Acacia [2637 Main St] [609-895-9885] [New American][]
I am tempted to characterize Acacia as a "poor man's 44 & X," but of course there is nothing "cheap" about their New American menu. I am also tempted to give Acacia's score a boost due to the fact that they actually gave me a medium-rare steak (overcooking is all too common these days; see Mediterra), but of course a medium-rare steak of mediocre quality is not much better. In the end, the only response I can commit to is "meh": the food is already but certainly not worth the price.
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 Ajihei [11 Chambers St] [609-252-1158] [Japanese][]
The best sushi in Princeton hands-down, which shouldn't be surprising as the chef-owner trained under Nobu.
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 Alchemist & Barrister [28 Witherspoon St] [609-924-5555] [American][]
The A&B is probably my current "favorite" American restaurant in Princeton. Reasonably priced beer and food with no frills---all of which is more than you can say for Triumph. I am fond of the Kobe beef burger (be sure to emphasize that you want it on the rare side of medium-rare) and the nachos appetizer.
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 Bent Spoon [35 Palmer Square W] [609-924-2368] [Dessert][]
Bent Spoon stands tall as a man among boys in a town full of ice-cream parlors; definitely worth the visit after a good dinner in Princeton.
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 Blue Point Grill [258 Nassau St] [609-921-1211] [Seafood][]
Not merely the "best" seafood in Princeton, BP holds its own against most seafood joints in the city as well. I recommend skipping dessert in favor of the appetizers - the lobster cakes are delectable. Take note, however, that BP does not take reservations and as the line is always long, I highly recommend that you come early or prepare for a 45 minutes wait.
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 Bon Appetit [301 N Harrison St] [609-924-7755] [Deli][]
Bon Appetit is really a "fine food store" more than a deli. It is the best (and only) place to buy cheese, various cooking oils, vinegar, etc, in Princeton. Highly recommended.
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 Camillo's Cafe [301 N Harrison St] [609-252-0608] [Italian][]
Camillo's is hit-or-miss: you will have delicious appetizers and very disappointing main dishes at the same sitting. Also, take care to note that the specials, while sometimes delicious, are often priced much higher than the regular dishes. It's the only place to get a good cannoli in Princeton though.
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 Chung Sol Bat [585 Old Post Road] [732-287-1234] [Korean][]
It is a bit of a stretch to include this among the Princeton restaurants, but that's how much I liked the food at this Korean restaurant. It's not quite Kunjip in the city, but it's delicious nonetheless.
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 Conte's Bar [339 Witherspoon St] [609-921-8041] [American][]
Good pizza in Princeton. I think it's worth going just to get the townie feel.
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 Dosa Grill [1980 Route 27] [732-422-6800] [Indian][]
Tasty dosa place.
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 Ferry House [32 Witherspoon St] [609-924-2488] [New American][]
Chef/owner Bobby Trigg runs a cozy little French-American fusion place on Witherspoon. I would recommend going for his daily experiments, as he is not afraid to try combining differing tastes.
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 Hoagie Haven [242 Nassau St] [609-921-7723] [Sandwiches][]
You absolutely do not visit this traditional Princeton place for the taste. But boy do they know how to make it cheap!
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 Ivy Garden [238 Nassau St] [609-921-2388] [Chinese][]
Greasy Chinese food. If you must eat Chinese food in Princeton then at least go to Tiger Noodle, which seems slightly better.
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 Kalluri Corner [235 Nassau St] [609-688-8923] [Indian][]
The worst of the Indian restaurants in Princeton.
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 KC Prime [4160 Quakerbridge Road] [609-275-5418] [American][]
A reasonable steak in the Princeton vicinity. A bit overcooked and a bit overpriced, but still worth an occasional visit for the carnivorously inclined.
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 Little Chef Pastry Shop [8 S Tulane St] [609-924-5335] [Pastries, Dessert][]
The one-and-only pastry chef in Princeton worth mentioning.
