The Highwood Menu (Update 2025)
The Highwood is a trendy cocktail bar and American seafood restaurant located in Weehawken, NJ. With a diverse menu offering vegan options and a range of cocktails, it caters to a variety of tastes. From hearty appetizers like Highwood Signature Nachos and Whiskey & maple slab bacon bites to fresh salads like Purple Kale-Mango Salad, the menu is full of flavorful options. The mains feature dishes like Stuffed Branzino and Steak Frites that showcase a blend of traditional and innovative flavors. Customers praise the attentive service, vibrant ambiance, and scenic views of the Hudson River. Overall, The Highwood is a great choice for a night out with friends or a special celebration, offering a dynamic dining experience with a touch of sophistication.
To Begin Appetizers
Guacamole
Avocado, tomato, onions, cilantro, serrano, queso de rancho, pineapple, served with with corn tostadas
Fried Calamari
Calamari, shrimp, pollock, sliced banana peppers, cilantro aioli, cherry pepper aioli, lemon wedge
Whiskey & maple slab bacon bites
Whiskey and maple glaze, homemade dill pickles
Highwood Signature Nachos
Housemade tortilla chips, pinto beans, pickled jalapenos, chihuahua cheese, crema, pico de gallo, guacamole, cotija cheese
Highwood Wings
Served with celery & carrots sticks, blue cheese sauce.
Spinach Artichoke Crostini
Crostini topped with creamy spinach-artichoke spread, smoked mozzarella, fresh parmesan cheese, chives, evoo
Chipotle-Sweet Potato Soup
Roasted sweet potato,onions,garlic,maple syrup
Fra Diavolo Mussels
San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, red pepper flakes, olive oil, bucatini pasta, dark ciabatta bread
New England Clam Chowder
Creamy soup, potatoes, celery, bacon, clams, milk, flour, bacon crumbles and focaccia bread
Highwood Boneless Wings
Served with celery, carrot sticks, blue cheese
Bacon cheeseburger sliders
Beef patty, applewood bacon, white cheddar cheese, burger sauce, brioche bun. 2 per order
Eggplant parmesan sliders
Breaded eggplant, homemade marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil, brioche bun. 2 per order
Honey-Buffalo meatball sliders
2 oz meatballs, honey-buffalo, bibb lettuce, bleu cheese crumbles, ranch dressing, focaccia plain
Wild salmon sliders
Salmon patty, white cheddar cheese, cucumber-apple slaw, pickled red onions, dill tartar sauce, ciabatta bread
Roast beef sliders
Thinly sliced beef, caramelized onions, provolone cheese, russian dressing, kaiser roll
Purple Kale-Mango Salad
Purple kale, mango, baby arugula, pickled carrots, toasted marcona almonds, watermelon radishes, ricotta salata, tangy mango vinaigrette
Apple-Caesar Salad
Crispy young romaine lettuce, tossed with house-made caesar dressing, red apples, homemade garlic croutons, parmigiano reggiano, radishes
Fennel & Pear Salad
Romaine, baby arugula, shaved fennel, confit pear, shaved pecorino, pickled cranberries, toasted candied pistachios, roasted shallot vinaigrette
Highwood Salad
Baby spinach, roasted beets, oranges, heirloom cherry tomatoes, Japanese cucumbers, seared blue fin tuna, shaved ricotta salata, herb creme fraiche dressing
Burrata Salad
Fried burrata, prosciutto, baby arugula, caramelized plums, labneh-olive tapenade, aged balsamic glaze, toasted garlic sour dough
Spaghetti Alla Chitarra and Tempura Buratta
Spaghetti alla chitarra (served warm),garlic,kale,red pepper flakes,lemon zest,heirloom tomatoes,shallot vinaigrette,garlic bread,balsamic glaze
Mediterranean Salad
Romaine lettuce,heirloom cherry tomato,red onions,chickpeas,green and red bell peppers,feta cheese,kalamata olives,mint,pita croutons and greek dressing.
