Benihana Monterey
Monterey, CA
136 Olivier St, Monterey, CA 93940, USA201 itemsUpdated May 24, 2026
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Alcohol Frozen Specialties
BANANA BERRY SMOOTHIE
Strawberry, banana and blueberry.
MANGO COLADA
Pineapple, coconut and mango purée.
MILKSHAKE
Strawberry or Cookies 'n Cream.
STRAWBERRY PASSION DELIGHT
Passion fruit with a strawberry swirl.
Alcohol-Free Drinks
BENIHANA LEMONADE
Complimentary refills. Raspberry | Mango | Strawberry | Passion Fruit
FRESHLY BREWED ICED TEAS
Complimentary refills. Benihana "Red Flower" Hibiscus Blend Caffeine-free | Passion Fruit Matcha | Green Tea | Black Organic
RAMUNE
Classic Japanese bottled soda with a "pop!" Lemon-Lime | Grape | Strawberry
RED BULL (8.4 OZ)
Original | Sugar Free | Tropical
SODA
Complimentary refills
WATER
Still Water | Saratoga Sparkling Water
Appetizers
California Roll
Kani kama crab contain imitation crab
CRISPY CALAMARI
Dragon Roll
Kani kama crab contain imitation crab
Edamame
Pan Fried Gyoza Dumplings - Pork
Pan Fried Gyoza Dumplings - Spicy Chicken
Rainbow Roll
Kani kama crab mix contain imitation crab. May contain raw or undercooked ingredients
SPICY EDAMAME
Sautéed with spicy tsuyu no moto sauce.
Spicy Tuna Roll
May contain raw or undercooked ingredients
Tempura Vegetable
TUNA TARTARE
Tuna, avocado, green onions, tempura bits, tartare sauce, ceviche mayo; topped with crispy onions, microgreens and togarashi.
BAR PACKAGE - PREMIUM
14 HANDS MERLOT
Wine
A TO Z ROSÉ
Wine
BACARDI SUPERIOR RUM
Premium Spirit
BENIHANA PLUM
Wine
BENIHANA PUNCH
Signature Cocktail
BLUE OCEAN
Signature Cocktail
CORONA
Beer
EMMOLO SAUVIGNON BLANC
Wine
JIM BEAM BOURBON
Premium Spirit
JOHNNIE WALKER BLACK
Premium Spirit
KIRIN ICHIBAN
Beer
LA MARCA PROSECCO
Wine
MAI TAI
Signature Cocktail
MICHELOB ULTRA
Beer
MILAGRO BLANCO TEQUILA
Premium Spirit
PREMIUM BAR PACKAGE
$45.001.5 hours
ROCKY'S MARGARITA
Signature Cocktail
SHO CHIKU BAI NIGORI
Japanese Sake
TANQUERAY GIN
Premium Spirit
TITO'S VODKA
Premium Spirit
BAR PACKAGE - ULTRA PREMIUM
GLENLIVET 12 YR
Ultra Premium Spirit
GREY GOOSE
Ultra Premium Spirit
HENDRICK'S
Ultra Premium Spirit
KENDALL JACKSON CHARDONNAY
Wine
KIM CRAWFORD SAUVIGNON BLANC
Wine
LOUIS M. MARTINI
Wine
MAKER'S MARK
Ultra Premium Spirit
PATRÓN SILVER
Ultra Premium Spirit
SHO CHIKU BAI GINJO
Japanese Sake
ULTRA PREMIUM BAR PACKAGE
$55.001.5 hours
ULTRA PREMIUM BAR PACKAGE - ADDITIONAL HOURS
$30.00Per additional hour
ZACAPA 23 YRS
Ultra Premium Spirit
Children's Drinks
BANANA BERRY BLAST
Banana, Strawberry and Blueberry smoothie.
DRAGON JUICE
A blend of fruit juices.
JUICE
Apple, Orange, Cranberry, Pineapple.
MILK - 2%
Combinations
CHICKEN & SHRIMP
CHICKEN & STEAK
FILET MIGNON & CHICKEN
FILET MIGNON & SHRIMP
STEAK & SHRIMP
DESSERT
STRAWBERRY MOCHI
Dessert
BANANA TEMPURA
GREEN TEA ICE CREAM
ICE CREAM
Chocolate or vanilla.
RAINBOW SHERBET
Entrée Complements
NY STRIP STEAK
Entrées
CHICKEN TENDERS
For kids 12 and younger. Served with Japanese onion soup or Benihana salad, shrimp appetizer, vegetables (corn, zucchini and onion), steamed rice, and ice cream.
