Benihana is not a quiet dinner where the kitchen stays hidden behind swinging doors. The grill is right in front of you. The chef works the spatula like a drumstick, the rice jumps, the onion stack flares, and dinner turns into a small show with steak, shrimp, chicken, noodles, sauces, and laughter moving across the table. The menu has a big appetite built into it, from quick lunch bowls to filet mignon, lobster, scallops, sushi rolls, fried rice, and family meals.
This Benihana restaurant menu and price list uses the Santa Monica, California menu at 1447 4th Street as the price guide. Benihana states that menu items and prices can change by location, so use these prices as a planning guide before you book a table or order online. The Santa Monica online menu shows lunch bowls starting at $15.00, hibachi burritos from $16.00, lunch entrées from $26.00, dinner hibachi plates from $40.50, specialties up to $77.50, and family meals up to $135.00.
High-End Picks After the First Look
The top single dinner pick on this menu is Hibachi Supreme at $77.50. It brings Chateaubriand and a grilled cold water lobster tail, so it is the plate to choose when you want the richest steak-and-seafood order on the table. Deluxe Treat at $73.50 is close behind, with filet mignon and cold water lobster tail. Ocean Treasure costs $70.50 and leans fully into seafood with lobster tail, Hokkaido scallops, and colossal shrimp.
For a premium group order, Sushi Garden costs $135.00 and brings seaweed salad, shrimp nigiri, salmon nigiri, California Roll, Philadelphia Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, and Rainbow Roll. Appetizer Box is $85.00 and works well for sharing, with Tokyo Wings, pork gyoza, shrimp tempura, edamame, and spring rolls. For hibachi at home, Filet Mignon & Scallops starts at $72.00, while Spicy Shrimp & Filet Mignon starts at $66.00. These are the menu’s big-ticket picks, the ones that sit on the bill like a heavy gold seal.
Quick View of Benihana Prices
The Benihana price range depends heavily on whether you order lunch, dinner, sushi, or family meals. Lunch bowls sit between $15.00 and $18.00. Hibachi burritos cost $16.00 to $19.00. Lunch entrées run from $26.00 to $35.00. Fried rice sides run from $8.00 to $14.50. Appetizers range from $5.00 for corn knibble to $31.00 for tuna tartare. Main hibachi chicken and steak plates range from $40.50 to $64.50, while seafood plates range from $47.50 to $70.50.
The dinner menu carries a higher price because it is built around the full hibachi table meal. Many plates include the grill show and a set of sides, though online listings may phrase each item in their own way. A lunch bowl is fast and direct. A dinner plate is slower, larger, and more theatrical. One feels like a clean weekday shortcut. The other feels like the curtain going up.
Benihana Family Meals
| Family Meal | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Steak & Chicken | Hibachi steak and chicken breast with salad, hibachi vegetables, dipping sauces, and hibachi chicken rice. | $52.00+ |
| Chicken & Shrimp | Hibachi chicken breast and shrimp with salad, vegetables, sauces, and hibachi chicken rice. | $38.00+ |
| Steak & Shrimp | Hibachi steak and shrimp with salad, vegetables, sauces, and hibachi chicken rice. | $56.00+ |
| Filet Mignon | Filet mignon with Benihana Original Garlic Sauce, salad, vegetables, sauces, and hibachi chicken rice. | $62.00+ |
| Spicy Shrimp | Hibachi shrimp with onions, scallions, yellow peppers, and spicy homemade sauce. | $54.00+ |
| Spicy Shrimp & Filet Mignon | Spicy shrimp paired with filet mignon and garlic sauce. | $66.00+ |
| Filet Mignon & Scallops | Filet mignon with garlic sauce and sea scallops grilled with lemon. | $72.00+ |
| Kyoto to the Bay | Choice of five sushi rolls from listed roll choices. | $89.00 |
| Sushi Garden | Seaweed salad, shrimp nigiri, salmon nigiri, California Roll, Philadelphia Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, and Rainbow Roll. | $135.00 |
| Sushi | Benihana salad plus choice of appetizer and sushi rolls. | $40.00+ |
| Tokyo Wings & Hibachi Chicken Fried Rice | Benihana salads, edamame, hibachi chicken rice, and wings with sauce choice. | $35.00+ |
| Tokyo Wings | Wings with black pepper teriyaki, spicy, or sesame garlic sauce. | $25.00+ |
The family meal section is the easiest way to order Benihana for a group. Chicken & Shrimp starts at $38.00, which makes it one of the lower-priced family sets. Steak & Chicken, Steak & Shrimp, Filet Mignon, and Spicy Shrimp & Filet Mignon move up in price as the proteins get richer. Sushi Garden is the highest listed family meal at $135.00 and suits a table that wants sushi instead of hot grill plates.
