BUTTERFISH Rutherford NJ: Premium Omakase, Fresh Sushi & Michelin-Quality Dining

BUTTERFISH Introduce

For New Jersey residents seeking an exceptional and truly elevated Japanese dining experience, BUTTERFISH in Rutherford stands out as a premier destination. This is not your standard sushi spot; BUTTERFISH is renowned for offering a Michelin-worthy experience right here in Bergen County. The restaurant specializes in high-end, incredibly fresh sushi, nigiri, and an acclaimed Omakase experience, drawing discerning diners from across the region.

The culinary philosophy at BUTTERFISH centers on unparalleled quality and freshness. The fish, including premium cuts like Toro and Hokkaido Uni, is flown in multiple times a week from places like Japan and Norway, ensuring that every bite truly melts in the mouth. This commitment to top-tier ingredients is evident across the menu, which features innovative starters and classic preparations alike. Reviewers consistently praise the food for its intense flavor and satisfying quality, noting that the experience rivals that of fine dining establishments in larger cities like New York.

The atmosphere is described as cozy, trendy, and upscale, creating a perfect backdrop for a special evening out. Patrons often choose this spot to avoid the drive into New York City while still enjoying world-class cuisine and personalized, top-notch service. The restaurant offers an intimate setting where the focus is firmly on the artistry of the chef and the quality of the ingredients.

Location and Accessibility

BUTTERFISH is strategically located in the charming borough of Rutherford, making it easily reachable for guests throughout northern New Jersey. Its presence contributes significantly to Rutherford’s growing reputation as a local culinary hub.

The precise address is: 15 Franklin Pl, Rutherford, NJ 07070, USA.

The restaurant’s location on Franklin Place is centrally situated, and accessibility is managed with both free street parking and paid street parking available in the vicinity, offering convenience for guests driving to the establishment. While the space is intimate, the restaurant has taken steps to ensure comfortable access for all guests, specifically offering Wheelchair Accessible Seating within the dining area.

Services Offered

BUTTERFISH offers a variety of service options to cater to both the full fine-dining experience and the needs of a busy New Jersey clientele, though the focus remains on the elevated dine-in service.

Dining Options: Available for both Lunch and Dinner, offering a full Table Service experience. The menu also includes Dessert options.
Chef-Curated Experiences: A major highlight is the multi-tiered Omakase, or “Chef Tasting Experience.” Options include The One Omakase ($59.00), The Signature Omakase ($69.00), The Premium Omakase ($99.00), and The Chef Tasting ($150.00).
Reservation Policy: Given its popularity and intimate size, Reservations are required, and Dinner Reservations are highly recommended and accepted to ensure a seat.
Convenience Services: The restaurant offers a full range of off-site services, including Curbside Pickup, Delivery, No-Contact Delivery, and Takeout.
Beverage Offerings: The restaurant offers Alcohol, including Wine, and other beverages. It is notably a BYOB establishment, with a selection of To Go Beverages available, such as Can Of Coke ($3.00) and Large Fiji Water Bottle ($8.00). Mocktails are also available for those not bringing their own beverages.
Menu Offerings: The menu features Healthy Options and Small Plates alongside its extensive Nigiri, Sashimi, and Roll selections.

Features / Highlights

The distinctive features of BUTTERFISH are centered on its high-caliber cuisine, exceptional service, and specialized menu items that distinguish it from standard Japanese restaurants in the area.

Michelin-Star Culinary Pedigree: The menu is curated by a chef formerly associated with a Two-Michelin-Star establishment in Los Angeles, bringing a truly high level of technique and innovation to the Bergen County dining scene.
Unwavering Freshness: The commitment to sourcing is a standout feature, with fish and seafood like Hokkaido Uni and Japanese A5 Wagyu flown in from around the world multiple times a week, ensuring unparalleled quality.
Signature Starters: The appetizer menu is highly creative and praised by customers, featuring unique dishes such as White Truffle Scallop Carpaccio ($32.00), Salmon Burrata ($24.00), and the highly refreshing Japanese Yellowtail Ceviche ($24.00).
Exceptional Nigiri Selection: The Nigiri menu is extensive and premium, including rare finds like 2pc Japanese A5 Wagyu ($20.00), 2pc Unagi Foie Gras ($18.00), 2pc Toro ($16.00), and 2pc Hokkaido Uni ($20.00), showcasing an array of luxurious ingredients.
Outstanding, Personalized Service: Guests consistently rave about the friendly, attentive, and personalized service, with staff members going above and beyond to accommodate needs and enhance the overall experience.
Trendy and Upscale Ambiance: The restaurant maintains a chic, minimalist, and upscale atmosphere, appealing to New Jersey diners seeking a refined and special setting for their meal.
BYOB Convenience: The BYOB policy allows guests to bring their preferred wine or sake, which can significantly enhance the value and personalization of their premium dining experience.

