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    Butterfish Sushi

    4.7 (188 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSushi Bars, Japanese, Seafood
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    The Chef Tasting - White Truffle Scallop Carpaccio
    Elena S.

    Butterfish is an interesting experience to be sure. As others have mentioned, not having a sushi bar at a restaurant known for Omakase is a bit strange. The interior is quite small and the tables are packed in rather close together. It is Rutherford, so BYOB is expected, though they do have very nice looking mocktails (which we didn't try). The hostess was very friendly as was our server. We opted for the Chef Tasting menu, mostly so that we didn't have to make too many decisions. It is the most pricy option, but gives you a real taste of what the restaurant has to offer. I will note that they are able to make substitutions for allergy or dietary accommodations. That said, I was unimpressed with the swap of the A5 Wagyu in both courses for me (I forgot to picture Course 5 - Blue Crab Handroll topped with A5 Wagyu, which they substituted with Ebi. I would have preferred a high end fish, which would better match the price point of the Wagyu as well.) I was looking forward to the Blue Crab handroll, but unfortunately it was my least favorite course of the evening, followed closely by the Lobster. On the contrary, the scallop appetizer and sushi were amazing (and I don't usually like scallop sushi at all). The Yellowtail Ceviche is pure perfection. They should also probably point out that anything with the A5 Wagyu, Unagi or Foie Gras should be eaten first (before it gets cold), this was a mis. Overall, the fish is very fresh, the flavor combinations are delightful, and the soy sauce eye dropper was fun. The service was excellent as well. We probably wouldn't order the omakase again, now that we know what we liked and what we would skip. The gelato was a surprisingly wonderful ending to an overall great meal. The price point here makes this a special occasion meal, so we likely won't be back soon.

    Frankie R.

    I truly can't say enough positive things about my experience at Butterfish. From start to finish, everything was wonderful. The food was top notch, the service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was lively. Jojo is a fantastic manager and truly makes everyone feel welcome and ensures you are taken care of. I really appreciate that when dining at a more elevated restaurant. My fiancé and I have been to Handroll House several times and finally pulled the trigger on Butterfish. I'm upset we didn't visit sooner! We opted for the tasting menu which was an abundant portion of food. There is no skimping here. I left very full and very happy. I loved this tasting menu because we got to try a bit of everything with some more premium bites mixed in. And since I wanted to order the entire menu, this was as close to that as possible. The fish was incredibly fresh. You can tell only ingredients of the highest of quality are used here. My absolute favorite bite of the night was the surf and turf Handroll. The wagyu and blue crab was an incredible combination and the perfect way to finish off the savory potion of the meal. Even the gelato at the end was a 10/10. Truly no notes! Bonus points for being BYOB. Can't wait to visit again in the future.

    The One
    Joy T.

    Food and ambiance is so elegant and fish is fresh. The downside is cost it's rly expensive!

    Stephanie S.

    My husband took me to Butterfish for my birthday and wow...what an incredibly elevated dining experience. The ambience is nice. Tables are a little close together but no one was next to us for the first half of our meal. Service was excellent. They were super attentive refilling water and taking away plates which helped move the courses along. We opted for the Premium menu and we were not at all disappointed. We were especially surprised with how delicious the scallop sushi was. If I had to say, the Toro hand roll was my least favorite course but overall it was the perfect special treat to celebrate my birthday.

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    Juju K.

    I can't believe it took a year for the second visit but we are committed to visiting more often. The sushi quality is truly amazing. The fish melts in your mouth and the fish and rice temp is perfect. The menu has changed since our last time. I got the deluxe omkase $79 and my hubby got the chef tasting menu, $150. Every sushi comes with different topping or sauce, not just fish on rice. We were really stuffed afterwards. Thank goodness I didn't get the chef tasting menu because it was so much food. But we still had room for some gelato which comes with the chef tasting menu. We were given a complimentary second gelato, which was so nice of them. couldn't choose which one was better- matcha or passion fruit. Both were amazing! I asked if they were made in house but no!!! They are imported from Italy! We have our favorites from the omakase so we know what to choose and go à la carte next time. We will also order the gelato too. I think for the quality of the fish you get, the price is reasonable. Plus I don't have to pay a toll and congestion fee into NYC.

    Tiffany Y.