Fresh Greens The Salads
To Continue-The Mains
Brick Pressed Airline Chicken
Smashed roasted garlic potatoes, Italian sauteed chicory greens, truffle sauce
Stuffed Branzino
Pan seared whole branzino (preserved lemons, Thai basil, thyme), forbidden rice, sauteed escarole (cherry peppers, garlic, prosciutto, bread crumbs, pecorino romano) sauce vierge
Prime NY Strip Steak
12 oz USDA prime, truffle-cauliflower puree, ricotta gnocchi & oyster mushroom, black compound butter, rum peppercorn sauce
Steak Frites
8 oz USDA flatiron steak, rosemary-salt fries, frisee salad (frisee, fennel, red onions, apples), white balsamic vinaigrette, bone marrow bordelaise sauce
Cavatelli With Short Rib Ragu
Short rib ragu, cremini mushrooms, manzanilla olives, marsala wine, ricotta salata, garlic bread crumbs, basil
Paccheri Alla Vodka With Shrimp
Spicy creamy pink sauce, paccheri pasta, shrimp, 24 months aged parmigiano reggiano, garlic bread crumbs, basil
Lomo Saltado (Stir Fry Beef Tenderloin)
Wok stir-fried beef tenderloin, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, red vinager, soy sauce, oyster sauce, steak fries, jasmine rice, fried egg
Veal Scallopini with Piccata Sauce
Butterfly veal,sliced ham,mizuna salad,mango,red onions,radicchio,dried cranberriescandy walnuts,lemon vinaigrette,shaved aged pecorino romano
Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon
Green pea puree,chorizo iberico-artichoke hash,blood orange gastrique.
Cavatelli and pistachio pesto
Pistachio pesto,pecorino aged romano,parsley,lemon zest,extra virgin olive oil
Weehawken Margherita
Fresh mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, basil, evoo.
The Port Imperial
Fresh mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, soppressata, pepperoni basil, mikes hot honey, evoo.
Anthony's Broccolini
Bechamel,sweet Italian sausages,broccolini,shaved pecorino romano,hot honey,basil,garlic crumbs,evoo.
Highwood Supreme
San Marzano tomato sauce,mozzarella cheese,sauteed onions & peppers,mini meatballs,roasted garlic aioli,basil,evoo.
Pizza Al Pastor
Smoked mozzarella cheese,spicy pork meat,chopped pineapple,,sliced red onions,salsa verde,cilantro,evoo.
Burrata Pizza
San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh burrata cheese, marinated roasted red peppers, prosciutto de parma, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, aged balsamic glaze, evoo
The Boom Pie
San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, fresh ricotta, garlic, basil, evoo
4 Formaggi
Smoked imported mozzarella, gorgonzola cheese, parmigiano reggiano, shaved caciotta cheese with black truffle, baby arugula, evoo
Slice of Heaven Pizza
To Top It Off-Sides
French Fries
Fingerling Potatoes & Leeks
Confit potatoes, braised leeks, truffle cream sauce, kabayaki sauce
Sauteed Greens
Baby bok choy, general tsos sauce, garlic crumbs, sesame seeds
Roasted Mac & Cheese
Mornay smoked cheese sauce, parmesan panko crust
Brussel Sprout & Caulilini
Crispy brussels, caulilini (baby arugula) pickled red onions, sweet chili sauce, topped with toasted peanuts and scallions
Arroz Chaufa (Stir fry rice)
Stir fry rice, green and red peppers, scramble eggs, bean sprouts, scallions, sesame oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce, pickled ginger, fried egg
Sweet Plantains and caramel amaretto
Fried sweet plantains,caramel amaretto sauce,pistachio crumble
Mashed Yukon Gold Potato
Pomme puree, cream, butter, chives
Tres Leches Cake
Sponge cake, made of three kinds of milk, goat milk caramel, berries
Mazapan Churros Sundae
Crispy churros, dusted in sugar-cinnamon, topped with cajeta, marzipan crumbles, dulce de leche caramel ice cream
Chocolate Lava Cake
Dark chocolate cake, torched marshmallow, strawberry couilis, white chocolate salted caramel ice cream, seasonal berries
Red Velvet Fried Oreos
Oreos deep-fried in red velvet funnel cake batter, cookies & cream ice cream, dulce de leche
