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ONE 53, Rocky Hill, NJ

ONE 53

4.8 (2614)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
153 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, NJ 08553

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 2,614 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 Overall

  • Mercer

    Best Food

  • Mercer

    Best Ambiance

  • Mercer

    Innovative

  • Mercer

    Neighborhood gem

  • Mercer

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ONE 53 excels as a vibrant dining spot in the greater Princeton area, offering "excellent food" and "friendly service" with a "great vibe" and an inviting atmosphere. Patrons rave about "amazing drinks" and standout dishes like pork chops and cassoulet. Though it can be "pricey," it remains a local favorite for special occasions.

2,614 Reviews

  1. Karen VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The noise level is beyond loud. Acoustics always bad in this restaurant but thought I’d try again Sorry I did

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  2. Robin VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience with this restaurant excellent staff and the food is always on point

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  3. suzanne VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal at 153!!! Our favorite spot in town!

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  4. jennifer VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One53 always delivers. It’s got a great vibe and delicious food.

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  5. Glen VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I typically love it there. I come for the ribeye. It is a special but often available. I have had it about five times prior, delicious every time. For whatever reason, last night it was the opposite. It was strange, but it was poorly cooked and tough. I left half the steak. I can’t imagine why. The new citrus salad is great, stuffed calamari now on the menu also great. Unfortunately, we might not rush back given the ribeye.

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  6. Molly

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best there is! Drinks amazing, food absolutely delicious and service fabulous. Never disappoints!

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  7. Sanjeev

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Liked food ambiance & service. The staff is friendly. Recommend dishes Chicken Milanese, Pasta Casarecce & Blackened Flounder.

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  8. Sunita

    Miami1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very pleased with our dining experience at One53. We were celebrating our anniversary and were looking for good ambience and good selection of food and drinks! We had the citrus salad and gnocchi with sautéed shrimp and spinach both of which were on their specials and my husband had the pork chops highly recommended by our server. All the dishes were excellent and we’ll definitely go back to try the rest of their menu. In fact the pork chops were the best he had ever eaten!!

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  9. James VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Excellent service! The foie gras with the wine pairing was amazing!

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  10. John

    San Francisco31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Full disclosure - this is one of our favorite “greater Princeton area” restaurants and we have been going there since it opened - I think about a decade ago at least. We love to sit at the bar, dine, and converse with Craig, Manny or whoever is working that night. We love the cocktails and the food at this place - particularly the “seasonal” menu offerings which change about every quarter. Last night we had the Shrimp and Grits, Mussels - which were exceptionally plump) and a terrific crab-stuffed calamari appetizer. All were outstanding. Cocktails are great and something to look forward to. It is a little pricey - but we think it is worth it and try to come at least every couple of months. An upscale version of “Cheers”!. Check it out.

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FAQs

ONE 53 is rated 4.8 stars by 2614 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 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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