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Benihana

4250 Birch St, CA 92660-1922
949-955-0822
Ranked #120 of 284 restaurants in Newport Beach
3.5 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Price range: INR1,182 - INR1,689
Cuisines: Japanese
Good for: Groups, Business
Dining options: Reservations
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Good for: Groups, Business
Dining options: Reservations
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Newport Beach, California
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17 reviews 17 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Good Japanese Food served with a flare. The cook adds a lot to the overall experience. More

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Papeete, French Polynesia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

We went there to have with friends, this a nice restaurant with show cooking and the food is good. The reservation and the hostess were dreadfull, we had a reservation at 7.00 pm. The hostess called us back to confirm if we could move to 7.30pm, we tried to explain her that we have kids and the show cooking is... More

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Irvine ca
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012

Went with girlfriends and loved it. We all loved the food (especially the seafood). The staff puts on such a show with the food preparation, we decided to take our kids and grandchildren. The little ones were enthralled! More

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San Clemente, California
Senior Contributor
32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
111 helpful votes 111 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2011
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There were 8 of us for a birthday celebration. Presentation & food were very good. Only complaint, server never brought my steamed rice nor offered to show us a dessert menu. More

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Orange, California
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2011

We eat at the sushi bar every time we visit this restaurant - at least once a month. It is the best value in town - especially during happy hour. Nothing fancy, but the fish is fresh and the service is excellent. I love spicy, hot food and they make a great little dish with yellowtail sushi and jalapeno slivers... More

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Costa Mesa, California
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2011

Our family has been to Benihana many times over the years, our latest visit being for my birthday. Consistent with previous visits, we had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed the food. We had an excellent chef who had a great sense of humor and made our experience memorable. The key to Benihana is the experience, not necessarily the food,... More

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Los Angeles, California
Senior Contributor
41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2011
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Food untasty, horrible service... And very expensive ! The waiters speaks hardly English... More

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Los Angeles, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2010

Mediocre at best. Benihana used to be the [--]....My experience today reminds me of the poor choice of restaurant I made ten years ago. I guess some things never change. I wonder what experience guests talk about after watching run down chefs cut and dice thawed out shrimp and steak. Don't waste your money .... Go to Tokyo table. frozen... More

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USA
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2008

I have anticipated the reopening of the Newport Beach Benihana and I was not disapointed! The restaurant outdid themselves with this remodeling as it looks brand new and is completely modern. The food, service and show were outstanding. If you haven't visited the restaurant since they re-opened, I highly recommend it. You are in for a treat. More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2008

OK so long as you're not expecting Japanese food. More

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