Princeton New Jersey Restaurants

There are a variety of restaurants to choose from in Princeton, New Jersey and the surrounding area -- from unique coffee houses that cater to the Princeton University crowd, to very high end restaurants that offer the finest dining options for a well heeled clientele.  If you are unfamiliar with Princeton, then you should think of it as an area with concentrations of all types of restaurants in three separate areas. [read more]

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Restaurants by Category
	•	Chinese and Asian Restaurants

The Alchemist & Barrister Restaurant - Located just off Palmer Square and Nassau Street, provides an upscale American fare menu. Features dining room and separate bar that often has live entertainment.
Address: 28 Witherspoon Street, Princeton NJ  08540
Phone: 609-924-5555

Archives Restaurant at Trenton Marriott Lafayette Yard
Address: 1 West Lafayette Street, Trenton, New Jersey  08608
Phone: 609-421-4000

Bagel Barn - Situated about 4 miles north of downtown Princeton, offers excellent of assortment of fresh bagels and spreads. Popular for breakfast and lunch.
Address: Princeton North Shopping Center, 1225 Route 206, Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609-497-9555

Banzai Japanese Restaurant
Address: 3690 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, NJ
Phone: 609-587-5454

Barley's Pub at the Princeton Marriott Hotel
Address: Conference Center at Forrestal, 100 College Road East, Princeton, New Jersey 08540
Phone: 609-452-7800

Big Fish Seafood Bistro - This trendy restaurant is located on the Route 1 corridor in the small, but upscale Market Fair Mall. In addition to the large open air dining room, patrons can also order from the menu at the bar which can get quite lively on the weekends.
Address: Market Fair Mall, U.S. 1 at Meadow Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609-919-1179

Bimi Sushi Bar at the Westin Hotel
Address: Forrestal Village, 201 Village Boulevard, Princeton, New Jersey 08540
Phone: 609-452-7900

Blue Point Grill - Part of Jack Morrison's JM group of eating and catering establishments.
Address: 258 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609-921-1211

BT 20
Address: 20 Bayard Lane, Princeton, New Jersey 08540
Phone: N/A

BT Bistro - Find some comfort food next to the Clarion Palmer Inn at this restaurant created by Bobby Trigg that was formerly a Charlie Browns steakhouse.
Address: 3499 US Route 1 South, Princeton, NJ
Phone: 609-919-9403

Camillo's Café
Address: Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N. Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609-252-0608

Charlie Brown's - Local restaurant chain that offers a wide selection of roast beef and steaks on the menu. Good choice for family dining with an all you can eat salad bar.
Address: 4591 Route 27, Kingston, NJ 08528
Phone: 609-924-7400

County Line Inn - Owned by Christoper Chang of Tusk LCC, recently burned to the ground in March 2009.
Address: Route 206, Montgomery New Jersey

elements - Newly opened in October 2008. Co-owned by Scott Anderson, formerly of the Ryland Inn in Whitehouse Station, NJ. Sunday brunch, business dinners, and private events.
Address: 163 Bayard Lane (Route 206), Princeton Township
Phone: 609-924-0078

Eno Terra
Address: 4484 Route 27, Kingston, New Jersey 08528
Phone: 609-497-1777

The Ferry House
Address: 32 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609-924-2488

Fireside Grill at the Princeton Marriott Hotel
Address: Forrestal Conference Center, 100 College Road East, Princeton, New Jersey 08540
Phone: 609-452-7800

H.I. Rib & Co. - As the name implies, you can find a good selection of ribs at this family style restaurant.  It's located about 10 miles from the heart of Princeton NJ.
Address: 145 N. RT 31, Pennington, NJ 08534
Phone: 609-466-8088

Hoagie Haven - Located right in the heart of Princeton, this local favorite of students and residents offers a full range of hoagies.  Depending on where you are from, hoagies are equivalent to subs or grinders.
Address: 242 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542
Phone: 609-921-7723

Iano's Rosticceria
Address: 86 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609-924-5515

JL Ivy
Address: 378 Alexander St, Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: (609) 921-1113

Lahiere's
Address: 5-11 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542
Phone: 609-921-2798

Lawrenceville Inn
Address: 2691 Main Street, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Phone: 609-219-1900

LiLi's Oriental Cuisine - All you can eat buffet.
Address: 3562 Rt. 27, Town Place Shopping Center, Kendall Park, NJ
Phone: 732-422-9588

Main Street Euro-American Bistro & Bar - Located in the newly renovated Princeton Shopping Center. This large restaurant includes an indoor dining room, expansive bar and an outdoor seating area. If you are looking for some upscale American fare, or want to catch a drink after work with some friends, this spot is worth checking out.
Address: 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609-921-2779

