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Benihana - Carlsbad, CA

3.8
3.8
3798 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 72 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • 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.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 929-8311
  • 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
    Ask about Private Event Dining.Book your next event in our private dining room. Perfect for private parties, corporate meetings, birthday celebrations. Subject to availability; please call for details.
  • Neighborhood
    Carlsbad
  • Cross street
    Poinsettia
  • Parking details
    Free parking for Benihana guests
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

What 3,798 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
  • 4.2Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Japanese

  • North San Diego

    Kid-friendly

  • North San Diego

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Carlsbad offers an engaging dining experience with "fantastic chefs" and "delicious food." Many guests appreciate the vibrant atmosphere, making it perfect for celebrations. However, reservations can be challenging, often resulting in extended wait times. Despite some service inconsistencies, the "amazing showmanship" and "excellent staff" make it a memorable visit for many.

3,798 Reviews
  1. Farhan

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Took over an hour to seat us (even though we made a reservation). And then took like 30 minutes after sitting at the table to order. Not sure why everything took so long.

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  2. Caitlin

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant could use a good cleaning, but overall food was great. Had a fun time.
    Benihana - Carlsbad, CAResponded today
    Hey Caitlin, Thank you for your review and for rating us so highly! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and had a fun time. We're sorry to hear that you found our cleanliness lacking. Your feedback is invaluable and will help us improve. We look forward to welcoming you back to Benihana - Carlsbad, CA soon.

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  3. Nafisa

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Over 3 hours for our dining experience with two kids - understaffed and not the type of service Ive been accustomed to since dining at multiple Benihana restaurants over 20 years - the last few years has been underwhelming esp at this location.
    Benihana - Carlsbad, CAResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Nafisa, We are truly sorry to hear about your recent dining experience at our Benihana - Carlsbad, CA location. It's always our aim to provide a memorable experience for our guests, and it's clear we fell short during your visit. We understand that waiting for such a long time was frustrating and we apologize for any inconvenience it may have caused. We are continuously working on improving our service to ensure a seamless experience for all our guests. We appreciate your feedback and hope you'll give us another chance to serve you better in the future. Best regards, The Management Team

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  4. James

    VIP

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Arrived at 6:10 for a 6:15 reservation and we were told it would be 10 to 15 minutes. 15 minutes later, I checked with the host they said it will be 15 to 20 min. We were seated around 7 and when the server finally came to our table 10 minutes later, they said it would be 1 1/2 hours before we would have a chef. We could have eaten somewhere else in the time we wasted waiting for them to tell us it would be 1 1/2 hours before we would have a chef. Also, they seated us with a party of 5, so it was very crowded with 9 people at the table. We like Benihana, but I don't think I'll return to this location.
    Benihana - Carlsbad, CAResponded 1 day ago
    Hi James, We're truly sorry to hear about your experience at Benihana - Carlsbad, CA. It's disappointing to know that we didn't meet your expectations, especially with your reservation time and the crowded conditions. We understand your frustration with the wait time and the seating arrangement. Your feedback is valuable and will be used to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide you with the dining experience you deserve. Best regards, Benihana - Carlsbad, CA Management Team

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  5. ashley

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I can’t begin to explain my disappointment and the direction this restaurant has gone. This has been a longtime favorite of our families. We celebrate many birthdays, anniversaries here. Since being purchased by the new restaurant group, the service by the managerial staff has been subpar the poor employees and chefs are bearing the weight of incredibly long weights with no communication from the managers and the long hours that you can see on their faces. We waited over an hour to be seated, and then another hour and a half to even have our service begin with the chef. Our overall experience was only amazing because of our chef and our server otherwise, I would only give this restaurant one star due to their new takeover. So disappointing…  be aware even if you make a reservation, which we had, you will wait in the lobby before waiting again at the table. The general manager even walked out on NYE due to the conditions of the new owner. I would also like to add that the bathroom was a disaster. Handle for the door falling off, no toilet paper, toilet seat broken. Honestly take some pride in your restaurant.
    Benihana - Carlsbad, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Hey Ashley, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Carlsbad, CA. We pride ourselves on our service and it's disappointing to know that we fell short in your case. We're taking your feedback seriously and will ensure that all aspects of our service meet our high standards. We're also sorry to hear about the issues with the bathroom. We'll make sure to address this immediately. We hope you'll give us another chance to show you the quality service and dining experience we're known for. Best, The Management Team

