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Benihana - Salt Lake City

Prepare for a dining experience unlike any other. Watch as your personal chef performs the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Listen as razor-sharp blades slice through tender steak and juicy chicken. Take in the aroma of sizzling shrimp, lobster and savory vegetables.

Or visit our sushi bar, where your sushi chef will prepare fresh nigiri, sashimi and specialty rolls, all with the same flair that made Benihana a legend in Japanese cuisine.
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99 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
(99 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 99 reviews
5 stars
(41)
4 stars
(37)
3 stars
(12)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(3)
Food 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
2.4 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • special occasion(64)
  • good for groups(57)
  • kid-friendly(30)
  • fit for foodies(25)
  • romantic(16)
  • neighborhood gem(13)
Benihana - Salt Lake City Reviews List
Review 1 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Always a Great Experience

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We've been to this restaurant a few times, and I cannot get enough of the experience. The food is absolutely fantastic. It may be a little pricier than some places, but it is definitely worth it. Great for dinner-for-two or for the whole family."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Not your typical restaurant!

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Dined on 4/30/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Benihana is practically "dinner and a show"! My guests were transfixed watching the chef prepare our meal right at the table. I love to bring people who have never been there to Benihana for the first time...I always get a kick out of their reaction. My 13 year old asked if they allow people to just go watch!"
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 3 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food, good time

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Dined on 4/30/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food was excellent, and the entertainment was good. The chef made a couple minor mistakes on the acrobatics, but the chef made the food to perfection."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 4 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had a great meal and our

Food 
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(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
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Quiet
Quiet
"We had a great meal and our Chef was outstanding."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Super for birthdays. Very

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Super for birthdays. Very kid friendly. Friendly staff."
Dined on 04/24/2013
 2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 6 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Benihana Rocks!!!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Energetic
Energetic
"We loved our time at Benihana! We always do. Mario was our chef and he was excellent and Nichole was our server and she was wonderful, too! Thank you for a great night celebrating my husband's birthday!"
Dined on 04/23/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 7 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

I love your food! It is fantastic!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I love your food! It is fantastic! I enjoyed my time there! It was a great date night. Other than we were sat as a couple trying to enjoy a romantic dinner with two screaming children. Other than that it was good."
Dined on 04/22/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Benihana was the original

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Benihana was the original Tepanyaki-style restaurant; however, the newer versions such as Tepanyaki, Osaka, Bonsai, and such do a much better job at entertainment and are equal in food taste, quality, and price. The entertaining chefs at Benihana seemed tired and didn't interact with guests at all. The décor and condition of the facility showed an aging business in a hidden, almost inaccessible location."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2009
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 9 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

My only complaint is that

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"My only complaint is that the noise level gets too high and it is hard to talk/hear the person next to you, (there isn't an option that suits this)."
Dined on 04/12/2013
 2012
Special Features: kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 10 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Enjoyable!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"We went to celebrate my husband's birthday, the food was delicious and the service really good.
My 4 year old enjoy the dinner even my 5 months old baby was entertain.
Love the experience!
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Dined on 04/08/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 11 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

A wonderful place to meet

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"A wonderful place to meet with friends .. Food was very food so as the service!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2012
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 12 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

fantastic

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food was good service was great and entertaining"
Dined on 03/28/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 13 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Everything was wonderful.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Everything was wonderful. The show left the children in awe and the adults entertained. The food was amazing. Highly recommend for any occasion."
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 14 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Hostess rude. Had 7pm reservation.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Hostess rude. Had 7pm reservation. Was not seated until 7:45. Manager apologized and took 30% off of bill to compensate."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2010
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Review 15 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great for groups

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"the food is good at benihanas it is traditionally Japanese and the flavoring of even simple dishes like steak and lobster is not what you would normally expect it to be when you eat it at another restaurant so go prepared for different taste sensations. It is a little spendy so you may want to make sure that you know that before you go. We did know that and it was still a little bit more spendy than we thought but we all had a good time. it was for a birthday and we had a large group and it was good for us to all get together. The restaurant staff was courteous and the cooks were wonderful and the restaurant itself was very accommodating for our birthday preparations. Doing the reservation through this service was excellent."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 16 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Awesome

