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Benihana - Temecula, CA, Temecula, CA

Benihana - Temecula, CA

3.9
3.9
808 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 53 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (951) 466-3932
  • 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/

Experiences

  • $39 Taste of Benihana - Bar & Lounge Seating Only

    US$39.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Savor the flavors of Benihana with our delicious four-course meal for only $39 per person exclusive to our bar and lounge. Start your Taste of Benihana Journey with soup and salad, followed by a choice of appetizer, entrêe and dessert. Not valid with any other discounts or promotions, including the birthday certificate. Menu available Monday through Sunday in the bar and lounge area for dine-in only. Not available at a teppan table.
    $39 Taste of Benihana - Bar & Lounge Seating Only photo

What 808 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Diego

    Japanese

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Child-friendly

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Good for groups

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Hot spot

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Lively

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Temecula offers a lively dining experience with "amazing chefs" like Chad and Jonathan who entertain and delight with their culinary skills. While the food is praised for being "delicious," the restaurant frequently faces challenges with long wait times, even with reservations. Overall, a "fun" spot for special occasions.

808 Reviews
  1. Jonay

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    37 reviews

    2.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We waited over an hour from our reservation time to be seated. Reservations mean absolutely nothing to them. There were tons of unhappy customers, Terrible customer experience. Benihana you need to care more about your guests!! There are many other restaurants in Temecula that people can and can will choose to eat at.
    Benihana - Temecula, CAResponded today
    Hello Jonay, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Temecula, CA. We understand that waiting can be frustrating, especially when you've made a reservation. We understand your frustration and we apologize for the delay. We're committed to providing exceptional service and it's clear we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to make your dining experience better. Sincerely, The Management Team

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  2. Josh

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The chef and food were excellent. But the service was extremely slow and uneven. It took far too long between courses. The table next to us sat there for an hour waiting for their chef. It wasn’t the quality of the staff, but the quantity. The restaurant was overbooked for the number of people working.
    Benihana - Temecula, CAResponded today
    Hi Josh, Thank you for taking the time to review Benihana - Temecula, CA. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the chef and food. However, we're sorry to hear about your experience with our service. We always strive to provide an even level of service to all our guests, and we apologize if we fell short during your visit. We also understand your concern about the wait time for your table. We are taking your feedback seriously and will work on improving our service speed and organization to ensure a more enjoyable dining experience for everyone. We hope to see you again soon for a more positive experience. Best regards, The Management Team

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  3. Veronica

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I had expected the same dining experience I've had in the past. I was completely disappointed when I entered. Had reservations but seated 45 min late. It was like dining in a sports bar. It's a sports bar atmosphere ALL THE WAY. You enter with a bar and customers in sweats and T-shirts. They're not enforcing their dress policy. Won't be returning. Going to Shogun from now on. The only consolation was our chef and the food was very tasty.
    Benihana - Temecula, CAResponded today
    Thanks for the review, Veronica. We're truly sorry to hear that your recent experience at Benihana - Temecula, CA did not meet your expectations. We understand that our dress code should be respected and we apologize for the oversight. We're glad to hear that you found the food tasty, as we pride ourselves in that aspect. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service. We hope you'll reconsider and give us another chance to provide you with the dining experience you've come to expect from us. - The Management Team

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  4. Rory

    VIP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Even though we had a reservation, we still had to wait around an additional 30 minutes. This restaurant was OK, the food was good, however, the portions were small compared to what you pay.
    Benihana - Temecula, CAResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Rory, Thank you for visiting Benihana - Temecula, CA and for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that you had to wait despite your reservation. We understand how frustrating that can be and we apologize for the inconvenience. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food and found our service satisfactory. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we strive to provide the best experience for our guests. We hope you'll give us another chance to serve you better in the future. Best Regards, The Management Team

