Roots Ocean Prime

98 University Pl, Princeton
(609) 772-4934

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Thee Frank bennett jr

Great overall experience tonight. Food was amazing, our server Tyler was phenomenal, and the chairs and AC were perfect for a 3 he dinner. Aged ribeye was cooked perfect, the mashed potatoes were silky, and the mac and cheese had cheese all through it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

DANIEL LASKO

Wow 5 star for sure .The food was incredible and the staff is really nice especially our waitress Sofia you made my wife’s 40th birthday celebration incredible and memorable . It’s a must try for sure I can’t wait to go back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Robert Williams

Went for a private party. Food was amazing. The seafood tower stole the show but the steak was simply perfect

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nikkia R

Let’s start by saying the service here is exceptional. I have no complaints, this is solely my experience on taste as I frequent 4-5 star restaurants. I wanted a nice date night for my husband and I that was not too far away. Being here several times it’s the same issue, great service subpar food. The food and drinks are just not that great. It’s not terrible, it just doesn’t leave you feeling “wow”. My husband asked for medium filet minion which came out medium well. He didn’t want to to complain so he ate it. The manager did comp us drinks which was nice. My cowboy ribeye was ok, again nothing spectacular. The drinks are a hit a miss. I asked for a basic Mai tai and the bartenders could not get it right. Again, this is my experience and I’d probably dine here again just not as a first or second choice.

Photos are 12ozfilet
20oz ribeye with blue cheese crust (not crusted as I would have liked)
Baked potato and Mac & cheese

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Samantha

I wanted to love this place so much but the experience was terrible.

The ambiance is beautiful, the staff is tentative, and the presentation of the food is immaculate! The issue was the food itself.

$300+ for the 2 of us and I ended up vomiting in the bathroom before I left.

They give you this crispy and warm croissant bread as soon as you sit down. It is magical and transports you into the world of carbs we all love. The crab cake was also IMMACULATE. Best crab cake I have had in a while. Oysters were also presented nicely, but may be the reason I ended up sick in the bathroom. It tasted fresh and I eat oysters ALL the time, at least twice a month, and have never been sick before.

Now...the Steak...was very chewy. Took me forever to get through some bites. It was seasoned well, and came with a steak sauce that is not good so definitely eat the steak as is! It was delicious in seasoning. What i would normally finish for the portion I packed as leftovers to go. I would assume a resturant known for their steaks and seafood would also be of high quality, but was just very stringy and chewy.

The lobster mac and cheese was okay. Honestly it tastes like a very quick and easy mac and cheese I make at home. Nothing special. Maybe the lobster made me sick? Who knows.

The Brussels sprouts which was reccomend was also just okay. I will say though the amount of bacon they put in there? 10/10.

Ordered a few other apps and sides but nothing to rave about. Its just very simple and nothing astounding or bad. Not impressive for the quality of the resturant.

Their cocktails though are great. I will say they do not have a heavy pour but their drinks are made just right! Ordered multiple rounds and it was made great each and every time.

If you like fine dining, this isnt the place to go. If you like a beautiful resturant with incredible service, this place is top tier. The staff and decor is just incredible. The part that disappoints was the food. Maybe I just didnt order the right food but if everything i got was mid level (minus the crab cake omg that was great) its not worth the money. Better steakhouses are around from Philly to Princeton for the same price. The fact I got sick is the real reason I am shocked. This was the first time I have ever gotten sick at a resturant, but I won't fault them for it. Would I go back? If it was for an event for someone yes, and i would not order a steak. Would i go back on my own? No.

Tracy Shunkwiler

Everything about our experience was lovely. Brandon, our waiter was attentive and personable. The food was delicious and cooked to perfection.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

md riad

premium fine-dining restaurant known for its seafood, steaks, and elegant dining experience. 🐠🥩✨

The menu offers a wide range of freshly prepared seafood dishes, prime cuts of meat, and gourmet sides, often paired with a curated wine selection. 🍷 The restaurant balances a modern yet classy ambiance, making it ideal for romantic dinners, business meetings, or special occasions.

The service is usually professional, attentive, and polished, matching the upscale vibe.

✨ Highlights:

Premium seafood & steakhouse specialties 🥩🐟

Elegant and modern fine-dining ambiance 🍽️

Perfect for dates, business dinners, and celebrations 🎉

Excellent service and curated wine list 🍷

⏰ Best For: Guests looking for a luxury dining experience with ocean-inspired dishes and prime cuts.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Mike N.

Quick stop on the way home. Sat at the bar, had burger sliders and a drink. The food was excellent! Service was also excellent, and they were super friendly!!! Only negative was the bread they give is tasteless. But we will definitely revisit.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Barbara Sanginiti

Love this restaurant. The food is delicious, the service is outstanding and the atmosphere quiet and cozy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Om Chainani

Very accommodating of stroller and high chair

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Eric Lee

Fantastic experience! Steak cooked perfectly! Did not need their house steak sauce, though I tried it on 1 piece and it was really good! But so unnecessary!!! Outback or Longhorn should buy the rights to use it... as their meat usually needs help. Staff was very polite even to guy who walks in, in business casual with a backwards baseball cap on ♥️, ive been sneared at for less in other steak houses. Whenever work brings me back into town, this is my dinner haunt. Thank you so much for giving a rough day, a nice landing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Timothy Vanderhey

Amazing staff, food and atmosphere!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Arindam Sharma

Food is below average...service is decent and has a good steakhouse ambience...

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

Tom Huang

the service was great, the food was very disappointing. we had crabs oscar style as well as a number of steaks. the crabs were very rubbery, the $150 porterhouse was raw when it was supposed to be medium rare. despite following up on goodle reviews, when we emailed about our experience the establishment never replied. i would avoid if looking for quality food, it's mediocre to inedible food at premium nyc prices

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

Mike R

Highly recommend. One of Princeton’s best.

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