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Benihana - Houston, TX, Houston, TX

Benihana - Houston, TX

4.8
4.8
7612 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
  • Child-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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/
  • Location
    9707 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77042
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

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What 7,612 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Energetic

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  • 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.

7,612 Reviews

  1. Millie

    VIP

    Houston

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the fried rice. That garlic butter is amazing.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded today
    Thanks for the feedback, Millie! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our fried rice and garlic butter. It's great to know that our service and value met your expectations. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon. Best regards, Benihana - Houston, TX Management Team.

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  2. Tyler

    VIP

    Houston

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone was so friendly and courteous. We can’t wait to come back.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded today
    Hey Tyler, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Benihana - Houston, TX. It's wonderful to know that our team made you feel welcomed and that you enjoyed our food and service. We can't wait to welcome you back for another delightful dining experience. Best, The Management Team

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  3. Caitlyn

    VIP

    Houston

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was fantastic. The chef was very friendly and cooked extremely well definitely worth it.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded today
    Thanks for visiting us, Caitlyn! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Benihana - Houston, TX. It's wonderful to know that our chef's performance and service met your expectations. We strive to provide excellent food and service to all our valued customers like you. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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  4. Inaya

    VIP

    Houston

    79 reviews

    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is always a fun place to come for birthdays. They celebrate with you and make it very fun.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded today
    Hi Inaya, Thank you for choosing Benihana - Houston, TX for your birthday celebration. We are thrilled to hear that you had a fun time with us and that our birthday celebrations made your experience memorable. We always strive to make our birthday celebrations a fun experience for our guests. Your positive feedback truly means a lot to us. We look forward to celebrating many more birthdays with you in the future. Warm regards, The Management Team

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  5. Candace

    VIP

    Houston

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our cook was Amazing! His name was Tony, we will be back!
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded today
    Hi Candace, We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience at Benihana - Houston, TX! It's fantastic to know that our team made your visit memorable. We strive to provide exceptional service and it's great to hear that we met our mark during your visit. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Thank you for your kind words and high ratings!

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  6. Emily

    VIP

    Houston

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, very outstanding service our experience was improved by our wonderful talented chef Henry
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded today
    Hey Emily, We're overjoyed to hear that you had an outstanding experience at Benihana - Houston, TX! It's fantastic to know that our service and food improved your overall visit. We always strive to provide the best for our guests, and your kind words are a testament to our efforts. We're looking forward to your next visit. Thanks again!

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  7. Mateo

    VIP

    Houston

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always out of this world delicious and the ambiance and service is wonderful.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded today
    Thanks for the review, Mateo! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our ambiance to be wonderful. It's always our goal to provide an exceptional dining experience, so your feedback is greatly appreciated. We're glad that we were able to meet your expectations. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  8. Lyndell

    VIP

    Houston

    58 reviews

    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is more than a restaurant with great food and service.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded today
    Hey Lyndell, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Benihana - Houston, TX! It's wonderful to know that our food and service lived up to your expectations. We always strive to provide the best for our guests and your kind words are a testament to our efforts. Thank you for your high ratings and for taking the time to share your experience. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  9. Candace

    VIP

    Houston

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great, food yummy, and such a fun way to celebrate my daughters birthday!!
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Nellie! We're thrilled to hear that you and your daughter enjoyed your celebration at Benihana - Houston. It's wonderful to know that our service, food, and fun atmosphere added to your experience. We strive to make every visit a memorable one, and we're glad we hit the mark for you. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  10. Lyndell

    VIP

    Houston

    58 reviews

    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entertainment was worth the price of the food - our 'chef' was hysterical.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Jamaica! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time at our restaurant and enjoyed the entertainment. It's always our goal to provide a memorable dining experience for our guests, and we're glad we hit the mark for you. We appreciate your high ratings and look forward to serving you again soon! Best regards, The Management Team at Benihana - Houston

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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 7612 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 18 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
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, 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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