Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX

Name: Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX
Address: 1318 Louisiana St, Houston, TX, United States, 77002
Telephone: (713) 659-8231
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (2063)

$30 and under

Japanese

1318 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Lively
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, Steakhouse, Sushi
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
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/
Delivery & takeout
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Location
1318 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002
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

Experiences

NEW! 45-Minute Power Lunch | Starting at $15.95
Multiple dates available
Introducing our new Power Lunch — a hibachi meal served in 45 minutes or less, guaranteed. Or your meal is on us! Includes: - Benihana Onion Soup or Benihana Salad - Hibachi Vegetable Rice - Hibachi Vegetables - Signature Dipping Sauces Entrée Options: - $15.95 – Chicken, Shrimp, or Tofu - $19.95 – Filet Mignon or NY Strip Let the host know you're here for the 45-Minute Power Lunch upon check in.

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.
SIP INTO SUMMER
Jun 3, 2025 - Sep 1, 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
Enjoy our newest seasonal drink lineup: The Summer Passion Margarita, Blue Energy Mojito, and Sake To Me Colada—available for a limited time only. Cheers to bold flavors and sunny vibes! Ask your server for details—select offerings can be served as a mocktail or in our shareable punch bowl!
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!

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What 2,063 people are saying

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

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Benihana - Houston - Downtown provides a dynamic dining experience with "great food and great service." Guests often praise the chefs for their engaging entertainment and the staff for being "very friendly & welcoming." Some patrons enjoy the nostalgia and unique hibachi tricks, while others appreciate the customized attention for dietary needs.

2,063 Reviews

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Isabel
San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Betty was an incredible chef, she cooked everything perfectly
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Kari
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great but the food was bland. It had no seasoning and no flavor. My children really didn’t eat and that rare for this place. It just wasn’t good.
Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for your kind review! We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience and look forward to your next visit.
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Michelle
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The chef was outstanding. He entertained us the whole time he was at the table. Doan did an awesome job.
Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded 2 days ago
We appreciate your kind words, Michelle! It's great to know you had a positive experience with us. We can't wait to serve you again.
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Tracey
Houston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My family frequents Benihana (usually Sugar Land) for all birthdays. We usually love the food, service and atmosphere. This particular time, the food was not as good as I’ve experienced in the past. Soup was cold, no food “show”, food temp and preparation lacking sub par and taste was disappointing.
Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded on June 25, 2025
Dear Tracey, thank you for choosing Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX for your dining experience. We're grateful for your review and pleased to hear that you enjoyed your visit. We look forward to having you with us again!
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Eunjoli
Houston3 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The staff seemed to be moving fast the whole time we were there, even the cook. The food was good. The cook seemed to moved fast and really didn't give the hibachi experience. He was nice tho. My drink was hot, I had to put ice cubes in to cool it. Overall the experience was not the true hibachi I am use too. Overall could improve the customers experiences.
Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded on June 23, 2025
Dear Guest, we're sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and would love to learn more about how we can improve. Please feel free to reach out to us directly to discuss your visit. Go to our "Contact Us" page on our website.
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Katina VIP
Houston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took my son's for a birthday celebration. It was awesome from start to finish..waitress Sandy...cook was Betty...Excellent service, delicious food!
Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded on June 23, 2025
Dear guest, your wonderful review made our day! Thank you for choosing us and for taking the time to share your positive experience. We look forward to seeing you again.
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Sonja VIP
Houston4 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We went for dinner last night and the experience was less than pleasurable. There were 10 or more full hibachi grills and it appeared there were only 2 servers on the floor. We ordered a meal to go, but it was put it to be cooked on the grill in front of us, so we had to box it ourselves. We ordered sushi and had to get with, who I assume was a manager, to bring it to the table. There were several other things we had to ask for multiple times before they were brought out. Again, the experience was definitely not worth what we paid.
Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded on June 16, 2025
Dear Sonja thank you for your review. We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced and would appreciate the opportunity to learn more. Please contact us by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website.
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Latisa
Houston9 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We started off with Jafar. After he took our food order he never returned. We sat at the grill for over 30 minutes waiting for him to start cooking our food. Another man came over & started cooking our food. One person in our party asked for just vegetables. She never received that. We weren’t asked if we would like more drinks. The manager didn’t come over & explain why Jafar not only never came back but also started working at another table. It was HORRIBLE service to be a Monday night & celebrating my birthday.
Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded on June 16, 2025
Dear Latisa thank you for your review. We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced and would appreciate the opportunity to learn more. Please contact us by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website.
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Jonah
Houston2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Great food with good Hibachi tricks, some of which I have never seen before. However, the noise level has quite high. Furthermore, the chef forgot to separate some veggie fried rice from the chicken. It was still very tasty.
Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded on June 9, 2025
Dear Jonah, thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the food and hibachi tricks, and we apologize for the noise and mix-up with your order. We hope to serve you again soon.
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Amber VIP
Houston7 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Terrible service and leaky ceilings. Go to literally any other location.
Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded on June 4, 2025
We're sorry to hear about your experience, Amber. Your feedback regarding the service and facility issues is important, and we'll address these concerns with our team to improve.
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FAQs

Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX offers delivery in partnership with 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 2063 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 2, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

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, Steakhouse, Sushi
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
Order direct

Website
https://www.benihana.com/
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/

Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

NEW! 45-Minute Power Lunch | Starting at $15.95

Offers

$39 TASTE OF BENIHANA

SIP INTO SUMMER

WAGYU OF THE WORLD MENU

Ask Concierge
AI Beta

Menu

What 2,063 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX restaurant rated?

Is Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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