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

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

Food is consistently good with great service. Definitely a go to for our family. The ambience is suitable for both date night and group dinner with friends. Something for everyone read more

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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

This place is conveniently located in downtown Princeton. The place has a big amount of outdoor space. The place had an interesting vibe where I felt like I was eating in a big closet. The food was pretty good. I had a shrimp risotto which was very well done. I also ended up getting a cocktail which was tasty as well. read more

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Very delicious French onion soup! We came here for a quick lunch for my son's competition. Waitress accommodated with quick service.

Dinner for four was great. Everybody had something different and everybody enjoyed it. Service was spot on and seating was quick.

Attentive staff; lovely location in Princeton close to the university. Gorgeous inside great outdoor sweating ; metered street parking. The menu selection has wonderful steaks chops and appetizers. There is a full bar ,specialty cocktails , and wonderful wine selection. read more

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Tried to sit outside, was told I had a strict deadline so others could be seated, then sat for 20 minutes while every table but mine was served. Horrible service, miserable, rude, disrespectful staff. read more

Great food and service. Sangria was amazing.Good prices for Jersey and a steakhouse. Very romantic for Date night! read more

Enjoyed some outdoor dining on a Sunday evening for dinner. The service was excellent, as if they were used to having customers outdoors. Drinks, especially water, were refilled very quickly, and I didn't even have to ask. When we were seated, the maitre'd adjusted our umbrella to further protect us from the sun's heat. I ordered a burger, which came with fries. It was cooked to medium as i requested, it was a pretty big size, and very tasty. Definitely worth visting if you're in the area. read more

Witherspoon Grill - Steakhouses Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

We got a warm day in November and decided that it would be the perfect opportunity to take our 2 month out to dinner for the first time since we were able to sit outdoors, just incase! They were incredibly accommodating with our stroller, the servers loved it and were extremely knowledgeable with the menu. The chef also made one of the better pork chops I've tasted and we even had a little live music playing which was a bit loud but made for a fun atmosphere. Princeton square is a great scene! read more

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My husband and I came for our anniversary dinner & reserved a table for outside. Although there are tables outside for the public to sit it was moderately quiet. Definitely dress more casual/formal. The staff was very pleasant and efficient! My husband and I always get calamari if it's on the menu! We thought it was cooked perfectly with a crispy crust, not chewy, and not greasy. The balsamic glaze and tomatoes complimented the taste of the calamari along with the squeeze of the lemon. I got the short rib Mac and cheese and it was the perfect size! I like a cheesy mac and cheese so I really enjoyed this dish. The short rib on top was flavorful and tender and a great addition on top! My husband really enjoyed the chicken dish, he said the skin was crispy and the chicken was moist and flavorful. We will definitely be back! read more

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Witherspoon Grill is a Princeton establishment serving up seafood, steak, and other delicious American favorites. To start we went with the incredible blood orange martinis and thick-cut bacon for an appetizer. For dinner we ordered the salmon special and the pasta special, which was a campanelle pasta served with spinach, peas, and bacon in a cream sauce. Going all out on desserts, we sampled the brownie sundae, peanut butter chocolate lava cake, and my personal favorite, toasted pound cake with macerated strawberries and frangelico crème anglaise. While dinner is great don't miss lunch either. They have a delicious grilled chicken sandwich with roasted red pepper, fresh mozzarella and pesto aioli that pairs nicely with a crème brûlée. Witherspoon is a mainstay of the Princeton dining scene and makes for an all-occasion treat read more

Nice place, in a great location. Everything about this restaurant screams high-end, from its setting to its prices. Unfortunately the food doesn't live up to the expectations the setting and prices would have you believe. It's good. Some meals here have been 4.5 Stars. Unfortunately, it's a roll of the dice whether you're going to get an excellent meal or an average one. Unfortunately, you always have to pay as if you received an excellent meal. Won't be back. read more

Witherspoon Grill was recommended by a couple of friends who've spent time in Princeton, and it turned out to be a great choice for a family lunch with some picky eaters. The menu is American and steakhouse dishes, with an emphasis on fancy sandwiches. My table ordered a crab cake sandwich, a burger, grilled cheese, and a short rib sandwich. Everyone was very satisfied. We also ordered soups--French onion was the standout, and lobster bisque and tomato soup were okay, not amazing. The salads and steaks looked good. Service was fast. The place was busy but we were able to be seated pretty quickly on a weekend afternoon. Location is convenient by the library. I'd definitely come back here. It'd be a great spot to host your parents or relatives looking for solid American cuisine. read more

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After tonight we've come to the sad realization that this is just not the place for a decent steak. Cheers to a professional staff and almost everything else on the menu. Best lobster bisque in Princeton! read more

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Went here for lunch today and it was amazing. I had the salmon and my fiancé had the smoked salmon sandwich. Food was great, amazing cocktails. Waitress was very attentive. I will certainly be coming back. Great outdoor seating too if you make a reservation!! read more

Witherspoon Grill - Steakhouses Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Came for lunch on a Thursday, 1:30pm and it was pretty busy. I think that the waitress had too many tables. The rye bread that came to the table was cold, although fresh. My husband had the turkey club which he thought was pretty good. My mom got the onion soup which she enjoyed and then the salmon w side salad. She enjoyed the salmon, although it was a small piece. I got the lemon chicken with artichokes and mushrooms. Chicken was a little dry, I guess because I asked for sauce on side. The artichokes and mushrooms were tasty. The salad was quite disappointing, lettuce, radish and carrots with a very bland dressing, don't even know what the flavor was. Lettuce was either romaine or iceberg. They could really elevate this and it wouldn't cost much. We had coffee and dessert, chocolate flourless cake and key lime pie, which were good. Overall, decent, but not great. A few things to be tweaked and it could be so much better. read more

Good burger with a 10 ounce patty. Sitting at the tables can be a dice roll, but the bar is always good.

Good food, good service and had a good outdoors space setup for a team dinner! We had a good experience and will recommend as good spot!

The perfect neighborhood restaurant and bar. The service is spectacular, the vibe is warm and inviting and the food comes out so fast. We came in on a Saturday afternoon with a lunch reservation and we were seated right away. I definitely recommend getting a reservation as it was super crowded and clearly we now know why--the food is delicious! We started with the Baked Five Onion Soup and Lobster Bisque. Both were fantastic! We then shared the Cabo Grilled Shrimp Salad and The Witherspoon Burger. The salad was super fresh, with huge lobsters and the best salad dressing ever. The cheese burger was enormous--plenty big enough to split--and had the crispiest French fries that McDonald's only wishes they could serve. We'll definitely be back! read more

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We just had our anniversary lunch at Witherspoon Grill. We sat outside and it was a lovely day - with the farmer's market & musicians playing right near us. Jamie was our server and she did an excellent job taking care of us. It was a pleasure. She first brought us a wonderful breadbasket with a tasty butter spread & our 2 glasses of Prosecco. The entire meal was delicious. My husband had the onion soup, which is always great. And I tried the fried calamari dish, which was uniquely prepared with tomatoes & peppers & some balsamic glaze. Delicious. My husband then had the Lemon Chicken & artichoke special with a side salad. He said it was wonderful & he enjoyed it very much. I had the Rack of Lamb. It was cooked to perfection with a delicious sauce, and asparagus & roasted potatoes. The only issue (and why a star was taken away) was that the rack of lamb dish did not have the full rack of 8 lamb chops - it had only 5 chops. Although it was delicious, if the menu says a rack of lamb for $45 then you should be served an 8 chop rack of lamb: and not have 3 chops missing. If the chef wants to serve 5 chops, that's fine. Just don't call it a rack of lamb & charge the full rack amount. Otherwise, we had a wonderful anniversary meal and day about town. read more

