Witherspoon Grill in Princeton, NJ, is a must-visit for a fantastic lunch and top-tier cocktails. The menu is spot-on, offering fresh, flavorful options, but the soup is an absolute must—rich, delicious, and perfect every time. Pair it with one of their expertly crafted cocktails, and you’ve got a winning combo.
Heads up: they pause service from 3-4 PM on weekends, so plan accordingly. Whether you’re stopping in for a casual lunch or a relaxing drink, Witherspoon Grill delivers every time. Great food, great drinks, and a prime location in the heart of Princeton—what more could you ask for?
David Chastain
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January 04, 2025
This is one of the best American classic / fine dining restaurants in Princeton. Food and cocktails are always good and the atmosphere is engaging. My salmon was cooked beautifully. My wife had beef short rib which was so rich and amazing. Oysters this time of year are spectacular. Don't skip dessert! The sundae is something to write home about. Also - this restaurant has a good kids menu. Reasonably priced all the way from $6 pasta to $14 steak
Anand Shankaran
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March 21, 2025
Location is perfect and they have great outdoor seating which is awesome. Drink options were very good. The bread offered was cold and we asked for it to be warmed up. We tried their oysters sampler and was very good. Overall a decent experience.
Jasmine Alli
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October 31, 2024
I took my husband and sister to this restaurant in Princeton, hoping for a lovely meal while out on the town. We made a reservation and dressed up for what we anticipated would be a fancy dinner. The ambiance was beautiful, though the music was surprisingly loud for a steakhouse. Definitely recommend making a reservation, as the place fills up quickly.
We ordered drinks, and unfortunately, they were quite disappointing. We tried the sangria, old fashioned, and a non-alcoholic mule. The mule was the best of the three, while the old fashioned, their signature cocktail, didn’t meet our expectations, and the sangria was overly bitter.
The complimentary bread was stale and tough, which set the tone for the rest of the meal. We ordered steaks, a crab cake platter, and mac and cheese with fries as sides. The steak was especially disappointing - lacking seasoning and flavor, which is surprising for a steakhouse. The sides were nothing to write home about, particularly at $15 for a small portion of unseasoned fries. The mac and cheese was bland; I could easily make better at home. The crab cake platter was good, I'll give them that.
Service was average but slow - we had to wait quite a while for boxes and the check, and it was difficult to flag someone down. I’m willing to give them the benefit of the doubt, as it may have been an off night, but overall, everything from the drinks to the sides left us wanting more. Given the prices, I wouldn't say it was worth it.
Barbara Lindner (Travelling Wife)
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March 15, 2025
Lunch 3/14/25 and our server was Noel he was professional and very through without being intrusive. We were a party of 3 and I enjoyed the warm goat cheese salad with chicken and I tried the ahi and avacado martini starter. Both were delicious and both were hearty portions. The decor is nice and the location has a paid parking lot and paid street parking around it. My husband had a chicken sandwich and fries and really enjoyed it. Our guest was turning 60 and we celebrated with a scoop of ice cream and a candle to sing happy birthday. All in all a wonderful dining experience and we will be back!
Witherspoon Grill in Princeton, NJ, is a must-visit for a fantastic lunch and top-tier cocktails. The menu is spot-on, offering fresh, flavorful options, but the soup is an absolute must—rich, delicious, and perfect every time. Pair it with one of their expertly crafted cocktails, and you’ve got a winning combo. Heads up: they pause service from 3-4 PM on weekends, so plan accordingly. Whether you’re stopping in for a casual lunch or a relaxing drink, Witherspoon Grill delivers every time. Great food, great drinks, and a prime location in the heart of Princeton—what more could you ask for?
This is one of the best American classic / fine dining restaurants in Princeton. Food and cocktails are always good and the atmosphere is engaging. My salmon was cooked beautifully. My wife had beef short rib which was so rich and amazing. Oysters this time of year are spectacular. Don't skip dessert! The sundae is something to write home about. Also - this restaurant has a good kids menu. Reasonably priced all the way from $6 pasta to $14 steak
Location is perfect and they have great outdoor seating which is awesome. Drink options were very good. The bread offered was cold and we asked for it to be warmed up. We tried their oysters sampler and was very good. Overall a decent experience.
I took my husband and sister to this restaurant in Princeton, hoping for a lovely meal while out on the town. We made a reservation and dressed up for what we anticipated would be a fancy dinner. The ambiance was beautiful, though the music was surprisingly loud for a steakhouse. Definitely recommend making a reservation, as the place fills up quickly. We ordered drinks, and unfortunately, they were quite disappointing. We tried the sangria, old fashioned, and a non-alcoholic mule. The mule was the best of the three, while the old fashioned, their signature cocktail, didn’t meet our expectations, and the sangria was overly bitter. The complimentary bread was stale and tough, which set the tone for the rest of the meal. We ordered steaks, a crab cake platter, and mac and cheese with fries as sides. The steak was especially disappointing - lacking seasoning and flavor, which is surprising for a steakhouse. The sides were nothing to write home about, particularly at $15 for a small portion of unseasoned fries. The mac and cheese was bland; I could easily make better at home. The crab cake platter was good, I'll give them that. Service was average but slow - we had to wait quite a while for boxes and the check, and it was difficult to flag someone down. I’m willing to give them the benefit of the doubt, as it may have been an off night, but overall, everything from the drinks to the sides left us wanting more. Given the prices, I wouldn't say it was worth it.
Lunch 3/14/25 and our server was Noel he was professional and very through without being intrusive. We were a party of 3 and I enjoyed the warm goat cheese salad with chicken and I tried the ahi and avacado martini starter. Both were delicious and both were hearty portions. The decor is nice and the location has a paid parking lot and paid street parking around it. My husband had a chicken sandwich and fries and really enjoyed it. Our guest was turning 60 and we celebrated with a scoop of ice cream and a candle to sing happy birthday. All in all a wonderful dining experience and we will be back!