The Perch

Name: The Perch
Address: 20 Bayard Lane, Princeton, NJ, United States, 08540
Telephone: (609) 924-1707
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (1725)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

20 Bayard Lane, Princeton, NJ 08540

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2 people

Jul 19, 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Transforming fresh, local ingredients into refined, accessible interpretations of regional American cuisine.

Welcome to The Perch at the Peacock Inn, where each meal is a celebration of community-driven produce and thoughtfully-sourced ingredients. We are continually inspired by our area’s hardworking farmers and by the myriad possibilities of seasonality. It is a privilege to share this moment of comfort and attentiveness with you.

At Perch, our food pays homage to the idea of terroir—that each product grown and raised in our particular corner of New Jersey carries its own individual taste. Our rotating dishes adapt with the changing seasons of the local microclimate, and we work closely with our friends and purveyors to bring you the best in peak season.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Afternoon Tea, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Afternoon Tea Tue–Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(609) 924-1707
Website
http://www.thepeacockinn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Eben Copple
Private party facilities
Whether you envision a sophisticated sit-down dinner, a festive cocktail reception or a corporate business luncheon, The Perch at The Peacock Inn is the perfect venue for all your event needs. Our experienced Event Coordinator is dedicated to assist with every last detail to assure hassle-free planning!
Private party contact
Olivia Allen: (609) 658-0765

Location
20 Bayard Lane, Princeton, NJ 08540
Neighborhood
Princeton
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking available.
Public transit
We are located a short walk from NJ Transit train & bus.
Entertainment
Rich Genoval // Singer & Piano - Thursdays (select dates)
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,725 people are saying

The Perch reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
2.1Value

Noise • Moderate

1,725 Reviews

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Evie
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful experience. We had the most pleasant waiter and the food was delicious!
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Sonia VIP
Idaho13 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely place for a more formal dinner/special occasion. We especially appreciated low noise level, space between tables, impecable service, and delicious food.
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cindyshoe
New York City7 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 23, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Just did not love it. The fennel salad was so darn spicy I couldn't eat it, it tasted like it had a ton of wasabi in it, horrible! The chicken was good, the plate was bit contrived, like the chef it trying too hard, the veggies were all lined up, like they were going to march off the plate, lol. But the people were very nice there. I don't think I will go back, just not my cup of tea.
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PaulB
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Perch was excellent. Fine dining at its best. My wife has celiac and they were very very attentive. The only problem was using our OPEN table rewards. Our rewards were good for one year till 2023 but it did not process. Only downer of the evening as we spent $200 but could not use our 25 dollar Open table reward.
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DebiG
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My Husband & I have enjoyed many dinners at The Perch. Atmosphere, Staff is outstanding. We will return soon once again!
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fino VIP
New York City15 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 18, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a very nice place if you like a sedate meal with very good food and excellent service. It has an air of calm without being at all unfriendly. If you prefer the joint to be jumping this is probably not for you but for an intimate dinner with a partner or friend, it's ideal.
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Cameron VIP
New York City21 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 18, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was a very pleasant experience; and nice to have a drink at the bar. Server was very good as well as the rest of the staff
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BrendaDev
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on February 18, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved going to The Perch for the first time. We didn't know what to expect, but everything was wonderful. We will definitely go back and try some of their other delicious dishes.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely exquisite meals and service. Danny our server was first rate with impeccable manners. We will be back!!
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JimQ
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have been here many times - a great special occasion restaurant with highly professional service, flawless food and presentation and very cozy seating. A bit pricey, but worth it.
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The Perch is rated 4.6 stars by 1725 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 19, 2025

7:00 PM

20 Bayard Lane, Princeton, NJ 08540

Additional information

Neighborhood
Princeton
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Afternoon Tea Tue–Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Afternoon Tea, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking available.
Public transit
We are located a short walk from NJ Transit train & bus.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Eben Copple
Entertainment
Rich Genoval // Singer & Piano - Thursdays (select dates)
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thepeacockinn.com/
Phone number
(609) 924-1707
Private party facilities
Whether you envision a sophisticated sit-down dinner, a festive cocktail reception or a corporate business luncheon, The Perch at The Peacock Inn is the perfect venue for all your event needs. Our experienced Event Coordinator is dedicated to assist with every last detail to assure hassle-free planning!
Private party contact
Olivia Allen: (609) 658-0765

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