Prepare for a dining experience unlike any other. Watch as your personal chef performs the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Listen as razor-sharp blades slice through tender steak and juicy chicken. Take in the aroma of sizzling shrimp, lobster and savory vegetables.
Or visit our sushi bar, where your sushi chef will prepare fresh nigiri, sashimi and specialty rolls, all with the same flair that made Benihana a legend in Japanese cuisine.
"This was my first visit to this restaurant and it exceeded my expectations. It was everything a hibachi should be. It definitely lived up to the famous Benihana's reputation."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion
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"We would have liked to have had a little more elbow room - there were 10 of us crammed into an 8 person table. Maybe they don't have any other option though for a group this size. We were celebrating a teenagers birthday. The food is always good, unfortunately our "chef" wasn't all that entertaining."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2009
Special Features: kid-friendly, special occasion
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"I normally love going to benihanas . I was dissapointed this time with the service we recieved from our waitress At first she was doing good. After the chef cooked our food we didn't see her again . I tried many times to get one if the other waitress to help us but was unable to get help. Finally i just went to the hostesses syand and told them thay our waitress had not come back since the chef cooked and that our kids would like deseart and we want our check. The hostess came to our table then got us helped and at the pount of paying our bill our orignal waitress showed back up."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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"Restaurant very tired and worn. Not a pleasant environment. Food OK, chef friendly. Could not understand the waitress at all; communication impossible. Worst Benihana we have ever been to."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2007
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"Everything was as expected but the restaurant was a little stingy: the menue indicated that the meal package included soup/salad, tempura, rice, and ice cream; however no tempura. When asked was told it was coming but none came. Asked for hot sauce and they brought small plate and charged 0.75 cents. That is cheap. Wonder why they did not charge for soy sauce??? Parking at lunch time was not validated, only from dinner time. Parking is parking, why the difference?"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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"My first experience was great, the staff was great, the chef was entertaining. I would tell my family and friends about my experience and will advise them to go. Benihana fan!!"
Dined on 03/26/2013
2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, romantic
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Review 12 for Benihana - Houston - Downtown
Overall rating
(Outstanding)5/5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Outstanding)5/5
Service
(Outstanding)5/5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)5/5
Noise Level
Quiet
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, notable wine list, kid-friendly, romantic, scenic view, late-night find, great for lunch, special occasion
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"Our cook, Louis, was amazing!!! When I come back, I will hope/try to get him! His excitement and personality is what made our experience exciting & desiring to come back soon!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"We are ALWAYS happy to go to my favorite restaurant! I enjoy the food, the staff & watching the funny stuff while food is being cooked!!! I will go as often as I can!!!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Which is better, the food or the show? Equally delightful! Chefs entertain with culinary antics and endow diners with mouthwatering morsels, taken in courses. Had been years since we'd dined at Benihana...won't be years before we go back!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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"For cost versus value, the food was sorely lacking. We spent $200 for three adults and one child and got warm beer, bland food, and average service. I'm not sure that I'll be returning to Benihana. Certainly not the downtown location for sure."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2013
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"The food was really great and our waitress brought everything to us in a timely manner. Our hibachi cook didn't really talk to us or have a good energy but other than that the food was great and the waitress was very nice."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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"My wife loved the food and especially the surprise at the end when the staff brought in the flowers for our anniversary. I hope this review helps this restaurant become even more spectacular than it already is."
Dined on 02/25/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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"the place is coll but the staff is a bit rushed and NOT service oriented to the diners - they rush you to the table only to sit and wait for the top of the hour then when no one else shows up they start the service ."
Dined on 02/25/2013
2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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"Food was very good and the chef Tom was amazing and funny. The only downfall was that eventhough I made a reservation a week in advance I still had to wait a good 40min before being seated eventhough my party was there, so really there is no point in making a reservation."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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"We attended a dinner for me and my wife as a special occasion. We don't get out much without the kids.
We made a reservation days before and after being less than 3 minutes late we lost our spot and had to wait an additional 45 minutes to sit. Once we did sit i literally measured out a space so small i had to sit sideways and eat with on arm facing the table.
We had steak and Sushi - The Sushi will be the only reason we come back. Service was bad. Steak was mediocre."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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"I came here for Valentines day with my Co-workers. I actually come here petty often and take my food to go. But I love it here Erroll be back for my husbands birthday. Thanks"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch
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"It was a delightful experience for my fiance and I. The food was excellent and company was nice. I will return with my bride by my side., keep up the good work."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, hot spot
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"We had a really great time, the noise level from some of the other customers was extremely loud. Also I wait time was very long even though we had a reservation."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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"Very smoky seemed as vent hoods weren't working well. Out entire party was disappointed we smelled bad when leaving and didn't want to continue the evening out."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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"I felt as if the waitress was overwhelmed. on a table of 10 during a lunch crunch I think she needed help. Hostess was pushy about cramming as many people into one table. I felt like we were cattle. I asked for more space and she said NO,we fill table to capacity.
Also size of shrimp and scallops compared to other competitors are half the size. It would be nice to see bigger cuts of seafood being that you guys were the original hibachi. Also using more garlic butter in your rice might add more flavor. I enjoy Asian City up North in Humble, I would recommend a visit to compare."
Dined on 01/28/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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"Service was great, good excellent. AC was a bit extreme. My wife and daughter needed to wear sweaters during the entire time, and a cold wind was blowing down my back."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2013
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"everything was great !...but for some reason we can never get veg rice and shrimp frd rice on the same plate!! we pay extra but still never happens ! please let me know how i should order this complex order ...."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"I had a reservation for 2:30pm. I arrived at 2:15 and was not seated until 2:45pm. We then waited another 30 minutes for the chef to arrive. The food was good, but nothing special. I will not travel to this restaurant again when Ichibon, HB Steakhouse and Asian City are all closer to my home."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups
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