Contact Information

For reservations or takeout orders, New Jersey residents can reach BUTTERFISH using the following information:

Address: 15 Franklin Pl, Rutherford, NJ 07070, USA

Phone: (908) 549-2717

What is Worth Choosing BUTTERFISH

Choosing BUTTERFISH is choosing the highest echelon of Japanese cuisine available in the New Jersey area outside of a dedicated trip to Manhattan. It is a destination for the true sushi and Omakase enthusiast. The value is found not just in the price point of the meal, but in the extraordinary quality and freshness of the ingredients—from the melt-in-your-mouth fish that arrives daily to the inclusion of luxury items like Japanese A5 Wagyu and various truffle preparations.

It is worth choosing BUTTERFISH for a sophisticated date night, a significant celebration, or any occasion where the dining experience itself is the focal point. The ability to enjoy an Omakase menu, crafted with the pedigree of a former Two-Michelin-Star chef, combined with the excellent, personalized service that has become a hallmark of the restaurant, ensures an unforgettable meal. The convenience of its Rutherford location, complete with parking options and the ability to bring your own bottle, solidifies its position as one of North Jersey’s most impressive and sought-after Japanese restaurants.

BUTTERFISH Menu

Food - Starters
Large Edamame $11.00
Steamed to perfection with a touch of sea salt.
Cucumber Salad $15.00
Our Cucumber Chili Crunch Salad is a favorite amongst everyone! Crisp, Bright & Refreshing, Our Chili Crunch is made In House by Chef, NOT out of a jar!
Salmon Burrata $24.00
Fresh salmon topped with burrata in a yuzu vinaigrette made in house by chef drizzled with aromatic olive oil & truffle honey, finished with flakey sea salt.
Truffle Sashimi $32.00
Akami and Hamachi layered with pieces of white truffle in a yuzu ponzu base & garnished with microgreens.
Tuna Wasabi $26.00
Lean bluefin tuna sashimi (Akami) is topped with fresh grated wasabi root done on a shark skin pad by Chef. He folds in a little yuzu and scallion then pipes that on top for a super awesome bite! Our bluefin tunas are flown in six days a week from Japan and broken down daily in house by Chef.
Toro Wasabi $38.00
Otoro sashimi topped with fresh grated wasabi root done on a shark skin pad by Chef. He folds in a little yuzu and scallion then pipes that on top for a super awesome bite! Our bluefin tunas are flown in six days a week from Japan and broken down daily in house by Chef.
White Truffle Scallop Carpaccio $32.00
Hokkaido scallops flown in six days a week from Japan are shucked to order and drizzled with yuzu, yuzu kosho, olive oil and topped with white truffles & finished with a sprinkle of sea salt.
Japanese Yellowtail Ceviche $24.00
The best ceviche known to man. Melt in your mouth young yellowtail that's been marinated in a Leche Del Tigre made from scratch by chef. Super citrus forward and aromatic. a Butterfish Favorite for sure!
FOUR BLUE POINTS CON LECHE AMARILLO $32.00
Four beautiful Blue Point Oysters sourced locally from Maine (Cold Water). Served on the half shell in a delicious little pool of Leche Amarilla Del Tigre. Several layers of flavor in the leche amarilla, primarily citrus forward with unique aromatics, slightly sweet from the raw oyster. A super awesome bite!
Tuna Avocado Tartare $26.00
Tuna Nikkei W/ Crispy Salmon Skin $32.00
Seared Salmon Belly W/ Plancha Sauce $24.00

