Benihana - Cincinnati, OH

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   MaggieS

   Cincinnati

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall4food5service5ambience4

   Chef was entertaining. Food was delicious. You get a lot of food which helps justify the price. If you have a small party, you will be sat with strangers. We had a lovely time.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Unspecified

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   The soup was cold and for how much the bill cost the portions was small and our cook had a attitude and he was slamming food everywhere we will not be back

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   OpenTable Diner

   Cincinnati

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had a table of 9 for a birthday celebration, with a big order and the server got everything down precisely and the cool did a fantastic job as well, getting it all prepared. The food was extremely delicious as usual.

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   MCincyKY

   Cincinnati

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall3food4service2ambience2

   Chef was great! Server acted inconvenienced by having to serve. Bathroom was disgusting. Why is there a security guard? Looks like the place is falling apart. But the food was good!

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   Patches

   Cincinnati

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall3food5service5ambience3

   Air vents don’t work over cooking area also , to cold,to hot, heating and A/ C System seems to be shot, the wait time is far to long to eat. 2 plus hours or more is normal with a reservation

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6. RO

   RuthO

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 22 March 2023

   overall2food2service3ambience3

   Reservations at 6:45 chef did not get to the table until 8 My husband got the wrong steak Have loved the restaurant for many years, was excited to take my grandkids, was a little disappointed

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7. TD

   TomDonna

   Las Vegas

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 22 March 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Food wise, one of the best meals we’ve had at this restaurant. Orlando the chef did a fantastic job, and Ian was very attentive. The only real complaint is the tacky air filter machines. Not a huge deal, just tacky.

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   FeliciaW

   Cincinnati

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on 21 March 2023

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   The staff was friendly and the chef was accommodating

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   Smitty

   Cincinnati

   2 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 18 March 2023

   overall3food4service3ambience3

   Food and service was good but wait time based on reservation time is too long. Had 4:00 reservation but seated at 5:00

   Benihana - Cincinnati, OHResponded on 22 March 2023Dear Smitty, thank you for your feedback! We are sorry for the long wait time you endured during your last visit. We understand that your time is valuable and we are deeply sorry for the inconvenience this has caused you. Please feel free to contact us with further details regarding this experience by visiting our Contact Us page on our website.

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    Serpico

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 March 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2

    The food is good but not great like it always was. For the price, I expect a lot more. 5 people and total bill with a 22% tip as I will always take care of the staff came out at $407. Steak and shrimp and one child. I would have rather spent my money at Jeff Ruby. This place smells and is not updated at all. They just need to close this place to save their reputation. This was our last visit. Not a very safe neighborhood either. Very disappointed overall.

    Benihana - Cincinnati, OHResponded on 22 March 2023Dear Serpico, we hope you accept our sincerest apologies for your recent experience with us. Please know your feedback is important to us and we’re sorry to hear you’ve had such a frustrating experience. Please feel free to reach out to our team directly by visiting our Contact Us page on our website.

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11. NN

    NoNick

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 March 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2

    Not worth the money. Not even close. Averaged $70/person after tax and tip, for what amounts to a glorified stir fry.

    Benihana - Cincinnati, OHResponded on 21 March 2023Dear NoNick, on behalf of our team here at Benihana, we would like to sincerely apologize for your recent visit with us. With your feedback, we look forward to improving the guest experience and would like to thank you for taking the time to share your review with us. If you would like to get in touch with our team, please do so via the Contact Us page on our website.

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    FredR

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 March 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience5

    Chef was excellent. Food was excellent. Table service was slow.

    Benihana - Cincinnati, OHResponded on 17 March 2023Dear FredR, thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We are sorry for the inconvenience and we hope to see you again soon!

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    BarbaraC

    Cincinnati

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 14 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The cook was really nice and the food was great! The manager was really nice and accommodating. Every thing was very good

    Benihana - Cincinnati, OHResponded on 16 March 2023Hi BarbaraC, thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review of your experience. We are pleased to hear that our team made your experience pleasant and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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    MichaelY

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 March 2023

    overall1food5service3ambience1

    Hostess staff was rude and wouldn’t offer any explanations to our questions, only cited that our requests are against policy. The manager, Toby, took the time to listen and explain and ultimately sat our two parties near each other with the caveat that we now get the automatic 18% gratuity charge. The food was great as always. We visit it 2-3 times a year because we love the food but the service at this location is lacking.

