Alchemist and Barrister
A restaurant rating and review

Alchemist and Barrister
28 Witherspoon St
Princeton
609-924-5555

A rating and review of a fine dining Princeton, New Jersey restaurant serving up American fare.

The restaurant ratings and reviews have been established on the basis of personal visits by the restaurant editor of New Jersey Leisure Guide and/or other reliable sources who have made a visit to the restaurant and/or feed back from our viewers.

Restaurant Review

This Princeton restaurant has been a landmark for decades and is one of the more popular local gathering places in Princeton.

The restaurant takes its name from its owners who are a chemist and attorney.

The restaurant is set in a colonial townhouse, and while the atmosphere is cozy and elegant, the tables are tightly placed, with the dining room being more formal than the bar and is not recommended for an intimate romantic dinner.

The bar is just like an old english pub with a warm friendly staff, and is very popular at lunch with a variety of good sandwiches, burgers, and salads. The hamburgers are the best in Princeton.

The dinner menu is American fare with the usual seafood, pasta, and steak dishes. The meals are well prepared with favorites that include veal medallions, shellfish medley, grilled steaks and chops, shepard's pie, sesame crusted tuna, and roast duckling.

In the summer, try the outside patio for a refreshing dining experience.