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ONE 53, Rocky Hill, NJ

ONE 53

4.8
4.8
2575 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 22 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
ONE53 is a ninety-nine seat cozy neighborhood restaurant & bar serving New American / Euro Bistro cuisine in a relaxed setting. We combine local hospitality with traditional & contemporary dishes.

Our menu features seasonally changing specials using only the best and freshest seasonal ingredients.

ONE53 features wines from the U.S. and Europe along with a full bar that offers a variety of traditional and specialty hand-crafted cocktails. We're located in Rocky Hill, just minutes from Princeton, NJ.

We've received glowing reviews from The New York Times, The Star Ledger, The Times of Trenton, and NJ Monthly. ONE53 was named 2019's Favorite Restaurant and Favorite Bar by Princeton's premier newspaper Town Topics.

ONE53 was recently named one of the Ten Best Restaurants in Central Jersey by OpenTable

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, European, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (609) 921-0153
  • Website
    http://www.one53nj.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Personal or corporate events served in our private wine cellar
  • Private party facilities
    Private parties for up to 24 guests are comfortably accommodated in our wine cellar.
  • Location
    153 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, NJ 08553
  • Neighbourhood
    Princeton
  • Cross Street
    Princeton Ave & Rt 518
  • Parking details
    Complementary valet parking is provided. Guests who do not wish to use valet service are encouraged to use on-street parking, or the lot behind our neighbor, Salon Azzurro, which is just a block away and located across the street from the Rocky Hill Post Office.
  • Public transit
    None
  • Entertainment
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,575 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Contemporary American

  • Mercer

    Best Overall

  • Mercer

    Best Food

  • Mercer

    Innovative

  • Mercer

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Mercer

    Great for fine wines

  • Mercer

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ONE 53 is a standout neighborhood gem known for its "fabulous cocktails" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "creative and well-prepared dishes," including the highly recommended swordfish and pork chop. With a "versatile menu" and a "warm, inviting atmosphere," this restaurant consistently delivers delightful dining experiences.

2,575 Reviews

  1. Robin

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service always a great place to go eat or just have drinks

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    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place and people. Excellent service. Highly recommended.

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  3. Christophe

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good experience with the family. Food was exceptional. A good address

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  4. Adam

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We were outside - not the best but I made the reservation late

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  5. Mary Anne

    New York City

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice experience but we won’t be a regular given the high prices. Parking is helpful, waiter was excellent, nice vibe

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  6. Jackie

    New York City

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One 53 never disappoints! Love the fall menu. Neighborhood gem.

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  7. Patricia

    London

    99 reviews

    4.0

    99 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious meal enjoyed by one and all. Highly recommend the seasonal schnitzel. Soooo good. The swordfish was “the best I’ve ever had. “. Salad delicious grilled Caesar always a winner. Great wine great drinks great staff. Another winner dinner..

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  8. Lona

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! Wish there were more vegetarian options for entrees but we keep going back and always have a great time!

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  9. Yoly

    New York City

    245 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    245 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been going to this restaurant for years and it is our go-to place for every special occasion and celebration. Their food has always been consistently delicious and we love the friendly staff and atmosphere. Valet parking is an added plus. Venture a little bit away from downtown Princeton and you’ll find a gem of a restaurant.

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  10. Patricia

    London

    99 reviews

    4.0

    99 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I have to be honest the cheeseburger was not as good as in the past. It seemed a little skimpy no onions or anything. Very small portion of greens. Fries excellent as always. My friend ordered the flounder and left easily 75% of her dinner. Coffee delicious as always. Staff wonderful as ever.

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FAQs

ONE 53 is rated 4.8 stars by 2575 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for ONE 53

153 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, NJ 08553

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Princeton Ave & Rt 518
  • Neighbourhood
    Princeton
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, European, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complementary valet parking is provided. Guests who do not wish to use valet service are encouraged to use on-street parking, or the lot behind our neighbor, Salon Azzurro, which is just a block away and located across the street from the Rocky Hill Post Office.
  • Public transit
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.one53nj.com/
  • Phone number
    (609) 921-0153
  • Catering
    Personal or corporate events served in our private wine cellar
  • Private party facilities
    Private parties for up to 24 guests are comfortably accommodated in our wine cellar.
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