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Benihana - Short Hills, NJ

3.6 (2659)
$30 and under
Japanese
840 Morris Tpke, Short Hills, NJ 07078

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 48 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • 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.

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.
    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 2,659 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

3.6
3.6 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.5Service
  • 3.5Ambience
  • 3.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Kid-friendly

  • Essex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Short Hills, NJ offers an engaging hibachi experience characterized by "great food and a lot of fun." Despite some issues with wait times and service, standout chefs like Adil and Ryan elevate the dining experience. Notably, "wonderful time and great quality food" are common praises, making it ideal for celebrations.
2,659 Reviews

  1. lisa

    New York City3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was not good rice was very hard chicken was not cooked i believe the cook was new he needed more training the should not send a chef to cook unless they are ready i was not happy very disappointed i wont be returning to this location
    Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Lisa. We're sorry to hear about the issues with the food and chef during your visit. We appreciate your input and will work to improve our training and guest experience.

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  2. Juan

    Vancouver / British Columbia2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I made my reservation for 1PM. The lady at the front desk could have been nicer at dealing with the whatever issue they were having with having us seated by 1:25 Waiter was nice and did his best taking the order. The cook came in by 2:15 pm Food was very good.
    Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Guest, we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We apologize that your recent visit did not meet your expectations. Our goal is to provide exceptional experiences to every guest, and we'd like the opportunity to make things right. Please let us know more at "contact us" on our website, and we'll be happy to assist.

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  3. jeffrey VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was tasteless and servers were very inexperienced
    Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded on June 2, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback, Jeffrey. We're sorry to hear about the food and service issues during your visit. We appreciate your input and will work to improve our guest experience.

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  4. DEANNA

    New York City3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Reservations @7:15 - Sat @8:00 pm - no chef to table until 9:30. All food was cooked incorrectly. No manager to the table until we complained. Apparently they had more customers sat then chefs available but proceeded to sit customers. Poor management we won’t be returning
    Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded on June 2, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback, Deanna. We're sorry to hear about the delays and food issues during your visit. We appreciate your input and will work to improve our management and service.

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  5. Mark VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    6:00 pm reservation. Don’t seat us until 6:30. Soup 45 minutes later after ordering. Four tables that were seated after us have their chefs at their table. Chef not to our table until 7:50 As I write this it’s 8:10 and the food is going on my plate. Avoid Saturdays here.
    Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded 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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  6. Lauren VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Dirty. Bathrooms disgusting. Food was covered in oil to the point where you couldn’t taste the chicken.
    Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded on May 31, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback, Lauren. We're sorry to hear about the cleanliness and food issues you experienced. We appreciate your input and will work to address these concerns.

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  7. precious gift

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Reservation was at 6 , waited till 7 for all my guests to arrive. my reservation was for 9 people however they only at first accommodated for 8. manager was rude towards my daughter when she asked for another chair for her friend. Our chef Adil was amazing , 10/10 food. cook did take a while to come to our table however
    Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded on May 27, 2025
    Dear Guest, thanks for the review! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your meal and the service from our chef at Benihana - Short Hills, NJ. We apologize for the initial confusion regarding your reservation and the behavior of the host. We strive to provide a welcoming environment for all our guests and it seems we fell short in your case. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service. We look forward to serving you and your daughter again soon!

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  8. chris VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The meal started with another person at the table with an allergy. Instead of making this customers meal differently, they wanted to make my meal in the back when we went to the restaurant. When I said that is not why we came to Benihana then cook at the table took out his frustrations on the table. We spent a lot of money for overcooked chicken because it was on the grill too long, very crunchy rice, and a very haphazardly cooked meal. ( getting pasta and rice was incorrect distribution.)
    Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded on May 26, 2025
    Hello Chris, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Short Hills, NJ. We understand how frustrating it must have been to have a special dietary requirement and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused. We're taking your feedback seriously and will address this issue with our team to ensure that it does not happen again in the future. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better dining experience. Best, The Management Team

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  9. howard

    New York City46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The lunch crowd was lively and I enjoyed watching all of the chef’s cooking and performing Our waiter Kevin was fantastic and made this not just a meal but an experience Scallops were delicious as was the complete meal
    Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded on May 21, 2025
    Hey Howard, We're overjoyed to hear that you had a fantastic dining experience at Benihana - Short Hills, NJ! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed watching our chef's cooking and that you found our Scallops to be delicious. Your kind words about our service and overall experience truly mean a lot to us. We strive to make every meal a memorable experience and we're glad we could do that for you. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team

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  10. Tracy

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server person was amazing! She had an amazing personality, which always makes for an enjoyable experience.
    Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded on May 21, 2025
    Hey Tracy, We're overjoyed to hear that you had a 5-star experience at Benihana - Short Hills, NJ! It's wonderful to know that our team's personality added to your experience. We're always here to provide a memorable dining experience, so your feedback is much appreciated. We hope to see you again soon! Best, The 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 3.6 stars by 2659 OpenTable diners.

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

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  4. Essex
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Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 48 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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