    Benihana - Cincinnati, OHResponded on 15 March 2023Dear MichaelY, we hope you accept our sincerest apologies for your recent experience with us. Please know your feedback is important to us and we’re sorry to hear you’ve had such a frustrating experience. Please feel free to reach out to our team directly by visiting our Contact Us page on our website.

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    MyiyaC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 March 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience3

    We waited 2 hours before the chef came out! The food was great but waiting 2 hours is ridiculous!

    Benihana - Cincinnati, OHResponded on 14 March 2023Dear MyiyaC, on behalf of Benihana, we would like to offer our sincere apologies for the long wait time you endured during your last visit. We understand that your time is valuable and we are deeply sorry for the inconvenience this has caused you. Please feel free to contact us with further details regarding this experience by visiting our Contact Us page on our website.

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 March 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience1

    Made reservations. But still waited 45 minutes to get seated. And then waited another 45 minutes until the chef came to cook our food. With having 2 small children spending 3 hours in a restaurant is a tall order. The food was just ok, I've have better hibachi. Overall, an absolute night killer.

    Benihana - Cincinnati, OHResponded on 14 March 2023Dear Guest, on behalf of Benihana, we would like to offer our sincere apologies for the long wait time you endured during your last visit. We understand that your time is valuable and we are deeply sorry for the inconvenience this has caused you. Please feel free to contact us with further details regarding this experience by visiting our Contact Us page on our website.

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My wife and I were seated with a very nice family and the entire night was relaxing and fun.

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18. MR

    MarkR

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience1

    We spent an hour in the lobby before even getting sitted at the table and then another 20 minutes before anyone offered the drinks. They were totally overbooked and didn’t offer any compliments for it. The food was good but waiting and service were unacceptable.

    Benihana - Cincinnati, OHResponded on 13 March 2023Dear MarkR, on behalf of Benihana, we would like to offer our sincere apologies for the long wait time you endured during your last visit. We understand that your time is valuable and we are deeply sorry for the inconvenience this has caused you. Please feel free to contact us with further details regarding this experience by visiting our Contact Us page on our website.

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19. AL

    AmyL

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2

    Food was OK. Have been to other hibachi that you get way more food for the price and tastes better. Wait was long for a chef, even with reservation. Would drive the extra time for other options. Won’t go back.

    Benihana - Cincinnati, OHResponded on 14 March 2023Dear AmyL, on behalf of Benihana, we would like to offer our sincere apologies for the long wait time you endured during your last visit. We understand that your time is valuable and we are deeply sorry for the inconvenience this has caused you. Please feel free to contact us with further details regarding this experience by visiting our Contact Us page on our website.

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20. K

    Kamy

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4

    Overall, my experience with Cincinnati Benihana’s was trash. I’ve been to Benihana‘s all over the United States, and this one was the lowest rank in my opinion. The portions were really small in the plating wasn’t appetizing very sloppy. And the hibachi table experience was mediocre. I went there to celebrate my brother’s 13th birthday. He and his friends had never experienced hibachi and I’m like oh Benihana is known for hibachi. I should’ve chosen a random hibachi place in Cincinnati versus spending $300 for garbage.

    Benihana - Cincinnati, OHResponded on 14 March 2023Dear Kamy , we’re truly sorry to hear about this experience during your special occasion. Please allow us a chance to make things right by reaching out to our team directly through our Contact Us page on our website.

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    We had reservations for 4 at 7:00 PM and finally got our salad and soup at a little after 8:00pm! After that everything went smoothly. The food was great. The chef was ok not as flamboyant as others I’ve had. But he cooked everything to this right temperature!

    Benihana - Cincinnati, OHResponded on 16 March 2023Dear Guest, thank you so much for choosing to dine with us! We would like to offer our sincere apologies for the long wait time you endured during your last visit. We understand that your time is valuable and we are deeply sorry for the inconvenience this has caused you. Please feel free to contact us with further details regarding this experience by visiting our Contact Us page on our website.

