At 1700 Harbor Boulevard, the building that housed the Chart House for many years is a construction site this November. Jersey Digs called the restaurant a "special occasion" spot, the place you booked when the evening had to go right, with unobstructed views of Midtown Manhattan. It closed in May, and Hoboken Girl reported that the space would be renovated and rebranded as a Mastro's.
This is the first holiday season in a long time without that default address. No single room has taken over its role. The skyline dinner is now spread across four very different places between Lincoln Harbor and Port Imperial. A good booking depends less on which one is "best" and more on how many people are coming, what time they want to eat, and how they want to see the city.
What is coming to the old address
The new tenant has a clear identity. Mastro's is a Landry's brand with about 20 restaurants nationwide, and Weehawken will be its first New Jersey location. It is known for USDA Prime steaks wet-aged for 28 days, cooked in a 1,500-degree broiler and served on a 450-degree plate, plus a raw bar, sushi and its warm Butter Cake. Every Mastro's has nightly music, and Jersey Digs reported that the Weehawken location will too. According to Hoboken Girl, the company's website lists the Weehawken location as a Mastro's Ocean Club.
The schedule has changed in public view. In September, Jersey Digs reported that the company hoped to open during 2027. By mid-October, signage at the property read "coming Winter 2026," according to Hoboken Girl. Mastro's own Weehawken page still says "Coming Soon." If you're booking for late November or December, plan around the rooms that are already serving.
Four rooms, four ways to see the skyline
Each of these restaurants frames the view differently, and each suits a different kind of evening.
| Venue | Address | How you see the skyline | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drift Restaurant & Bar | 1200 Harbor Boulevard | A revolving dining platform, plus covered terraces with all-season heat | Groups, private parties, a dinner with some theater |
| Blu on the Hudson | 1200 Harbor Blvd | Several rooms facing the skyline and the Hudson | Late Friday and Saturday dinners, weekend brunch |
| Molos | 1 Pershing Circle | Floor-to-ceiling windows across two stories | A seafood dinner built around the whole fish |
| NoHu | 550 Avenue at Port Imperial | A rooftop with panoramic views, indoors and outdoors | Cocktails and small plates before or after dinner |
The table follows the river from south to north. Two of these places share an address, a third serves a narrower menu, and the fourth works best as a first or last stop.
1200 Harbor Boulevard, one address with two restaurants
Drift and Blu on the Hudson are separate restaurants. They sit next to each other in the same Lincoln Harbor complex, and Jersey Digs described Drift as opening "right next to" Blu. Having both at one address helps during the holidays. A family that can't agree on brunch or dinner, or on a seated meal or a party, can settle it without leaving the block.
Blu opened in 2023 and calls itself a flagship venue, with several spaces facing the New York City skyline and the Hudson. Its menu covers steak, seafood, sushi and house-made pasta. Its hours matter in December. Dinner runs from 5 to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 4 to 10 p.m. on Sunday. Brunch is served from noon to 3 p.m. on weekends, and weekday lunch runs from noon to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. Social hour runs from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. A 4 p.m. start on Friday and Saturday puts the first seating in daylight and the later courses after dark, which in December comes early. Blu also publishes a dress code, so check it before a dressier evening.
Drift opened in November 2024, so this is its third holiday season on the waterfront. It describes itself as a New American restaurant with a sushi bar and a revolving platform that gives every guest a turn facing the skyline. For an office party or a family gathering too big for one table, Drift is the more flexible of the two. It offers a wine-lined private room, a lounge built around a 100-foot bar, and pergola-covered terraces heated year-round. Hamilton-Burr sculptures stand outside the entrance. Its private events page lists tiered menus, buffet, beverage and hors d'oeuvres packages, so a group can pick a format before choosing a date. Reservations are available by phone at 201-430-8488 or through OpenTable.
Molos, for a dinner built around one dish
Drift and Blu cover a lot of ground. Molos does one thing. It is a Greek and Mediterranean seafood restaurant on the Hudson, with floor-to-ceiling windows on both floors looking out at the skyline. The whole fish is the signature dish, chosen from a fish market display in the dining room, and saganaki is flamed tableside. The full bar focuses on Greek wines.
That focus makes the evening easy to plan. The menu has a center, and flaming cheese tends to start conversation at the table. Molos is at 1 Pershing Circle and takes reservations through OpenTable, where its menu was updated in September 2026.
Port Imperial, a rooftop for the start or end of the night
Farther north, NoHu sits on the roof of the Envue, Autograph Collection hotel at 550 Avenue at Port Imperial. It serves handcrafted cocktails and American small plates, with indoor and outdoor seating facing the skyline. Its OpenTable page shows a menu updated in September 2026.
A small-plates menu suggests using NoHu as one stop in a longer evening. Have a drink on the roof while the sky is still light, then go down to the river for a seated dinner, or end the night there. The Chart House handled the whole evening under one roof. This season, the evening can move along Weehawken's waterfront.
The township's business directory also lists Hudson Blue Bar & View and Robongi at the NY Waterway ferry terminal, 4800 Avenue at Port Imperial. Out-of-town guests arriving by ferry will pass it on the way in.
A free celebration on Louisa Place
The town's first big holiday gathering of the season isn't at a restaurant. Weehawken Desis is hosting Weehawken Diwali 2026, a free nonprofit celebration of the Festival of Lights.
- When: Saturday, November 14, 5 to 9 p.m.
- Where: The organizer lists Theodore Roosevelt School, 1 Louisa Place.
- What: A Bollywood dance party with a DJ, Indian food, bhangra, henna, games and prizes.
- Entry: Free with an RSVP, and the organizer suggests a $10 donation per person.
- Guests: Guests are welcome, but at least one person in each group needs a Weehawken ID.
Check the event page for the latest venue details before you go.
At Hoboken Living, we spend a lot of time thinking about how a room changes the way an evening feels, at home and at the table. If you're hosting family in Weehawken this season and want to talk about getting your own place ready for guests, or ready for the market after the holidays, Kaja Bolton and the team would be glad to help. Contact Us.
