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Elements Restaurant, Princeton, NJ
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Elements Restaurant

4.8 (2049)
$50 and over
American
66 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542

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2 people
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • 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

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (609) 924-0078
  • Website
    http://www.elementsprinceton.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Scott Anderson
  • Private party facilities
    2 room options, small room for 8-10 guests & large room for up to 16-20 guests. Can be combined for up to 25-30 guests.
  • Location
    66 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542
  • Neighborhood
    Princeton
  • Cross street
    Between Hulfish St. & Paul Robeson Pl.
  • Parking details
    We recommend parking in either the Hulfish street or Spring Street garage .
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit to Princeton Station, once arrived, an additional 1.5 mile walk or 3 minute cab ride.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 15-Course Chef's Tasting Menu - $199 per person

    $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

    $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. We also offer our 15-course Chef's Tasting Menu at 5:00, 5:15, 6:45 and 7:00 on Wednesday and Thursday; and 5:00, 5:15, 8:00 and 8:15 Friday and Saturday.

Menu

Elements Restaurant's menu was last updated on 8/5/2022.

See website for current menus

Main

  • Five Course Tasting Menu$129.00

    • 15-Course Chef's Tasting Menu$189.00

      Last updated: August 5, 2022

      What 2,049 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

      4.8
      4.8 based on recent ratings
      • 4.8Food
      • 4.9Service
      • 4.7Ambience
      • 4.1Value

      Noise • Moderate

      Loved For

      • New Jersey

        Innovative

      • Mercer

        Best Overall

      • Mercer

        Best Food

      • Mercer

        Best Service

      • Mercer

        Best Ambiance

      • 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 offers a memorable fine dining experience with "outstanding food and service" that consistently impresses. The menu features creative and flavorful dishes, including a popular sashimi special. While on the pricier side, it's perfect for special occasions. Guests appreciate the "attentive service" and the delightful "kitchen theatre."
      2,049 Reviews

      1. David VIP

        New York City17 reviews

        5.0

        Dined 4 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Just an outstanding evening. The food, wine and service were exemplary.

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      2. Joe VIP

        New York City3 reviews

        5.0

        Dined on May 31, 2025

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        great experience, pricey. The staff was fabulous!

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      3. Mark

        New York City1 review

        5.0

        Dined on May 17, 2025

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        We did the 5 course tasting menu and truly enjoyed each dish. Not only were but happy, but also very full.

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      4. Ramesh VIP

        New York City205 reviews

        5.0

        Dined on May 11, 2025

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 4
        Always reliable with great innovation and execution of the standards. Service stands out. Highly recommended.

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      5. jessica VIP

        New York City15 reviews

        5.0

        Dined on May 11, 2025

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        As always food and service were outstanding. We love coming to this restaurant. I highly recommend it.

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      6. JAMES

        Philadelphia County17 reviews

        5.0

        Dined on May 11, 2025

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        It's always a pleasure dining at Elements and Mother's Day Brunch was no exception. "Special occasion" restaurant events usually have boring menus, complacent service and gouging prices. In contrast, Elements offered a serious set of adult menu choices (oysters with salmon roe, lamb pasta, crab omelettes, nettle croquets, etc.) that provided choices for every palate and was consistently flavorful and fun. Attentive but not over-bearing service and an ambience that somehow accommodated to children while allowing adult conversation rounded out the experience. And, of course, the desserts were scrumptious and the bread serving is always an anticipated course. Elements is expensive, but where pancakes and pre-cooked bacon costs $30 right around the Princeton corner, it's worth the cost, especially for a special event or any event you want to make special.

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      7. Nancy VIP

        New York City30 reviews

        5.0

        Dined on April 27, 2025

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Superb experience, one of the best we've had! My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the food, service and watching the kitchen chefs do their creations. Will definitely be back.

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      8. Ramesh VIP

        New York City205 reviews

        5.0

        Dined on April 20, 2025

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 4
        Elements remains the best restaurant in the Princeton area. Great food, service and the kitchen theatre with raging flames and tireless Chef Anderson. A treat highly recommebded.

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      9. Jennifer VIP

        Philadelphia County32 reviews

        4.0

        Dined on April 19, 2025

        1. Overall 4
        2. Food 4
        3. Service 3
        4. Ambience 4
        While the menu and food was top notch, there were a few service blips that made the experience less than desirable. I was called the day before to confirm and asked about a special occasion. The person on the phone asked for our names so they could provide us with a a celebratory card. While at the restaurant, our server offered to wrap up our bread and then we never received it. Upon leaving, I also noticed we never received the card either. While these are just minor things, it still does not align with a chefs tasting menu and a $600 bill. The expectation is to have top notch service. As for the food, it would be nice to offer a 10 course menu as the chef tasting was A LOT and some dishes were not impressive (smoked brassicas, Kanpachi, radish)

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      10. Mai Mai VIP

        San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

        5.0

        Dined on April 5, 2025

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        We had a delicious meal. Each dish was creative and flavorful. The service was impeccable. Overall, it was a memorable dining experience and I look forward to returning!

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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 4.8 stars by 2049 OpenTable diners.

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

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      Make a reservation

      2 people
      7:00 PM
      Experiences are available.
      Google Map for Elements Restaurant

      66 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542

      Dining areas

      Additional information

      • Cross street
        Between Hulfish St. & Paul Robeson Pl.
      • Neighborhood
        Princeton
      • Hours of operation
        Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
      • Price
        $50 and over
      • Cuisines
        American, Contemporary American
      • Dining style
        Fine Dining
      • Dress code
        Smart Casual
      • Parking details
        We recommend parking in either the Hulfish street or Spring Street garage .
      • Public transit
        NJ Transit to Princeton Station, once arrived, an additional 1.5 mile walk or 3 minute cab ride.
      • Payment options
        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
      • Executive chef
        Scott Anderson
      • Additional
        Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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