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 March 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience3

    Everything was mediocre until I received the check. They snuck a “service fee” onto the check. This is a dirty trick. In the end the sever ultimately pays by not receiving a better tip. I would avoid this place because of this unanticipated fee. The food costs are already insane and then you add this. I’ll be sure to spread the word to avoid this place.

    Benihana - Cincinnati, OHResponded on 14 March 2023Dear Guest, thank you for taking the time to write this, and for pointing out these issues. We work hard to give all of our guests a great experience, and we want to keep improving. Please accept our apologies and feel free to contact us with further details regarding this experience by visiting our Contact Us page on our website.

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23. CQ

    CinciQ

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 March 2023

    overall2food3service5ambience2

    Food was overpriced but tasty. The chef was anything but exciting to watch which was disappointing:/

    Benihana - Cincinnati, OHResponded on 10 March 2023Dear CinciQ, thank you for posting a review and we’re sorry to hear that your experience was not up to standards. If you wish to contact us with further details regarding this experience, you may reach us by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website.

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24. MQ

    MichelleQ

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 March 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience1

    Outdated , service was so so. Not exciting at all.

    Benihana - Cincinnati, OHResponded on 9 March 2023Dear MichelleQ, we’re sorry to hear about your disappointment with us and we would like to thank you for sharing your feedback. If you wish to contact us with further details regarding this experience, you may reach us by visiting our Contact Us page on our website.

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25. BW

    BrendaW

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Birthday celebration. Food was exceptional.

    Benihana - Cincinnati, OHResponded on 9 March 2023Dear BrendaW, thank you for choosing to celebrate your special occasion with us! We are pleased to hear that you fully enjoyed your experience!

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved my waiter! She was so sweet & patient with great energy!

    Benihana - Cincinnati, OHResponded on 10 March 2023Dear Guest, your feedback is appreciated. We are pleased to hear we were able to create a great memory for you!

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 6 March 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    Food was not what i remember, yum sauce wasn’t very good. My son ordered a spicy chicken but got spicy shrimp. The server was new and hit the wrong button. The prices are crazy for what you really get. Maybe I’m just over the whole smelling like food after you leave the restaurant type of places.

    Benihana - Cincinnati, OHResponded on 8 March 2023Dear Guest, thank you for taking the time to get in touch. We're sorry to hear that your experience wasn’t as expected. We try our very best to make every experience positive, therefore, your feedback is very important to us. If you wish to contact us with further details regarding this experience, you may reach us by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website.

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 March 2023

    overall1food5service2ambience1

    I made a reservation for my birthday and had to wait 2 hours to be seated. I kept getting told 20 more mins after the first hour passed. It was very disappointing as it was a special day and it was ruined by bad service

    Benihana - Cincinnati, OHResponded on 7 March 2023Dear Guest, on behalf of our team here at Benihana we would like to sincerely apologize for the negative experience you encountered, especially while celebrating a special occasion. If you would like to get in touch with our team, please do so via the Contact Us page on our website so we can properly address your concerns.

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29. G

    Geronimo

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 February 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience1

    It’s been approximately four years since the last time we have been

    Benihana - Cincinnati, OHResponded on 1 March 2023Dear Geronimo, thank you for leaving a review. We’re sorry to hear that we weren’t able to provide you with the best experience possible but we look forward to having you again! If you wish to contact us with further details regarding this experience, you may reach us by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website.

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30. KT

    KTKJohn

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 February 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3

    Our reservations were for 4:30 PM. We did not get sat at a table until 5 PM and are cooked did not show up to the cooking table until 6 PM. We didn’t get finished eating until 6:45 PM so for a 4:30 reservation it took 2 hours and 15 minutes for us to have dinner. Portions were a lot smaller, the fried rice that we’re paying an arm and a leg for now, they don’t even fully filled the bowl up. You get 6 pieces of zucchini, and the service was just horrible.

    Benihana - Cincinnati, OHResponded on 1 March 2023KTKJohn, thank you for taking the time to write this, and for pointing out these issues. We work hard to give all of our guests a great experience, and we want to keep improving. Please accept our apologies and feel free to contact us with further details regarding this experience by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website.

