Benihana - Short Hills, NJ

Name: Benihana - Short Hills, NJ
Address: 840 Morris Tpke, Short Hills, NJ, United States, 07078
Telephone: (973) 467-9550
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.8

3.8 (2676)

$30 and under

Japanese

840 Morris Tpke, Short Hills, NJ 07078

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
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
(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. *The 45-Minute Power Lunch is available Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 3 PM, in the dining room only. No substitutions or modifications are allowed. All guests seated at a Power Lunch-designated table must order from the Power Lunch menu. This experience includes limited tableside entertainment. Offer available at participating Benihana locations only.

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.
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!
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!

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What 2,676 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

3.8

3.8 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
3.8Service
3.7Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Essex
Kid-friendly
Essex
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Benihana in Short Hills, NJ offers a dynamic hibachi dining experience with "great food and service." The chefs, such as Vincent and Ryan, are especially praised for their entertaining and skillful cooking. While some guests noted extended wait times, the restaurant is lauded for its fun atmosphere, making it ideal for celebrations.

2,676 Reviews

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tiffany
New Jersey1 review
5.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was rockinggggg, and vincent is the best chef
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Chrisandra
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on June 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was so respectful can’t remember his name but he is from Haiti. Our chef was also warm .
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Tom
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
1.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Never been to a Benihana, knew that showing up on a Wed night wasn’t going to be that exciting but this was meh: 3 kids, 2 adults: no alcohol just sodas… hibachi steak, shrimp, and three kids, $240 including tip. Shrimp had no taste, steak was eh, soup was bland. Rice was eh. Performance with the fire and all that was maybe a 2/5, guy was tired around 8:45p. Definitely overpriced for a very lackluster meal. Not impressed.
Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded on July 1, 2025
Dear Tom, thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your visit was not up to our usual standards. If you have any specific concerns or suggestions, please let us know so we can address them and improve. You may reach us by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website.
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Wendell
Philadelphia County16 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I took my family to dinner to celebrate my daughter's birthday. She really enjoyed her food and the overall hibachi experience. I know it is common to be seated with other parties at restaurants like this, but we don't really prefer it. Overall, it was a good experience and fun for kids.
Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded on July 1, 2025
Dear Wendell, we're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time at Benihana - Short Hills, NJ. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we're grateful for your positive review. We hope to see you again soon!
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Julie VIP
New York City30 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food ws yummy, and the table side preparation is always entertaining and impressive. It was a bit too warm (weak ac) but we were in a crazy heatwave , so maybe unavoidable
Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded on July 1, 2025
Dear Julie, we're glad to hear that your recent visit to Benihana - Short Hills, NJ was a hit! Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a positive review. We look forward to your return!
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ernesto VIP
Los Angeles4 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Waited two hours for my reservation and not very attentive at all or even friendly staff
Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded on July 1, 2025
Dear ernesto, we're sorry that your recent visit did not meet your expectations. Your feedback is important to us, and we would like to understand more about your experience. Please reach out to us by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website.
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Jorge
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Waited a long time. It seemed not enough cooking chefs were available and the price is higher compared to previous times
Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded on July 1, 2025
Dear Jorge, we're sorry to learn that your visit was less than satisfactory. We take your feedback seriously and would love the opportunity to discuss how we can improve. Please visit our "Contact Us" page on our website to share more details.
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Peter
Philadelphia County1 review
3.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We did book an earlier reservation, and I understand that by booking a communal experience, you need to wait for a certain number of people to fill a table. The folks we ended up sitting with, plus us, all had to wait at least 15 minutes past our reservation time (I waited closer to 40 minutes in total) for the table to be ready. Our server was attentive and tried to meet our requests, but it was definitely a lot for one person to handle. I could tell the place was understaffed, and that made the server's experience harder. I think what could've helped is if he went slower with taking everyone's orders, and reading them back, because there were a lot of mistakes between drinks and food. There were a LOT of tables that needed bussing - and again, it's most likely understaffed, but I think management really needs to make sure there is enough coverage and that employees are being compensated fairly for picking up the work of multiple employees. The food and drinks were wonderful, and our chef was perfect. We didn't have the strongest experience, but everyone was trying their best, so I admire the staff working hard.
Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded on July 1, 2025
Dear Peter, thank you for your review. We apologize if we fell short of delivering the experience you expected. We are always looking to enhance our service and would appreciate any further information you can provide. Please contact us through our "Contact Us" page on our website.
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David VIP
New York City24 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. What else is there to say. They were very accommodating despite dealing with many graduation parties. Well done!
Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded on June 26, 2025
Thank you for your kind review, David! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your dining experience and we hope to see you again soon.
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Damita
South Carolina1 review
1.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We had reservations. We waited over an hour before we were seated. Once we were at our table, we had to wait another 25-30 minutes for a chef. i then felt that our food was rushed.
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FAQs

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

Benihana - Short Hills, NJ is rated 3.8 stars by 2676 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 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!

Featured in

100 New York / Tri-State Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Benihana - Short Hills, NJ

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Featured in

100 New York / Tri-State Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Experiences

NEW! 45-Minute Power Lunch | Starting at $15.95

Offers

$39 TASTE OF BENIHANA

SIP INTO SUMMER

WAGYU OF THE WORLD MENU

Ask Concierge
AI Beta

Menu

What 2,676 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Benihana - Short Hills, NJ offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Benihana - Short Hills, NJ restaurant rated?

Is Benihana - Short Hills, NJ currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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