New Jersey Monthly Features Blu On The Hudson on Best NJ Restaurants List

The Garden State’s dining scene has it all—from incredible Italian food to amazing Asian fare, French cuisine and more.

One unifying force in New Jersey, something that all of us can agree on, is that there are countless great restaurants here.

Everyone has a favorite neighborhood pub, sushi spot, pizza place—and the list goes on. That’s one reason our annual Best Restaurants list is a must-read for New Jerseyans.

Crafting the list is no simple task. Throughout the year, our editors and critics have checked out hot new restaurant openings, revisited old favorites and tasted countless dishes and drinks—culminating in a meeting of the minds to whittle down our list.

In recent years, the list featured 30 restaurants, but with so many great places to dine in our state, our editors felt that it was time to increase that number to 40. This expanded list reflects the growing diversity of New Jersey and its variety of cuisines. Several recent openings made the cut, too, which shows the vibrancy of our food scene as well as its resurgence since the pandemic.

And new for 2025: We have moved some of our longtime favorites to a classics list, allowing us to celebrate even more restaurants, both old and new, in the Garden State.

What you’ll find below is a list of the 40 restaurants in New Jersey that our editors and critics feel are worthy of being on this selective, annual list.

Each establishment features extraordinary food, service and ambience, and will present an unforgettable dining experience for any New Jerseyan who visits. Enjoy!

Blu on the Hudson

Weehawken (Hudson County)

As soon as you step into Blu on the Hudson, you know you’re someplace special. The views of the NYC skyline from this New American restaurant are stunning, and so is the ambience. A sleek bar, soft lighting and a modern aesthetic complement the dazzling food. From the delicate hamachi crudo to the gold Kumamoto oysters to the homemade pasta to the sushi and steak, the attention to detail is apparent. The cocktails are also delightful and fun, but the showstopper is the house-made tiramisu-—it’s impossible not to finish every bite. —J. Mroz
1200 Harbor Boulevard • 201-636-1200