# Benihana - Encino > Chefs cook meals on small griddles at each table, performing fire displays and tricks that provide engaging entertainment. The space feels cramped with tables placed closely together, creating a loud and smoky atmosphere that can make conversation difficult. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Benihana---Encino - Address: 16226 Ventura Blvd, Encino, California, United States - Phone: +18187887121 - Website: https://www.benihana.com/ - Google rating: 4.1 (2560 reviews) ## What it is good for - Lively — 10/10 - Fun Activities — 9.2/10 - Lunch Spot — 9.2/10 - Lobster — 9.2/10 - Kid Friendly — 8.5/10 - Celebration — 8.5/10 - Food — 8.1/10 - Steak — 8.1/10 - Dinner Spots — 7.9/10 - Date Spots — 7.2/10 - Party — 7/10 - Fried Rice — 6.1/10 - Chicken Fried Rice — 6/10 - Soup — 6/10 - Seafood — 5.8/10 ## What people say - "The food here is amazing, tender, and well-cooked." - "The staff here is so attentive and kind to kids." - "The chefs and servers made our celebration so engaging and fun!" ## Good to know - Reservations are recommended for larger groups to ensure seating. - Happy hour offers discounted drinks and appetizers from 4-6 PM daily. - Parking costs $7.50, and valet service is available. - Expect a wait time of 30 minutes during peak dinner hours. - Seating may be shared with other parties during busy times. ## 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.