Hibachi Burritos, Lunch Bowls, and Lunch Entrées
| Lunch Item | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hibachi Chicken Burrito | Grilled chicken, hibachi fried rice, and teriyaki sauce in a soft flour tortilla with salad and dipping sauce. | $16.00+ |
| Hibachi Shrimp Burrito | Hibachi shrimp, hibachi fried rice, and teriyaki sauce in a flour tortilla with salad and dipping sauce. | $17.00+ |
| Hibachi Steak Burrito | Grilled steak, hibachi fried rice, and teriyaki sauce in a flour tortilla with salad and dipping sauce. | $19.00+ |
| Hibachi Chicken Bowl | Chicken breast and mushrooms over vegetable fried rice. | $15.00 |
| Hibachi Shrimp Bowl | Hibachi shrimp over vegetable fried rice. | $17.00 |
| Hibachi Steak Bowl | Grilled New York strip steak and mushrooms over vegetable fried rice. | $18.00 |
| Yakisoba Chicken Bowl & Salad | Japanese sautéed noodles with mixed vegetables and chicken. | $15.00 |
| Yakisoba Shrimp Bowl & Salad | Japanese sautéed noodles with mixed vegetables and shrimp. | $17.00 |
| Yakisoba Steak Bowl & Salad | Japanese sautéed noodles with mixed vegetables and steak. | $15.00 |
| California Roll & Salad | California Roll with Benihana salad. | $15.00+ |
| Rainbow Roll & Salad | California Roll topped with tuna, yellowtail, shrimp, salmon, and avocado. | $18.00+ |
| Spicy Tuna Roll & Salad | Spicy tuna roll with Benihana salad. | $15.00+ |
Lunch is the softer landing on the Benihana price list. The chicken bowl, yakisoba chicken bowl, yakisoba steak bowl, California Roll with salad, and Spicy Tuna Roll with salad all sit at $15.00. The steak burrito at $19.00 is the highest-priced burrito, while the Rainbow Roll with salad reaches $18.00. These choices work well when you want Benihana flavor without paying dinner-table prices.
| Lunch Entrée | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Lunch Boat | Choice of chicken, salmon, steak julienne, filet mignon, or colossal shrimp. | $27.50+ |
| Hibachi Chicken | Chicken breast and mushrooms with sesame seeds. | $26.00+ |
| Lunch Duet | Choice of two favorites: steak julienne, chicken, calamari, yakisoba, scallops, or shrimp. | $33.50+ |
| Spicy Hibachi Chicken | Chicken breast grilled in a spicy homemade sauce. | $27.00+ |
| Hibachi Scallops | Hokkaido scallops grilled with lemon. | $32.00+ |
| Hibachi Shrimp | Shrimp grilled with lemon. | $29.50+ |
| Filet Mignon | Tenderloin and mushrooms grilled to order. | $35.00+ |
| Steak Julienne | Teriyaki steak with green onions and mushrooms. | $29.50+ |
| Hibachi Steak | New York strip steak and mushrooms grilled to order. | $30.50+ |
| Chicken Yakisoba | Japanese noodles with vegetables and chicken. | $27.00+ |
| Steak Yakisoba | Japanese noodles with vegetables and steak. | $27.50+ |
| Shrimp Yakisoba | Japanese noodles with vegetables and shrimp. | $27.50+ |
| Sushi Combination | Assorted nigiri and a California Roll. | $29.00 |
Lunch entrées are closer to dinner but still lower than the main hibachi prices. Hibachi chicken begins at $26.00, while filet mignon reaches $35.00. Lunch Duet is a smart choice at $33.50 because it lets you choose two proteins or noodle options. It is the lunch plate for diners who want more than one flavor without paying for a full dinner specialty.
