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Benihana - San Diego, CA, San Diego, CA

Benihana - San Diego, CA

3.8
3.8
7596 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 128 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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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
  • 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
    Private Event Coordinator: (619) 298-4666
  • Location
    477 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108
  • Neighbourhood
    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

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Offers

  • $39 TASTE OF BENIHANA

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Wed - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.,Thu - Sat - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
    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 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.,Thu - Sat - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
    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 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.,Thu - Sat - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
    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

Menu

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What 7,596 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

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 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.

7,596 Reviews

  1. AndrinaT

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was very nice, the food was excellent and the service was đź‘Ť

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  2. Lissa

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a good time, Sergio was our chef and he loves children as he spoke to them and they giggled at his “show” as my grand babies shared. What a terrific experience. Our server was also Sergio, and he was lovel,y as well. Thank you for making this celebration a joy.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    they sat us 2 hours past our reservation time like it was just a normal thing to do and how to run a business. will never return.

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  4. David

    San Diego2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Was okay, reservations were at 7:00pm, didn't get seated until 8:00pm. Very loud in restaurant, cook wasn't that entertaining, was wearing a mask, hard to hear him.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We had to wait an hour after our reservation to get seated, and another 30 minutes before we got service. The table across from us waited an entire hour for their chef to arrive. The punch bowls we ordered had absolutely no alcohol and were extremely overpriced at $60 each. Benihana used to be a gem, and now it is an understaffed, overpriced, and overall disappointing establishment.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great experience at Benihana. Terry the manager was great and got us in at our reservation time even though they were extremely busy and backed up. They were so attentive to detail. Our server Leticia took great care of us and the Chef Pino was excellent. Had a great time.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Benihana always serves consistently excellent quality food. Our servers, Edwin our chef was amazing and Mia very attentive even with a very busy night. Only disappointment was even with a reservation, we had to wait an hour once there. Their waiting area could not accommodate everyone waiting! Definitely try them

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  8. Jenna

    Washington DC2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The food and service was good. However I made reservations for 6pm and we did not get sat until after 7pm. The staff told us the reservation services “open table” over books the restaurant.

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  9. BillR

    San Diego3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    No parking, an hour behind reserved time, sat in small hot noisy room right outside kitchen, chef was awful, and of course overpriced food

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  10. Claudia

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and waiting time was acceptable. Great customer service from the manager.

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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 7596 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 p.m.
Booked 128 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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
    Private Event Coordinator: (619) 298-4666

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