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Turn dinner into a performance at Benihana San Diego. Centrally located in Mission Valley on Camino Del Rio South, right off the I-8, we are the perfect destination whether you are staying in Hotel Circle or wrapping up a shopping spree at Fashion Valley. Watch our chefs dazzle you with fresh hibachi steak, chicken, seafood, and premium Wagyu prepared right at your table. It’s the ultimate dining entertainment. Hosting a large group or birthday? We specialize in celebrations with private and semi-private dining rooms. Sip a signature Benihana Punch or catch our Weekday Happy Hour. We offer convenient valet parking to make your arrival easy, and we are fully wheelchair accessible.
Hibachi chain serving Japanese dishes grilled tableside by theatrical chefs.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–11 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 477 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 298-4666
Website: https://www.benihana.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: benihana.comopentable.com
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Reviews
My Le
If you want the Hibachi/teppanyaki show then you need to sit at the grill. There were over a dozen tables with grills that seat 8 each. You’ll be sharing space with others.
We shared the filet mignon ($54) 5 course meal that comes with onion soup, salad, shrimp, vegetables, 2 dipping sauces, rice (option to upgrade to chicken fried rice), hot green tea. The 6 course has ice cream added.
The chef did his thing with the dancing utensils and egg along with the I heart u rice. Loved that he automatically split our portions on the plate.
Instead of an upgrade, we ordered Chicken rice ($9) by itself. We were shocked that it was the same size as the others who upgraded. The rice was just full of butter and bland.
We also ordered Shrimp crunchy roll ($19) and Chili ponzu yellowtail roll ($25). The crunchy roll was not crunchy. It was like old panko.
I think Benihana lost its touch over the decades and we were not impress by the quality of food, smaller portions and high prices.
… moreWe shared the filet mignon ($54) 5 course meal that comes with onion soup, salad, shrimp, vegetables, 2 dipping sauces, rice (option to upgrade to chicken fried rice), hot green tea. The 6 course has ice cream added.
The chef did his thing with the dancing utensils and egg along with the I heart u rice. Loved that he automatically split our portions on the plate.
Instead of an upgrade, we ordered Chicken rice ($9) by itself. We were shocked that it was the same size as the others who upgraded. The rice was just full of butter and bland.
We also ordered Shrimp crunchy roll ($19) and Chili ponzu yellowtail roll ($25). The crunchy roll was not crunchy. It was like old panko.
I think Benihana lost its touch over the decades and we were not impress by the quality of food, smaller portions and high prices.
Sharon B
We went here for a birthday celebration. The parking lot was full but vallet was available for only $8.
We had reservations at but still had to wait about 20 mins before we were taken to our table.
Our waitress was good and checked on us often. It took awhile for the chef to come to our table but once he arrived, things went smoothly. He confirmed what everyone ordered and was entertaining to watch.
The onion soup and the salad starters were good. The vegetable side dish had too much onions. It was mainly zucchinis and onions. It was a little disappointing. My shrimps and my steak were cooked well. I do like the sauces we were given with our dinner too.
… moreWe had reservations at but still had to wait about 20 mins before we were taken to our table.
Our waitress was good and checked on us often. It took awhile for the chef to come to our table but once he arrived, things went smoothly. He confirmed what everyone ordered and was entertaining to watch.
The onion soup and the salad starters were good. The vegetable side dish had too much onions. It was mainly zucchinis and onions. It was a little disappointing. My shrimps and my steak were cooked well. I do like the sauces we were given with our dinner too.
Nicole
From the moment we arrived, the experience was already off to a great start. Cynthia remembered me from another restaurant, which instantly made the night feel warm, welcoming, and personal. I felt like I was a guest rather than just another reservation.
Jacob, our chef, was incredibly talented and entertaining, keeping everyone engaged while showcasing his skill. The food was absolutely delicious, perfectly prepared, and made the whole experience memorable from start to finish.
Benihana’s truly delivered on both hospitality and flavor. I’ll definitely be back.
… moreJacob, our chef, was incredibly talented and entertaining, keeping everyone engaged while showcasing his skill. The food was absolutely delicious, perfectly prepared, and made the whole experience memorable from start to finish.
Benihana’s truly delivered on both hospitality and flavor. I’ll definitely be back.
Mariana “Ana” Brown
Made reservations for my hubby and I for 6pm on Friday. Was able to get into valet, checked in and the hostess did not inform us of the wait. While we waited and kept waiting, we kept seeing folks come up to check on their table. That’s when we found out they were over a hour behind on reservations. We weren’t too hungry yet, so we waited it out. There were other parties that were not so happy and canceled their reservations and understandably so. Fast forward, we were called for our table ar 7:15. My first white peach sake sangria wasn’t mixed, no garnishment, see pic. Food order put in around 7:30, chef came out a little past 8:00. Our chef was awesome, wagyu delicious, family we were sat with were super sweet. We were done with dinner at 9:15… timing was way off, if it was a system issue- they allowed entirely too many reservations.
… moreLuis Moreno
Chef Piña was absolutely outstanding. From the moment he stepped up to the grill, the energy, professionalism, and skill were next level. The food was cooked perfectly—flavorful, fresh, and exactly how everyone asked for it. Every course came out hot and on point, and the presentation was just as impressive as the taste.
What really set Chef Piña apart was the experience. He was engaging, funny, and made sure everyone at the table was having a great time without ever missing a beat on the cooking. You can tell he takes pride in his craft and genuinely cares about giving guests a memorable meal.
Hands down one of the best hibachi experiences we’ve had. If you get Chef Piña, you’re in for a great night. Highly recommend.
… moreWhat really set Chef Piña apart was the experience. He was engaging, funny, and made sure everyone at the table was having a great time without ever missing a beat on the cooking. You can tell he takes pride in his craft and genuinely cares about giving guests a memorable meal.
Hands down one of the best hibachi experiences we’ve had. If you get Chef Piña, you’re in for a great night. Highly recommend.
mireya lopez
We had lunch on Halloween. The service was good. The chef add a little of the sauce for my spicy chicken on his own and left the rest near my plate without asking me. I ended up adding the rest on my own. Husband scallops were over cooked. The fried rice was Ok not as good as other times. The beer nice and cold. Overall it is definitely cheaper to go during lunch time.
… moreRuta P.
Absolutely amazing! Food, service, the entire experience. Our server and chef were great, food well cooked and perfectly presented. Definitely recommend and will be back. First time we came it was too busy so we could only sit and eat in the bar area but this time made a reservation, worth the wait!
… moreMichelle Montana
Cocktails were overpriced for the quality, definitely go for wine instead – decent options. Tommy was a gem at the bar. Sean was our angel server – so sweet and honest with us about the long wait which kept our exportations in check and prevented us from being impatient. Luis was a perfect chef and matched our energy. Absolutely loved the team we met tonight. Five stars for them! We just had a long wait (seemed like employees called off) but everyone was lovely and we had a fun time! The team definitely made our experience.
… moreChantese Moore
Food was great, portions were generous. Jesse had me nervous but he made me want to come back again.
… morenoelle mason
We had a reasonably terrible experience. The restaurant shoved 9 people at the table and one of the three parties was loudly upset to sit with us and tried getting a different table. They were rude and made me feel uncomfortable. We were having a good experience with the chef but then one of the cranky parties complained he was too hungry for the authentic experience. Our server was slow and awful. We got no discount, still paying $175 before tip for 3 people to have a horrible experience sucked.
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