Signature Hibachi Fried Rice
| Fried Rice | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hibachi Chicken Fried Rice | Chicken, rice, egg, and chopped vegetables. | $9.50+ |
| Hibachi Spicy Chicken Fried Rice | Chicken fried rice with chili peppers, ginger, and Sriracha sauce. | $10.50+ |
| Hibachi Steak Fried Rice | Steak, rice, egg, and chopped vegetables. | $10.50+ |
| Hibachi Spicy Steak Fried Rice | Steak fried rice with spicy seasoning. | $11.00+ |
| Hibachi Shrimp Fried Rice | Shrimp, rice, egg, and chopped vegetables. | $10.50+ |
| Hibachi Spicy Shrimp Fried Rice | Shrimp fried rice with spicy seasoning. | $11.00+ |
| Hibachi Vegetable Fried Rice | Rice, egg, and chopped vegetables. | $8.00+ |
| Hibachi Fried Rice Trio | Shrimp, chicken, and steak tossed with seasoned rice, egg, and vegetables. | $14.50+ |
Fried rice is one of Benihana’s best-known sides. Vegetable fried rice is the lowest-priced rice at $8.00, while the Fried Rice Trio costs $14.50 and brings shrimp, chicken, and steak. The chicken version is the classic order, but the spicy steak or spicy shrimp rice gives the bowl more heat. If you order a lighter plate, fried rice can make the meal feel complete.
Appetizers, Small Plates, Noodles, and Tofu
| Item | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Corn Knibble | Small corn side. | $5.00 |
| Edamame | Warm edamame with sea salt. | $12.00 |
| Spicy Edamame | Edamame sautéed with spicy sauce. | $14.00 |
| Pan Fried Pork Gyoza Dumplings | Six pieces with spicy sesame soy dipping sauce. | $13.00 |
| Spicy Chicken Gyoza Dumplings | Six pieces with spicy sesame soy dipping sauce. | $13.00 |
| Shrimp Tempura | Crunchy tempura shrimp. | $18.00 |
| Tokyo Wings | Six wings with sauce choice. | $20.00 |
| Sushi Sampler | Tuna, salmon, snapper, yellowtail, and shrimp nigiri. | $20.50 |
| Sashimi Sampler | Tuna, salmon, and snapper. | $21.00 |
| Chili Ponzu Yellowtail | Yellowtail with jalapeño, cilantro, and chili ponzu sauce. | $20.50 |
| Seaweed Salad | Soy, sesame, and lemon. | $10.00 |
| Tuna Tartare | Tuna, avocado, green onions, tempura bits, sauces, crispy onions, microgreens, and togarashi. | $31.00 |
| Salmon Carpaccio | Salmon with citrus dressing, ceviche mayo, microgreens, and togarashi. | $23.50 |
| Tokyo Wings Appetizer Sampler | Wings, choice of gyoza, and spring rolls. | $25.00 |
| Crispy Rice | Sesame sushi rice with spicy tuna, spicy yellowtail, and spicy salmon. | $24.00 |
| Crispy Calamari | Fried calamari with shishito and sweet red peppers, fried onions, and dipping sauce. | $20.00 |
| Spring Rolls | Vegetable spring rolls with spicy sesame mustard dipping sauce. | $13.00 |
| Seafood Diablo | Scallops, calamari, shrimp, vegetables, and udon noodles in spicy sauce. | $47.50+ |
| Shrimp Yakisoba | Noodles with shrimp and mixed vegetables. | $42.50+ |
| Yakisoba Trio | Noodles with chicken, steak, shrimp, and mixed vegetables. | $42.00+ |
The appetizer section has both small snacks and premium raw fish plates. Corn Knibble is the lowest-priced item at $5.00. Tuna Tartare is the highest appetizer at $31.00. The Tokyo Wings Appetizer Sampler is good for sharing because it brings wings, gyoza, and spring rolls in one order. Noodles move into main-meal price range, with Seafood Diablo at $47.50 and Shrimp Yakisoba at $42.50.
