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Benihana - San Diego, CA, San Diego, CA

Benihana - San Diego, CA

4.0
4
7388 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 165 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, Tue, Thu, Sun 11:00–23:00 Wed 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (619) 298-4666
  • Website
    https://www.benihana.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    477 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108
  • Area
    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

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What 7,388 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • San Diego

    Most Booked

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in San Diego offers an engaging dining experience with "fantastic chefs" who entertain and delight. The food is consistently "delicious," making it a favored spot for celebrations. However, guests should be prepared for potential delays, even with reservations. Despite these wait times, the vibrant atmosphere and exceptional culinary performances make it "worth the chaos."

7,388 Reviews

  1. Corrina

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The wait was long no point in using the app we waited for aprox 1 hour our reservation was at 8:15 Got sat literally 50 mins later.

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  2. Curtis

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is always a great food experience. Unfortunately we were not sat down until an hour and 15 minutes past our reservation time. To make things worse we sat and had to wait over an hour for our chef to arrive to the table. Our reservation was at 745p. The chef arrived past 1000p…we finally started to eat at 1020p. The waitress was nice but told us we had to order our food as soon as we were sat down so it could be added to the long line of orders. She said we could not wait.

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  3. Stacey

    VIP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    6:15 reservation, seated at 7:00. No chef to our table until 8:10. Chef Luis was fantastic but waitress was rude and made judgmental comments to our group about requests. We’ve been big fans in the past but wait times have gotten ridiculous and the restaurant feels run down.

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  4. Greg

    VIP

    San Diego

    56 reviews

    1.0

    56 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been there for over 25 yrs, were locals. Salads, rice and drinks arrived at the end of dinner.

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  5. Gigi

    VIP

    New York City

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. Our server Trevor was amazing, cooked soooo good and provided great entertainment. Happy holidays to everyone who made a great experience for our family.

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  6. Mark

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it. Long wait but we'll worth it. Food was amazing.

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  7. Jeff

    Seattle

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a 7:30 RESERVATION but we were not called for our table until 8:27. The first course (soup) did not get to the table until 8:59. The food was great as per usual, but the service experience was terrible.

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  8. Gary

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a 7:00PM reservation, arrived at 6:30PM, and was told they had a lot of walk-ins so they couldn't seat us until 8:00PM which made us late for our next venue. The people who sat next to us had a 6:30PM reservation. You don't put walk-ins above people who make reservations. It's just bad management! I won't ever come back and I was a local regular.

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  9. Haydee

    VIP

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Had a 6:30 pm reservation and was seated at 7:26 pm - almost an hour later. Had to ask the server for silverware and napkin to which she had a slight attitude about getting them. She did not offer any to the other guests and took her time in getting me a napkin with utensils as requested. Chef arrived at 8:16 pm - almost two hours after our reservation. Fausto cooked a delicious meal. The server at table 10 kept on telling those patrons that they could take however long they wanted - that the longer they were there - the longer she got paid. Guess that explains why we were seated almost an hour after our reservation time. All in all the food was delicious but they continue to overbook and do not respect reservation times as they should. It’s like a doctor’s office - they make patrons wait but if the patron is tad bit late - reservation is cancelled. Honestly, don’t know why I continue returning to Benihana - knowing I’ll be waiting longer than my reservation time to be seated.

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  10. daniel

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a little wait, maybe 30 min to sit, not bad for a holiday rush. The food was amazing, and Izack performed an amazing show.

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FAQs

Benihana - San Diego, CA does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

Benihana - San Diego, CA is rated 4 stars by 7388 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 165 times today

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Google Map for Benihana - San Diego, CA

477 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    8 FWY and 163 FWY
  • Area
    Mission Valley
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun 11:00–23:00 Wed 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00
  • 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
  • Website
    https://www.benihana.com/
  • 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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