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Benihana - Houston, TX, Houston, TX

Benihana - Houston, TX

4.8
4.8
7616 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
  • Kid-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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
    (713) 789-4962
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, 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/
  • Neighborhood
    Far Westheimer
  • Cross street
    S Gesseenger
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 7,616 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Houston

    Japanese

  • Houston

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Houston, TX offers a lively dining experience with "excellent service and food." The restaurant is a popular choice for celebrations, providing an entertaining chef-led show at communal hibachi tables. Guests rave about the "delicious chicken fried rice" and "sushi and sake options." For a memorable meal, request "Chef Henry" or "Chef Billy" for top-notch culinary performances. While some guests noted occasional service hiccups, the overall consensus highlights a fun and engaging atmosphere perfect for family outings and special occasions.

7,616 Reviews
  1. Allison

    VIP

    Houston

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful clean restaurant. You can tell they take a lot of pride in it. Chef Henry was pretty amazing.

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  2. Tanya

    VIP

    Houston

    80 reviews

    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the great food and amazing service. We will be back.

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  3. Jarron

    VIP

    Houston

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time I come here I request chef sunny. He makes me laugh and makes the best food.

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  4. Millie

    VIP

    Houston

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the fried rice. That garlic butter is amazing.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Millie! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our fried rice and garlic butter. It's great to know that our service and value met your expectations. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon. Best regards, Benihana - Houston, TX Management Team.

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  5. Tyler

    VIP

    Houston

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone was so friendly and courteous. We can’t wait to come back.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Tyler, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Benihana - Houston, TX. It's wonderful to know that our team made you feel welcomed and that you enjoyed our food and service. We can't wait to welcome you back for another delightful dining experience. Best, The Management Team

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  6. Jarron

    VIP

    Houston

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was fantastic. The chef was very friendly and cooked extremely well definitely worth it.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Caitlyn! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Benihana - Houston, TX. It's wonderful to know that our chef's performance and service met your expectations. We strive to provide excellent food and service to all our valued customers like you. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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  7. Tanya

    VIP

    Houston

    80 reviews

    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is always a fun place to come for birthdays. They celebrate with you and make it very fun.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Inaya, Thank you for choosing Benihana - Houston, TX for your birthday celebration. We are thrilled to hear that you had a fun time with us and that our birthday celebrations made your experience memorable. We always strive to make our birthday celebrations a fun experience for our guests. Your positive feedback truly means a lot to us. We look forward to celebrating many more birthdays with you in the future. Warm regards, The Management Team

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  8. Mateo

    VIP

    Houston

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always out of this world delicious and the ambiance and service is wonderful.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Mateo! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our ambiance to be wonderful. It's always our goal to provide an exceptional dining experience, so your feedback is greatly appreciated. We're glad that we were able to meet your expectations. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  9. Allison

    VIP

    Houston

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, very outstanding service our experience was improved by our wonderful talented chef Henry
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Emily, We're overjoyed to hear that you had an outstanding experience at Benihana - Houston, TX! It's fantastic to know that our service and food improved your overall visit. We always strive to provide the best for our guests, and your kind words are a testament to our efforts. We're looking forward to your next visit. Thanks again!

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  10. Candace

    VIP

    Houston

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our cook was Amazing! His name was Tony, we will be back!
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Candace, We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience at Benihana - Houston, TX! It's fantastic to know that our team made your visit memorable. We strive to provide exceptional service and it's great to hear that we met our mark during your visit. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Thank you for your kind words and high ratings!

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FAQs

Benihana - Houston, TX offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Benihana - Houston, TX also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 789-4962.

Benihana - Houston, TX is rated 4.8 stars by 7616 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Benihana - Houston, TX

9707 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77042

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    S Gesseenger
  • Neighborhood
    Far Westheimer
  • 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
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (713) 789-4962
  • 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/
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