Food - Nigiri
2pc Toro $16.00
Two pieces of Otoro, the more premium cut of the bluefin tuna belly.
2pc Seared Toro $18.00
Two pieces of Otoro, the more premium cut of the bluefin tuna belly that's been hit with Chef's torch to pull forward some of that fatty goodness. This also adds a delicate crust to the exterior of the toro.
2pc Seared Salmon Belly $12.00
Two pieces of our seared salmon belly. Our salmon is flown in from Norway six days a week.
2pc Salmon $10.00
Two pieces of our salmon nigiri. Our salmon is flown in six days a week from Norway.
2pc Yellowtail $10.00
Two pieces of our Yellowtail Snapper nigiri. A light, delicate protein filled with wonderful flavor.
2pc Unagi $12.00
Our unagi is the BEST! Fresh water eel seared with Chef's torch and served on two beautifully seasoned pillows of rice for a super awesome bite!
2pc Hamachi $12.00
Our Hamachi (aka a Young Yellowtail Snapper) if flown in from Japan 6 days a week. Delicious and naturally sweet. Two pieces per order.
2pc Bluefin Tuna $10.00
Our super lean bluefin is flown in six days a week from Japan. Chef breaks down his whole tunas daily and serves this bluefin nigiri with some of his house made chili crunch dolloped on top. A Butterfish favorite!
2pc Hokkaido Uni $20.00
Our uni is flown in from Hokkaido, Japan six days a week! Super rich, tons of umami, incredibly delicate and fat forward, our uni is some of the best you will ever have. Two pieces to an order.
2pc Hokkaido Scallop $12.00
Our Scallops are flown in from Hokkaido, Japan six days a week! Sweet, delicate, massive and meaty, our scallops are some of the best you will ever have. Two pieces to an order.
2pc Japanese A5 Wagyu $20.00
Our A5 Wagyu Beef is flown in from Japan multiple times each week. Beautifully marbled and totally melt in your mouth. Our A5 Wagyu Nigiri comes with two pieces to an order.
2pc Unagi Foie Gras $18.00
Our unagi is the BEST! Fresh water eel seared with Chef's torch and topped with Foie Gras from a very elevated bite. A Butterfish favorite for sure! Two pieces to an order.
2pc Albacore $12.00
This albacore is NOT what mom used to put on your sandwich. Our Albacore is FRESH and flown in daily. It melts in your mouth like butter, simple yet such an awesome bite.
2pc Madai $16.00
Madai which is a Sea Brim is a white, light, flakey filet. It gets a black finishing salt which helps pull forward its delicate flavor.
2pc Botan Ebi W/ Yuzu Caviar $18.00
Two piece beautiful raw red shrimp topped with a yuzu caviar. Naturally SUPER sweet and delicate. A very awesome bite!
2 Pc Shima Aji $18.00
Shima Aji, also known as Stripped Jack, is a fish prized for its delicate, buttery flavor and firm, crisp texture. It's often described as having a subtle sweetness and a refined, clean taste. Two pieces to an order.
2pc Kinmedai $16.00
Kinmedai, also known as Splendid Alfonsino, is a deep-sea fish with a striking appearance featuring large, golden eyes and a bright red body. It's a type of Shiromi (White Fish) with a mild, slightly sweet flavor and a good amount of fat forwardness to each bite.

Food - Our Chef Tasting Experience
The Chef Tasting $150.00
The Chef's Tasting Menu is the peak of elevated. You get to choose 1 of 4 starters provided by chef, and after that selection chef will prepare for you a tasting experience like no other. Everything in the restaurant is flown in from Japan 6 days a week (would be seven but we are closed on Mondays!) The executive chef behind whose curated the Chef Tasting Menu is none other than Two Michelin Star chef Jeffry Undiarto. The same chef behind n/naka in Los Angeles. Of the four shared starters you can choose from you have Salmon Burrata, White Truffle Scallop Carpaccio, Yellowtail Ceviche or Truffle Sashimi. You'll then dive into Cucumber Chili Crunch Salad, Bluefin Tuna Tataki seared with chefs torch & sashimi of th day. Next you'll enjoy 12 Nigiri (Madai, Akami, Botan Ebi, Hokkaido Scallop, Hokkaido Uni, Unagi Foie Gras, Kinmedai, Otoro, Japanese A5 Waygu, etc.) It's an awesome, elevated experience and also your best value for everything you receive.

