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Benihana - San Diego, CA, San Diego, CA

Benihana - San Diego, CA

4.0
4
7398 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 152 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
  • 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
  • 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

What 7,398 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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."

7,398 Reviews
  1. Hailey

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service today going around 2:30 the cook was there really fast too!

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  2. Daniel

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    They were over 45 minutes behind on reservations. We were there 2 hours before we had a chef at our table. They left things out of our order which they had to cook at the end. We were a party of nine at our own table and no manager or anyone had anything to say about how long everything took.
    Benihana - San Diego, CAResponded 2 days ago
    Dear guest, thank you for sharing your experience. We regret that we didn’t meet your expectations on this occasion. Your feedback helps us improve, and we’d be grateful for the opportunity to make things right. Please contact us through our “Contact Us” page on our website.

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  3. Linda

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Hello, I took my grandson to Benihanas for dinner to celebrate his College Graduation. The noise level was so loud, disorganized and my reservations didn’t matter…a 45 minutes wait, ridiculous. And the food was marginal….my chicken fried rice was cold and mushy. Like, it had been sitting for a long time. It wasn’t made for me. It isn’t like it used to be. Wow. It has changed, and I don’t think I’ll be back nor will I refer anyone to this restaurant. Good Mornimg
    Benihana - San Diego, CAResponded 2 days ago
    Dear valued guest, thank you for your review. We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced and would appreciate the opportunity to learn more. Please contact us by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website

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  4. luisa

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Mucha gente muy poca atención no te respetan tu reserva nos querías atender 2 horas después para eso reservas pero las chicas de recepción de mal humor y groseras una pesadilla

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  5. Patrick

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was outstanding! However, having an early reservation it was still a 30 minute plus wait. The restaurant appeared to be grossly understaffed and had great difficulties accommodating their reservations.
    Benihana - San Diego, CAResponded 2 days ago
    Dear valued guest, thank you for your review. We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced and would appreciate the opportunity to learn more. Please contact us by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website

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  6. lisa

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Great show! Delicious food! Friendly staff!
    Benihana - San Diego, CAResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Guest, it’s wonderful to know you had such a great time at Benihana. Your feedback truly brightens our day! We can’t wait to host you again for another unforgettable experience.

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  7. Corrina

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    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.
    Benihana - San Diego, CAResponded 2 days ago
    Dear guest, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry to hear that your visit didn’t go as expected. We value your feedback and invite you to share more details with us. Please visit the “Contact Us" page on our website.

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  8. Alma

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We've been going to Benihana for decades and last night was the worst experience. We had a reservation at 7:30. We arrived at 7:20, there were dozens of people waiting both inside and outside of the restaurant. At around 7:45 we overheard the hostess telling other patrons that they were running at least 45 minutes behind and were barely finishing to seat the 6:45 reservations. Their excuse was "people aren't leaving their tables." We finally got seated around 8:40 pm. The server came to take our drink order and also asked if she could take it for orders. All the tables around were full, only one chef was cooking. People loudly cheered when they finally received something. We were served the soup and salad and our drinks had still not arrived. When they came to serve the salad we were informed they were out of carrots. Still no drinks. We finished the carrotless salad and finally drinks came, minus one drink. The chef finally came out and we were eating our meal at 9:50 PM. The server never came back to check on us, and when she did appear, it was to inform us she would be going on break and someone else would tend to our table. The food was fine, the typical garlicky flavors and extra sodium.... When it came to dessert, the portions were tiny, maybe half a scoop of super soft ice cream. We finally left after 10:30. We'll definitely come back, but we'll never again go in that time slot on a Saturday when they're clearly unprepared, unmanaged and out of carrots.
    Benihana - San Diego, CAResponded 2 days ago
    Dear valued guest, we’re sorry that your recent visit did not meet your expectations. Your feedback is important to us, and we would like to understand more about your experience. Please reach out to us by visiting our “Contact Us” page on our website.

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  9. Alberto

    Baja California

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    With reservation have to wait one hour and twenty minutes to get a table, understaffed, hot beer and expensive, a lot of people waiting bad bad service
    Benihana - San Diego, CAResponded 1 day ago
    Dear valued guest, thank you for your feedback. We're sorry that your experience didn’t meet expectations. We’d love the opportunity to improve and provide a better visit next time. Please reach out to us by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website.

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  10. Edward

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Our reservations were for 7pm, but we stood outside waiting to be seated until 7:36pm. We then sat at our table until 8:45pm before our chef showed up. Yes, we had drinks, soup and salad during that time, but to wait almost two hours past our reservation time for the chef to appear was not good at all. Our chef, Jesse O., was awesome. Very energetic, funny, engaging, and our food was delicious.
    Benihana - San Diego, CAResponded 2 days ago
    Dear guest, thank you for your comments. We regret that we did not provide the level of service you anticipated. We’re dedicated to improving and would appreciate any additional details you can offer. Please contact us through our “Contact Us” page on our website.

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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 7398 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 152 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
  • 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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