A group of us decided to go to The Highwood to brunch last Saturday for a friend's birthday which also happened to be Kentucky Derby day. For the derby they had a really nice setup down by the bar area which included a rose wall to take pictures in front of. It was my first time here and I can tell you right now it absolutely will not be the last. Taylor was our waitress and she was truly amazing from start to finish. We started off with some cocktails and they were divine. I was able to try quite a few things a steak app, the cauliflower app and the Seafood tower. Every single thing they brought out was so fresh and incredible, every single person at the table couldn't stop talking about how amazing it was wall. We are already planning on visiting again soon! read more

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This place seems to have an identity crisis - is it a disco as the over whelming music suggests? Is it a sports bar where patrons slam beers while shouting at their favorite game on one of the many giant tv screens? Or is it a restaurant for a nice family outing? The problem is... it tries to be all 3. We started with the owner trying to seat us at a high top table that basically was halfway in a major aisle. He seemed perturbed when we asked for a different table. Fortunately a young girl framed the menus and brought us to a much nicer table. She was bubbly, friendly and full of enthusiasm. We chose this spot for dinner because of its proximity to our hotel but had there been other options... The music was so loud my wife couldn't hear me without my shouting. Nether could our waitress. She told us it's always this loud and they struggle to hear customers. The food was good although prices were a bit high. Waited was attentive. Half way through our meal, it suddenly got quiet. Very weird. read more

I absolutely love eating at the Highwood. The food is delicious, the service is top tier, and the drinks are always on point. I've celebrated many moments at the Highwood and will continue to visit. read more

Love coming here to watch the Knicks play. All of the staff is pretty nice and the drinks are always pretty good and the food is pretty decent. Thursday-Saturday nights are usually pretty lively because they have a dj so it can get pretty loud. Overall great neighborhood spot. read more

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I had been intrigued by The Highwood from the moment it had opened. While sports bars were not normally my go-to, that one had great reviews, an expansive space, and a stunning view. The other day, my social media feed was full of announcements of the restaurant's 5th anniversary party. The festivities were super hyped up and the promise of complementary passed hors d'œuvres and champagne for the first hour, immediately caught my attention. I made a reservation, and we hopped on the light rail, making it a very quick trip into Weehawken and a 2 minute walk to The Highwood. The energy of the place could be felt from a block away. We walked up to the red carpet and past the bouncer to enter the large bar. The hostess then walked us through the dining room, seating us at a table with a great view of their outdoor patio and the Hudson River just beyond that. Once we were seated, the passed appetizers started to appear in rapid fire, and I appreciated that they brought them to the diners at tables, not just the crowds at their two bars. I sampled the following bites, many of which were snack-sized portions of regular menu items: 1.) Ribeye Anticuchos (skewer of prime ribeye with anticuchera sauce and a single small potato with chimichurri) - Meat was tender and flavorful, but the sauce was very smoky and had an overpowering amount of cumin in it. The potato was enjoyable. 2.) Highwood Ceviche (catch of the day (snapper?), red onions, habanero, sweet potato, corn, cancha, rocoto-tiger milk) - Acidic, but fresh and bright 3.) Beef Sliders (patty with white cheddar cheese, fried onions, on a sweet bun) -Burger meat had a burnt taste, and the bun was dry and crumbly. 4.) Ricotta toast with red grapes (crunchy bread, topped with runny, sweet cheese and sliced, marinated grapes) - Dynamic bite of textures and flavors 5.) Crab Salad Tarts (crab salad in a small pastry crust, topped with fish eggs) - The crust was too delicate and broke easily, and the salad had way too much mayo. Since I had had those few extra tastes, I wanted to get a meal that was not too heavy, so I went with the Sweet & Spicy Poke Bowl. However, for $14, it was much larger than I had anticipated. The bowl started with sushi rice, which was then topped with teriyaki salmon, colossal crab meat, avocado, seaweed salad, cucumber, edamame, crispy onions, and furikake. Every ingredient was fresh and tasty, but the dish was dry. I requested a cup of ponzu sauce, which made the dish much more enjoyable. I paired the food with the One in a Melon cocktail, one of the few mixed drinks included in the $12 happy hour special. The potent blend included a hefty pour of Olmeca Altos Tequila Blanco, mixed with fresh watermelon. The happy hour also included select $5 drafts. In addition, I heard very good reviews about the Hickory Stick Old Fashioned. I also would be remis without mentioning the service, which was stellar! We were continually checked on by our server, other front of the house members, and even the manager, but in a positive way. You could tell the staff really cared about the patrons and were skilled at "touching tables" at the precise intervals to be attentive and not annoying. The vibe was a mix of a sports bar, with televisions covering almost all of the wall space, and night club with trendy dressers and DJ tunes. The drinks were creative, and the food offered something for everyone (burgers to salads to sushi, etc.). The Highwood really offered an uplifting experience that validated their five years of success. read more

