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Benihana

242 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134-5908
305-567-2009
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Ranked #119 of 221 restaurants in Coral Gables
Cuisines: Japanese
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- 10 Mar 2013
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Miami
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39 reviews 39 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

One makes reservations to attempt to avoid the hassle of simply walking in and waiting. But how long must you wait if you do have reservations??? Especially on a Saturday night at a popular venue I will give a half hour spread. Beyond that, I take the position that they either don't care or they arent paying attention. We had... More

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Toronto
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85 reviews 85 reviews
44 restaurant reviews
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

We have been to a few Benihanas around Fla and this one was very good. Considering it was New Years eve the place was very crowded but they were right on top of things and very organized. The food was REALLY good and the "performance" by our chef did NOT disappoint. We had made reservations well in advance and they... More

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Homestead, Florida
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54 reviews 54 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2012

I have to say that I have been to the original Benihana in North Bay Village and even the old one on Kendall Drive and US 1 and had a great time, so why would the Coral Gables one be any different, right? WRONG!! Lets start with as we sat down my son took his paper napkin (yes paper!) and... More

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Miami, Florida
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14 restaurant reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2012

We went a couple of days ago for a birthday. When I called in advance, I let them know about the birthday. It took us a whole hour for the chef to finally start cooking! Other kids at our table were falling asleep! We had to ask our chef for a glass of water because our server was not attending... More

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Coral Gables, Florida
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31 reviews 31 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2012

I was accompanied by my wife, the restaurant sent me a promotional invitation for my birthday . Had to be Monday through Thursday, we arrived at 7:20 pm We were greeted politely and waiting time was 25 minutes. We share with 6 people, which is usual, but our waiting time was almost one and half hour to start the preparation... More

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Reno, Nevada
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19 reviews 19 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2012

It's perfect for a group dinner because of the interaction with the chefs. Their entertaining ways of cooking fried rice in the shape of a heart and making it beat for you never gets old. If you're just a couple for dinner, give it a try and you never know who you might end up sitting next to. Dinners come... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

Been to this location over a dozen times and always the treat it is expected to be. The host staff is pleasant and welcoming. The wait staff is very courteous and attentive and the chefs are entertaining to say the least. Food is slightly over priced but well worth it given the ambiance this place provides. Reservations are highly recommended,... More

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Miami, Florida
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2012

This is a great place to go for happy hour - the food and drink prices were good. We had dinner in the bar area so that one of us could have the FREE birthday meal (30dollar value) and the other could take advantage of the happy hour prices. Overall it was just okay. We haven't had dinner in the... More

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Miami, Florida
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30 reviews 30 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2012

Everytime we enjoy a meal at the Coral Gables Benihana, it's always the same. Great service, wonderful Chef's, and a tasty meal. Maybe we get great service because we already know the staff and are nice to the Chef's, don't know. I do know, the food is always great and the friend rice is the best around. Go with your... More

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Senior Contributor
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30 restaurant reviews
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2012

Benihana's food is great the service and bartender are not its best qualities.

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