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Elements Restaurant, Princeton, NJ

Elements Restaurant

4.6
4.6
2050 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
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!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Location
    66 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542
  • Phone number
    (609) 924-0078
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu 17:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We recommend parking in either the Hulfish street or Spring Street garage .
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Scott Anderson

Experiences

  • Wednesday Sashimi Night Menu

    15 Jan 2025 - 26 Mar 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.
    Wednesday Sashimi Night Menu photo

  • 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.

  • Five Course Tasting Menu - $129 per person

    US$129.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    We are currently offering a $129 Five Course Tasting Menu. We will happily accommodate allergies/dietary restrictions with advanced notice. Optional wine pairing priced at $79 per person. Please notate allergies/dietary restrictions.

Private dining

Menu

Elements Restaurant's menu was last updated 2022-08-05.

See website for current menus

Main

  • Five Course Tasting MenuUS$129.00

    • 15-Course Chef's Tasting MenuUS$189.00

      Last updated: 5 August 2022

      What 2,050 people are saying

      Elements Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

      Overall ratings and reviews

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

      4.6
      4.6 based on recent ratings
      • 4.6Food
      • 4.7Service
      • 4.5Ambience
      • 4Value

      Noise • Moderate

      Loved For

      • Mercer

        Innovative

      • Mercer

        Great for fine wines

      • Mercer

        Romantic

      • Mercer

        Good for special occasions

      • Mercer

        American

      Review summary

      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
      Elements Restaurant in Princeton is renowned for its "exceptional food and service," offering an unparalleled dining experience. Chef Anderson's creative and varied menu, including the lauded 15-course tasting, is "more than just a meal," with each dish "perfectly timed" and "beautifully presented." Caroline and the staff are praised for their "impeccable" service, making it a "highly recommended" venue for special occasions. While some found it pricey, many assert it's "worth every penny."

      2,050 Reviews

      1. Ed VIP

        New York City42 reviews

        5.0

        Dined 1 day ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Absolutely the best fine dining experience in the Princeton area. The courses are artfully plated and each taste elicits a sigh of delight. The staff describes each dish which typically includes at least four distinct taste sensations—they are knowledgeable and happy to share.

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      2. Stacey

        Washington DC1 review

        2.0

        Dined on 7 March 2025

        1. Overall 2
        2. Food 1
        3. Service 2
        4. Ambience 3
        Food was salty. Ambience and service not worth high price charged.

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      3. BrianW

        New York City2 reviews

        4.0

        Dined on 27 February 2025

        1. Overall 4
        2. Food 4
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 3
        Some course on the tasting menu weren’t good, but some were excellent

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      4. Summer

        Key West1 review

        5.0

        Dined on 14 February 2025

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Great place, great service, great food. Definitely recommend for special occasions!

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      5. Glen VIP

        New York City9 reviews

        5.0

        Dined on 13 February 2025

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Great experience. Food is excellent. Definitely pay for the quality, but we feel it is worth it for special occasions or if one can afford.

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      6. Glenn VIP

        Philadelphia304 reviews

        5.0

        Dined on 5 February 2025

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 4
        The sashimi special menu, now offered with the flexibility of ala carte, is fantastic. We sampled 7 different dishes and were impressed with all 7. Flavors were pronounced as each type of seafood is accompanied by the imaginative use of vegetables, spices and sauces.

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      7. Rochelle

        New Jersey18 reviews

        5.0

        Dined on 30 January 2025

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        We had a prix fixe 5 course dinner there with a wine tasting for our anniversary. The wines were perfectly paired with each course, and they threw in a couple of amuse-bouches, along with tuna made four ways as an appetizer. The food was excellent, as was the presentation and service. This is a very expensive place, but you are meant to savor every bite and take your time. The food has a Japanese tinge about it. Even the plates were beautiful. You should know that Elements shares the downstairs space with Mistral and is located upstairs.

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      8. Manjit

        Philadelphia6 reviews

        2.0

        Dined on 19 January 2025

        1. Overall 2
        2. Food 2
        3. Service 4
        4. Ambience 2
        Found the food to be not good. We had gone there to be impressed. That did not happen. Most of the items on the 5 course tasting menu did not taste good. The desert was good. Overall, didn’t enjoy the food at all. Ambience and service were good.

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      9. Everett

        New York City6 reviews

        5.0

        Dined on 11 January 2025

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        We took our attorney and his wife to dinner to express our gratitude for special work he did for us this year. In jest he said he wanted to go to the best. We chose Elements. At the end of the first course, the verdict was: "I think this is the best tuna tartare I have ever had." At the end of the meal, over coffee, the verdict was similarly stated, "This is one of the best meals I have ever eaten." Scott, thank you for making this gift such a success. Indeed, you are the "best."

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      10. Raymond VIP

        New York City2 reviews

        5.0

        Dined on 1 January 2025

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Incredible- deserves to be a Michelin Star resturant.

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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 4.6 stars by 2050 OpenTable diners.

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

      Make a booking

      2 people
      19:00
      Booked 4 times today
      Experiences are available.
      Google Map for Elements Restaurant

      66 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542

      Dining areas

      Additional information

      • Phone number
        (609) 924-0078
      • Price
        $50 and over
      • Cuisines
        American, Contemporary American
      • Hours of Operation
        Dinner Wed, Thu 17:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00
      • Dress code
        Smart Casual
      • Parking details
        We recommend parking in either the Hulfish street or Spring Street garage .
      • Payment Options
        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
      • Executive Chef
        Scott Anderson
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