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Benihana - Houston, TX, Houston, TX

Benihana - Houston, TX

4.8
4.8
8072 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese
9707 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77042

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 28 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 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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/
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

Offers

  • $39 TASTE OF BENIHANA

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.,Mon - Thu - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.,Fri - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.,Sat - 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
    Enjoy the flavors of our signature hibachi with an exclusive five-course meal for just $39 per person. Enjoy our fan favorites like our fried rice, hibachi steak or tender chicken, Benihana soup and signature salad, fresh sushi,  homemade dipping sauces, and more! Menu available Monday through Sunday in the bar and lounge area for dine-in only. Not available with any other promotions, discounts or promotions, including the birthday certificates. Tax and gratuity are not included. 
    $39 TASTE OF BENIHANA photo
  • WAGYU OF THE WORLD MENU

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.,Mon - Thu - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.,Fri - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.,Sat - 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
    Experience our newly added six-course Wagyu of the World menu! The unique menu features mouthwatering premium cuts along with flavorful pairings like our Benihana soup and salad, hibachi vegetables, mushrooms, steamed rice and more.  Ask your server for more details. Reserve now!

    WAGYU OF THE WORLD MENU photo
  • FLAVORS IN FULL BLOOM

    Mar 7, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025
    Sun - 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.,Mon - Thu - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.,Fri - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.,Sat - 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
    Spring into the season with our newest drink offerings—Dragon Bloom Margarita, Pink Paradise, and Sweet Heat Paloma—available for a limited time only!

What 8,072 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Houston, TX offers a lively dining experience with "entertaining chefs" and "wonderful tasting food." Diners consistently praise the "large portions," "friendly staff," and "delicious garlic butter." It's a "great place for celebrations," with "fun and exciting" shows by the chefs, making it perfect for "birthdays and special occasions."
8,072 Reviews
  1. Denise

    Houston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We brought my elderly father/FIL. We had a lovely time with our table mates. The food was delicious as always.

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  2. Isabel VIP

    Houston74 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always have a great time when I go. Love the place!
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded today
    Thanks for the feedback, Isabel! We're thrilled to hear that you always have a great time at Benihana - Houston, TX. It's wonderful to know that you love our place and the food. We're committed to providing the best dining experience and your feedback is a great motivator for us. We look forward to your next visit!

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  3. Tommy VIP

    Houston77 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is a treat to experience the performance of the chef cooking while he juggles and makes jokes.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded today
    Hello Tommy, Thank you for your wonderful review and for giving us a perfect rating! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the performance of our chefs and found great value in your dining experience at Benihana - Houston, TX. It's always our goal to provide a unique and entertaining dining experience for our guests. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon! Best Regards, The Management Team

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  4. Darcey VIP

    Houston94 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's always great having a teppanaki chef make dinner in front or your eyes. The food quality is EXCELLENT!
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded today
    Thanks for visiting us, Darcey! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with our chef and found the food quality at Benihana - Houston, TX to be excellent. We strive to provide our guests with the best dining experience possible, and it's always a pleasure to hear when we've succeeded. We appreciate your high ratings and look forward to serving you again soon.

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  5. Lana VIP

    Houston107 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience at Benihana was and always his exceptional. That’s why I keep coming back. We love Chef Henry.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded today
    Thanks for visiting us, Lana! We're thrilled to hear that you love our Chef Henry and that your experience at Benihana has been exceptional. Your continued support means a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  6. Alana VIP

    Houston114 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our chef’s name is Tony. It was very funny and our waitress was so nice.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded today
    Thanks for the review, Alana! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us at Benihana - Houston, TX. It's fantastic to know that you found our chef's name hilarious and our waitress so nice. We strive to make every visit a memorable one for our guests, and it's wonderful to hear that we were able to do that for you. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  7. Jana VIP

    Houston93 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Birthdays are more fun at benihana. They celebrate with you.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded today
    Hi Jana, Thank you for choosing Benihana - Houston, TX for your special birthday celebration! We're thrilled to hear that we made your day memorable. We always strive to make special occasions extra memorable for our guests, and it's wonderful to know we hit the mark for you. We look forward to welcoming you back for many more celebrations in the future! Best, The Management Team

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  8. Juan

    Houston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The one thing I like about Benihana is that you see your food prepared in front of you so you know exactly what you were getting
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded today
    Thanks for visiting us, Juan! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoy the preparation of your food in front of you at Benihana - Houston, TX. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We're also pleased to know that you found our service and value to be excellent. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  9. Ida VIP

    Houston37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I recommend this place and a great place to do birthdays at we always enjoy the entertainment from the Chef
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded today
    Thanks for the review, Ida! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family always enjoy Birthdays at Benihana Houston, TX. It's great to know that our Chef's entertainment adds to the experience. We strive to provide the best for our guests and your feedback is a testament to that. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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  10. Carl VIP

    Houston91 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always request chef Juan. His food and personality are wonderful.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded today
    Thanks for the review, Carl! We're thrilled to hear that you always request our chef Juan and that you enjoy his food and personality. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience, and it's wonderful to know we're succeeding. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and 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 8072 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 28 times today
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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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