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  6. Lisa

    VIP

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We got seated at 5pm for our Sunday reservations and didn’t leave the place till 745, our dinner chef to cook our food didn’t come over and start till 6:30. Waiting at a table from 5-630 was way too long. Drinks took over 25 mins and we had to hunt for server for any refills. I would go elsewhere, do Korean BBQ instead or plan to drive farther for a faster place.
    Benihana - Carlsbad, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Lisa. We're sorry to hear about your experience at our restaurant. It's always our aim to provide a seamless dining experience, and we regret that we fell short this time. We understand that waiting at the table for such a long time was frustrating and we apologize for the delay in service. We're also sorry to hear about the delay in drinks. We'll definitely take your feedback into account as we strive to improve our service. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to provide a better dining experience. Best regards, Benihana - Carlsbad, CA Management Team

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  7. Whitney

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    It took over an hour before the chef came to cook for our table. After all that time of waiting, my meal was wrong. It was an overall bad experience. No management came by to apologize or anything.
    Benihana - Carlsbad, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Whitney, We're really sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Carlsbad, CA. We understand how frustrating it can be to wait for your meal and experience it not up to your expectations. We always aim to provide our guests with timely service and delicious meals, and we regret that we fell short during your visit. Your feedback is invaluable and we assure you that we will use this as an opportunity to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to make your experience better. Best regards, The Management Team

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  8. Sanjay

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    David was fantastic with his acumen, creativity and perfection
    Benihana - Carlsbad, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Hey Sanjay, We're over the moon to hear that you had a fantastic experience at Benihana - Carlsbad, CA! It's wonderful to know that our team's acumen, creativity, and perfection made a positive impact on your dining experience. We're always aiming to provide the best service and food to our valued guests like you. Thank you for your kind words and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, The Management Team

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  9. Jessica

    VIP

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was amazing and our chef was great, but we were extremely disappointed that our reservation was at 7:30pm and we had to wait 30min to be seated then another hour before our chef arrived to prepare our food. They did bring out the salad and drinks, but I couldn’t believe how long it took for a chef to come over. Luckily Marco was so fun and everything he prepared was to perfection. We ended up being there for three hours. Management needs to reevaluate how many reservations they book because it was insane that some people mentioned they waited an hour after their reserved time. Maybe it’s a business strategy so that everyone buys drinks at the bar while they wait for their table.
    Benihana - Carlsbad, CAResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Jessica, We're sorry to hear about your experience at Benihana - Carlsbad, CA. We apologize for the delay in seating and the wait for your chef's preparation. We're glad to know that you enjoyed the food and found our service to be excellent. Your feedback is valuable to us and we'll certainly look into how we can improve our reservation system and timing. We hope to provide a better experience on your next visit. Best, The Management Team

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  10. Steve

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Needless to say: VERY EXPENSIVE. Server was good, but had too many tables. Chef was great; kids enjoyed the show. Saturday night, crowded with lots of kids at nearly bl every table. As a result, hard to hear people in our group. A good suggestion was that they should consider sound-dampening dividers in that large room.
    Benihana - Carlsbad, CAResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Steve. We're glad to hear that you found our chef great and the kids enjoyed the show at Benihana - Carlsbad, CA. We understand your concerns about the noise in the restaurant and we appreciate your suggestion about sound-dampening dividers. We're always looking for ways to improve the dining experience for our guests and your feedback is valuable to us. We hope to welcome you back soon for a more relaxed atmosphere. Best regards, Benihana - Carlsbad, CA Management Team

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FAQs

Benihana - Carlsbad, CA does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

Benihana - Carlsbad, CA is rated 3.8 stars by 3798 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 72 times today

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Google Map for Benihana - Carlsbad, CA

755 Raintree Drive, Suite 100, Carlsbad, CA 92011

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Poinsettia
  • Neighborhood
    Carlsbad
  • 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
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking for Benihana guests
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (760) 929-8311
  • 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
    Ask about Private Event Dining.Book your next event in our private dining room. Perfect for private parties, corporate meetings, birthday celebrations. Subject to availability; please call for details.
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