Benihana Specialties, Steak, Chicken, and Seafood
| Dinner Item | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Emperor’s Feast | Filet mignon and chicken breast. | $62.00+ |
| Rocky’s Choice | Hibachi steak and chicken breast. | $55.00+ |
| Benihana Trio | Filet mignon, colossal shrimp, and chicken breast. | $69.00+ |
| Benihana Delight | Colossal shrimp and chicken breast. | $56.00+ |
| Splash ’N Meadow | Hibachi steak and grilled colossal shrimp. | $60.50+ |
| Deluxe Treat | Filet mignon and cold water lobster tail. | $73.50+ |
| Land ’N Sea | Filet mignon and Hokkaido scallops. | $65.00+ |
| Samurai Treat | Filet mignon and colossal shrimp. | $64.50+ |
| Hibachi Supreme | Chateaubriand and grilled cold water lobster tail. | $77.50+ |
| Filet Mignon | Tenderloin and mushrooms. | $49.00+ |
| Teriyaki Chicken | Chicken breast and mushrooms with teriyaki sauce. | $41.00+ |
| Teriyaki Steak | Thin steak, scallions, and mushrooms with teriyaki sauce. | $50.50+ |
| Hibachi Chicken | Chicken breast and mushrooms with sesame seeds. | $40.50+ |
| Spicy Hibachi Chicken | Chicken with green onions, mushrooms, and spicy homemade sauce. | $41.00+ |
| Hibachi Steak | New York strip steak and mushrooms. | $48.50+ |
| Hibachi Chateaubriand | 8.5 ounces of center-cut tenderloin and mushrooms. | $64.50+ |
| Hibachi Shrimp | Hibachi shrimp grilled to order. | $47.50+ |
| Hibachi Colossal Shrimp | Colossal shrimp grilled with lemon. | $50.00+ |
| Hibachi Tuna Steak | Sesame-crusted tuna with tomato, avocado, and edamame in white balsamic sauce. | $52.50+ |
| Hibachi Scallops | Hokkaido scallops grilled with lemon. | $55.50+ |
| Hibachi Salmon with Avocado Tartar Sauce | Grilled salmon with avocado tartar sauce, shiitake mushrooms, asparagus, and udon noodles. | $51.50+ |
| Surf Side | Colossal shrimp, calamari, and Hokkaido scallops. | $58.50+ |
| Ocean Treasure | Lobster tail, Hokkaido scallops, and colossal shrimp. | $70.50+ |
| A5 Japanese Wagyu Tokyo Broil | Five-ounce Japanese Wagyu steak with a five-course meal setup. | $68.00+ |
This section is where Benihana gets expensive. Hibachi Chicken is the lowest dinner entrée in this group at $40.50. Hibachi Supreme is the top listed specialty at $77.50. Steak lovers can move from Hibachi Steak at $48.50 to Filet Mignon at $49.00, Teriyaki Steak at $50.50, or Hibachi Chateaubriand at $64.50. Seafood lovers can go from Hibachi Shrimp at $47.50 to Ocean Treasure at $70.50.
