Princeton Cocktails

Chauncey Hotel, Conference Center, and Laurie House

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 new Cbar & Lounge. And festive special events- from outdoor barbecues to elegant receptions-are our specialty. The Solomon Room, Chauncey's main dining room, has expansive windows that look onto tranquil views of the lake, lawn and gardens. The Executive Chef uses local artesian products and produce, fresh herbs from his garden located on the grounds (seasonal). 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 and join us for our version of Happy Hour...we call it "Hungry Hour" and enjoy half price appetizers from the bar menu! Offered Monday - Friday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm.

Roots Ocean Prime

Located on Princeton University's beautiful campus - come dine at Harvest Restaurants fourth Roots location!

Newly opened in the old Cargot location, Roots Ocean Prime serves lunch and dinner with an emphasis on Seafood and Steak. A beautifully decorated space that brings back memories of classic steakhouses - when men were men and martinis were MARTINIS. Generous portions make for wonderful left-overs. Perfect for date night or closing a deal.

Roots Ocean Prime, 98 University Place, Princeton. Monday through Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. 609-772-4934

Brick Farm Tavern

The Brick Farm Tavern offers a truly authentic farm-to-table experience in the heart of Hopewell, NJ. Chef Max Hosey has created lunch, dinner and happy hour menus highlighting flavors from our livestock farm, Double Brook Farm, as well as local growers of produce, grains, foraged edibles and NJ-based Local 130 Seafood. The bar is also a reflection of terroir; using ingredients with house made seasonal cocktails, Troon beer and Sourland Mountain Spirits created on premises, and a variety of wines to suit any palate. Whether you are in the bar, the dining room, at the chef's table or having an event in a private room, the renovated 1800s Tavern farmhouse is an inviting venue to celebrate and connect.

The Peacock Inn

The Peacock Inn, an iconic Princeton landmark under new ownership, is the only boutique hotel and fine dining restaurant in the heart of downtown Princeton and just walking distance to Princeton University. In operation since 1911, The Peacock Inn is a renovated 18th century colonial mansion with a storied history as a gathering place for great minds, including Albert Einstein and F. Scott Fitzgerald. The fine dining restaurant has an extensive, well-curated wine list and a sparkling champagne bar that received a Zagat rating of 26 for food, ambiance and service, and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence three years in a row. New menus feature "American mosaic cooking", with fresh, seasonal ingredients including locally-farmed produce and aquaculture. The Peacock Inn Restaurant is open 7 days a week and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. and daily Afternoon Tea seating's from 2pm - 4pm by reservation.

Mistral

Located in the heart of downtown Princeton, Mistral, with its fast pace and energetic vibe, offers a stunning mix of taste, style and atmosphere.

At Mistral, chef de cuisine Ben Nerenhausen consistently turns out inventive cuisine that's intended to be savored and shared amongst friends. He takes lead from the Earth when developing Mistral's menu, expressing seasonal ingredients in fresh and inventive ways and executes dishes that are as visually inviting as they are delicious. In Spring 2015, New York Magazine's "Grub Street" included Mistral in its piece "103 Beautiful Dishes: The Most Visually Exciting Food in America Right Now," which showcased the 'splendor' and 'eye-popping precision' dispatched by the team.

In May 2015, Mistral expanded its offering to include a full service bar, with a diverse offering of craft beers, wines and cocktails masterminded by the restaurant's lead mixologist, Jamie Dodge.

The Meeting House

Newly opened in Princeton and sure to be a mainstay, 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!

Closed Mondays

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