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Benihana - Houston, TX, Houston, TX

Benihana - Houston, TX

4.9
4.9
7236 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Kid-friendly
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
  • 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/
  • Location
    9707 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77042
  • 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

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What 7,236 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.9Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Houston

    Japanese

  • Houston

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Houston, TX offers a lively dining experience with engaging chefs and "impeccable service." Perfect for celebrations, many diners rave about the "best birthday celebrations" and "amazing food." While some mention crowding and noise, the atmosphere remains exciting and the hibachi performances are a standout feature.

7,236 Reviews

  1. Bill

    Houston

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and amazing food. Benihana really does it right.

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  2. Chance

    Houston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came in for a birthday and had a total blast. The energy is great here.

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  3. Scally

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every visit is great. The service standards have been very high at Benihana for a long time.

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  4. Mai

    Houston

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Come in every year on your birthday. They send you a $30 certificate each year for your birthday.

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  5. Scally

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the chefs and servers here. There are a few that have been with Benihana for 30 plus years. Unbelievable.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded 1 day ago
    Hey, Shivam! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Benihana - Houston! It's wonderful to know that our chefs and servers made a lasting impression on you. We always strive to provide the best service and food to our valued guests like you. Thank you for your kind words and high ratings. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team

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  6. Nadia

    Houston

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the way the chefs seasoned our food. It was delicious and I can't wait to come back and try some other things.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Nadia! Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the seasoned food and found it delicious. It's always our goal to provide flavorful dishes and we're glad you're looking forward to coming back to try some other things. We appreciate your feedback and your 5-star review. See you soon at Benihana - Houston!

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  7. Gary

    Houston

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite fried rice in the world right here. The garlic butter makes it over the top.

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  8. Jazzmine

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great thanks the wait was a little to long
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded 2 days ago
    Hey, Jazzmine! Thank you for taking the time to leave us this amazing review. We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Benihana - Houston. We're glad our service and food met your expectations and that you found good value in your meal. We understand the wait time might have been a bit longer than expected, but we're glad it didn't affect your overall experience. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team

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  9. Mai

    Houston

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I celebrating a birthday with a friend. The chef was delightful and the food was cooked perfectly.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded 1 day ago
    Hey Meredith! Thanks for visiting us and celebrating your birthday with us! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friend had a delightful time at our Benihana - Houston location. It's wonderful to know that you found the food to be cooked to perfection and that you enjoyed your time with us. We strive to provide our guests with the best dining experience and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We hope to see you again soon for more celebrations!

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  10. Nadia

    Houston

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best thing here is the soup and the garlic butter. The onion soup is something i always ask for extra.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded 2 days ago
    Hey Keenan! Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our soup and garlic butter. It's wonderful to know that our garlic butter is a crowd favorite too! We strive to provide the best food and service to our guests at Benihana - Houston. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon.

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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 7236 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 41 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
  • 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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