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Benihana - The Woodlands, TX, The Woodlands, TX

Benihana - The Woodlands, TX

3.8 (2358)
$30 and under
Japanese
1720 Lake Woodlands Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 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.

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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
    (281) 292-0061
  • Website
    https://www.benihana.com/
  • 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
    Order direct
  • Location
    1720 Lake Woodlands Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380
  • 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

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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 - 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

  • SIP INTO SUMMER

    Jun 3, 2025 - Sep 1, 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
    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 - 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

Menu

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What 2,358 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
  • 4.0Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Kid-friendly

  • The Woodlands

    Kid-friendly

  • The Woodlands

    Innovative

  • The Woodlands

    Good for groups

  • The Woodlands

    Healthy

  • The Woodlands

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in The Woodlands, TX offers a mixed experience with highlights including "amazing show" by Manny, and "outstanding" service by Rachel. Guests appreciate entertaining chefs like "Chef Kool" and the "delicious" food. However, some diners mention long waits and inconsistent service. Ideal for celebratory events, but expect variability in service.
2,358 Reviews

  1. Jeffrey

    Houston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I feel for the price paid, they could do a better job keeping the drink glasses full. Portions are a tad small
    Benihana - The Woodlands, TXResponded 5 days ago
    Dear guest, thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We're so glad you enjoyed your time at Benihana and look forward to serving you again soon.

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  2. Sharon

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The chef was wonderful, he interacted with the guest. The food was really good. The waitress was nice and friendly
    Benihana - The Woodlands, TXResponded 5 days ago
    Dear guest, thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We're so glad you enjoyed your time at Benihana and look forward to serving you again soon.

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  3. Jenn

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Manny = amazing show !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Benihana - The Woodlands, TXResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Jenn, we're delighted to hear that Manny provided an amazing show! Thank you for sharing your experience, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  4. Janene

    Houston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Won't be back even with the great birthday coupon. The host was sweet but when I got brought to my table before I sat down, Austin a horrible server came up from behind me and almost spilt a whole tray of drinks on me and then gave me a dirty look like it was my fault because he didn't let me know he was coming up behind me. Got moved to another table and the waitress who was brand new was sweet but we also had some crazy dude at our table who made everything difficult and he is evidently a regular so stick him with the new waiters. Food was overcooked and way too salty. The manager was sweet and recooked my daughter's steak but the whole night just wasn't all that and not worth the birthday coupon. Thanks but no thanks.
    Benihana - The Woodlands, TXResponded on June 5, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your experience, Janene. We're sorry to hear about the issues you encountered during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and will work on improving our service and food quality.

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  5. Jeanette

    Houston2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Well it started out with our server. My husband had to ask him 4 times for some sweet-n-low for his iced tea. Then when the chef was asking what type of rice we all wanted I guess saying the typical rice was not the answer because after everyone was served the fried rice that they “typically” serve he told me he was cooking me white rice. Well I was not going to have him cook me my own rice and put everyone’s food behind. So then he started cooking the vegetables and passed that out to everyone and then got out the chicken. I asked my husband when do you think I will get my rice? Maybe with your steak. So I waited for my steak which was last since it was a filet. Nope no rice. He said thank you to everyone, cleaned his grill and left. Hmmm no rice. That’s the first time that has ever happened. So, our meal was $119.00, my husband’s meal was steak and chicken and it DID list rice and mine only said Filet Mignon and no chicken but I still should have gotten rice, don’t you think?
    Benihana - The Woodlands, TXResponded on June 4, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your experience, Jeanette. We're sorry to hear about the issues with your order and service. Your feedback is important, and we'll work to address these concerns with our team.

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  6. Brett VIP

    Houston10 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We’ve experienced many locations of Benihana and always enjoyed it. Our experience at the location in The Woodlands was so poor that I doubt we’ll be visiting any location of Benihana again. The server was totally disorganized and would simply disappear for 20+ minutes at a time. It took over 90 minutes from the time our table was seated to receive the first morsel of food from the hibachi cooktop (and it wasn’t that busy)! Even then the chef had arrived unprepared and didn’t have enough food on his trolley for all of the orders! We definitely do NOT recommend this location of Benihana!
    Benihana - The Woodlands, TXResponded on June 2, 2025
    Dear valued guest, 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. Robert

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Experience. We had the in-laws come in from out of country. It was a celebration on many levels. Their 40th wedding anniversary, Birthday, Mother’s Day celebration and visiting their daughter they have not seen in a while. Jacob did not disappoint us. Quick witted, friendly and outgoing. He made sure to recognize the events we were celebrating and made our visitors feel special and welcomed as we celebrated the special occasion. A big Thanks to the entire staff for making this event a very memorable one. Capt. Robert Swidersky
    Benihana - The Woodlands, TXResponded on May 29, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Robert! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had a wonderful experience celebrating various events at Benihana - The Woodlands, TX. It's great to know that our team made your visit memorable and that our food and service lived up to your expectations. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming your family back for more celebrations in the future. Cheers, The Management Team.

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  8. Traci

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a fantastic experience! Our chef was Nate and he was very funny, did great trick shots and his cooking was delicious. I highly recommend!
    Benihana - The Woodlands, TXResponded on May 21, 2025
    Hello Traci, We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at Benihana - The Woodlands, TX! It's wonderful to know that our chef's tricks and his delicious food made your visit memorable. Your high ratings for our service and value truly made our day. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best wishes, The Management Team

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  9. Bradley VIP

    Houston5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This was absolutely the worst experience we’ve ever had at Benihana and top 5 worst of all time. Service-so bad. It was like we weren’t there. The chef??I mean if that’s what you want to call this guy but if it’s their first day then don’t put them out there on a 7 top. Cooktop stayed filthy. One of the eggshells he cracked at the beginning of the meal stayed on that table until he finished. A nice half inch piece ended up in my wife’s fried rice. Fried rice-no flavor other than pepper. Total pepper bomb. He cooked my wife’s scallops for… what’s normal time for scallops? 90 seconds max right? 15 minutes. It was a piece of rubbery plastic by the time he served it. Cooked my steak on top of the hibachi he just cooked raw shrimp on. This was so so bad. Manager gave us half off. That was too much to pay for this trash. We’ve been to Benihana across the US at least 60 times. This was #1 on the list.. of worst experiences
    Benihana - The Woodlands, TXResponded on May 21, 2025
    Hey Bradley, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - The Woodlands, TX. We strive to provide our guests with a memorable and enjoyable dining experience, and it's clear we fell short during your visit. We apologize for the service you received and the quality of food you received. Your feedback is crucial for us to improve and we will address these issues with our team. We're glad to hear that you appreciated our manager's kindness and the offer of a free dessert. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right in the future. Best, Benihana - The Woodlands, TX Management Team

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  10. Michael VIP

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Napoleon and staff do a great job for the customer experience and food quality
    Benihana - The Woodlands, TXResponded on May 25, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Michael! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Benihana - The Woodlands, TX. Our team strives to provide the best service and quality food, so your comments are much appreciated. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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FAQs

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Benihana - The Woodlands, TX is rated 3.8 stars by 2358 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 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
    Order direct
  • Website
    https://www.benihana.com/
  • Phone number
    (281) 292-0061
  • 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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