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Make your next meal an event at Benihana Concord, conveniently located on Diamond Blvd in The Willows Shopping Center. A great destination for a fun dinner after shopping at Sunvalley Mall or before catching a movie at the nearby Veranda LUXE Cinema. Watch our chefs prepare fresh hibachi steak, seafood, and premium Wagyu right at your table. Heading to a concert at the Concord Pavilion? We are an easy pre-show stop. Unwind with a signature Benihana Punch, a glass of wine, or join us for our Weekday Happy Hour. Our private and semi-private dining rooms are perfect for groups, or let us bring the party to you with our catering. We feature a Kabuki Kids menu and full wheelchair accessibility.
Hibachi chain serving Japanese dishes grilled tableside by theatrical chefs.
Hours
| Thursday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1989 Diamond Blvd, Concord, CA 94520
Phone: (925) 827-4220
Website: https://www.benihana.com/
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Reservations: benihana.comopentable.com
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Reviews
Jon John
This place has fallen off. My food was straight garbage. My steak looked like dog food. I ordered medium and it looked liked it was cooked yesterday. My server didn’t care at all. I asked multiple times if she was sure it was cooked to medium and she kept saying yes. I just sent back to the kitchen she she still charged me for a $9 cup of rice I didn’t eat. You would expect for a place at this price point there would be some sort of service expectation. Almost every chair in this place needed to be reupholstered. They definitely aren’t putting any of the proceeds into maintenance of the restaurant. The only reason I ended up here was for a birthday dinner, never again. I rather spend $30 at the Korean BBQ place down the street. Definitely would not recommend this place with all the options around.
… moreAstrid
Yesterday my family and I dined at the Concord location with an 8:00 PM reservation, and unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing.
We arrived on time and waited about 20 minutes before being seated in a very small room near the entrance, elbow to elbow with another family. There were 7 of us and 4–5 in the other party, and the space was clearly too tight. We had to tell staff that we could not comfortably dine there because there simply wasn’t enough room. Initially, no one gave us a clear response. After asking again, we were told they were “getting a table ready,” but no timeframe was provided. We waited another 25–30 minutes before finally being seated at an appropriate table.
While our waitress was kind and attentive, the biggest issue was the lack of communication and overall management of the evening. After being reseated, we waited nearly an hour for a chef to come cook for us. No one from management came to explain the delay or apologize. The only communication we received was from a hostess who briefly said, “7 more minutes,” which unfortunately was not accurate.
By 9:40 PM, my husband had to personally ask when a chef would be coming because we had been there since 8:00 PM with drinks and appetizers, but no actual dinner. We didn’t begin eating until around closing time (10:00 PM).
When we asked the chef about the delay, he shared that he had been rushed and hadn’t even had a proper break. It was clear the staff was working very hard under poor management conditions. This does not reflect on the employees — it reflects on how the restaurant is being run.
* The first photo shows the time (8:20 PM) while we were still waiting to be seated, despite having a reservation. The second photo shows the time we left. We didn’t start eating until closing time.
… moreWe arrived on time and waited about 20 minutes before being seated in a very small room near the entrance, elbow to elbow with another family. There were 7 of us and 4–5 in the other party, and the space was clearly too tight. We had to tell staff that we could not comfortably dine there because there simply wasn’t enough room. Initially, no one gave us a clear response. After asking again, we were told they were “getting a table ready,” but no timeframe was provided. We waited another 25–30 minutes before finally being seated at an appropriate table.
While our waitress was kind and attentive, the biggest issue was the lack of communication and overall management of the evening. After being reseated, we waited nearly an hour for a chef to come cook for us. No one from management came to explain the delay or apologize. The only communication we received was from a hostess who briefly said, “7 more minutes,” which unfortunately was not accurate.
By 9:40 PM, my husband had to personally ask when a chef would be coming because we had been there since 8:00 PM with drinks and appetizers, but no actual dinner. We didn’t begin eating until around closing time (10:00 PM).
When we asked the chef about the delay, he shared that he had been rushed and hadn’t even had a proper break. It was clear the staff was working very hard under poor management conditions. This does not reflect on the employees — it reflects on how the restaurant is being run.
* The first photo shows the time (8:20 PM) while we were still waiting to be seated, despite having a reservation. The second photo shows the time we left. We didn’t start eating until closing time.
Daniel Kofman
The overall visit was a disappointment. We drove an hour and a half to get here, and while the atmosphere and vibe were excellent, the food did not live up to it.
The hibachi chef did a great job keeping the table entertained, but the cooking fell short. Every steak ordered, both medium rare and medium, was served well done.
The rice was bland, and the eggs mixed in were overcooked as well.
I won’t be returning to this location unless something changes.
… moreThe hibachi chef did a great job keeping the table entertained, but the cooking fell short. Every steak ordered, both medium rare and medium, was served well done.
The rice was bland, and the eggs mixed in were overcooked as well.
I won’t be returning to this location unless something changes.
Zac Im
This was a $50+ DoorDash order, and it felt like a complete rip-off.
