Welcome to Benihana, home of the original hibachi experience.

Welcome to Benihana in Key West, Florida, 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.

Stop in to see our new line of shirts, hats and visors that have the Benihana Key West logo. We have sizes for all of our guests, including the kids!

Benihana chef creates dramatic flame at the grill while a couple in the foreground talk and enjoy drinks at the teppanyaki table.

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 the next day at the beach.

If you’re after hibachi in Key West, you’ve found it. And if sushi is more your speed, our sushi bar has you covered.

On the grill tonight:

  • Teppanyaki Hibachi
  • Wagyu of the World
  • Sushi & Sashimi

 

a person cooking food on a grill

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.
  • Perfect Piña Margarita: Don Julio Blanco, pineapple, yuzu. Get the bowl. Share it. Or don’t.
  • Hot Sake: Our famous, award winning signature hot sake. Order it once and you’ll understand why.
  • Signature Cocktails: Built for hot Key West nights. Ask the bartender to pick.

Must be 21+. Availability may vary.

Two signature cocktails being toasted above dishes of sushi rolls, hibachi chicken with vegetables and fried rice, assorted nigiri sushi, onion soup, and dipping sauces visible on table.

Explore Key West from Benihana

We’re on S Roosevelt Blvd overlooking the water, a short walk from Smathers Beach and a quick taxi from Duval Street, Mallory Square, the Southernmost Point, and the Ernest Hemingway Home.

Minutes from Key West International Airport, and an easy stop on the way in from Stock Island or up the Keys.

Whether you’re staying at one of the hotels along North and South Roosevelt, renting on the beach side, or visiting on a cruise stop, we’re the teppanyaki show worth coming back off the strip for.

Parking on site. Wheelchair accessible.

Smiling Benihana chef creating a dramatic flame on the hibachi grill, with plates of fried rice and entrees ready for guests.

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

Whether it’s a honeymoon dinner, a milestone birthday, a family reunion on the Keys, or a vacation that needs a proper night out, we’ve got you. Benihana Key West has hibachi tables built for celebration, a sushi bar for the grown ups, and a show that works whether you’re eight years old or eighty.

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

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 on S Roosevelt Blvd. If you wish to purchase a gift card with Braille, call 1 (305) 702-2897.

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

FAQs

What time does Benihana Key West open?

We open at 5pm, seven nights a week. Kitchen is open until 9:30pm Sunday to Thursday, and 10:30pm Friday and Saturday.

Does Benihana Key West serve lunch?

No. This location is dinner only, opening at 5pm each night. If you’re after a lunch spot on the island, we’d recommend checking the Duval Street strip or Old Town.

How far is Benihana from Duval Street?

About a 10 minute drive or taxi ride. Easy to reach by car, Uber, scooter or bike. Good option when you want a night out away from the Duval crowds.

Is there parking at Benihana Key West?

Yes. Parking is available on site.

Does Benihana Key West have a kids menu?

Yes. Our Kabuki Kids® menu is made for guests 12 and under, and kids love the chef’s show. Sign them up for our Kabuki Kids® program and they’ll get a free birthday treat.

A guest holding up a Benihana menu, eyes peeking over the top, and holding food in chopsticks against a wooden background.

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