Benihana - Japanese restaurant in San Diego - 477 Camino del Rio S, USA

So my gf took me there for my birthday and it turned to be the worst dinner experience ever. After waiting for almost an hour to be seated (although we have a confirmed reservation), we had to wait for another 30 minutes till the waitress showed up to take our order. Then 30 minutes later, our drinks and soup came. Then waiting for another hour till we got a chef to start to cook for us. Another thirty minutes to bring the dessert then another 30 minutes to pay our check. And finally guess what!! We saw our chef while we were leaving, peeing in the bushes. No wonder why I got an explosive diarrhoea in the middle of my meal. A total lack of personal hygiene and cleanliness that will prevent me from even thinking to come back or even recommend the place to anyone.

We have always wanted to go to a Benihana's and there was one within walking distance of where we were staying and let us tell you it was totally awesome. After placing our orders and after they brought some super delicious Miso soup, this guy comes out and starts twirling the utensils and putting on a really great show. Then he gets to cooking for everyone around the table. At one point he sets the table on fire! WOW! We started out with the appetizer Chili Ponzu Yellowtail that was smokin hot but not too spicy hot and most delicious. Then he served us up the Hibachi Salmon that was cooked to perfection. One of the best meals we've ever had. We also had the Benihana Mango Lemonade that was totally awesome. Do yourselves a favor and get over there a.s.a.p. You'll be happy you did.

They have a good formula here, we got the steak and chicken and it was delicious. They put on a good show. Is it worth $43 per person? For onion soup, salad, fried rice, and meat and veggies? Then we had ice cream.

The overall experience was good and suitable for a date night. The food was delicious, I ordered the Sumo rolls and my girlfriend had salmon noodles and veggies. The hot sake was good as well. The service was decent overall but we didn’t receive our appetizers until after the entree was already served. And the chef was cool and entertaining, but I had to inquire about my girlfriend’s food being cooked so our meals were served about 15 minutes apart. We just shared my meal until hers was served. The atmosphere was cool and I would say the only downside to sitting at the “chef’s table” in front of the grill, is limited space. There’s other parties at the table too so there’s not much elbow room to position your plates and eating comfortably. Good food though 😋

I ordered my food online for pickup, get there to the restaurant, text the number that I was given to let them know I was there, no one never brought my food out, had to go in, once in looks like my order has just been sitting there, got the chicken fried rice for 2 which I thought but it was small and just for one, but anyway the food was cold and dry, didn't get any sauce or a fork to ear it with, only good thing was the lemonade and the 1/2 gallon size. But I guess they didn't have a top to go on it because it wasn't one on it. Just a all around bad experience

Benihana is very high-end feeling resturant without the high-end price!! They offer Valet for only 8 dollars and also have amazing staff! The food is so so so good. I love it every time I go! Highly recommend this place if you are looking for a family dinner to have! It's magnificent!! Thank you to all the staff at this location!!

Went here on Christmas for a change. Excellent customer service and food. We all had so much fun!!!

Chef so talented….🙏 Server OK… Little pricy… Try: Fillet mignon.. Labstor tail…