Steak Restaurants in Princeton, New Jersey

Steak Restaurants in Princeton, New Jersey
The college town of Princeton, New Jersey--home to the prestigious Princeton University--is a place where visitors can enjoy not only culture, academia and history, but nature as well. The Princeton Battlefield State Park, for example, is steeped in historical significance as the place where Washington made his first victory against the British. The 85-acre park offers open lawns and hiking trails. After a day's walking, treat yourself to a steak at one of Princeton's several steak restaurants.

Witherspoon Grill

High quality ingredients are a fundamental element of the food served at this classic American steakhouse. Witherspoon Grill sources foods from the best ranchers, purveyors and farmers, which ensures freshness and quality. The restaurant serves Premium Gold Prime Angus Beef raised by a co-op of small ranchers. Its fish and shellfish come directly from its sister company, Nassau Street Seafood & Produce.

As well as prime steaks, Witherspoon Grill offers Blue Plate Specials, which include meatloaf and ribs, and classics such as burgers. The restaurant also features Sunday brunch and live jazz on Tuesdays.

Witherspoon Grill
57 Witherspoon St.
Princeton, NJ 08088
(609) 924-6011
witherspoongrill.com

Ruth's Chris Steak House

The name Ruth's Chris Steak House may be familiar, as this chain has branches all over the USA and several locations worldwide; it is currently the world's largest fine dining company. As well as the restaurant's signature steaks, which are seared at 1800 degrees and topped with fresh butter ensuring that they sizzle all the way to the table, Ruth's serves seafood entrees including lamb and chicken as well as an extensive wine and cocktail list and desserts. Ruth's can also arrange private dining if contacted in advance.

Ruth's Chris Steak House
2 Village Blvd.
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 452-0041
ruthschris.com

Salt Creek Grille

Salt Creek Grille is another steak restaurant chain, albeit a much smaller one; there are a total of five Salt Creek Grilles located throughout the USA. The restaurant, which is open for Sunday brunch and a weekday happy hour between 4 p.m and 6 p.m, is located on U.S. Route 1, next to the Westin Princeton Hotel. Salt Creek Grille's menu features hand cut mesquite grilled steaks, fresh seafood, barbeque ribs and pork chops. There is also an extensive wine list and live jazz several nights a week and during Sunday brunch.

Salt Creek Grille
1 Princeton Ave.
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 419-4200
saltcreekgrille.com

Article Written By Annie Page

Annie Page was first published in the "Buenos Aires Herald" in 2001. She has been freelance writing since early 2009 and currently lives in Hawaii. Page has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and philosophy and a Master of Arts degree in comparative literature from University College London.

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