# Benihana - Downey > Japanese restaurant offers lively teppanyaki performances with chefs entertaining guests while cooking at the table. The atmosphere is energetic and loud, making it suitable for groups and celebrations. Spacious dining area features tall ceilings and comfortable seating. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Benihana---Downey - Address: 8801 Apollo Way, Downey, California, United States - Phone: +15623729210 - Website: https://www.benihana.com/ - Google rating: 4.1 (4550 reviews) ## What it is good for - Energetic — 10/10 - Lively — 9.5/10 - Celebration — 9.4/10 - Fun Activities — 9.4/10 - Lunch Spot — 9.1/10 - Comfortable — 9/10 - Food — 8.8/10 - Dinner Spots — 8.5/10 - Kid Friendly — 8.3/10 - Cocktails — 8.3/10 - Filet Mignon — 7.5/10 - Bar Seating — 7.5/10 - Date Spots — 7.4/10 - Outdoor Seating — 7/10 - Birthday Parties — 7/10 ## What people say - "The food here is seasoned and cooked to perfection." - "The chefs' entertaining shows make it really Kid Friendly." - "Dinner spots here are an experience with fun magic shows." ## Good to know - The restaurant closes at 11 pm. - Reservations are recommended for busy weekends. - Expect a wait time of 30-40 minutes for online orders. - Happy hour starts at 3 PM with special drinks and food. - The restaurant is known for its high prices, with soup costing $8. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.