Hudson & Co

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Waterfront Table Facing Manhattan

Hudson & Co. occupies a commanding 12,000-square-foot, 300-seat space within the Plaza 10 office tower in Jersey City's Harborside district, right on the edge of the Hudson River. Every seat — whether inside or on the outdoor terrace — looks out across the water toward the Manhattan skyline, making the setting as much a part of the experience as what arrives at the table. Wine Spectator recognized the restaurant with its 2025 Award of Excellence, a distinction that reflects the seriousness of a program spanning over 120 beers, four rotating small-batch draughts, and an extensive list of wines and cocktails.

Where Modern American Meets Japanese Craft

The menu is genuinely broad without feeling unfocused. Modern American cooking forms the backbone — think a 32oz bone-in Prime Tomahawk with herb butter and Bordelaise sauce, Braised Short Ribs over aged blue cheese potato purée, and a Blackened Scottish Salmon finished with preserved strawberry, yuzu vinaigrette, and fennel pollen. Japanese technique runs through the menu with equal confidence: Crunchy Rice Cakes topped with spicy tuna tartare, wasabi tobiko, and sweet soy; a full selection of specialty rolls including the Torched Tuna with bluefin, Serrano chilies, and eel sauce; and sashimi platters built around tuna, salmon, and yellowtail. Low-glycemic cauliflower rice is available as a substitute across all cut rolls — a quiet nod to the range of guests the kitchen is cooking for.

Sophisticated Yet Approachable

The restaurant's own description captures the intent well: "dishes that are sophisticated yet approachable, offering shareability or traditional dining." That spirit shows in the contrast between the Seafood Chitarra — fresh spaghetti with tiger shrimp, Manila clams, and Calabrian peppers — and the half-pound Prime Beef Burger on the lunch menu. Desserts follow the same logic: the Warm Cookie Skillet, a giant chocolate chip cookie loaded with Tahitian vanilla gelato, dark chocolate sauce, and whipped cream, sits alongside a Nutella Cheesecake and a Caramel Apple Walnut Cake.

Getting There

Hudson & Co. is steps from the Exchange Place PATH station, the Harborside Light Rail, and the NY Waterway ferry stop — making it one of the more accessible fine-dining options on the Jersey City waterfront for guests coming from Manhattan or beyond. Complimentary three-hour parking is available in the outdoor lot across the street with proof of purchase.