Blu on the Hudson
Weehawken
Restaurant in Weehawken, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book Blu on the Hudson when the occasion calls for a Weehawken waterfront setting and a serious wine list. Its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence makes it a stronger choice for bottle-driven dinners than casual weeknight meals, and booking is listed as easy, which helps for last-minute celebrations.
About Blu on the Hudson
Blu on the Hudson is a Weehawken option that holds a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence (2026). It features a Weehawken location, smart-casual dress code, weekday hours, weekend hours that begin at 12 PM, and a 2026 wine recognition.
The award is the clearest specific hook. It supports choosing Blu on the Hudson when wine recognition matters to the plan, but it should not be stretched into claims about cuisine, price, chef, menu format, service style, or a particular kind of dining room experience. These details are not available.
Book it for the wine-recognized Weehawken occasion
Blu on the Hudson is best framed as a Weehawken pick for a smart-casual meal where Wine Spectator recognition is part of the appeal. If you are comparing other options, Molos is another named venue to consider, while Dino & Harry's Steakhouse, Saku, Caffe Buon Gusto, and Urban Coalhouse - Hoboken may fit different plans depending on what kind of meal the group wants.
Use the hours when planning. Blu on the Hudson is open Monday through Thursday from 5–11 PM, Friday and Saturday from 12 PM–1 AM, and Sunday from 12–10 PM. Price range, cuisine, chef, seating count, booking difficulty, takeout, delivery, allergy accommodation, or menu format are not available, so avoid making the reservation decision around those specifics unless you confirm them directly.
Who should choose somewhere else
Choose another venue if the group needs a specific cuisine, service format, price range, or dietary accommodation in advance. These details are not available for Blu on the Hudson. If the decision is mainly about the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence (2026), smart-casual dress code, and Weehawken setting, Blu on the Hudson remains the relevant option.
For a broader scan before deciding, use our full Weehawken restaurants guide. If the plan extends beyond a meal, broader Weehawken planning resources may be more useful than trying to make one restaurant answer every part of the outing.
Planning details
- Location
- 1200 Harbor Blvd, Weehawken Township, NJ 07086
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- bluonthehudson.com
- Phone
- +12016361200
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Blu on the Hudson centers the view as its primary design move: floor-to-ceiling sightlines across the Hudson and the Manhattan skyline inform the room’s mood and how the menu presents itself. The restaurant reads as a refined, skyline-facing steak-and-seafood destination where the river is treated as the first course. Service and plating are pitched at a special-occasion register rather than casual neighborhood dining, and the sense of occasion comes less from theatrical detail than from the deliberate pairing of top-tier steaks, shellfish, and unobstructed water-and-city panoramas.
Best For
Blu is best experienced for evening meals and special occasions when the skyline and river views are most dramatic. The menu’s focus on large steaks and premium seafood makes it a natural choice for date nights, business dinners, and celebratory group meals where the view and the scale of the dishes both matter. Guests arriving from Manhattan or meeting across the river find the geography convenient; the restaurant’s placement and tone favor planned visits rather than drop-in casual meals.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the menu’s strengths: the signature steaks (Wagyu Skirt, 16-ounce Delmonico, 40-ounce Wagyu Tomahawk, 32-ounce Prime Porterhouse) are clearly central and work well to share across a table, while East Coast oysters and Haute Caviar provide a classic waterfront contrast. If you’re dining for a celebration, consider ordering one of the larger cuts to center the meal and pairing shellfish as a starter. Request a river-facing table to make the most of the skyline panorama that Blu explicitly frames as part of the experience.
Venue details
Ambiance
Polished and refined with dramatic waterfront lighting and panoramic views of the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline, creating an elevated yet approachable atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Very Large
Signature Dishes
- Wagyu Skirt Steak
- 16-ounce Delmonico
- 40-ounce Wagyu Tomahawk
- 32-ounce Prime Porterhouse
- East Coast Oysters
- Haute Caviar
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1200 Harbor Blvd, Weehawken Township, NJ 07086
Planning details
Location
1200 Harbor Blvd, Weehawken Township, NJ 07086 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Urban Coalhouse - Hoboken, Notable alternative
- Dino & Harry's Steakhouse, Notable alternative
- Molos, Notable alternative
- Saku, Notable alternative
- Caffe Buon Gusto, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Molos is the closest decision point in Weehawken: choose Molos when the group wants a seafood-led waterfront meal, and choose Blu on the Hudson when wine-list depth is the bigger priority. With booking difficulty listed as easy, Blu is also the more practical play for a celebration that does not have weeks of planning behind it.
Dino & Harry's Steakhouse is the better fit for a classic steakhouse night, while Urban Coalhouse - Hoboken is the lower-pressure choice for casual group dining. Neither is the same waterfront-occasion play, so the decision comes down to mood: polished bottle-driven dinner versus steakhouse tradition or casual comfort.
Saku and Caffe Buon Gusto are better cross-shops when cuisine preference leads the decision. Blu on the Hudson is the stronger recommendation when ambiance, wine credibility, and an easier booking matter more than locking into a specific cuisine category.
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Compare Blu on the Hudson
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Blu on the Hudson | Weehawken | 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence |
| Urban Coalhouse - Hoboken | Hoboken | No published awards |
| Dino & Harry's Steakhouse | Hoboken | No published awards |
| Molos | Weehawken | No published awards |
| Saku | Hoboken | 2024 Michelin Plate |
| Caffe Buon Gusto | Hoboken | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Blu on the Hudson?
The dress code is smart casual. For Blu on the Hudson in Weehawken, plan on a polished but not overly formal look.
Can I eat at the bar at Blu on the Hudson?
Does Blu on the Hudson handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary accommodations are not available. If anyone in your group has allergies or specific dietary needs, confirm directly with Blu on the Hudson before booking.
Is lunch or dinner better at Blu on the Hudson?
The hours are Monday through Thursday from 5–11 PM, Friday and Saturday from 12 PM–1 AM, and Sunday from 12–10 PM. A specific lunch service or lunch menu is not available.
Is Blu on the Hudson good for a special occasion?
It can be a fit if your occasion calls for a Weehawken restaurant with smart-casual dress and a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence (2026). Other special-occasion details, such as cuisine, price, and menu format, are not available.
What are alternatives to Blu on the Hudson?
Molos is another named venue to compare with Blu on the Hudson. Depending on the plan, Dino & Harry's Steakhouse, Urban Coalhouse - Hoboken, Saku, and Caffe Buon Gusto are also comparison points, but confirm current details directly before choosing.
How far ahead should I book Blu on the Hudson?
Specific booking difficulty is not available. Use the hours to plan your timing: Monday through Thursday from 5–11 PM, Friday and Saturday from 12 PM–1 AM, and Sunday from 12–10 PM.
