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Benihana - San Diego, CA, San Diego, CA

Benihana - San Diego, CA

4.0
4
7461 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 131 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal 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 taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 298-4666
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Spice up your next gathering with Benihana catering! Our perfectly portioned hibachi entrees, sides, and sushi platters are guaranteed to wow your guests. Place your order at least 3 hours in advance and indulge in a full flavor experience. https://www.benihana.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for the perfect venue for your next event? Look no further! Come and enjoy a private room at Benihana. Book now and make lasting memories!
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (619) 298-4666
  • Neighborhood
    Mission Valley
  • Cross street
    8 FWY and 163 FWY
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

What 7,461 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Japanese

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in San Diego offers a lively dining experience with "delicious food" and "entertaining chefs." Guests appreciate the culinary show, especially when chefs like Izak and Santiago perform. While the atmosphere is fun for special occasions, diners recommend planning ahead due to potential wait times. The staff is generally attentive, adding to the enjoyment.
7,461 Reviews
  1. Julie

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I really loved our chef Great sense of humor and interactive 

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  2. Chantelle

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We were there for almost 3 hours. Our reservation was at 7:30 and we weren’t seated until 8. They didn’t start cooking until 9 PM. That is ridiculous. We left at 10:20. We weren’t even offered our dessert that came with our meal. We also had two kids with us that got extremely inpatient with how long everything was taking.  they don’t have enough staff to be making all these reservations. Stop making so many reservations!!!

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  3. Riamour

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our chef Luis was very personable, funny and efficient. Food was great.
    Benihana - San Diego, CAResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Riamour! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with our chef at Benihana - San Diego, CA. It's wonderful to know that you found our team personable, funny, and efficient. We're also glad to know that you enjoyed our food. We strive to provide excellent service and value, and your input helps us do just that. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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  4. Alan

    San Diego

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Benihana is one of our favorite places to go, we enjoy the food, the chef who entertains us for over an hour. Today Chris M was our chef and we enjoyed his performance through out the evening g. He was fun and his food was delicious. He through in his personal experiences which made his performance one of the best. We and the other people seated at our table lived his skills and food. Thank You Chris M.
    Benihana - San Diego, CAResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Alan! We're thrilled to hear that Benihana - San Diego, CA is one of your favorite places to go and that you enjoyed the chef's performance. It's wonderful to know that our team could bring a fun and memorable experience to your evening. We strive to create memorable experiences for our guests, and it's heartening to hear that we hit the mark with you. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  5. MariaR

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chris M, was a wonderful chef. He was engaging, respectful and he’s food was delicious. I’ve been to Benihana many times and this was by far the best experience. Will return and will request Chris M.
    Benihana - San Diego, CAResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Maria! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience with us and that our food met your expectations. We're always striving to provide the best for our customers and it's great to know we succeeded during your visits to Benihana - San Diego, CA. We're also glad that you enjoyed your experience with us and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Thanks again for your kind words and support!

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  6. oswaldo

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately Benihana’s San Diego decided to try to nickel and dime you on everything from food menu to drinks. They have replace the full menu with the holiday menu permanently and will also not refill your free house tea due to goal of profits they wish to make. Very sad the direction they decided to take. You can feel the staff unhappy behavior with this leadership direction changes. Wish them the best after loosing their base regular customers. Will start visiting the Carlsbad location more because I still love the food.
    Benihana - San Diego, CAResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Oswaldo. We're really sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - San Diego, CA. We understand your concerns about the changes in our menu and the frustration caused by the lack of refills on house tea. We're also sorry to hear about your perception of our staff's behavior. We aim to provide a positive experience for all our guests, and we regret that we fell short this time. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration as we continuously work to improve our services. We hope you'll give us another chance to serve you better in the future.

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  7. Chrislee

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our chef, Paul, was fantastic! Funny and added different tricks. My daughters loved it!
    Benihana - San Diego, CAResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Chrislee, Thank you for your kind words and for giving us high ratings. We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had a fantastic time at Benihana - San Diego, CA! It's wonderful to know that our chef added to your experience and that your daughters loved it. We appreciate your feedback on the value and we're always looking for ways to improve. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back soon! Best Regards, The Management Team

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  8. Ruk

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    It was horrible! We had a reservation for 7:30 pm and we didn’t get seated till 8:20pm! My party of 9 were very hungry , tired and felt like faint! It was a Sunday evening it was super packed and we thought about leaving but it was my son’s birthday and he in the military . It’s was the most stressful and horrible experience we had to ever had! Never ever coming there again ! It was a lack of communication and not being in order !
    Benihana - San Diego, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Ruk, We're truly sorry to hear about your experience at Benihana - San Diego, CA. We strive to provide a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience for all our guests, and it's clear we fell short during your visit. We understand how important special occasions are, and we apologize for the delay in seating. We also acknowledge that our communication about your reservation was lacking. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we work to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to make things right. Best, The Management Team

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  9. Joelle

    VIP

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Things have changed a lot over the years; I was used to a more “nice restaurant” but the ambience has become more of a Chili’s kind of vibe. Tile everywhere, LOUD, and everything was kind of greasy; we kept slipping on the floors. The hostess desk was totally overrun when we arrived with tons of people, absolutely packed, many sitting on the floors, shoes off, like it was the airport. We were told they overbook OpenTable so even though we arrived on time, and all our party was there, we still waited another 30 minutes. The hostesses did their best, given how many people were in that host stand area. The servers were great and very friendly. Our chef was personable and the food was good. But the screaming children and yelling people made it feel like Dave & Busters and less like the moderately upscale restaurant I remember, deserving of $65 a plate.
    Benihana - San Diego, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Joelle! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our service and food at Benihana - San Diego, CA. We understand that certain aspects of the restaurant have changed over the years. We apologize if the ambience and the floor condition didn't meet your expectations. We'll definitely take your comments into account as we strive to improve our guests' experiences. We're glad you had a positive experience with our staff and chef. We hope to welcome you back soon for a more relaxed dining experience.

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  10. Chris

    VIP

    Orange County

    65 reviews

    2.0

    65 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    45 minute wait despite a reservation. staff coldly blamed the holiday weekend, a new one for us. fried rice was greasy and over seasoned. one kid was sick in the night from the experience. i've had good experiences at Benihana elsewhere. this one did not work out in any way.
    Benihana - San Diego, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Chris. We're sorry to hear about your experience at Benihana - San Diego, CA. We understand that waiting despite a reservation is frustrating and we apologize for any discomfort caused. We're sorry to hear about the food you received as well - our fried rice should be spotless and flavorful. We're also sorry to hear about the incident with your child. We take all feedback seriously and will use this as an opportunity to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to show you the quality and service that Benihana - San Diego, CA is known for.

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Benihana - San Diego, CA is rated 4 stars by 7461 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 131 times today

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477 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    8 FWY and 163 FWY
  • Neighborhood
    Mission Valley
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 298-4666
  • Catering
    Spice up your next gathering with Benihana catering! Our perfectly portioned hibachi entrees, sides, and sushi platters are guaranteed to wow your guests. Place your order at least 3 hours in advance and indulge in a full flavor experience. https://www.benihana.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for the perfect venue for your next event? Look no further! Come and enjoy a private room at Benihana. Book now and make lasting memories!
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (619) 298-4666
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