Princeton is located in Mercer County, New Jersey. A culturally and historically rich town, Princeton is popular for its prestigious university and other educational institutions. Visitors to the town can partake in the Communiversity, held annually at the Princeton University campus. The event brings together local merchants, food vendors, musicians and other performing artists. Experience the Princeton Symphony Orchestra, the Jazzfest and the 85-acre Princeton Battlefield State Park; then relax and enjoy a fine dining experience at one of the town's upscale restaurants.
Based on a survey done by Opinionatedaboutdining.com, Elements ranked as one of the \"30 most important U.S. restaurants\" in 2010. A contemporary American restaurant, Elements brings to plate fresh, seasonal local ingredients cooked in an innovative style. The ambiance is modern and elegant, with teak, maple and quarry stone interiors along with textured fabrics, diffused lighting and an open layout.
Elements serves brunch, lunch and dinner, and offers a dessert menu and beer, cocktail and wine lists. Fare includes appetizers like Nantucket Bay scallop ceviche, cod croquettes and duck consommé; followed by entrees including fish tacos, pork sandwiches, whole wheat pizzas and buccatini for lunch; and Hudson Valley duck and Australian venison for dinner. Elements is open Monday through Friday for lunch, Sundays for brunch, and every evening for dinner.
Elements
163 Bayard Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-0078
elementsprinceton.com
Located in the heart of downtown Princeton, the Ferry House specializes in innovative French-American cuisine. The New York Times declared Bobby Trigg, the chef/owner as “talented,” and the restaurant has a high ranking of 25 in the Zagat Survey.
The restaurant serves lunch and dinner in a casual-elegant setting. Patrons of the Ferry House can indulge in an array of starters such as a selection of cheese and fresh fruit, house-smoked salmon and fried calamari. Entrees feature pan-fried pork chops, wild mushroom and fresh herb risotto, and Cajun striped bass. The Ferry House is a BYOB, so you can take along a fine wine or any beverage you prefer. The Ferry House is open Monday to Friday for lunch, and every evening for dinner.
The Ferry House
32 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-2488
theferryhouse.com
Lahiere’s originally began as a French restaurant in 1919, established by a husband and wife from Switzerland and France, respectively. Managed by father and son from 1961 and taken over by the couple's grandson in 1998, the restaurant changed gears along the way and now specializes in contemporary American food.
Along with soups, patrons can treat themselves to salads, sandwiches and pasta, and grilled salmon, and Lahiere’s lump-crab cakes and pan-roasted sea scallops highlight the entrée section of the lunch menu; honey-roasted duck, slow-cooked lamb shank, and grilled salmon are among the many dinner entrees. The extensive wine list features popular wines, champagne and other libations from all over the world. Lahiere's is open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner.
Lahiere’s Restaurant
11 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ 08542
(609) 921-2798
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