna
I made a 9:45 PM Valentine’s Day reservation and still had one of the most disorganized dining experiences I’ve ever had.
We arrived early (around 9:40 PM) but couldn’t even get inside until about 10:00 PM because valet was the only parking option and there was a line down the block. The valet process was chaotic and poorly managed from the start.
When we finally got inside, the situation didn’t improve. The hostess was extremely rude, yelling at guests and creating an uncomfortable, tense environment instead of helping manage the crowd professionally. With a reservation, we still waited another 30 minutes to be seated and didn’t sit down until around 10:30 PM.
Once seated, we ordered an appetizer (calamari) that never came out. We only received the soup and salad, and no one ever followed up about the missing item. The biggest issue was the extreme delay — our chef did not come to the table until MIDNIGHT. By then, everyone at the table was frustrated and exhausted.
There were also serious communication failures regarding food allergies that had already been told to the waitress but were never relayed to the chef, which is unacceptable and potentially dangerous.
When the manager came over, we were told our server was “training.” On Valentine’s Day — one of the busiest nights of the year — that is not an excuse for this level of service breakdown. Proper staffing and supervision should have been in place.
To make matters worse, the restaurant did not appear clean or well-maintained, and the entire evening felt chaotic rather than enjoyable. For a $120 bill for two people, we expected a smooth, professional experience — especially for a special occasion.
This was supposed to be a memorable Valentine’s dinner, but instead it was stressful, disorganized, and incredibly disappointing. Management seriously needs to address reservations, staffing, communication, and customer service so other guests don’t go through the same experience.
… moreWe arrived early (around 9:40 PM) but couldn’t even get inside until about 10:00 PM because valet was the only parking option and there was a line down the block. The valet process was chaotic and poorly managed from the start.
When we finally got inside, the situation didn’t improve. The hostess was extremely rude, yelling at guests and creating an uncomfortable, tense environment instead of helping manage the crowd professionally. With a reservation, we still waited another 30 minutes to be seated and didn’t sit down until around 10:30 PM.
Once seated, we ordered an appetizer (calamari) that never came out. We only received the soup and salad, and no one ever followed up about the missing item. The biggest issue was the extreme delay — our chef did not come to the table until MIDNIGHT. By then, everyone at the table was frustrated and exhausted.
There were also serious communication failures regarding food allergies that had already been told to the waitress but were never relayed to the chef, which is unacceptable and potentially dangerous.
When the manager came over, we were told our server was “training.” On Valentine’s Day — one of the busiest nights of the year — that is not an excuse for this level of service breakdown. Proper staffing and supervision should have been in place.
To make matters worse, the restaurant did not appear clean or well-maintained, and the entire evening felt chaotic rather than enjoyable. For a $120 bill for two people, we expected a smooth, professional experience — especially for a special occasion.
This was supposed to be a memorable Valentine’s dinner, but instead it was stressful, disorganized, and incredibly disappointing. Management seriously needs to address reservations, staffing, communication, and customer service so other guests don’t go through the same experience.
Erika B
Very slow service, do not come hungry bc you will need to wait. Waited over 30 minutes to get our drinks, an hour for our soup and salads. Wait time is always long. Will not be coming back. To top it off I got mold on my tomato! Walked out! Horrible experience
… moreDee L
This Benihana is usually my favorite location I pass multiple locations to dine at this one but 3/4/26 was horrible dining experience… which I felt bad about because I bragged about this location only to be embarrassed in front of my guest! First of All after being seated and drink and food order was took the drinks didn’t arrive till over 1hr 1/2 later… this is Not an exaggeration! Literally had to call the waitress Heidy over and ask her did she forget us, upon her coming back to the table with our drinks she had to RETAKE the whole tables order because somehow she messed up the order! When I asked one of the associates to speak to management they said ok and never got the manager… another associate came over, that one got management… when he came to our table I asked were they short staff due to the wait time because of course that’ll be understandable, we’d just like to be communicated to! He ensured us they were NOT understaffed and the waitress Heidy messed up another table and he had her retake our order to ensure accuracy and it was her last day working there… NONE of which was our business or of importance to us we just wanted our food and drinks to be brought out after waiting so long… what he should’ve done is go help his staff situate the issue… I spent over $200 for a meal I had to wait over 2hrs to receive… I will honestly say food taste great as per usual, besides the plate that Heidy frustrated as she appeared leaned over to grab some plates and some receipts in her hand went right into one of our plates … worst experience ever!