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Great view of the city, good food. The service however was pretty bad. After the waitress asked what type of water we wated we wanted it took her around 15 minutes to come back. I ordered a martini and it arrived VERY dirty, not what I wanted. Too bad, it seemed like a pretty cool spot. read more

Made a reservation at this place for a date night. Upon arrival found out the public parking lot near this place was $40. Upon entering the restaurant I realized it was a sports bar. And the place was packed with soccer fans as Real and Barca were playing Copa Del Rey final. There were TVs everywhere showing the game, really cool place to come with group of friends for game day. We got a table by the bar area. Another guest party was sharing the corner of our table. Just totally awkward!!! Since we were already committed, we ordered drinks and food. The salmon slider, sushi rolls and mussels were ordinary dishes. Branzino was cooked well but all other ingredients it came with in the plate, didn't suit the dish. The bartender who was also attending our table was a friendly person. She tried her best make our dinner better. She also mistakenly gave us the wrong check that we caught after paying. But she quickly refunded the wrong charge and brought us the right check. It wasn't the upscale dining spot that I thought it would be, but to watch a sport event with group of friends, I might consider this place. read more

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We went for a date night and it was not how my husband pictured it. It was a sports bar and a soccer game going on. The crowd was rowdy. If I was there for the game, I probably would enjoy more. It was nice of them to sit away from the crowd in a lower section. We had mussel as appetizers, Bronzino, sushi and sliders. Mussels came with pasta(?), not sure why, flavor was not bad. Bronzino itself was good but the sides were confusing. I liked all ingredients by itself but all together was very overwhelming. Sushi 3/5 and sliders 3.5/5 were standard. No wow factor for me. The waitress was nice and friendly but gave us a wrong check. Good thing we checked before paying. Parking in garage at the hotel adjacent to it. There were other events going on. The parking fee was $40. Overall I think we were at the wrong place and the wrong time. Food was 3.5/5. Maybe it will be a better occasion gathering to watch a game in this restaurant than date night. read more

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The Highwood is a beautiful sports bar, with stunning views of NYC. Great food and drinks , as well great service. Big screens throughout the restaurant and a lively atmosphere, definitely one of the best places to watch a game in this area. read more

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If you're looking for a more upscale version of a sports bar, where you can watch sports on a bunch of large TVs around the bar and eat nachos from the comfort of a leather banquette, plus premium views of the city line, then the Highwood is for you. The menu ticks all the boxes - bar food like burgers and wings while also offering sushi rolls and nigiri and poke bowls (a bit of a side-eye from yours truly at a menu that covers so much ground). Because I'm easily influenced, I ordered the combo that I saw a recent reviewer got - sliders and ceviche. The salmon sliders were pretty good; I loved the combo of pickled onions and dill mayo but I would have picked another kind of bun. The ciabatta bread was a little too much bread for the salmon patty. The ceviche actually tasted quite similar to the amazing ceviche I had in Mexico. There was a good amount of seafood for the price, from some sort of white fish to shrimp to octopus, and I loved the generous amount of corn and corn nuts in it. For the price of a pretty substantial bowl of seafood ($22), I was pleasantly surprised. We came on the earlier side of a Saturday evening and food came out fast. Parking: I booked via SpotHero and had no issues with getting the ticket validated, the trickiest part was finding the parking office between the Envue and Dunkin Donuts. read more

