Welcome to Benihana in Santa Monica, California, where you’ll find a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal hibachi grill tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well as your taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi and sashimi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in our famous, award-winning signature hot sake or a specialty cocktail.
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Benihana Santa Monica is conveniently located just one block off Third Street Promenade, near parking, movies, and the iconic Santa Monica Pier often featured in television and films. Venture upstairs to the sushi bar and lounge where you can gaze down upon the showman theatrics of teppanyaki chefs while enjoying cocktails and appetizers as a prelude to your hibachi meal. Santa Monica is an international destination, famous for golden beaches, upscale shopping and sometimes a celebrity sighting or two. Benihana is the perfect way to end your perfect Santa Monica day.
Menu and prices subject to change
STARTERS $15 - $22
Steamed Mussels
sauteed leeks, english peas, yukon gold potatoes, Chef Dave's green curry
Baked Blue Crab Cakes
jalapeno aioli, roasted red bell pepper coulis
Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops
crispy potato cake, sweet corn, black truffle sauce
Sizzling Salmon Belly
seared medium-rare, chopped cilantro, scallions, pink ginger, Tobiko caviar, soy-lemon vinaigrette
Crispy Lobster Spring Rolls
maine lobster, shrimp, scallions, sweet & sour mango black bean sauce
Crispy Calamari
spicy citrus aioli, napa slaw, rice wine vinaigrette
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
wasabi horseradish cocktail sauce
USDA Prime Beef Carpaccio
thinly sliced prime filet of beef, fine minced sweet onion, capers, shaved grana padana cheese
SALADS $10 - $15
Caprese Heirloom Tomato Salad
The West Farm heirloom tomatoes sliced, fresh Buffalo mozzarella, balsamic-basil extra virgin olive oil vinaigrette
Wedge Salad
iceberg lettuce, bleu cheese dressing, point reyes bleu cheese, crumbled bacon, tomatoes
The West Mixed Baby Greens Salad
roasted tomatoes, candied walnuts, point reyes bleu cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
shaved grana padano cheese, garlic croutons, creamy caesar
Baby Spinach Salad
applewood-smoked bacon, egg, tomatoes, red onions, warm balsamic vinaigrette
Roasted Beet Salad
red & gold roasted beets, baby greens goat cheese, sherry & wine truffle vinaigrette
SOUPS $10 - $16
Slow Braised Prime Beef Chili
prime ground beef, tuscan beans, kidney beans, creamy polenta
Chef's Soup of the Day
Maine Lobster Bisque
concasse brie crouton, maine lobster
COMPOSED PLATES $22 - $59
Vegetarian Entree Seasoned Quinoa
roasted cauliflower, broccoli, brussels sprouts with housemade vegetable stock & fresh herbs
Italian Style Cioppino
rich lobster, shrimp, seafood saffron broth, fresh fennel, Hokkaido scallops, manila clams, jumbo gulf shrimp, fresh fish, herbed garlic crusty Italian bread
Wagyu Burger
fresh ground Snake River Farms, Idaho (8oz), applewood-smoked bacon, cheddar, avocado, mushrooms, onions, truffled fries
Filet Mignon with Scallops and Shrimp
truffle mashed potatoes, the west farm vegetables, port wine demi-glace, sweet corn black truffle sauce
SEAFOOD $39 - Market
Branzino (Sea Bass), Mediterranean (8oz)
sauteed, beurre blanc
Chilean Sea Bass (8oz)
sauteed, beurre blanc
Steelhead Salmon Fillet Loch Etive, Scotland (8oz)
capers & butter sauce, tomato concasse
South African Twin Lobster Tails (8oz Each)
broiled, clarified butter, lemon wedge
Alaskan King Crab Legs (1lb)
steamed, clarified butter, lemon wedge
CHOOSE 2 SIDES
The West Farm Vegetables
Fresh Creamed Corn
Fresh Creamed Spinach
Broccoli Florets
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Sauteed Buttery Mushrooms
ON THE SIDE $10 - $20
Truffle Mac & Cheese
sharp cheddar cheese sauce, black truffle pate
Creamy Italian Polenta
goat cheese, reggiano cheese
Truffle French Fries
pure white italian truffle oil, grana padano cheese, parsley
Idaho Russet Baked Potato
with all the classic garnishes
Lobster Mac & Cheese
fresh, live maine lobster claw & knuckles, black truffle pate
Steamed Asparagus
hollandaise sauce
Shoestring Onion Rings
california sweet onions
STEAKS & CHOPS $43 - $69
U.S.D.A. PRIME TENDERLOIN
Midwest corn-finished, Aged 21 days
Petit Cut Filet Mignon (6oz)
Filet Mignon (8oz)
Barrel Cut Filet Mignon (12oz)
U.S.D.A CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF
Bone-In Tenderloin (16oz)
U.S.D.A. PRIME CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF
Kansas and Nebraska corn-finished, Aged 30 days
Center Cut NY Strip Loin Steak (12oz)
Bone-In Rib Chop Cowboy Steak (18oz)
Porterhouse (22oz)
GRASS-FED FREE RANGE
Filet Mignon, Australia (7oz)
GRASS-FED DURHAM RANCH
Bison Filet Mignon, Wyoming (6oz)
DOMESTIC LAMB
Colorado Rack of Lamb
4 bone rack of domestic lamb, fresh mint, fig, raisin port wine sauce
CHOOSE 2 SIDES
The West Farm Vegetables
Fresh Creamed Corn
Fresh Creamed Spinach
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Broccoli Florets
Sauteed Buttery Mushrooms
THE SAUCES +$4
Bleu Cheese Sauce
Green Peppercorn Sauce
Wild Mushroom Demi-Glace
Port Wine Demi-Glace
Bearnaise Sauce
Hollandaise Sauce
ENHANCEMENTS +$5 - Market
South African Lobster Tail (8oz)
Alaskan King Crab Legs (1/2lb)
Scallops (3 Qty)
Shrimp (3 Qty)
Oscar Style
Point Reyes Bleu Cheese Crust
Sauteed Mushrooms & Onions