Benihana

I’ve heard many good things about this place. We were excited to go. However, it seems as if this establishment has fallen from its former glory. Our visit was mostly “show” and a little “go”. If it wasn’t for the exceptional service from our server and the hibachi cook, our visit would have been a total loss. Sadly disappointed. The place looks run down, it’s small inside. Things felt a little drab and not so clean. The atmosphere wasn’t refreshing. This place needs a serious remodel. I really want this place to win and be restored to its former glory. Hopefully that will happen soon.

Experience has been hit and miss when I've visited but the food is fairly consistent in taste. We had Masa as our chef today who has been with the resturant for a long time and is always amazing. Our waitress was good and attentive. All items ordered were prepared correctly and wad timely. I will comment that they don't have Happy Hour on weekends regardless of the time of day which is unfortunate.

Cane in last night Friday 11/11/22 for 630 pm reservations. We were seated by 645 pm. I had my 2 year old with us and I was not offered a high chair, I had to scan the room and go get it myself. After the waitress( my receipt says her name was Mars) seen me over bringing it she said she could go get it...too late for that. So she took our drink order and appetizer order, I asked if I could order my son's chicken tenders before the chef came out and she said No because the chef cooks everything at the table. The chef (Mariana) did not bring a deep fryer???? but she was nice, she was engaging, and she was considerate that I had a toddler and she made him his noodles first. So we all get our food...all 5 courses and the chef notices they still have not brought my son his chicken tenders. So we agree to have them taken off the bill, I told my server they never brought them and she also agreed to have then taken off of my bill....but minutes later..what happens.... another server ( the one