We moved to Benicia about a year ago and finding Kaigan Sushi was one of the best discoveries we've made. Peter and Sharon are incredible owners who genuinely understand hospitality -- every visit feels personal and welcoming. Whether we're dining in or ordering takeout, the quality is always spot on. The sushi is fresh, premium, and consistently delicious. If you haven't tried the Kaigan pizza or the salmon sashimi, do yourself a favor and order both. What really says it all? Our teenage boys love this place -- and getting teenagers excited about a restaurant is no small feat. Kaigan has become our go-to, and we recommend it without hesitation to anyone looking for exceptional sushi in Benicia. read more

Was visiting from out of town and decided to walk around this quaint town of Benicia. Came across this quiet sushi place and were pleasantly greeted by Sharon and Peter. They were so friendly and welcoming and talked to us like we've been regulars for years. They been at Kaigan for over 28 years! We didn't know what to order, so Peter delighted us with an omakase style order of several different rolls and nigiri. Every bite was delicious. The cuts of meat were generous and flavorful. The sauces, the rice, and every aspect of the food was handled with care that shows why they've been here for almost 3 decades. I can't recommend this place enough and was completely blown away by this hidden gem. read more

See all

2.5 out of 5 stars I didn't come here for "nice" service--I came to enjoy a solid, flavorful dinner. Unfortunately, the experience left me disappointed and unsure if I'd return. We walked in to find the restaurant nearly empty--just my friend and I in a space that could seat around 40. That's usually not a red flag for me but it made the underwhelming meal stand out even more. We ordered the #7 Hamachi Kama (grilled yellowtail collar), which came with rice and salad. The fish didn't taste fresh and had an odd texture--not what I've come to expect from this dish. The rice had a strange aftertaste, and the salad dressing was more like watered-down mayonnaise than anything appetizing. Next came the shrimp and veggie tempura platter. I get that tempura is a simple dish--hot oil, light batter, a good fry--but even that missed the mark. The batter lacked flavor and the portion was surprisingly sparse for the price point. I really wanted to like this place. The staff were polite and attentive, which I appreciate. But unfortunately, good service can't make up for a dinner that just didn't deliver. #gaveitagoodtrythough read more

Food was good, but portion sizes are small for the price. I had the bento box for lunch. I chose teriyaki beef and sashimi. It came with three pieces of sashimi, a salad, rice and teriyaki beef. The teriyaki was good, though nothing over the top. Service was satisfactory, and so was the ambiance. Dining area is small with a few cluttered spaces that they use for storage. read more

See all

I received a DoorDash order of Unagi Don. The piece of unagi was generously sized and had adequate sauce though I would have appreciated more sauce. The miso soup was good but a little salty. The order was left at the front door but a ring of the doorbell would have been appreciated since we do not have a doorbell cam that announces someone at the door. read more

First time dining with family for dinner. We had a good time and were comfortable. It felt we were at someone's home eating home cooked meal. The atmosphere was relaxed and quiet like a mom and pop. Very local feel. So if you are looking for a fancy or upbeat sushi restaurant, this is not for you. Portion size was good. We were filled up and had some left to-go. Home-cooked flavors. Fish was fresh. We ordered tempura, lion king, pork katsu, sushi steak, French kiss, sake nigiri, thai tea. Service met our needs.. We were there until closing and the lady even offered to take our pictures in the middle of cleaning up and told us not to feel rushed to leave. There was no small talk or over the top trying to please. They were attentive, straightforward, efficient, and authentic So if you are very particular and like to be pampered when you are dining, this is not for you. We will be coming back. read more

See all

It's cozy, homey restaurant. The people running the restaurant are very nice. We had some rolls and a bento box. The fish was good and fresh. The bento portions were generous. I would eat here again. read more

Love this place. The food is delicious, reasonably priced, and the staff is amazing. Every time I come in I am greeted like family with a big smile and friendly hello. They are quick with their service without sacrificing quality. Would eat here every day if I could afford it! read more

This place was amazing. The food tasted amazing. The service was very quick and they were very nice. The place was super cute and had amazing ambiance. It was a great spot for me and my family. read more

I went to Kaigan Sushi as I was in the mood for a Dragon Roll and it was close by. It's a cute little restaurant, the staff and chefs were very nice. The Dragon Roll was flavorful. What I noticed however was that the avocado was over ripe, it was brown. That was my only issue. I wasn't very hungry, so I didn't order anything else. Overall, the service was good and I would consider going back to get a full experience. read more

See all

I have been going here for a long time and the food and service is always great! Last time i ordered the Jalapeno Papa and it was amazing! It is my new favorite! I highly recommend this restaurant read more

