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    Forrestal Grille - Crowne Plaza

    3.5 (23 reviews)
    PriceyBars, American
    Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Good for dancing

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    Vince S.

    First off a public service announcement( again) about not burdening loved ones with restaurant.com gift cards. However if you do find yourself trying to use them, take advantage of the offer here. If you are staying in this hotel( Crowne plaza, formerly Scanticon ) you would be wise to eat here with the discount. It's a small bar and dining room, but tastefully appointed and overlooking a wooded area with small lake and fountain. The drink menu is sparse but also features reasonably priced wines, even available as flights. The food menu is also small, but I believe there is a small plates menu we didn't see. But there are choices for most diners, kids and vegetarians included. Trish probably had the better meal, a premium( supposedly) piece of salmon simply seared and served with a light butter sauce. It came with multicolored fingerlings and Swiss chard. Both of which were lightly seasoned and properly cooked. I played it safe with a chicken dish, the organic bird was moist and tender, but the skin that had been nicely crisped at some point became wet when reheated or plated. This came with perfectly roasted multicolored cauliflower and mashed parsnips. Both sides were not your typical offering, and I was impressed with the fall sensibilities of the chef. We agreed we would return again to use up those gift cards, maybe for the breakfast buffet that sounds pretty good. For those staying here you could certainly do much worse if venturing elsewhere for a meal. Solid hotel dining.

    salmon (was much better than this pic portrays)
    Tricia G.

    Vince found this restaurant on Restaurant.com - always a hit or miss. But . . . HIT here! We were actually the first guests seated and we liked the decor and view but weren't sure how our meals were going to be. I started w/ a 1/2 Caesar salad. Very good and not 'drowned' in dressing. The croutons were harder than I like but fine. No biggie. My salmon, accompanied by fingerling potatoes and swiss chard, was very good. The salmon was cooked perfectly and was a pretty nice size too. Vince's chicken was tasty, although a bit plain for me overall. It came with mashed parsnips and multicolored califlower. (How did we get this healthy-minded ?!!) When initially looking at the menu online, I was all set for the pappardelle dish but, unforuntately, it wasn't on Saturday night's menu. A family behind us had the tacos - they looked yummy. I also heard a teen behind us saying that "this is the best burger I've ever had." Who knows. I don't think we'd make a special trip to Forrestal but would def go back again with another coupon in hand!

    I was told the best chef in town made this.
    Christian B.

    The food here was subpar at best, the staff is careless and it is not worth the money. Id maybe come back for a drink if I'm staying here but that's it. I got the spinach artichoke dip I think there was 5 pieces of spinach in it total the rest was cheese, not to mention the bread instead of chips. I also got the brisket short rib burger medium. It tasted like a way over cooked frozen standard beef burger very disappointed. If you like French fries and pickles this is the place you you

    Well played. This is their strawberry shortcake
    Christina N.

    We had dinner here for group of 5. The entire time that we ate at this restaurant, on a Friday night, the place was completely empty. Upon seating we were given two different menus. One menu was for their upstairs bar Flight and a menu for the restaurant itself. The dishes available were expensive, as expected for a hotel restaurant. The selection was varied but sparse. There are only 5 entree choices. For a "grill" there were not very many grill options. The waitress is kind and polite and very attentive which we expected considering we are the only guests there. The food that we did order was cooked well but nothing spectacular. I ordered some sort of blue drink, I cannot remember but it is one of their specials. It was mixed way too strong with blue caracao and I had to request and mix it with an entire glass of pineapple juice to help flavor. When asked about boxing our leftovers we were very promptly handed styrofoam box. At the price level this restaurant is at I expected them to box up to leftovers for us.

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    Breakfast was disappointing. Expensive buffet - not wonderful. Upstairs bar was open for dinner. The Swiss mushroom burger was excellent.

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    It was Saturday night in Princeton, 5 family members were unexpectedly in town supporting my cousin's swim meet and we needed a place to go for dinner.

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    Tommy’s Tavern Tap

    3.9(224 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    I ate at the same restaurant last year when I stayed at the Hyatt Pl., Hotel last year. The hotel…read moreis right next-door and so I can walk to this restaurant. It has an outdoor patio, which on Friday afternoon when I arrived was quite crowded. It has a very large bar area and since I was by myself, I just sat at the bar, even though I wasn't having an alcoholic beverage. I had an unsweetened iced tea with lemon, which they kindly refilled as soon as it was empty. I've been trying to eat healthy so I ended up getting the blackened grouper sandwich, but without the bun, and instead of the french fries I got a side of steamed broccoli with garlic. The fish was actually quite good and the broccoli was very freshly made in crisp with garlic. They have a pretty big menu with all kinds of food foods and the one interesting thing that they have here that you wouldn't expect is sushi and sashimi! Is located in a mall next to the Barnes & Noble. And it's my go to restaurant in that plaza whenever I stay at the Hyatt Place hotel next-door.

