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Benihana - Houston, TX, Houston, TX

Benihana - Houston, TX

4.9
4.9
7566 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
21:00
Booked 34 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Child-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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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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What 7,566 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

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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.

7,566 Reviews

  1. Nathaly

    Mexico City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    They called me racist just because I asked for a table where al my family could seat together Service is slow The food and the chefs are nice

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  2. Chanel

    VIP

    Houston

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favorite Japanese restaurant to get hibachi my kids love it too

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  3. Gayla

    VIP

    Houston

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always request Chef bill when I come in he is the best chef at Benihana and his food is amazing

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  4. Penny

    VIP

    Houston

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place keeps getting better. The chefs are super talented and fun to watch.

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  5. JR

    VIP

    Houston

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the way the chef does tricks at your table. The kids always love it.

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  6. James

    VIP

    Houston

    73 reviews

    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love coming here and getting extra fried rice so I have enough to take home and eat tomorrow

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  7. William

    VIP

    Houston

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I really enjoyed the food, and had a great time watching the chef .

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  8. juanito

    VIP

    Houston

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, the chef's were amazing, very friendly and they are great with children.

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  9. Dabny

    VIP

    Houston

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire staff was extremely welcoming and friendly.

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  10. Penny

    VIP

    Houston

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food were spectacular. Very friendly staff.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Lucille, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at Benihana - Houston, TX. It's great to know that our friendly staff made your visit enjoyable. We aim to provide our guests with top-notch service and delicious food, and we're glad to see we hit the mark for you. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best regards, 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 takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 789-4962.

Benihana - Houston, TX is rated 4.9 stars by 7566 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
21:00
Booked 34 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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