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Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX, Houston, TX

Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX

4.1
4.1
2021 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • 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) 659-8231
  • 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
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Between Clay & Polk
  • Parking details
    We validate parking Monday through Friday after 5:00 PM and all day on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 2,021 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana - Houston - Downtown offers a lively dining experience with "fantastic" food and "excellent" service. Regulars praise its consistent quality and fun atmosphere. Although some mention delays and the need for updates, "great staff" and memorable hibachi performances make it a favorite spot for celebrations.

2,021 Reviews
  1. Alicia

    Houston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was flavorless. Our cook was boring and not entertaining at all. He gave majority of us the wrong food and our waitress sucked as well. We had to wait a while to get a refill on our drinks. The manager came and gave us free coupons for dessert, but we didn’t order dessert! Definitely will not be returning to this location

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  2. Von

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sandy and Edwin were amazing!!! Food and service was top tier!!!

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  3. Janet

    Houston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Although reservations were made the wait was long. One of the servers was coming back and forth to the front sharing updates on the food left and shortage of cooks with the host. This information was unnecessary as many people were waiting to be seated.

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  4. Priscilla

    Houston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, our chef was new so he tried to do tricks, price I think is a bit much and we didn’t get all our food in the 6 course meal, we were being pushed out. They forgot to get me a drink but other than that I would probably go again.

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  5. Jaime

    Mexico City

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great time we spent there celebrating my son’s B-day. The staff were so attentive and the food got thumbs up! Great deal with the parking validation at the garage next door.
    Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your dining experience and we hope to see you again soon.

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  6. Johnnie

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The first time experience was great Very good service and the food was great
    Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded 5 days ago
    We appreciate your kind words! It’s great to know you had a positive experience with us. We can’t wait to serve you again.

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  7. Theodore

    Houston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    no note here aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
    Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded 5 days ago
    Hey Theodore, We're really sorry to hear about your experience. We always aim to deliver a great experience at Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX, and we regret that we missed the mark this time. We're glad to hear that you appreciated our service, and we'll make sure to work on the points you've highlighted. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide you with the experience you deserve. 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. Best Regards, The Management Team

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  8. Victoria

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time and great food! So fresh. Amazing sushi
    Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded 5 days ago
    We’re so glad to hear you had a great experience! Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we look forward to having you back.

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  9. Josie

    Kansas City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Everything was great — *except the ceiling began dripping down nasty water onto us so my husband had to move seats. His suit jacket, my wrap, and my dress all got ceiling mystery water onto them. Staff just stuck a giant kitchen bucket under it next to me and said “oh, sorry.” I wish I was kidding. It dripped the entire meal. Normal bill, no adjustments.
    Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded 5 days ago
    Dear valued guest, we’re sorry to learn that your visit was less than satisfactory. We take your feedback seriously and would love the opportunity to discuss how we can improve. Please visit our “Contact Us” page on our website to share more details.

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  10. MissDC

    VIP

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I celebrated Christmas with a friend and had the most amazing time as Betty prepared a delicious meal for us. The manager even came by and took some photos of us to memorialize the occasion. Christmas at this Benihana is now a second-year tradition for me as a Houston transplant. Thanks as always!
    Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your dining experience and we hope to see you again soon.

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FAQs

Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 659-8231.

Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX is rated 4.1 stars by 2021 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 46 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX

1318 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Clay & Polk
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • 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
    We validate parking Monday through Friday after 5:00 PM and all day on Saturday and Sunday.
  • 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) 659-8231
  • 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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