The specialties are the strongest dinner choices because they pair proteins. Rocky’s Choice gives steak and chicken. Emperor’s Feast gives filet mignon and chicken. Benihana Trio adds filet, shrimp, and chicken. Deluxe Treat, Land ’N Sea, Samurai Treat, and Hibachi Supreme are the premium pairings. If you want the big Benihana dinner feeling, choose a specialty instead of one single protein.
Sushi Combinations and Sushi Rolls
| Sushi Item | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nigiri Assortment | Tuna, yellowtail, salmon, whitefish, shrimp, octopus, and tamago. | $41.00+ |
| Sushi & Sashimi Combination | California Roll, sashimi, nigiri, and steamed rice. | $43.00+ |
| Sashimi Assortment | Tuna, salmon, yellowtail, whitefish, shrimp, octopus, and steamed rice. | $49.00+ |
| Chili Shrimp Roll | Krab and cream cheese tempura with spicy krab and shrimp. | $24.50+ |
| Shrimp Lover’s Roll | Shrimp tempura, shrimp, krab, avocado, and cucumber. | $21.00+ |
| Sumo Roll | Baked roll with salmon, krab, avocado, cucumber, shrimp tempura, and special mayo. | $22.50+ |
| Lobster Roll | Lobster tempura, krab, cucumber, and iceberg lettuce. | $33.00+ |
| Chili Ponzu Yellowtail Roll | Spicy yellowtail mix with cucumber, avocado, jalapeños, cilantro, yellowtail, green onions, crispy garlic, and togarashi. | $26.50+ |
| Las Vegas Roll | Deep-fried salmon, avocado, cream cheese, jalapeño, and spicy sauce. | $16.50+ |
| Shrimp Crunchy Roll | Shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, krab, and tempura crumbs. | $20.00+ |
| Dragon Roll | Eel, avocado, krab, and cucumber. | $23.50+ |
| Rainbow Roll | California Roll topped with tuna, yellowtail, shrimp, salmon, and avocado. | $22.50+ |
| Alaskan Roll | Salmon, krab, avocado, and cucumber. | $21.00+ |
| Spicy Tuna Roll | Tuna, cucumber, and spicy sauce. | $16.50+ |
| Spicy Salmon Roll | Spicy salmon with cucumber. | $16.50+ |
| Philadelphia Roll | Smoked salmon, cream cheese, and cucumber. | $15.50+ |
| Salmon Avocado Roll | Salmon and avocado. | $15.00+ |
| Vegetable Roll | Green leaf, avocado, cucumber, tomato, red cabbage, and pickled carrot. | $12.50+ |
| Avocado Cucumber Roll | Avocado and cucumber roll. | $12.50+ |
| California Roll | Krab, cucumber, and avocado. | $14.00+ |
| Eel Roll | Eel and cucumber. | $16.50+ |
| Shrimp Tempura Roll | Tempura shrimp, krab mix, asparagus, avocado, cucumber, and sesame seeds. | $18.00+ |
Sushi prices start lower with Vegetable Roll and Avocado Cucumber Roll at $12.50, then climb to Lobster Roll at $33.00. Sushi combinations cost more because they carry nigiri, sashimi, rolls, and rice. A sushi-only meal at Benihana can be cheaper than hibachi dinner if you stay with simple rolls, but it can rise fast with lobster, yellowtail, sashimi, and larger combinations.
