# Benihana - San Mateo > Spacious Japanese restaurant with teppanyaki grills where chefs perform entertaining cooking shows featuring impressive tricks. Atmosphere varies from lively and fun to occasionally crowded and smoky, with some areas isolated and noisy. Offers a unique dining experience combining food preparation and social interaction. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Benihana---San-Mateo - Address: 2204 Bridgepointe Pkwy, San Mateo, California, United States - Phone: +14089147529 - Website: https://www.benihana.com/ ## What it is good for - Lively — 10/10 - Comfortable — 10/10 - Fun Activities — 9.8/10 - Date Spots — 9.6/10 - Wagyu — 9.4/10 - Celebration — 9.1/10 - Dinner Spots — 9/10 - Lunch Spot — 8.8/10 - Food — 8.7/10 - Parking Available — 8.3/10 - Kid Friendly — 8.1/10 - Cocktails — 8/10 - Steak — 7.9/10 - Bar — 7.8/10 - Bar Seating — 7.2/10 ## What people say - "The food here is delicious and prepared perfectly." - "The bar staff, especially Parker, were so attentive and made us feel welcomed." - "The staff's upbeat energy and thoughtful service made it feel so lively." ## Good to know - Happy hour runs weekdays from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM with sushi rolls and drinks. - Reservations are accepted, but walk-ins may face long wait times. - The restaurant has a 90-minute time limit for meals during busy hours. - Seating at the bar allows for easy access to happy hour specials. - The staff sings Happy Birthday with complimentary ice cream for birthday guests. ## 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.