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Benihana - Houston, TX, Houston, TX

Benihana - Houston, TX

4.8
4.8
7822 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
22:30
Booked 36 times today
  • Child-friendly
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (713) 789-4962
  • Website
    https://www.benihana.com/
  • 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/

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Offers

  • $39 TASTE OF BENIHANA

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 - 22:00,Mon - Thu - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 22:00,Fri - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 23:00,Sat - 11:00 - 23:00
    Enjoy the flavors of our signature hibachi with an exclusive five-course meal for just $39 per person. Enjoy our fan favorites like our fried rice, hibachi steak or tender chicken, Benihana soup and signature salad, fresh sushi,  homemade dipping sauces, and more! Menu available Monday through Sunday in the bar and lounge area for dine-in only. Not available with any other promotions, discounts or promotions, including the birthday certificates. Tax and gratuity are not included. 

    $39 TASTE OF BENIHANA photo

  • WAGYU OF THE WORLD MENU

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 - 22:00,Mon - Thu - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 22:00,Fri - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 23:00,Sat - 11:00 - 23:00
    Experience our newly added six-course Wagyu of the World menu! The unique menu features mouthwatering premium cuts along with flavorful pairings like our Benihana soup and salad, hibachi vegetables, mushrooms, steamed rice and more.  Ask your server for more details. Reserve now!

    WAGYU OF THE WORLD MENU photo

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What 7,822 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Houston

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Houston offers an engaging dining experience with "amazing chefs" and "delicious food." Guests appreciate the entertaining showmanship, "wonderful service," and "great value for the money." Popular dishes include the steak, shrimp, and garlic butter specialties. Reservations are recommended as it can get busy, but the experience is "worth it."

7,822 Reviews

  1. Carl

    Unspecified

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The sushi at Benihana is fantastic. All the seafood is very fresh and the drinks at the bar were amazing.

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  2. David

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Making reservations is always a good idea this Benihana it gets busy and you are able to get seated right away

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  3. Elisha

    VIP

    Houston

    80 reviews

    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the best steak and shrimp I’ve ever had the garlic butter really makes a difference and I always ask for a little bit to take home

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  4. Zander

    VIP

    Houston

    109 reviews

    5.0

    109 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great meal and our service was very nice. Chef Billy took very good care of us and cooked his food perfectly.

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  5. Jamee

    VIP

    Houston

    61 reviews

    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The steak the chef Xing made was one of the best we’ve ever had at Benihanas.

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  6. Mario

    VIP

    Houston

    72 reviews

    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Sunny cooked for our table and he was hilarious. We can’t wait to come back and ask for him again.

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  7. Noah

    VIP

    Houston

    59 reviews

    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Over the garlic shrimp. The seafood Diablo is another favorite.

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  8. Elisha

    VIP

    Houston

    80 reviews

    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Sunny did an amazing job. His shrimp with garlic sauce were absolutely perfect.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the review, Elisha! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your shrimp with garlic sauce at Benihana - Houston, TX. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We're committed to providing excellent food and service, and it's great to know we hit the mark for you. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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  9. Tammy

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Benihana Westheimer location has great service and we always enjoy the chefs. They put on a great show and their food is fantastic.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Tammy, Thank you for your kind words and for always enjoying your experiences at Benihana - Houston, TX. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our chefs, the show, and the food. We always strive to provide an exceptional dining experience and it's wonderful to know we're hitting the mark with you. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  10. Mario

    VIP

    Houston

    72 reviews

    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time at our service was amazing. We can’t wait to come back and try some different meals.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded 1 day ago
    Hey Mario, We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you had a great time at our service and that you're looking forward to trying some of our new dishes. It's always our goal to provide an amazing dining experience, and we're glad we hit the mark for you. Thank you for the perfect ratings, we can't wait to serve you again soon! Best, The Management Team at Benihana - Houston, TX

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FAQs

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

Benihana - Houston, TX is rated 4.8 stars by 7822 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
22:30
Booked 36 times today

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Google Map for Benihana - Houston, TX

9707 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77042

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    S Gesseenger
  • Area
    Far Westheimer
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Website
    https://www.benihana.com/
  • 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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