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Ficus - Ficus, Princeton, NJ

Ficus

4.4
4.4
141 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
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7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
Ficus is a local BYOB restaurant and café located in downtown Princeton, offering two distinctive floors and convenient FREE PARKING behind the building. We serve healthy and elegant food influenced by local culture, along with vibrant refreshing drinks. We firmly believe in the unifying power of food to bring together people who love food and enjoy high-quality life.

On the first floor, Ficus Café warmly welcomes guests 7 days a week, offering a variety of simple salads and sandwiches, with no reservation necessary.

On the second floor, Ficus Above provides an exclusive dining experience curated by our chefs, available from Thursday to Sunday, between 5 pm and 8 pm. Our seasonal menu invites guests to enjoy carefully crafted culinary creations in an elegant ambiance.

To accommodate larger parties of more than four guests, kindly contact our store at 609-917-2656 for reservations.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, French American, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Host an gastronomic dining experience with our exclusive private dining, discover the perfect venue for your next gathering.<br />
  • Private party facilities
    Our chef table is set in a private room and can accommodate up to 8 people comfortably, we also offer the 2nd floor roof top and dining room for larger groups.
  • Neighborhood
    Princeton
  • Cross street
    Nassau St/ Olden St
  • Parking details
    Free parking behind the building
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 141 people are saying

Ficus reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ficus offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and friendly service. The menu features standout dishes like duck spring rolls and beef cheeks, praised for their taste and presentation. Enjoy the charming atmosphere upstairs or outdoor seating. It's a "great place" for both casual meals and special occasions.
141 Reviews
  1. jenniferm VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is a great fusion of French Asian and American cuisine. Lots of options, friendly service and free parking in a small lot behind the restaurant.

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  2. Chris VIP

    New Jersey25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Usual personal service and good food. We remembered BYOB this time.

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  3. Bob

    New York City41 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service staff was very good, knowledgeable and ready with recommendations. We had tuna ceviche, butternut squash soup, duck, and beef cheeks, all tasty and presented very well. Wintry weather was dismal but the atmosphere inside was very comfortable.

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  4. Jennifer VIP

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to Ficus. Great atmosphere as soon as you go up the stairs to the main part of the dining room. I was with 3 friends, all of us thoroughly loved our evening. The waitress was adorable and sweet. The food was delicious. Highly recommend the shrimp dumplings! We all had a different entree: Fettuccine Alfredo, Bolognese, Honey Miso Salmon and vegetable medley. We all loved our meals. We ended the evening trying 3 of the desserts— a MUST! All the desserts are made in house. They are divine! Chocolate Cake, Creme Brûlée and Yuzu Sorbet with fresh fruit….delicious and a perfect ending to our evening. Highly recommend this gem!

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  5. Abdul

    Philadelphia1 review

    4.0

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice little place with some good ambiance to have brunch at :)

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  6. Priscille

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was particularly wonderful in the restaurant upstairs , from a rapid welcome to offering drinks, opening our bottle (both options ) to menu and meal delivery . There is a coat rack a little hidden behind the curtain by the bathroom that’s very useful in this cold season. Food was excellent : we shared a salad all ingredients fresh well seasoned more than enough in 2, and each had an entree abundant and delicious the famous burger, Korean version, and the “half chicken “ boneless served with delicious squash purée . Despite being full it was a very pleasant noise level really not loud . I love the lighting and spruce-like wall color We will definitely come again! They have a wonderful couple of private rooms either for a couple or for 6, which could allow privacy for business or simply friendly conversation. When weather I’d look forward to an upgrade of tables - maybe tablecloth and stabilized table foot.

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  7. Danielle VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband ordered a tea and let the waitress choose. It was the most delicious tea I have ever had! The duck spring rolls were fantastic. We had the pork chop and the salmon and they were both delicious and a good portion. We highly recommend Ficus.

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  8. cynthia VIP

    New York City199 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This location has been different restaurants. We used to dine at the former Spanish restaurant. Online it looked fine . We called to ask if there was a New Years Eve dinner or aka care. They didn’t know. We also forgot there were no elevators. We dined with our 82 yr old sister. Halibut was good . Beef cheek fine but not great value. Not so special

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  9. David VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent meal, carpaccio of tuna was delicious with beautiful presentation. The Risotto was very well prepared and the scallop’s were perfectly cooked. I would highly recommend Ficus for the food. It was very quiet though, in the period between Christmas and New Year.

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  10. William VIP

    Philadelphia47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice 2nd floor restaurant on. Nassau St. In Princeton. Food, service and ambiance were all excellent. My wife had the Scallops with Risotto and I had the Blue Cheese Bacon Burger. We also had the Duck Spring Rolls as an appetizer. Everything was very tasty and cooked to perfection

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FAQs

Ficus offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 917-2656.

Ficus is rated 4.4 stars by 141 OpenTable diners.

Ficus does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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Google Map for Ficus

235 Nassau St Unit A, Princeton, NJ 08540-4643

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Nassau St/ Olden St
  • Neighborhood
    Princeton
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, French American, Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free parking behind the building
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Host an gastronomic dining experience with our exclusive private dining, discover the perfect venue for your next gathering.<br />
  • Private party facilities
    Our chef table is set in a private room and can accommodate up to 8 people comfortably, we also offer the 2nd floor roof top and dining room for larger groups.
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