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

$18.00

Fried Calamari

Calamari, shrimp, pollock, sliced banana peppers, cilantro aioli, cherry pepper aioli, lemon wedge

$20.00

Whiskey & maple slab bacon bites

Whiskey and maple glaze, homemade dill pickles

$15.00

Highwood Signature Nachos

Housemade tortilla chips, pinto beans, pickled jalapenos, chihuahua cheese, crema, pico de gallo, guacamole, cotija cheese

$16.00

Highwood Wings

Served with celery & carrots sticks, blue cheese sauce.

$18.00

Spinach Artichoke Crostini

Crostini topped with creamy spinach-artichoke spread, smoked mozzarella, fresh parmesan cheese, chives, evoo

$14.00

Chipotle-Sweet Potato Soup

Roasted sweet potato,onions,garlic,maple syrup

$18.00

Fra Diavolo Mussels

San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, red pepper flakes, olive oil, bucatini pasta, dark ciabatta bread

$24.00

New England Clam Chowder

Creamy soup, potatoes, celery, bacon, clams, milk, flour, bacon crumbles and focaccia bread

$18.00

Highwood Boneless Wings

Served with celery, carrot sticks, blue cheese

$18.00

Bacon cheeseburger sliders

Beef patty, applewood bacon, white cheddar cheese, burger sauce, brioche bun. 2 per order

$10.00

Eggplant parmesan sliders

Breaded eggplant, homemade marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil, brioche bun. 2 per order

$10.00

Honey-Buffalo meatball sliders

2 oz meatballs, honey-buffalo, bibb lettuce, bleu cheese crumbles, ranch dressing, focaccia plain

$10.00

Wild salmon sliders

Salmon patty, white cheddar cheese, cucumber-apple slaw, pickled red onions, dill tartar sauce, ciabatta bread

$10.00

Roast beef sliders

Thinly sliced beef, caramelized onions, provolone cheese, russian dressing, kaiser roll

$10.00

Purple Kale-Mango Salad

Purple kale, mango, baby arugula, pickled carrots, toasted marcona almonds, watermelon radishes, ricotta salata, tangy mango vinaigrette

$30.00

Apple-Caesar Salad

Crispy young romaine lettuce, tossed with house-made caesar dressing, red apples, homemade garlic croutons, parmigiano reggiano, radishes

$19.00

Fennel & Pear Salad

Romaine, baby arugula, shaved fennel, confit pear, shaved pecorino, pickled cranberries, toasted candied pistachios, roasted shallot vinaigrette

$20.00

Highwood Salad

Baby spinach, roasted beets, oranges, heirloom cherry tomatoes, Japanese cucumbers, seared blue fin tuna, shaved ricotta salata, herb creme fraiche dressing

$25.00

Burrata Salad

Fried burrata, prosciutto, baby arugula, caramelized plums, labneh-olive tapenade, aged balsamic glaze, toasted garlic sour dough

$20.00

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

$24.00

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.

$19.20

Fresh Greens The Salads

To Continue-The Mains

Brick Pressed Airline Chicken

Smashed roasted garlic potatoes, Italian sauteed chicory greens, truffle sauce

$30.00

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

$35.00

Prime NY Strip Steak

12 oz USDA prime, truffle-cauliflower puree, ricotta gnocchi & oyster mushroom, black compound butter, rum peppercorn sauce

$44.00

Steak Frites

8 oz USDA flatiron steak, rosemary-salt fries, frisee salad (frisee, fennel, red onions, apples), white balsamic vinaigrette, bone marrow bordelaise sauce

$40.00

Cavatelli With Short Rib Ragu

Short rib ragu, cremini mushrooms, manzanilla olives, marsala wine, ricotta salata, garlic bread crumbs, basil

$27.00

Paccheri Alla Vodka With Shrimp

Spicy creamy pink sauce, paccheri pasta, shrimp, 24 months aged parmigiano reggiano, garlic bread crumbs, basil

$30.00

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

$28.00

Veal Scallopini with Piccata Sauce

Butterfly veal,sliced ham,mizuna salad,mango,red onions,radicchio,dried cranberriescandy walnuts,lemon vinaigrette,shaved aged pecorino romano

$33.60

Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon

Green pea puree,chorizo iberico-artichoke hash,blood orange gastrique.

$37.20

Cavatelli and pistachio pesto

Pistachio pesto,pecorino aged romano,parsley,lemon zest,extra virgin olive oil

$24.00

Weehawken Margherita

Fresh mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, basil, evoo.

$20.00

The Port Imperial

Fresh mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, soppressata, pepperoni basil, mikes hot honey, evoo.

$22.00

Anthony's Broccolini

Bechamel,sweet Italian sausages,broccolini,shaved pecorino romano,hot honey,basil,garlic crumbs,evoo.

$26.40

Highwood Supreme

San Marzano tomato sauce,mozzarella cheese,sauteed onions & peppers,mini meatballs,roasted garlic aioli,basil,evoo.

$26.40

Pizza Al Pastor

Smoked mozzarella cheese,spicy pork meat,chopped pineapple,,sliced red onions,salsa verde,cilantro,evoo.

