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Benihana - San Diego, CA, San Diego, CA

Benihana - San Diego, CA

3.8
3.8
7585 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 152 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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–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
    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

Private dining

Offers

  • $39 TASTE OF BENIHANA

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Wed - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Thu - Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Enjoy the flavors of our signature hibachi with an exclusive five-course meal for just $39 per person. Enjoy our fan favorites like our fried rice, hibachi steak or tender chicken, Benihana soup and signature salad, fresh sushi,  homemade dipping sauces, and more! Menu available Monday through Sunday in the bar and lounge area for dine-in only. Not available with any other promotions, discounts or promotions, including the birthday certificates. Tax and gratuity are not included.

    $39 TASTE OF BENIHANA Photo
  • FLAVORS IN FULL BLOOM

    Mar 7, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025
    Sun - Wed - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Thu - Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Spring into the season with our newest drink offerings—Dragon Bloom Margarita, Pink Paradise, and Sweet Heat Paloma—available for a limited time only!

    FLAVORS IN FULL BLOOM Photo
  • WAGYU OF THE WORLD MENU

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Wed - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Thu - Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Experience our newly added six-course Wagyu of the World menu! The unique menu features mouthwatering premium cuts along with flavorful pairings like our Benihana soup and salad, hibachi vegetables, mushrooms, steamed rice and more.  Ask your server for more details. Reserve now!

    WAGYU OF THE WORLD MENU Photo

What 7,585 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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, highlighted by "delicious food" and "fun atmosphere." While the "chefs are talented and engaging," guests often experience long wait times even with reservations. Despite some service challenges, the restaurant remains a popular choice for special occasions with its entertaining chefs and flavorful dishes.

7,585 Reviews
  1. Stephanie

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Some waitresses are bad and ignore you. We made reservations at 830 and didn’t eat until 1030. Do not recommend even trying to make reservations. Cooks are amazing and food is good as well.

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    Orange County2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    They seemed a bit understaffed. One waitstaff was servicing 3 tables of 8 people, which resulted in delays in service.

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  3. Jim VIP

    Chicago18 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    made a reservation for eight people arrived on time was told to wait for 20 minutes once seated the chef came to our table and told us it would be an hour before we could be served because they had a staff shortage. They apologize and told us we should go back to downtown San Diego and find someplace to eat there. I guess we were very disappointed and we didn't wind up eating dinner until after 10:30 at night.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    This location seems to have gone downhill a little bit. The food tasted great, of course! But the service was lackluster- had to wait for a table 30 minutes after our reservation time, forgot to put my kids drinks in the cool mugs, forgot to have bowls for the rice at our table, forgot refills, and had an incredibly long wait at our table between courses. This was challenging because we had our three kiddos and celebrating one of their birthdays. Everyone was so hungry- our reservation was for 7 o’clock and we didn’t even have our chef until 9 o’clock. I expect this on a Friday or Saturday, but we went there on a weeknight! The saving grace was our chef, who we had a great time with! But we all left very tired and a bit distraught. We don’t plan on coming back to this location anytime soon.

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  5. Kylie VIP

    San Diego9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We went to dinner here for my partners birthday. If you’re sensitive to loud noises do NOT come here. The chef puts on a little show which is very well executed but he bangs the utensils a lot and that was jarring for me. The food was cooked well but nothing memorable, after all the entertainment is what people come here for. If you want A+ surf and turn you should consider a different restaurant this is more like a B+. It’s very kid friendly as far as the food and entertainment goes. The kids are always engaged and have a good time. Our server however was no where to be found and we didn’t get any drink refuses until we were ready to leave. For a table of five I believe the bill was about $250+. I wouldn’t say this is cheap for the quality of food but again you are going here for the entertainment. This is a good place for parties off all sizes and ages. Over all it was a good experience but nothing wonderful.

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  6. STEPHENO

    San Diego1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our reservation was for 6:15 but we weren’t even seated until 645
    Benihana - San Diego, CAResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Stepheno, We're really sorry to hear about the delay you experienced during your visit to Benihana - San Diego, CA. We understand how frustrating that can be and we apologize for the inconvenience. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly use it to improve our service. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon. Best Regards, Benihana - San Diego, CA Management Team

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a reservation for 6:15 and waited 50 minutes to be seated. I would expect this on a Friday or Saturday night, but a Tuesday? I was surprised. Another party we sat with asked to speak to a manager and they never showed up at the table. Benihanas is a great restaurant for special occasions, but I would not dine here otherwise.
    Benihana - San Diego, CAResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Guest! We sincerely apologize for the long wait and the poor experience you had on your recent visit, especially on a Tuesday. This delay and lack of managerial follow-up are unacceptable and not reflective of the high standards we strive to maintain. We truly appreciate your feedback and will address these issues with our team to prevent this from happening again. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to provide the special experience Benihana is known for. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Best regards,

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Houston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and experience. The staff was very professional and the food was delicious.
    Benihana - San Diego, CAResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Guest! Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with us and found our food to be delicious. It's always our goal to provide a professional service and top-notch food to our guests. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon! Best, The Management Team at Benihana - San Diego, CA

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  9. erikav

    San Diego1 review

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    If I could give 0 stars I would . Went in for my daughter bday which we go every year . We were seated with another couple and that couple left . Manager carol comes up to us saying be carful what we say in Spanish because the people that were sitting with us spoke Spanish and the guy works here. We asked what is she talking about or where is she going with this and she states the guy told her we were talking about him in Spanish . She came up to us aggressively like she believed what he said and keep in mind we were with our 4 kids . My kids were confused and scared . She could of gone about it in a different way maybe in private asking not assuming ! We were all uncomfortable and decided to leave . A employee begged us to stay and said there is always issues with her . It's sad because we always go and with her as the manager I don't feel comfortable going back!
    Benihana - San Diego, CAResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Erika. We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - San Diego, CA. We strive to create a welcoming environment for all our guests and it's clear we fell short in your case. We value your feedback and will certainly use it to improve our service. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to provide a better dining experience. Best, The Management Team

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great once we got seated. We waited for an hour past our reservation time. The hosts informed us they were running behind which was nice but it was still frustrating because we had our kids with us and they were hungry and getting tired.
    Benihana - San Diego, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Guest! We're really sorry to hear about your experience. It's clear that we fell short on meeting your reservation time and we sincerely apologize for that. We always strive to provide our guests with efficient service and it's clear we missed the mark on this occasion. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and found it to be good value. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and make it up to you. Thank you for your feedback. - The Management Team at Benihana - San Diego, CA

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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 3.8 stars by 7585 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 152 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–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
    Private Event Coordinator: (619) 298-4666
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