{"id":168649,"date":"2024-12-05T17:58:48","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T22:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/?p=168649"},"modified":"2024-12-06T11:41:53","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T16:41:53","slug":"sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish\/","title":{"rendered":"New Sushi Restaurant, Butterfish, Opens in Rutherford"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-1-800x533.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"best sushi rutherford nj butterfish\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-1-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-1-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-1-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">news<\/div><p>A new sushi restaurant in Rutherford was designed with the <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/rutherford-east-rutherford-things-to-do-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">local community<\/a> in mind. Owner Sherif Salib wanted Butterfish, located at 15 Franklin Place in Rutherford, to provide world-class sushi in his hometown. After a multi-year journey to get the space, the team, and the concept just right, Butterfish Sushi is now open to patrons and in its soft-opening stages. The new spot will host its grand opening on Friday, December 6th. <strong>Read on to learn more about Butterfish, a trendy new sushi spot in Bergen County, New Jersey.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-168653\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-1-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"best sushi rutherford nj butterfish sushi\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-1-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-1-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-1-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-1-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>About the Owner<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sherif Salib, a local to the <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/bergen-county-bucket-list-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rutherford<\/a> area with 10 years of restaurant experience, owns Butterfish Sushi. Sherif partnered with Chef Jeffry <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Undiarto,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who has experience working in the two-star-Michelin restaurant n\/naka in Los Angeles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-168654\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-2-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"best sushi rutherford nj butterfish sushi\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-2-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-2-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-2-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-2-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-2.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2014, Sherif took a break from the restaurant industry. \u201cI had my own restaurant and worked as general manager over a 10-year history of hospitality. I needed a break.\u201d Long hours, nights, and weekends created burnout. He then mentions, \u201cthis opportunity to partner with the chef [Jeffry <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Undiarto<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">]&#8230;and he is remarkable. He\u2019s dedicated to the craft and keeps perfecting every day. This man will keep trying over and over again until he finally perfects it. He&#8217;s not afraid of trial and error.\u201d Sherif also mentions that he enjoys working with Jeffrey as the two have an understanding that people&#8217;s palettes are constantly changing. \u201cFor me, it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with a true professional.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/jewish-deli-glen-rock-nj-kosher-nosh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">All About The Kosher Nosh, a Longstanding Jewish Deli in Glen Rock<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating more <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/cozy-restaurants-bergen-county-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">culinary<\/a> options closer to home was one of the main reasons Sherif wanted to open Butterfish. \u201cWe have a lot of options in Rutherford, a lot of them are very Italian. We don&#8217;t have a huge variety like Montclair or Hoboken\u2026 We decided it would be a good change of pace to help the town broaden its strokes.\u201d Sherif also wanted to give something to his neighbors to enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What makes Butterfish Sushi so special is the freshness of the food. This establishment has small storage in the kitchen. This is purposefully done as fresh fish arrives daily to Butterfish from Japan, Boston, + more. Sherif stated that Butterfish\u2019s goal is to keep \u201crefining our craft and getting an idea of the palette of the local New Jersey clients and customers, and making sure we do the best we can, to serve the community that we&#8217;re in.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Butterfish strives to be the best sushi spot in <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/bergen-county-bucket-list-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Jersey<\/a> by taking care of daily tasks such as keeping up with fresh food shipments and maintaining quality control standards set by the owners for fresh food and top-tier service. Jojo, the General Manager, also spoke on behalf of Butterfish to say every day is about evolving, and the establishment is trying to set the bar higher each day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When asked if Sherif had any advice for those looking to open a business, he said, \u201cYou have to go at your own pace, don&#8217;t let others or the world dictate your timeline.\u201d Sherif also mentioned a few local businesses he admires within the area such as Clifton Thai, Mamoun\u2019s Falafel, + Al-Basha Restaurant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Butterfish Sushi had its soft launch on Friday, November 15th. The establishment will have its official opening on Friday, December 6th.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The Space<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-168651\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"best sushi rutherford nj butterfish sushi\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located on Franklin Place in Rutherford, Butterfish came to life after three years in the making, one of those years being under construction. The <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/best-barbecue-bergen-county-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">restaurant<\/a> has been completely transformed from a former dentist\u2019s office to a chic space with an entirely custom interior design. The lighting of the establishment creates an intimate dining experience. On the right side, orange booths and chairs on the right side are custom-made for the space. The wall designs and art are also custom-made for this specific restaurant. The other side of the restaurant features similar seating options, more custom wall art designs, + a black marble wall.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Menu Options<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-168656\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-4-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"best sushi rutherford nj butterfish sushi\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-4-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-4-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-4-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-4-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-4-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-4-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-sushi-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-4.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Butterfish Sushi is open for <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/cozy-restaurants-bergen-county-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dinner<\/a> reservations and has all fresh a la carte options in addition to Omakase tasting options in different price ranges. The Premium includes the most options of sushi available, followed by The Signature, The Offer, + The Lite. Packages include edamame + tuna as appetizers, and a series of sushi + handrolls, depending on the Omakase package. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also five-course and six-course options of signature handrolls available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/tros-greek-street-food-jersey-city-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tr\u00f3s Greek Street Food, Formerly Plaka Souvlaki, Opens New Location in Jersey City<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sorbet + ice cream options are available for <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/gluten-free-dessert-baked-goods-bergen-county-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dessert<\/a>. Traditional flavors include chocolate + vanilla. If looking to be more adventurous, try the Caramel Apple Pie or the Lemon Basil Sorbet. Diners can also take a look at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buterfish\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/butterfishsushi\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see various dishes available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-168652\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-ice-cream-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"best ice cream rutherford nj butterfish sushi\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-ice-cream-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-ice-cream-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-ice-cream-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-ice-cream-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-ice-cream-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-ice-cream-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/12\/best-ice-cream-rutherford-nj-butterfish-sushi.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Butterfish is a BYOB establishment and a series of mocktails is available for patrons. The restaurant has an option for diners to bring in small flight-style bottles of alcohol, for a $2 credit off the mocktail pricing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Follow @thebergencountygirl on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thebergencountygirl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> for more local news.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/category\/events-news\/news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-120164\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/02\/8-800x267.jpg\" alt=\"read more button\" width=\"450\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/02\/8-800x267.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/02\/8-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/02\/8-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/02\/8-1536x512.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/02\/8.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>newsA new sushi restaurant in Rutherford was designed with the local community in mind. Owner Sherif Salib wanted Butterfish, located at 15&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":330,"featured_media":168659,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[9720,8833,9479,764,9660,8824,9733],"tags":[9705,9706,9689,9667,9714],"class_list":["post-168649","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bergen-county-towns","category-culture","category-local-events-news","category-food-drink","category-news","category-restaurants","category-rutherford","tag-culture","tag-food-drink","tag-local-eats","tag-restaurants","tag-rutherford-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.6 (Yoast SEO v27.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>New Sushi Restaurant, Butterfish, Opens in Rutherford - The Bergen County Girl<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The team behind Butterfish Sushi in Rutherford, New Jersey spent years getting this restaurant up and running. 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