Main Street Bistro & Bar

Elite '08

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Paul L.

Denver, CO

Main Street offers wonderfully satisfying meals at a reasonable price.  The look, feel, and taste is contemporary American.  It is classy, yet casual.  The desserts are amazing.  Most of the entrees are fun and tasty (do they still have Pasta Penang?!)  

I don't care for the location.  Princeton Shopping Center doesn't know what it wants to be and this fine restaurant doesn't fit in.  Other than that it is a great experience.

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Sharon C.

Flushing, NY

Nestled in the center of the Princeton shopping center lies the Main Street Bistro & Bar. This is a classic "neighborhood restaurant" with tasty food offerings in a comfy environment. And for those inclined to imbibe, at the front entrance lies a bar..elegantly casual.

It was a cold and rainy winter's day when I first ventured into this place. Dark green walls, an open kitchen, and warm wood furniture greeted me.  I sampled the "Cassoulet of the Day," a New Orleans-styled option with shrimp, andouille sausage, chicken, and grits. Very very tasty and with perfect sized lunch portions (just enough to feel full).

My dining mates sampled the chicken parm, the "Soup of the Day," a cream of zucchini  mixture, and a "Nantucket Cod Salad." As one can tell, the food is reflective of American regional tastes and is suprisingly good. Other interesting options had Asian twists, though none of us were desirous (brave?) enough to try those.

Main Street Bistro offers great options for those with a love of dishes with classic American regional influences.There are reasonably priced entrees and lighter fare--sandwiches and salads. It's a good place for a group with varied tastes.

And the desserts--from the Main St. Bakery and Care (its sister restaurant near kingston st. )--are to die for! Visually and Consumptively!

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Oliver L.

Princeton, NJ

Bistro dining with an excellent wine and beer list - located in Princeton Township.  It's more cozy and laid-back than dining at a similar type of restaurant on Nassau.  They usually have a great selection of micro-brews and imported beers on tap.  Last time I was there, I had the Victory HopDevil and Flying Fish Winter Reserve (both fairly local beers).  I usually order the comfort food standbys (e.g., meatloaf or chicken pot pie), but they also offer a wide range of seasonal specials.

Dishes are reasonably priced - almost every entree is priced under $20.  The restaurant draws a diverse clientle ranging from families with small children, young couples, and hoity toity old-school Princeton alum.  You must have dessert if you come here - everything comes from their own pastry shop.  The chocolate bread pudding is so rich and decadent.

I also appreciate the many black & white portraits they have hanging all over the place... very cool.  The outside of the restaurant also recently got a face lift, and is looking much better than it did before.

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