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Benihana - Temecula, CA, Temecula, CA

Benihana - Temecula, CA

4 (957)
$30 and under
Japanese
26420 Ynez Rd, Temecula, CA 92591-4653

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 47 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Steakhouse, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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/
  • Neighborhood
    Temecula
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

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

Offers

  • $39 TASTE OF BENIHANA

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

What 957 people are saying

Benihana - Temecula, 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

4.0
4.0 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Kid-friendly

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Innovative

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Good for groups

  • 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 perfect for special occasions, with "great service and entertaining chefs." Guests enjoy the classic teppanyaki show, although wait times are often extended even with reservations. The food is generally praised for its quality, making it a "great place to celebrate."
957 Reviews
  1. Daniel

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time at Benihana! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was lively and fun. The teppanyaki-style cooking right at the table is always such a unique and entertaining experience. Our chef was skilled, friendly, and had us laughing the whole time while showing off some impressive knife tricks and flames. The food was fresh and flavorful—especially the hibachi steak and shrimp combo. Everything was cooked perfectly and served hot. The fried rice was definitely a highlight, and the sauces added a nice touch. Portions were generous, so we didn’t leave hungry. Service was attentive, and the staff made sure we were comfortable throughout the evening. It’s definitely a great place to go for special occasions or just a fun night out with family or friends. Only thing to keep in mind: it can get a little loud during peak hours, but that’s part of the energy and vibe. Overall, a solid experience with great food and entertainment rolled into one.

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  2. Joann

    San Diego20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great place to celebrate family and special occasions. The food was awesome!

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  3. Gail VIP

    Las Vegas69 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I guess we're spoiled going to other teppan grill restaurants. Although our chef was okay with his cooking skills, the usual exciting show part of the meal was lacking. The food taste was just so-so. The chicken fried rice lacked flavor and only had one egg added to it for $7.50. The steak was cooked to my request of MR but there wasn't any special flavorings available like garlic sauce or black pepper sauce. There was yum, yum sauce available upon request but it tasted like a bottled sauce. Service was good and the management tried to help with some coupon snafus. So I give them credit for that The vegetable part was a bit sparse. No bean sprouts!
    Benihana - Temecula, CAResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Gail, thank you for your comments. We regret that we did not provide the level of service you anticipated. We're dedicated to improving and would appreciate any additional details you can offer. Please contact us through our "Contact Us" page on our website.

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  4. Cathie

    Orange County1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very over priced. Food was very bland. Our bill was $222 for three people and no alcohol was ordered.
    Benihana - Temecula, CAResponded on June 25, 2025
    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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  5. Eric

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Like all Benihana's the food and entertainment are great. The service at this location is good, but the wait time to get seated (WITH a reservation) during common dining hours can range anywhere from 20 mins to 2 hours past your reservation time. What's worse is that there is seating for perhaps a dozen people while waiting, split half inside and half outside, and there are typically 30-40 people waiting to be seated for dinner. Once seated you can expect to be finished with dinner in about 90-120 minutes. Pricing is on the upper end, with a typical couple spending $150+ with tip, but if your budget is tighter there are still good meal options that aren't as pricey. Food portions are like all Benihana's.... you will definitely leave full. If you've never been, it's a fun and entertaining way to spend the evening, and is great for couples or larger parties alike. This is also a newer location and very clean, so I definitely recommend checking out it. My only complaint is the wait times and the lack of seating while waiting. We had a 9:00 reservation on Valentine's Day (everything earlier was booked), got there about 30 mins early, and we had to wait about 2.5 hours to be seated on a fairly cold and windy evening. A lot of people gave up and left, and they were technically closed by the time we finally got seated. One tip... make your reservation at 5:45, 6:45, etc., instead of at 6 or 7 for example. Most reservations are made on the hour, so you'll get seated before all of those people.
    Benihana - Temecula, CAResponded on June 18, 2025
    Dear guest, thank you so much for sharing your kind words with us. We're thrilled to know you had a great experience, and we can't wait to welcome you back again soon!

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  6. Lenore

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Make your reservation early if you have kids. Because it took 1 hour to be seated even with the 4:45 reservation. And another hour for the chef. However, theoptions are 5 course or 6 course meal, so you get miso soup and salad then rice then main meal of chicken, steak, or shrimp. Generous refills on drinks, portions are ok. The dipping sauces were the best. But the chef is the star and Omar was great. We had a wonderful father's day. And ice cream was the desert along with a photo. They have military discount. Very entertaining.
    Benihana - Temecula, CAResponded on June 18, 2025
    Dear Lenore, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're happy to hear you had a pleasant visit and look forward to welcoming you back.

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  7. Julie

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Daniel was the best. Funny kind and charming.
    Benihana - Temecula, CAResponded on June 17, 2025
    Dear Guest, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star rating - it's much appreciated! Best, The Team Management

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  8. robert

    Los Angeles1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Don't go here, a reservation means nothing. Valentines day 2 1/2 hour wait. Father's day 45 minute wait outside in 100 degree weather. No apologies nothing.
    Benihana - Temecula, CAResponded on June 18, 2025
    Dear robert, we're sorry that your recent visit did not meet your expectations. Your feedback is important to us, and we would like to understand more about your experience. Please reach out to us by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website.

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  9. Miatta

    San Diego1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a reservation for 1315 hours. I did not get seated until 1415, and the person who cooked the food in front of me did not get started until 1515.
    Benihana - Temecula, CAResponded on June 17, 2025
    Dear Miatta, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations. Your concerns are important to us, and we'd like to assist further. Please visit us at "contact us" on our website so we can address this directly.

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  10. Tony

    Hawaii2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Raymond our chef made the whole experience worthwhile! He’s got a great personality and some chef skills to go with it!

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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 4 stars by 957 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 47 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Benihana - Temecula, CA

26420 Ynez Rd, Temecula, CA 92591-4653

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Temecula
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, 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
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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