Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
Benihana - Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee, WI

Benihana - Milwaukee, WI

3.6
3.6
762 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese
850 N Plankinton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
At Benihana in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, our food is not only cooked it’s choreographed. Our chefs will have you craving for more as they slice and dice your meal before your eyes. Highly skilled and well-trained, your personal chef will entertain you as they cook such favorites as steak, chicken, seafood and fresh vegetables in traditional Japanese style on a hibachi table.

Restaurants you may also like

View all

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 762 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.6
3.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 3.6Service
  • 3.4Ambience
  • 3.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Milwaukee

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Milwaukee offers a lively dining experience with "great food, great drinks," and entertaining hibachi chefs. While some note the restaurant's "outdated" ambiance and service delays, others rave about "fantastic" chefs and "delicious" food. For those seeking a fun meal, it remains a popular choice despite some mixed reviews.
762 Reviews
  1. Keisha

    Milwaukee1 review

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    It was my son's birthday & we were on vacation from New Orleans, LA. First time in Milwaukee & this one of the worst restaurant experiences we've had in a long time. We handle the situation with grace but would never visit again, especially if this is the 1st impression of Benihana. I strongly recommend somewhere else to go.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Mary

    Milwaukee1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We chose this restaurant to celebrate our friends birthdays. There was a total of 8 at our table. When our chef started putting the cooked vegetables on people's plates, my husband and I were the last ones to be served and we got very little vegetables. My husband got 2 pieces of onion and 2 or 3 pieces of zuchinni while others got a larger helping. Not distributed very evenly. My helping was not much more than that. I was very surprised at that. I had scallops and they were cooked perfect. My husband had the filet mignon which he asked for medium rare. It was well done. Not the experience we expected for all the hype we heard. Not sure if we'll be returning.

    Is this helpful?

  3. amy

    Milwaukee2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The kiddos had a great time, but would definitely limit menu options if hosting a teen party again. And for the amount we paid for the 10 meals- every guest should received ice cream, not just the birthday girl. But the (10) 14y/olds had an amazing time!

    Is this helpful?

  4. Marina

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    For the money you spend, you might as well go to a place that will at least provide decent service. Our waitress forgot everything, remembered she forgot, and still closed our bill without giving us part of our order. Additionally, the spicy crunchy rice appetizers we ordered were really poor quality. The hibachi chefs were awesome. But that was about it. Last time at this place for us.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Andrea

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The service was fine. The food was below average compared to other hibachi restaurants I’ve been to/compared to other restaurants in general. I ordered a medium rare steak, it was served well done. Honestly an underwhelming experience. A few of our stomach’s felt funny after eating. I didn’t hate my experience, but I would definitely never recommend this restaurant to anyone and I will never go back.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Scott

    Phoenix1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Good food Ambience and menus are from 1972. People were nice and the taste of the food made up for it

    Is this helpful?

  7. Alec VIP

    Milwaukee11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a fun time at Benihana! The food was good and so was the service. The place is pretty outdated so you aren’t going to get a glamorous dining experience, but it was still an enjoyable time and I’m glad we decided to book our group here.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Neely

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was fantastic!! Food was wonderful. A great way to spend my birthday!

    Is this helpful?

  9. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The overall experience was par. We had a party of 8 for a birthday celebration. Our server had forgot numerous things, including the dessert for the young birthday girl. The chef was not interactive and barely said a word to the party! In my eyes, that is part of what you pay for when dining hibachi. He also kept screwing up who got what meat, and how to prepare it. Not sure if it was his first few days or just not into doing his job. Super disappointing for what you paid for it! No need to go back there! Much better hibachi experiences around town!

    Is this helpful?

  10. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Drinks were delicious and food was awesome. It’s so much fun to watch!

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Benihana - Milwaukee, WI offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 270-0890.

Benihana - Milwaukee, WI is rated 3.6 stars by 762 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Wisconsin
  4. Milwaukee
  5. Milwaukee

Make a reservation


Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Benihana - Milwaukee, WI

850 N Plankinton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo