1200 5th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101View Map
(206) 682-4686
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Knife-wielding chefs put on a show at this communal Japanese grill.

At Benihana, we cook your meal from scratch right at your table. First, the ingredients are laid out before you: fresh garden vegetables, succulent shrimp and lobster, and Benihana's legendary lean and tender steaks. The chef then takes suggestions as he cooks, and everyone gets their meal exactly as they like it - the way you'd eat at home. For more than 30 years, Benihana has been cooking the freshest food in the most welcoming way. We call it cooking for friends.

Groups of all sizes enjoy the lively atmosphere of Benihana where experienced teppan chefs display their culinary skills and wit at the famous hibachi tables. Benihana's unique and entertaining style of cooking will make any gathering a party. Banquet area available for larger groups up to 48.

In Short
Benihana started out as a tiny four-table restaurant in New York City's theater district before becoming an international chain. Diners sit around large tables where chefs ostentatiously chop, slice, stir-fry and grill. Entree options are simple--shrimp, chicken, steak and scallops--and preparation is uniform. Every entree comes with a similar stock of sides: green tea, rice, onion soup, shrimp appetizer, iceberg lettuce drizzled with dressing and sauteed vegetables.