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Benihana - Carlsbad, CA

4.3
4.3
3719 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 929-8311
  • 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
    Ask about Private Event Dining.Book your next event in our private dining room. Perfect for private parties, corporate meetings, birthday celebrations. Subject to availability; please call for details.
  • Neighborhood
    Carlsbad
  • Cross street
    Poinsettia
  • Parking details
    Free parking for Benihana guests
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

What 3,719 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Kid-friendly

  • North San Diego

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Carlsbad offers a lively dining experience with entertaining chefs and "delicious food." Diners appreciate the friendly and attentive service, especially from standout chefs like Aries and Nick. While the ambiance and culinary show are highlights, some guests note extended wait times and occasional service hiccups. Overall, it's a memorable spot for celebrations.

3,719 Reviews
  1. Alan

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Eat here once a year for a birthday event. This last visit was absolutely the best. Great food preparation, great show, and the chef had a sense of humor.
    Benihana - Carlsbad, CAResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Alan! Thanks for visiting us at Benihana - Carlsbad! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your birthday celebration with us, and that our food preparation, show, and chef's sense of humor made a positive impression. We strive to provide the best dining experience possible, and it's wonderful to know we hit the mark for you. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again in the future!

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  2. Patrick

    Los Angeles

    40 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We have been to Benihana many times but last night was not a great experience. We waited over an hour for our chef to cook. He must have just started, no personality, lacked skills and really no fun. When you go to Benihana you go for the entertainment as well as the food. Very disappointed in my birthday dinner.
    Benihana - Carlsbad, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Patrick! We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Carlsbad. We understand that waiting for your meal and not having an entertaining chef can be frustrating, especially on a special occasion like your birthday. We're always striving to provide the best service and food, and we regret that we fell short this time. Your feedback is invaluable and will be used to improve our services. If you wish to contact us with further details regarding this experience, you may reach us by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide the fun and entertainment you're used to at our restaurant. Best, The Management Team

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  3. lynda

    San Diego

    210 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    210 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was slow and disjointed. Food was good but my partner's food arrived a good 5 minutes before mine
    Benihana - Carlsbad, CAResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Lynda, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Benihana - Carlsbad. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food, but we're sorry to hear about the slow service you encountered. We strive to provide a seamless dining experience for all our guests and it seems we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you and your partner again soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  4. Joe

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The energy was great, servers and chef were very engaging. Food was delicious 😋 Irvin was great 👌🏽
    Benihana - Carlsbad, CAResponded 7 days ago
    Hello, Joe! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Benihana - Carlsbad. It's great to know that our team was able to engage and provide you with a great dining experience. We're glad you enjoyed our food and found the overall value to be good. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, The Management Team

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  5. Vivia

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was great except for that they put too many people at one table. There were 8 people at our table. My husband was at the end and he was halfway off the table. He had nowhere comfortable to put his legs. I am left-handed and I had to try and use my right hand so I don’t keep bumping elbows with the lady on my left. Other than that - the service and food was excellent.
    Benihana - Carlsbad, CAResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Vivia! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and service at Benihana - Carlsbad. However, we're sorry to hear about the seating issue you experienced. We understand how important comfort and convenience are for all our guests and we'll definitely take your feedback into consideration. We strive to make every dining experience enjoyable for everyone. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team

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  6. Kevin

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Waitress was rude. Didn’t want to sing happy bday to my 5 year old daughter.
    Benihana - Carlsbad, CAResponded 7 days ago
    Hello, Kevin! We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Carlsbad. It's never our intention to make anyone feel uncomfortable or unwelcome. We strive to provide excellent service to all our guests and it seems we fell short during your visit. Your feedback regarding the service has been noted and we will certainly work on improving our team's behavior. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it up to you and deliver a better experience. Best regards, The Management Team

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  7. Pedrito

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Our chef did nothing to entertain and talked more about the Tyson fight. Soooooo boring! He burned the rice. Very mediocre. They completely forgot my 5yo grandson’s order. Very disappointed.
    Benihana - Carlsbad, CAResponded on November 17, 2024
    Hello, Pedrito! We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at Benihana - Carlsbad. We strive to provide a memorable dining experience for all our guests, and it's clear we fell short during your visit. We're disappointed to hear about the chef's behavior and the mix-up with your grandson's order. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service. If you wish to contact us with further details regarding this experience, you may reach us by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide the high-quality experience we're known for. Best regards, The Management Team

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  8. Miguel

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s too expensive, always feel rushed. Don’t serve mushrooms anymore. And don’t take pictures to remember when the website says it does
    Benihana - Carlsbad, CAResponded on November 18, 2024
    Thanks for the feedback, Miguel! We're sorry to hear that your experience at Benihana - Carlsbad didn't meet your expectations. We're always looking to improve and your comments about the pricing, service speed, and mushroom removal are taken seriously. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience.

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  9. Bruce

    San Diego

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ian was our server, and as I told the manager on the way out, "Ian rocked it!" He handed a survey card, but the QR code results in a dead link. :-( Overall, another great experience!
    Benihana - Carlsbad, CAResponded on November 18, 2024
    Thanks for visiting us, Bruce! We're thrilled to hear that you had another great experience at Benihana - Carlsbad. It's great to know that our team made your visit enjoyable. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the survey link. We'll certainly look into this issue. We're glad that you enjoyed our food and service. We hope to see you again soon!

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  10. Jason

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ian and David did a great job. Ian was attentive and energetic. David made the food great
    Benihana - Carlsbad, CAResponded on November 14, 2024
    Hey Jason! Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Benihana - Carlsbad. It's wonderful to know that our team was attentive and energetic and that you found our food to be great. We strive to provide excellent service and it's heartening to know we hit the mark with you. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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FAQs

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

Benihana - Carlsbad, CA is rated 4.3 stars by 3719 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Benihana - Carlsbad, CA

755 Raintree Drive, Suite 100, Carlsbad, CA 92011

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Poinsettia
  • Neighborhood
    Carlsbad
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking for Benihana guests
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (760) 929-8311
  • 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
    Ask about Private Event Dining.Book your next event in our private dining room. Perfect for private parties, corporate meetings, birthday celebrations. Subject to availability; please call for details.
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