Combining exceptional cuisine, handcrafted drinks, and top-notch service within a refined yet inviting setting, Witherspoon Grill is one of New Jersey’s premier dining destinations. Nestled in the heart of downtown Princeton, it’s the ideal spot for an extraordinary dining experience.
Witherspoon Grill’s menu features classic American fare, including braised short ribs, raw bar specialties, and what many consider the best burger in Princeton. Guests can savor their meals while enjoying the sophisticated, vibrant bar scene, which boasts a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list, an inventive selection of craft beers, and live jazz performances every Tuesday evening. Whether gathering with friends or unwinding after work, the bar offers the perfect atmosphere to enjoy a signature cocktail.
The restaurant prides itself on sourcing only the finest ingredients. It features all-natural Prime Angus Beef, locally sourced poultry, and fresh seafood from the renowned Nassau Street Seafood Company. Every steak is hand-selected and cut in-house for optimal flavor and quality.
Witherspoon Grill is the go-to destination for any occasion—a leisurely family lunch, an evening out with friends, or a professional business dinner. For private events, the restaurant offers an exclusive dining room equipped with amenities like a projector and screen, accommodating both social gatherings and corporate functions.
At Witherspoon Grill, every meal is a celebration of exceptional taste and hospitality, making it a beloved favorite for locals and visitors alike.
Private Dining
Looking for the perfect place to book your next private event in the heart of Princeton? Witherspoon Grill has a private dining room with a view of the square, complete with a projector and screen. Seating 20, this space is great for social events, birthday parties, and corporate meetings.
Email us today at events@witherspoongrill.com for menus and booking.
MENUS
Starters
$12
ARTICHOKE HEARTS FRANCESE
$12
$14
FOUR CHEESE SPINACH DIP
$14
$16
FRIED CALAMARI
tomatoes, onions, banana peppers & balsamic
$16
$18
AHI TUNA & AVOCADO MARTINI
$18
$18
CRAB & ARTICHOKE DIP
$18
$18
SHRIMP COCKTAIL
$18
$24
COLOSSAL CRAB COCKTAIL
$24
$95
/
$170
CHILLED SEAFOOD TOWER
raw oysters, raw clams, ahi tuna & avocado martini, shrimp, mussels, lobster
$95
/
$170
Soups & Salads
$10
BAKED FIVE ONION SOUP
$10
$9
/
$12
LOBSTER BISQUE
$9
/
$12
$14
CAESAR SALAD
parmesan, romaine, sourdough croutons
$14
$14
ICEBERG WEDGE
bacon, tomatoes, blue cheese dressing
$14
$18
WITHERSPOON CHOPPED SALAD
mixed lettuce, bacon, radish, eggs, artichokes, blue cheese, tomatoes & fried onions
$18
$24
CHICKEN COBB SALAD
eggs, avocado, blue cheese, bacon, cucumbers, tomatoes, parmesan vinaigrette
$24
$28
CABO GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD
roasted corn, queso fresco, black beans, avocado, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, crispy tortilla chips, tarragon dressing
$28
substitute lump crabmeat for shrimp $8
$32
N.Y. STRIP STEAK SALAD
mixed greens, tomato wedges, parmesan vinaigrette, blue cheese crumbles, crostini
$32
Sandwiches
$18
TURKEY CLUB
house-made chips & pickle
$18
$18
BBQ SHORT RIB SANDWICH
frizzled onions, coleslaw, sweet potato fries & pickle
$18
$18
GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH
apple butter, caramelized onions, brie, blue cheese, arugula, figs, served with fries and a pickle
$18
$22
SMOKED SALMON CLUB
house-made chips & pickle
$22
$28
NEW ENGLAND LOBSTER ROLL
house-made fries & pickle
$28
$20
THE WITHERSPOON BURGER
10oz Angus Burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, fries & pickle spear (vegetarian burger option available)
$20
Extra Toppings ($1 each) - American cheese, cheddar, bleu cheese, provolone, two-hour onions, sauteed mushrooms, bacon, or fried egg
Entrees
$24
LEMON CHICKEN
chicken cutlet, mushrooms & artichokes in a lemon pan sauce
$24
$24
PAN-SEARED SALMON
beurre blanc with choice of house chopped salad or fries
$24
$24
JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE
house-chopped salad, buerre blanc & remoulade
$24
$24
SHORT RIB MAC & CHEESE
braised short rib, caramelized onion, bordelaise & ricotta
$24
$28
PUMPKIN RAVIOLI
sage brown butter, broccolini, butternut sauce, pecans
$28
$36
FILET MIGNON TIPS
mashed potatoes, green beans & gravy
$36
$38
BONELESS BRAISED SHORT RIB
2-hour onions, mushrooms, mashed potatoes, shredded balsamic Brussels sprouts
$38
Steaks & Chops
All steaks are served with frizzled fried onions & tomato wedge. Add to your steak: Mushroom Bordelaise $2 - Bearnaise $2 - Au Poivre $4.
