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ONE 53, Rocky Hill, NJ

ONE 53

4.8 (2637)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
153 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, NJ 08553

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 19 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

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What 2,637 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
  • 4.5Value

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 is a "LOCAL GEM" known for its "excellent food and service," with patrons praising its "wonderful ambiance" and wide range of menu options. Consistently offering "exceptional food every time," this restaurant is celebrated for its "great vibe" and "handcrafted cocktails." Ideal for any occasion, it promises a memorable dining experience.
2,637 Reviews

  1. Dianne VIP

    New York City64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Manager Craig was welcoming and personable. Bartender Manny was on top of his game. Server Marilyn was outstanding. The chef prepared beyond exceptional meals: another excellent experience at One53.

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  2. Lauren

    New York City14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food & service is always excellent. We had the table by the front door, didn’t love that. And you can you please stop with the credit card machines. It’s so awkward.

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  3. Vicki VIP

    Philadelphia County11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cocktails are top notch, food is delicious. Service is pleasant and efficient. Quality of drinks and food and service are excellent. Best restaurant in this area.

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  4. John VIP

    New York City38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We ate on the outdoor patio and we were the only people there. The indoor restaurant is usually very crowded and the patio was a welcome change.

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  5. edward VIP

    New York City40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    wonderful spicy gazpacho,scotch blossoms cooked perfectly(so lightly fried best ever tasted.) Sword fish blackened excellent. Asapargus tasted amazing.So many times they have no taste.Tiramusi was just okay,A little heavy for my taste. Overall A plus service also seamless and friendly.The wine list is fairly priced We will return soon.

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  6. Joanna

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ONE 53 is consistently great. Never had a bad meal there. LOCAL GEM

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  7. Bonnie VIP

    New York City110 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We started going to this restaurant when it opened. It has maintained consistently high standards through the years. Celebrating our anniversary, we had a friendly and informative waiter. Lovely cocktails, wonderful ambiance. The shrimp and grits dish was as good as anything I've had in Charleston.

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  8. Donna VIP

    Philadelphia County8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service was great! We will be back. The squash blossoms was a pleasant surprise

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  9. suzanne VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    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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  10. Millie VIP

    New York City45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    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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ONE 53 is rated 4.8 stars by 2637 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 19 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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