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Benihana - San Diego, CA, San Diego, CA

Benihana - San Diego, CA

4.0
4
7383 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 193 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 Parking
  • 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 7,383 people are saying

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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."

7,383 Reviews

  1. Gigi

    VIP

    New York City

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Mark

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  3. Jeff

    Seattle

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day 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.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Gary

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day 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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  5. daniel

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day 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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  6. Margo

    VIP

    San Diego

    32 reviews

    2.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    It was Christmas Day, so things were expected to be crowded and delayed, but the wait for a table for people who had reservations was over an hour. We barely sat down before the Waitress started taking dinner orders along with the drinks orders. People didn't even have time to look at the menu and just had to pick something. Our Chef did a minimal show. No ice cream, as the freezer was broken. No adjustment was made to the cost for no ice cream, and nothing else was offered in its place. They hustled us out as soon as possible after we finished eating. I understand they were trying to turn the table as fast as possible, but it wasn't a very good experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Gena

    VIP

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our chef was amazing. Did different show then the normal. Loved the slightly different take on it! Allison our waitress was busy but let things slip like our tables steamed rice and not knowing the non alcoholic margarita drink had something With carbonation in it which I’m allergic to. She seemed pleasant enough but didn’t really engage. The food quality was spot on. Another wonderful meal.

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  8. Shannon

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time Christmas Day! Was really worried about having to wait a long time due to other reviews, but we were seated right on time with our reservation (probably because it was earlier in the day). They wouldn’t answer their phone, but they were pretty busy, so it’s understandable. Food and service was amazing!

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  9. Sofia

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Even though they were so busy and had to wait half an hour to be seated down, the food was great

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  10. Kathleen

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is always a fun place to go. We had a good time and a good 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 7383 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 193 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 Parking
  • 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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