New Jersey, United States Food Guide: 10 Bar food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Plainsboro

April 9, 2020 Tynisha Seiler

Find out what Bar restaurants to try in Plainsboro. Plainsboro Township is a township in Middlesex County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 22,999, reflecting an increase of 2,784 (+13.8%) from the 20,215 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 6,002 (+42.2%) from the 14,213 counted in the 1990 Census.
Restaurants in Plainsboro

10. Rocky Hill Inn

137 Washington St, Rocky Hill, NJ 08553-1034 American, Gastropub, Bar, International Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Fr [email protected] +1 609-683-8930 http://www.rockyhilltavern.com
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4 based on 160 reviews

Rocky Hill Inn

A gastro-pub starts with the elements of a classic pub and then blends in gourmet food. RHI elevates these basic ingredients to a new level. The result is a casual-yet-refined atmosphere that welcomes craft beer aficionados, wine connoisseurs, foodies, an

Reviewed By alf99

This is a good local restaurant/pub with a dedicated following. I've eaten there numerous times over the years. One of these days I would love to try their famous burgers, BUT they refuse to stock gluten-free rolls in spite of wait staff telling me they get requests every day for GF rolls and have told management as such. Burgers don't taste the same without a roll, so I have yet to have one. Note to management: Shoprite is 1/2 mile down the road -- go buy a package of GF rolls for goodness sake.Lack of GF rolls aside, the food is tasty and the wait staff accommodating. They have salmon and other options for GF folks. The restaurant itself is VERY noisy inside, but there is a small patio outside that is pleasant and quieter. Heat lamps outside in the transition seasons would be a wonderful addition. There is optional free valet parking (Thurs-Sat, I think) for those who want it, but there is usually parking on the street for those who eschew valets.For beer enthusiasts, you'll love the selection. All in all, a good, solid local restaurant.

9. Barley's Pub

100 College Rd E Princeton Marriott at Forrestal, Princeton, NJ 08540-6613 Bar, Pub Lunch, Dinner Seating, Wheelchair Accessible +1 609-452-7800 http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/TTNDF&scid=d42e66eb-35c2-4d9c-9219-ae39f3a2ca9f
Barley's Pub

Barley’s Pub serves scrumptious lunch and dinner with burgers, salads, sandwiches and specialty drinks. One of the casual Princeton University restaurants within our Forrestal Village hotel, it’s the perfect venue for unwinding after a long day.

Reviewed By karaf874

the food was just okay and they had a limited selection, but they make up for it in staff friendliness. We like this place and it was convenient so we could have a drink or two with dinner since it is in the lobby of the hotel. The drink menu is ok-the food selection is decent and the food is average. (not bad, not great) the staff was wonderful. Every member of the staff was friendly , attentive and helpful.

8. The Dinky Bar & Kitchen

94 University Pl, Princeton, NJ 08540-5116 American, Bar, Pub Dinner, Lunch Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Table Service, Television [email protected] +1 609-423-2188 http://dinkybarandkitchen.com
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4 based on 55 reviews

The Dinky Bar & Kitchen

The Dinky Bar & Kitchen is a neighborhood gathering place offering craft beer, unique cocktails and small production wines. Featuring ingredient-driven, locally sourced snacks and small plates, we are open seven days a week and feature a seasonal outdoor

Reviewed By Lambie1

It’s always a fun and relaxing time here. Their bar food far surpasses the norm plus they offer vegetarian/vegan options. Somehow their soft pretzel is the best pretzel you will ever have. Try it and see for yourself. Their homemade soups are delicious and filling (tomato bisque, cauliflower purée). The vegetarian nachos are really good and feature pumpkin seed mole, smoked tofu and pomegranate salsa. A definite win. Their craft cocktails are phenomenal, too. Friendly, unhurried service in a historic train station. What’s not to like?

7. Winberies Princeton

One Palmer Square, Princeton, NJ 08542-3718 American, Bar, Pub Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks Reservations, Seating, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Table Service, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible [email protected] +1 609-921-0700 http://princeton.winberies.com
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4 based on 308 reviews

Winberies Princeton

Winberie’s offers a comfortable, casual dining experience where the richness of true American flavors blend with the quality of a classic neighborhood restaurant. Our authentic small plates, house-made specialties, small batch liquors and extensive craft

Reviewed By 212gemmab

This is a place no one can miss when visiting Princeton, NJ. In fact, I have been returning to Winberie's since 1988. This place represents classical American Food to me, the place is vibrant, right in front of the University's main entrance and in the heart of the city Palmer Square). This time though, we have had an unpleasant service experience, it was a rainy evening outside and we were looking for a cozy place to be. The bad service was a shocking surprise to me, because although the huge turnover of the restaurant the service is generally quite nice. I decided to share my disappointment through their website so I have dropped an e-mail to Mr. Cole (Area Manager) the same evening and the next morning I had a proper answer in my mailbox offering me the chance to talk further about the issue. The way Mr. Cole tackled the issue showed me his professionalism and interest in guest satisfaction and had erased completely my only bad service experience in 32 years. Good job Mr. Cole, you are an asset to the company. See you next time!