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The food was good the service was excellent!!! The Ambiance was ok not what I expected my wife didn't like her salmon but it was still a good family night and the pound cake was excellent read more

Outside dining - good; service, slow - not so good, food - meh. The atmosphere outside is great. Met two friends there for lunch and they happened to be filming 90 day fiancé there at the time. I ordered a turkey club and oysters. Oysters didn't come with horseradish and were quite small for their variety. They were clean and well shucked. The waiter was supposed to substitute my chips for a salad and he forgot. No big deal. My issue was that the service was super slow. Our waiter was very friendly and accommodating, but everything took a long time to come out, even the drinks. If you just want to meet up with someone and hang out in a decently busy place with OK food, this works. Even if service isn't 100%, remember to tip well. read more

The grill took excellent care of our large extended family. I ordered the squash soup and a wedge salad. And was happy I did!! Classic choice and executed perfectly. Others shared Caesar salads and perfect for 2-3. Fish, filet or sirloin all arrived and enjoyed. Dessert to share? Witherspoon sundae with warm brownie tucked under ice cream scoops. read more

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Ok let me start by saying I forgot to take photos until dessert because we enjoyed the food so much. We arrived early with reservations and they took us early. We started with cocktails; the tequila ones. They were perfect. We got bread & it was fresh. We got the tuna martini, so yummy, fresh, and tons of fresh tuna. We also got the oyster sampler. Delicious. Then we got the colossal crab cocktail. And wow. They don't cheap out and it is so so fresh and juicy. For dinner we both got the filet mignon steak w/ mushroom gravy (forgot the name), we had it prepared medium rare . We can both truly say, it was one of the most perfect, tender & juicy peices of steak we've ever experienced. We got a side of 2 hour mushrooms & onions, and the asparagus. Prepared perfect. For dessert, we got the toasted pound cake. Which is AMAZING, toasted to perfection and the perfect balance of sweet & crunchy. I took a picture that does not do it Justice but I promise it's a must. We were very happy here & the service was good too! read more

Witherspoon Grill - Toasted pound cake - Steakhouses Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

I ordered take out tonight & it was truly horrible. I'm honestly surprised the high reviews this restaurant gets. I got the almost $20 goat cheese salad. The "maple roasted acorn squash" is literally hard as a rock. For one, no one eats RAW acorn squash. Two, it feels like an F YOU to a customer. Like why would the chef allow this to go out? The kids Mac and cheese has zero taste and looks like a slab of velvets was slapped on top. The west potato fries were under cooked and some pieces of the fries were hard. Had to recook them when we got home. The crab dip, again....flavorless. Really disappointing. read more

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Upon enjoying brunch, 6 of us took a stroll in Princeton to try and enjoy and after meal cocktail. The sun was shining, there was live music right outside the restaurant so obviously we asked the host to be seated outside in one of their empty tables. It was kind of an awkward time between lunch and dinner so the restaurant was not packed even though it was a Saturday afternoon. We all order cocktails and beers and about 4 appetizers to munch on and the waitress Amanda gives us a foul attitude about how the tables are for "full service dining". My party states we'll move in which they don't comply but rather just leave us there feeling unwelcomed. Now onto the food. Spinach artichoke dip was cold with a layer of cheese so thick you needed a knife to cut through the blanket to get into the actual dip. Calamari was disappointing it lacked seasoning and some kind of sauce element. Salad was pretty good but for the price of all the items on the menu the portions were tiny. Would not come back here unless I am dying to have an overpriced underwhelming meal in Princeton. read more

Not a fan of Witherspoon Grill. The food is nothing special (steak was nothing to write home about), plus the kitchen served it nearly raw when I asked for medium temperature. The environment is also extremely loud -- don't expect quiet conversation in this restaurant. At the end of the day, it's still a bar scene. The dessert was the one shining moment of our dining experience. If you go to Witherspoon, I highly recommend the pound cake. Overall, I'd skip this option and go to Agricola Eatery, a farm-to-table restaurant just up the street. It's far superior, IMO. read more

