You can’t really go wrong with the restaurants in Mercer. I mean, we don’t like to brag, but they’re some of the best in New Jersey. The ones we listed below are local favorites and always have visitors cheering for more. Look for the special notes we added (noted with an “ * ”) for the restaurants offering Thanksgiving meals. Because some of us don’t want to handle the additional stress that cooking a three course meal involves… We have your wishes granted and your stomachs happy this fall!
See them all below —
The Perch at The Peacock Inn
20 Bayard Lane, Princeton, NJ 08540
An incredible new Chef has been combining classic French techniques with a hint of Southern flair at this Princeton staple. With their picturesque back patio, use of local ingredients and true passion for food, The Perch exceeds its reputation for a refined experience.
- Offering Thanksgiving Dinner and Take-Out Packages
Brick Farm Tavern
130 Hopewell Rocky Hill Road, Hopewell, NJ 08525
Voted Diners’ Choice 2020 for their impeccable food and atmosphere. A true farm-to-table experience, with a genuine approach to sustainable farming. A must-try in the area for exquisite, farm-fresh entrees.
* If you’re looking for Thanksgiving meals, check out Brick Farm Market, which is an outlet for the farm to sell food directly to customers. They’re now accepting Thanksgiving orders here.
Photo via https://www.instagram.com/brickfarmtavern/
Rats Restaurant
16 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, NJ 08619
Rat’s menu is always above the best, and we love that they use the changing of the seasons to spice it up. Fresh fall ingredients from local New Jersey farms add some new, bold flavors to their French-inspired menu. Plus you get the added bonus of the exceptional grounds to view while you dine.
Photo via https://www.instagram.com/opentable/
Agricola Eatery
11 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542
Fall spice toddy, autumn squash soup, sweet potato chili, pumpkin ravioli… fall is all OVER this menu, and what makes it more incredible is everything is farm-to-table from local farms. Creative and quality make up their philosophy on food, and people are raving about it. We think you will too.
- Thanksgiving Feast Packages available until November 18th. To place your order, either email catering@harvestrestaurants.com or call (609) 921-2777
Photo via https://www.instagram.com/biteswithbhavs/
Mediterra Restaurant and Taverna
29 Hulfish Street, Princeton, NJ 08542
Excellent, flavorful Italian food that ties in the foods of the season. They also have a great selection of vegetarian items. Remarkable culinary experience, but because of this you’ll want to make a reservation! Make one and your future self will thank you!
* Thanksgiving Turkeys available for curbside pick-up. Order now on terramomo.com/store for November 25 pickup at their bakery on Witherspoon Street.
Photo via https://www.mediterrarestaurant.com/
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