Masala Grill
Address: 19 Chambers St, Princeton NJ
Phone: 609-921-0500

Mediterra - Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine right on Palmer Square.  You can enjoy outside dining during the warmer months, and there is a parking garage located right behind the restaurant.
Address: 29 Hulfish Street, Princeton, NJ 08542
Phone: 609-252-9680

Mehek Indian Restaurant
Address: 164 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08542
Phone: 609-279-9191

New World Pizza
Address: 1147 Route 601, Corner of 518, Skillman / Blawenburg, New Jersey
Phone: 609-333-1300

One 53 Restaurant - Bistro that features seasonal menu and specialty cocktails.
Address: 153 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, New Jersey 08553
Phone: 609-921-0153

On The Bone - Steaks, Chops, and Fresh Seafood.
Address: 4355 State Route 1 & Ridge Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: (609) 514-2663

Pizza Star - Good slice of Pizza.
Address: Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton NJ, 08540
Phone: 609-921-7422

PJ's Pancake House
Address: 154 Nassau Street, Princeton, New Jersey
Phone: 609-924-1353

Princetonian Diner - This Princeton Dinner favorite on Route 1 serves breakfast, lunch and late night snacks also.
Address: 3509 US Highway 1, Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609-452-2271

Rat's Restaurant - This restaurant has a Disney-like quality to it, and is attached to the Grounds of Sculpture, so you can go for a nice stroll after a fine upscale meal.
Address: 16 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, NJ 08619
Phone: 609-584-7800

Rocky Hill Inn
Address: 137 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, NJ 08553
Phone: 609-683-8930

Salt Creek Grille
Address: One Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609-419-4200

Santa Fe Grille & Bar - In addition to Tex Mex, you'll find an eclectic fare of food at this restaurant that is about 4 miles from the center of Princeton. There is a also a large bar where you can view some of your favorite sporting events.
Address: 137 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, NJ 08553
Phone: 609-683-8930

Shanghai Park Restaurant - Authentic chinese specialties.
Address: 301 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609-924-8001

Shogun
Address: 3376 Route 27, Kendall Park, NJ
Phone: 732-422-1117

Small World Coffee - A super popular place to get a great cup of coffee right in the middle of downtown Princeton.  Bring a newspaper or a text book and feel like you're right in the middle of the University crowd.
Address: 14 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609-924-4377

Soupman
Address: 30 Palmer Square East, Princeton, New Jersey 08542
Phone: 609-497-0008

Sushi Palace
Address: 4437 Route 27, Kingston Mall, Princeton NJ 08540
Phone: 609-924-2882

Teresa Caffe
Address: 23 Palmer Square East, Princeton, NJ 08542
Phone: 609-921-1974

Thomas Sweet
Address: 183 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ
Phone: 609-683-8720

The Taste of Mexico - Experience some authentic Mexican food at this small but inviting restaurant.
Address: 301 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609-252-1575

The Tiger Bar
Address: 378 Alexander Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609-921-7887

Tiger's Tale - Half restaurant and half sports bar, you can get a good burger or steak while you enjoy the game. Can get very crowded on the weekends, so come early or be prepared to wait in line.
Address: 1290 Route 206 South, Montgomery Township, NJ
Phone: 609-924-0262

The Crystal Garden at the Hyatt Regency Princeton
Address: 102 Carnegie Center, Princeton, New Jersey, 08540
Phone: 609-987-1234

Tom Yum Goong - Thai Food, Outdoor Seating
Address: 354 Nassau Street, Princeton NJ
Phone: 609-921-2003

trebar - Wine Bar
Address: Princeton Forrestal Village, 120 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609-452-1515

Tre Piani Restaurant
Address: Forrestal Village, 120 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609-452-1515

Triumph Brewing Company
Address: 138 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542
Phone: 609-924-7855

Viva Gelato
Address: 382 Route 518, Skillman NJ
Phone: 609-466-8666

Winberie's Restaurant & Bar - If you're not familiar with this restaurant, then think TGI Fridays or Applebees in an excellent location.
Address: One Palmer Square, Princeton, NJ 08542
Phone: 609-921-0700

Witherspoon Bread Company
Address: 74 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542
Phone: 609-688-0188

Witherspoon Grill - Prime steaks, burgers, and raw bar.
Address: 57 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542
Phone: 609-924-6011

Yankee Doodle Tap Room - Located on the ground floor of Nassau Inn, this restaurant / bar features a wall of pictures of famous Princeton University graduates.
Address: 10 Palmer Square, Princeton, NJ 08542
Phone: 609-921-7500

Ya Ya Noodles - Rated one of the best Chinese restaurants by New Jersey Monthly Magazine.
Address: Montgomery Center, 1325 Rt. 206 N., Skillman, NJ 08558
Phone: 609-921-8551

Zen Palate
Address: 301 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609-279-9888

 

 

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