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Benihana - Short Hills, NJ

3.7
3.7
2652 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese
840 Morris Tpke, Short Hills, NJ 07078

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • 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
    (973) 467-9550
  • Website
    https://www.benihana.com/
  • 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!
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    840 Morris Tpke, Short Hills, NJ 07078
  • 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

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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

  • 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

Menu

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What 2,652 people are saying

Benihana - Short Hills, NJ 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

3.7
3.7 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.6Service
  • 3.6Ambience
  • 3.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Japanese

  • Essex

    Kid-friendly

  • Essex

    Hot spot

  • Essex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Short Hills, NJ offers a lively hibachi experience with "great food and service." Guests frequently commend chefs like Ryan and Vincent for being "engaging and skilled," ensuring memorable meals. While some diners report long wait times, the entertaining chefs and tasty dishes make it a "fun atmosphere" for celebrations.

2,652 Reviews

  1. Ashley

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Ok the cook we had was great his service was 1000% but the rest of the staff horrible! The greeters at the front horrible the restaurant was over booked and short staffed! My reservation was 7:30 I didn’t sit down until 9pm didn’t eat until 10:30pm , it was Mother’s Day and when I asked what was the point of having a reservation if we had to wait 2 hours the answer they give me was everyone had a reservation. Horrible service don’t recommend

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  2. Khalifah

    New Jersey1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, it was busy because of it being Mother's Day. Other than that I feel like they could have given you more food we had very little vegetables and the rice was hard. Nothing toward the chef he was amazing.

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  3. ilfan

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The experience here was a disaster. Reservation was 7pm for Mother’s day, 4 adults and 3 toddlers. Showed up early and we did not get seated until 8:30pm. Waited over 90 minutes. Once sat, it took over 60 minutes and a yelling at the manager to bring a chef to our table to cook the food. Once the chef showed up and was done, it was 3 hours later since our reservation until we had our food served. Will never touch any of these Benihana places ever again. Disaster. Not even an apology from management.

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  4. U-Neisha

    San Francisco3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Try Edison first. Another dissatisfied couple mentioned this to my party. And get there before your reservation time because you’ll be waiting!

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  5. Lenny

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Expensive, waited even with reservations, very expensive for the food ordered.

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  6. Heather

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time having a Mother's Day lunch at Benihana and we will definitely keep this as a tradition! They took such great care of us!

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  7. Jonathan

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    wonderful time and great quality food would recommend it

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  8. Randy

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I must say their lunch service has gotten so much faster we were in and out in under a hour

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  9. Lauren VIP

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Horrible experience. We came for our son’s 5th birthday. Waited from 6:45-7:15 without even being waited on to order a drink. We only saw one table being served by a chef and 5 tables waiting, when we inquired how many chefs they had that evening, we were told 4. We left because it was clear we would be waiting to eat for hours with 2 small children.

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  10. Jennifer

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We went there during the week so, it was not bananas. Our server was amazing and very attentive! The soup came out lukewarm, the portions were okay. The filet was definitely not the best cut of meat for the price. I’ve been to other local places that are much more entertaining, food quality is much better and the show at the table was a bit more enthusiastic.

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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 3.7 stars by 2652 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
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
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, Steakhouse, Sushi
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    https://www.benihana.com/
  • 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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