Where to eat American food in Princeton Junction: The Best Restaurants and Bars

July 1, 2020 Esmeralda Fenner

Best American restaurants nearby. Discover the best American food in Princeton Junction. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for American restaurants near you.. Princeton Junction is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within West Windsor Township, in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 2,465.
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10. Pj's Pancake House

154 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08542-7006 American, International Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Table Service, Wheelchair Accessible +1 609-924-1353 http://www.pancakes.com
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4 based on 433 reviews

Reviewed By JResvcs

2nd time here. Very good brunch, eggs benny's, and of course pancakes. Stop by right across from university. Busy during breakfast!!

9. Ruth's Chris Steak House

2 Village Blvd., Princeton, NJ 08540 American, Steakhouse Dinner, Drinks Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Valet Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Highchairs Available, Accepts Credit Cards [email protected] +1 609-452-0041 https://www.ruthschris.com/restaurant-locations/princeton/?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=location_manager_listing
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4 based on 363 reviews

Ruth's Chris Steak House

Ruth's Chris Steak House specializes in serving aged USDA Prime steaks, broiled in a trademark 1800-degree oven and served on a plate heated to 500 degrees to ensure the steak stays "sizzling" hot. To experience fine dining at its best … Just follow the s

Reviewed By Z748ZNscottg

After having enjoyed dinners at many Ruth’s Chris restaurants across the country....this was disappointing. It was a group dinner in a private room. Service was average at best....ended up getting the bottles and pouring our own wines as the staff was inattentive.....ordered a rare filet that came med well....a few of us had that issue with the steaks. Was going to bring it up to the staff, but they took forever to return. A very disappointing night......We truly appreciate your feedback because it helps us improve. This is not at all the experience we aim to provide. So we can learn more, please consider emailing us directly at [email protected] with your contact information, including a phone number. Thank you!

8. Metro North

378 Alexander Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 American, Italian Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service +1 609-454-3121 http://metronorthprinceton.com/
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4 based on 199 reviews

Metro North

Metro North featuring Italian Entrees, Seafood, Grilled Meats, Salads, Burgers, Sandwiches, Appetizers & Pizza. Along with your favorite cocktail,g lass of wine or beer on tap there is something for everyone. Reasonable prices in a casual atmosphere. Loca

Reviewed By ZERO-NONSENSE

METRO NORTH RESTAURANT PRINCETON378 ALEXANDER ROAD PRINCETON NJJUST A TAD OUTSIDE OF "IN-TOWN” PRINCETONBack for yet-another round at Metro North Restaurant just a tad outside of “In-Town” Princeton. Still not a bad choice if you want to avoid the ‘in-town’ congestion and relax in an informal, comfortable, atmosphere; … and, you wish to just, simply, enjoy a place filled with a cheerful, jubilant, crowd, out to enjoy a lively evening. Bring your revel-attitude and join the lively jovial, merry, jolly, environment that is far from subdued. For the price, you do get a reasonably decent portion of whichever choice you pick from a relatively wide tasty menu selection, along with a quite-honorable list of nice, different beers to choose from in many different taste categories. Fun, merriment, lively, decent meal from a decent menu selection; decent-tasting food in a proportionate price range …. Cannot go wrong if you are in that area and, again, choose to bypass the ‘in-town’ hassle. Those are some of the reasons why we choose to return to Metro North on Alexander Road whenever we find ourselves in this area.

7. 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.

6. Agricola Eatery

11 Witherspoon St, Princeton, NJ 08542-3201 American Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Digital Payments, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +1 609-921-2798 http://agricolaeatery.com
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4 based on 715 reviews

Agricola Eatery

We think food is a universal language -- it brings us together and nourishes us. In Latin, "Agricola" means "farmer," which embodies our farm to table spirit and our dedication to community and comfort. There is nothing we enjoy more than gathering old fr

Reviewed By Spiegs1968

Agricola is a farm. To table venue with a very nice atmosphere whether you sit in the bar, open kitchen or one of the more private rooms. Excellent bar, friendly, knowledgeable service and a well curated menu. I enjoyed the pork chop with a tasty, Asian hinted sauce. My wife had a halibut that was slightly over cooked and needed. More. Seasoning but came with a nice accompaniment and was not bad. The stars were our appetizers, a mushroom flatbread and a Spanish octapus with Chorizo. Berry crumble dessert was excellent- price and value not bad, especially considering the location. We would definitely return

5. 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.

4. Jammin' Crepes

20 Nassau St Store a & b, Princeton, NJ 08542-4509 American, Cafe, Healthy Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast Takeout, Free Wifi, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Highchairs Available [email protected] +1 609-924-5387 http://www.jammincrepes.com/
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4 based on 182 reviews

Jammin' Crepes

Reviewed By Carol7236

The crepes at Jammin’ crepes are so delicious and moist. Only the best freshest ingredients the flavor is either sweet or savory.....whatever your choice theyre yummy... you can’t go wrong

3. Olives Deli & Bakery

22 Witherspoon St, Princeton, NJ 08542-3202 American Lunch, Breakfast Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible [email protected] +1 609-921-1569 http://www.olivesprinceton.com/
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4 based on 164 reviews

Olives Deli & Bakery

Reviewed By Joan88

I was excited to go here after reading the reviews. Less excited by far after my breakfast wrap number one. The egg white wrap was healthy...just tasteless. Well...did taste of salt. Should have gone two doors down....would not recommend. Husband enjoyed his huge carrot muffin.

2. Blue Point Grill

258 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08542-4623 American, Seafood Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, BYOB [email protected] +1 609-921-1211 http://www.bluepointgrill.com
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4 based on 844 reviews

Blue Point Grill

Fresh & simply prepared seafood served in a casual atmosphere with a gorgeous patio for warm weather dining.

Reviewed By JoeG63

Dined at this quaint Princeton sea food restaurant with some international colleagues on a Tuesday evening. The sidewalk tables were full so we dined indoors. Food selection of fresh fish was fantastic, as was the service. Many fresh fish were caught literally that day or the day before. They also own the sea food store next to the restaurant. Everything was great as far as the food (** This is a BYOB restaurant) but beware of the indoor seating when this place is packed. It is VERY LOUD to the point that we could not have a conversation across the table. It spoiled our dinner which otherwise was amazing. Please, Please install noise dampers on the walls or ceiling.

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1. 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!

Where to Eat in Princeton Junction: The Best Restaurants and Bars

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