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ONE 53, Rocky Hill, NJ

ONE 53

4.8 (2625)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
153 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, NJ 08553

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 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 2,625 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 is a standout dining destination known for its "exceptional food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "great vibe" and diverse menu featuring highlights like foie gras, flat iron steak, and seasonal specials. Though occasionally loud, the cozy atmosphere and attentive staff make it a favorite spot for celebrations.

2,625 Reviews

  1. Terell VIP

    Philadelphia11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Glen VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  3. Anna

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. James

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. Highly recommend. Beef, lamb and pasta were all top notch. Try the grilled oysters.

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  7. Christina

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The basement is more quiet and good space between tables. Upstairs tables are very close together. We all enjoyed the food. The fish was a bit overcooked but meal was tasty.

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  8. AJ

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was delicious and service was good but we definitely felt rushed. And start to end we were probably there just a little over an hour. For a Saturday night with a bottle of good wine (half taken home) the push to hurry us along seemed unnecessary.

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  9. Michelle

    Charleston30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food every time. No one has foie gras … one 53 has foie gras. And it’s awesome! He’s a happy man! A lovely evening on the new patio. Will be back again and again.

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  10. Joanne

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great time at the annual rose’ tasting. The vendors are super friendly and informative. Dinner afterwards was excellent. Sat at the bar which is always a fun time. My flat iron steak was cooked to perfection. Thank you!

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ONE 53 is rated 4.8 stars by 2625 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 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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