$34
PORK CHOP
16 oz. with carrot ginger puree
$34
$34
STEAK FRITES
8 oz. hanger steak with fries
$34
$44
STRIP STEAK
12 oz. cut in-house
$44
$46
FILET MIGNON
8 oz. cut in-house
$46
$47
RACK OF LAMB
10 oz. herb panko crust, asparagus, roasted red potatoes
$47
$58
DRY AGED BONE-IN RIBEYE
20 oz. dry aged & cut in-house
$58
Sides
$8
ONION RINGS
$8
$8
FRIES
$8
$8
TWO-HOUR ONIONS & MUSHROOMS
$8
$9
MASHED POTATOES
$9
$9
BAKED POTATO
$9
$9
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
bacon & shallots
$9
$9
BROCCOLINI
butter & garlic
$9
$9
ASPARAGUS
butter & garlic
$9
$9
CREAMED SPINACH
$9
$10
MAC & CHEESE
$10
Starters
$12
ARTICHOKE HEARTS FRANCESE
$12
$14
FOUR CHEESE SPINACH DIP
$14
$16
FRIED CALAMARI
tomatoes, onions, banana peppers & balsamic
$16
$18
AHI TUNA & AVOCADO MARTINI
$18
$18
CRAB & ARTICHOKE DIP
$18
$18
SHRIMP COCKTAIL
$18
$21
CRAB CAKE
$21
$24
COLOSSAL CRAB COCKTAIL
$24
$95
/
$170
CHILLED SEAFOOD TOWER
raw oysters, raw clams, ahi tuna & avocado martini, shrimp, mussels, lobster
$95
/
$170
Soups & Salads
$10
BAKED FIVE ONION SOUP
$10
$9
/
$12
LOBSTER BISQUE
$9
/
$12
$14
CAESAR SALAD
parmesan, romaine, sourdough croutons
$14
$14
ICEBERG WEDGE
bacon, tomatoes, blue cheese dressing
$14
$18
WITHERSPOON CHOPPED SALAD
mixed lettuce, bacon, radish, eggs, artichokes, blue cheese, tomatoes & fried onions
$18
$28
CABO GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD
roasted corn, queso fresco, black beans, avocado, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, crispy tortilla chips, tarragon dressing
$28
substitute lump crabmeat for shrimp $8
$32
N.Y. STRIP STEAK SALAD
mixed greens, tomato wedges, parmesan vinaigrette, blue cheese crumbles, crostini
$32
Steaks & Chops
All steaks are served with frizzled fried onions & tomato wedge. Add to your steak: Mushroom Bordelaise $2 - Sauteed Shrimp (2) $7 - Bearnaise $2 - Au Poivre $4.
$34
PORK CHOP
16 oz. with carrot ginger puree
$34
$34
STEAK FRITES
8 oz. hanger steak with fries
$34
$44
STRIP STEAK
12 oz. cut in-house
$44
$46
FILET MIGNON
8 oz. cut in-house
$46
$47
RACK OF LAMB
10 oz. herb panko crust, asparagus, roasted red potatoes
$47
$58
DRY AGED BONE-IN RIBEYE
20 oz. dry aged & cut in-house
$58
$114
PORTERHOUSE FOR TWO
48 oz. served with house sauces
$114
Entrees
$20
THE WITHERSPOON BURGER
10 oz. angus burger, lettuce, tomato, onion, fries & pickle spear (vegetarian burger option available)
$20
Extra Toppings ($1 each) - American cheese, cheddar, blue cheese, provolone, two-hour onions, sauteed mushrooms, bacon, or fried egg
$24
SHORT RIB MAC & CHEESE
braised short rib, caramelized onion, bordelaise & ricotta
$24
$28
PUMPKIN RAVIOLI
sage brown butter, butternut sauce, pecans, broccolini
$28
$32
JUMBO SHRIMP RIGATONI
spicy vodka sauce, peas, sausage, herbed crumbs
$32
$34
GRIGGSTOWN BRICK CHICKEN
sweet potato gnocchi, bordelaise, two-hour onions, hot honey, spinach
$34
$36
PAN-ROASTED SALMON
pine nut pesto, maple butternut puree, bok choy salad
$36
$36
FILET MIGNON TIPS
mashed potatoes, green beans & gravy
$36
$38
BONELESS BRAISED SHORT RIB
two-hour onions, mushrooms, mashed potatoes, shredded balsamic Brussels sprouts & bordelaise
$38
$42
JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKES
creamy cabbage slaw & beurre blanc
$42
Sides
$8
ONION RINGS
$8
$8
FRIES
$8
$8
TWO-HOUR ONIONS & MUSHROOMS
$8
$9
MASHED POTATOES
$9
$9
BAKED POTATO
$9
$9
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
bacon & shallots
$9
$9
BROCCOLINI
butter & garlic
$9
$9
ASPARAGUS
butter & garlic
$9
$9
CREAMED SPINACH
$9
