Benihana is fun to go to for group events. My tastes have changed over the years, and plenty of restaurants are better, but this is one of my mum's all-time favorites, so we went for her birthday.
Most of the staff are helpful but indifferent. (Is it cultural?) I love that they've turned teppanyaki into a fun show, but our cook wasn't really into it. No worries because the food is still good.
You start with some soup (that used to contain more mushrooms and onions). The broth is still good though. Next onto the same salad they've served forever: iceberg lettuce (meh) with a tasty ginger dressing.
Next, onto your "appetizer": zucchini, onions, shrimp -- all good, as are the dipping sauces. Then onto your main course. My favorite is the Chateaubriand. You also get some tasty mushrooms. Can't eat it all? Makes for damn good leftovers.
You end with some ice cream and are stuffed to the brim.
Good, fun choice for a group event!