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ONE 53, Rocky Hill, NJ

ONE 53

4.8
4.8
2606 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
153 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, NJ 08553

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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

Menu

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What 2,606 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Mercer

    Best Overall

  • Mercer

    Best Food

  • Mercer

    Great for fine wines

  • Mercer

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ONE 53 offers a "phenomenal" dining experience with "exceptional" food and "wonderful, warm service." Guests rave about the handcrafted cocktails, diverse menu, and creative dishes like the blackened pork chop and swordfish. The vibrant atmosphere and friendly staff make it a "neighborhood gem" perfect for any occasion.
2,606 Reviews

  1. carmen

    New York City22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I came from Alexandria VA and after 8 year away you are as super as all the year I lived here before

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  2. Harriet

    New York City27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was phenomenal. Food was delicious. Place was crowded which is always a good sign.

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  3. Linda VIP

    New York City18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One53 is always a treat! Service great, food exceptional and nice night out. The restaurant has a great vibe-can’t wait to go back!

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  4. Diane

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to One 53 for a birthday dinner. The food and service were excellent. We look forward to dining here again.

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  5. Joe

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Hands Down - ONE 53 is the absolute best restaurant in the area!

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  6. Jennifer VIP

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One53 is our go-to for any occasion, whether it's a special dinner or just a last-minute night out. From the wonderful, warm service to the EXCELLENT handcrafted cocktails to the absolutely delicious dinner (apps to dessert, every time), we are never disappointed and always leave happy ... and planning our next night out at One53. Couldn't recommend this restaurant more!

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  7. Elizabeth VIP

    New Jersey87 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a perfect dining experience Food never disappoints

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  8. Grace VIP

    Philadelphia22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service were excellent. We had a special calamari appetizer which was beautifully presented and very tasty. The only thing that could be improved here is to put in some noise reduction panels, or soft furnishings. It gets really loud and for those of us over 50, it's hard to hear the conversation at our table.

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  9. steve

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whole experience was amazing. Had the grilled pork chop blackened and it was the best pork chop I have ever eaten. Probably better then 85% of the steaks I have had in my life. I would highly recommend this restaurant to everyone.

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  10. Tanya

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great time. Food and wine List both great. You won’t be disappointed. Not many restaurants in that area that come close to the quality of the dining experience.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
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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.
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