Desserts
Brunch
Steak Sandwich
Chile-rubbed angus skirt steak, caramelized onions, pepper jack cheese, baby arugula, poblano pepper aioli, garlic toasted ciabatta bread, served with waffle fries
Tres leches French Toast
Brioche Pullman, vanilla bean royal, strawberry compote, dulce de leches ice cream, seasonal berries, tres leches poured tabelside
Grilled Ribeye Steak and Eggs
Grilled ruibeye, maple-sweet potato mash, caramelized onions, sunny side-up eggs, sauteed vegetables(zucchini, yellow squash, bell peppers), chimichurri
Southern chicken & waffles
Belgium waffles, fried chicken drumsticks southern style, horahtcha buttercream, seasonal berries
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
Buttermilk pancakes(3 pcs), vanilla bean custard sauce, blueberry compote, maple-mascarpone cheese, sunny side-up eggs, applewood bacon
Homemade buttermilk biscuits
Whipped bourbon-maple butter
Sweet & Tangy (fruit platter)
Seasonal fruit selection, topped with lavender honey glaze
Bacon-Egg Cheese wrap
Scrambled eggs, apple wood bacon, Chihuahua cheese, Boston lettuce, avocado, harissa aioli, toasted spinach wrap, served with waffle fries
Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast & Eggs
Smoked Atlantic Salmon, heirloom tomatoes, pickled red onions, avocado, toasted sourdough bread, crumbled feta cheese, evoo, served with a mixed green salad
Chilaquiles divorciados
Salsa roja and salsa Verde, corn totopos, black beans, braised short rib, creama, avacado , queso fresco, cilantro, sunny side up eggs
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich
Southern fried chicken, applewood bacon, signature gribiche sauce, gruyere cheese, dill pickles, caramelized onions, maple chipotle sauce, sesame brioche bun, french fries
The Highwood Burger
Special blend smashed double patty, white cheddar cheese, bibb lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, highwood burger sauce, sesame brioche bun, french fries
Black Bean Veggie Burger
8 oz Black bean patty, vegan mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sauteed mushrooms, spicy vegenaise sauce, toasted onion bun, french fries
Truffle Burger
Special blend smashed double patty, black truffle burrata cheese, bibb lettuce, sauteed portabella-mushroom and shallots, herby chimichurri, sesame brioche bun, chimichurri fries
Burgers & Sandwiches
SUSHI, NIGIRI & SASHIMI , POKE BOWLS
Spicy Tuna
Spicy tuna, cucumber, tempura flake, avocado, scallions, brle tuna, kimchi aioli
California
Colossal crab meat, avocado, cucumber, scallions, spicy mayo
Shrimp Tempura
Shrimp, cucumber, avocado, scallions, gochujang, sriracha aioli
Seafood Dynamite (Tempura Style)
Colossal crab meat, salmon, asparagus, tobiko, scallions, aioli bbq sauce
Bumble Bee Roll
Spicy crab meat, cucumber, avocado, scallions, topped with mango, kabayaki sauce
NIGIRI & SASHIMI BAR RAW - Ebbi - Cooked Shrimp
Per Piece
NIGIRI & SASHIMI BAR RAW - Sake - Salmon
Per Piece
NIGIRI & SASHIMI BAR RAW - Maguro - Tuna
Per piece
NIGIRI & SASHIMI BAR RAW - Tako - Octopus
Per Piece
Jalapeo Poppers
Spicy tuna, cream cheese, battered & fried, avocado, panko, spicy mayo tobiko
Crispy Bites
Spicy salmon, avocado, tobiko, spicy mayo & eel sauce
Teriyaki Salmon
Sushi rice, teriyaki salmon lightly sauteed, cucumbers, heirloom cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions, seaweed salad, edamame, furikake, shredded nori
Poke Bowl Duo
Tuna, colossal crab meat, sushi rice, scallions, cucumbers, mango, edamame, seaweed salad, salsa acevichada (nikkei sauce) furikake, shredded nori
Shrimp Cocktail (6 pieces)
Poached & chilled shrimp, gochujang cocktail sauce, lemon wedge
Tuna Ribbons
Blue fin tuna, avocado mousse, breakfast radishes, persian cucumbers, ginger dressing, chili oil, shrimp cracker
Ceviche Mixto
Catch of the day, octopus, shrimp, onions, habanero, nikkei leche de tigre, cancha, choclo, sweet potato