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Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX, Houston, TX

Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX

4.3
4.3
2008 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 42 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
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, Tue, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • 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 2,008 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

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.

2,008 Reviews
  1. Vicky

    Houston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a wonderful holiday experience for office party. Jerry and Estella took excellent care of us!
    Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Vicky! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful holiday experience with us at Benihana - Houston - Downtown. It's great to know that our team was able to provide excellent service and that you enjoyed our food. We strive to provide the best value for our guests and your feedback helps us to understand where we can improve. We look forward to welcoming you and your co-workers back for more memorable experiences.

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  2. amberr

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    They forgot to sing happy birthday to my mom.
    Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded on December 15, 2024
    Thanks for visiting us, Amber! We're so glad to hear that you had a great time at Benihana - Houston - Downtown and enjoyed our food. We apologize for the missed celebration of your mom's birthday - we'll make sure to take note of this for future celebrations. We're always aiming for perfection, and your feedback helps us do that. We hope to see you again soon!

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  3. Jennifer

    VIP

    Denver

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    No regular on drinks. Never got water asked for. Food was tasteless and did not get what was stated on menu. Very poor quality for price. Restaurant was dirty
    Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded on December 5, 2024
    Hey, Jennifer! We're really sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at our Benihana - Houston - Downtown location. We always aim to deliver a great experience, and we're gutted when we don’t meet expectations. We understand that our service and food quality did not meet your expectations, and we sincerely apologize for that. We take your feedback seriously and will use it to improve our services. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it up to you in the future. Best, The Management Team

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  4. Maren

    VIP

    Houston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Normally a very fun experience but the chef barely did any tricks. It was a mild and underwhelming moment.
    Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded on December 2, 2024
    Dear Maren, thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience and that our staff didn’t meet the level of service we strive for. We want every guest's experience to be the best possible, and we work hard to make sure that happens. Please feel free to reach out with further feedback or any questions via our "Contact Us" page on our website.

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  5. Dana

    Houston

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server Tori and chef Betty were top notch! Saw to our every needs
    Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded on November 30, 2024
    Thanks for the feedback, Dana! We're thrilled to hear that our team was able to meet your every need. We take pride in our service and it's always rewarding to hear when we've done our best to accommodate our guests. We appreciate your high ratings and look forward to serving you again soon!

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  6. Magdi

    VIP

    Denver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was great. The food was below average to be honest.
    Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded on November 28, 2024
    Hello, Magdi! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our service. However, we're truly sorry to hear that our food did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide our guests with top-notch dishes and it seems we missed the mark this time. Your feedback is invaluable and will be taken into consideration as we continually work to improve our offerings. 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. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience. Best regards, The Management Team at Benihana - Houston - Downtown

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  7. Belen

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jerry and Edgar are awesome! This location treats my family so well every time we go there. Food is always on point. Service is fantastic.
    Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded on November 19, 2024
    Hi, Belen! Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family have consistently had a great experience at Benihana - Houston - Downtown. It's wonderful to know that you enjoy our food and service. We strive to provide our guests with a memorable dining experience and your feedback is a great motivation for us. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best wishes, The Management Team

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  8. Shane

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    First time going, good and service was good. Not a bad spot for dinner.
    Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded on November 19, 2024
    Dear Shane! Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your first visit to Benihana - Houston - Downtown. It's great to know that our service met your expectations and you found our spot good for dinner. We strive to provide a memorable experience for all our guests, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  9. Cullen

    Houston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was great but the ambiance and value is not there.
    Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded on November 19, 2024
    Thanks for visiting us, Cullen! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food at Benihana - Houston - Downtown. However, we're sorry to hear that the ambiance and value did not meet your expectations. We always strive to provide the best experience for our guests and your feedback is invaluable in this process. 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. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future.

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  10. Bellenthia

    Houston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    THE GARAGE PARKING WAS VERY EASY TO ACCESS WE HAD A LOVELY TIME EATING, CHATTING AND CELEBRATING OUR FRIEND'S 60TH BIRTHDAY. OUR WAITRESS RAMSEY AND CHEF EDGAR (??) WERE BOTH VERY GOOD AT WHAT THEY DO. BOTH HAD GREAT DRINK AND FOOD RECOMMENDATIONS FOR US TO EXPLORE. FOR SURE WE WILL BE REFERRING YOUR RESTAURANT TO OTHER FRIENDS OF OURS!!! THEY VALIDATED OUR PARKING TICKET
    Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded on November 12, 2024
    Thanks for visiting us, Bellenthia We're thrilled to hear that you had a lovely time dining, chatting, and celebrating your friend's 60th birthday at Benihana - Houston - Downtown. It's great to know that our team made your experience enjoyable and that you appreciated their service. We're also glad you enjoyed our drink and food recommendations. We strive to provide our guests with the best dining experience possible, and your feedback lets us know we're on the right track. We look forward to welcoming you back to our restaurant in the future.

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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 4.3 stars by 2008 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 42 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, Tue, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • 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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