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Benihana - Houston, TX, Houston, TX

Benihana - Houston, TX

4.9
4.9
7540 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 57 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Kid-friendly
  • 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 7,540 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 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 offers an exciting dining experience with "great food" and "fun chefs" who entertain guests with lively hibachi cooking. Known for its consistently "excellent quality" and "friendly service," this location is perfect for special occasions like birthdays. Standouts include the "amazing shrimp fried rice" and "delicious sushi."

7,540 Reviews
  1. Daniela

    Houston

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    I was surprised of the long delay to get our chef. Meat had no flavor. Waitress tried her best Reataurant needs a good clean up

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  2. Caroline

    VIP

    Houston

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had Thomas as our chef he was amazing and very skillful the show and the food were both great.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded today
    Hello Caroline, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Benihana - Houston, TX. It's great to know that our chef, show, and food all met your expectations. We strive to provide the best for our guests and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  3. Soraya

    VIP

    Houston

    70 reviews

    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a fun experience with the Chef cooking in front of you amazing food and so tasty.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded today
    Hello Soraya, Thank you so much for your kind words and perfect ratings! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fun experience with us, especially during your visit to Benihana - Houston, TX. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our Chef's cooking and found our food to be amazing. We strive to provide our guests with tasty meals and it's always rewarding to hear when we've succeeded. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, The Management Team

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  4. Levi

    VIP

    Houston

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Benihana was an overall amazing experience. The staff are extremely nice.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded today
    Hello Madeline, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an overall amazing experience at Benihana - Houston, TX. It's wonderful to know that our staff made you feel welcome and that you enjoyed our food. We always strive to provide excellent service and your feedback truly means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  5. Chad

    VIP

    Houston

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The chef was incredible and very entertaining. Ask for chef jinro.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded today
    Thanks for the feedback, Chad! We're thrilled to hear that you had an entertaining and memorable dining experience with our chef. We strive to provide a memorable experience for all our guests, and it's wonderful to know we hit the mark with you. Your kind words about our food and service are greatly appreciated. We look forward to serving you again at Benihana - Houston, TX. Best regards, The Management Team

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  6. Hassan

    VIP

    Houston

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the sushi bar and the lounge area. We had a great bartender and a fun time.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded today
    Hey Hassan, We're absolutely delighted to hear that you had a great time at Benihana - Houston, TX! It's wonderful to know that you loved the sushi bar and our lounge area. We're also thrilled that our bartender provided you with a fun and delightful experience. Thank you for your kind words and high ratings. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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  7. Zacqueline

    Houston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The service provided was rushed and made my family and I feel like we better choke our food down and get out.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Zacqueline, thank you for posting a review and we’re sorry to hear that your experience was not up to standards. If you wish to contact us with further details regarding this experience, you may reach us by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website.

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  8. Hassan

    VIP

    Houston

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My son loves to watch the chef cook his food and do the volacano onion trick.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded 1 day ago
    Hey Alan! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your son enjoyed the chef's show and loved our volacano onion trick. We always strive to make our guests' experiences memorable and it's great to know we're succeeding. We look forward to welcoming you and your son back to Benihana - Houston, TX for more exciting culinary adventures! Best, The Management Team

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  9. Francine

    Houston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food, as always, never disappointed when we go there to celebrate a birthday or just for a girls night out!! The dinner show is great at the communal hibachi table and I dream of that chicken fried rice ❤️
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Francine! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Benihana - Houston, TX. It's wonderful to know that our service and food met your expectations and that our dinner show added to your evening. We always strive to make special occasions even more memorable. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for more celebrations and nights out. Cheers!

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  10. Adele

    VIP

    Houston

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing , service was amazing.Loved everything.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded today
    Hey Adele, We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience at Benihana - Houston, TX! It's fantastic to know that you loved our food and service. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We strive to provide our guests with amazing food and service, and your feedback validates our efforts. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, The Management Team

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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 4.9 stars by 7540 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 57 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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