30 Best American Restaurants in Princeton

“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.“

“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!“

“We visited for dinner on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend so it was busy (as was all of Princeton). However, the grin of house service was great … friendly and efficient and although lots of people jostling near the door we were pleasantly greeted and shown to our table. \nOur waitress was lovely and looked after us very well (Helen I think). The food was delicious and a nicely diverse menu. \nNice selection of wines (quite expensive). \nDefinitely worth a visit. Best to book.\nOh, and it can get quite loud so if you want a slightly quieter surrounding, downstairs might be better.“

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

“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.“

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

“As you can see from the photo everything was GREAT. (Couldn’t finish the burger cause we over ate, but definitely took that home.) we order the honey soy wings to start they were impeccably crispy and tasted amazing. Our main dishes were the Korean burger with sweet potato fries & the gochujang pasta. Wasn’t sure what to really expect from them but I’m glad I took the risk because it was probably the best meal I had all week haha. Our friend order some type of beef short rib dish on bed of mashed potatoes I believe that I tried and it was very decadent and if that’s your thing then you won’t be disappointed. To finish we ordered some boba teas to go and that was the perfect cherry on top to our meal. Will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu. It was really refreshing to find a restaurant that was so consistent from the waiting staff to the final product. Thanks for giving us a lovely night. (Side note: It’s BYOB)“

“Delicious food and great 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!“

“I had a great experience at Iron & Ivy! I loveeeee going to hotel restaurants! I feel like I'm on a sense of vacation even though I'm not staying over! When you walk into Iron & Ivy, you're greeted by a beautiful fireplace and bright, stocked bar! The hostess was so sweet and recommended amazing menu options! We started off with the quesadillas and the bourbon bbq wings! When I tell you, the quesadillas were top 5 all time, they are TOP 5! They didn't fall apart and were toasted to perfection as well as loaded with shrimp and cheese and beans and corn! It was PHENOMENAL! For dinner we ordered the Grilled Flat Iron Steak and the Spinach & Roasted Garlic Tortellini! The veggies were so delicious and it was a huge portion that I was able to bring home for lunch the next day! For drinks, you couldn't go wrong with the dirty martini, the very berry martini and the Soccer Mom Lemonade! It was a great night overall and they have a huge inside / outside dining area! Highly recommend checking out Iron & Ivy and make sure you order the quesadillas because they are LIFE CHANGING!“

“Fantastic Nassau burger … great atmosphere.“

“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“

“Amazing experience at the Witherspoon Grill tonight! Our waiter was awesome and their patio is dog friendly! Food was soooo good! We will return!!“

“Great food drinks and atmosphere. First time here with friends and family. I will def come again soon!!“

“Great atmosphere. We’ll definitely comeback.“

“Just recently visited for the first time....my daughter treated me for my birthday...great original margarita.....seared tuna steak ....perfectly prepared...Chilean sea bass over creamy rice...looking forward to next time🍹🍰“

“We had not been to the Peacock Inn for years. We sat at the bar and were blown away with the bartender, service and amazing food. I have been disappointed with some of our experience lately but we give the Peacock Inn a 5 star recommendation. Thank you!“

“❤️ always, been visiting since 2018“

“Muy bueno todo, un poco expensive pero bueno 🙂“

“Outdoor patio has transformed this place from a respected dive bar-- with weeknight trivia and karaoke-- to the go-to public house for Riverside parents, Littlebrook parents, and a few graduate departments at Princeton University. Relaxed setting with interesting people. Not to mention beers for as little as $2 (not including tip). Cash only. Figuring out food vending after the departure of Saturn Pizza, but still offers family-friendly American fare. Trivia night and/or karaoke remains a weekly ritual for many.“

“Great place to have a dinner and a good time.“

“Growing up in a large city there were many neighborhood options for a quick meal and a family favorite was the local Chinese restaurant. I was happy to find this spot when I moved to Princeton. It is unpretentious, providing familiar and tasty food at fair prices with quick, no-frills but friendly service.“

“The pancakes were absolutely delicious—perfect texture and super fresh. And the peanut-butter salmon omelet was surprisingly amazing; such a creative and bold flavor combo! The place is clean, the service is fast, and the staff is very friendly. I’ll definitely be coming back“

“The food here is very delicious. I’ve only tried the vegan homemade burger, chicken noodle soup & chicken pot pie soup so far. But everything tastes fresh, service is great and worth the wait! My go to spot for lunch now. It’s just pricey but so good!“

“Heather is spot on when it comes to customer service! She will build an empire and will never fall she just needs to continue positivity and grow with a solid team.“

“I still think about these bagels over a year later. Didn’t even have it fresh at the time as I was working, but it still tasted amazing the next day. I also didn’t pick the bagel and usually, I am selective about what kind, but the order I was given was delicious!!!! I am hoping for more locations around NJ closer to me so I can get them more often! I also love the fun looking bagels as well!“

“This place reminds me of Rutgers grease trucks or Cherry Valley in LI.

Think greasy spoon hoagies - so you know what territory of "sandwich" you're getting into.

We got the Sanchez (chicken, mozz sticks and I opted for no fries) and the cheesesteak (not like the real Philly cheesesteak but still pretty tasty with extra cheese).

Only takeout available, and a half size was plenty enough for us!“