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Princeton Restaurants, Dining, Places to Eat, Dinner, Lunch, Food, Menus
Princeton area restaurants need your support more than ever. COVID-19 has forced some of our favorites to temporarily shut down and some to close all together. On a positive note, a handful of newcomers have opened their doors and are doing well. Most eateries are finding success with curbside pickup and take out and several have mastered the outdoor dining scene. POL'S Dining Guide in New Jersey is your place to find restaurants in Princeton and the surrounding area. Princeton caterers and Princeton dining facilities with direct links to our advertisers' websites, menus and directions. BYO restaurants, brunch, sushi, live music, kid friendly restaurants, and more. Dining in Princeton simplified - yum.
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Chauncey Hotel, Conference Center, and Laurie House
609-921-3600
Chauncey is the perfect place to gather with friends for a meal. Guests can enjoy casual elegance in the Solomon Dining Room as well as the relaxed atmosphere of the Cbar Lounge. Festive special events are our specialty, from outdoor barbecues to elegant receptions. The Solomon Room, Chauncey's main dining room, has floor to ceiling windows that look onto tranquil views of the lake, lawn and gardens. The Cbar features casual fare and beverage service in a lively bistro atmosphere overlooking the lake and grounds and has indoor and outdoor (seasonal) seating. Gather with friends in the Cbar nightly.
609-917-7927
Authentic street food from Spain has arrived in Princeton!
A tiny mercado food truck inspired space for families and friends to gather, or business lunches with colleagues - a quick meal with amazing Spanish flavors for ethnic food lovers. Visit Mi España to truly understand Spanish street food and it's best - delicious Tapas from all over Spain made by Chef Jose Diaz. Paella, Empanadas, Spanish Tortillas, Soups, and more. Mi España will definitely transport you to the other side of the Atlantic for the true taste of Spain. Dine In * Take Out * Delivery
609-642-4770
"I don't know how they do it, but it's about the best smoked meat I've had in a lifetime" – Tripadvisor.com
Welcome to More Than Q - the Texas-style barbecue purveyor offering up succulent smoked meats, along with southern sides, like burnt end baked beans, collard greens, and cheesy grits. Using only fresh, seasonal ingredients and select cuts of meat, More Than Q is making delicious Texas-style BBQ into the perfect barbeque experience. Stop by our Princeton or Lambertville NJ (13 Klines Court) locations or Easton, PA (Easton Public Market), and see, like everyone who tries our BBQ, how we’ll quickly top your list of favorite food joints.
609-303-0625
Two Locations: 7 Tree Farm Road, Pennington and 2 Crosswicks Chesterfield Road, Crosswicks
Authentic Italian tradition, using the freshest, all-natural, organic ingredients available, and the time-honored method of terra cotta oven cooking. Artisan pizzas, handmade pastas, salads and specialty dishes made with quality hand-selected ingredients, are prepared with a passion for excellence that we know you will appreciate. No artificial preservatives, or additives, just good old fashioned, traditionally prepared Italian food with love. Done in a sustainable way, just as it should be.
609-924-1353
We're Not Just Breakfast Anymore
Welcome to PJ's Pancake House! While we are still dedicated to bringing you the best pancakes and omelettes around, we are excited to offer new additions. For lunch and dinner we’ve added to our menu and now offer appetizers, burgers, gourmet salads, sandwiches and wraps, artisan paninis, and more than a dozen classic tavern style entrees. Guests go crazy for our milkshakes, ice cream sodas and ice cream floats. Our restaurants also offer daily specials on our handwritten chalkboard, as well as outside bistro-style dining. If you've been to PJ's before, now is the time to come back. Now with 5 locations to serve you: Princeton - 154 Nassau Street, Kingston - 4581 Rt 27, West Windsor - 65 Princeton-Hightstown Rd., Robbinsville - 19 Main Street, and Ewing - 938 Bear Tavern Rd - which has Full Bar & Happy Hour
609-924-6269
Porta Via has been a popular caterer in the Princeton area and offers catering using all-natural ingredients for Italian sandwiches, organic salads and specialties. Order from our Princeton catering company to offer delicious food crafted with all-natural ingredients for guests at your next meeting, bridal party, baby shower, wedding, a birthday party, a corporate event or get together. Porta Via specializes in creating menu items that are natural and organic, while tailoring to client needs and desires across the state of New Jersey.
We proudly offer ALL NATURAL Italian Sandwiches, ORGANIC Salads and Specialties AND NOW OUR “OSTERIA” PIZZA… in a casual environment for a quick spuntino (meal) on the go! Now offering delivery as well!