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Great views! And they just redid their outdoor area it's perfect for watching the game or any sporting event! The food was great and the service is awesome. Shoutout to ANGEL for the amazing service!! Some of my favorites from the menu: * Truffle Burrata & Grilled Peaches - Maplebrook farm burrata, grilled peaches, elderflower vinaigrette, sesame seeds, red radishes, basil oil, grilled sourdough bread * Highwood Ceviche - Catch of the day, red onions, habanero, sweet potato, corn, cancha, rocoto-tiger milk * Ocean Sushi Roll - Spicy tuna, avocado, cucumber, scallions, torched salmon, eel sauce, spicy mayo * Lomo Saltado - Wok stir-fried beef tenderloin, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, red vinegar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, native potatoes, chaufa rice * Delmonico - USDA prime Delmonico steak, garlic-herb compound butter, pommes aligot, crispy young beans, barolo sauce * Rigatoni Alla Vodka with Burrata - Spicy creamy pink sauce, rigatoni pasta, 24-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano, garlic bread crumbs, basil * Brussel 'n Cream - Blanched brussels, applewood smoked bacon, garlic, onions, nutmeg, chives read more

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We had made a reservation for a 2 for a high top. They had 4 high top tables with a view and the rest were near the bar/ entry way. I asked if we could sit outside. I found that the outside tables were nicer it was also a nice day out! The host was so pleasant and sat my friend and I outside no problem! We made a reservations for 7 pm on a Tuesday night. Around 8 pm it started to get busy. Our waiter was great as well and not only our waiter but every staff member that walked by was willing to help us with anything. It seemed the staff had each others backs when waiting on tables. That's extremely nice! The food was great too. My friend said her Filet mignon was burnt. She said that usually happens when you ask for well done but it was still alright. The red sangria was delicious. GET THE CALAMARI. GET THE BURRATA. Parking was easy. We parked in the Marriot residence parking garage and it was only $10 each when we went to pay. After we walked along the water and the views were incredible. There's nothing like it. I would recommend this place but I wouldn't be in a rush to go. Def worth a try!! Actually we will be back for brunch because it seems that's their prime thing from reviews and advertisement. read more

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Good bar for late night. Tapas, light fare foods. TVs wall to wall with sports , loud music Service was great, our waitress was attentive. They don't open until 4Pm read more

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Their food is amazing! Great service! Wonderful ambiance with amazing views of New York City. read more

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Kidaan New Jersey! When your brunch comes with skyline views and Michelin-starred magic, you know you're in for something special. Welcome to The Highwood--a rustic yet sophisticated spot in Weehawken that serves up vibes and flavor with a view of the NYC skyline you just can't beat. ‍ The menu? Curated by Michelin-starred Chef Orlando Clemente, who's bringing culinary artistry to every plate. Here are my top recommendations: The Stuffed French Toast - golden, indulgent, and filled with creamy goodness. The S'more Waffle - a toasted, gooey dream for every brunch lover. Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich - crispy, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. Spicy Tuna & Shrimp Tempura - fresh, bold, and beautifully plated. Grilled Chicken - simple, flavorful, and just right if you're keeping it light. And the drinks? Peach Palmer - refreshing with a twist. Hudson Kick - a cocktail with a spicy punch! To intezaar kis baat ka visit The Highwood today! read more

Great spot in a beautiful area and on the river. Staff was very attentive. They have multiple bars. Only drawback is if no spots on the street which is likely, Piad parking garage. read more

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LOVED the decor and ambiance. This place is a VIBE and there were no games playing when my girls and I showed up for brunch. The service was excellent. Our server was attentive and paid attention to detail. Everything was great from the pancakes to the wings to the oysters to the spicy margaritas. It hit the spot. I'm looking forward to the next brunch. read more

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casual sports bar with great view. a great spot for a date night out. food was decent- typical bar food burgers fries etc. we sat outside and enjoyed the view and each other. Service was good, came back often to ask if we wanted another drink etc. afterwards just went and walked around and enjoyed the riverside view. The one negative is parking can be hard and there's a lot of traffic on river road due to construction. read more

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Drinks were good and well-priced. The atmosphere of the place is really nice. Our server was kind and kept checking in on us in a timely manner. In addition to the One in the Melon and Dragon Fruit Blitz drinks, we ordered the buffalo chicken wings and the Highwood margherita pizza. The wings could have had more flavor, but the pizza was thin and had a crispy crust that we really enjoyed. Would go back for another night out! :) read more