FILET MIGNON
Tenderloin and mushrooms lightly seasoned and grilled to perfection.
HIBACHI CHICKEN
Chicken breast and mushrooms grilled with sesame seeds.
HIBACHI SCALLOPS
Tender Hokkaido scallops grilled hibachi style with lemon.
HIBACHI SHRIMP
Shrimp grilled with lemon.
HIBACHI STEAK
New York strip steak and mushrooms teppanyaki grilled to your specification.
Hibachi Steak - Filet Mignon Upgrade
$9.00Upgrade to Filet Mignon
LUNCH BOAT
Served with soup, Benihana Salad, edamame, sashimi, half California roll, shrimp and vegetable tempura, steamed rice and fresh fruit. Available in Chicken, Salmon, Steak Julienne, Filet Mignon, or Colossal Shrimp.
LUNCH DUET
Select two of these Benihana favorites: Steak Julienne, Chicken, Calamari, Yakisoba, Scallops, or Shrimp.
POKE BOWL
Cucumber and green onions mixed in poke sauce. Served with grape tomatoes, avocados, edamame, seaweed salad and topped with sesame seeds. Available in Ahi Tuna or Salmon.
SPICY HIBACHI CHICKEN
Grilled in a special spicy homemade sauce.
STEAK JULIENNE
Teriyaki steak with green onions and mushrooms grilled in a homemade teriyaki sauce.
SUSHI COMBINATION
An assortment of fresh nigiri and a California Roll served with soup and salad.
YAKISOBA
Japanese sautéed noodles with vegetables in a special sauce. Available in Chicken, Steak, or Shrimp.
Fried Rice
HIBACHI CHICKEN RICE
The original Benihana classic. Grilled chicken, rice, egg and chopped vegetables. Enjoy this classic with the addition of Steak or Shrimp for an additional price.
SPICY CHICKEN RICE
A combination of chili peppers, ginger, and Sriracha sauce.
WAGYU STEAK RICE
Frozen Drinks
Haiku Colada
A take on the traditional piña colada, adding a swirl of fresh strawberry purée
HIBACHI EXPERIENCE - GINZA
BENIHANA TRIO
Filet mignon, colossal shrimp and chicken breast grilled with lemon.
HIBACHI CHATEAUBRIAND
8.5 ounces of center cut tenderloin and mushrooms lightly seasoned.
LAND 'N SEA
Tender filet mignon and Hokkaido scallops grilled in lemon.
HIBACHI EXPERIENCE - KYOTO
EMPEROR'S FEAST
Filet mignon and chicken breast grilled to perfection.
OCEAN TREASURE
Grilled cold water lobster tail with grilled Hokkaido scallops and colossal shrimp.
SPLASH 'N MEADOW
Hibachi steak and colossal shrimp lightly seasoned and grilled to your specification.
HIBACHI EXPERIENCE - OSAKA
COLOSSAL SHRIMP
Colossal shrimp lightly seasoned and grilled with lemon.
HIBACHI TUNA
Sesame crusted tuna steak with tomato, avocado and edamame in a white balsamic sauce. Served medium rare.
Happy Hour
*Item may be served raw or undercooked.
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary.
BEER
$6.00• Seasonal Draft (16 oz) • Kirin Light (12 oz)
BENIHANA MOJITO
$9.00• Classic • Exotic • Coconut
BLUE OCEAN PUNCH BOWL
$35.00FOR TWO OR MORE
CALIFORNIA ROLL†
$9.00CHEESEBURGER* WITH FRIES
$9.00CHILI SHRIMP ROLL†
$12.00CRISPY RICE*
$12.00LARGE HOT SAKE
$9.00SAKE SANGRIA
$9.00• Sparkling Rosé • White Peach Sake • Red Plum Sake
SALMON AVOCADO ROLL*
$9.00SHRIMP CRUNCHY ROLL*
$9.00SHRIMP TEMPURA
$9.00SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
$9.00• Benihana Punch • Mai Tai • Haiku Colada • Cucumber Collins
SPICY SALMON ROLL*
$6.00SPICY TUNA ROLL*
$6.00TOKYO WINGS
$12.00• Black Pepper Teriyaki • Spicy • Sesame Garlic
VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS
$6.00WINE
$9.00• La Marca Prosecco (split) • Caposaldo Pinot Grigio • 14 Hands Merlot • A to Z Rose
†Kani kama crab & kani kama crab mix contain imitation crab.
