Benihana Happy Hour — Days, Times & Deals

The Benihana happy hour is the budget-friendly way to enjoy the flavors of the teppanyaki restaurant without committing to a full hibachi dinner. Held on weekday afternoons in the lounge, the Benihana happy hour discounts a rotating spread of appetizers, sushi rolls, cocktails, sake, beer and wine. It's the perfect stop for a casual drink and a few bites, or a warm-up before a table at the grill.

Because happy hour is a lounge offering, availability and exact pricing vary quite a bit by location, and it isn't offered on weekends. The deals below reflect the typical weekday lineup — think discounted edamame and gyoza, signature cocktails like the Benihana Mojito, hot sake, and a rotating list of wines — but always confirm the current specials at the Benihana you plan to visit.

Benihana happy hour times

_{Times are the common weekday lounge pattern and vary by location. Confirm with your local Benihana.}

What's on the Benihana happy hour menu

The weekday lounge happy hour typically features discounts across several groups:

• Discounted appetizers — Edamame, Spicy Edamame, Spicy Seaweed Salad, Vegetable Spring Rolls, Shrimp Tempura, Onion Rings, Salmon Avocado Sashimi, Pan Fried Gyoza Dumplings, Tokyo Wings
• Discounted sushi rolls — California Roll, Avocado & Cucumber, Spicy Salmon, Spicy Tuna, Crunchy Calamari, Chili Shrimp, Shrimp Crunchy, Spicy Lotus, Salmon Avocado
• Discounted classic cocktails — Toki Old Fashioned, Roku Negroni, Japanese Spritz, Tokyo Mule, Cosmopolitan, Hendrick's & Tonic
• Discounted signature cocktails — Benihana Punch, Sake Sangria, Benihana Mojito, Mai Tai, Cucumber Collins, Beni-tini, Milagro Paloma, Milagro Margarita
• Discounted sake & beers — Benihana Hot Sake Large Carafe, Sho Chiku Bai Ginjo (300 ml), Kirin Sake Bomber (22 oz), Kirin Light (12 oz), Seasonal Draft (16 oz)
• Discounted wines — La Marca Prosecco (Split), Caposaldo Pinot Grigio, Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc, Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay, 14 Hands Merlot, Bodega Norton Malbec, Louis Martini Cabernet, Hayes Ranch Cabernet, Benihana Plum Wine

The sushi rolls and appetizers make happy hour a genuinely good value if you want to sample the sushi bar. Pair a few discounted rolls with a Benihana Mojito or a carafe of hot sake for a relaxed, lower-cost visit. For the full menu, see the sushi rolls and alcoholic beverages guides.