Benihana

Category: Japanese restaurant in New York

Address: 47 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019, USA

Phone: +12125810930

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–10PM

Monday: 11AM–10PM

Tuesday: 11AM–10PM

Wednesday: 11AM–10PM

Thursday: 11AM–10PM

Friday: 11AM–11PM

Saturday: 11AM–11PM

Reviews

L. M.

Oct 20, 2022

It's very rare for me NOT to have a solid opinion about my experiences in life. My experience at benihana restaurant is the first time where I'm in conflict. I'm not sure how I felt about the actual making, artfully playing and distributing of the food right in front of my eyes. I spoke about it to a friend and she shared with me that benihana can be an introvert's nightmare. She simply stated it's not something that has been studied but something that she feels, so I think I'm on that boat as well. It just wasn't for me and this is not to reflect the service or the atmosphere it was just something that I had to try once and it didn't resonate with having the food served with a show in front of my eyes where everyone is breathing down on it. I feel if you're an extrovert this experience would be something that may resonate with you.

Scricciola Brown

Oct 18, 2022

Lots of rice, little meat or fish too expensive for what you get but once in a lifetime to try

Robert Intelisano

Oct 17, 2022

Great family dinner celebrating my nephew returning home from the U of Michigan engineering school. Rupak gave us a show and perfectly cooked my filet mignon, veggies and fried rice!

Elizabeth Litwin

Oct 16, 2022

To start, the food was just ok. It lacked in seasoning and flavor. The steak was a very cheap quality and our waiter was terrible. He didn’t come the whole time after originally taking our orders to ask how we were doing so we were almost choking with no water or soda refills while we ate and the food was really dry. I had to chase down another waiter who claimed this wasn’t his table and left but when I chased the same waiter down again later on, he finally got the manager who did absolutely nothing to help us other than get our original waiter who ran away from me when I was once again trying to order a soda and had a horrible attitude the rest of the time and when we finally were able to get sodas, they were of terrible quality, flat, just gross. I will never go back there again. There are way better hibachi places in the city.

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Questions & Answers

Do they serve lunch?

Barbara B | Oct 21, 2021
Christiana Long | Oct 21, 2021

Yes

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Do you have to do reservations for this restaurant?

Nicole Contreras | Oct 22, 2018
Kandi Rose | Oct 22, 2018

No you don't need reservations, but it is definitely better to have them a shorter wait.

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What if it’s only 2 people can they cook in front of just them 2 only ?

JayD | Oct 22, 2019
VEE S | Oct 22, 2019

They will initially try to pair you with other diners to fill the table of 8-10 people. But they will cook in front of smaller numbers if they don't have enough people.

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What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Oct 21, 2022
sharod price | Oct 21, 2021

That have outdoor dining and take out

are you open on Christmas day and what hours

Ronald Cancellieri | Oct 22, 2019
Seb Kenton | Oct 22, 2019

Normal operating hours on Christmas Day, 1130 am to 11pm

Hi could you walk with ur cake if you have one?

Odessa Ashby | Oct 22, 2018
Odessa Ashby | Oct 22, 2018

Oh ok thank you guys very much.

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Is it pricey

Katrina Smith | Oct 22, 2018
RGT - Gracia [DMC] | Oct 22, 2018

I think not really pricey

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Is this a rooftop restaurant

Jeff Laundry | Oct 22, 2018
Eimy Portes | Oct 21, 2020

no

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How can I join the birthday club

Joseph Cole | Oct 22, 2018
neha khanna | Oct 22, 2018

You can enroll online, and they will send you a voucher a week before the birthday month through email. This voucher can be used towards $30 once during the entire birthday month from Monday to Thursday.

How much per person?

Raymond Yee | Oct 22, 2018
Boobieboop Brown | Oct 22, 2018

It depends what menu u order from

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Do they have parking

Mr. William | Oct 14, 2022
Richard Blumberg Ackermann | Oct 14, 2022

Yes, at nearby parking lot.

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Do they sell the mugs

Phyllis Mcduffie | Jun 23, 2022
Luz Velez | Jun 23, 2022

So sorry I don't know food is real good but it's very pricey. Also dey add their tip to 20%. Jus to let u know.. just two adults and a child my bill was $220 dats crazyyyy

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Can I show a negative covid test instead of a vaccination card?

Sharon McPherson | Mar 25, 2022
Shawn Canty | Mar 25, 2022

Not sure. But they did ask to see people's vaccination cards.

Do they have free parking

Dess Auténtica | Feb 23, 2022
Nora Tee | Feb 23, 2022

No, there's a parking lot near by.

Are they still giving out birthday promotions? We did not get one for my husband's b'day this week.

jeanne friedman | Oct 21, 2021
selena “Lena” smith | Oct 21, 2021

I was told, if you renewed through Chef's table last year, you can use your coupon/promotion this year. Next year the 56th street location in NYC WILL NOT accept birthday promotions.

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Do you need vaccination?

Kandysshopp | Oct 21, 2021
Michael Stolow | Oct 21, 2021

Yes, at every NYC restaurant

Is it expensive?

Angel Martinez | Oct 21, 2021
Ridgoberto Rivera | Oct 21, 2021

Yes

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Do they have outdoor dining?

Shannon Dumpson | Oct 21, 2020
Nyeesha Ashley | Oct 21, 2020

Yes must have a reservation

Is the food halal

Rojina Parvin | Oct 21, 2020
Chris Marges (JamJam) | Oct 21, 2020

No. It is American/Tepanyaki, its a Japanese fusion restaurant that they cook in front of you.

When will you reopen again?

Lance Darby | Oct 22, 2019
Mila M | Oct 22, 2019

Google their phone number & give them directly a call. This place is AWESOME. Superior quality of food. Everything is fresh & cooked right in front of you + cooking show included, excellent customer service, friendly employees, oriental interior design, clean restrooms, private party rooms available. It's definitely worth your money. I been there a few times and I have never been disappointed.👌👌👌❤ IT'S A DESTINATION TO VISIT FOR SURE ! ☝️👍👍👍🙂

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How many people can sit at a hibachi table?

Dianne Powell | Oct 22, 2019
Darrell Duncan Jr | Oct 22, 2019

8 comfortably but yeah you can squeeze in 10

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is it possible to have steak gluten free and dairy free

Nina Saslove | Oct 22, 2019
David Nidus | Oct 22, 2019

They cook it right in front of you. They will season it as you want. I myself got it without butter, they used oil. If there's something you don't want just tell them to leave it off. It does traditionally come with things like rice that you may have to do without.

It was my birthday dinner party of 7 benihana surely has change because the chefs i saw last night was not Japanese at all the food was different not in a good way and price was crazy left there still hungry

Vamp Besty | Oct 22, 2019
Maureen W. | Oct 22, 2019

Our chef wasnt Japanese either but I can surely say, he made it with lots of love because we were all content...we even took our left overs home. It is definitely pricey but was worth it for us

Is there parking near this location?

JoVita Hicks | Oct 22, 2019
Richele Lewis-Reece | Oct 22, 2019

Paid parking only

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IT'S. Do I need to book?

Ana Carvalho | Oct 22, 2018
Sabrina Torres | Oct 22, 2018

If it's on the weekend, you need to book, it's ok during the week

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Is there Parking nearby

Davone Johnson | Oct 22, 2018
Simon Markowski | Oct 22, 2018

Paid parking garages are around Central Park

Is there parking?

Roksana Begum | Oct 22, 2018
Rob Gustafson | Oct 22, 2018

There are several parking garages within east walking distance

When I go to the restaurant, do they have tables or do we get to sit and watch the show?

Cristopher Martinez | Oct 22, 2018
LM Marsh | Oct 22, 2018

The show is at your table. Each table holds 8-10 people, so parties are sometimes put together.

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Can you walk in or have to call to make an appointment

Daisy Brown | Oct 22, 2018
Oshea Richards | Oct 22, 2018

If they didn't say it enough ....MAKE RESERVATIONS!! but u can still walk in

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Can you do birthday parties

THIS IS J&L | Oct 22, 2018
Kay Kardash | Oct 22, 2018

How much was it

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Is there parking available on the premises?

Jim B. | Oct 22, 2018
Adiva M. | Oct 22, 2018

No, there is a parking lot next door but you've got to pay to park there.

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i wanna grab dinner here, whats the prices.

Jada Boone | Oct 22, 2018
Sandra Sandifer | Oct 22, 2018

Reasonable prices for lunch. Very good lunch menu selection also.

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Is it expensive

Wise Chatroom | Oct 22, 2018
Steven L | Oct 22, 2018

The prices are decent, not cheap. All depends on if you're a drinker or not. The prices can escalate rather quick with alcoholic beverages.

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In one section or table how many seats are available?

Ismayri Bueno | Oct 22, 2018
Shawna Christie | Oct 22, 2018

We were 3, shared a table with another family of 4.

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What is the attire to eat at this restaurant. Is it formal or casual

Theresa Guisti | Oct 22, 2018
Katrina Shirer | Oct 22, 2018

You can where what you want....just not your bday suit....

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Have a group of 88 March 14th. What woud be a price

Kathy Rogers | Oct 22, 2018
Matt Root | Oct 22, 2018

That question should probably be posed directly to the restaurant rather than to the Google community.

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What train is around the corner

Rikisha Scott | Oct 22, 2018
Ely Manic | Oct 22, 2018

The F train

Do you seat parties over 20 People for a birthday, and if so does the restaurant do rsvp?

Jonniece Howard | Oct 22, 2018
Ely Manic | Oct 22, 2018

It does, but you'll have to book a reservation

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How I can ask that with the dessert sing Happy Birthday to my husband

24 Spam | Oct 22, 2017
Lehadyah Mann | Oct 22, 2018

You tell them we have a birthday to celebrate out loud but if you want it to be a surprise tell them their ear.

Was wondering if I can bring a cake from an outside bakery to celebrate a birthday

Siomara Acevedo | Oct 22, 2017
Boobieboop Brown | Oct 22, 2017

Yes cake balloons u can bring them both

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How much are tbey prices

Eric Davis | Oct 22, 2017
Numonet | Oct 22, 2017

Pricing depends on whether you're having lunch (about $25 per person) or dinner there. Both are equally fabulous with larger options for dinner. Their website will give you exact pricing.

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Do you still serve that giant cocktail in a fish bowl?

A Google User | Oct 22, 2017
Valeriya Pomygalski | Oct 22, 2017

No they don't lol

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