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 Masala Grill [19 Chambers St] [609-921-0500] [Indian][]
The best Indian in Princeton is quite good.
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 Mediterra [29 Hulfish St] [609-252-9680] [New American, Italian][]
Mediterra has excellent ambiance, reasonable apéritifs, good service, and some tasty appetizers. Unfortunately, that is not nearly enough to overcome overcooked meat. Others seemed to be satisfied with their main dishes, but I cannot forgive a restaurant that gives me a well-done steak when I ordered it rare - especially not when the restaurant charges top dollar ($30) for said steak. Very disappointing.
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 Méhék [164 Nassau St] [609-279-9191] [Indian][]
Decent Indian in Princeton
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 Nassau Sushi and Bagel [164 Nassau St] [Japanese, Korean][]
Decent Korean food, but stay away from the sushi.
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 Old World Pizza [242 Nassau St] [609-924-9321] [American][]
Decent pizza that's overly priced.
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 Olives [22 Witherspoon St] [609-921-1569] [Sandwiches, Deli][]
Olives is way over-hyped. The bread and sandwiches at are inferior to Witherspoon Bread and the sides are inferior to Bon Appetit. To top it all off, Olives is more expensive than both. Way to go!
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 Penang [635 Nassau Park Blvd] [609-897-9088] [Thai][]
Decent Thai, nothing more.
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 Pho Anh Dao [691 U.S. 1] [732-985-7977] [Vietnamese][]
My old favorite Vietnamese restaurant (ironically also called Pho Anh Dao) in the extended Princeton area recently closed, so this is my new go-to place. Well worth the trip!
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 PJ's Pancake House [154 Nassau St] [609-924-1353] [American, Brunch][]
They used to be delicious. Used to be.
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 Sahara [1325 US Highway 206] [609-921-8336] [Middle Eastern][]
Sahara provides good family fare: reasonable food and prices. The pistachio baklava is a must.
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 Teresas Cafe Italiano [21 Palmer Square East] [609-921-1974] [Italian][]
Teresa is one of the most confounding restaurants I've ever visited. It has most of the external intangibles I look for in a restaurant, but the entrées are largely disappointing. It has pretty good bread and pizza, but a poor wine collection. Overpriced appetizers but reasonably priced pizza. Go figure.
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 Thai Village [235 Nassau St] [609-683-3896] [Thai][]
Editble Thai in Princeton.
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 Tiger Noodle [260 Nassau St] [609-252-0663] [Chinese][]
The good news is that this is the best Chinese restaurant in Princeton. The bad news is that I dont eat Chinese in Princeton unless a friend cooks for me (thank you, Jiayue).
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 Tom Yum Goong [354 Nassau St] [609-921-2003] [Thai][]
Tom Yum is the only good Thai in Princeton. It's a little off campus, but their noodle dishes make it a trip worth taking.
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 Tomo Sushi [236 Nassau St] [609-924-8478] [Japanese][]
It's not bad, but it's also far from Ajihei.
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 Tortuga's Mexican Village [44 Leigh Ave] [609-924-5143] [Mexican][]
Decent Mexican food, although slightly overpriced.
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 Tre Piani [120 Rockingham Row] [609-452-1515] [Italian][]
Decent Italian for Princeton. Nothing more and nothing (or not much) less.
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 Triumph [138 Nassau St] [609-924-7855] [American][]
Local microbrewery has decent beers but overpriced food. Recently they have also been experimenting with various fushion dishes, which lie well beyond the capabilities of their cooks.
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 Underground Cafe [4 Hulfish St] [609-924-0666] [Continental][]
Overpriced for what it is.
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 Witherspoon Bread Company [74 Witherspoon St] [609-688-0188] [Sandwiches, Bakery][]
This is the only place I buy bread in Princeton. Enough said.
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 Zorba's Brother [80 Nassau St] [609-279-0999] [American, Brunch][]
Decent place to go for a Sunday brunch.
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