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Benihana - San Diego, CA, San Diego, CA

Benihana - San Diego, CA

4.0
4
7373 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
22:30
Booked 200 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

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What 7,373 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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."

7,375 Reviews

  1. Gena

    VIP

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined today

    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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  2. Shannon

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  3. Sofia

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day 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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  4. Lourdes

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful option for Xmas day meal celebration! Delicious food and great holiday ambiance.

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  5. Kathleen

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day 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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  6. jeanine

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A server arthur is very efficient, and made sure we had everything we needed. And our chef Ray was very personable

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  7. Christine

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I gathered with my family on Christmas day and it was everything I hoped it would be. Great bar. Excellent service,delicious food. Excellent value. Will be back next year. Cheers

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  8. Nick

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We weren’t even able to eat. Our reservation was at 8pm. When we arrived at 7:50 we were asked if our whole party was present, to which we replied yes. Only to be told that we would be playing a waiting game bc the tables were not ready yet. After waiting about 30 min, we asked what was going on. They said they hadn’t seated the 7pm reservations yet, so we would need to still wait. At that point, we decided to leave. I understand that tables do go over bc of the experience but communication ahead of time letting all the later reservations know that they were 1 hour or more behind would be nice.

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  9. Randy

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Oh we were seated one hour after it reservation time, waitress was so busy that we weren’t waited in for 30 minutes later, food came another 30 minutes, Food was very disappointing and no follow up by waitress, one order was incorrect

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  10. Paola

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was overpriced for what we received. Our reservation time was not honored. We couldn't fully enjoy our expensive dinner because the servers pressured us to leave.

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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 7373 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
22:30
Booked 200 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 Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • 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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