Benihana Near Me — Find Locations & Hours (2026)
How to find the closest Benihana restaurant, what to expect when you go, and which states have the most locations.
Searching for “Benihana near me” is the first step to a great teppanyaki night out. Benihana operates around 100 restaurants across the United States (plus a handful of international locations), concentrated in major metro areas. The fastest way to find your closest restaurant — with its address, phone number, hours and online reservations — is the official location finder at benihana.com/locations.
This guide explains how to use the locator, which states have the most Benihana restaurants, what to know before your first visit, and how the experience differs between the main dining room (teppanyaki tables) and the sushi bar and lounge areas.
How to Find a Benihana Near You
- Open the official locator at benihana.com/locations.
- Enter your city, state or ZIP code — the finder lists nearby restaurants with distance.
- Click a location for its address, phone number, hours of operation and a link to make reservations.
- Call ahead for large parties (typically 6+), holidays and weekends — teppanyaki tables seat about 8 and fill fast.
You can also search Google Maps for “Benihana near me” to see ratings, photos and current busy times, but always confirm hours on the official site or by phone before heading out.
States With the Most Benihana Locations
Benihana’s footprint is heaviest in states with large metro areas. The highest concentrations are typically found in:
- California — the most locations, spread across Los Angeles, San Diego, the Bay Area and beyond
- Florida — strong presence in Miami, Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville
- Texas — Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio
- New York / New Jersey — including the historic first-restaurant region
- Illinois, Georgia, Arizona and Nevada — multiple locations each
Smaller states may have just one location (or none), in which case the locator will show the nearest option — sometimes a drive, but fans will tell you it is worth it for a special occasion.
What to Expect on Your First Visit
A first Benihana visit is different from a normal restaurant meal. You will be seated at a large teppanyaki grill table shared with other parties (about 8 seats). Your chef cooks everything to order right in front of you — expect the famous onion volcano, flying shrimp tricks and lots of audience participation. Dinner is multi-course: soup, salad, shrimp appetizer, vegetables and your chosen protein with rice.
Prefer a quieter meal? The sushi bar and lounge offer the full sushi menu, appetizers and cocktails without the communal grill table. Dress code is casual to smart-casual — no formal wear required.
Benihana To-Go and Delivery Near You
Can’t dine in? Most Benihana locations offer online ordering for pickup, and many partner with delivery apps. Family bundles — hibachi chicken, steak or shrimp packs that feed four — are a popular to-go option for feeding a crowd at home. Check your local restaurant’s page on the official site for ordering links. See also our Family Meals & To-Go guide.
Tips for Visiting
- Make a reservation for Friday and Saturday nights — walk-in waits can exceed an hour. See our reservations guide.
- Check hours before you go — lunch and dinner hours differ, and holiday hours change. See Benihana Hours.
- Join The Chef’s Table email club before your birthday month for a birthday reward.
- Parking is usually free at suburban locations; downtown spots may use validated garages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Conclusion
Finding a Benihana near you takes less than a minute with the official locator. Book ahead for weekends, check your location’s hours, and decide whether you want the full teppanyaki show or a relaxed sushi-bar meal — either way, you are in for a memorable night.
