Benihana - San Mateo

At Benihana, we create unforgettable Japanese dining experiences with teppanyaki-style cooking right at your table. Since 1964, our chefs have served fresh, flavorful steak, seafood, and vegetables with entertaining flair. With locations across the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America, Benihana is perfect for family dinners, date nights, and celebrations. Enjoy a meal that’s both delicious and entertaining.

Benihana - San Mateo is a japanese in San Mateo, California. It is listed at 2204 Bridgepointe Pkwy, San Mateo, CA 94404, which places it among the local businesses of San Mateo that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Google also lists it under teppanyaki restaurant, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.

This group covers Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Indian and other Asian cuisines that are not Chinese, and the etiquette varies by kitchen. Japanese and Korean restaurants often take reservations for dinner and may add a service charge for large groups; Thai and Vietnamese spots are usually walk-in and quick-turnover. Spice levels are frequently adjustable on request at Thai, Indian and Sichuan-adjacent menus, so say if you want it mild or hot. Korean BBQ restaurants typically charge per person for all-you-can-eat service with a time limit, and grills are shared at the table. Vietnamese pho shops post bowl sizes (regular or large) and a plate of herbs, bean sprouts and lime is normal to add yourself. Card and tap-to-pay are widely accepted; cash-only is more common at small family-run counters.

Hours are published for 7 days a week. On most of those days it is open 11 am–10 pm. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. You can reach Benihana - San Mateo at (408) 914-7529; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. Its website is benihana.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

Customers rate it 4.6 out of 5 on Google across 900 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded japanese & sushi in San Mateo.

San Mateo is in California, on the West Coast, where the climate ranges from foggy coast to hot inland valleys, wildfire season can affect air quality in late summer, and traffic is the main thing to plan around. Getting around San Mateo is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across California's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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