A major new waterfront dining destination is preparing to debut along the Hudson River.

West & Co., a waterfront brasserie, is slated to open this spring at 45 Riverwalk Place in West New York, taking over a long-vacant end-cap space with sweeping, panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline.

The project comes from restaurateur Jeremy Casilli, known for operating several high-profile waterfront restaurants across New York and New Jersey, alongside NYC real estate principal Michael Besen. The address itself has been something of a legend in hospitality circles, sitting vacant for more than two decades due to extended litigation before finally being activated for redevelopment.

West & Co. is described as a classic American brasserie reimagined through an Art Deco lens. The 250-seat restaurant will feature warm white oak millwork, sculptural design elements, curved banquettes, expansive waterfront-facing windows, a 1920s-inspired “liquor candy shop” bar, and a glass-enclosed private wine room. An open-air terrace will further maximize the riverfront setting.

Beyond the main dining room, the concept will also include The Wax Room, an invitation-only speakeasy-style space hidden behind the kitchen and accessible via a discreet staircase. The intimate room will house more than 1,000 vinyl records and a classic turntable system, designed to offer a more immersive, analog experience.

On the menu, guests can expect a brasserie-inspired lineup featuring dishes like Mussels & Frites, Branzino Amandine, French Onion Soup, Octopus Carpaccio, a proprietary French Dip with tableside horseradish shaving and a rotating butcher’s cut.

A raw bar with oysters, clams, and seafood towers will highlight coastal influences, while the cocktail program will revive classic drinks including the Brandy Alexander, Corpse Reviver No. 2, Vieux Carré, Grasshopper, and Sidecar.

Operations will be led by Wander DeBrito, a French Culinary Institute graduate with experience at Michelin-recognized restaurants including Del Posto and Gramercy Tavern.

The restaurant is projected to open in late April 2026.

West & Co.
45 Riverwalk Place
West New York, NJ
Website

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