$$$$ • Japanese • Weehawken
Blu On The Hudson, perched on the Weehawken waterfront, is repeatedly hailed by guests as one of the most spectacular dining experiences in the New York & New Jersey area. Its soaring floor-to-ceiling windows frame uninterrupted, million-dollar views of the Manhattan skyline that many reviewers swear beat anything in the city itself—sunsets and city lights reflecting on the Hudson create pure magic. The sleek, modern 16,000-square-foot space feels upscale yet warm, with a lively bar, live DJ on weekends, and service that’s attentive without being stuffy. Food lovers rave about the inventive contemporary American menu: perfectly cooked steaks, handmade pastas, chilled seafood towers, and truly outstanding sushi. with the freshest options. Cocktails arrive as a mini show—smoke, fire, glowing orbs. Guests call it “romantic perfection,” “a hidden gem,” and “worth every penny and the ferry ride across the river”—an elegant, delicious escape that leaves everyone enchanted.
