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Benihana - Short Hills, NJ

4.0
4
2599 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 173 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (973) 467-9550
  • 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/
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for the perfect venue for your next event? Look no further! Come and enjoy a private room at Benihana. Book now and make lasting memories!
  • Neighborhood
    Short Hills
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

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
  • NATIONAL MARGARITA DAY - $8 ROCKY’S MARGARITAS!

    Feb 22, 2025 only
    Sun - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Celebrate National Margarita Day on Saturday, February 22, with $8 Rocky’s Margaritas, available all day, open to close! Crafted with Altos Plata Tequila, Combier d’Orange, organic agave nectar, yuzu, and Grand Marnier, enjoy your margarita in five bold flavors: Traditional | Mango | Passion Fruit | Strawberry Dine-in only. Tax and gratuity not included. Cannot be combined with other offers.

    NATIONAL MARGARITA DAY - $8 ROCKY’S MARGARITAS! 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 2,599 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Kid-friendly

  • Essex

    Good for groups

  • Essex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Short Hills, NJ, offers a dynamic dining experience with "great food and a lot of fun." The chefs, particularly Ryan and Vincent, are praised for their culinary skills and engaging performances. While some guests mention occasional delays and service issues, the restaurant remains a popular choice for its consistent food quality and "great service."

2,599 Reviews
  1. Yasmin

    New Jersey

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    My experience yesterday at this place was horrible 😫 Benihana is one of my favorites especially this one in Short Hills ,but lately they been falling short ,the manager that was on shift yesterday was very Rude ,we waited almost 1and half just for our soup and salad and drinks smh ...I'm need them to step their game up .
    Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Yasmin, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Short Hills, NJ. We always aim to deliver a great experience, and we regret that we missed the mark during your visit. We understand your concerns about the service and the wait times. We assure you that your feedback has been taken seriously and will be addressed with our team. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and exceed your expectations. Best Regards, The Management Team

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  2. taneishia

    New York City

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    There was a little confusion on my part with the reservation because I was plannning a birthday dinner for my kids and their friends… The restautant staff kinda mixed up the rest by changing the reservation to something that i never asked for… it caused confusion and my husband and i weren’t seated. The reservation was for a birthday celebration…. Not one happy birthday was given to my children… Service was not enough that great. No apologies for messing up the reservation… actually one member attempted to argue with me about their error. $800 later… I will never come back. And they need to clean up especially in the restrooms. Very disappointing.
    Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Taneishia. We're truly sorry for the confusion regarding your reservation and the mix-up in seating. We regret not celebrating your special day as we should have. We're also sorry for any inconvenience caused. We're taking your comments on board and will work on improving our reservation and seating process. We hope for another chance to serve you better.

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  3. Shelah

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For my fist time it was amazing thank you all for your amazing service
    Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Shelah! We're thrilled to hear that your first experience at Benihana - Short Hills, NJ was amazing. It's always a pleasure to know that our service left a positive impression on our newest guests. We strive to provide the best experience for our guests, and your words of appreciation are truly appreciated. We look forward to serving you again. Best, The Management Team

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  4. Kenneth

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I enjoyed the food and service. The cook was great. This was my first time and I will be back!
    Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded on February 5, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Kenneth! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed your first visit to Benihana - Short Hills, NJ. It's great to know that our food and service met your expectations. We're especially happy that our team was able to provide you with a great experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. Krishna

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Fun hibachi experience with entertaining chefs, but food quality and service can be inconsistent. Good for celebrations, though it gets loud and busy. Decent.
    Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded on February 3, 2025
    Hi Krishna, Thank you for taking the time to review us. We're glad to hear that you had a fun hibachi experience with our chefs and enjoyed the festive atmosphere. We apologize if the food and service were inconsistent during your visit. We're always striving to improve and your feedback is invaluable. We hope to see you again soon for a more pleasant experience. Best regards, Benihana - Short Hills, NJ Management Team

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  6. David

    VIP

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. All good to report. Wait staff were particularly good and food was delicious
    Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded on February 2, 2025
    Hi David, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. We always strive to provide our guests with a memorable dining experience. We noted your feedback about the value and we appreciate your honesty. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best Regards, Benihana - Short Hills, NJ Management Team

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  7. Kayla

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you so much Ryan. You are a great cook. My husband and son and I had an amazing dinner. My son who is 5years old, adored the conversation and dinner. Thank you
    Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded on January 31, 2025
    Hi Kayla, We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had an amazing dinner at Benihana - Short Hills, NJ! It's wonderful to know that your little one enjoyed the conversation and the food. We're also glad that our service met your expectations. Your kind words mean a lot to us. Thank you for choosing us for your dining experience. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, The Management Team

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  8. Mark

    VIP

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good experience, Ashley our server was very nice. The place was very busy but it’s managed well. Food was very tasty!
    Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded on January 27, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Mark! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great dining experience at Benihana - Short Hills, NJ. It's wonderful to know that our team was able to manage the busy period well for you. We're also glad that you found our food to be tasty. We hope to see you again soon for another round of tasty food and excellent service!

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  9. Kim

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Ryan was a great chef - very polite and the food was delicious.
    Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded on January 24, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Kim! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with us at Benihana - Short Hills, NJ. It's wonderful to know that our food met your expectations and you appreciated our polite service. We noticed your rating on value and we appreciate your honesty. We're always striving to improve and your feedback is invaluable in this process. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience. - The Management Team

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  10. Christine

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    26 reviews

    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Our waitress was fabulous with taking orders and getting them to us in a timely fashion. Our chef confirmed everyone’s order and then proceeded to cook everthing how he wanted. The vegetable fried rice lacked vegetables and the chicken fried rice lacked chicken. At the last moment the chef chopped the onions and put them on everyones plate, we were almost done eating at that point. The steak was asked to be cooked medium rare, it was served rare. The salmon had the same thing. When asked to oit the salmon back on the hibachi, it was done so with a lesson in what is rare, what it medium rare. The tables are very close together, our tables chef and the table in front of us chef were dancing around each other. Imagine this with flames coming off the hibachi. Overall it was a pleasant night, just not conducive to talking with anyone at the table besides the person next to you.
    Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded on January 13, 2025
    Hello Christine, Thank you for your feedback on your recent visit to Benihana - Short Hills, NJ. We're glad our chef and service met your expectations, but we're sorry to hear about the issues you experienced. We take pride in our food quality and we're sorry we fell short this time. We appreciate your comments about the steak and salmon, and we will definitely look into this. We strive to create a pleasant dining experience and we're sorry if it wasn't achieved this time. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right. Best regards, Benihana - Short Hills, NJ Management Team

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FAQs

Benihana - Short Hills, NJ does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

Benihana - Short Hills, NJ is rated 4 stars by 2599 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 173 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Benihana - Short Hills, NJ

840 Morris Tpke, Short Hills, NJ 07078

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Short Hills
  • 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
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private 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, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (973) 467-9550
  • 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/
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for the perfect venue for your next event? Look no further! Come and enjoy a private room at Benihana. Book now and make lasting memories!
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