Blu On The Hudson

Reviews

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  Ajay T

  Jul 1, 2026
  5.0
  Blu on the Hudson in Weehawken is truly one of the most spectacular dining experiences in New Jersey. The breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline create the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable lunch or dinner. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, enjoying time with family, or planning a romantic meal, the atmosphere is simply second to none. The food was absolutely delicious, with every dish beautifully prepared and full of flavor. What truly sets Blu on the Hudson apart, however, is its exceptional staff and genuine hospitality. From the moment we arrived, Charlie welcomed us at the front door with a warm smile and made us feel like valued guests. Our server, Muriel was outstanding—her recommendations were excellent, her attention to detail was impeccable, and she made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. She truly elevated our dining experience. A special thank you also goes to Manager Alyssa, who graciously seated us at a beautiful outdoor table overlooking the Manhattan skyline. She checked on us throughout our meal to ensure everything was perfect, demonstrating the kind of care and professionalism that makes guests want to return. Between the incredible views, outstanding cuisine, and exceptional service, Blu on the Hudson delivers a first-class dining experience from start to finish. We can’t wait to come back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable lunch or dinner with family, friends, or that special someone.
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  Cesar

  Jun 26, 2026
  1.0
  I came into the city looking forward to trying some of the new restaurants in the area. Before making the drive, I called the restaurant and spoke with Lila to confirm the dress code. She clearly told me that as long as we were not wearing gym attire, we would be fine to dine there. However, when we arrived, two men at the door immediately stopped us and refused to let us enter because they claimed our jean shorts violated the dress code. What made the situation even more frustrating was that there were multiple guests inside and outside the restaurant wearing plain white T-shirts, dirty shoes, and casual clothing that appeared no more formal than what we were wearing. It felt as though the dress code was being enforced selectively. I called the restaurant again and spoke with Lila, who apologized and told us to come back because she would come outside to get us. When we returned, one of the men at the door acted as though he had no idea who Lila was, despite the fact that I had just spoken with her moments earlier. The entire interaction was confusing, unprofessional, and dismissive. Unfortunately, the way we were treated left us feeling discriminated against. For a restaurant that presents itself as high-end, I expected professionalism, consistency, and respect. Instead, we experienced rude, condescending behavior and what appeared to be inconsistent enforcement of the restaurant’s own policies. If you have a dress code, it should be applied fairly to every guest not based on personal preference. This experience was disappointing, and because of how we were treated, I would not recommend this restaurant. Do better.
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  Filippo Accettullo Jr

  Jun 25, 2026
  5.0
  This restaurant is by far one of the if not the best place I’ve seen in New Jersey. I was introduced to this location by someone who is mostly vegan in diet, I am not massive on seafood myself. But I was pleasantly surprised to find out that’s not even close to all they have, this place is very welcoming upon arrival, they have great employees who clearly have pride in they’re appearance, not to mention the energy brought by the servers. They have anything from party size table tops to private enclosed dating style seating for a more private experience. My date and i absolutely loved the food, the gnocchi was absolutely amazing! It had a slight spice but was very full of flavor and was just enough not to make you feel as if you overate. My date tried multiple items from the calamari to the stufffed double backed potato with lobster, and the place was unbelievable. Not only did I return for a second time in one week, we went back for a third! Nothing we ordered disappointed, the service was amazing all the way through and the staff was actually up to knowledge about the menu and drinks list provided. The special thing about this place is the view after a fantastic meal. We were able to walk across the st and have a seat to digest a little while watching the skyline of NYC twinkle right across from us on the Hudson. I have never given 5 stars for food nor do I ever even leave a review, but I went out of my way to figure out my login so I was able to say how pleased I am with this restaurant, and I’ve been to Italy, this food was on par with just about the same level of satisfaction. Thank you Blu, you guys did things right at this location. Anyone checking this place out give it a shot, don’t let yourself miss out on this experience, it would be a mistake.
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  Maha Majdoubi

  Jun 24, 2026
  1.0
  I visited Blu on the Hudson for my graduation dinner with one of my friends, and unfortunately, it didn’t live up to the experience I had been looking forward to for the past three years. The valet service was excellent—quick, efficient, and a great start to the evening. When we arrived for our reservation, we waited about 10 minutes to be seated, which wasn’t a huge issue. However, we were initially placed in a back area away from the main dining room atmosphere. It was also extremely cold back there, and since we were both wearing dresses, we were literally shivering. We asked if there was any way to move, and although they said the restaurant was busy, they were able to relocate us within a couple of minutes, which I appreciated. For appetizer, I ordered the carpaccio, but after one bite I realized it just wasn’t for me. I told our server and even offered to pay for it since it was a personal preference issue, but instead of offering a replacement, they asked if I wanted something else and I opted for another mocktail. I ended up getting the steak, which was very good. Service throughout the night was unfortunately quite slow. It took a long time for someone to take our order, bring our food, and later bring the check. When discussing my meal replacement, I asked if I could have another lychee mocktail because I had really enjoyed the first one. Based on the conversation, I was under the impression it was being offered as part of making up for the dish I didn’t enjoy. However, when the bill arrived, I noticed I was charged for everything, including the second mocktail. Had I known it would be charged, I likely wouldn’t have ordered it. To end the evening, valet retrieval also took much longer than expected. While there were definitely some positives—the valet arrival service, accommodating staff when moving our table, and the steak—the overall experience was disappointing, especially for such an important occasion. Sadly, what was supposed to be a memorable graduation dinner ended up being frustrating, and I don’t see myself returning.
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  Sora Kim

  Jun 21, 2026
  5.0
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