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Benihana - Houston, TX, Houston, TX

Benihana - Houston, TX

4.8
4.8
7581 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 53 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Kid-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
  • 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 7,581 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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.

7,581 Reviews

  1. Troy

    VIP

    Houston

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been coming here for years and were very disappointed last night. The service was terrible. Our dirty soup and salad dishes were never cleared, half our drink orders were never brought out and we were celebrating my mom’s 84th birthday and they sang to many people around us but, never acknowledged mom. The food used to be spectacular and was just good. Sad to say we won’t be back to this restaurant.

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  2. Tomas

    VIP

    Houston

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Always a good time. Our chef was perfect.

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  3. Mike

    VIP

    Houston

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant always has great service and really talented chefs.

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  4. Fabiola

    VIP

    Houston

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Billy cooked our food to perfection. His show was outstanding.

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  5. Casey

    VIP

    Houston

    75 reviews

    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the way chef Sunny had the whole table laughing. He is amazing.

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  6. Khamel

    VIP

    Houston

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We discovered how good the sushi is at Benihana. Wonderful.

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  7. Miriam

    VIP

    Houston

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the food, the service and the chef was outstanding as was the server.

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  8. Frankie

    VIP

    Houston

    54 reviews

    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and service! First time for sparkling saki.......wow!

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  9. Emelia

    VIP

    Houston

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I'm gluten free and the staff accommodated my needs (they even had gluten free soy sauce) and I had a wonderful meal.

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  10. Tomas

    VIP

    Houston

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 5 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.
    Benihana - Houston, TXResponded 1 day ago
    Hey Kyle, We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time at our restaurant! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our chef's comedy show. We're always here to make you laugh, and it's great to hear that we succeeded. We look forward to serving you again soon. Cheers, The Management Team

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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 7581 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 53 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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