BENIHANA

Health grade
A · 94/100
Orange County rank
Safer than 56%
Diner rating
4.6 ★ · 17,231 reviews
Violations
1 intermediate and 3 basic
Last inspected
Mar 2026

It pulls 4.6 stars across 17,231 reviews and ranks safer than 56% of Orange County restaurants we grade. Look for japanese in Orlando. Menus here flag vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and other dietary options.

Get directions Call (407) 239-7400

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (94/100)
Violations
4 total — 1 intermediate, 3 basic
Address
12690 INTERNATIONAL DR S, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
Japanese
Categories
Japanese restaurant, Teppanyaki restaurant
Price
$$$
Rating
4.6 stars (17231 reviews)
Seats
219
Phone
(407) 239-7400
Website
Official website
Photo of BENIHANA
Photo: Benihana - Orlando (International Drive)

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.6 Community-sourced rating 17,231 reviews
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What diners say — our read

The 3.9-star average is misleading — almost nobody actually rated it that. Opinion on front-of-house is split — those reviews land at 3.0 on average.

Of the 26 rated reviews, 18 sit at four stars or better and 6 at two or below. The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (18 of 26). No one in this corpus comments on how food arrives at all.

Against that, the kitchen inspects well — an A (94/100), 1 intermediate and 3 basic violations at the most recent DBPR visit. The visit behind that grade was March 19, 2026. On health score it sits safer than 56% of the Orange County restaurants we grade. For specifics, the last inspection cited cross-contamination and plumbing installed & maintained.

This is a listing where the two measures each tell half the story. The reviews themselves follow, unedited and newest first.

Our own analysis of 26 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 30, 2026

    I have got the trio but the tiny meat was very far from filet mignon. Incredible tuff wherever it was tus meet was no fillet mignon

  • June 30, 2026

    Jerry was AWESOME!! Everything he cooked was fantastic! He is a true professional with legendary skills!

  • June 30, 2026

    Our chef Nathan was very good at his presentation and cooking. He did a great job on our food. Our server Kim she was very attentive and helpful with making sure our needs were met. She was also very kind what a nice smile.

  • June 30, 2026

    Loved the entire experience! Chef Jerry was amazing!

  • June 30, 2026

    Jerry was very entertaining and the food was awesome!! Had a great time!!!

  • June 30, 2026

    Chef Jerry was the best and funniest chef I’ve ever had at Benihana! He made the experience so entertaining, and the food was amazing. Definitely one of the most memorable Benihana visits I’ve had.

  • June 30, 2026

    My first experience at Benihana and it was fabulous. Chef Jerry was on top form and this food was perfect. Highly recommended!

  • June 30, 2026

    If I could leave a ZERO star I would!! Here for volleyball tournament had a group of 15. 12 of the people were teenage girls. We had one waitress that was super nice and the other was terrible. The girls asked to eat off the kids menu but the manager didn’t allow them to so they decided to split the 1 meal with 2 girls when the bills came out the waitress billed each girl $56 insane. Manager wasn’t nice and not helpful at all! I wouldn’t recommend coming with a group!

  • June 30, 2026

    My 14 year old daughter asked to order off the kids menu but the cut off was 13 years of age and was told no. Even though it is a little ridiculous, this isn’t the problem. We ended up getting an À La Carte meal but when we received the check, they charged us a 15 dollar service fee for WANTING to order off the kids meal when my friend’s daughter didn’t receive a service charge. After everything went down, they were extremely rude to me and my family. The total cost for ONE kids meal was 86 dollars. Mind you, she ordered chicken tenders. This was a very unfortunate experience for me and my family along with our family friends. Hopefully your experience is better than mine.

  • June 30, 2026

    I get better food and service at my local habachi

  • June 29, 2026

    Abraham & Chef Le N Was fun a sweet. Thank you.

  • June 29, 2026

    Very good experience, the food was great. The waiter and chef was excellent

  • June 29, 2026

    We had a reservation at 7:45 and we werent sat until an hour later. The food was ok. Not really worth the hype in my opinion.

  • June 29, 2026

    We had a very poor experience from the start. The hostess was incredibly rude, they attempted to sit ten people at a table that was clearly sized for no more than eight, the plates that were set out were filthy, and when asked for clean plates, the server simply wiped down the dirty ones and gave them back to us. We left without having even ordered. If you are going to visit a Benihana in the Orlando area. Do yourself a favor and visit the Lake Buena Vista location. Their service is far superior.

  • June 29, 2026

    This cheer Jeff incredible so fun a good a funny great technique great show very happy chef and social loved him so welcoming will come again 10/10 recommend!!!!

  • June 29, 2026

    Kevin was amazing

  • June 29, 2026

    We had such a great time at Benihanas in Orlando. Definitely will visit again

  • June 29, 2026

    Me and my friends had dinner and loved it! Our server Seam was very attentive and efficient. She had great recommendations and service. We enjoyed the meal and will be coming back!

  • June 29, 2026

    Lee N. And Will were awesome! 5-Star all the way

  • June 29, 2026

    Will and Lee N We're amazing the mood that they created 100 tables extraordinary we were retired and worn down, but they looked at our spirits. The food was incredible. Will was attended to all of our drink needs anything we needed he was on it. I will come back again and again for service food like that. These gentlemen were absolutely amazing. Thank you Will and Lee N!!!!

  • June 29, 2026

    I really enjoyed my dinner at Benihana. Will and Lee N. were amazing!!!

  • June 29, 2026

    Will & Lee N, wow. I’ve ate at many of these throughout GA, FL & Alabama. Hands down Lee N & Will. They are the best. I’m certain you’re proud of them being a part of your team

  • June 29, 2026

    Dinner was delicious and so much fun! Will and Lee N

  • June 29, 2026

    Great experience!

  • June 28, 2026

    Shocked at how bad this place is. Go somewhere else if you want teppanyaki. We couldn’t get drinks at our table and had to go buy them separately at the bar. The service is abysmal all around. As for the cooking show at our table, there wasn’t one. Our chef strolled out, cooked the food and dropped it on our plates. A manager wandered by while we were eating and had the nerve to shove a vacant chair into my arm while trying to reposition the furniture - looked right at me with no apology.

  • June 28, 2026

    Our sever Rod was super nice and very attentive to make sure our night was a pleasant one. After the rain messing up our plans and putting us in a bad mood, it was nice to have both a server and a chef that was nice and fun to talk to. I had the steak and chicken 6 course meal and it did not disappoint us at all. Our chef Manny is a true professional who made sure to ask me what I needed and wanted especially with my allergies to shrimp. It was my first time at Benihana and I can’t wait to come back. The food was super delicious. Thank you Rod and Manny so much for meal.

Overall Score

82 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 20/20
    7 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.6★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 4/10
    Stable, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 10 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 11 PM
Friday
11 AM to 11 PM
Saturday
10 AM to 11 PM
Sunday
10 AM to 10 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. March 19, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 2 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
  2. March 19, 2026 · Complaint Full

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
  3. November 3, 2025 · Complaint Full

    Call Back - Extension given, pending

    0 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
  4. September 2, 2025 · Complaint Full

    Warning Issued

    0 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: March 19, 2026