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Benihana - San Diego, CA, San Diego, CA

Benihana - San Diego, CA

4.0
4
7408 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 168 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, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Tue, Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Wed 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • 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
  • 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

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What 7,408 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
  • 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."

7,409 Reviews

  1. WillnAli

    VIP

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a 7:00pm reservation, checked in at 6:45pm when they explained there was currently an hour and a half wait, they were just seating the 6:00pm reservations. FYI, you might want to call ahead and see if they are on time or running behind. After we finally got to our table (8:15pm), the service and food was excellent! Fausto was our teppanyaki chef, and he was magnificent. Always enjoy it more when there’s a show and dinner. Erick our server, went above and beyond, 5 stars to Erick!! He will be the reason we try Benihanas again.

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  2. Larry

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a difficult review because on one hand, once we were seated, the ambiance for my son's birthday was exciting, the food tasted great, and the service and experience provided by Mia and Cal were outstanding. The unfortunate thing was that our reservation for this Thursday evening was at 6:!5, and we weren't seated until 8 o'clock. The hostess (working hard and managing to keep their spirits up) had to tell others that there was a delay of up to two hours after their reserved time. Understandably, several folks were upset and canceled. Others like us stayed. It had been 27 years since we were last at Benihana, and we really wanted our family to have the experience. In all, we had a great time, even if it was a late night.

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  3. Kentrea

    VIP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered the Benihana trio and I thought the portion of steak and chicken was very small. The portion size used to be much bigger so we were disappointed with that

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  4. Yas

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our reservation was at 7:30pm and we didn’t get served to eat until 10:00pm. We lost valuable time on my birthday.

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  5. Travis

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for the culinary show and Fausto was our chef. He was outstanding and the food was delicious too

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  6. Dawna

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seated right away for our reservation. The service was excellent and Chef Luis was very entertaining at the hibachi table. The food was Delicious! A great way to start the new year. Thank you!

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  7. Ana

    Sonora

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They made us wait 45 min to get a table with reservation but it was a great experience

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  8. Michael

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was good but we were seated an hour after our reservation time which sucked. The cook was late getting to the table too.

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  9. Isabel

    VIP

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Waited two hours for food with a reservation and ended up leaving.

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  10. Rose

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time and dinner on NYE. The restaurant was running a little behind. We waited about 25 minutes with a reservation. We sat at a table while we were called to seating table with the Chef. The dinner drinks and dessert were delicious. The Chef was friendly, funny and pleasant. Happy New Year everyone 🥳

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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 7408 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 168 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Neighborhood
    Mission Valley
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Tue, Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Wed 11:00 am–10:00 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
  • 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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