$10
MAC & CHEESE
$10
12 and Under
ENTREES
$6
MACARONI & CHEESE
$6
$6
PASTA
butter or marinara
$6
$8
CHICKEN TENDERS
with fries
$8
$9
CHEESEBURGER
with fries; cheddar or American
$9
$14
BEEF TENDERLOIN TIPS
with fries
$14
$14
GRILLED SALMON
with fries
$14
DESSERT
$6
ICE CREAM SUNDAE
vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, sprinkles and a cherry
$6
COCKTAIL MENU
$15
BLOOD ORANGE MARTINI
Tito's vodka, orange liqueur, blood orange purée, sparkling wine
$15
$18
DARK CHERRY ITALIAN
Herradura Reposado Tequila, amaretto, fresh house-made mix, and cherries
$18
$15
GINGER GOLD
Three Brooks Bourbon, Misunderstood Ginger Spiced Whiskey, honey simple syrup, fresh lemon juice
$15
$15
SCOTCH TODDY
Monkey Shoulder, lemon juice, Malabar, and winter tea syrup
$15
$15
SPARKLING PINEAPPLE COSMO
house-infused pineapple vodka, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, sparkling wine
$15
$15
STRAWBERRY BEE'S KNEES
Bar Hill gin, fresh strawberry purée, fresh lemon juice, honey
$15
$13
WG EGGNOG
Maker's Mark, Kahlua, Myers's, sugar, vanilla, pasteurized eggs, dairy, whipped cream, and fresh ground nutmeg
$13
$11
MOJITOS
Bacardî limòn rum, mint & fresh lime juice
$11
$1
-add passion fruit or peach liqueur +
$1
$1
-add Sparkling +
$1
$1
-add blood orange or pear purees +
$1
glass $11 | pitcher $35
SANGRIA
Classic: red or white
glass $11 | pitcher $35
glass $14 | pitcher $45
Sparkling with Riesling & liqueurs
glass $14 | pitcher $45
$14
WINTER MULE
Bulleit Rye, Malabar, fresh lemon juice, winter tea syrup, and ginger beer
$14
$7
Non-alcoholic peach or winter mule
$7
Consuming raw, cooked to order, or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Parties of 6 or more will have a 20% gratuity added to the bill. There will be a split plate charge of $3 for entrees.
About the Chef
Alejandro de Casenave
To truly understand who Chef Alejandro De Casenave is, you only need to look at—and taste—his cooking. His dishes reflect passion, precision, balance, and the unmistakable touch of a master chef.
On our menu, his crab cake stands out as one of the best in the state—perfectly seasoned, juicy, and simply delicious. His pasta dishes are a testament to his talent: simple yet perfectly executed, offering pure culinary pleasure with every bite. His care in meticulously portioning each piece of Beef and Seafood, ensuring the perfect cut for flawless cooking, tells a lot about his passion and dedication to our guests.
Chef Alex first studied finance at William Paterson University before pursuing his true passion at the culinary school of Mercer County Community College. After honing his skills in various roles across North Jersey and New York City, he returned to his roots in Lawrenceville, NJ.
Previously Executive Chef at Big Fish Restaurant in Princeton, NJ, Chef Alex joined the JM Group in 2015. His passion for cooking, inspired by his grandmother, led him to become the Executive Chef of Witherspoon Grill in 2018.
When he’s not in the kitchen, Chef Alex enjoys hiking in the great outdoors or expanding his ever-growing cookbook collection.
Witherspoon Grill
57 Witherspoon St.
Princeton, NJ 08542
609.924.6011
For general inquiries, please email us at: info@witherspoongrill.com
Media & Marketing Inquiries: jessica@jmgroupprinceton.com
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Hours
Monday - Thursday: 12:00pm - 2:30pm, 4pm - 8:30pm
Friday & Saturday: 11:00am - 2:30pm, 4pm - 9:30pm
Sunday 11:00am - 2:30pm, 4pm - 8:30pm
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