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ONE 53, Rocky Hill, NJ

ONE 53

4.8 (2629)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
153 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, NJ 08553

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • Neighborhood
    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 2,629 people are saying

ONE 53 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Contemporary American

  • Mercer

    Best Food

  • Mercer

    Best Service

  • Mercer

    Innovative

  • Mercer

    Great for fine wines

  • Mercer

    Lively

  • Mercer

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ONE 53 offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding food and service." Known for its "great vibe" and "delicious food," it consistently impresses patrons. The menu features standout dishes like shrimp and grits and foie gras. Although a bit pricey, it's considered "the best restaurant in the area" by many loyal diners.
2,629 Reviews

  1. suzanne VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love our time and food at One 53! Great location and food.

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  2. Millie VIP

    New York City40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was perfect. So many great menu options and specials, as well as wine. Dessert was amazing, as well as the service.

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  3. Anne

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food & service. A wonderful experience all the way around!

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  4. Millie VIP

    New York City40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was perfect. Great and delicious menu options. Drinks and wine were great. Service was excellent.

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  5. Britnee

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I ate outside, with my fiancée! We enjoyed the service as she was extremely attentive! We were the only ones outside, right at 5 PM! I enjoyed the shrimp and grits! Superb! And my fiancée partook in the house burger and loved it! This was our first time, but not our last! Definitely try it!

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  6. Terell VIP

    Philadelphia County14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service!!! It’s the best meal I have had in the Princeton area in the last 20 years.

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  7. Glen VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I really like One53. Food is always good. Citrus salad, French onion soup, stuffed calamari, all very good as usual. Ribeye has been more hit or miss lately after being excellent for some time. We had two at the table and both a bit fatty, but flavorful. Staff is friendly and a pleasant dinner always.

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  8. Anna

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance at the restaurant is warm and inviting, and the food was truly excellent—especially the flounder with lemon beurre blanc, which was a standout. The pork chop and steak could have used a touch more seasoning, but they were still very tasty and well-prepared. The drinks are generously poured and nicely strong, which I appreciated. The only slightly off note in an otherwise lovely experience was that shortly after we were seated around 5:15, a hostess came by to let us know the table would need to be turned by 7:30. While I understand the intent was to set expectations, the timing of the message felt a bit rude. Our party of five was finished and out the door by 6:40, so it ended up being a non-issue, but I think the hostess could have handled it with a bit more finesse.

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  9. diane

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, amazing! Atmosphere, amazing! Drinks, amazing! Employees, amazing! Atmosphere,!

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  10. michael

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal. I did forget the escargot is served in a broth like liquid that makes the dough its cooked in doughy. It would be better in dry pastry covering or just garlic in an escargot plate. Otherwise the food was exceptional. Our attentive server Marilyn made our meal all the better.

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FAQs

ONE 53 is rated 4.8 stars by 2629 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for ONE 53

153 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, NJ 08553

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Princeton Ave & Rt 518
  • Neighborhood
    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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