Martinis
1964 Saketini
Made with premium vodka and sake and shaken with cucumber and plum wine to add a crisp and refreshing spin to the traditional vodka martini
Lychee Blossom
Made with lychee purée, vodka and elderflower liqueur
Mojitos
Exotic Mojito
Made with passion fruit and pineapple, perfect for a little extra island tang
Moscow Mules
Tokyo Mule
Made with crushed cucumber, vodka, fresh limes and tasty ginger beer
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Power Lunch
Benihana Onion Soup
Served with all Power Lunch entrees
Benihana Salad
Served with all Power Lunch entrees
Chicken
$15.95Power Lunch entree choice
Dipping Sauces
Served with all Power Lunch entrees
Hibachi Vegetable Rice
Served with all Power Lunch entrees
Hibachi Vegetables
Served with all Power Lunch entrees
NY Strip
$19.95Power Lunch entree choice
Shrimp
$15.95Power Lunch entree choice
Tofu
$15.95Power Lunch entree choice
RECEPTION STYLE - FRIED RICE
VEGETABLE FRIED RICE
WAGYU STEAK FRIED RICE
RECEPTION STYLE - HIBACHI
HIBACHI FILET MIGNON
Tenderloin and mushrooms lightly seasoned and grilled to perfection.
RECEPTION STYLE - STARTERS
CHILI PONZU YELLOWTAIL
Yellowtail, jalapeño, cilantro and chili ponzu sauce.
CHILI SHRIMP ROLL
Krab and cream cheese tempura in a spicy chili sauce, topped with spicy krab and shrimp.
CRISPY RICE - SPICY SALMON
Crunchy sesame sushi rice, jalapeño, cilantro, drizzled with black pepper soy sauce.
CRISPY RICE - SPICY TUNA
Crunchy sesame sushi rice, jalapeño, cilantro, drizzled with black pepper soy sauce.
CRISPY RICE - SPICY YELLOWTAIL
Crunchy sesame sushi rice, jalapeño, cilantro, drizzled with black pepper soy sauce.
PAN FRIED PORK GYOZA DUMPLINGS
SALMON CARPACCIO
Salmon, homemade citrus dressing, ceviche mayo, microgreens and togarashi.
SASHIMI SAMPLER
Tuna, salmon and snapper.
SHRIMP CRUNCHY ROLL
Shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, krab, tempura crumbs.
SUSHI SAMPLER
Tuna, salmon, snapper, yellowtail and shrimp nigiri.
TOKYO WINGS - BLACK PEPPER TERIYAKI SAUCE
TOKYO WINGS - SESAME GARLIC SAUCE
TOKYO WINGS - SPICY SAUCE
TUNA POKE
Rolls
ALASKAN ROLL
AVOCADO CUCUMBER ROLL
AVOCADO ROLL
CUCUMBER ROLL
EEL ROLL
PHILADELPHIA ROLL
SALMON AVOCADO ROLL
SALMON ROLL
SHRIMP TEMPURA ROLL
SPICY SALMON ROLL
TUNA ROLL
VEGETABLE ROLL
YELLOWTAIL ROLL
Sangria
White Peach Sake Sangria
Combines sake, white wine and peach purée
Sashimi/Nigiri (2 Pieces)
EGG TAMAGO
KANI KRABSTICK
SMOKED SALMON
Side Orders
MAKE IT SPICY
STEAMED RICE
6 ounces
WHITE NOODLES
Small Plates
WAGYU BURGER & FRIES
Soup & Salads
MISO SOUP
A delicious blend of miso, green onion and tofu.
SEAWEED SALAD
Specialties
BENIHANA DELIGHT
Colossal shrimp and chicken breast lightly seasoned and grilled. 6 course meal served with Benihana Onion Soup, Benihana Salad, Hibachi Shrimp Appetizer, Hibachi Vegetables, Mushrooms, Homemade Dipping Sauces, Steamed Rice, Japanese Hot Green Tea, Ice Cream or Sherbet
DELUXE TREAT
Filet mignon and cold water lobster tail. 6 course meal served with Benihana Onion Soup, Benihana Salad, Hibachi Shrimp Appetizer, Hibachi Vegetables, Mushrooms, Homemade Dipping Sauces, Steamed Rice, Japanese Hot Green Tea, Ice Cream or Sherbet
HIBACHI SUPREME
Chateaubriand, 8 ounces of our finest center cut tenderloin, served with a grilled cold water lobster tail. 6 course meal served with Benihana Onion Soup, Benihana Salad, Hibachi Shrimp Appetizer, Hibachi Vegetables, Mushrooms, Homemade Dipping Sauces, Steamed Rice, Japanese Hot Green Tea, Ice Cream or Sherbet
ROCKY'S CHOICE
Hibachi steak and chicken breast grilled to your specification. 6 course meal served with Benihana Onion Soup, Benihana Salad, Hibachi Shrimp Appetizer, Hibachi Vegetables, Mushrooms, Homemade Dipping Sauces, Steamed Rice, Japanese Hot Green Tea, Ice Cream or Sherbet
SAMURAI TREAT
Filet mignon and colossal shrimp grilled to perfection with lemon. 6 course meal served with Benihana Onion Soup, Benihana Salad, Hibachi Shrimp Appetizer, Hibachi Vegetables, Mushrooms, Homemade Dipping Sauces, Steamed Rice, Japanese Hot Green Tea, Ice Cream or Sherbet
Specialty Sushi Rolls
CHILI PONZU YELLOWTAIL ROLL
Spicy yellowtail mix, cucumber, avocado, jalapeños and cilantro; topped with yellowtail, green onions, crispy garlic and togarashi; served with chili ponzu sauce.
