The Meeting House Reviews Summary

Drinks

Pros:

• "Extraordinary drinks."
• "The brunch cocktails were refreshing."
• "Also the drinks are very good. Very nice service and ambiance."
• "The drinks here are really good; I liked their specialty in-house cocktail."
• "The drinks were incredible - I had the Antidote and she had the El Jefe."
• "The cocktails were tasty."
• "The cocktails here are boozy and awesome. Not too sweet which is perfect."

Cons:

• "Then the drinks were terrible. Not even good."
• "Cocktail 'Dark Night' was mediocre, whereas many places in Princeton offer a top notch Old Fashioned."
• "The cocktail glasses I didn't like..they've to change immediate."

Service

Pros:

• "The staff was friendly, helpful, and fully engaged in making sure our party ran smoothly and was enjoyed by all."
• "Jeremy was the person who organized our event and he went out of his way to make sure all the things we requested for the event were provided to us."
• "The waiters are friendly & so attentive."
• "It was refreshing to have a server who was attentive and proactive."
• "The energy, vibe, and service is unmatched."
• "The staff was attentive and all of the tables were beautifully set."
• "Our waitress was exceptionally great."

Cons:

• "The service was terrible. They put us at the worst table."
• "Our server was very sour and couldn't even fake a smile."
• "Beautiful place but service is severely lacking."
• "The service was poor as they prioritize older larger groups vs potential repeat customers."
• "To make matters worse, the service was incredibly slow. Our server seemed to be moving at a snail's pace."
• "The waiter needed to be called each time we needed him."
• "the service was not good."

Food

Pros:

• "Calamari - Nice and crisp. Perfectly Cooked."
• "The Ricotta Cavatelli was so bland and undercooked that it was difficult to eat."
• "For brunch I recommend the fried chicken & pancakes for the perfect salty and sweet combo and for dinner the short rib was so rich and delicious."
• "The pancakes with fried chicken were exquisite, as was the breakfast plate, consisting of two fluffy pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, and rosemary, Parmesan potatoes."
• "The chicken and ribs were melting off the bone, and we could not get the biscuits or the mashed potatoes into our mouths fast enough."
• "The food was so clean, fresh and delicious."
• "The food was delicious."

Cons:

• "Food quality is mediocre."
• "The sea bass was lacking in seasoning and portion size."
• "The chips served with the guacamole were unevenly cooked (some were still raw)."
• "Guac with chips - was ancient and tasteless."
• "Food was mediocre to say the least. I got eggs Benedict... The potatoes were dry. The benidect was dry and tastlesd."
• "We ordered 'crispy' Brussel sprouts that seemed more like they were boiled."
• "The menu looked enticing, but rubbery chicken skin is a disappointment."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "Environment was polished, warm and aesthetically pleasing with a focus on modern rustic."
• "This restaurant is very beautiful. I love the layout of the place."
• "The atmosphere at the Meeting House is why we keep coming back! It has such a nice vibe and is a great date spot."
• "Meeting house has quickly become a Princeton favorite spot!"
• "Beautiful atmosphere and Great food!"
• "The aesthetic is beautiful."
• "The restaurant is beautiful with great ambiance!"

Cons:

• "The high-class atmosphere was initially comforting, but after tasting the food, my post-hunger clarity kicked in and I found it a bit pompous and arrogant."
• "Indoors is nice but little too dark."
• "The outdoor dining experience is not on par with the interior dining experience."
• "The table was kind of gross."