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Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX, Houston, TX

Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX

4.1
4.1
2023 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 25 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/
  • Neighbourhood
    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 2,023 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana - Houston - Downtown offers a lively dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." The hibachi tables are a highlight, providing entertainment and freshly prepared meals. While some guests note the need for renovations and occasional service delays, many praise the "fun atmosphere" and "great staff," making it a popular choice for celebrations.

2,023 Reviews
  1. Harry

    VIP

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had another great experience at Benihana. We enjoy dining there regularly. Benihana has excellent food and the Teppan style cooking is a fun dining experience.
    Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded today
    Thanks for visiting us, Harry! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your latest visit to Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX. It's fantastic to know that you enjoy our food and Teppan style cooking. We always strive to provide excellent service and it's great to hear that we've hit the mark during your visits. Looking forward to serving you again soon!

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  2. Alicia

    Houston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days 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
    Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded 2 days ago
    Hey Alicia, We're really sorry to hear about your experience at Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX. It's disappointing to hear that our food and service did not meet your expectations. We take pride in our food and entertainment, and it seems we missed the mark during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right. Best, The Management Team

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  3. Von

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sandy and Edwin were amazing!!! Food and service was top tier!!!
    Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Von, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an exceptional experience at Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX. It's great to know that you enjoyed both our food and service. We always strive to provide top-tier experiences for our guests, and your feedback reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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  4. Marvin

    VIP

    Houston

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Server spill drinks probably was a little nerves chef forgot chicken for about 7 minutes
    Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Marvin. We're sorry to hear about the incident you experienced during your visit to Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX. It's not the standard we aim for and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We're committed to providing excellent service and it's clear we missed the mark during your visit. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience.

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  5. Janet

    Houston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 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.
    Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded today
    Thanks for visiting us, Janet. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food at Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX. We apologize for the long wait you experienced despite making a reservation. It's not our standard practice to keep our guests waiting. We appreciate your understanding and patience. We're continuously working on improving our service. We hope to serve you again soon. 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.

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  6. Priscilla

    Houston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 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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  7. Jaime

    Mexico City

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    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 on December 31, 2024
    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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  8. Johnnie

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    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 on December 31, 2024
    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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  9. 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 on December 31, 2024
    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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  10. 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 on December 31, 2024
    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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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 2023 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 p.m.
Booked 25 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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