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Benihana - The Woodlands, TX, The Woodlands, TX

Benihana - The Woodlands, TX

3.8 (2350)
$30 and under
Japanese
1720 Lake Woodlands Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Kid-friendly
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
    All orders include ready-to-serve packaging, utensils, plates, and napkins. Catering orders require a 24 hr notice. All items are packaged to serve 6 - 8 people. To place an order online visit: https://order.benihana.com/ For parties of 10+ people please call the restaurant directly.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    The Woodlands
  • Cross street
    Six Pines Drive
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, 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 - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 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 - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 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 - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 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 2,350 people are saying

Benihana - The Woodlands, 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

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • The Woodlands

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in The Woodlands, TX, offers a "great place to celebrate birthdays" with lively chefs who provide an entertaining dining experience. Chef Kool is praised for being "interactive and funny," while Manny and Chef Lee are noted for their "superb skills and personality." The food is "delicious," and the restaurant is a popular spot for family gatherings. However, some guests have experienced slow service and suggest improvements in organization. Despite occasional hiccups, Benihana remains a favorite for special occasions.

2,350 Reviews
  1. Christina

    Baton Rouge1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Didnt get steam rice with $50 meal until meal was almost over and when it cam there was a black hair in it. It was my birthday and yes I was diss appointed
    Benihana - The Woodlands, TXResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Christina, We're truly sorry to hear that your visit to Benihana - The Woodlands, TX, didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide our guests with exceptional service and it's disappointing to hear about the oversight with your meal. We appreciate your understanding and patience, especially on a special occasion like your birthday. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we will definitely look into this matter. We hope you'll give us another chance to make your next visit a more pleasant one. Best regards, Benihana - The Woodlands, TX Management Team

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  2. Mackenzie VIP

    Orange County2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Evelyn was less than pleasant. I was met with extreme attitude when I asked to substitute something on the menu and had to wait an unreasonable amount of time for drink refills. We love eating here but will definitely request the better servers when we come again. Chef was great (Q) no complaints at all. Just could use some work on the servers attitude.
    Benihana - The Woodlands, TXResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Mackenzie. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food and the chef at Benihana - The Woodlands, TX. However, we're sorry to hear about your recent experience with our service. We strive to provide excellent service to all our guests and it seems we fell short this time. We understand how frustrating it can be to wait for service and beverage refills and we apologize for the inconvenience. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly use it to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another opportunity to provide the better experience you've come to expect from us. Best Regards, Benihana - The Woodlands, TX Management Team

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  3. Toriana

    Detroit10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch today. I was seated right away and our chef Jared did an awesome job. Jared stayed in communication with the whole table and was fully engaged. He was sure to accommodate in any way possible. Great experience today.
    Benihana - The Woodlands, TXResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Toriana! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great lunch at Benihana - The Woodlands, TX. It's wonderful to know that our team was able to provide you with an awesome dining experience. We strive to make our guests feel comfortable and we're glad we could accommodate your needs. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon!

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  4. Christopher

    Houston1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We made a reservation through OpenTable for 3:45 PM and arrived about 10 minutes early. We were seated promptly, and although the restaurant wasn’t busy, it seemed well staffed. Unfortunately, after sitting for nearly 30 minutes without being acknowledged, no greeting, no drink order, we decided to leave. It was disappointing to be overlooked for that long, especially given how quiet the restaurant was. We ended up going elsewhere where we could receive proper service. Based on this experience, I’m not likely to return.
    Benihana - The Woodlands, TXResponded on April 15, 2025
    Hi Christopher, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - The Woodlands, TX. It's disappointing to know that we didn't meet your expectations, especially considering how we're normally known for our attentive service. We appreciate your feedback and we're taking your comments into account as we continually strive to improve our customer experience. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to provide the exceptional service we're known for. Best regards, The Management Team

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  5. Jennifer

    Houston3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We come here offer and it’s usually really good. Today the service was not good. The waiter seemed like we were inconveniencing him and the rice…which I come there for…was crunchy and burnt. He also over filled and topped off the other bowls so I ended up with half a bowl of rice. Just not what I was used to. I paid a lot for food I didn’t even eat bc it was so bad.
    Benihana - The Woodlands, TXResponded on April 15, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Jennifer. We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - The Woodlands, TX. It's disappointing to know that the service you received did not meet your expectations, and that the food was not up to par. We pride ourselves on our food quality and service, and it's clear we missed the mark this time. We appreciate your feedback and we will use it to improve our service and food quality. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide the kind of experience you've come to expect from us. Best Regards, Benihana - The Woodlands, TX Management Team

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  6. Scott

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to celebrate birthdays! ALWAYS LOVE the FOOD and we always enjoy the entertaining and super fun time spent with family along with the amazing service given! Highly recommend!!! A+++
    Benihana - The Woodlands, TXResponded on April 12, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Scott! We're thrilled to hear that you always choose Benihana - The Woodlands, TX for your special celebrations. We're glad you always enjoy our food and entertaining experience. Your high recommendation means a lot to us! We look forward to serving you again soon.

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  7. Ida

    Unspecified1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Not great, the manager is the worse manager I have ever encountered. If something is wrong with your food or service, he will argue with you and over talk you where as you will not be able to get a word in.
    Benihana - The Woodlands, TXResponded on April 7, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Ida. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Benihana - The Woodlands, TX didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide excellent service and it's clear we fell short during your visit. We take your feedback about the manager's interaction very seriously and we will use it to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide you with the dining experience you deserve. Best regards, Benihana - The Woodlands, TX Management Team

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  8. Scott VIP

    Houston19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rachel our waitress and the entire staff was amazing. The management team is top notch.
    Benihana - The Woodlands, TXResponded on March 27, 2025
    Hi Scott, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an outstanding experience at Benihana - The Woodlands, TX. Your kind words about our team and food truly made our day. We strive to provide top-notch service and it's heartening to hear that we hit the mark during your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another fantastic dining experience. Best regards, The Management Team

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was absolutely delicious, the drinks were just right and I think I won major points with the boyfriend for bringing him here for his birthday
    Benihana - The Woodlands, TXResponded on March 21, 2025
    Dear Guest! Thank you for choosing to celebrate your boyfriend's birthday with us at Benihana - The Woodlands, TX. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and drinks. It's our pleasure to make every dining experience memorable for our guests. We noticed that you rated our value a bit lower and we truly appreciate your feedback. We're always looking for ways to improve and your input helps us do that. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team

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  10. Mackenzie VIP

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service! Great staff and managers always!
    Benihana - The Woodlands, TXResponded on March 28, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Mackenzie! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Benihana - The Woodlands, TX. It's wonderful to know that our team and managers consistently provided excellent service and made your visit memorable. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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FAQs

Benihana - The Woodlands, TX does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

Benihana - The Woodlands, TX is rated 3.8 stars by 2350 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
8:30 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Benihana - The Woodlands, TX

1720 Lake Woodlands Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Six Pines Drive
  • Neighborhood
    The Woodlands
  • 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
    Public 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, Vegan, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    All orders include ready-to-serve packaging, utensils, plates, and napkins. Catering orders require a 24 hr notice. All items are packaged to serve 6 - 8 people. To place an order online visit: https://order.benihana.com/ For parties of 10+ people please call the restaurant directly.
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