Food - Our Chef Tasting Experience - The One Omakase Experience
The One Omakase Experience $59.00
The One is our entry level Omakase experience. It comes with 2 apps (warm edamame with sea salt and sashimi of the day which is blue fin tuna, salmon and hamachi on a bed of cucumber yuzu ponzu). It then follows with 8 pieces of Nigiri (2x Salmon 2x Yellowtail 2x Bluefin Tuna & 2x Albacore) and concludes with 1 Chutoro cut roll & 1 Blue Claw Crab cut roll (4 pieces each, 8 total)

Food - Our Chef Tasting Experience - The Signature Omakase Experince
The Signature Omakase Experience $69.00
The Signature is our intermediate level Omakase experience. It comes with 2 apps (warm edamame with sea salt and sashimi of the day which is blue fin tuna, salmon and hamachi on a bed of cucumber yuzu ponzu). It then follows with 12 pieces of Nigiri (2x Salmon 2x Yellowtail 2x Bluefin Tuna 2x Albacore & 2x Otoro) and concludes with 1 Chutoro cut roll & 1 Blue Claw Crab cut roll (4 pieces each, 8 total)

Food - Our Chef Tasting Experience - The Premium Omakase Experience
The Premium Omakase Experience $99.00
The Premium is like the Rolls Royce of the line up! It comes with 3 apps (warm edamame with sea salt, sashimi of the day which is blue fin tuna, salmon and hamachi on a bed of cucumber yuzu ponzu and our Salmon Burrata with a yuzu vinaigrette made in-house by Chef). It then follows with 12 pieces of Nigiri (1x Seared Salmon Belly w/ White Truffle, 1x Hokkaido Uni, 2x Bluefin Tuna, 2x Albacore, 2x Otoro, 1x Hokkaido Scallop, 1x Unagi Foiegras 1X Japanese A5 Waygu & 1x Hamachi) and concludes with 1 Chutoro cut roll & 1 Blue Claw Crab cut roll (4 pieces each, 8 total)

Food - The One Omakase Experience
The One Omakase Experience $59.00
The One is our entry level Omakase experience. It comes with 2 apps (warm edamame with sea salt and sashimi of the day which is blue fin tuna, salmon and hamachi on a bed of cucumber yuzu ponzu). It then follows with 8 pieces of Nigiri (2x Salmon 2x Yellowtail 2x Bluefin Tuna & 2x Albacore) and concludes with 1 Chutoro cut roll & 1 Blue Claw Crab cut roll (4 pieces each, 8 total)

Food - The Signature Omakase Experince
The Signature Omakase Experience $69.00
The Signature is our intermediate level Omakase experience. It comes with 2 apps (warm edamame with sea salt and sashimi of the day which is blue fin tuna, salmon and hamachi on a bed of cucumber yuzu ponzu). It then follows with 12 pieces of Nigiri (2x Salmon 2x Yellowtail 2x Bluefin Tuna 2x Albacore & 2x Otoro) and concludes with 1 Chutoro cut roll & 1 Blue Claw Crab cut roll (4 pieces each, 8 total)

Food - The Premium Omakase Experience
The Premium Omakase Experience $99.00
The Premium is like the Rolls Royce of the line up! It comes with 3 apps (warm edamame with sea salt, sashimi of the day which is blue fin tuna, salmon and hamachi on a bed of cucumber yuzu ponzu and our Salmon Burrata with a yuzu vinaigrette made in-house by Chef). It then follows with 12 pieces of Nigiri (1x Seared Salmon Belly w/ White Truffle, 1x Hokkaido Uni, 2x Bluefin Tuna, 2x Albacore, 2x Otoro, 1x Hokkaido Scallop, 1x Unagi Foiegras 1X Japanese A5 Waygu & 1x Hamachi) and concludes with 1 Chutoro cut roll & 1 Blue Claw Crab cut roll (4 pieces each, 8 total)