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 February 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience1

    Had reservations at 8:30, got there and it was an hour wait!! Then we didn’t eat till 11:15 !! I will never in my life go back I’ll go to SAKE

    Benihana - Cincinnati, OHResponded on 28 February 2023Dear Guest, thank you for taking the time to write this, and for pointing out these issues. We work hard to give all of our guests a great experience, and we want to keep improving. Please accept our apologies and feel free to contact us with further details regarding this experience by visiting our Contact Us page on our website.

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    LolaPop

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 February 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2

    30 minute wait after reservation time. Took about 2 hours to dine.

    Benihana - Cincinnati, OHResponded on 3 March 2023Hi LolaPop, We are sorry that you are disappointed but appreciate your feedback. We are committed to providing you with a great experience and hope you give us another chance in the future. If you wish to contact us with further details regarding this experience, You may reach us by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 February 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience1

    The waitress was not attentive at all. Rarely asked for refill or anything else for that matter. The chef was great, food was good but way TOO many onions! Next time we will go the better local hibachi than this over priced dump!

    Benihana - Cincinnati, OHResponded on 28 February 2023Dear Guest, please know we understand your concern and we apologize for your experience. It’s important to us that our guests are more than satisfied and we would like the opportunity to earn your trust. Please feel free to reach out to our team by visiting our Contact Us page on our website.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 February 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    We celebrated a 13 year old birthday party last Saturday.

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    VickyB

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Always delicious food. Chef was only somewhat enjoyable. Prices had increased to almost double in the last couple years, but still love it.

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 February 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    Benihana has always been one of my favorite places to eat for all occasions and the food has always been delicious!! However, the last few years it’s just not been the same since new management took over.

    Benihana - Cincinnati, OHResponded on 3 March 2023Dear Guest, your feedback is appreciated. We are pleased to hear we were able to create a great memory for you!

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 23 February 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience3

    It was good food as always, but the wait was so long. The reservation was for 6:30, but I didn’t even begin to eat until around 7:30. I know it cannot be helped because of staffing issues. Still the food was good and the chef was very skilled.

    Benihana - Cincinnati, OHResponded on 7 March 2023Dear Guest, on behalf of Benihana, we would like to offer our sincere apologies for the long wait time you endured during your last visit. We understand that your time is valuable and we are deeply sorry for the inconvenience this has caused you. Please feel free to contact us with further details regarding this experience by visiting our Contact Us page on our website.

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    DScott

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 February 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2

    My best friend and I would always go to Benihana for our birthdays. The fried rice was always hot, and the hibachi chicken would be fabulous. On our last visit, the chef was unprepared for his cooking experience with us. The server was overwhelmed with the request of customers because the restaurant was short of staff. The food was cooked in the wrong order: the main entree was cooked first, then the fried rice. This made our main entree cold. The price for the fried rice and main entree is overpriced, and the ambiance of having a Japanese restaurant experience has disappeared. We will not be back again.

    Benihana - Cincinnati, OHResponded on 28 February 2023Dear DScott, on behalf of our team here at Benihana we would like to sincerely apologize for the negative experience you encountered, especially while celebrating a special occasion. If you would like to get in touch with our team, please do so via the Contact Us page on our website so we can properly address your concerns.

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39. JT

    JackieTB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 February 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience2

    Listen everyone knows the food at Benihana is still FIRE! We love it! The facilities are really getting out of control. When is a renovation planned.

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40. DJ

    DwightJ

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 February 2023

    overall1food4service4ambience2

    had a 3:00 reservation, everyone was there by 3:00, was told due to being busy it would be 15 to 20 minutes before being seated. well we were seated at 3:45, soup and salad came in a reasonable time, but chef didn't come until 4:45, it was after 6:00 before we got out.

    Benihana - Cincinnati, OHResponded on 22 February 2023Dear valued guest, thank you for posting a review and we’re sorry to hear that your experience was not up to standards. If you wish to contact us with further details regarding this experience, you may reach us by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website. Please click on “Leave Feedback About A Recent Visit To Benihana SUBMIT FEEDBACK “

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