I've been here a few times for drinks and brunch. Nice wine and cocktail list, so many screens for all of your sports favorites. The bloody mary was a little bit disappointing, and they were out of the entree I picked for brunch. My back up choice of Eggs benedict was pretty tasty though. What was so incredibly frustrating was the parking situation. While there is a parking garage nearby, the parking for the particular Sunday I went was $40!!!!...it didn't matter if you were only dining at the restaurant for two hours. There has to be a better way for restaurant patrons to park and dine at this place...can't the restaurant provide parking validation? I will think twice before coming back here again. read more

Place is amazing. Chill vibes not rowdy at all. Cool to watch any games as they have tv all over the bar. Food is delicious we didn't wait long to be seated or for our food to come out. Our waiter was Angel and very attentive. He made sure we were good the whole time we were there. I recommend him next time you come! Just ask for Angel!!! read more

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Great sports bar with good food. Service staff attentive. Steak sandwich with waffle fries recommend. Appetizers of sushi, calamari, sliders we shared. Sports bar atmosphere. read more

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We come here every now and then when we're passing by the ferry station and overall enjoyed each visit. This past time we came here for dinner without a reservation and were seated right away. Service was friendly and helpful - checking in every now and then to make sure we were good. Good is overall good too. The Weehawken Margherita Pizza is a constant for us and it's good all the time. For our second dish, we had nachos this time and it was pretty good too. My favorite part of Highwood is the energy. It's always lively especially in the evenings and the overall ambiance is enjoyable - great place to come after work or something to relax and have a good time. read more

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The Highwood was a happy surprise. We came off the ferry in Weehawken and checked into the Residence inn and asked for restaurant recommendations. The Highwood was close by and our expectation was a sports bar - but this was so much more!! We had a Peruvian dish that was so flavorful (Loco) and then in-house made desserts! A chocolate lava cake and a tres leche cake - amazing!!! Between the service and the food it is Absolutely worth a visit! read more

12/03/23: Great ambiance and customer services. Gives feelings of high end sports bar. Huge flatscreens surrounds the area great place to watch game and dine. Nice size food portions. Well seasoned and tasty. Pleasurable dine for a last minute dinner. read more

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Overall , it's a nice place with a lot of TVs but don't plan on getting a seat without a reservation on a busy game day. . I came by after talking to a manager the night before who gave me a special invite card . I show up on Sunday for the games and was told my card meant nothing and the guy who invited me works at night . Even worse, I was told there was a private party , so nothing was available for me despite the outside was clearly wide open . Unfortunately it's not a covered patio as you would think it would be as the biggest TV in the place is outside! Makes no sense. The layout is not managed well and they're not very friendly to strangers. Gave me attitude as well . Food is average. Too bad . I can't recommend it. read more

Great hidden spot with a lot of great food options. I spent two weeks at the hotel above and ended up eating there 7 times. Really good happy hour with $1 oysters that were actually good. Only thing that I think could be better is the quality of the steak, which was very chewy. read more

This is my go-to spot & the one place I always recommend to people whenever they're near the Weehawken area. They always add new items on their menu and everything I ever tried has been delicious. Nothing about this place disappointments me, well, besides some of their cocktails. The mixed drinks are not the best. They definitely need a better bartender/ mixologists because there's been a few times I had to return cocktails for tasting gross. Aside from that, this place is really nice. It's close to the ferry, so you can grab dinner at Highwood and then head into the city right after. Even though I rave a lot of positivity about this place, I will suggest to make sure you keep a copy of your receipt. I have had 2 instances where I was overcharged $100 on tip. They need to fire whoever their servers are that are changing the tip amount. I had once tipped only $15, but when I checked my bank summary, I was charged $150 for the tip. That's really not cool and I had to call several times to get the situation fixed. That's so shady and honestly, writing this and remembering those moments is absolute triggering. Make sure you get Jenna as your server or bartender. She's the best one there. Hopefully she still works there. read more

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A restaurant with great vibes and pretty decent food! I came for a friend's birthday dinner so it was a big group of us. The service definitely stood out. They even help you take professional photos of your party! We ended up buying one picture for $20. Onto the food...I personally ordered the burrata salad with a side of salad and chicken. Such a big portion and no complaints. I loved the sweet pea soup as well -- extremely tasty. We got some seafood to share amongst the group. There is a great view from this restaurant as well. read more

