50 Best American Restaurants near Pennington

“Wildflowers II recently catered an event for me and my family. The quality and amount of food was outstanding! Everything was super delicious and the owner, Jacqui, was super helpful in planning a menu to satisfy everyone pallet from great meat dishes to the penne vodka which was the hit of food selections. I've also eaten at the restaurant and cooks and staff are wonderful. Great place near Pennington Circle and easy to get to as it right off I95. Thank You Jacqui and Staff for everything!!! 🥰🥗🍝🍽“

“We had a delightful dinner this evening. Our waitress, Kayley M., was personable, informative, and upbeat. She is a gem who made our evening most enjoyable.“

“I am very pleased every time I’ve come here in the last few months. We get seated right away and the food comes out pretty quickly. However, the five stars really goes for the people that work there. They are so friendly which is saying much now a days in the restaurant industry. They have a great attitude, very respectful and just seem to enjoy working together. Keep it Hamilton Applebees team!!!“

“Great breakfast and friendly staff.“

“Quite simply The Blue Bottle has the best cuisine of any restaurant in the area that I live. And there are quite a few good ones. The only problem I have with them most often is getting a reservation on the weekend. I also have a problem managing culinary heat [a physical rather than a gastronomic one] and I wish I could tolerate more of it in some of their creations. I really recommend the place.“

“Had dinner here tonight. My husband and I agree that it was one of the best dinners we have had in a very long time. Service was amazing. Even the hostess was walking around helping! Also the banana cream pie was unbelievable!!!“

“What a great local restaurant in Lawrenceville NJ. Service, atmosphere and especially the food were outstanding. The scallops risotto and Griggstown Brick Chicken were absolutely delicious. You won’t go wrong giving Acacia a try.“

“Had dinner tonight.. Edamame ham soup was delicious! Cauliflower steak with pesto, corn and tomato was literally outstanding. Reasonable pricing for glasses of wine. David was a great and fun waiter 😊😊😊😊“

“Great, relaxed lunch with DELICIOUS sandwiches/home-made bread...and let's talk about the desserts! What a great spot.“

“Best staff and fresh food!“

“Had the 4course thanksgiving dinner here today. Great menu choices at a fair price. The food was delicious, the portions were generous. The service was outstanding , the staff was friendly. We will definitely be back.“

“First time going there and I loved it. Only thing was Canadian bacon was a little overcooked. Place was clean and cozy. Reminds me of a truck stop which I suggested to a nearby customer. Alana was amazing and patient. Love the prices and the hospitality. I also like the slot machines even though I lost ?. The French toast was filling and plentiful. I will definitely will return. Jersey future customer here .?“

“I had my boyfriend’s surprise birthday party here and it was fantastic! The food and staff were both impressive!“

“Tried Cosmos again for the 3rd time. Was really good. We both had an item that most people don't eat at a so called "pizza" restaurant. Salmon. Have to say it was really good. Good piece, nice size and tasted really good. Will definitely go back.“

“Sat outside, upstairs rooftop. It was lovely. Service was attentive but not overbearing Both had tuna appetizer- nice portion, tuna was fresh. We also ordered the sea scallops and bolognese. Both excellent and nice portions. Too full for dessert. Hidden Gem - will go back“

“I would highly recommend Winberie's! my husband and I went for the first time today to have some lunch. The Executive Chef, Steve Fitch, was so awesome! My husband has a laundry list of food allergies and Steve came out to offer alterations he could make to the menu items to accommodate us. Everyone there was so friendly and the cocktail and food we had was all fresh and delicious. I could have the parmesan tomato soup everyday for the rest of my life and be happy, it was the best I have ever had. Thank you for a great lunch experience, we will definitely be back!“

“Had a great lunch there yesterday with the kids. Everyone was so friendly and they were so accommodating to my seven year old with autism. Their kindness will not be forgotten and we’ll be returning not just for the good food but for the warm welcome.“

“Outstanding. a real fantastic place in Princeton, NJ city centre. Refined, nice people, fantastic food, outstanding wine list, umbeatable cocktails. simply perfect“

“I truly enjoyed the food.“

“Had a turkey club sandwich with chips. Enjoyed the food at a reasonable price in vibrant ambience. Will certainly return.“

“Great quality, well presented food in an upscale, but unassuming environment. Perfect for lunch with friends, colleagues, or a date night!

As a vegan, the variety of dishes to choose from was a relative rarity and greatly appreciated! I had the sweet potato and bean chilli which was really tasty, well balanced, gorgeously presented, hearty - the perfect dish for autumn. The plant based dishes were so well designed that my colleagues, both of whom eat meat, opted for vegan meals too!

The farm to table concept is fabulous and the quality of ingredients is noticeable on the first bite. Each staff member we had the pleasure of interacting with was lovely, and the service was excellent throughout.