Was perfect definition of an upscale bar restaurant ! Professional wait staff and bartenders. Solid food and service will have my family back here especially when weather gets nicer for outside!! read more

Loved this place. Can't wait to return. Fantastic service. Great ambiance and delicious food. We got risotto, steak, calamari and creme brûlée. This place is fantastic. Food was savory and the dessert was my favorite. It's hard to find a mouth watering creme brûlée in central jersey but I think I found my go to. Drinks were yummy and overall vibes are 10/10. read more

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Love this place. Chill at the bar, order a cocktail and talk to be people around you:

One of our all time favorite restaurants..EVER. When we lived in Princeton, we would come at least once a month. There, we became excellent friends with the front of house manager and because of her friendly demeanor and bubbly personality, this place immediately felt like home. The food is excellent. The portions are awesome. The drinks are always well made. The atmosphere is elegant, yet not stuffy. My now husband even proposed right after we had dinner here! This place is truly a gem and everyone who passes through must try! We're lucky to have been regulars and still will come back every time we're in the area. Our favorites? Definitely try the braised boneless short rib, jumbo lump crab cakes, roasted Brussel sprouts, and the filet mignon tips. Just so so special. read more

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The ambiance sets a high bar from outside, the front entry and the staff. Love it here! The wines and cocktails were beautifully prepared and presented and reasonably priced. The entrees, the main course of all 4 people at our table were cheerfully tasted and eaten with quiet smiles of approval. Deserts were waived as we were headed to our baker friend's townhouse, walking distance away but eating her was a real treat. A New York quality Grill House in a bucolic town reminiscent of England, with much better tasting food! Thank you Witherspoon Grill staff and owners! read more

Food is good, but they could update the menu. Service is quite good and I do enjoy eating there, but it can be very loud, especially at night. During the evening, they should turn off the music. Can't hear it and it just raises the background noise level. read more

Great location, excellent ambiance, well made cocktails, great service, but very very average steak. A ribeye must be much better than this to be $58. Wedge salad was delicious, creamed spinach was nice, Irish Manhattan was well made. Steak was under seasoned, inconsistently cooked (the eye was medium rare the cap was almost well done) and had much more thick inner fat than a quality ribeye should be expected to have. read more

We went to the Witherspoon Grill for Thanksgiving dinner and had a super tasty meal and delightful experience. Our friends took us there and everything, from service to quality to selection were great. We had their oyster tasting and they were fresh, briny and tasty. I then had the warm goat Cheese salad which was nicely composed and seasonally flavored with nuts and cranberries. Their Turkey entrée was a large portion of moist Turkey, a traditional stuffing scented with sage and creamy potatoes accompanied by a rich gravy, a tart cranberry sauce and a side of Brussels sprouts. It was such a homey and well thought out menu and graciously served meal by a professional staff with a welcoming and genuine smile. I have to get back to try it's meats as it has a nice beef program. Well done to the the restaurant Managment and staff for a great dinner and inviting atmosphere. read more

Went for thanksgiving dinner. While it was a pricey meal, the food was delicious and I would definitely return.

I had been desperately craving steak so my boyfriend and I decided to try Witherspoon since it was only 20 mins away from us. I forgot to check how parking was so I was relieved when we saw all of the garages around the area. We had a 2pm reservation on Sunday and were seated immediately. Someone in front of us did not make a reservation and it was a 45 min wait so I'm glad we made the reservation! It began to get empty around 3pm but I'm assuming it got busy again for dinner hours. Our waiter was a dream and was really patient with us (we were VERY indecisive). We asked for drink recommendations (the pineapple cosmo was 10/10), and eventually settled on the porterhouse for two and a few sides. The steak was cooked perfectly and we were definitely satisfied. The outdoor seating was very comfortable, and the restaurant is in a cute part of town. We had to walk off all of the food afterwards and ended up walking around Princeton's campus and grabbed coffee on our way back to the garage. Overall great service, great food, and a great part of town! read more

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