ONE 53

4.8

2594 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
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ONE53 is a ninety-nine seat cozy neighborhood restaurant & bar serving New American / Euro Bistro cuisine in a relaxed setting. We combine local hospitality with traditional & contemporary dishes.

Our menu features seasonally changing specials using only the best and freshest seasonal ingredients.

ONE53 features wines from the U.S. and Europe along with a full bar that offers a variety of traditional and specialty hand-crafted cocktails. We're located in Rocky Hill, just minutes from Princeton, NJ.

We've received glowing reviews from The New York Times, The Star Ledger, The Times of Trenton, and NJ Monthly. ONE53 was named 2019's Favorite Restaurant and Favorite Bar by Princeton's premier newspaper Town Topics.

ONE53 was recently named one of the Ten Best Restaurants in Central Jersey by OpenTable

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, European, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(609) 921-0153
Website
http://www.one53nj.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Personal or corporate events served in our private wine cellar
Private party facilities
Private parties for up to 24 guests are comfortably accommodated in our wine cellar.

Location
153 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, NJ 08553
Neighborhood
Princeton
Cross street
Princeton Ave & Rt 518
Parking details
Complementary valet parking is provided. Guests who do not wish to use valet service are encouraged to use on-street parking, or the lot behind our neighbor, Salon Azzurro, which is just a block away and located across the street from the Rocky Hill Post Office.
Public transit
None
Entertainment
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Wine Cellar Dining (Area not handicap accessible)
Feb 14, 2025 only
Join us for an intimate dining experience in our cozy wine cellar at Restaurant ONE53. Enjoy our full-service dinner menu paired with an exceptional selection of wines in a unique and charming setting. Please note that this room is not handicap accessible. Reserve your spot today for an unforgettable evening!

What 2,594 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Ambiance
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Great for fine wines
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Romantic
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

ONE 53 delights with its "consistently excellent" food and service, offering a versatile menu with creative and flavorful dishes. Guests praise the "fabulous cocktails" and attentive staff. The restaurant is a "neighborhood gem" perfect for special occasions or a nice evening out, with standout seasonal offerings and a welcoming atmosphere.

2,594 Reviews

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Glen
VIP
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good food last night. Ribeye special was delicious. Shrimp in garlic/wine as app always excellent. Salad with squash tasty. Good service. Tables usually tight, but had a good spot for two.
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carol
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a family dinner to celebrate our marriage--all was special and perfect, excellent food, desserts, wine and even the espresso was beyond delicious. The staff was courteous, very pleasant and professional--perfect place to celebrate a special occasion
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Ami
VIP
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We eat here often because the menu is a nice mix of classic but with a twist. The food is delicious and always comes out hot. The servers are always courteous and helpful.
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Mary
Denver
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service. So many choices on the menu it was hard to choose. And so many specials. Will be coming back soon.
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Robert
VIP
New York City
25 reviews
1.0
25 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We have enjoyed dinner at One 53 many times. Last night we took friends as our guests for dinner. We were shockingly disappointed with the menu and the food preparation. The food was served barely warm or overcooked. The vegetables were inedible; the pasta overcooked; and french fries were soggy. The seasonal menu was quite limiting. Management’s need to turn over tables quickly resulted in a rushed dining experience. We had barely had a chance to look at the menu to order drinks when the waiter returned to review specials. We asked him to come back later so we could enjoy our cocktails snd conversation before placing our order. We will not be back.
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Cathy
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
BRAVO - WELL DONE! 5:00 on Saturday right after New Year. Almost full restaurant by 6pm. Our waiter was timely, attentive but not intrusive. Spicy shrimp appetizer - high quality ingredients cooked to perfection with toast baguette slices for dipping in addictive sauce. Not spicy so that is misleading. Grilled Octopus appetizer - perfect execution and taste. Cassoulet - a myriad of flavors - enjoyed everyone. A lot of beans. Flounder - Easy to mess up by overcooking but it was cooked perfectly along with green beans and light pasta accompaniment.
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Joe
VIP
New York City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently excellent food and service! Give it a try. You’ll love it!
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Debbie
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience as always. Excellent drinks, food and service.
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Heather
VIP
Philadelphia
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our early Christmas Eve dinner! The cassoulet was exceptionally tasty, and the angel hair pasta was delish. Our waiter was very helpful, our table pleasant and private: everyone agreed that One53 was a perfect place for our special holiday meal. We’re here from Philadelphia for a few days, and so glad that we are!
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Yoly
VIP
New York City
247 reviews
5.0
247 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another wonderful dinner at One53 on Christmas Eve. The food was pure perfection and the service was great. Love the staff….they’re friendly and accommodating. Valet parking is a plus.
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FAQs

ONE 53 is rated 4.8 stars by 2594 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

153 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, NJ 08553

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Princeton Ave & Rt 518
Neighborhood
Princeton
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, European, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Complementary valet parking is provided. Guests who do not wish to use valet service are encouraged to use on-street parking, or the lot behind our neighbor, Salon Azzurro, which is just a block away and located across the street from the Rocky Hill Post Office.
Public transit
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.one53nj.com/
Phone number
(609) 921-0153
Catering
Personal or corporate events served in our private wine cellar
Private party facilities
Private parties for up to 24 guests are comfortably accommodated in our wine cellar.

ONE 53

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Wine Cellar Dining (Area not handicap accessible)

Menu

What 2,594 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is ONE 53 restaurant rated?

Is ONE 53 currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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