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March 2024 by Jarid Kazemier
Had a reservation for 7.45, and at 8.10, learned there were 2 more tables ahead of us not seated yet. Lobby wound up full of people, had a three year old with us so we had to cancel this plan and head somewhere else. Poor planning and overbooking lead to a poor experience in this location.
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March 2024 by Patrick Surrec
Reservations are worthless and staff doesn’t seem to
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March 2024 by girija bhagwat
Great atmosphere. Good place for a celebration. Took little longer for my table to
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March 2024 by Jennie
We waited almost an hour after being seated to get a cook. The food was ok but the portion seemed very small to be a dinner portion. It definitely was not worth $115 and we will not go back.
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March 2024 by Elyssa Luria
Our server at Beni Hana was so attentive and helpful! He made our family dinner a total delight! Beni Hana of Carlsbad is lucky to have Calvo “Robert”.
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March 2024 by samantha ryder
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Benihana in Carlsbad, an experience that was made exceptional by two remarkable members of your team. First, there's Daniel, whose service we've had the joy of experiencing before. He continues to amaze us with his personable nature, culinary prowess, and the sheer entertainment he provides. Daniel has a unique ability to make every visit unforgettable, and this time was no exception.Equally noteworthy, though I regret I cannot recall his name, was our waiter with the unforgettable cool hairstyle – a mohawk pulled back into a bun. His dedication, hard work, and exceptional service did not go unnoticed. It pains me that his name escapes me, as his contribution to our wonderful evening deserves to be celebrated. He was absolutely amazing, ensuring that our needs were met with efficiency and a smile, making our experience even more enjoyable.Even as one of the last reservations of the evening, the energy and enthusiasm from your team, including our fantastic host and chef, never diminished. The commitment to providing an excellent dining experience, no matter the hour, was evident and deeply appreciated.I wanted to express my sincerest thanks to Daniel, our incredible waiter with the cool hair, and the rest of the team at Benihana Carlsbad for another remarkable visit. Their hard work, talent, and dedication to ensuring guests have a memorable dining experience are what make us eager to return. Thank you for another amazing evening.Warmest regards,Samantha
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March 2024 by L H
Asked for an open seat. They mentioned a 20 min wait. 15 minute later turns out they did not add us to the guest list at all and said there is another 30 min wait with another party heading in. Lots of empty table can be seen from the front desk by the way.
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March 2024 by Randy Dillinger
Nick was a great cook, and Kristen kept us stocked with everything else. Had a great time!!?
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March 2024 by Cindy Palmer
Had such a great time! Our chef, Trevor, was awesome! He was a lot of fun and made our experience so much better. Food was excellent as always.
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March 2024 by Donald Suyenaga
Went for my wife's birthday. Had a great time and our chef Marcos was great!!!
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March 2024 by danielle stratford
Been coming here for 15 years and have to say David's the best cook and personality plus I have ever experienced....thank you DavidDanielle
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March 2024 by Toni Spears
I Love this place!!! My son, his wife and are friend went there for my birthday. We came last year too. The food is soo good, and they give you alot of it. I always go home with food.
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March 2024 by Mary Weseloh
Benihana Carlsbad has been our goto for birthday celebrations for years! We have had some hits and misses in the past but few things have changed and all for the better! The manager immediately came over and took what used to be the “post meal” picture and checked in with us which made us feel welcomed. Our server was awesome and kept our drinks filled which had been a concern in the past…. And the BEST part was having Aries as our chef. Not only did he have some of his own signature moves, but he cooked our meals to perfection. He told us a bit about himself in an endearing manner- and his knife and spatula display is unrivaled. Beyond top notch! Wonderful experience!!
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March 2024 by
Our chef Aries was amazing! Great vibe! The only thing that held us back from giving it a 5/5 was the very noticeable delay. It was often a bit hard to connect with our server to get drink refills/ additional appetizers etc, but it seems this was more of a restaurant understaffing issue rather than him himself as the kitchen took quite a bit of time as well. Hopefully they can maintain a better staff ratio on busy nights to minimize long wait times!
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March 2024 by Shelbyforever
First we had a reservation and didn't seat us until 45 mins later. Very small portions and high price. Upcharges are ridiculous. No more combo of veggies. Just one small slice of zucchini and Iike 2 onion rings cut up. Also small portions of meats. I don't eat a lot and I left hungry. Very disappointed. Never going back.
