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Benihana - San Diego, CA, San Diego, CA

Benihana - San Diego, CA

3.7 (7804)
$30 and under
Japanese
477 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 97 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Steakhouse, Sushi
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    477 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108
  • Neighborhood
    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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Experiences

  • NEW! 45-Minute Power Lunch | Starting at $15.95

    Multiple dates available
    Introducing our new Power Lunch — a hibachi meal served in 45 minutes or less, guaranteed.* Or your meal is on us! Includes: Benihana Onion Soup or Benihana Salad Hibachi Vegetable Rice Hibachi Vegetables Signature Dipping Sauces Entrée Options: $15.95 – Chicken, Shrimp, or Tofu $19.95 – Filet Mignon or NY Strip Let the host know you're here for the 45-Minute Power Lunch upon check in. *The 45-Minute Power Lunch is available Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 3 PM, in the dining room only. No substitutions or modifications are allowed. All guests seated at a Power Lunch-designated table must order from the Power Lunch menu. This experience includes limited tableside entertainment. Offer available at participating Benihana locations only.
    NEW! 45-Minute Power Lunch | Starting at $15.95 Photo

Private dining

Offers

  • $39 TASTE OF BENIHANA

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM,Mon - Wed - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Thu - Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    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

  • SIP INTO SUMMER

    Jun 3, 2025 - Sep 1, 2025
    Sun - Wed - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Thu - Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Enjoy our newest seasonal drink lineup: The Summer Passion Margarita, Blue Energy Mojito, and Sake To Me Colada—available for a limited time only. Cheers to bold flavors and sunny vibes! Ask your server for details—select offerings can be served as a mocktail or in our shareable punch bowl!

    SIP INTO SUMMER Photo

  • WAGYU OF THE WORLD MENU

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM,Mon - Wed - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Thu - Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    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 7,804 people are saying

Benihana - San Diego, CA reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.7
3.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in San Diego offers a lively dining experience with entertaining chefs like Trevor and Luis, who are praised for being "awesome" and "fun." The food is consistently described as "delicious" and "well-seasoned." However, long wait times and service issues are frequently mentioned. Ideal for special occasions, but patience is needed.
7,804 Reviews

  1. Elaine VIP

    San Diego38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely birthday dinner. Our server Christina was attentive, funny & checked on us throughout our visit. Compliments to the Chef(s). We had the Land & Sea entrees & were what we anticipated & thoroughly enjoyed! Delicious meal, drinks, & dessert. Great ambiance, service, & tasty entrees. Thank you Benihana!

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  2. Susan

    Las Vegas7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely the best! Our chef was funny, really great personality and a great cook. The best one we have ever had!

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  3. chelsea VIP

    Las Vegas9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food always good Chef didn't start cooking until over an hour AFTER our reservation

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  4. Christopher

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ttaveling for work. Day off and wanted a good meal. Havent been to Benihana in probably 5 years. When I walked in, I saw a line of people, but I was in a seat in a few seconds at the bar. I got a bottle of sake (peach) and the bartender immediately went on break. I thought I would be ignored, so I perused the menu, but within 30 seconds, another bartender covered down and I placed my order. I got the Samurai meal and chose chicken fried rice as my side. Food was perfectly cooked and delicious. I especially enjoyed the mushroom and zucchini salad, the filet, the shrimp, and the side sauces for dipping. There was a slight miscommunication between the expo and returning bartender about my rice which resulted in me getting 2 orders of fried rice, but you wont hear me complaining about free food. Closed my tab with my to go orders and havent stopped talking about my meal since. Definitely an 11 out of 10 experience.
    Benihana - San Diego, CAResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Christopher, we're so glad to hear you had a great experience! Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we look forward to having you back.

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  5. VANESSA

    San Diego1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Allison our server was uncaring. Never brought us water. We waited about 10 minutes so we had to ask a gentleman for water. We asked many times the host and others to please call our server and she would still take a while. She forgot what we asked for. At the end, she had forgotten about my mother in laws birthday and then tried to make up for it. The cook was great, friendly and caring to our needs. A gentleman in all black and tall, was hard working efficient and deserves to be promoted.
    Benihana - San Diego, CAResponded 3 days ago
    Dear VANESSA, we're disappointed to hear that your experience was not satisfactory. We'd like to understand more about your visit and how we can make things right. Please feel free to reach out to us with any specific concerns or suggestions by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website.

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  6. Jessica VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    This was the most disappointing visit to Benihana I've ever had. We came to celebrate my husband's birthday with a group of friends and were quickly abandoned by our server after the first beverage order. Our gracious chef, Angel, arrived before our soup or salad was even served. He spend the rest of the evening multi-tasking and getting us drink refills, dishes cleared, and tracking down missing orders. We truly appreciated Angel, and the food he prepared was great. The rest of the service was disappointing. It was a busy, Saturday night, but it is ALWAYS busy on the weekends. It was very surprising to see the staff overwhelmed and inattentive.
    Benihana - San Diego, CAResponded 3 days ago
    Sentimos mucho que tu visita no haya sido satisfactoria. Tu opinion es importante para nosotros y te invitamos a comunicarte directamente con nosotros a través de nuestra página web, en la seccion "Contact Us" para poder ayudarte major.

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  7. Erin

    San Diego1 review

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Dinner reservations at 7:15pm we didn’t get seated until 7:45 then they didn’t come to start cooking the food until close to 9pm we didn’t leave until close to 11pm. The rest of my birthday plans had to get cancelled because it took so long for everything.
    Benihana - San Diego, CAResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Erin, 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.

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  8. cristina

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Good food and the staff were pretty diligent, but we were disappointed the chef wasn't more entertaining as we were hoping our 6 and 2.5 yr olds were really going to love it.
    Benihana - San Diego, CAResponded 3 days ago
    Dear valued guest, thank you for your feedback. We're sorry that your experience didn't meet expectations. We'd love the opportunity to improve and provide a better visit next time. Please reach out to us by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website.

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  9. Arnie VIP

    San Diego51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall our group of 5 received excellent service. The chef was knowledgeable and professional. He prepared our food quickly and efficiently. He was entertaining. The common complaint about this restaurant is the frequent price increases for food and drinks. We love dining in this restaurant to celebrate special occasions however the price increases is making this restaurant more unaffordable especially for large groups. Since inflation is under control and going down, we hope to see prices decrease otherwise we might have to look for alternative restaurants which are more affordable. Additionally, the birthday certificate discount should be increased since the menu prices continue to increase.
    Benihana - San Diego, CAResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your positive experience, Arnie! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your visit and look forward to seeing you again.

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  10. Katelyn

    Orange County1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very loud and chaotic steak was good, noodles weren’t the best. Served was nice but slammed
    Benihana - San Diego, CAResponded 3 days ago
    Katelyn, lamento que tu visita no haya cumplido con tus expectativas. Tu feedback es importante para nosotros y queremos entender mejor lo que ocurrió. Por favor, escríbenos directamente para poder solucionar el problema. Visita la seccion "Contact Us" en nuestro sitio web.

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FAQs

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

Benihana - San Diego, CA is rated 3.7 stars by 7804 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 97 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Steakhouse, Sushi
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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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