Kabuki Kids, Sauces, and Add-Ons
| Item | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Kids California Roll | Krab, cucumber, and avocado. | $21.50+ |
| Kids Chicken Tenders | Panko-breaded chicken tenders. | $27.50+ |
| Kids Hibachi Chicken | Chicken breast and mushrooms with sesame seeds. | $27.00+ |
| Kids Hibachi Shrimp | Hibachi shrimp with lemon. | $28.00+ |
| Kids Hibachi Steak | New York strip steak and mushrooms. | $29.00+ |
| Kids Hibachi Filet Mignon | Tenderloin grilled to order. | $32.50+ |
| Kids Hibachi Chicken & Shrimp | Chicken breast and shrimp. | $31.00+ |
| Kids Hibachi Chicken & Steak | Chicken breast and New York strip steak. | $32.00+ |
| Kids Hibachi Steak & Shrimp | New York strip steak and shrimp. | $32.50+ |
| Kids Hibachi Filet Mignon & Chicken | Tenderloin and chicken breast. | $34.50+ |
| Kids Hibachi Filet Mignon & Shrimp | Tenderloin and shrimp. | $36.00+ |
| Kids Hibachi Chicken Rice | Chicken fried rice with egg and vegetables. | $9.50+ |
| Kids Side White Noodles | White noodles side. | $8.50 |
| Kids Edamame | Edamame side. | $12.00 |
| Kids Corn Knibble | Corn side. | $5.00 |
| Signature Butter Blends | Lobster, umami, truffle, or hot honey butter. | $6.00 each |
| 2-Ounce Sauces | Ginger dressing, teriyaki, ginger sauce, garlic sauce, yum yum, hot sauce, eel sauce, mustard, or Diablo sauce. | $2.00 each |
| 1-Pint Sauces | Selected sauces by the pint. | $7.50 to $8.50 |
The kids’ menu is not as cheap as a fast casual kids’ menu. Many kids’ hibachi meals sit near the high $20s and low $30s, with Kids Hibachi Filet Mignon & Shrimp at $36.00. Lower-priced kid add-ons include corn at $5.00, white noodles at $8.50, and kids’ hibachi chicken rice at $9.50. Sauces are small but useful extras. A $2.00 sauce can change a plate more than its price suggests.
Best Benihana Orders by Budget
For a lower-cost Benihana meal, lunch is the best time to order. Choose a Hibachi Chicken Bowl at $15.00, a California Roll & Salad at $15.00, or a Hibachi Chicken Burrito at $16.00. Add vegetable fried rice at $8.00 only if you need more food. This keeps the bill far below the main dinner plates.
For a mid-range order, lunch entrées work well. Hibachi Chicken at $26.00, Hibachi Shrimp at $29.50, Hibachi Steak at $30.50, or Lunch Duet at $33.50 gives more of the Benihana feel without reaching the $50 to $77 dinner zone. For dinner, Hibachi Chicken at $40.50 is the entry point for the main hibachi plates.
For a premium dinner, the best choices are Emperor’s Feast, Benihana Trio, Deluxe Treat, Land ’N Sea, Ocean Treasure, and Hibachi Supreme. If the goal is steak, choose Hibachi Chateaubriand or A5 Japanese Wagyu Tokyo Broil. If the goal is seafood, choose Ocean Treasure or Surf Side. If the goal is a little of both, Hibachi Supreme is the top plate.
Final Take on Benihana Menu Prices
Benihana’s menu is wide, polished, and built around the grill. The lowest online prices are found in lunch bowls, sushi-and-salad plates, fried rice, corn, and sauces. The middle of the menu holds lunch entrées, appetizers, and sushi rolls. The top of the menu is all about hibachi dinner plates, steak, lobster, scallops, seafood combinations, and group meals.
The strongest everyday picks are Hibachi Chicken Bowl, Hibachi Steak Bowl, Hibachi Chicken Fried Rice, Chicken Yakisoba, California Roll, Hibachi Chicken, and Lunch Duet. The strongest dinner picks are Rocky’s Choice, Emperor’s Feast, Benihana Trio, Samurai Treat, Ocean Treasure, Deluxe Treat, and Hibachi Supreme. The menu is part dinner, part theater, and part celebration. When the grill heats up and the first cloud of steam rises, the price starts to feel tied not only to the food, but also to the show around it.