Benihana - Chicago (John Hancock)
Benihana’s Gold Coast location is all about the theatrical hibachi experience: chefs like Alexis and Ardis entertain tables with dazzling knife work while serving delicious, hot meals in an upbeat setting that families and groups enjoy. Regulars frequently praise personable, efficient servers such as Kailey and Ivy, though several guests report severe service delays, reservation issues, and inconsistent food and cleanliness.
What 6,641 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“It was our last day here in Chicago, and we made the most of it by enjoying an amazing dinner. Huge thanks to Chef Ardis for giving us such an incredible dining experience and truly outstanding service, easily more than 5 stars!”
“Our chef was Ardis and he made such good food that my son finished it! It was an amazing time in Chicago with my family! Benihana was a good place to be!”
“Ardis is great! Very fun and interactive and very attentive”
“The restaurant was wonderful! Our server Kailey really made the experience, and the food was delicious!”
“Kailey was the best server I’ve EVER had! She’s charming, efficient, and knowledgeable! I think I’m in love with her! Kailey - call me !”
“Chef Alexis absolutely made our night! The food was amazing but the show Alexis put on for us was top notch!! Thank you so much for everything Alexis. Top tier 👌🏼”
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