… moreMaryann Webel
I had a party of eight on New Years Eve at 6:15. We were seated close to that time. We had the most wonderful chef, Joanne. Yes, she is a mother and cooks just like for her family. We had one of our group allergic to seafood and Joanne paid careful attention to how she cooked the whole meal. It was noisy, but it was a special evening and we thoroughly enjoyed it.
… moreMarc
We came in for an early dinner so no wait. Great view of the water from the dining room. We ate at the hibachi and Isaiah was the chef. It was his first time cooking at benihana and he did an excellent job. Food was great and it was a pleasure to be his first guests 🙂
… moreDebra Brand
The service was friendly and somewhat attentive, while the chef delivered a fun, semi-engaging show at the table which always a highlight of the Benihana experience.
We ordered the filet mignon, scallops, and shrimp, all of which were cooked well. The filet was tender and flavorful, the scallops were nicely seared and sweet, and the shrimp were juicy and well seasoned.
That said, the restaurant itself feels tired and dated, and the temperature was uncomfortably cold—so much so that most patrons were wearing coats. Between the chilly dining room and the need for updates to the space, the overall experience fell short of what it could be, despite the good service and solid food.
… moreWe ordered the filet mignon, scallops, and shrimp, all of which were cooked well. The filet was tender and flavorful, the scallops were nicely seared and sweet, and the shrimp were juicy and well seasoned.
That said, the restaurant itself feels tired and dated, and the temperature was uncomfortably cold—so much so that most patrons were wearing coats. Between the chilly dining room and the need for updates to the space, the overall experience fell short of what it could be, despite the good service and solid food.
Selena Ramirez
Very poor experience for Christmas. I reserved 2 seats at the bar/lounge through OpenTable. We arrived and was seated at a different section. We ordered drinks and food and something was telling me we we must not be sitting in the right place. I got up to ask the front desk where out section was reserved for. The woman I spoke w told me reservations are not for the section we RESERVED FOR?? Makes no sense but ok. I went to the bar lounge section and found two seats near the bar. The counter was disgusting. No one cleaned the table. No one greeted us. Since we had already ordered food at the other section they brought it over to the bar. The Waiter at our first section was very rude, and does not need to be working in hospitality. He was very upset that we stitched tables that we were incorrectly sat at. That same waiter came to deliver our food on a dirty table… Not to mention the section of the bar we sat at was literally for the waiters and waitress to put there trays on. every other minute the table was being smacked down with trays. Very rude and disrespectful. We placed our order for two mojitos and two hibachi steak meals at the original section. The soup was cold the salad was great. My steak was over cooked besides that that food was great. By the end of the night we got our receipt and the prices on the receipt were different from the prices on the menu?? I spoke w something about the pricing, she said oh you were given an old menu with old prices??? but she will change the prices.. ok she comes back and just as I thought she only changed the prices of the meals and not the drinks. I let someone else know our receipt is still incorrect. Very much a terrible time at this location. I expected to have a great evening out with my partner only to be let down. Never again for the holidays..
… moreGODSbabygirl Cooney
The out side scenery is gorgeous so you have a great view for pictures. The staff was on point and friendly, and did I mention the chef and the food were amazing.. it was worth ever penny. OH WAIT if you’re a cash tipper like me, check your bill. THEY Apply THE TIP and will still take your cash luckily I read
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