Thank you Agricola team!“

“Never knew this place existed. Happened to be parked there to go in 7/11 when I saw this place.
Friendly when you come in.. prices are pretty good. The chicken was fried crispy and moist. Wasn't dry at all. Chicken seasoned to perfection!
And the French Fries was delicious ?
I will definitely revisit and try something else.
Meal order was chicken and fries!!“

“This Applebee place is awesome and is one of the best restaurants around here in Princeton Junction in terms of food quality, pricing and services. I have been coming here since last 8-10 years and must admit that quality of food and services has been improving with time. Thanks to Shannon and every other staff/servers here!!!“

“Wasn’t a fan of the establishment under previous ownership. Went to today for breakfast knowing it was redone with the new owners. WOWZA! So much cleaner! Nothing was sticky or filthy! Pricing seems fair (even with add-ons), and food was tasty. however the bussers (is that what they are still called??) were FABULOUS. The young lady was great to know when I said a child was in the mix she just brought coloring items, and the young man was always making sure to refill coffee or clear dirty dishes. Looking forward to going back to try lunch and enjoying more breakfast noms in the future!“

“All the food I order is delish, try it you'll like it, for sure.“

“Seasons52 Princeton food is delicious and varied as its name implies. Service is excellent as is its atmosphere.Managers, hostest,servers and staff are hands on, knowledgable,friendly and accommodating.Highly recommended.“

“We’ve come for the weekend bands several times recently. Music can sometimes be a little loud but that’s okay! Great food and waitstaff.“

“Nubia (manager) and her staff are lovely and the flavors/variety are impressive! It’s great to have a place like this on campus - a nice mix of faculty/staff and students use this for lunch. It’s a mix of buffet style with a formal dining room experience (wait staff for drinks and busking the tables). Nubia really makes you feel at home! Go check it out. All for about $10!“

“🍺Great food and beer selection“

“We went for Christmas and had a 5 star experience. The service and food were excellent. Our server Adam was so personable. The atmosphere was the best part. It was warm and cozy, decorated beautifully, and so fun! I even met George Washington after he crossed the Delaware.“

“Enjoyed a wonderful Birthday lunch with my husband. Thanks so much. Great food and service.“

“We went to dine with this rag tag restaurant and the experience was awful. The waitress had no teeth and asked my son for his? At first we thought “hey maybe they are joking” then all of a sudden. They lady grabbed his front bicuspid. Needless to say - at that point we were concerned. Because we had a long day we were still hungry. So we stuck around. The next thing you know. The toothless individual brought another toothless friend and tried to get my tooth as well. At that point. We know. Time to get out of here. We were cooked. Unlike the food at this gross place.“

“Celebrating 3 birthdays at Roots Ocean Prime with 8 people. Everyone loved their entrees (steaks ) which were cooked perfectly. Sides were tasty and enjoyed by everyone. Great wine list. Appreciated the wine recommendation by our server. Our server, Rachel, was excellent. The birthday desserts were the hit of the dinner! Thank you Roots Ocean Prime for making the birthday celebration extra special!“

“Fantastic Nassau burger … great atmosphere.“

“First time there with my sister and my wife... I will DEFINITELY return to sample something else on the menu... The mussels and linguini in white sauce was PERFECT!!“

“our server Gianna was the best server I’ve ever had. she should get a raise because she’s super nice and funny. she made the experience really good and we want to come again“

“Delicious food and great service“

“This was our first visit to the Brookwood Café. It is absolutely amazing. We spoke to one of the owners and she was so kind enough to let us sample the soup. Food is excellent! So happy we found this little gem.“

“Group of 6 met for lunch. Almost drove by. Could use a better sign. Comfortable small sports bar atmosphere. Very good service and the servings of food were large. You will not leave hungry and will most likely bring some home. First time there and we will definitely return.“

“This was the first time we have been here. The food was great and the staff was so nice. I highly recommend“

“We 🩷 First!! It’s a place where the staff is amazing & have become “framily”, it’s a place where you always feel welcome and there are always familiar faces & smiles to greet you, its a place that’s become our “go to”, it’s a place we go for “good food” (can’t get enough of their grilled salmon!)… it’s just a great place to be for so many reasons!“

“Great Food. Great Staff. Highly recommended“

“beautiful place to play. Course is in great condition and it gets a lot of play. hopefully they do night golf this year.“

“This place is awesome and you really have to go there to see their Christmas decorations. It’s like Buddy The Elf showed up one day. Only thing missing is a Lego model of the diner inside the diner itself.“

“Meatheadz has the absolute best cheesesteak anywhere!! The service is fast and friendly and I've never been disappointed by this amazing establishment!“

“If you’re looking for a great fast-casual restaurant chain, I recommend Mission BBQ in Fairless Hills!

From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and an incredibly friendly atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious- perfectly smoked meats, flavorful sides, and everything served fresh and hot. It’s clear they take pride in what they do.

What really stood out, though, was the staff. Everyone was so welcoming and attentive, especially Henry. He went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable, even insisting that we not worry about cleaning up after our very messy baby- something any parent can appreciate! His kindness and helpfulness made our visit that much better. We’ll definitely be back!“