Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. San Diego
  4. San Diego
  5. Mission Valley
Benihana - San Diego, CA, San Diego, CA

Benihana - San Diego, CA

4.0
4
7404 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 173 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Private dining

Book your next event with us

View details

Dining areas

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

Featured in

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 7,404 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

Noise • Moderate

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."

7,404 Reviews

  1. Travis

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    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

    Is this helpful?

  2. Dawna

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day 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!

    Is this helpful?

  3. Ana

    Sonora

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day 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

    Is this helpful?

  4. Michael

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Isabel

    VIP

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Rose

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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 🥳

    Is this helpful?

  7. Hailey

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days 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!

    Is this helpful?

  8. Daniel

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 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 3 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.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Linda

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 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 3 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

    Is this helpful?

  10. luisa

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 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

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

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

Benihana - San Diego, CA is rated 4 stars by 7404 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 173 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
  • 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

Featured in

Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Our sites
Businesses
  • Delight more diners
  • Open for Business Blog
Join us on
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable Australia Level 22, 357 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo