When we are in the area this is our go to date night spot. We typically order the same thing but last night my bf switched from the ribeye to the strip steak. We are bar people so we sit there if it's just the 2 of us. Jackie the bartender is absolutely amazing! She makes a delicious dirty martini (and all drinks) Over the winter I did dry January and she made me a fun mocktail which was very nice of her! The filet is perfectly tender and the bernaise sauce is the best I've had out. Has a nice lemon tone, which I love the brightness of the acidity. The fries are like McDonald's but a step up, and creamed spinach is also a favorite. It is heavier on the cream and cheese side which we enjoy! This time around we did not get dessert but the Witherspoon Sundae is a MUST I also love the oyster sampler app which is nice to try different varieties! read more

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Pros: We loved the open concept and the natural light pouring in through the windows--being on the corner really adds to the bright, inviting atmosphere. We started with cosmos, which were good (though not quite perfect). I ordered the turkey BLT, served with homemade potato chips that honestly stole the show. Our server, Noel, was attentive and thoughtful, even surprising us with complimentary glasses of champagne for our anniversary. Cons: The Witherspoon Burger was ordered medium to medium-well but came out fully well done. It still had good flavor, but the doneness was off. The fries were underwhelming and nothing particularly memorable. We also ordered the toasted pound cake with strawberries and cream--while the toasted outer layer was delicious, the rest of the cake didn't quite live up to it, and we ended up leaving much of it uneaten. Overall: Between the lovely ambiance, great service, and solid food, we'd still consider coming back--though there's a bit of room for improvement when it comes to consistency. read more

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Restaurant Week in Princeton brought a packed house and an excellent combo of filet mignon, a Caesar and a brownie sundae. Service was attentive and despite the crowd there was no rush which was greatly appreciated. Some attractive weather also brought out throngs of Sunday day trippers whose hive minded refusal to look for incoming traffic when crossing the street almost made this Restaurant Week their last. If you refuse to look, get a guide dog. Five stars for the filet. read more

Wow what an excellent dinner!! Not one complaint for tonight's dining experience. Our server, William, as always was phenomenal. Our water glasses filled every time they got low by other staff members. We were seated promptly. The temperature was perfect. Most of all the food was outstandingly delicious!! Three of us got the restaurant week menu Caesar salad, sea bass, and either the bread pudding or mini brownie sundae both of which were great. The sea bass was soooo good with the sweet Thai chili sauce and the vegetable toppings. We cleared our plates. The fourth person in our party got the strip steak cooked rare and he said it was cooked to perfection and so tender and delicious. All in all the most wonderful experience and we will be back again! read more

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This past weekend, 12/13/25 we decided to have a date night down in Princeton! We have been to Witherspoon Grill once before for Dinner & absolutely loved it! We had actually had dinner before coming so we went for a night cap! My husband & I each got 4 cocktails. We absolutely loved our seasonal beverages! The restaurant is very warm & cozy inside. The bar staff was super helpful & friendly! We would definitely go back! read more

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Food excellent. Service is first class. Noise is very off putting. Hard to enjoy a meal when your table mates cannot understand your conversation; nor their's. read more

It was a beautiful day in Princeton, New Jersey. We walked around the Princeton & my niece made reservations for lunch at Witherspoons just a few steps from the hallowed halls of Princeton University. We sat outside & were enjoying a rare warm October day in the Northeast. I had the salmon, tasty & healthy. The Lobster roll was yummy & filling. The cocktails were amazing. Service was great & we did not have to wait long to be served. The vibe was lively & a lot of folks brought their pets. I highly recommend this restaurant. A great day, with great food & making memories with family. Just perfect. read more

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The food was delicious and the ambiance is amazing! Typical Princeton vibe and locals. My meal was bigger than I expected! The mojito was to die for. Service was attentive and professional!! I highly recommend!!! read more

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Been here numerous times over the years. Food always to perfection. Ambiance terrific especially when weather allows dining outdoors. Drinks and wine selection superb. Best of all is the entire staff in all positions; friendly, courteous and efficient. HIGHLY recommend read more

This is a solid choice in Princeton. It can get very busy and very loud inside, but the menu is solid, steaks are the highlights but there is a variety to be found. Appetizers, salads and desserts are solid, great bar, solid wine list. Service is generally pretty good. It is overpriced, even for Princeton, but that is the only flaw. read more

I feel like I've had better steak from other places I've tried, but they had some exceptional dishes. The braised short rib entree I got was delicious! Super tender and flavorful. I enjoyed the combination of the mushroom sauce, short rib, mashed potatoes and shaved Brussel sprouts. We would go back for this dish. Fried Calamari was good, cooked perfectly. My boyfriend enjoyed his oyster sampler. The filet mignon he got was just average. Very tender but it wasn't seasoned enough and they seared the sides a bit too long. read more

From the perfectly prepared steak to the flavorful short rib and crisp broccolini, the kitchen truly impressed us tonight. The short rib, in particular, was exceptional. Complemented by excellent service, it was a fantastic evening. Highly recommended! read more

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Not really the most extensive menu. I've been here several times before and it's always pretty good. The cocktails are reasonably priced. I got the filet tips which were very good, but unfortunately, they only gave me four pieces that were rather small. Definitely wish there was more meat as my serving size is was not a lot.. The potatoes they came with were pretty good. The food overall was pretty good. Our waitress was fine, nothing special, unfortunately and she also seemed slightly irritated by us at times. I think my previous experiences may have been better. read more

A Princeton staple. Consistently great! The fried calamari was perfectly cooked with a delicious balsamic drizzle. Tried the warm goat cheese salad special, it was perfect. read more

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Amazing food, appetizers, specials and entrees. The bread is another standout. The desserts are fantastic as well. read more

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.Service and atmosphere were both good.I expected the food to be better. The filet mignon was not as tender as I've had else where.The ny strip a bit salty.Although not outrageous,,for the price of the dinner,it was underwhelming. read more

Great food and service. This restaurant is loud when it's filled up so if that's a problem for you I would go off peak hours.

Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Make reservations for busy peak dinning times. Noise level indoors is manageable, so this would be a good spot for a date or a family gathering, when you want to hear what your companions are saying. Drinks are strong and well composed. Food was served quickly. Efficient and friendly staff. Get the 4 oysters sampler, you won't regret it. Four very different oysters will titillate your palette and make you wonder how such seemingly simple, unassuming creatures can boast such uniquely different flavors. Steak and frites is not a big portion, but it will satisfy you. Fries are on the soft side, so ask them to be done extra crispy to get the most flavor out of them. Short ribs were underwhelming in flavor and tough in texture. The sauce was completely bland, which was surprising, because how can you mess a red wine reduction? Had to use a lot of table black pepper to try add taste to a dish that I was so excited to try, but which fell flat. Burgers and steaks at neighboring tables looked and smelled divine, so go for those options. read more

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My boyfriend and I stopped here for an impromptu lunch. We were seated right away and it was not busy. We tried and enjoyed a few different oysters and then shared the crab and artichoke dip which was spectacularly delicious. Definitely recommend read more

Went for a corporate dinner with work colleagues. Though a cute cosy establishment the food was very unassuming. We ordered a bunch of appetizers like shrimp cocktail and creamed spinach and drinks for the table. I ordered a sweet ice wine which was ok. My Griggstown chicken felt a bit overcooked and crispy than I had expected. Overall service was good and pretty fast but food wasn't something to die for in my opinion read more

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Thats a fig on my fork... I picked it from the salad on the other side of the table and it was really good! My burger was bomb. read more

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Outstanding! We had a graduation dinner and it was great highly recommend. The staff was great as well as the bartender!

Busy and difficult to get waitstaff attention when needing something, and also issue with them throwing half your food out when packing up leftovers. But still very good food in Princeton read more

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Went here for a business dinner while in Princeton and enjoyed the experience, so why not review it? Rhetorical answer, so no need to answer. Having an average/above average debate in my head, so I will give the bump to 4 and explain things in my comments. Let's start with a couple of negative, as they hit right up front. First was the Old Fashioned. In a higher end establishment, a cheap marachino cherry is a negative. Yes, I know they are versatile and used in other drinks, but an upscale bourbon deserves a bit more class. (Yes, a bit of a bourbon snob). In addition, having a better grasp of your brews and how they pair is key to the higher end experience (beers could have been better curated, but now I am being a beer snob). I would also say the menu is a wee bit misleading as it looks like the typical "no sides" kind of steakhouse, but the meals are not just the meat (this also turns into a positive, although I would not have added asparagus for the table knowing this). Food wise? Order the calamari. I have eaten calamari in plenty of the "best places for calamari" and they are not usually on point. Calamari has a very short window to be soft and buttery (chewy undercooked, rubbery on the other end). We ordered a few plates as people piled in and each one was absolutely on point. The tuna and avocado poke was also nicely done, but most places don't screw this up. My lamb was cooked to a nice medium rare and went very well with the sauce in the bowl (the chimichuri down the side was, honostly, more of a distraction, although it did help the plating). Asaparagus a bit overcooked, but not to the point it was annoying. The key lime pie did not disappoint. Very nicely done. Atmosphere is very nice and the service was great for the casual style of upscale dining they are going for. I would definitely consider a return when I am in Princeton again. read more

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Witherspoon Grill is a nicely designed and pleasant restaurant. Service was prompt and courteous, and the prices, for lunch at least, were reasonable. What was lousy was the main entrées. For an appetizer, calamari was excellent. Hot, well balanced and delicious. Followed by the entree of a crab cake with remoulade sauce with a side of salad. The crab looked pretty but was tasteless. You sort of tasted the sauce. The salad was mostly lettuce drowned in dressing. Huh? I wish everything was as good as the calamari. But the crab and salad were so substandard that I can't give it more than three stars. read more

In the heart of Princeton I felt happy the moment I walked in. I was warmly greeted by not only a friendly host, but the atmosphere. It's a beautiful restaurant, which looks very popular given there was not an empty seat at 1pm on a Saturday. The four of us were seated in booth. One thing to note, and I am not overweight, the seating is very tight. If you carry a few extra, get a table! The server was polite and friendly, but decided not to write anything down. I knew this was going to be an issue. And it was. He forgot to put in an order for the main dish, and brought the wrong drinks. After waiting long enough to get our food, we just went with it and decided to take what we got and do without what we didn't. The food was tasty and well presented, but nothing to write home about. It's not that it was bad, it wasn't, but it was simply eh. It's likely because expectations for an amazing meal are set to be much higher by the atmosphere of the place, but it doesn't live up to how it presents itself. read more

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We came by a Friday at 11:30am which is opening hour and we were quickly seated and by the time we finished our meal the place was packed. The waiter was incredible, answering all of our questions. The food was ok. I got a burger and it was just ok. Friends were also pleased with their food but nothing amazing. Nice place in the area. read more

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Textbook lunch. Professional service with great food. Any place that serves great short ribs three different ways tells you everything you need to know. read more

We had pork chops with spinach risotto and braised with mashed and Brussel sprouts. Both dishes were wonderful. We didn't have dessert but had the flourless cake in the past and it was delicious. Mike our server was great. The restaurant was decorated for the holidays. There are booths and tables. We will definitely go back. read more

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I had lunch here on a weekday recently with 2 business colleagues. To start, the greeting and seating was prompt and friendly. Server was professional, friendly and on-point. Interior of this place is nice: combination of old school with modern touches. The starter for the table was the thick-cut bacon, and boy it was good. Great tasting sauce, and a thick piece of fat and meat. I had the Cobb salad with crab meat replacing the shrimp, and it was a winner. The lump crab meat was top quality and delicious. Paired with a great creamy dressing and fresh, firm avocado, the salad was prepared well, with the right ratios of lettuce, crab, dressing, beans/onions, etc. Salads may seem easy to make properly, but many restaurants do not get it right. W. Grill does, at least with this salad. My dining companions had the catch of day fish (swordfish) and the burger. Both looked excellent and properly cooked, and both were thoroughly enjoyed by my companions. French fries with the burger were thin, fully cooked and crisply, which is the right combo for fries, and a must (once again, seems obvious but many places cannot seem to manage that). I enjoyed the meal and will happily eat again at Witherspoon Grill. read more

This is the first time I was disappointed with my experience. I get shrink-flation, but come on. My seared salmon measured 2 inch long with a bed of iceberg lettuce? I bought someone I wanted to impress and found myself apologizing instead. I recall how good this place was when it opened, oh well... read more

Oysters were PHENOMENAL! They also made me a mocktail that was really solid too. I got a chicken sandwich without bun and cheese that was pretty good. Not great, but good, and the fries were really good. My waiter was really great as well. It did take a while for me to both be acknowledged and seated, as well as for my waiter to come once I did sit down. Once he did, everything was fast and great. I am not sure if I would *definitely* come back since I am sure Blue Point Grill in the area also has great oysters, but it was a good meal and the oysters were *chefs kiss*. read more

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What a lovely lunch to celebrate my birthday and a day together. We had the calamari and shared the chopped salad. Love these!! The we had the crabcake and salmon. Never disappoints read more

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Higher end spot than I thought. It feels like a steakhouse in there. They have all sorts of food choices but I went with the steak frites for my entree. The steaks were cooked nicely but it was a smaller portion than I would have expected. The bearnaise sauce sucked. The fries were lovely. Crispy and just the right amount of salt. So good. The calamari was good but small portion as well. Flavor was spot on. The artichoke franchese was bland so I wouldn't reorder. I enjoyed the meal overall. I would come back! read more

This is a great location if you're exploring Princeton. The Princeton Public Library is next door. The restaurant has outdoor seating. It closes early, so take a look. The atmosphere is interesting. The service is excellent. Most of the food is delicious. However, our steak was not at the quality we would have expected. The lobster was also not fresh. In my opinion, this is a one-time visit. read more

We selected Witherspoon Grill because we were in the area and wanted a nice, casual dinner and they did not disappoint. For excellent service, ask for Shawn. He was very professional, had a great demeanor and made great recommendations. Our food was delicious!! We had the fried calamari, crab cocktail, porter house steak and pound cake for dessert-all were EXCELLENT!! read more

I actually went to Princeton (drove 45 mins) to get some cupcakes from the House of Cupcakes. (Review coming) Upon.coming out the garage this spot was right there. It looked classy and interesting. So after getting my cupcakes I went there to get something to eat for brunch. To sit inside I needed a reservation. That says a lot right there. Remember it's between 12 & 1 in the afternoon. So I had to sit outside. Prices are a bit high for brunch. I thought they were dinner prices. The food that my wife and I got was okay. It was flavorful and cooked well but nothing memorable. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back read more

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Food was good, but they apparently allow dogs in their inside dining room. The table next to us had a dog on their lap, which i'm sure is against NJ health code. read more

They got rid of Brunch due to opening a sister property (under a different name) close by and serving it there. In all honesty I think its not only a cash grab to pack there other restaurant pushing brunch there but also a cash grab at Witherspoon Grill as everything on the menu is priced sky high as its an upscale trendy restaurant (We are talking $30 salads and $12 dollar soups among many other crazy sky high pricing). I tried there Five French Onion Soup as I was straving and wanted something immediatly. The bread in the soup was stale and I mean you could see the hard side edges and it was chewy...yeah...I've been ordering French Onion Soup since I was a pre-teen and French Onion is definitely not to be served in this fashion, no one enjoyes stale chewy bread in their French Onion soup that I know. $25 dollar Ricotta Ravioli - Not bad, I would say the Ravioli was cooked Al Dente which could be a turn off to some and I almost didn't order it as it is hard to justify spending this amount of money on a simple menu item like Ricotta Ravioli but everyone else at the table was ordering $38 crab cakes and nothing was exactly a steal at the price points. My sister and her family enjoy it here as it is convenient from where they live and we typically end up here celebrating a birthday or a special occasion but with them axing brunch and after this bill that they auto add tip on with parties of six or more I may have a shot of convincing her to go to another establishment in the future. As always people SYOY!!! read more

Everything at the grill is incredible from the service to the food. We can't forget about the atmosphere and entertainment. I very much enjoy the live music every Tuesday from 6:30-9:30. I would highly recommend to all my friends and family. read more