Food - Classic & Signature Cut Rolls
Avocado Handroll Cut $10.00
A simple avocado cut roll with nori on the outside. Four pieces per order.
Kampyo Handroll Cut $10.00
A delicious Kampyo cut roll with nori on the outside. Kampyo is like a Japanese pumpkin. Four pieces per order.
Spicy Tuna Handroll Cut $12.00
Our spicy tuna cut rolls are AWESOME! Chef uses super lean blue fin tuna we fly in from Japan 6 days a week to make his spicy tuna. topped with toasted sesame seeds and four pieces to an order.
Chutoro Scallion Handroll Cut $18.00
The chutoro is the more fatty cut of the blue fin tuna belly. Chef takes the Chutoro and breaks that down very finely and likes to finish roll off with a little house made ponzu, scallions and fresh grated wasabi root done on a shark skin pad by chef. A super awesome bite and four pieces to an order. Try with Caviar on top as well! We serve American Sturgeon every evening.
Salmon Handroll Cut $12.00
A simple salmon cut roll with nori on the outside. Four pieces per order. Our salmon is flown in 6 days a week from Norway.
Seared Salmon Belly And White Truffle Handroll Cut $16.00
Taking the salmon cut roll to the next level! This roll utilizes the salmon belly and it gets a beautiful sear from Chef's torch. After, it gets topped with fresh pieces of white truffles for the ultimate bite. Super aromatic with tons of umami. Nori on the outside and four pieces per order. Our salmon is flown in 6 days a week from Norway.
Yellowtail Handroll Cut $12.00
A simple yellowtail cut roll with nori on the outside. Four pieces per order.
Blue Claw Crab Handroll Cut $12.00
A simple Blue Claw Crab cut roll with nori on the outside and topped with house made furikake. Four pieces per order. Try it with adding avocado!
Hokkaido Scallop & Yuzu Koshu Handroll Cut $12.00
Our scallops are flown in 6 days a week from Hokkaido, Japan. Chef pairs these massive and super sweet scallops with fresh yuzu and yuzu koshu for a perfectly balanced bite. Sweet from the scallop. Floral and citrus forward from the yuzu. This one's a total home run!

Starters
Large Edamame $11.00
Steamed to perfection with a touch of sea salt.
Cucumber Salad $15.00
Our Cucumber Chili Crunch Salad is a favorite amongst everyone! Crisp, Bright & Refreshing, Our Chili Crunch is made In House by Chef, NOT out of a jar!
Salmon Burrata $24.00
Fresh salmon topped with burrata in a yuzu vinaigrette made in house by chef drizzled with aromatic olive oil & truffle honey, finished with flakey sea salt.
Truffle Sashimi $32.00
Akami and Hamachi layered with pieces of white truffle in a yuzu ponzu base & garnished with microgreens.
Tuna Wasabi $26.00
Lean bluefin tuna sashimi (Akami) is topped with fresh grated wasabi root done on a shark skin pad by Chef. He folds in a little yuzu and scallion then pipes that on top for a super awesome bite! Our bluefin tunas are flown in six days a week from Japan and broken down daily in house by Chef.
Toro Wasabi $38.00
Otoro sashimi topped with fresh grated wasabi root done on a shark skin pad by Chef. He folds in a little yuzu and scallion then pipes that on top for a super awesome bite! Our bluefin tunas are flown in six days a week from Japan and broken down daily in house by Chef.
White Truffle Scallop Carpaccio $32.00
Hokkaido scallops flown in six days a week from Japan are shucked to order and drizzled with yuzu, yuzu kosho, olive oil and topped with white truffles & finished with a sprinkle of sea salt.
Japanese Yellowtail Ceviche $24.00
The best ceviche known to man. Melt in your mouth young yellowtail that's been marinated in a Leche Del Tigre made from scratch by chef. Super citrus forward and aromatic. a Butterfish Favorite for sure!
FOUR BLUE POINTS CON LECHE AMARILLO $32.00
Four beautiful Blue Point Oysters sourced locally from Maine (Cold Water). Served on the half shell in a delicious little pool of Leche Amarilla Del Tigre. Several layers of flavor in the leche amarilla, primarily citrus forward with unique aromatics, slightly sweet from the raw oyster. A super awesome bite!
Tuna Avocado Tartare $26.00
Tuna Nikkei W/ Crispy Salmon Skin $32.00
Seared Salmon Belly W/ Plancha Sauce $24.00

