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Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX, Houston, TX

Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX

4.2
4.2
2040 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • Neighborhood
    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

Offers

  • $39 TASTE OF BENIHANA

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM,Mon - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM,Sat - 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    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
  • FLAVORS IN FULL BLOOM

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

    FLAVORS IN FULL BLOOM Photo
  • WAGYU OF THE WORLD MENU

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM,Mon - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM,Sat - 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    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

What 2,040 people are saying

Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Good for groups

  • Houston

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Downtown Houston offers a unique hibachi dining experience with "great food and entertaining chefs." While some diners faced long waits even with reservations, others praised the "attentive staff" and "fun atmosphere." The restaurant is a popular choice for celebrations, though it could benefit from updates and improved consistency.
2,040 Reviews
  1. Johnnie

    Austin9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    There was nothing bad or outstanding. Just an okay experience for the price.
    Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded today
    Thanks for visiting us, Johnnie. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX didn't quite hit the mark. We strive to provide excellent food and service, so we're disappointed to hear that you felt it wasn't worth the price. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Houston3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We waited for an hour past our reservation time to be seated with small children and a woman who we told to the hostesses needed to be home a by a certain time for a medical shot. I do not understand what the point of a reservation is if we have to wait for an hour to be seated. We were very disappointed and the hostesses just kept telling us that you’re not the ones to take the reservations and there were many tables in front of us.
    Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Guest! Thanks for the feedback. We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX. We understand how frustrating it can be to wait, especially when you have a reservation, and we apologize for the inconvenience. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our service satisfactory, but we understand that it was not up to our usual standards. We appreciate your understanding and patience, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future. Best regards, The Management Team

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  3. Phillip VIP

    Las Vegas6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Just not the typical Benihana experience we are used to going to other locations across the country. Rushed service and lacking atmosphere.
    Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded 2 days ago
    Hey Phillip, We're sorry to hear that your recent experience at Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback on the service and atmosphere, and we're always looking for ways to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide the type of experience you've come to expect from us. Best, The Management Team

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  4. Terrell

    Houston2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    It took 30 mins to get a drink…..I asked for my food to be spicy, the order wasn’t put in that way and the chef couldn’t understand what I was saying. I eventually just gave up on it
    Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Terrell, I'm really sorry to hear about your experience! That definitely sounds frustrating. We always want to get everything just right for our guests, so I appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We'll work on improving communication with our staff to ensure your preferences are met next time. I hope you’ll give us another chance to make it right!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The manger and the server with the cool eyeshadow was amazing had very good energy and always check up on us the food was great we had a very good experience
    Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Guest! Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX. It's wonderful to know that our team's energy and the quality of our food made a positive impression on you. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon.

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  6. loves2eat

    Houston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience! My only tip is to not be late. We walked in 7 mins after our reservation time bc of traffic and confusion in the parking garage and were told grumpily that they were about to give away our table! Other than that, everything was perfect!
    Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded on March 10, 2025
    Dear Guest! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our food and service. We're sorry for the initial confusion regarding your table, but glad that you understood that it was due to circumstances beyond our control. Your feedback is appreciated and we're looking forward to your next visit. Best, The Management Team

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was very decent great job I will be back again

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  8. Madison

    Houston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Fun experience but not the quality I expected for the price

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  9. Jarod

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lulu was the sweetest server ever and we loved everything about our experience.
    Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded on March 4, 2025
    Hello Jarod, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX. It's always a pleasure to know that our team's service met your expectations. We're also glad to hear that you loved everything about your visit, from the food to the ambiance. We noticed your rating on value and we appreciate your honesty. We're always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is invaluable to us. We hope to see you again soon! Best Regards, The Management Team

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  10. Priscilla

    Houston3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The chef was great, it’s been the second time we’ve gone and not received our full 6 courses and been rushed out, to the point I was charged for someone who was not with our groups meal. We were made to wait for drinks to a point we didn’t even want it. I really wanted to like it but ugh. Sadly I think I will take my business elsewhere
    Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded on March 7, 2025
    Hey Priscilla, We're really sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX. We always aim to deliver a great experience, and we're disappointed to hear that we didn't meet your expectations this time. We understand that you felt rushed and that you weren't given the full course of your meal. We also apologize if you felt that you were charged for someone else's meal. We strive to provide a balanced experience, and we're sorry we fell short this time. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best Regards, The Management Team

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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 4.2 stars by 2040 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 25 times today
Google Map for Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX

1318 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Clay & Polk
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • 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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