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great food, and very entertaining I tell everyone to go"
Dined on 03/21/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic
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Review 17 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Skip the cocktails

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Good as usual. Don't like the overpriced, undersized drinks and wine. Every table but ours was celebrating a birthday."
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 18 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Those with respiratory conditions

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
"Those with respiratory conditions should avoid, lots of smoke and spices abound. SLC has stairs to climb so not handicap friendly. Service was great and we enjoyed the presentation. Noise level made it difficult to communicate or understand the chef, since this was my first time I enjoyed looking down the rows to see just what the other chef's were doing. I blog under Pattiesuefoodreview and will have an in depth review up in a few days."
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Bland food, high $

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
"Food is below average. Chefs are a bore here. If it wasn't priced so high, this might be fun for kids. But for adults, no thank you. Maybe if you had a large group and a lot of wine, it could be fun."
Dined on 03/20/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 20 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Always great food. For the

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Always great food. For the best experience, make a reservation and allow yourself 1.5-2 hours for dinnertime, especially on weekends."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 21 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Hadn't been to Benihana's

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Hadn't been to Benihana's for years but it is a lot of fun. If you don't know, you sit at a U-Shape table and the chef prepares the food at your table. You sit with strangers unless you have a bigger group (8?). This places some limitations on the menu as the chef must prepare everything basically at once. Still the food was very nice and the scallops were wonderful. The chef is a trained enterainer, juggling the cooking implements and food. Ours was a fair humorist as well. It is fun and something one should do every so often, especially for a birthday, etc. By it's nature not romantic or quiet, but FUN!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2007
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 22 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

We are regular diners to different

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We are regular diners to different locations of Benihana. This is the worst. The chef did less tricks. As soon as the chef finished, we didn't even get a chance to enjoy the food, the waitress offered us to go boxes. We feel like being rushed to leave. Lost appetite after that."
Dined on 03/17/2013
 2010
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Review 23 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Amazing!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Took my boyfriend as a surprise for his birthday. He LOVED it. Great Asian food, easily the best sushi in Utah as well as top seafood restaurant I have been to in the state. My boyfriend loved the wine as well, and he is quite picky! On the pricey side, but totally worth it if you can afford it!"
Dined on 03/11/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 24 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

the sound of the chefs and

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"the sound of the chefs and the cheers of delight from the patrons were understandable except, the building acoustics (I suppose) made the noise level way too high. I could not hear the waitress at all when taking my order.
the overall noise level was similar to several other Salt Lake supposed "Hot-Spots" - like Market Street Grill, and the other "Gastronomy" restaurants.
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Dined on 03/09/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 25 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Food was good but if you are

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(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"Food was good but if you are handicapped, it is probably not your restaurant"
Dined on 03/08/2013
 2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 26 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Was disappointed as the cook

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"Was disappointed as the cook was not at all entergetic like others and not sociable even when talked to. We had asked for a specific cook we enjoyed previously who was there, but, we were not given him."
Dined on 03/03/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 27 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I love Benihana. The food

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I love Benihana. The food is always amazing. I will be going back soon!!"
Dined on 03/03/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 28 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

great service. Front door

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"great service. Front door greeter was very welcoming, she even offered to watch our double stroller :). Chef was fun and entertaining as well as the waitress."
Dined on 03/01/2013
 2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 29 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Not a great experience

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Unfortunately, we did not have the best experience. When we walked in the hostess was not very interested in helping us with our reservation. She seemed like she had better things to do and wasn't very professional. She then told us to head upstairs to be seated although when we got upstairs they kept asking us why we were sent up. This was our first visit to this particular location and so we were just doing what we were told. After that rude greeting, they seemed bothered to seat us at our table. Once we sat down, it took us over 20 minutes to get our drinks and about 30 until we ordered. The service was extremely slow compared to the surrounding tables that were seated after us. We were there for over two hours."
Dined on 02/28/2013
 2012
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 30 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

