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Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX, Houston, TX

Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TX

4.2 (2062)
$30 and under
Japanese
1318 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 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.

Dining areas

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
  • 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

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

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
  • 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!

    SIP INTO SUMMER 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 2,062 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
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

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.
2,062 Reviews
  1. Kari

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 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.

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  2. Michelle

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 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.

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  3. 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 6 days ago
    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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Yvette VIP

    Houston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as usual we come here at a minimum 2 times a month.
    Benihana - Houston - Downtown, TXResponded on June 16, 2025
    Thank you Yvette, for the positive feedback! We can't wait to see you on your next visit!

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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 2062 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 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
  • 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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