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Elements Restaurant, Princeton, NJ

Elements Restaurant

4.7
4.7
2036 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
Executive Chef Scott Anderson chose the name "elements" for the restaurant because he is passionate about sourcing fresh, local, organic ingredients and sustainably raised meats and seafood. He wants the very elements of your meal to play a major role in the taste of it. Then he and his team work to reveal the complementary flavor dimensions inherent in the elements by skillfully combining them—often in edgy new ways. Restaurant menus change constantly here, making this the dinner restaurant that is excitingly different every time you return.

If you're a foodie, you want to know where—and how--your food grew. It's fascinating, it's a good health practice and it provides extra pleasure from everyday experiences, like a meal with friends. elements is the American restaurant serving local steak and seafood, but with global influences in seasoning and cooking methods. A true culinary adventure!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (609) 924-0078
  • Website
    http://www.elementsprinceton.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Scott Anderson
  • Private party facilities
    2 room options, small room for 8-10 guests & large room for up to 16-20 guests. Can be combined for up to 25-30 guests.
  • Location
    66 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542
  • Neighbourhood
    Princeton
  • Cross Street
    Between Hulfish St. & Paul Robeson Pl.
  • Parking details
    We recommend parking in either the Hulfish street or Spring Street garage .
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit to Princeton Station, once arrived, an additional 1.5 mile walk or 3 minute cab ride.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Valentine's 5-Course Tasting Menu

    US$150.00 per person

    Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025
    We will be offering a special Five Course Tasting Menu priced at $150 per person on Friday 2/14/25 and Saturday 2/15/25. Drinks, tax and gratuity additional. Only menu available. Please notate allergies/dietary restrictions. 48 hour cancellation policy. Reservations cancelled within 48 hours subject to a $150 charge per person.
    Valentine's 5-Course Tasting Menu photo

  • NYE 5-Course Tasting Menu - $150 per person

    US$150.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    We will be offering a special NYE Five Course Tasting Menu priced at $150 per person for reservations 4:30pm to 6pm. Drinks, tax and gratuity additional. Only menu available at this time slot. Please notate allergies/dietary restrictions. Reservations cancelled within 48 hours subject to a $150 charge per person.

  • 15-Course Chef's Tasting Menu - $199 per person

    US$199.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    15-Course Chef's Tasting Menu priced at $199 per person. Please notate allergies/dietary restrictions. We are not able to accommodate vegetarian, vegan or no seafood menus at this time. We kindly ask for dietary restrictions/allergies to be notified at least 24 hours prior to your dinner & 48 hours notice should you need to cancel this reservation.

Menu

See website for current menus

Main

  • Five Course Tasting MenuUS$129.00

    • 15-Course Chef's Tasting MenuUS$189.00

      Last updated: August 5, 2022

      What 2,036 people are saying

      Overall ratings and reviews

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

      4.7
      4.7 based on recent ratings
      • 4.7Food
      • 4.8Service
      • 4.5Ambience
      • 4.1Value

      Noise • Moderate

      Loved For

      • Mercer

        Innovative

      • Mercer

        Healthy

      • Mercer

        Great for fine wines

      • Mercer

        Romantic

      • Mercer

        Good for special occasions

      Review summary

      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
      Elements Restaurant offers a unique dining experience with "creative and perfectly presented" dishes. Guests frequently praise the knowledgeable staff and their "impeccable" wine pairings. While some find the menu prices high, many agree it is "worth every penny" for special occasions. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, perfect for an unforgettable meal.

      2,036 Reviews

      1. Mark

        New York City

        6 reviews

        5.0

        6 reviews

        Dined 4 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        A wonderful experience. Amazing food. Terrific service. Loved every aspect

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      2. Yuriy

        VIP

        New York City

        66 reviews

        5.0

        66 reviews

        Dined 6 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Always an amazing experience provided by chef Scott Anderson and his team! No matter what the occasion, you will have a memorable experience in Elements!

