For brunch with a stunning Manhattan skyline, Haven in Edgewater offers an upscale experience right on the Hudson River. Another fantastic option is Battello in Jersey City, which sits on a pier and serves Italian-inspired dishes with breathtaking views.
If you find yourself down the shore, check out The Iron Whale on the Asbury Park boardwalk. It’s a great spot for enjoying the ocean breeze with your meal. For a more relaxed bayside setting, Proving Ground in Highlands provides great food and beautiful views of Sandy Hook Bay.
For incredible NYC skyline views while you eat, you really can't go wrong with a few spots along the Hudson River. Halifax, inside the W Hotel in Hoboken, serves a fantastic brunch with floor-to-ceiling windows looking right at Manhattan. Then there's Liberty House in Jersey City. Its location in Liberty State Park provides a spectacular, unobstructed view of the skyline and the Statue of Liberty.
If you're heading down the shore, the options change but are just as compelling. Avenue Le Club in Long Branch sits directly on the sand, giving you a chic, beach club experience with your meal. And for a truly classic Jersey Shore moment, The Mad Batter in Cape May is a legendary choice. It is a block from the ocean, but its reputation for brunch is simply unmatched in the area.