$26.40

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

$22.00

The Boom Pie

San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, fresh ricotta, garlic, basil, evoo

$20.00

4 Formaggi

Smoked imported mozzarella, gorgonzola cheese, parmigiano reggiano, shaved caciotta cheese with black truffle, baby arugula, evoo

$22.00

Slice of Heaven Pizza

To Top It Off-Sides

French Fries

$10.00

Fingerling Potatoes & Leeks

Confit potatoes, braised leeks, truffle cream sauce, kabayaki sauce

$12.00

Sauteed Greens

Baby bok choy, general tsos sauce, garlic crumbs, sesame seeds

$12.00

Roasted Mac & Cheese

Mornay smoked cheese sauce, parmesan panko crust

$14.00

Brussel Sprout & Caulilini

Crispy brussels, caulilini (baby arugula) pickled red onions, sweet chili sauce, topped with toasted peanuts and scallions

$12.00

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

$14.00

Sweet Plantains and caramel amaretto

Fried sweet plantains,caramel amaretto sauce,pistachio crumble

$14.40

Mashed Yukon Gold Potato

Pomme puree, cream, butter, chives

$13.20

Tres Leches Cake

Sponge cake, made of three kinds of milk, goat milk caramel, berries

$13.00

Mazapan Churros Sundae

Crispy churros, dusted in sugar-cinnamon, topped with cajeta, marzipan crumbles, dulce de leche caramel ice cream

$13.00

Chocolate Lava Cake

Dark chocolate cake, torched marshmallow, strawberry couilis, white chocolate salted caramel ice cream, seasonal berries

$13.00

Red Velvet Fried Oreos

Oreos deep-fried in red velvet funnel cake batter, cookies & cream ice cream, dulce de leche

$13.00

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

$22.00

Tres leches French Toast

Brioche Pullman, vanilla bean royal, strawberry compote, dulce de leches ice cream, seasonal berries, tres leches poured tabelside

$20.90

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

$33.00

Southern chicken & waffles

Belgium waffles, fried chicken drumsticks southern style, horahtcha buttercream, seasonal berries

$22.00

Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

Buttermilk pancakes(3 pcs), vanilla bean custard sauce, blueberry compote, maple-mascarpone cheese, sunny side-up eggs, applewood bacon

$22.00

Homemade buttermilk biscuits

Whipped bourbon-maple butter

$8.28

Sweet & Tangy (fruit platter)

Seasonal fruit selection, topped with lavender honey glaze

$12.80

Bacon-Egg Cheese wrap

Scrambled eggs, apple wood bacon, Chihuahua cheese, Boston lettuce, avocado, harissa aioli, toasted spinach wrap, served with waffle fries

$21.33

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

$26.66

Chilaquiles divorciados

Salsa roja and salsa Verde, corn totopos, black beans, braised short rib, creama, avacado , queso fresco, cilantro, sunny side up eggs

$21.33

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

$22.00

The Highwood Burger

Special blend smashed double patty, white cheddar cheese, bibb lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, highwood burger sauce, sesame brioche bun, french fries

$22.00

Black Bean Veggie Burger

8 oz Black bean patty, vegan mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sauteed mushrooms, spicy vegenaise sauce, toasted onion bun, french fries

$22.00

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

$24.00

Burgers & Sandwiches

SUSHI, NIGIRI & SASHIMI , POKE BOWLS

Spicy Tuna

Spicy tuna, cucumber, tempura flake, avocado, scallions, brle tuna, kimchi aioli

$18.00

California

Colossal crab meat, avocado, cucumber, scallions, spicy mayo

$17.00

Shrimp Tempura

Shrimp, cucumber, avocado, scallions, gochujang, sriracha aioli

$17.00

Seafood Dynamite (Tempura Style)

Colossal crab meat, salmon, asparagus, tobiko, scallions, aioli bbq sauce

$18.00

Bumble Bee Roll

Spicy crab meat, cucumber, avocado, scallions, topped with mango, kabayaki sauce

$17.00

NIGIRI & SASHIMI BAR RAW - Ebbi - Cooked Shrimp

Per Piece

$3.00

NIGIRI & SASHIMI BAR RAW - Sake - Salmon

Per Piece

$3.00

NIGIRI & SASHIMI BAR RAW - Maguro - Tuna

Per piece

$3.00

NIGIRI & SASHIMI BAR RAW - Tako - Octopus

Per Piece

$3.00

Jalapeo Poppers

Spicy tuna, cream cheese, battered & fried, avocado, panko, spicy mayo tobiko

$10.00

Crispy Bites

Spicy salmon, avocado, tobiko, spicy mayo & eel sauce

$12.00

Teriyaki Salmon

Sushi rice, teriyaki salmon lightly sauteed, cucumbers, heirloom cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions, seaweed salad, edamame, furikake, shredded nori

$14.00

Poke Bowl Duo

Tuna, colossal crab meat, sushi rice, scallions, cucumbers, mango, edamame, seaweed salad, salsa acevichada (nikkei sauce) furikake, shredded nori

$14.00

Shrimp Cocktail (6 pieces)

Poached & chilled shrimp, gochujang cocktail sauce, lemon wedge

$21.00

Tuna Ribbons

Blue fin tuna, avocado mousse, breakfast radishes, persian cucumbers, ginger dressing, chili oil, shrimp cracker

$21.00

Ceviche Mixto

Catch of the day, octopus, shrimp, onions, habanero, nikkei leche de tigre, cancha, choclo, sweet potato

$22.00

Raw & Chilled