6. Triumph Brewing Company of Princeton

138 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08542-7011 American, Bar, Pub Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Takeout, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music +1 609-924-7855 http://www.triumphbrewing.com/
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4 based on 587 reviews

Triumph Brewing Company of Princeton

Reviewed By patsyrib

First off, what r those fries they make? I’ve never heard about “pommes anna” before. They r freaking delicious!!! That was the highlight of our lunch.Apart from the sliders, everything we ordered was fantastic. My honey balsamic eggplant was out of this world! My hubby loved his buttermilk chicken sandwich and my friend enjoyed her steak frites (that’s how we all tried the pommes anna). We also got hummus as an app. Delishh too!Beer was great, despite the fact that mine wasn’t cold enough. I really liked this place. Would come back for sure.

5. Forrestal Grille

900 Scudders Mill Rd In the Crowne Plaza, Plainsboro, NJ 08536-1607 Bar, Pub Breakfast, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service +1 609-936-4200 http://www.princetoncp.com/dining/forrestal-grille-en.html
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3 based on 21 reviews

Forrestal Grille

Reviewed By Wayne-Librarian

We enjoyed the breakfast buffet on a previous stay at the Crown Plaza. We were ready for some wine and supper and didn't want to drive, so...this was an easy choice. Succinctly: good service, clam chowder had lots of clams and too much celery, Caesar salad was ordinary, kale salad had creative elements that the dressing betrayed, lettuce wraps are best forgotten, Philly cheese steak was a very pleasant surprise, and the double chocolate mousse was over the top. The room is pleasant and the walls of windows look out on greenery and water. There are no bad tables. This is a hotel restaurant and better than most of the dwindling survivors of this ilk.

4. Caddyshack Bar and Grill

70 Hunters Glen Dr, Plainsboro, NJ 08536-2852 Bar, Pub, American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service +1 609-799-9626 https://www.facebook.com/caddyshack.plainsboro/?_ft_=top_level_post_id.442381792772333%3Atl_objid.442381792772333%3Athid.229253307418517%3A306061129499414%3A69%3A0%3A1496300399%3A-3778166961608686511&__tn__=C
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4 based on 19 reviews

Caddyshack Bar and Grill

Reviewed By Bill_From_Jersey

The bar stools are older and all seem to have seats that are bent a bit, giving you the feeling you are going to slide down. Bartender was pleasant, food was okay, but nothing more. The dining area felt more like a cafeteria area with the exception of the one wall with the fireplace (that was not on at the time). I am glad we went, but will not visit again unless I hear something has changed for the better.

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3. Seasons 52

3535 US Highway 1, Princeton, NJ 08540-5903 American, Bar Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +1 609-799-2152 http://www.seasons52.com/locations/nj/princeton/princeton/4532
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4 based on 432 reviews

Seasons 52

Reviewed By Joan88

Fantastic menu! Huge number of choices. Great lunch specials of half flatbread and soup. Amazing avocado toast and salads! Crazy cute desserts for three dollars were a steal! Sat at a booth and talked the afternoon away! Truly special food! Highly recommend! Hope to return soon!

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2. Witherspoon Grill

57 Witherspoon St, Princeton, NJ 08542-3225 American, Bar Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music [email protected] +1 609-924-6011 http://www.witherspoongrill.com
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4 based on 588 reviews

Witherspoon Grill

Reviewed By creativecrew

One point of aggression that I found very frustrating is that we intentionally met at 5 PM to enjoy their reasonably priced happy hour and still we treating 9 guests to dinner with our table reservation—so they knew they would make their money from us. But the waiter refused to serve us the Happy Hour drink specials at our table and said it was for bar service only. We said okay—we’ll order our 3 drinks at the bar but want to bring them to the table since we are hosting six guests and want to be at our table when they arrive. The waiter said that would not be allowed. If the drink is ordered at the bar it must be consumed at the bar, not taken to a dining table. So then he proceeded to talk my colleagues into expensive glasses of wine from the non-Happy Hour menu. In a spirit of priests, I waited until Happy Hour was over before ordering my full price wine. UGH!The food was okay. The tuna avocado martini smelled fishy and a few of our guests tried a bite but that appetizer went pretty much uneaten. The bread was a decent sourdough, but when the basket ran out no one refilled it. That said, my entree of beef short ribs was fantastic! Heavy with the mashed potatoes, but really tender, not fatty, and super flavorful. So a 2 for service and a 4 for food—quality varied by what people ordered.

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1. Salt Creek Grille - Princeton

1 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540-5782 American, Bar, Grill Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks Takeout, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Live Music, Jazz Bar +1 609-419-4200 http://www.saltcreekgrille.com/princeton.asp
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4 based on 471 reviews

Salt Creek Grille - Princeton

Reviewed By Cynthia A

Took my daughter and her boyfriend out to dinner. We were greeted well and shown to our table immediately; had made a reservation a few days ahead. The restuarant wasn't crowded and service was good. We all had the coffee encrusted steak at my daughter's suggestion. She had it during a previous visit and raved. Well turned out the steak was worth the price; enjoyed it tremendously. Atmosphere is fine if you have good company, otherwise a bit boring. But may have live music on the weekend, not sure. They do have a lovely double fireplace which can be utilized from the outside front area; nice for a few friends to gather in the fall for tapas or drinks.

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