Benihana - Carlsbad, CA

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   Foodrocks VIP

   Chicago1 review

   1.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Ridiculously long wait times. Had a reservation but was seated over 45 minute after the reservation time. Approximately 1 hr 30 minutes to have the chef come to the table. The chef and waiter were attentive, but the wait times made the experience miserable.
   

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   Rachael VIP

   San Diego1 review

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My mother & I had a fun lunch Friday afternoon at the Benihana Cbad! Lauren & Vlad took such great care of us!! Lauren was so sweet and went out of her way to make us feel special & took our picture, ensuring that there was no glare. Vlad was so funny &, not only was the food delicious, but his entertaining skills were top notch! We really enjoyed ourselves & can’t wait to dine again with friends and family.
   

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   Nicole

   San Diego1 review

   2.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   I had a reservation and was excited for my first time. It was my birthday. We waited almost 2 hours for the chef to come to the table and our server had an attitude. It was bummer. The chef was entertaining and if not for him I would be giving this experience a 1.
   

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   Jana

   San Diego4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   I love Benihanas. The food is amazing and the show is perfect!
   

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   Laura

   San Diego2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Everything was bad. Avoid if all possible! They bumped their reservations for a larger party, which goes back to management and reservation updating on online platforms. Multiple parties left and waited over 45 mins- an hour to get seated. The price paid was not worth the wait, nor treatment.
   

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   Kelsey

   San Diego1 review

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   We had to wait an hour to be seated even though we had a reservation.
   

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   Lombo VIP

   Tampa23 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The food and the service were good, but the price was too expensive for hibachi. We had two sushi rolls and hibachi, no alcohol and it was $250 with tip. Way to much!!!
   

   Benihana - Carlsbad, CAResponded 1 day ago

   Dear Lombo, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the food and service during your visit. We strive to provide a high-quality hibachi experience, but we understand your concern about pricing. Our pricing reflects the quality of ingredients, skilled chefs, and the overall dining experience we aim to deliver. We truly appreciate your input and hope to have the opportunity to serve you again, ensuring a memorable experience that meets your expectations. Best regards,
   

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   MaryP

   San Diego1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our chef was Arthur, and we enjoyed his entertainment, and he is a wonderful chef!!
   

   Benihana - Carlsbad, CAResponded 3 days ago

   Hey Mary, We're over the moon to hear that you had a fantastic time at Benihana - Carlsbad, CA! It's great to know that our chef's entertainment added to your dining experience and that you enjoyed our food. We strive to provide the best service and value, and your feedback reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. We can't wait to welcome you back for more entertainment and delicious meals!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Diego1 review

   1.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Our reservation was at 645.. they didn’t take us until 8pm My order was wrong.. I asked for no salt and it was drenched in salt. Service was very slow.
   

   Benihana - Carlsbad, CAResponded 4 days ago

   Dear Guest! Thanks for the review. We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Carlsbad, CA. It's disappointing to know that you didn't receive the dish you requested and that the service was slower than usual. We take your feedback seriously and will use it as an opportunity to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1

    Honestly the worst dining experience I have ever had. Took over an hour to even get seated at our table, which is unacceptable when you make a reservation over a week in advance. I wish I could say that’s where this horrible experience ended. 4 hours and 45 minutes later we finally finished our meal. Service was pretty awful. My mother had to go to the bar for water and wine after asking the server twice, we ordered sushi and never received it, some of the courses were never even offered, and several of the meals didn’t come with all of the food (my daughter ordered the lobster, scallop, shrimp combo and only received lobster and other people in our group only received one item out of their combo orders as well). This place is severely understaffed and horribly managed. I can’t even comprehend the amount of time and money I wasted only to receive a horrible experience. I will never eat at a Benihana restaurant again.
    

    Benihana - Carlsbad, CAResponded 4 days ago

    Dear Guest! We're really sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at Benihana - Carlsbad, CA. It's clear that we didn't meet your expectations, and for that, we sincerely apologize. We understand how frustrating it can be to wait for a long time, especially when you've made a reservation. We also regret that the food and service did not meet your expectations, and we're sorry for the confusion about your orders. We take your feedback seriously and will use it to improve our service and food quality. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide you with a better dining experience.
    

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