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Elements Restaurant, Princeton, NJ

Elements Restaurant

4.6
4.6
2049 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Innovative
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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We recommend parking in either the Hulfish street or Spring Street garage .
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Scott Anderson

Experiences

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Wednesday Sashimi Night Menu

    Jan 15, 2025 - Mar 26, 2025
    A la carte sashimi menu available on Wednesday night's starting 1/15/25 through 2/26/25. See website for menu. Drinks, tax and gratuity in addition.
    Wednesday Sashimi Night Menu Photo

What 2,049 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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 uniquely indulgent dining experience, perfect for special occasions. Renowned for its "exceptional food" and "attentive service," it delights with creatively presented dishes and expertly paired wines. Guests praise the "best tuna tartare" and exquisite sashimi. Although pricey, it's a top choice for memorable culinary adventures.

2,049 Reviews
  1. Stacey

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was salty. Ambience and service not worth high price charged.

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  2. BrianW

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Some course on the tasting menu weren’t good, but some were excellent

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  3. Summer

    Key West

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place, great service, great food. Definitely recommend for special occasions!

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  4. Glen

    VIP

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Food is excellent. Definitely pay for the quality, but we feel it is worth it for special occasions or if one can afford.

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  5. Glenn

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    304 reviews

    5.0

    304 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The sashimi special menu, now offered with the flexibility of ala carte, is fantastic. We sampled 7 different dishes and were impressed with all 7. Flavors were pronounced as each type of seafood is accompanied by the imaginative use of vegetables, spices and sauces.

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  6. Rochelle

    New Jersey

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a prix fixe 5 course dinner there with a wine tasting for our anniversary. The wines were perfectly paired with each course, and they threw in a couple of amuse-bouches, along with tuna made four ways as an appetizer. The food was excellent, as was the presentation and service. This is a very expensive place, but you are meant to savor every bite and take your time. The food has a Japanese tinge about it. Even the plates were beautiful. You should know that Elements shares the downstairs space with Mistral and is located upstairs.

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  7. Manjit

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Found the food to be not good. We had gone there to be impressed. That did not happen. Most of the items on the 5 course tasting menu did not taste good. The desert was good. Overall, didn’t enjoy the food at all. Ambience and service were good.

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  8. Everett

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We took our attorney and his wife to dinner to express our gratitude for special work he did for us this year. In jest he said he wanted to go to the best. We chose Elements. At the end of the first course, the verdict was: "I think this is the best tuna tartare I have ever had." At the end of the meal, over coffee, the verdict was similarly stated, "This is one of the best meals I have ever eaten." Scott, thank you for making this gift such a success. Indeed, you are the "best."

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  9. Raymond

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible- deserves to be a Michelin Star resturant.

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  10. Edi

    New York City

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The seafood selection was better prepared compared to the red meat one. Lamb had no natural flavor at all and the ribeye had a strong smoke flavor and someone had to look with microscope to find the meat itself - too much fat. Effort in presentation is always excellent!

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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 2049 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Elements Restaurant

66 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We recommend parking in either the Hulfish street or Spring Street garage .
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Scott Anderson
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