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Benihana - Houston, TX, Houston, TX

Benihana - Houston, TX

4.8
4.8
7573 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Child-friendly
  • 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) 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 7,573 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

Loved For

  • 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.

7,573 Reviews

  1. Megan

    VIP

    Houston

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Glad we made reservations. It was fairly busy. The host got a seated right away. We were lucky enough to have a chef Juan cook for us. He was unbelievable.

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  2. Loius

    VIP

    Houston

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fun place. Came in for my son’s birthday. Our chef and server were amazing.

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  3. Sarah

    VIP

    Houston

    74 reviews

    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and our chef was very talented. We love chef Billy.

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  4. Kyle

    VIP

    Houston

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had chef sunny cook for us. He is hilarious!!! We will ask for him next time.

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  5. Chance

    VIP

    Houston

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Henry has been our favorite chef here for many many years. His food is amazing and he does a great show.

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  6. rahim

    VIP

    Houston

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was attentive and pleasant while doing a fabulous job. Our chef was fun and the food was outstanding!

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  7. Ronald

    VIP

    Houston

    53 reviews

    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun atmosphere for family dinner. Food is good and atmosphere lively.

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  8. Nabil

    VIP

    Houston

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I couldn't have asked for a more perfect dining experience. The chef was great, and the server was nice and professional.

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  9. Nathaly

    Mexico City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    They called me racist just because I asked for a table where al my family could seat together Service is slow The food and the chefs are nice
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Nathaly! Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear about your experience. Our goal is always to ensure a welcoming and respectful atmosphere for all our guests. We apologize if any part of your visit made you feel uncomfortable. We’ll certainly review the situation to prevent any misunderstandings in the future. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and the chefs, and we truly appreciate your feedback on our service. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again soon and provide a better experience.

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  10. Kyle

    VIP

    Houston

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place keeps getting better. The chefs are super talented and fun to watch.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Penny! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Benihana - Houston, TX. It's always our goal to provide top-notch service and delicious food to our guests. Your kind words about our chefs' talent are greatly appreciated. We 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 4.8 stars by 7573 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 27 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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