609- 683-9700
Trattoria Procaccini offers a warm, inviting taste of our family’s favorite meals from Italy, in our kitchen. Using natural, organic ingredients, we cook delicious Italian dishes, with specials based on the season, using goods from local merchants and growers. A delightful array of pizza, fresh salads, handmade pastas, Italian specialties, soups and fresh baked bread make Trattoria the spot in Princeton to get away from the regular and enjoy a plate, just like Nonna made for us, in the comfort of our home away from home.
609-397-8400
Tavola Rustica, which means the Rustic Table, is the pure essence of this Italian eatery. A place where many stories are told about our ancestors and even though they may have been poor, they were happy. This concept of Cucina Povera (poor kitchen)—a style of cooking that can be found in every society is all about making great food with simple and whatever available ingredients from the kitchen, forest, farm, ocean, etc. These simple, flavorful, and hearty dishes recreated for this menu will make you feel the love of family and friends. This is how our founder was raised and now he wants to share them with you—welcome around our Tavola Rustica.
609-49PROOF (497-7663)
At Proof, baking pizza is both an art and a science. Our menu is rooted in seasonality, using many fresh, local vegetables and herbs in peak season to showcase vibrant colors and crisp refreshing flavors. Whether you are seeking traditional, cheesy New York-style pizza, farmstead-inspired vegan pies, or thoughtfully-sourced salads, there is something for everyone. Just steps from the Princeton University campus, Proof offers the perfect blend of fine food in a casual neighborhood setting.
609-924-1707
At The Perch at Peacock Inn, each meal is a celebration of community-driven produce and thoughtfully-sourced ingredients. We are continually inspired by our area's hardworking farmers and by the myriad possibilities of seasonality. Our menu transforms fresh, local ingredients into refined, accessible interpretations of regional American cuisine. The Perch is located in the heart of downtown Princeton and just walking distance to Princeton University
215-493-3800
The Yardley Inn Restaurant & Bar, nestled along the Delaware River, is known for its contemporary American cuisine. Menus incorporate the highest quality products and local seasonal ingredients, including dairy, chicken, and pork, as well as their river-side garden-grown vegetables and herbs, to instill a unique flavor in traditional favorites. This inn is set in a Revolutionary-era building that has served as an inn since 1832. Dining rooms offer a warm ambiance and fabulous waterfront views, while the patio provides comfortable outdoor seating surrounded by nature. The Yardley is the perfect setting for private parties and special events for up to 90 people. Nestled along the Delaware River in beautiful Bucks County, PA, the Yardley Inn is a great place to enjoy waterside dining near Philadelphia.
215-493-3634
The Washington Crossing Inn's traditional colonial-style structure, featuring a faithfully preserved 1817 home, provides an elegant backdrop for your most celebrated occasions. Ideal for business lunches or dinners with family and friends, afternoon and evening dining at Washington Crossing Inn offers a relaxing atmosphere, scenic views, and a seasonal menu created by our Executive Chef. We use the freshest ingredients available to create intense, flavorful continental cuisine with an American flair. The warm glow of our numerous fireplaces, classic yet cozy atmosphere, picturesque gardens and fountains in our Secret Garden, and Garden Patio Bar areas offer the perfect setting for everything from your exchange of vows to hosting an unforgettable reception under the stars. Tea Time offers a delectable assortment of sweets, savories, and seasonal tea selections seven days a week.
Eno Terra Restaurant and Enoteca
609-497-1777
Eno Terra is founded on the principles of regionalism and seasonality drawing from local farmers, fisherman, grass fed beef and poultry producers and three season harvests from our Eno Terra Canal farm. We’ve created an enhanced Enoteca style menu, to complement our Farm to Table multi-course format. Taken from the Greek ‘Enotria’ meaning ‘land of vines,’ Eno Terra is committed to local, seasonal and artisanal food and wine. Our menu, Italian in sensibility and technique, is both adventuresome and inviting.
609-252-9680
At Mediterra, we start with what’s most important: your comfort, enjoyment and pleasure. We are fully committed to making your visit as memorable as possible. Our concept is simple: Tap into the extraordinary cuisine of the nearly 2 dozen cultures surrounding the Mediterranean…add extra emphasis to Italian and Spanish…pair our largely locally sourced ingredients with an ever-changing but always superb collection of fine and affordable wine…and nurture a staff of restaurant professionals who will treat you as the valued guest that you are.
609-921-1974
Welcome back to Teresa's Pizza and Wine Bar…where every detail from the olive oil, to the wine, form the basil to the artwork, is in keeping with our mother’s sensibility; that every guest feels that “this visit” is the best one yet. In a neighborhood trattoria-style atmosphere, Teresa's Pizza/Wine Bar, named after our mother Teresa Azario Momo, features simple Italian-inspired fare; unsurpassed seasonal pasta dishes and pizzettes. All of our baked goods are made fresh daily at our bakery, the Terra Momo Bread Company.
