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Benihana - Short Hills, NJ

4.3
4.3
2566 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 85 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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, Tue, Fri–Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–10:00 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!
  • Neighbourhood
    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

What 2,566 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Great for brunch

  • Essex

    Child-friendly

  • Essex

    Good for groups

  • Essex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benihana in Short Hills, NJ, offers a classic hibachi dining experience with "excellent service and quality food." Guests enjoy the "fun atmosphere" and entertaining chefs, although reservations often result in waits. The restaurant is praised for its "delicious" meals and "friendly" staff, making it a go-to for celebrations. However, some diners have noted inconsistencies in reservation timing and service efficiency.

2,566 Reviews
  1. Donald

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and a lot of fun, great service and I will go back agaIn!

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  2. Anthony

    New York City

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Service was not that great. Waiter forgot plain rice . Didn’t get it till we finished dinner .
    Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Anthony, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Short Hills. It's clear that we did not meet your expectations regarding the service, and we sincerely apologize for this. We appreciate your feedback about the plain rice, and we assure you that we will address this issue. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience. Best regards, The Management Team

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  3. Shamida

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a very engaging dinner. The food was great!
    Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Shamida! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dinner with us at Benihana - Short Hills. It's always a pleasure to know that our guests are having a great time and finding our food to be of great value. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon!

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  4. Rachel

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Bathrooms needed to be cleaned and whole place looked tired. Chef and service were great!
    Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded on December 2, 2024
    Dear Rachel, thank you for taking the time to review us. We are really sorry that your experience didn’t meet your expectation and would love another opportunity to provide you with a better experience. We're thrilled that you liked the Chef and the service 'though. You can reach out to us by visiting the “Contact Us” page on our website. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you.

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  5. matthew

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We went on a Sunday night, for 6pm. Make a reservation, didn’t necessarily help, we were taken in order. Once seated, i noticed our hibachi grill/ table was dirty. It had old food stuck on it as well as tiny little crumbs. The chief prepared the food well. (Thankfully the first thing he did was scrub the table.) If your going for the entrainment, i wouldn't suggest it. The server was very nice, but everything was very slow. The drinks were not so great, I ordered a cosmo, and hot some cranberry / pineapple tasting thing. We all stuck to water after that.
    Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded on December 2, 2024
    Dear Matthew, thank you for posting a review and we’re sorry to hear that your experience was not up to standards. If you wish to contact us with further details regarding this experience, you may reach us by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website.

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  6. Jessica

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had Vincent as our chef and he did an amazing job preparing and cooking our meals.
    Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded on November 28, 2024
    Hello Jessica! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience with us. It's great to know that our team was able to provide you with the top-notch service and cuisine that we're known for. We appreciate your feedback on the value and we will continue to strive for excellence in all aspects. We look forward to serving you again soon at Benihana - Short Hills. Best, The Management Team

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  7. Candace

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time food and friends can’t beat that!! Always a good time here
    Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded on November 25, 2024
    Dear Candace! Thanks for visiting us at Benihana - Short Hills! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time and enjoyed our food and friends. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're glad we could provide that for you. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  8. Anthony

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We are long time customers. The place can use some updating and a deep cleaning. No hot sake ? Def should make sure the machine works. The staff was very good from Louis the server, Hector the chef and Andy the manager. They all were very accommodating. Food is consistent and very good.
    Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded on November 22, 2024
    Hello Anthony! Thank you for being a long-time customer at Benihana - Short Hills. We're glad to hear that you've consistently enjoyed our food and found our staff accommodating. We appreciate your feedback on the cleanliness and hot sake issue, and we'll certainly look into it. We're committed to providing a great dining experience for all our guests and your comments will help us achieve that. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best regards, The Management Team

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  9. Donna

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Sometimes a wait, even with reservations. Food is always great as well as the atmosphere.
    Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded on November 28, 2024
    Hi, Donna! thank you for your kind words about our food and atmosphere. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Benihana - Short Hills. We understand that sometimes there may be a wait, even with reservations, and we're sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. We're constantly working on improving our service and we appreciate your feedback. We hope to welcome you back soon. Thanks again!

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  10. Gabriella

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Our recent visit to Benihana was underwhelming, to say the least. While the food was okay, the portion sizes were noticeably smaller than we remember from past visits, which was disappointing given the prices. One of the most disappointing aspects was the hibachi experience. Typically, the chefs at Benihana are entertaining and engaging, making the meal feel special. Unfortunately, our chef started off with a brief interaction, but after that, he was quiet and didn’t put on the usual show. It felt like he was just going through the motions, and it really took away from what is supposed to be the signature Benihana experience. To make matters worse, while we were waiting for our table, we witnessed a manager yelling at one of the employees right in the front of the restaurant. It was uncomfortable, unprofessional, and left a bad impression. I felt so bad for the employee being berated in such a public way. Overall, the combination of smaller portions and a disappointing hibachi experience made this visit fall short of expectations. Benihana has always been about the food and the fun, but this time, both aspects were missing. I hope they address these issues for the sake of their guests and employees alike.
    Benihana - Short Hills, NJResponded on November 17, 2024
    Hey, Gabriella! We're really sorry to hear about your recent experience at Benihana - Short Hills. It's disheartening to hear that you found our portion sizes and the hibachi experience disappointing. We always strive to provide our guests with an exceptional dining experience, and we regret that we missed the mark this time. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly take your comments into consideration to improve our service. If you wish to contact us with further details regarding this experience, you may reach us by visiting our "Contact Us" page on our website. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right in the future. 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 4.3 stars by 2566 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 85 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Benihana - Short Hills, NJ

840 Morris Tpke, Short Hills, NJ 07078

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Short Hills
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Fri–Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–10:00 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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