Friendly staff that really cares but the sushi is just not good. The sushi rolls have tiny pieces of fish and don't look as fresh as they should. The rolls are also packed with rice, even when I asked for light rice. It's a casual to-go kind of spot and maybe that's who they're catering to, but it's not real sushi people. read more

A decent spot to grab some bento dinners. I don't think their rolls are the best out there, but the bento boxes are decent tasting. It's a casual place for a quick lunch/dinner. Heads up that if you pay with cash it's 5% off the bill. read more

Kaigan Sushi - 7. Tempura and Salmon Teriyaki Dinner - Sushi Bars Near Me - Benicia, California

Tried this out for the first time while me and my friends were out over here and it was really good! It has a homey atmosphere and the lady serving us was really nice. The steak teriyaki was def my fav!! read more

Kaigan Sushi - 2. Sashimi and Sirloin Steak Teriyaki Dinner 3. Thai Tea 3. Shirley Temple 2. Deep-Fried Calamari Mexican Shrimp Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Benicia, California

WARNING!!!! Do not eat here!!!!!! When a place is good, I'll continue to eat there and when a place is bad, I won't go again, but once in a blue moon, a place comes along that is so vile, so disgusting I feel compelled to leave a review. Starting from the beginning, our waitress had earphones on and was talking to a friend on the phone while trying to help us, not a great start, but not a dealbreaker. Then she brought my daughter a plate, covered in dust and dried oil, which is typically a sign of a plate that sitting near a deep fryer and has not been washed for quite some time, at this point, I wanted to walk out but the order was already in and it felt too late. we were the only ones in the restaurant and somehow the food still was coming out one by one and my family and I had to eat separately. Every corner that can exist was cut. they're using the wrong rice. The fish is subpar the seaweed wrap is stale, and the chicken is rubbery and hard to chew. Worst was the uni which tasted like chemicals a lot of what we ate felt expired and yet instead of doing the right thing, they are serving it to people who make the mistake of eating here. I honestly don't see how they are in business and wouldn't be surprised if I found out they were having troubles. This restaurant is beyond redemption and should be shut down. read more

The owners have ran this restaurant for over 2 decades and have provided good sushi to the small town of Benicia. The service is what you get for a mom and pop shop. It's not a fancy restaurant but it's somewhere you can pop in and enjoy their food! read more

Long time no see. I love the spicy mayo tea was good! Who cares about the ambiance baby I come for da food read more

See all

This sushi place is my go to spot. I love all of their food. I always get salmon sashimi and a giants roll. Unagi is delicious! The salad is always yummy and the queens roll is tasty. They always know my order by heart whenever I call as they remembered my number now. I've tried the other sushi place in Benicia and I think the portion size for sashimi and the rolls are smaller then the one at Kaigan. read more

Really enjoyed our experience at Kaigan! The staff members are very friendly and they were very efficient and quick. The food was great and the portions were large! The ambiance is cute! read more

Kaigan Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Benicia, California

See all

was in town a few weeks ago for a family trip and this was close to the hotel. loooooooved it!!! fresh sashimi, had to order more. service was friendly and reasonably priced. it was quiet and not too busy for a saturday night. good vibe. kid friendly! read more

Had lunch today at Kaigan Sushi and we were very disappointed. The sushi was falling apart, the soup was salty, the beef teriyaki was tough and chewy. Service was bad, too. We ordered tea with our food but the tea came when we were almost done with our food. We requested the tea three times before they finally served them. Worst Japanese resto in Solano. read more

5/5 - Sake was light and refreshing. Spider roll was good, giants and the queens roll were perfect, miso soup was great. Sushi chef was incredibly hospitable and efficient. The environment was very quiet at 3:00 pm, lots of parking on 1st street. Coming back with my girlfriend. read more

Second meal in 2 weeks they have screwed up. Teriyaki steak became Salmon, and 2 wrong appetizers. Then they have no water, iced tea is $5.00. All this for $56.00. To owner: but Costco cases of water. Sell for $1.00. $.65 cents profit and happy customers. Costco red cups $.08. For water. $56.00 customersmight return. But not this one. read more

Kaigan Sushi - Water is good with meals, chef! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Benicia, California

Typical menu with apps, bentos, udon, ramen, specials, sake and beer, and sashimi. Their menu of sushi rolls, however, seem limited. Staff was friendly and service and food were good. I enjoyed the 1st street roll. Street parking. Kid friendly. There is a tv. Place is not that big. read more

See all

First time here, sushi was amazing and delicious, nice and cold. The restaurant itself is very simple and nice. Very nice and friendly customer, fast service. I will come again. read more

