There are restaurants with a view, and then there’s Molos in Weehawken, which drapes over the Hudson River with a pristine sight of Manhattan. It is so close to the skyline that you can see the models of cars driving up and down the West Side Highway. Floor-to-ceiling windows envelop the dining room, ensuring the marvel is seen from anywhere within the restaurant.
By all means, the proximity to Manhattan is a part of Molos’ ethos—a key element of its design. As you dine on grilled fish and king prawns, you’ll fall into a trance watching the ferry go back and forth between Jersey and Manhattan. The skyline morphs as the sun sets and the moon’s glimmer intensifies on the water.
Molos is all about that, but it’s hardly the only thing the riverfront restaurant has going for it. Right in the dining room is a bounty of fresh seafood. Dover sole, lobster, king prawns and oysters—all displayed on ice for the guest to see. You get a first-hand view of what you’ll be eating before it ever hits a plate.
Molos is known for its seafood—specifically Greek-style seafood dishes—and they’ve been doing their thing in Weehawken for over a decade.
I recommend a glass of wine with your meal—specifically something of the Greek variety. Admittedly, I know little about Greek wines, so I just went for it. “Give me something from Greece that will drink well throughout the meal,” I said. Moments later, my server returns with a bottle of Assyrtiko, a dry white wine from Santorini. Vibrantly citrus-forward with a hint of lacquered honey and a finish that promotes hunger, it’s a perfect eating wine…