    Is it possible to give this 10 stars? Because that was my experience on MOTHER'S DAY. First time coming here and it's been on my Yelp list for so long that I'm so happy I made myself the time to come here with a cousin! I made reservations about 2 weeks in advanced for 12pm and we lucked out with NJ weather and sat outside on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Because it was Mother's Day, they had 2 set omakase experiences to choose from. We decided to splurge and did the chef tasting. I couldn't even tell you everything I put in my mouth, but just know everything was SO fresh that the fish melted in your mouth. The owner Jo Jo came out to greet us, explained the menu to us, and even acknowledged the fact that the music outdoors was way too loud and he turned it down. He was extremely friendly and personable along with the rest of the waitstaff. The service could not have been any better. The sushi was SO fresh I literally could've eaten 50 more pieces if I didn't do dinner that night. I'm so happy that I was able to experience the tasting menu and told my husband we have to come back. The setting was intimate and small and it just had such a good vibe. Being outdoors on a beautiful day was a nice surprise. I can't say enough nice things about this place and the staff and the FOOD. I highly recommend Butterfish. Just make the reservation. You won't regret it.

    Jeongmin H.

    Not the traditional omakase experience where we get served one piece at a time directly from the chef, but rather multiple pieces at a time to the table. It's a small and intimate atmosphere but still feels refined and elevated. Tried "The One", which was surprisingly filling! You could tell their fish is high quality by the flavor and texture. We loved every single bite and would definitely return.

    Bruna S.

    Beautiful place, as soon as I got there I was impressed with the decor and how the ambiance made us feel welcoming!!! Service was on point, they did explain everything when serving the food. Sushi was impeccable!!!! Everything fresh, tasty and memorable, can't wait to come back!!! We did the premium menu if I am not mistaken, and is totally worth it!!! For desert they did a complimentary gelato chef selection that was the cherry on top on our experience, thank you for everything!

    Chris A.

    Very popular and on many "Best of" sushi lists so you MUST make reservations weeks in advance. We saw a "walk-in" turned away on a busy Friday night. It's on a hard to park side street but a public garage is only 1 block away. BYOB. As tiny as this restaurant it is huge on staff\service and has a great vibe. Staff is very friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. Their specialty is Omakase ( chef's choice) sushi dinners. We all had the premium which had a three Apps, two handrolls, and 12 pieces of sushi. Very filling. I highly recommend the miso glazed black cod which is amazing. Cooked to perfection. Delicate yet full of flavor. Between the food, presentation, and stellar service... If you're a real "sushi-head" or want a place to start out with truly fresh, authentic sushi, then this is the place.

    Erica J.

    I parked at a garage nearby. I got the $99 "The Premium" omakase and it was very good for Jersey. It is BYOB. The space is kind of small inside so I can see why it gets packed.

    Thiago D.

    The omakase experience is a must here. Forget ordering separate rolls, this is what they are known for. BYO so don't forget to bring a bottle of your favorite wine. The menu has been curated by Michelin star chefs, and the food reflected that. Expertly crafted rolls and flawless execution, you won't be disappointed. Service was spectacular. They asked at first if there were any allergies and from the on plate after plate of deliciousness. Their servers explained every roll and its ingredients. My favorite was a foie gras roll. I know... sounds weird right but this was an absolute banger. Dessert? Went for a black seasame Gelato and boy it was an absolute closer to a phenomenal meal. Trendy and hip, this place is perfect for a date night.

    Stephanie L.

    Came on NYE and had their omakase experience menu. This really made the ordering process easy and allowed us to try a variety of menu items. Food was absolutely amazing, every dish paired nicely. They also allow BYOB. The only downsides I found was: Extremely small restaurant with tables very close to each other. Payment and tip on handheld device, selected 20% tip but device charged 22% anyways.. not sure if this is a scam but there was no way to change or revert the charge and it did not show the total you were paying until after the charge went through on the card. (Also no receipt)

    Went here with my girlfriend for our anniversary and did the tasting menu, $150 each. The fish is fresh and they really know how to highlight its flavors. My favorites were the salmon toro with truffle, the A5 wagyu, and the bluefin toro hand roll. Service was fine. Not bad, just fine. I don't think it matched the price point. At the end of the meal I got gelato in a chipped bowl. I didn't notice until I had already chewed up some pieces of ceramic. Picture attached. I told our server and she offered me another scoop, which was nice of her, but my appetite was gone by then so I passed. The room was busy and we didn't want to make it into a whole thing, so we left it there. The kitchen is genuinely good, maybe service was just an off day. We won't be going back though.

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    Ask the Community - Butterfish Sushi

    Is the omakase intended for one person or to be shared?

    You can share it but you're going to be disappointed if you have to give half of it away- lol

    Is reservation required ? We went at 5;30 pm and were told we don't take walk ins.

    Yes, you need a reservation! Unfortunately, they can be a bit hard to get but totally worth it!

    Is it expensive?

    This is high quality sushi. It's not what I call "Frankenstein" sushi with sauces and topping after topping and fish on top of fish or all you can eat. This is real, quality grade fish and presented well. You don't have to order Omakase. You can… 

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