The state of New Jersey is home to an abundance of waterfront dining establishments, especially in the northern region of the state. Northern New Jersey offers many picturesque restaurants that offer panoramic views of the Hudson River, as well as the glittering New York City skyline. For those who are looking to dine at waterfront eateries, there are several places to go in New Jersey.
Waterside is located in North Bergen, New Jersey, situated on the edge of the Hudson River, straight across from Manhattan. The restaurant provides customers with striking views of Manhattan's skyline, as well as a diverse menu. In times of good weather, outdoor dining is permitted. Both lunch and dinner are available. Some of the dishes that are on the menu include crispy mushroom salad, tagliatelle, seared salmon, grilled marinated tuna, roast veal chop, dry aged prime sirloin and grilled American lamb chops. The dessert menu includes sweet treats such as key lime pie, warm apple crisp, creme brulee and strawberry cheesecake.
Waterside
7800 River Road, Suite B
North Bergen, NJ 07047
201-861-7767
watersiderestaurantandcatering.com
3 Forty Grill is a bustling waterfront eatery located in Hoboken, which is less than 15 minutes away from Manhattan. In existence since November of 2003, 3 Forty Grill provides dramatic skyline views of New York City. Other features of the restaurant include a martini lounge and raw bar. Brunch, lunch and dinner are served at the restaurant. Some of the entrees include scallop, shrimp and lobster risotto, steak frites, chicken medallions, filet mignon, hanger steak and Scottish salmon fillet. The dessert menu includes peanut butter cheesecake, blueberry and peach cobbler and gelato.
3 Forty Grill
340 Sinatra Drive
Hoboken, NJ 07030
201-217-3406
3fortygrill.com
Sand Bar Restaurant is a laid-back and casual eatery that is located on the Jersey Shore in Brielle. Sand Bar Restaurant is situated on the waterfront, and provides relaxing views of the Manasquan River. Dockside dining is available to guests. Private parties and events can be held at the restaurant. The menu offers a vast array of steak, seafood and pasta dishes and includes white pizza, filet mignon Apple Jack, baby back lamb chops, shrimp scampi, mahi mahi, Hawaiian barbecue pork chops, penne a la vodka and fried flounder sandwich. The children's menu offers cheese ravioli, hot dogs, hamburgers and chicken tenders.
Sand Bar Restaurant
201 Union Lane
Brielle, NJ 08730
732-528-7750
sandbarrestaurant.com
The Quays is a sophisticated Hoboken waterfront restaurant. The Quays was established in the autumn of 2004, and provides scenic vistas of Manhattan. The restaurant serves brunch, lunch and dinner. A prix fixe menu is available. Some highlights of the menu are Irish smoked salmon, steamed mussels and chorizo, satay chicken Asian crab cakes, chicken pesto panini, Cajun catfish, braised short ribs, fish and chips (Dublin-style) and pork tenderloin. For dessert, the restaurant offers choices such as gelatos, sorbets, apple strudel a la mode and chocolate chip cheesecake.
The Quays
310 Sinatra Drive
Hoboken, NJ 07030
201-656-2521
thequayshoboken.com
