The Alchemist & Barrister, located on Witherspoon Street in downtown Princeton, has been a favorite of locals and visitors for decades. This restaurant and bar is lively most evenings, especially on nights when live music is provided in the bar. Customers can choose to eat in the formal dining room, on the enclosed terrace or in the bar. The A&B, as it is affectionately known, is famous for delicious, juicy burgers and also offers many equally tasty choices on its menu.
The Ivy Inn is a neighborhood pub located right on Nassau Street. The Ivy offers a comfortable environment to enjoy a drink, featuring a full bar, a pool table and darts, seating inside and out back, live entertainment and more.
Founded in 1891, Cap and Gown is an eating club that is part of Princeton University. Menus change weekly and are listed on its website. Princeton students interested in joining can sign up to "Bickering Cap."
Many locals say the Halo Pub serves the best homemade ice cream in town, in a variety of flavors. In addition, coffee and light breakfast and snack items are available all day.
For more than 50 years, Conte's has been serving up thin-crust pizza to diners in what was once the Conte family home. Pizzas are made-to-order with traditional toppings and the bar serves soft drinks, beer and wine. The menu also includes pasta and sandwiches. Reservations for lunch are suggested, and it is advised to call orders ahead since wait times for pizza can be quite long.
Eno Terra is a fine-dining establishment in a quiet section of Princeton. It uses local produce, meat and fish in order to supply the freshest ingredients and to support the local community. In addition to its large selection of gourmet meals, it also has an array of wine and desserts.
A favorite dining spot for locals and business people, the Witherspoon Grill features an array of steak and seafood choices, including its "Tower of Seafood" of shrimp, mussels, clams, dungeness crabs and oysters. A new Sunday brunch menu features a variety of omelets. The restaurant sits in a quiet corner adjacent to the Princeton Library. Metered parking is available, and there are limited spaces close to the restaurant.