The “Hibachi Steak Fried Rice (Serves 4)” arrived as a single small takeout box that looked like a one-person portion. Nowhere close to what was advertised.
The $9.50 mushroom/onion soup contained almost no mushrooms—just a dark, salty broth that tasted like instant mix from a grocery store.
Very misleading description, very poor value, and extremely disappointing overall.
Save your money and order somewhere else.
… moreThe “Hibachi Steak Fried Rice (Serves 4)” arrived as a single small takeout box that looked like a one-person portion. Nowhere close to what was advertised.
The $9.50 mushroom/onion soup contained almost no mushrooms—just a dark, salty broth that tasted like instant mix from a grocery store.
Very misleading description, very poor value, and extremely disappointing overall.
Save your money and order somewhere else.
Sammie Brewer-Wang
I really wish I could rate this higher. My family and I were very excited to go into the restaurant and have a nice experience however, the grill master seem to be rather disinterested in cooking for us and we didn’t get a whole lot of the extra frills that you normally would at a Benihana experience. The food was OK….a bit bland but the sauces help. We got exactly what we ordered however, I did feel like since my grandmother preferenced that she didn’t want certain vegetables that should’ve been adhered to. The chef still gave them to her so she had to pick out her food which made her experience a little more frustrating.
There was also a billing issue with the other party which made departure difficult since we had to work that out.
If I go back to a dining experience like this, I won’t be going to the Concord location.
… moreThere was also a billing issue with the other party which made departure difficult since we had to work that out.
If I go back to a dining experience like this, I won’t be going to the Concord location.
Bach Nguyen (Ryan Nguyen)
Tonight I ate with my family at about 7pm. We were celebrating my mom’s birthday. The placed was packed probably because of MLK day. Had a wait 20 minutes past our scheduled reservation, but the wait was worth it because of the awesome chef Janice and our attentive server Ben. Our server had greeted us and apologized in case the service was slow because he mentioned he was new to the restaurant. But it was all good because he seemed like he knew the menu and recommended I try their special wagyu. I tried out the A5 one and it was juicy and flavorful. Definitely a must-try for anybody who hasn’t tried it. The chef Janice had done some amazing tricks like the onion volcano and the egg juggling. Janice even threw a shrimp piece into my mouth which I thought was funny. The fried rice WAS THE BEST!! Love the garlic butter they season it with. Overall, it kind of sucked having to wait to get sat, but it was worth it after we got sat and had a great experience eating at this location.
… moreMelinda Antirien
This was fun. Haven’t been in a long time since I’m not from the area. The food was really still pretty good! The server was great, and the cook was very nice and thoughtful! We did enjoy ourselves! Our cook did a great job and caught all of his shrimp tails and eggs lol. The train was so cute!
For us, I think they need a refresh. I feel like it’s the same show forever. It is not the cooks’ fault by any means, but the company should invest in cool new tricks or entertainment. Maybe every 6 months or year, come up with something new. I remember back in the day, the show was more elaborate and fun. The decor could also use an update. Also, we were under the air vent and almost froze the entire time, but the rest of the restaurant had floor air conditioners with giant hoses all over. Maybe part of the buildings a/c was out? I’m not sure. But it definitely could have used a refresh. I just think for the price, there could have been a little more. Delicious, yes, absolutely. But people are paying a lot of money now to go out and want a value. We paid close to $250 for 3 people without drinks. We all had water and NO appetizers! It’s just a bit high.
… moreFor us, I think they need a refresh. I feel like it’s the same show forever. It is not the cooks’ fault by any means, but the company should invest in cool new tricks or entertainment. Maybe every 6 months or year, come up with something new. I remember back in the day, the show was more elaborate and fun. The decor could also use an update. Also, we were under the air vent and almost froze the entire time, but the rest of the restaurant had floor air conditioners with giant hoses all over. Maybe part of the buildings a/c was out? I’m not sure. But it definitely could have used a refresh. I just think for the price, there could have been a little more. Delicious, yes, absolutely. But people are paying a lot of money now to go out and want a value. We paid close to $250 for 3 people without drinks. We all had water and NO appetizers! It’s just a bit high.
Wen Eng
Nostalgic atmosphere. Diligent service. Food uninspired and behind the times.
Salad dressing had an unforeseen coarse texture. Beef entrees seemed fine. Chicken (breast) was overcooked and dry. Accompanying sauces were plentiful but unexciting. Tempura was executed well, light, crispy, not oily. However, spicy tuna roll was unappetizing and returned but they refused to substitute despite our nearly $500 tab.
… moreSalad dressing had an unforeseen coarse texture. Beef entrees seemed fine. Chicken (breast) was overcooked and dry. Accompanying sauces were plentiful but unexciting. Tempura was executed well, light, crispy, not oily. However, spicy tuna roll was unappetizing and returned but they refused to substitute despite our nearly $500 tab.
Samantha April Cea
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!
… moreWhen 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!
Reviews Are Necessary
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.
… moreOur 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.