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Ficus - Ficus, Princeton, NJ

Ficus

4.2
4.2
131 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
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Ficus

4.2
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Princeton

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2 people
19:00
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Great for live music
Ficus is a local BYOB restaurant and café located in downtown Princeton, offering two distinctive floors and convenient FREE PARKING behind the building. We serve healthy and elegant food influenced by local culture, along with vibrant refreshing drinks. We firmly believe in the unifying power of food to bring together people who love food and enjoy high-quality life.

On the first floor, Ficus Café warmly welcomes guests 7 days a week, offering a variety of simple salads and sandwiches, with no reservation necessary.

On the second floor, Ficus Above provides an exclusive dining experience curated by our chefs, available from Thursday to Sunday, between 5 pm and 8 pm. Our seasonal menu invites guests to enjoy carefully crafted culinary creations in an elegant ambiance.

To accommodate larger parties of more than four guests, kindly contact our store at 609-917-2656 for reservations.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, French American, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (609) 917-2656
  • Payment Options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Host an gastronomic dining experience with our exclusive private dining, discover the perfect venue for your next gathering.<br />
  • Private party facilities
    Our chef table is set in a private room and can accommodate up to 8 people comfortably, we also offer the 2nd floor roof top and dining room for larger groups.
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What 131 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Mercer

    Healthy

  • Mercer

    Hot spot

  • Mercer

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ficus offers an "absolutely wonderful experience" with its multi-level dining, including a cozy upstairs and a lively rooftop. Diners rave about the "amazing" food, like duck spring rolls and beef tacos. The BYOB policy is a unique perk, complemented by a friendly service that "more than compensates for the ambience."

131 Reviews
  1. Jaimie

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    This is the second time we’ve eaten at Ficus, so I feel like I’m now equipped to make observations on the experience: -The food really is incredible. Everything we’ve ordered has been delicious. I especially recommend the Potato Croquettes appetizer. -The service is very average. Expect long wait times without communication. We have eaten there only on weekend nights, and there is consistently only one server working. It seems the whole restaurant is staffed by just a few people. Be prepared to just place your whole order the first time the server comes to your table because you may wait fifteen minutes before you see them again. -Your meals are inconsistently delivered. One of our members, who ordered the buttered pasta, received their food over ten minutes after the rest of us. We had to notify the server we didn’t receive the food when he finally came over to see how everything was. -The jazz music is a wonderful background to dinner; however, the restaurant walls have chipped and missing paint all over, as does the bathroom. When the bill costs around $200 for three adults and one child, I would like to see upkeep. One additional note: The stairs inside the building that take you up to the restaurant are very steep. Just be mindful.

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  2. bob

    New York City

    122 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    122 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    delicious meal.. tasty tuna tartare, scallops, duck.. all good. attentive service from megan minor issue with reservation... for whatever reason the staff didn't update my arrival so i wasn't credited with points. open table staff promptly corrected the situation .. all is well now

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  3. Sol

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was well prepared and tasteful; steaks were served exactly prepared as asked and nice of nice proportion, duck was also well prepared and the Branzino was also very good. Service was good and friendly. We had a nice table in the corner at the window. It’s nice that it’s a BYOB. And I would like to come again some time and experience the outdoor area.

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  4. Cameron

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good wine, good food, good service! Definitely will be coming here again!

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  5. Helma

    New Jersey

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was mediocre. Especially the scallops were very disappointing. The appetizers were mini style. Overall the food was overpriced and underwhelming. We will not go back.

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  6. Mariana

    Orlando

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great little surprise awaits upstairs from what looks like a very cute bakery downstairs. But upstairs is a nice atmosphere and the night we went even with a live band. Great surprise. Our waitress was very helpful in selecting gluten free dishes, which is a plus in our family. The food was very, very good, I especially recommend the beef tacos. I think those were my favorite. It's an appetizer but I would have as a meal next time. Great portions. The butternut soup was also highly recommended. It may be a seasonal thing, but it was excellent. Definitely a great little spot if you are visiting the Princeton area.

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  7. Alexsky

    New Jersey

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Come with me for a date! After years of doing OpenTable reviews, I was able to redeem points at a participating restaurant. This leads us to our night at Ficus Ficus is a multi-level establishment with a cafe on the ground floor and a dining area upstairs complete with al fresco seating on their rooftop & private rooms. The crisp autumn weather was perfect for dinner outside. We got the duck spring rolls to start which had two different sauces, a smokey chipotle & what seemed to be a play on a plum sauce. The wrappers were crispy & filling was hot - we just wish there were more duck inside! Mocktails were our vibe and we got a blueberry mojito & a peach lady. For entrees, we decided to go cozy. The beef cheek was unbelievably tender and the mash potatoes were creamy and amped up with rosemary. The brick chicken featured a butternut and apple purée and pickled fennel. On the side was sautéed kale. While the taste was good, the chicken was overcooked - kind of disappointing. The dish was also pretty wet due to the glaze mixing with the moisture from the kale. Execution could have been much better. Dessert was awesome - no notes! Service was also very friendly and our waitress that night was a vibe. While there are definitely some areas that can be improved, Ficus provided a lovely night out. Thank you, OpenTable for making this meal possible! 4/5 ⭐️

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  8. Linda

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. Mock margarita was tasty also. Service was very good, with just one waiter and two assistant servers on a Saturday night. Tables for 2 inside were a little too close together for getting in and out of seats. Would return. Roof deck looked popular.

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  9. Jon

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 9 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s a byob with limited wine selection…..lol they were out of red wine too. Also there was no one in the restaurant and they sat us next to a table of 4. Could had spread us out.

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  10. Matt

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had date night over the weekend, got the duck spring rolls and tuna tartare for starters. Entrees we got salmon in a bed of broccolini and quinoa and the duck dish with potatoes, carrots and a puree that knocked me outta my chair. Excellent dinner together and our server was attentive, will absolutely be adding this to the restaurant rotation! Thanks guys

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FAQs

Ficus offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 917-2656.

Ficus is rated 4.2 stars by 131 OpenTable diners.

Ficus does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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Ficus

4.2
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Princeton

Make a booking

2 people
19:00

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ficus

235 Nassau St Unit A, Princeton, NJ 08540-4643

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Nassau St/ Olden St
  • Area
    Princeton
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, French American, Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free parking behind the building
  • Payment Options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (609) 917-2656
  • Catering
    Host an gastronomic dining experience with our exclusive private dining, discover the perfect venue for your next gathering.<br />
  • Private party facilities
    Our chef table is set in a private room and can accommodate up to 8 people comfortably, we also offer the 2nd floor roof top and dining room for larger groups.
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