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Elements Restaurant, Princeton, NJ
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Elements Restaurant

4.8 (2048)
$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 2,048 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 offers a "special occasion" dining experience with inventive menus like a five-course tasting option. Guests praise the "creative and flavorful" dishes, "attentive service," and "memorable dining" experiences. While some note minor service inconsistencies, overall, it's the "best fine dining experience" in Princeton, perfect for celebrations.
      2,048 Reviews

      1. ClaireS

        New York City1 review

        5.0

        Dined on July 30, 2022

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Outstanding meal, amazing staff, very accommodating, great experience

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      2. Foodie101

        New York City12 reviews

        5.0

        Dined on July 23, 2022

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        This was an amazing meal. Everything was cooked perfectly and the wine pairing by Claudia was excellent. I highly recommend going to this restaurant.

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      3. Rina

        New York City8 reviews

        5.0

        Dined on July 16, 2022

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        My husband and I had our anniversary dinner and had the chefs 15 course tasting menu which was absolutely scrumptious. Each course was presented to us in great manor with great service. This was one of our favorite culinary adventures for sure! Definitely worth it!!

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      4. JayF

        New York City4 reviews

        5.0

        Dined on July 13, 2022

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Wonderful menu, wonderful service and very comfortable. A VERY special place indeed.

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      5. Patricia

        Nashville13 reviews

        5.0

        Dined on June 22, 2022

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Absolutely spectacular experience from service to every bite of every course to wine recommendations. Also the best cosmo ever!

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      6. JennieL

        New York City1 review

        5.0

        Dined on June 18, 2022

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Incredible dinning experience we can’t wait to come again. Thank Chef Anderson for the picture he took with me . Incredible Food, and Wine Pairing Incredible Service. Can’t wait to come back.

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      7. philly VIP

        Philadelphia County23 reviews

        5.0

        Dined on June 15, 2022

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        This place is special. Everything, literally everything is way above and beyond

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      8. OpenTable Diner

        New Orleans1 review

        5.0

        Dined on June 10, 2022

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Excellent dinner. Creative and unique dining experience.

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      9. OpenTable Diner VIP

        Philadelphia County2 reviews

        5.0

        Dined on June 9, 2022

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 3
        Excellent experience at Elements last night. Chose to do the five-course tasting menu; each course was delicious. The Madai, the Wagyu, and the Tahitian vanilla ice cream were the favorites from the meal. Really appreciated the attention to detail and among the waitstaff; everything was choreographed perfectly. Being able to see the chefs hard at work was also a cool touch. Found the ambiance to be a little underwhelming though. Will definitely be back sooner rather than later!

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      10. Winnie

        Anchorage / Alaska1 review

        4.0

        Dined on June 9, 2022

        1. Overall 4
        2. Food 4
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        The environment and service is perfect. The food is great.

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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 2048 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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