609-924-4009
Opening Second Location in Pennington @15 West Delaware Street
Our passion for great bread lies at the core of our culinary ethos at Terra Momo and is what we strive to perfect at Terra Momo Bread Company each and every day. In 1982, for the original Teresa's, Carlo and Raoul traveled over an hour each way to to pick up their order of pane artigianale, artisanal bread. In 1998, Witherspoon Bread Company was opened and immediately became a must visit in the Princeton food scene. The new millennium brought a name change to Terra Momo Bread Company, but the spirit of the continuous search for great bread continues to this day. Special flour, time-tested recipes and slow fermentation, along with the skilled hands of our bakers, are the key to creating that elusive "perfect" bread. Simple, yes, but certainly not easy... We have moved our bakery to Pennington but our mission remains constant; to produce the finest breads, focaccia and croissants in central New Jersey.
Alchemist & Barrister Restaurant And Pub
609-924-5555
A landmark and a legend, The Alchemist & Barrister Restaurant & Pub is often called the "Cheers of Princeton." Conveniently set in an historic building at 28 Witherspoon Street in the heart of Princeton, the "A&B" is the favorite gathering place for residents and visitors in search of an authentic Princeton experience, plus good food, drink, and fellowship. Students, faculty, executives, university alumni, shoppers, theatergoers, and travelers all find a welcome at this convivial spot.
The international menu spans American, Italian, Mexican, Irish and Asian dishes. Enjoy a hearty sandwich or bar snack, a complete dinner or what's rightly known as "the best burger in town." The Alchemist & Barrister offers a full bar featuring 40 beers on tap along with well-priced wines and specialty cocktails!
609- 737-6900
Mizuki Asian Bistro offers both fresh sushi and contemporary Asian fusion to satisfy all customers from East to West. We are committed to our customers on preparing a wide variety of palatable and creative dishes, staffing a team of talented and professional individuals, and providing a friendly and safe atmosphere to enhance your unforgettable dining experience. Please visit our website at www.mizukibistro.com for hours of operation, menu, pictures, and more. Your casual outing or celebrated events, you are always welcome at Mizuki. We cater and offer private party rooms. We will look forward to see YOU at Mizuki Asian Bistro, home of fresh sushi!
Now serving Wine, Beer & Sake!
609-436-7891
The Meeting House is a restaurant and bar offering simple American cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients. The bar offers a seasonal cocktail menu, locally brewed beers and well-curated list of new- and old-world wines. The owners, husband and wife and Princeton residents Amar Gautam and Amanda Maher, set out to create their favorite place—a place where they could dine out with friends one night and enjoy a lively family meal with their three young kids the next.
Only a hop, skip, and jump from downtown Princeton, we are currently taking reservations for dinner and brunch on weekends or just come by for some drinks and something delicious off our bar menu!
Now open for lunch on Fridays. Starting in October, lunch served Tues - Fri. Closed Mondays
609-730-1010
Emily's Cafe and Catering specializes in full service, fine catering for all occasions, and is the exclusive Mountain Lakes House Caterer. Inquire with the Emily's Catering Team about unique local wedding venues, private in home parties, and corporate lunches or cocktail receptions. Chef/Owner and Culinary Institute of America graduate James Matticoli offers a wide variety of menus that change seasonally and often feature local organic produce. The full spectrum of menus are online at emilyscafe.com. Emily's services clients with all-inclusive event planning, a detail oriented, personal approach to menu design and party set up. Professional, experienced catering staff, deliciously memorable food and creative presentation create events to buzz about! Located on North Main St. in Pennington, the cafe offers a casual, bistro style menu that includes two soups daily, quiche, salad, panini on house made focaccia bread and much more! Private Parties welcome.
646-236-0605
Shelley’s Table is a place where people learn how to cook and enjoy the fruits of their labor together in a relaxed, convivial atmosphere. Shelley Wiseman, cookbook author and former Gourmet Magazine Travel Food Editor, organizes travel adventures with foreign culinary experts, with current trips to the Loire Valley, France in June and September, and Oaxaca, Mexico in January 2024. Shelley’s Table is a fun place to learn international cooking with an emphasis on fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. She teaches at several locations in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Go to www.ShelleysTable.com for more information on upcoming opportunities.
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917-653-2220
taim means tasty, which perfectly describes our made-from-scratch bowls, pitas, and salads. In the taim kitchen, we make everything in-house daily with the freshest produce, herbs and spices. We create delicious balanced dishes you can customize just the way you like it. Get whatever you're craving in-store dining, takeout, curbside pick-up and delivery. Try our kid's meal, family meal or catering, where there is something delicious for everyone (vegan, vegetarian & gluten-free items). Order on https://taimkitchen.com and join our rewards program to automatically get $5 off your next meal, keep earning $10 for every $100 you spend, a birthday entree, and other surprise rewards. Crave better.