Nigiri
2pc Toro $16.00
Two pieces of Otoro, the more premium cut of the bluefin tuna belly.
2pc Seared Toro $18.00
Two pieces of Otoro, the more premium cut of the bluefin tuna belly that's been hit with Chef's torch to pull forward some of that fatty goodness. This also adds a delicate crust to the exterior of the toro.
2pc Seared Salmon Belly $12.00
Two pieces of our seared salmon belly. Our salmon is flown in from Norway six days a week.
2pc Salmon $10.00
Two pieces of our salmon nigiri. Our salmon is flown in six days a week from Norway.
2pc Yellowtail $10.00
Two pieces of our Yellowtail Snapper nigiri. A light, delicate protein filled with wonderful flavor.
2pc Unagi $12.00
Our unagi is the BEST! Fresh water eel seared with Chef's torch and served on two beautifully seasoned pillows of rice for a super awesome bite!
2pc Hamachi $12.00
Our Hamachi (aka a Young Yellowtail Snapper) if flown in from Japan 6 days a week. Delicious and naturally sweet. Two pieces per order.
2pc Bluefin Tuna $10.00
Our super lean bluefin is flown in six days a week from Japan. Chef breaks down his whole tunas daily and serves this bluefin nigiri with some of his house made chili crunch dolloped on top. A Butterfish favorite!
2pc Hokkaido Uni $20.00
Our uni is flown in from Hokkaido, Japan six days a week! Super rich, tons of umami, incredibly delicate and fat forward, our uni is some of the best you will ever have. Two pieces to an order.
2pc Hokkaido Scallop $12.00
Our Scallops are flown in from Hokkaido, Japan six days a week! Sweet, delicate, massive and meaty, our scallops are some of the best you will ever have. Two pieces to an order.
2pc Japanese A5 Wagyu $20.00
Our A5 Wagyu Beef is flown in from Japan multiple times each week. Beautifully marbled and totally melt in your mouth. Our A5 Wagyu Nigiri comes with two pieces to an order.
2pc Unagi Foie Gras $18.00
Our unagi is the BEST! Fresh water eel seared with Chef's torch and topped with Foie Gras from a very elevated bite. A Butterfish favorite for sure! Two pieces to an order.
2pc Albacore $12.00
This albacore is NOT what mom used to put on your sandwich. Our Albacore is FRESH and flown in daily. It melts in your mouth like butter, simple yet such an awesome bite.
2pc Madai $16.00
Madai which is a Sea Brim is a white, light, flakey filet. It gets a black finishing salt which helps pull forward its delicate flavor.
2pc Botan Ebi W/ Yuzu Caviar $18.00
Two piece beautiful raw red shrimp topped with a yuzu caviar. Naturally SUPER sweet and delicate. A very awesome bite!
2 Pc Shima Aji $18.00
Shima Aji, also known as Stripped Jack, is a fish prized for its delicate, buttery flavor and firm, crisp texture. It's often described as having a subtle sweetness and a refined, clean taste. Two pieces to an order.
2pc Kinmedai $16.00
Kinmedai, also known as Splendid Alfonsino, is a deep-sea fish with a striking appearance featuring large, golden eyes and a bright red body. It's a type of Shiromi (White Fish) with a mild, slightly sweet flavor and a good amount of fat forwardness to each bite.

Our Chef Tasting Experience
The Chef Tasting $150.00
The Chef's Tasting Menu is the peak of elevated. You get to choose 1 of 4 starters provided by chef, and after that selection chef will prepare for you a tasting experience like no other. Everything in the restaurant is flown in from Japan 6 days a week (would be seven but we are closed on Mondays!) The executive chef behind whose curated the Chef Tasting Menu is none other than Two Michelin Star chef Jeffry Undiarto. The same chef behind n/naka in Los Angeles. Of the four shared starters you can choose from you have Salmon Burrata, White Truffle Scallop Carpaccio, Yellowtail Ceviche or Truffle Sashimi. You'll then dive into Cucumber Chili Crunch Salad, Bluefin Tuna Tataki seared with chefs torch & sashimi of th day. Next you'll enjoy 12 Nigiri (Madai, Akami, Botan Ebi, Hokkaido Scallop, Hokkaido Uni, Unagi Foie Gras, Kinmedai, Otoro, Japanese A5 Waygu, etc.) It's an awesome, elevated experience and also your best value for everything you receive.

Our Chef Tasting Experience - The One Omakase Experience
The One Omakase Experience $59.00
The One is our entry level Omakase experience. It comes with 2 apps (warm edamame with sea salt and sashimi of the day which is blue fin tuna, salmon and hamachi on a bed of cucumber yuzu ponzu). It then follows with 8 pieces of Nigiri (2x Salmon 2x Yellowtail 2x Bluefin Tuna & 2x Albacore) and concludes with 1 Chutoro cut roll & 1 Blue Claw Crab cut roll (4 pieces each, 8 total)