    We waited 40 minutes to pick up a prepaid order, only to find out that although the restaurant had…read morereceived the order at the front, ongoing POS system issues meant the kitchen was never notified or sent the order. If these system issues are persistent, there should be a temporary process in place to ensure orders are communicated to the kitchen. The staff were already aware of the problem, which suggests this isn't a one-time occurrence. Management needs to address this so employees aren't left dealing with frustrated customers because of a known system failure. The staff apologized and offered to rush our order by moving it ahead of the others already being prepared, but by that point we had already been waiting 40 minutes, had children waiting in the car, and it was getting late. We ultimately canceled the order and requested a refund. This experience wasn't about the employees, they were courteous and tried to make it right. The issue was the lack of a reliable backup process for a known system problem, which created an avoidable inconvenience for both customers and staff.

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    J S Foodies - Soufflé pancake and chicken waffle

    J S Foodies

    4.4(133 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    Best Soufflé Pancakes ever!…read more Now that I've actually been to Japan I can honestly say I crave these pancakes more than the ones I had overseas! These pancakes are more fluffier and eggier (I think that's a legit word, LOL), and super rich! If you don't like eggs, don't visit because there is a lot of eggy flavor. I've tried the two dominant flavors, Matcha and Strawberry, and I can't tell which one I like better. The light cream topping is better than any butter or maple syrup I've ever had. There is usually one more flavor that they change from time to time as well which I've heard is great. Going on the weekday avoids the wait. The abnormal hours of operation don't make it easy to visit but if you do you'll definitely enjoy. Book the table on Yelp!

    There are places that feed you, and there are places that pause time just long enough for you to…read morenotice your own happiness chewing. J S Foodies is the latter, a small and cheerful outpost of Tokyo imagination where breakfast behaves like theater. I arrived with my boys and my father in law, a man celebrating another year of survival in a universe that has not yet figured out how to improve pancakes. The space is small, and the famous Kiseki pancakes take their time, about twenty to thirty minutes, as if they are being persuaded into existence rather than cooked. These Kiseki pancakes are not pancakes in the American sense. They are soufflé style creations, tall and trembling, as if gravity is only a suggestion. They arrive airy and delicate, with a gentle jiggle that suggests optimism. We ordered accordingly. I had the lemon ricotta, which tasted like sunlight had been filtered through dairy. My oldest chose matcha, green, purple and quietly sophisticated and complex. My youngest went with the original maple, a classic executed so well it made the classics feel new again. All were excellent, the sort of food that makes conversation pause because mouths are busy being grateful. My father in law ordered what I personally considered a cautious breakfast. Regular pancakes with eggs and bacon. A meal that could have been assembled in any roadside diner between here and forever. Yet even this was handled with care. The eggs were perfect, the bacon honest, the pancakes dignified. No irony, no shortcuts. Yes, the prices are a little steep. But this is not a place for routine nourishment. This is a place for occasions, for birthdays, for reminding yourself that breakfast can aspire to something like art. Five stars, because sometimes the world surprises you by getting something exactly right.

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    Chocolate & Banana Soufflé Pancakes

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    Seasons 52 - Wood-Grilled Filet Mignon served with broccolini, Yukon mash, red wine and mushroom sauce.

    Seasons 52

    4.0(559 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    We celebrated my mother-in-law-to-be's birthday at Seasons 52, and it was such a wonderful…read moreexperience! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a warm, welcoming ambiance that made the celebration feel extra special. One of my favorite things about Seasons 52 is that much of the menu features delicious meals under 600 calories, making it easy to enjoy a flavorful meal without feeling overly full. Everything we ordered was fresh, well-prepared, and satisfying. My absolute favorite was the Summer Refresher mocktail - a zero-proof drink that was incredibly refreshing, with fresh mint and juicy watermelon chunks. It was the perfect sip for a summer evening. To top it all off, the Mini Indulgence desserts were the perfect portion-controlled treats. Served in adorable parfait glasses, they let everyone enjoy a little something sweet without overdoing it. With options like Cookies & Cream and Key Lime Pie (plus several others to choose from), there was something for everyone. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a restaurant with a cozy atmosphere, lighter menu options, and delicious food and drinks, Seasons 52 is definitely worth a visit!

    For a chain restaurant, Seasons 52 continues to be a nice restaurant for dinner or lunch. From the…read moreambiance inside, to the service and food, I have always been pleased. The restaurant is great for a date night or an evening out with friends. It's a chain restaurants, but it doesn't always feel like one. Our waiter was wonderful, knowledgeable on the menu, and efficient. Our food came out relatively fast, once our orders were taken. The White Wine Chicken was so delicious and moist, the gnocchi was great as was the Filet Mignon. You've also gotta love the mini $4 dessert offering. The only thing I don't recommend is the Trout. A friend and I have had it here on two occasions and both times it was dry and overcooked.

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    Caramelized Grilled Sea Scallops served with broccolini and mascarpone risotto.

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    Cedar Plank-roasted Salmon with seasonal vegetables, marble potatoes and dill-mustard sauce

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