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  5. Sophia

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you want to have a memorable experience, this is the spot! It has high-energy atmosphere, super friendly/helpful servers and chefs, and tasty food! It’s about a 2 hour experience when you sit at the group tables. Had an amazing time and amazing food!
    Benihana - Temecula, CAResponded 1 day ago
    Hey Sophia, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a memorable experience at Benihana - Temecula, CA. It's great to know that our high-energy atmosphere, friendly/helpful servers, and tasty food contributed to your enjoyable visit. We're glad you had a great time and enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, The Management Team

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  6. Darlene

    VIP

    Central Coast

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Filet mignon had too much fat. would like vegetables at same time as steak
    Benihana - Temecula, CAResponded 1 day ago
    Hey Darlene, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're really sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with the filet mignon. At Benihana - Temecula, CA, we strive to provide our guests with the best quality food, and we regret that we didn't hit the mark this time. We're glad to hear that you found our service to be excellent, and we appreciate your understanding. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon and exceed your expectations. Best, The Management Team

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  7. Deyla

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    It is customary for me to celebrate my birthday at Benihana's, therefore I decided to try this location for my celebration this year. It started off with me being seated at a table directly facing the sun of which I had to ask to be moved. The waitress was friendly, yet forgetful. The chef was entertaining but a bit offensive. The food was cooked to my liking and as I requested. Afterward, I was served the complimentary ice cream scoop and sang the birthday song but was not offered a picture nor green tea during or after my meal. In addition, the waitress forgot my ginger sauce, which is my favorite condiment. I would say that I have had better experiences at other locations.
    Benihana - Temecula, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Deyla. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Benihana - Temecula, CA, didn't live up to your expectations. We apologize for the inconvenience you faced with the seating and the forgetfulness of our service. We also regret that you missed out on our favorite condiment. We value your feedback and will use it to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to make your next visit a perfect one.

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  8. Aileen

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good place to catch up with a friend or celebrate a special event… sundays are pretty exclusive.
    Benihana - Temecula, CAResponded 7 days ago
    Hello Aileen, Thank you for your kind words and for choosing to celebrate your special events at Benihana - Temecula, CA. We're thrilled to hear that you always find us a good place to catch up with friends or celebrate a special occasion. We're also glad to know that you enjoyed our food and service. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  9. Ivan

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    First off we had reservarions at 5:30pm and were seated 45 minutes late. The server did a great job making sure we had what we needed. I brought 5 people that hadn’t ever been so The problem was the hibachi chef he was horrible. He didn’t put on a show at all he asked if we like football which I do but didn’t come to talk about sports but he continued talking football for 5 or 6 minutes, then was just cooking and not talking at all. No, jokes, no show, while the chefs to the left and right were putting on great shows We spent a total of 650.00. Not including the 20 tip that was given to the chefs for just showing up. Extremely disappointed. I don’t expect anything to be done for wasted money as business don’t care about their customers. 
    Benihana - Temecula, CAResponded on 13 January 2025
    Thanks for the review, Ivan. We're truly sorry to hear about your experience at Benihana - Temecula, CA. It's disheartening to know that we fell short of our usual standards. We always aim to deliver a great experience, and it's clear we missed the mark this time. We're taking your feedback seriously and will use it to improve our service and food quality. We hope to have the opportunity to make it up to you in the future.

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  10. Jerry

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome .. really enjoyed our chef Daniel.. from the moment we walked in til we left… what a blessing !!! It’s not expensive as we thought… go check it out & enjoy memories being made…
    Benihana - Temecula, CAResponded on 13 January 2025
    Hey Jerry, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an awesome experience with our chef and that we're a blessing to you. We're glad that you found our place affordable and enjoyed your time with us. We strive to create memorable experiences for our guests and your words truly made our day. We can't wait to welcome you back for another great experience! Best Regards, Benihana - Temecula, CA Management Team

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FAQs

Benihana - Temecula, CA offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (951) 466-3932.

Benihana - Temecula, CA is rated 3.9 stars by 808 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 53 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Benihana - Temecula, CA

26420 Ynez Rd, Temecula, CA 92591-4653

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Temecula
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (951) 466-3932
  • 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/
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