Our Chef Tasting Experience - The Signature Omakase Experince
The Signature Omakase Experience $69.00
The Signature is our intermediate level Omakase experience. It comes with 2 apps (warm edamame with sea salt and sashimi of the day which is blue fin tuna, salmon and hamachi on a bed of cucumber yuzu ponzu). It then follows with 12 pieces of Nigiri (2x Salmon 2x Yellowtail 2x Bluefin Tuna 2x Albacore & 2x Otoro) and concludes with 1 Chutoro cut roll & 1 Blue Claw Crab cut roll (4 pieces each, 8 total)

Our Chef Tasting Experience - The Premium Omakase Experience
The Premium Omakase Experience $99.00
The Premium is like the Rolls Royce of the line up! It comes with 3 apps (warm edamame with sea salt, sashimi of the day which is blue fin tuna, salmon and hamachi on a bed of cucumber yuzu ponzu and our Salmon Burrata with a yuzu vinaigrette made in-house by Chef). It then follows with 12 pieces of Nigiri (1x Seared Salmon Belly w/ White Truffle, 1x Hokkaido Uni, 2x Bluefin Tuna, 2x Albacore, 2x Otoro, 1x Hokkaido Scallop, 1x Unagi Foiegras 1X Japanese A5 Waygu & 1x Hamachi) and concludes with 1 Chutoro cut roll & 1 Blue Claw Crab cut roll (4 pieces each, 8 total)

The One Omakase Experience
The One Omakase Experience $59.00
The One is our entry level Omakase experience. It comes with 2 apps (warm edamame with sea salt and sashimi of the day which is blue fin tuna, salmon and hamachi on a bed of cucumber yuzu ponzu). It then follows with 8 pieces of Nigiri (2x Salmon 2x Yellowtail 2x Bluefin Tuna & 2x Albacore) and concludes with 1 Chutoro cut roll & 1 Blue Claw Crab cut roll (4 pieces each, 8 total)

The Signature Omakase Experince
The Signature Omakase Experience $69.00
The Signature is our intermediate level Omakase experience. It comes with 2 apps (warm edamame with sea salt and sashimi of the day which is blue fin tuna, salmon and hamachi on a bed of cucumber yuzu ponzu). It then follows with 12 pieces of Nigiri (2x Salmon 2x Yellowtail 2x Bluefin Tuna 2x Albacore & 2x Otoro) and concludes with 1 Chutoro cut roll & 1 Blue Claw Crab cut roll (4 pieces each, 8 total)

The Premium Omakase Experience
The Premium Omakase Experience $99.00
The Premium is like the Rolls Royce of the line up! It comes with 3 apps (warm edamame with sea salt, sashimi of the day which is blue fin tuna, salmon and hamachi on a bed of cucumber yuzu ponzu and our Salmon Burrata with a yuzu vinaigrette made in-house by Chef). It then follows with 12 pieces of Nigiri (1x Seared Salmon Belly w/ White Truffle, 1x Hokkaido Uni, 2x Bluefin Tuna, 2x Albacore, 2x Otoro, 1x Hokkaido Scallop, 1x Unagi Foiegras 1X Japanese A5 Waygu & 1x Hamachi) and concludes with 1 Chutoro cut roll & 1 Blue Claw Crab cut roll (4 pieces each, 8 total)

Classic & Signature Cut Rolls
Avocado Handroll Cut $10.00
A simple avocado cut roll with nori on the outside. Four pieces per order.
Kampyo Handroll Cut $10.00
A delicious Kampyo cut roll with nori on the outside. Kampyo is like a Japanese pumpkin. Four pieces per order.
Spicy Tuna Handroll Cut $12.00
Our spicy tuna cut rolls are AWESOME! Chef uses super lean blue fin tuna we fly in from Japan 6 days a week to make his spicy tuna. topped with toasted sesame seeds and four pieces to an order.
Chutoro Scallion Handroll Cut $18.00
The chutoro is the more fatty cut of the blue fin tuna belly. Chef takes the Chutoro and breaks that down very finely and likes to finish roll off with a little house made ponzu, scallions and fresh grated wasabi root done on a shark skin pad by chef. A super awesome bite and four pieces to an order. Try with Caviar on top as well! We serve American Sturgeon every evening.
Salmon Handroll Cut $12.00
A simple salmon cut roll with nori on the outside. Four pieces per order. Our salmon is flown in 6 days a week from Norway.
Seared Salmon Belly And White Truffle Handroll Cut $16.00
Taking the salmon cut roll to the next level! This roll utilizes the salmon belly and it gets a beautiful sear from Chef's torch. After, it gets topped with fresh pieces of white truffles for the ultimate bite. Super aromatic with tons of umami. Nori on the outside and four pieces per order. Our salmon is flown in 6 days a week from Norway.
Yellowtail Handroll Cut $12.00
A simple yellowtail cut roll with nori on the outside. Four pieces per order.
Blue Claw Crab Handroll Cut $12.00
A simple Blue Claw Crab cut roll with nori on the outside and topped with house made furikake. Four pieces per order. Try it with adding avocado!
Hokkaido Scallop & Yuzu Koshu Handroll Cut $12.00
Our scallops are flown in 6 days a week from Hokkaido, Japan. Chef pairs these massive and super sweet scallops with fresh yuzu and yuzu koshu for a perfectly balanced bite. Sweet from the scallop. Floral and citrus forward from the yuzu. This one's a total home run!