Was looking forward to a visit to the Highwood after seeing their social media postings about closing for a few weeks for a "new look new menu new vibe". But it's pretty much the same place, I think you'd have to be a weekly regular to notice any difference, before and after. Perhaps they swept the floor, maybe added a booth or two. Less enamored with the Port Imperial pizza after having ordered it a couple more times. The flavor's there, but it's been coming out very soggy and undercooked. I'd look elsewhere on the menu than the pizzas in the future. The side salad as a starter is filled with finely chopped red onions. Small enough that it's not possible to avoid them, so if ordering, make sure you're a huge fan of raw red onion. They have a wide selection of drafts, which is nice, but they don't have a beer menu. I mean, in theory they do, they list the drafts, but all the lines just have a brewery name followed by the word "seasonal". So you know what breweries are served, but not what beers are. I suspect that's just laziness. I like a good sports bar, and the Highwood is convenient to where we stay in Weehawken, so being generous in rating. I'm sure we'll be back, just with tempered expectations. read more

Such a great sports bar located right next to the ferry in Weehawken, New Jersey. During our stay, we had the pleasure of being taken care of by Yuri, an amazing bartender with truly exceptional customer service. She went above and beyond to take care of my husband, myself, and our family throughout our four-day stay in Jersey. I really appreciated her outstanding service, warm conversation, and the consistent care she provided. She truly made our experience memorable. read more

Everything is excllent. The food is amazing. We order Ceviche first time here and real octopus is served which we havent been to any place so far serving octopus. 2nd dish is Poke and real crab is served. We lovee the crunchiness of the burgers bread. The meat is juicy as well!! read more

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We always have great service and food when we come here ! I also like the closed patio in which we can bring our small pups too as we live two blocks aways from here. Good food ambiance and service. Thumbs up ! read more

Went here for a birthday lunch and it was amazing. I loved the location as it was right by the water with great views of the Husdon River. Food was great as well. I had the General Tso chicken and waffles and that was sooooooo delicious. Also the staff was so accommodating as they helped me to choose my meal. Also since it was lunch and it was a weekend, it was cool to see everyone dressed in football jerseys for football Sunday. Great food, great times and looking forward to coming back here again. read more

I had brunch at The Highwood, and overall would say that it was a good/average meal. What was great was the beautiful view of the Port Imperial Waterway Ferry, the water and the NYC skyline. The menu does have some uniquely served dishes, and one or two things were a hit - like the cocktails and the Guacamole and pork belly; while the oysters, chicken wings and the Shrimp and Lobster Burger were pretty average. It was a unique attempt at a lobster & shrimp burger, but the patty ended up being too chewy, and I didn't taste much seasoning. Overall it was a good experience. But I would likely just grab drinks and enjoy the view if I were to go again. read more

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It's generally a nice place with a good selection of dinner options. Cozy ambiance, great service. The sliders were a bit dry and the Caesar salad had too many crotons. But was an overall good experience. read more

The service was good, and I really enjoyed the food especially the Highwood Burger. The beer was nice too, but the ones on the happy hour menu weren't as good as the ones on the regular menu. Still, I totally recommend this place! read more

Trendy and great staff. Drinks were yummy. Food was ok nothing to brag about. Happy hour was a bit pricey didn't really feel like a discount. read more

Ordered online. Ready when said and in and out to pick up no problem. Nice location with nice sports bar. Parking right next to restaurant!

Nestled in the heart of edge water, with the most amazing view of Manhattan, is the fanciest little restaurant! Beautiful decor with old fashioned couches and a beautiful patio. I started with a few apps including the fries burrata and the nachos. wow incredible The combination of the cheesy burrata and the pasta, out of this world! Then I had the best pizza I've ever eaten, with meatball peppers onions and topped with a house made aioli. Yum. I also tried the rainbow rolls and dragon roll, incredibly fresh and amazing. Finally did the entrees a pan seared salmon over a bed of artichokes and chorizo hash, wow. Also the fried chicken sandwhich is amazing! If you're in the Edgewated area stop by ! read more

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