Does Benihana Columbus serve sushi?

It does! Alongside the teppanyaki experience, our sushi chefs prepare fresh sushi and sashimi, from classic nigiri to signature rolls. There is a whole world of flavor to explore beyond the hibachi grill.

Benihana Polaris | Hibachi Restaurant in Columbus, Ohio

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Address

8781 Lyra Drive
Columbus, OH
43240

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Phone

614 398 2695

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Hours

Restaurant

Dining

Sun - Thu, 11:00am - 10:00pm
Fri - Sat, 11:00am - 11:00pm

Lunch

Mon - Sun, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Happy Hour

Mon - Fri, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Take-Out & Delivery

Sun - Thu, 10:30am - 10pm
Fri - Sat, 10:30am - 11pm

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Welcome to Benihana, home of the original hibachi experience.

Our Columbus restaurant is at 8781 Lyra Drive in the Lifestyle Center of Polaris Fashion Place, right off I-71 and just a short walk from Topgolf. Whether you’re coming in after a day at Polaris, wrapping up a work day in the area, or making a proper night of it with family and friends, we’re easy to find and always worth the trip.

Indulge in the latest additions to our menu: $3, $6, $9 Happy Hour, Taste of Benihana and Wagyu of the World. Ask your server about our limited-time offers, highlighting the flavors of the season.

Features:

Wheelchair Accessible
Semi-private Event Space

Benihana lunch spread featuring fresh sushi rolls, sashimi, hibachi steak, mushroom soup, and Asian salad.

What's Happening in Columbus

There’s always something going on at Benihana Polaris. Here’s what’s on right now.

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3-Course Power Lunch Starting at Just $15.95

Fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and live teppanyaki cooking. All in 45 minutes or less. Or your lunch is on us.

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An assortment of Benihana dishes with hibachi rice, shrimp, chicken, sushi rolls, and edamame; hand squeezing lemon over rice.

Taste of Benihana $39

Five courses. Soup, salad, hibachi shrimp, fried rice and your choice of entrée. That’s the deal.

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Fresh From the Grill

Our chefs cook right in front of you. Filet mignon, colossal shrimp, Hokkaido scallops — all grilled on the teppanyaki with the kind of showmanship you’ll still be talking about on the drive home.

If you’re after hibachi in Columbus, you’ve found it.

On the grill right now:

Teppanyaki Hibachi
Wagyu of the World
Sushi and Sashimi

Need lunch? Benihana’s Power Lunch is a full 3-course hibachi meal from just $15.95. Served in 45 minutes or less, guaranteed. Or your meal is on us. Great for a midday break near Polaris Fashion Place or a team lunch off I-71. Available Monday through Friday until 3pm.

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What We're Pouring

The grill gets all the attention, but the drinks hold their own.

Rocky’s Margarita: Altos Plata, yuzu, Grand Marnier. Pick your flavor: Traditional, Mango, Passion Fruit or Strawberry.
Prickly Pear Margarita: Milagro Reposado, prickly pear, Grand Marnier. It’s seasonal, so don’t sleep on it.
Perfect Piña Margarita: Don Julio Blanco, pineapple, yuzu. Get the bowl. Share it. Or don’t.
Dirty Bull: Red Bull, Calpico, pineapple, whipped cream. Add vodka for $3. You’re welcome.

Happy Hour runs Monday through Friday.
Must be 21+. Availability may vary.

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Explore the Polaris Neighborhood

Lyra Drive puts us right in the heart of one of Columbus’s most popular destinations. Polaris Fashion Place is practically on our doorstep, Topgolf is just up the road, and I-71 makes us an easy stop from anywhere across the Columbus metro.

Whether you’re shopping, heading out after work, or looking for the best hibachi restaurant in Columbus for a special occasion, we’re an easy find right here at Polaris.

Parking is free and plentiful on site. Whether you’re a Columbus local or visiting from Dublin, Westerville, Lewis Center or beyond, we’d love to see you at the grill.

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Got something to celebrate? We're good at that.

Whether it’s birthdays, team dinners, client nights or big occasions, we’ve got you. Our semi-private event space is perfect for groups who want their own space around the grill.

Get in touch and we’ll take care of the rest.

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Enjoy Benihana Anywhere

Want to bring the Benihana experience to your event? We offer catering for offices, gatherings and private occasions in and around Columbus. Order directly or through ezCater.

Can’t make it in? Our iconic dishes are available for takeout and delivery daily from Benihana Columbus on Lyra Drive.

Mon through Thu and Sun: 11am to 10pm
Fri and Sat: 11am to 11pm

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Share the Benihana Experience

From the sizzle of hibachi to fresh sushi favorites, Benihana is where celebrations come to life. Give someone a night they’ll truly remember.

Available in physical and digital formats. Valid at all Benihana locations across the US, including right here in Columbus on Lyra Drive. If you wish to purchase a gift card with Braille, call 1 (305) 702-2897.

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Friends enjoying teppanyaki with plates of fried rice, salmon, noodles, and sauces as ginger sauce is poured over rice.

FAQs

Does Benihana Columbus serve lunch?

Yes! We’re open for lunch every day from 11am. If you’re looking for a great weekday deal, the Power Lunch is a full 3-course hibachi meal starting at just $15.95, available Monday through Friday from 11am to 3pm in the dining room. It’s guaranteed in 45 minutes or less, or your meal is on us.

What time is happy hour at Benihana Columbus?

Happy hour runs Monday through Friday with drinks and bites at $3, $6 and $9. Ask your server for the current happy hour menu when you arrive, as availability may vary.

Is there parking at Benihana Polaris?

Yes, and plenty of it. Free parking is available on site at 8781 Lyra Drive, Columbus, OH 43240. No need to worry about finding a spot before your reservation.

Can I host a private event or birthday at Benihana Columbus?

Absolutely, and we love a celebration. Benihana Columbus has semi-private event space that’s perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, team dinners and special occasions of all kinds. Package minimums vary based on group size, date, time and event type. Fill in the inquiry form on this page or contact us directly to start planning something memorable.

Does Benihana Columbus have a kids menu?

Yes! The Kabuki Kids menu is designed for children aged 12 and under, with entrées served with Japanese onion soup or Benihana salad, a shrimp appetizer, vegetables and steamed rice. Members of our Kabuki Kids loyalty program also receive a free souvenir mug of their choice with any Kabuki Kids meal during their birthday month.

Is Benihana Columbus near Dublin, Ohio?

Yes! Benihana Columbus at Polaris is just 13 miles from Dublin, around a 17-minute drive. Whether you’re coming from Dublin, Westerville, Lewis Center or anywhere across the Columbus metro, we’re a straightforward trip up I-71 to Lyra Drive at Polaris Fashion Place.

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