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After decades of waterfront dining, the Chart House in Weehawken has officially closed its doors as of last week. Rumors had been swirling for the last few months, but without confirmation, it was just that. Now, the restaurant/bar and events space is shuttered, and Google now lists the spot as “permanently closed,” signaling the end of an era for one of Hudson County’s most recognizable special occasion dining destinations.
The Chart House permanently closed on May 14th as the space prepares for a major transformation. According to NJ Monthly, the property is slated to reopen in 2027 as a new location of Mastro’s Steakhouse following extensive renovations and a full rebrand.
Located at Lincoln Harbor directly across from Manhattan, the Chart House had been a fixture on the Weehawken waterfront for years, with some of the best skyline views in the area. The restaurant was known for its seafood dishes, prime rib, happy hour, and being a go-to spot for a ton of special occasions (we recently went for dinner and there were so many balloons and special events, hearing they closed was surprising!).
The national Chart House brand dates back to 1961 and grew into a collection of waterfront restaurants across the country. The Weehawken location became one of the chain’s most recognizable East Coast destinations thanks to its panoramic NYC backdrop and event spaces overlooking the Hudson River.
As for what’s next, NJ Monthly reports that the property will reopen as Mastro’s Steakhouse after renovations are complete, bringing another upscale steakhouse concept to the Weehawken waterfront dining scene. Mastro’s Steakhouse was founded in 1999 in Scottsdale, Arizona, by the Mastro family, father Dennis and sons Jeff and Mike, which became popular due to its glam ambiance, piano bars, and steaks. It has since expended nationally and is now owned and operated by Landry’s Inc.
The closure also continues a larger shift happening along the Hudson waterfront, where newer concepts like Blu On The Hudson, Drift, and nearby destinations such as HAVEN opening. In Hoboken, a similar shift is happening, with House of Que closing, Lola’s rebrand, and Union Hall shuttering just a few weeks ago on the Hoboken portion of the gold coast.