I love going and trying out different sushi restaurants and this is the worse place I've been so far. The tempura was horrible and the fish didn't seem fresh. The gentleman walking around and touching things waiting for customers is the one who prepares the sushi. I should have read more reviews. Definitely not returning! Regret not driving a little extra and going to my favorite ones. read more

Ok, the decor is not special but the food is great and the owner is so so so nice. One of the few places to find Amaebi. The fish is always very fresh and the special roles are fun. Overlook the decor and enjoy great sushi with a very nice chef. read more

I have lunch here around once a month. The sushi is always super consistent and service is always quick. I have been to another neighboring place that frequently left bones in the sashimi/nigiri. Since then, this has been my go to sushi place in Benicia for the past year. The salmon belly is always . read more

We did takeout. The fish didn't taste fresh, and didn't look great either. For the same price at Park Sushi in Oakland, we would have had better food, plus complimentary sake, and ice cream. Won't be coming back, unfortunately. read more

This sushi is delicious! I went here for the first time a week ago and I was really impressed with how good the sushi is! I'm pretty picky with my sushi! I won't necessarily avoid a restaurant if the sushi isn't super fresh and soft, but I'll definitely notice. I've been on the hunt for great local sushi and I've found my place. The second I bit into my rainbow roll I was really impressed! I will absolutely be coming back! read more

We had a lovely Birthday dinner for 8. The food was amazing. Service was exceptional. They also served the cake we brought for my granddaughters 14th birthday. Peter and his family always do an excellent job making wonderful sushi and taking care of their customers... Margaret McGuire and family Pleasant Hill, Pacheco, Martinez, & Benecia. read more

We ordered over the phone and when we got to the restaurant we had called the wrong one. But it worked out because the food was wonderful! We had salmon and yellowfin tuna and a pink lady roll, all we're very good. We also had miso soup and it was also good. It will be nice to go back for take out until the sushi bar opens back up. Recommend! read more

Picked this place as a spot to eat and catch up with a friend. 1st time trying this place. Walked in while the hostess was on the phone. Patiently waited for her to end the call or put the call on hold. Neither happened. She seated us while still on the call. We looked at the weathered menu and took our money and appetite down the street was the food was good and the service was better. read more

It was late so we didn't want to go too far away. I like the location on First St. I had been here a couple times before for lunch but not dinner. I'll start with service. Service was not good. The waitress did not smile or interact and did not have any suggestions. We had to keep asking for water, and the food came out slowly and one dish at a time (that may be on the chef not wait staff) and we would (3 of us) devour one dish and wait around for the next. We sat staring at an empty dish and empty glasses more times than not. The food was mediocre at best. The cooked (fried) rolls that we got were way overdone. We paid way too much for what we got. No drinks, we all had water, (when we got it) and I think 6 different dishes. We paid like 140 and some change before tip. We won't be going back. read more

I've been here twice. The food has been delicious both times, I was happy with the service too. They were kind and attentive. Also I love that they have Shirley Temples to drink. read more

See all

I guess I really should have listened to the reviews. So she was not awful but it certainly was not good. The spicy scallop was not spicy and it was very chewy. The ramen was quite bland with hardly any vegetables. Again not awful but not great read more

Stopped here for lunch, service from the beginning was great, really friendly and quickly set out tables outside when we requested them. The food is also good, especially the potstickers and seaweed salad. The rolls are filling and good; the fish wasn't extraordinary but I would still come back here! read more

See all

This intimate restaurant was a great surprise to us. The service and charm were fantastic and the selection of dishes a little overwhelming but our wonderful waitress had some great suggestions. We would recommend the appetizer pork dumpling, the First Street special (crunchy and delicious) and the Spicy Dragon Roll. That was enough for the both of us. The chef is very good and the food was at our table very quickly. read more

There are times where you know you have to give a second try a restaurant that you've placed on the "Never Agin" list.. Kaigan was in that list. And they didn't fail. Being surrounded by good Sushi restaurants- they fair well.. Nothing on their list was too Amazing to my pallet , nor was it memorable. I had a couple of rolls that delivered consistency in their freshness. However, it seems lacking in zest.. The imitation crab, the bright pink ginger didn't add to the flavor, but took away from it.. For being okay.. Or mediocre, whichever you prefer, I think may be overpriced. The service was great.. Just as long as you have their attention. read more

Kaigan Sushi - Golden Gate - Sushi Bars Near Me - Benicia, California

I was impressed. First off, they have the best selection of rolls in town. They also do the little things well- They called when it was ready (ahead of schedule), they were friendly, and packaged up our large order very neatly. The quality was also very good. Overall, I was pleased. read more