Kimono Restaurant
Benicia
Restaurant in Benicia, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Kimono Restaurant is a practical Benicia pick for an easy lunch or casual dinner, especially if timing matters more than occasion. It is not the strongest special-occasion choice in town; compare Bella Siena or Sailor Jack's first for a more defined night out.
About Kimono Restaurant
Seven-day service is the useful signal here: Kimono Restaurant is open daily in Benicia, with hours from 11:30 AM into the evening and later closing times on Friday and Saturday. First-timers should treat it as a practical local option when timing and convenience matter.
The decision is mostly about occasion. The dress code is casual, and the schedule gives diners a broad daily window. Beyond that, price tier, menu detail, chef credit, awards history, service format, and house specialty are not available here, so the safest recommendation is based on access rather than a more specific dining promise. Bella Siena and Sailor Jack's are natural names to compare when building a shortlist in or around Benicia.
Use it for convenience, not a destination meal
Choose Kimono Restaurant when the priority is timing, simplicity, and staying in Benicia. Its hours are 11:30 AM–9 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11:30 AM–10 PM Friday and Saturday, which makes it a flexible option across the week.
That does not make it a skip. It just narrows the recommendation. With only hours and casual dress code available, the strongest case is for an easy local meal rather than a heavily planned special-occasion booking.
Where it fits in a Benicia shortlist
For a Benicia-area dining shortlist, compare Kimono Restaurant with Bella Siena, Sailor Jack's, and Spicy Joi depending on what kind of outing you are planning. Bull Valley Roadhouse and Michael Warring are also useful names to keep in mind when looking beyond a simple local fallback.
For broader planning, use our full Benicia restaurants guide alongside the city guides for Benicia hotels, Benicia bars, Benicia wineries, and Benicia experiences. The short version: choose Kimono Restaurant for an easy local meal with daily hours; choose another nearby or regional option when the occasion needs more specific details.
Planning details
- Location
- 1654 E 2nd St, Benicia, CA 94510
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- kimonorestaurants.com
- Phone
- +17077505418
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Kimono Restaurant presents as a neighborhood, unpretentious Japanese spot that is oriented to Benicia’s residents rather than the waterfront tourist circuit. The profile emphasizes a residential-service tier, a setting built for repeat visits rather than first-impression spectacle, so the atmosphere reads as comfortable and quietly familiar. Rather than dramatic design or harbor views, the restaurant’s character is defined by steady, local patronage and a mid-market sensibility. Expect a practical, approachable dining environment where the focus is on reliable seasonal ingredients and everyday dining rather than on theatrical presentation or destination-style flashiness.
Best For
Kimono is best for regular local dinners, family meals and group outings where familiarity and consistency matter. The kitchen serves the town’s population and operates on a repeat-visit logic, making it a dependable choice for weeknight meals, family get-togethers and small celebratory gatherings among locals. Because it sits away from the waterfront strip, it’s less about one-off tourist experiences and more about an accessible neighborhood option where guests return for the menu and the dependable execution of familiar Japanese favorites.
Ordering Tips
Start with the restaurant’s signature rolls, the Dragon Roll, Spicy Tuna Handroll and Scallop Arsenal Roll, which are explicitly highlighted and showcase what the kitchen is known for. The kitchen sources regional ingredients in Northern California, so ask the staff about any daily or seasonal specialties that reflect local produce and seafood. Given the spot’s neighborhood focus, ordering a selection of rolls to share is a sensible approach: it lets a group sample the kitchen’s strengths while leaning into the restaurant’s repeat-visit, communal appeal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Lively and fun atmosphere with teppanyaki grill entertainment, stylish updated interior, and private outdoor patio.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Sake, Cocktails
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Dragon Roll
- Spicy Tuna Handroll
- Scallop Arsenal Roll
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1654 E 2nd St, Benicia, CA 94510
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
Choose Bella Siena for date night in Benicia, or Sailor Jack's if the group wants a more location-led meal. For a higher-budget contemporary dinner, cross-shop Michael Warring instead.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Benicia
Kimono Restaurant is the easier, lower-commitment choice when timing and convenience matter. Bella Siena is the better fit for a date-night brief, while Sailor Jack's makes more sense when the meal is part of a waterfront-leaning Benicia outing.
For a more serious dinner outside the immediate local lane, Michael Warring sits in a different category: contemporary cooking with a $$$ price signal. That makes it the splurge comparison, not the direct substitute. Bull Valley Roadhouse is also better for diners who want a fuller roadhouse-style evening rather than a simple neighborhood meal.
Spicy Joi is the cross-shop when the group wants a more flavor-forward casual alternative. Kimono Restaurant wins on simple access in Benicia; the others are stronger when the occasion, room, or destination value matters more.
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Compare Kimono Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimono Restaurant | Benicia | , | , | No published awards |
| Bella Siena | Benicia | , | , | No published awards |
| Sailor Jack's | Benicia | , | , | No published awards |
| Bull Valley Roadhouse | Port Costa | , | , | No published awards |
| Michael Warring | Vallejo | Contemporary | $$$ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Spicy Joi | Concord | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kimono Restaurant good for a special occasion?
Only if the goal is an easy meal in Benicia rather than a highly detailed special-occasion plan. Compare it with Bella Siena, Sailor Jack's, Bull Valley Roadhouse, Michael Warring, or Spicy Joi depending on the kind of outing you want.
Is Kimono Restaurant good for solo dining?
It can be a practical solo option because it is open every day from 11:30 AM into the evening. The dress code is casual.
Is midday or evening better at Kimono Restaurant?
The hours support midday and evening visits: Kimono Restaurant opens at 11:30 AM daily, closes at 9 PM Sunday through Thursday, and closes at 10 PM Friday and Saturday.
What are alternatives to Kimono Restaurant around Benicia?
Other names to compare include Bella Siena, Sailor Jack's, Bull Valley Roadhouse, Michael Warring, and Spicy Joi. Use them as part of a broader shortlist when deciding what kind of Benicia-area meal fits your plans.
What should I wear to Kimono Restaurant?
Casual dress is appropriate for Kimono Restaurant. Keep it simple and clean rather than formal.
