# Benihana - Fort Lauderdale > Japanese restaurant offers interactive chef entertainment and waterfront views. Atmosphere ranges from rowdy energy with loud groups to moments of freezing temperatures due to air conditioning. Tables sit close together, creating a cramped dining experience. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Benihana---Fort-Lauderdale - Address: 276 E Commercial Blvd, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Florida, United States - Phone: +19547760111 - Website: https://www.benihana.com/ ## What it is good for - Lively — 10/10 - Comfortable — 10/10 - Scenic Views — 9.7/10 - Nice View — 9.6/10 - Lunch Spot — 9.1/10 - Celebration — 8.8/10 - Fun Activities — 8.7/10 - Food — 8.5/10 - Baby-Friendly — 8/10 - Chicken Fried Rice — 8/10 - Dinner Spots — 7.6/10 - Kid Friendly — 7.5/10 - Fried Rice — 7/10 - Date Spots — 6.8/10 - Sushi — 6.7/10 ## What people say - "The chefs here really put on a show during dinner spots." - "It's a beautiful water view from the dining room." - "The staff here is so friendly and energetic, it makes you feel welcome." ## Good to know - Parking is often full, so arrive early to secure a spot. - An 18% service charge is added automatically to all bills. - Happy hour runs until 6pm, but later hours would be beneficial. - Reservations are recommended for larger groups to avoid long waits. - The restaurant closes at 11 PM, so plan your visit accordingly. ## 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.