Elements Restaurant

Name: Elements Restaurant
Address: 66 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ, United States, 08542
Telephone: (609) 924-0078
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2043 Reviews

$50 and over

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 7, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 9 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

Wednesday Sashimi Night Menu
Jan 15, 2025 - Feb 26, 2025
A la carte sashimi menu available on Wednesday night's starting 1/15/25 through 2/26/25. See website for menu. Drinks, tax and gratuity in addition.
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.
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.

What 2,043 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
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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Innovative
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Healthy
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Great for fine wines
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Romantic
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Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Elements Restaurant offers a "wonderful, unique dining experience" that is highly praised for its creative dishes and impeccable service. Known as "arguably the best restaurant in New Jersey," it features a chef's tasting menu with perfect wine pairings. Ideal for special occasions, Elements combines "amazing food" with a relaxed ambiance.

2,043 Reviews

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Raymond
VIP
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible- deserves to be a Michelin Star resturant.
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Edi
VIP
New York City
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The seafood selection was better prepared compared to the red meat one. Lamb had no natural flavor at all and the ribeye had a strong smoke flavor and someone had to look with microscope to find the meat itself - too much fat. Effort in presentation is always excellent!
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lone
VIP
Salt Lake City
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Food was interesting and very good. I think the interior and no table cloth was as bland as it could get. I wish the overall experience would have reflected it was New Year Eve and made it more special but it was not worth the cost this time.
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Mirna
Philadelphia
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy the
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Jason
VIP
New York City
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Elements is easily the most unique dining experience in Princeton, maybe in all of Central Jersey. The experience we had wasn't just in what they served, which was an 8 course meal of various seafood and meat dishes (including dessert) all exquisitely prepared and delicious, but in that it was served over a 4-hour period, so diners basically have their table for the night, with no rush. We went on New Year's Eve, so it actually worked perfectly, leaving just in time to be home by midnight, but you need to be in the mood for this type of experience. The waitstaff was excellent, very attentive and informative, presenting each creative dish with the correct accoutrement. The chef also allows substitutions, if you or someone in your party can't eat one of the prix fixe items. This all comes with a hefty price tag, but it's worth treating yourself for a special occasion. My only critique was that the brightness of the dining room did nothing to set the mood and although I enjoyed being able to see my menu, the ambiance would be a bit more magical if they turned the lights down.
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Jennifer
VIP
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
New year eve set dinner was beyond what we expected. We had been Elements a few times in the past. This set is what we like most. The portion is good and the quality of food is excellent. As always, the staffs are very attentive. The only thing is the menu from the website is not really accurate. Shrimp and Wagyu dishes need to pay an extra. Strongly recommended,
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Suzette
VIP
New York City
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We went to the New Year’s Eve tasting menu Both the meat and vegetarian tasting menus were nice The wine tasting was OK not the best,skimpy based on server and overpriced. Service was great from Caroline. First two dishes were amazing. They geared towards Southeast Asian food. The next few dishes ventured into meat as well as vegetarian substitute. These dishes were an interesting pairing as it took you across the melting pot of the United States. The finale the desert .
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Mark
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2024
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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Yuriy
VIP
New York City
66 reviews
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
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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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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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 2043 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 7, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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.

Elements Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Wednesday Sashimi Night Menu

Valentine's 5-Course Tasting Menu

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

Menu

Main

Five Course Tasting MenuUS$129.00

15-Course Chef's Tasting MenuUS$189.00

What 2,043 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Elements Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Elements Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Elements Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information