Benihana San Francisco

Teppanyaki as theatre in Japantown: a personal chef cooks each meal on the grill at your table, with knife work, flames and a table full of laughter.

Benihana turns dinner into a performance. At its San Francisco restaurant in Japantown, guests gather around the teppanyaki grill while a personal chef cooks the meal in front of them, slicing, flipping and setting the grill alight with the showmanship that made the name famous, and the whole table leans in. Beyond the grill tables there is a sushi bar and a full bar, and private and semi-private dining rooms suit celebrations and groups. It is a lively, sociable choice for families and friends, open daily for lunch and dinner.