LAS VEGAS ROLL (DEEP FRIED)
Salmon, avocado, cream cheese, jalapeño, spicy sauce on top.
LOBSTER ROLL
Lobster tempura, krab, cucumber, iceberg lettuce. Comes with one Lobster Roll and two Lobster Hand Rolls.
SHRIMP LOVER'S ROLL
Shrimp tempura, shrimp, krab, avocado, cucumber.
SPICY CRISPY RICE
Crunchy sesame sushi rice, jalapeño, cilantro, drizzled with black pepper soy sauce. Served with two of each: Tuna | Yellowtail | Salmon
SUMO ROLL (BAKED)
Salmon, krab, avocado, cucumber, shrimp tempura, special mayo.
Steak, Chicken & Seafood
HIBACHI SALMON
Grilled salmon served with a savory avocado tartar sauce, shiitake mushrooms, asparagus and sautéed udon noodles. 5 course meal served with Benihana Onion Soup, Benihana Salad, Hibachi Shrimp Appetizer, Hibachi Vegetables, Homemade Dipping Sauces, Steamed Rice, Japanese Hot Green Tea
HIBACHI TUNA STEAK
Sesame crusted tuna steak with tomato, avocado and edamame in a white balsamic sauce. Served medium rare. 5 course meal served with Benihana Onion Soup, Benihana Salad, Hibachi Shrimp Appetizer, Hibachi Vegetables, Homemade Dipping Sauces, Steamed Rice, Japanese Hot Green Tea
SEAFOOD DIABLO
Hokkaido scallops, calamari, shrimp, assorted vegetables and Japanese udon noodles grilled in a homemade spicy sauce. 5 course meal served with Benihana Onion Soup, Benihana Salad, Hibachi Shrimp Appetizer, Hibachi Vegetables, Homemade Dipping Sauces, Steamed Rice, Japanese Hot Green Tea
SPICY TOFU STEAK
Tofu, scallions, and cilantro grilled in a special spicy homemade sauce. 5 course meal served with Benihana Onion Soup, Benihana Salad, Hibachi Shrimp Appetizer, Hibachi Vegetables, Homemade Dipping Sauces, Steamed Rice, Japanese Hot Green Tea
SURF SIDE
Colossal shrimp, calamari and tender Hokkaido scallops. 5 course meal served with Benihana Onion Soup, Benihana Salad, Hibachi Shrimp Appetizer, Hibachi Vegetables, Homemade Dipping Sauces, Steamed Rice, Japanese Hot Green Tea
YAKISOBA TRIO
Japanese sautéed noodles with mixed vegetables, chicken, steak and shrimp in a special sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds. 5 course meal served with Benihana Onion Soup, Benihana Salad, Hibachi Shrimp Appetizer, Hibachi Vegetables, Homemade Dipping Sauces, Steamed Rice, Japanese Hot Green Tea
Sushi Entrées
NIGIRI ASSORTMENT
Two pieces of each: tuna, yellowtail and salmon served with one piece of whitefish, shrimp, octopus and tamago.
SASHIMI ASSORTMENT
Four slices of each: tuna, salmon and yellowtail served with three slices of whitefish, two pieces of shrimp, two slices of octopus and steamed rice.
SUSHI & SASHIMI COMBINATION
Half California Roll, two sashimi slices of each: tuna, salmon and yellowtail, served with one piece of salmon, yellowtail, tuna and shrimp nigiri with steamed rice.
Taste of Benihana - Three Course Menu
Taste of Benihana Three Course Menu
$39.00Menu available Monday through Sunday in the bar and lounge area for dine-in only. Not valid with any other discounts or promotions, including the birthday certificate.
Whiskey Drinks
Strawberry Whiskey Smash
Made with bourbon, plum liqueur, aromatic bitters and lemon