THE BEST, deserves Diner's Choice!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Wow, the food was great (the Hibachi Chateuabriand is delicious... wish I had the words to do it justice). They really mad me feel special for my birthday month dinner... taking my picture and bringing the printed photo in a red cardstock Benihana frame with a code to download it online!
This time it was just my husband and I, but we are planning another family birthday celebration in a couple of months. We have to share the joy!
I had not been to Benihana for years... we don't really go downtown much. It was worth the drive and fell into the category of an extra special date instead of the more common kind of dates. I like being alone with my honey just for his company... even to go grocery shopping, but Benihans was THE BEST!)"
Dined on 02/25/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 31 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ask for Luis!! Best Chef there!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Ask for Luis!! Best Chef there!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 32 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Martin was awesome!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"My husband and I had a wonderful time. We really enjoyed Martin, our chef. He was very entertaining and made sure we all had whatever we needed like drinks. We noticed that he was really the only chef that was interacting with the diners. He really made it most enjoyable!"
Dined on 02/22/2013
 2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 33 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Food, Great Time

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The service was spectacular and the food was great. A dinner and a show every time!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 34 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Absolutely delicious. They

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Absolutely delicious. They were so kind and let us use coupons even though it was Valentine's Day. They also let us order from the lunch memu rather than the more expensive set menu for Valentine's Day. Food was divine. Loved the whole experience."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2006
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 35 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

My only complaint was everything

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"My only complaint was everything most sauces had a overpowering taste of ginger. Don't get me wrong I like ginger but that was a little overwhelming. But on a positive note the cook was awesome."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2012
Special Features: late-night find, special occasion
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Review 36 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

They need to up their game

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The food was awful (sushi) and the service was despicably slow."
Dined on 02/06/2013
 2010
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Review 37 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Not worth the money.

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My family and I thought the food was very bland. We had Teriyaki chicken, Teriyaki steak and the Hibachi steak. Too pricey for less than mediocre food. We won't be going back."
Dined on 01/31/2013
 2010
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Review 38 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very Fun! My 7 year old grandaught

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Very Fun! My 7 year old grandaughter thought it was awesome"
Dined on 02/01/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 39 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Our waiter, Jose, was very

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Our waiter, Jose, was very friendly and helpful. Our chef, Luis, was downright adorable. He was entertaining, funny, accommodating, and made a point to pay special attention to my son, who was the only kid at our table.
The experience overall was fantastic, as usual. My only complaint would be prices.... we only eat at Benihana once a year for my birthday, because it's too expensive to eat there regularly."
Dined on 01/30/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 40 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Benihana is a tried and true

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Benihana is a tried and true restaurant. They have made updates to the menu as well as the decor of the restaurant. You can't beat the birthday club!"
Dined on 01/28/2013
 2006
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 41 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

We were on time for our reservation

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We were on time for our reservation, but waited a very long time to be seated. After being seated, I had to ask at least 6 times for my son's drink, although we had received ours immediately. We were then left to wait almost an hour for our chef to arrive, so everyone at the table was very hungry and irritable at that point. We saw other tables get seated after us and their chef was there within 20 minutes. Although I love Benihana, this was a horrible experience for us!"
Dined on 01/29/2013
 2008
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Review 42 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

didnt really like that we

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"didnt really like that we had to share a table with a family we didnt know was kinda like crashing a party"
Dined on 01/26/2013
 2013
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Review 43 for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Good food, but boring

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food was amazing!!! The chef however was really boring...If I have to sit at a crowded table with 6 random strangers, I better be dazzled by the chef showing off some cool skills! It was pretty obvious he wasn't trying very hard to make us happy. I thought this place was going to be more fun and was definitely disappointed. I recommend it for anyone looking for good food, but not for anything else."
Dined on 01/19/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Benihana - Salt Lake City
Based on the average of (56) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Service 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Ambiance 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Noise Level
2.3 / 3
Energetic