New American Restaurants near Trenton, NJ

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

“I’ve joined The Lobby Club and meet clients and colleagues there weekly. Food, staff, and ambiance are spot-on! I would highly recommend this private club.“

“I just want to brag on this place. I’ve frequently visit 1911 in Trenton with my co-workers from the state. Nice vibe good food. I’ve recently visited the Willingboro location same good food and Vibe, However the customer service I receive from the manager Sharif was outstanding Sharif went above and beyond, and I will definitely be a regular.“

“Love the food and how it looks now , clean and good service. new owner is doing a very good job.“

“Had a really great time at Astronomy on Tap. My team tied first in the trivia (which we didn’t know was a part of the evening). We all left wanting to return for more events.
My margarita and fish tacos were good. Small beer selection. No drafts.“

“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 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.“

“Fresh is literally their name. Never tasted so good to eat healthy outside. Service is always good and they're super helpful. I take all of my friends here even if they're not members of the gym to at least eat lunch here. Blackened chicken fusion fire sauce and spicy guacamole is my favorite.“

“Wasn't as impressed as I thought I would be. Seafood tower the best part of this $300 meal for 3. Their mussels were good, but had better. Their red fish was delicious. Their keylime pie went in the garbage. Our salads came after the meal, Ceasars with bread crumbs no croutons and definitely no anchovy, which i find odd for a seafood place. I dine out quite a bit, this was mediocre at best. Wont be going back. Would consider it if they had a liquor license just for the tower.“

“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)“

“🍺Great food and beer selection“

“Great breakfast and friendly staff.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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 had lunch yesterday with two friends. it's been ages since we've seen each other and it was a wonderful time. one gal had breakfast, one had a pasta and salmon dish and I had the chicken Waldorf. Each of us had nothing but great things to say. my Chicken salad in particular was perfectly chopped and the cranberry, nut and seasonings were delightful! Our server was attentive and yet let us talk and babble on. we were never rushed or hurried along. Did I mention how delicious the Sandwich (and fries) were??😍“

“Best staff and fresh food!“

“Was at a fundraiser, it was a good experience.“

“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.“

“Has really good drinks, food and atmosphere. Can't beat that!“

“My server was awesome and told me that the duck confit flatbread was amazing, and it was. Great lunch spot, or just spot in general. A bit pricey but you can find menu items under 20 pretty easily. Great drinks, too. And free WiFi helps...

Update: returned again, have been many times and im always impressed. Brought my parents and sister this time and everyone loved their food. So good!!“

“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!“

“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🍹🍰“

“Ended up stopping in after the original place I wanted to try was closed. Chicken was moist on the inside and crispy on the outside ladies behind the counter were exceptionally polite I would recommend this place for a quick grab a chicken this is not a place that you want you can sit down and eat in“

“Josh the waiter was outstanding. He was very attentive, we had a party of 20 people and he was able to handle everything alone. He made sure everything was on point. Great service!!!!“

“I passed by there, and well, the aroma of chicken attracts me... I had some coupons there and I said why not... wonderful, and clean place, my Hispanic people are very friendly... cheers to them and thank you for being there... serving our community...in gastronomy...“

“Great atmosphere. We’ll definitely comeback.“

“Good food and good service“

“First time here. Food was delicious- highly recommend the 3 dip appetizer.“

“The Pines is our favorite place to land after work, or weekday lunch, or game day! The food is fantastic and the excellent servers make every visit that much more fun. Occasional live music is a bonus!“

“Under new management but still welcoming! My family has been patronizing Kasdon’s since 1972. We have never been disappointed w/ the menu, staff or atmosphere. [Love the staff] It’s still our go to place when we’re looking for a comfortable place for a bite or takeout. [Try the pizza] Even though it is under new management it still has maintained that atmosphere that makes you feel welcome anytime you walk in.“

“Wonderful, Wonderful & Wonderful!“

“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!“

“Great food, terrific service.“

“Great Food, Faith is the Best!“

“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.“

“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!“