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      3. Heather

        Philadelphia

        1 review

        4.0

        1 review

        Dined on December 14, 2024

        1. Overall 4
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 4
        Everything was amazing the food and the service. The only thing is there was a couple next to us with a small child and the child was watching cartoons on their phone. At a place like this, I would never ever expect something like that.

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      4. lori

        VIP

        New York City

        71 reviews

        1.0

        71 reviews

        Dined on November 28, 2024

        1. Overall 1
        2. Food 1
        3. Service 3
        4. Ambience 3
        We purchased a Thanksgiving dinner to go. Worst Thanksgiving meal I've ever had. I had asked that no extra black or white pepper be added to our food. OM G! SOOOO spicy! Even mashed potatoes had big black dots in it (pepper, duh). Maybe it was marjoram or SOMETHING but we threw most of it out. I can only imagine what the regular menu must tase like.

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      5. Vivek

        VIP

        Raleigh

        3 reviews

        2.0

        3 reviews

        Dined on November 27, 2024

        1. Overall 2
        2. Food 2
        3. Service 3
        4. Ambience 2
        Went for my son’s birthday. The food was very ok for the price. Nothing special at all. Ordered for one vegetarian and two non vegetarian experiences. None of the dishes tasted exquisite. Considering what we paid for the experience we were expecting far better tasting food. We did not finish our food in some of the 5 course meals but were never asked whether we liked it or not. Surprising ..!

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      6. Christina

        New York City

        7 reviews

        5.0

        7 reviews

        Dined on November 23, 2024

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        This was my first chef’s tasting and it was fantastic! I have never experienced anything like it.

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      7. Lona

        Philadelphia

        7 reviews

        5.0

        7 reviews

        Dined on November 16, 2024

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Outstanding food and service in a lovely, relaxed environment.This place is for a real foody who doesn’t mind the high price tag and can truly appreciate the artistry of this chef.

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      8. KARLEEN

        VIP

        Philadelphia

        36 reviews

        5.0

        36 reviews

        Dined on November 9, 2024

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Elements’ 5-course dining is always a wonderful experience. The staff are so knowledgeable and every minute is curated with care. The dishes they create are incredible and the wine pairings are perfect. Thank you to everyone at Elements!

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      9. Frank

        New York City

        5 reviews

        4.0

        5 reviews

        Dined on November 7, 2024

        1. Overall 4
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        We had a very nice experience at Elements. Our server’s, Sam and Caroline were outstanding. They presented our five course tasting menu with detailed descriptions. The food was exceptional, fresh and delicious. Ambiance was pleasant, and we could see into the kitchen from our table. Elements was pricey, but certainly worth a special occasion dining experience. We would definitely be back.

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      10. Jimmy

        New York City

        3 reviews

        5.0

        3 reviews

        Dined on November 2, 2024

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Unbelievable experience. I'm totally spoiled now. The food was exceptional.

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      FAQs

      Elements Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 924-0078.

      Elements Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 2036 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 3 times today
      Experiences are available.

      Order delivery or takeout

      Google Map for Elements Restaurant

      66 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542

      Dining areas

      Additional information

      • Cross Street
        Between Hulfish St. & Paul Robeson Pl.
      • Neighbourhood
        Princeton
      • Hours of Operation
        Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
      • Price
        $50 and over
      • Cuisines
        American, Contemporary American
      • Dining style
        Fine Dining
      • Dress code
        Smart Casual
      • Parking details
        We recommend parking in either the Hulfish street or Spring Street garage .
      • Public transit
        NJ Transit to Princeton Station, once arrived, an additional 1.5 mile walk or 3 minute cab ride.
      • Payment Options
        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
      • Executive Chef
        Scott Anderson
      • Additional
        Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
      • Website
        http://www.elementsprinceton.com/
      • Phone number
        (609) 924-0078
      • Private party facilities
        2 room options, small room for 8-10 guests & large room for up to 16-20 guests. Can be combined for up to 25-30 guests.
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