The Highwood
Port Imperial, Weehawken
Restaurant in Weehawken, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
The Highwood is a practical Weehawken pick when convenience, flexible timing, and a Port Imperial location matter more than a documented chef, cuisine, or awards profile. Choose it for a casual first visit or group-friendly night out; for a more restaurant-led waterfront meal, compare it with Molos before deciding.
About The Highwood
The Highwood is a Weehawken venue with published hours and a smart casual dress code. Plan around those practical basics rather than treating it as a destination-dining recommendation.
Choose it for clear logistics, not a tasting-menu arc
The strongest signal is practical rather than culinary. Do not treat this as the pick for a highly structured first visit where every course has been mapped in advance. If the brief is “find a Weehawken place with clear hours and a smart casual dress code,” it fits better.
For a first-timer, the right expectation is to check current details before building the night around food specifics. The published schedule is broad: Monday through Thursday from 4 PM to 12 AM, Friday from 3 PM to 2 AM, Saturday from 12 PM to 2 AM, and Sunday from 12 PM to 12 AM. Readers planning around a precise menu, chef profile, or awards record should check those details directly before committing.
Where it fits in a Weehawken plan
The strongest use case is as a practical Weehawken option when the group values timing and direct planning. For comparison, you can also look at Molos, Cantina Rooftop, Arre Sinaloa, Carro Cafe NJ, or Big Apple Brunch, then check each venue's own current details before committing. If the plan includes other dining in Weehawken, compare hours and dress expectations directly rather than relying on assumptions about cuisine, price, or format.
Book this when the group values clear hours and a smart casual dress code over culinary certainty. Skip it when the occasion needs published accolades, a named cooking point of view, a menu structure, or a price bracket before committing. That is the clean verdict: useful for a flexible Weehawken plan, weaker as a special-occasion dining decision if food details are the main reason to go.
Planning details
- Location
- 500 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken Township, NJ 07086
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- opentable.com/restaurant/profile/1030666
- Phone
- +12015204554
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Highwood leans on its Hudson placement rather than heavy-handed décor to set the tone. With lower Manhattan framing the far bank, the restaurant feels geographically rooted: the water is an active part of the experience rather than backdrop. The menu’s classic American touch—anchors like the NY Strip Steak and a signature burger—matches that setting, producing a quietly polished, slightly formal vibe that’s still approachable. Overall it reads as a place where the view elevates straightforward, well-executed dishes and where the room’s orientation to the river is the defining design move.
Best For
The Highwood is best for occasions that hinge on place: date nights, special celebrations, and group dinners that want a memorable waterfront context. Its location at Port Imperial draws both Hudson County residents and visitors who cross by ferry or car, making it a convenient pick for out-of-town guests as well as locals. Brunch is also an explicit offering. Expect a service and menu that fit the corridor’s more sophisticated register—suitable for moments when the view and a reliably American menu are central to the plan.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the restaurant’s signature items: the Highwood Signature Nachos, the Highwood Burger and the NY Strip Steak are cited as standouts and are safe anchors for a meal. Given how central the Hudson sightlines are to the experience, request a Hudson- facing table when booking to pair those dishes with the view. The venue’s positioning in Port Imperial means it draws both locals and visitors, so reservations—especially for weekend brunches or special-occasion dinners—are advisable.
Venue details
Ambiance
Rustic yet sophisticated atmosphere complemented by scenic NYC views.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
View
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Highwood Signature Nachos
- Highwood Burger
- NY Strip Steak
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 500 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken Township, NJ 07086
Planning details
Location
500 Ave at Port Imperial, Weehawken Township, NJ 07086 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Arre Sinaloa, Notable alternative
- Molos, Notable alternative
- Carro Cafe NJ, Notable alternative
- Big Apple Brunch, Notable alternative
- Cantina Rooftop, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How The Highwood compares in Weehawken
Pick The Highwood when ease is the priority. Its clearest advantage is practical: it works better for a flexible Weehawken plan than for a destination meal built around published culinary credentials. Molos is the stronger comparison if the reader wants a more restaurant-led waterfront dinner; The Highwood is the lower-friction choice for a casual group night or later stop.
Arre Sinaloa and Carro Cafe NJ sit outside the immediate Weehawken set, so they make more sense only if the reader is willing to travel for a more specific venue choice. Big Apple Brunch is the better cross-shop for daytime plans, while The Highwood is more useful for an evening plan near Port Imperial.
Cantina Rooftop is the comparison for readers prioritizing a higher-energy setting; choose that direction if ambience matters more than staying in Weehawken. Choose The Highwood if the group wants the simpler local option and does not need a confirmed tasting-menu format, award signal, or chef-driven reason to book.
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Compare The Highwood
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Highwood | Weehawken | No published awards |
| Arre Sinaloa | Union City | No published awards |
| Molos | Weehawken | No published awards |
| Carro Cafe NJ | Union City | No published awards |
| Big Apple Brunch | New York City | No published awards |
| Cantina Rooftop | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at The Highwood?
Do not plan around a specific order in advance. The safer move is to check The Highwood's official channels for the current menu before you go. If you are comparing options, Molos is another venue to review separately.
Is lunch or dinner better at The Highwood?
Dinner is the safer planning assumption on weekdays, because Monday through Thursday hours are 4 PM to 12 AM and Friday hours are 3 PM to 2 AM. Earlier daytime planning only fits the weekend schedule, when Saturday runs 12 PM to 2 AM and Sunday runs 12 PM to 12 AM. Confirm current hours before making plans.
Does The Highwood handle dietary restrictions?
Ask directly before you go. Hours and a smart casual dress code are clear, but allergy accommodations and dietary-policy details should be checked through the venue's official channels for the latest information.
Can I eat at the bar at The Highwood?
If bar seating is important, contact The Highwood directly. The practical details to plan around are the Weehawken location, the published hours, and a smart casual dress code. Compare current details with Cantina Rooftop if useful.
What are alternatives to compare with The Highwood?
For comparison, consider Molos, Cantina Rooftop, Arre Sinaloa, Carro Cafe NJ, and Big Apple Brunch alongside The Highwood. Compare current official details, including menus, prices, hours, and formats, before choosing. The Highwood's strengths are its Weehawken location, published hours, and smart casual dress code.
