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Elements Restaurant, Princeton, NJ

Elements Restaurant

4.6
4.6
2034 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
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!

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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
  • 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.
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

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

    US$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

    US$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.
  • NYE 5-Course Tasting Menu - $150 per person

    US$150.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    We will be offering a special NYE Five Course Tasting Menu priced at $150 per person for reservations 4:30pm to 6pm. Drinks, tax and gratuity additional. Only menu available at this time slot. Please notate allergies/dietary restrictions. Reservations cancelled within 48 hours subject to a $150 charge per person.

What 2,034 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Mercer

    Innovative

  • Mercer

    Healthy

  • Mercer

    Great for fine wines

  • Mercer

    Romantic

  • Mercer

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elements Restaurant offers a unique dining experience with "creative and perfectly presented" dishes. Guests frequently praise the knowledgeable staff and their "impeccable" wine pairings. While some find the menu prices high, many agree it is "worth every penny" for special occasions. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, perfect for an unforgettable meal.

2,034 Reviews
  1. Heather

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was amazing the food and the service. The only thing is there was a couple next to us with a small child and the child was watching cartoons on their phone. At a place like this, I would never ever expect something like that.

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  2. lori

    VIP

    New York City

    71 reviews

    1.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We purchased a Thanksgiving dinner to go. Worst Thanksgiving meal I've ever had. I had asked that no extra black or white pepper be added to our food. OM G! SOOOO spicy! Even mashed potatoes had big black dots in it (pepper, duh). Maybe it was marjoram or SOMETHING but we threw most of it out. I can only imagine what the regular menu must tase like.

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  3. Vivek

    VIP

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Went for my son’s birthday. The food was very ok for the price. Nothing special at all. Ordered for one vegetarian and two non vegetarian experiences. None of the dishes tasted exquisite. Considering what we paid for the experience we were expecting far better tasting food. We did not finish our food in some of the 5 course meals but were never asked whether we liked it or not. Surprising ..!

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  4. Christina

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first chef’s tasting and it was fantastic! I have never experienced anything like it.

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  5. Lona

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service in a lovely, relaxed environment.This place is for a real foody who doesn’t mind the high price tag and can truly appreciate the artistry of this chef.

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  6. KARLEEN

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elements’ 5-course dining is always a wonderful experience. The staff are so knowledgeable and every minute is curated with care. The dishes they create are incredible and the wine pairings are perfect. Thank you to everyone at Elements!

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  7. Frank

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very nice experience at Elements. Our server’s, Sam and Caroline were outstanding. They presented our five course tasting menu with detailed descriptions. The food was exceptional, fresh and delicious. Ambiance was pleasant, and we could see into the kitchen from our table. Elements was pricey, but certainly worth a special occasion dining experience. We would definitely be back.

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  8. Jimmy

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unbelievable experience. I'm totally spoiled now. The food was exceptional.

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  9. Nicholas

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding. All dishes brought new taste buds to life.

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  10. Glenn

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    294 reviews

    5.0

    294 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Elements is extraordinary — arguably the best restaurant in New Jersey — certainly the best we’ve ever experienced!

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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 4.6 stars by 2034 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Elements Restaurant

66 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Hulfish St. & Paul Robeson Pl.
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (609) 924-0078
  • 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.
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