To Go Beverage - To Go Beverage
Can Of Coke $3.00
Can Of Diet Coke $3.00
Can Of Sprite $3.00
Large Fiji Water Bottle $8.00
Large San Pellegrino Sparkling Water $8.00

To Go Beverage
Can Of Coke $3.00
Can Of Diet Coke $3.00
Can Of Sprite $3.00
Large Fiji Water Bottle $8.00
Large San Pellegrino Sparkling Water $8.00

BUTTERFISH Details

Service options
Curbside pickup
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in

Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings
Alcohol
Healthy options
Small plates
Wine

Dining options
Dinner
Dessert
Table service

Amenities
Restroom

Atmosphere
Cozy
Trendy
Upscale

Planning
Reservations required
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations

Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards

Parking
Free street parking
Paid street parking
Parking

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BUTTERFISH Location

BUTTERFISH

New Jersey Bergen County Rutherford Franklin Place

15 Franklin Pl, Rutherford, NJ 07070, USA

BUTTERFISH Reviews

An average rating of ★4.9 from 326 user reviews.

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Premium Omakase. Very fresh fish, uni. Friendly and efficient service. Mocktails are overpriced for what you get, IMO. Nice option to not drive to NYC. Would be nice to have some dessert options in addition to an ice cream. We dined in a Michelin Star Sushi restaurant recently and their creme brulee was on the next level.
September 05 · Vlad
We had an incredible experience at ButterFish! The service was top-notch—Jojo and Marilyn were both exceptionally attentive and made us feel truly taken care of. Every piece of fish was unbelievably fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. Jojo also went above and beyond to accommodate some specific dietary needs at our table, which really elevated the entire experience. From the quality of the food to the personalized service, everything was outstanding. Can’t wait to go back!
July 12 · Melisa Marino
First of all, anyone that wrote a one star for this place is full of nonsense. The food is amazing. This isn’t the stuff your face kind of place. The omikase offerings are a great way to experience everything this restaurant has to offer. The way they serve the food, in small courses, lets you really savor the quality ingredients and the thought they put into the menu. The service was impeccable and you can tell how enthusiastic they are about wanting you to enjoy the experience, especially the manager Jojo. The servers are warm and energetic. I left feeling very satisfied with the meal and not overly full. They value quality and flavorful food over quantity and blandness. The menu is a little pricey, but you absolutely get what you pay for. I can’t wait to go back.
June 26 · Ann Marie Alfano
I had such a great experience at Butterfish! The food was incredibly delicious and presented beautifully. I loved the truffle sashimi, yellowtail ceviche, salmon buratta, and the butterfish spoon appetizers! I also loved the grab rolls which were served with seaweed paper which allowed you to grab each piece. This was the most unique sushi experiences I've had! We finished our meal with delicious gelato flavors and a sorbet. Thank you so much to our incredible and lovely server Marilyn! Our service was excellent! She's the best. Special thanks to the manager Jojo who made us feel so welcome! I can't wait to come again and bring my family.
July 23 · Avery Smidt
Butterfish was really an amazing dinner. We did the Omakase Premium which was perfect amount of food. The staff were very friendly and attentive within a great relaxed atmosphere.The fish was so fresh and seasoned perfectly. Our favorites were the Salmon Burrata and Eel / Foie Gras. Try the Black Sesame Gelato, was one of my favorite Gelatos I have ever had.Great restaurant, highly recommend.
September 07 · Thomas D'Auria