Peacock Inn, Fine dining restaurant in downtown Princeton, US
Peacock Inn is a fine dining restaurant in downtown Princeton with three elegantly appointed dining rooms, a cocktail bar, and outdoor seating. The porch and landscaped patio expand the space for various types of meals and gatherings.
The building dates to the 1770s when Jonathan Deare offered rooms and meals to members of the Continental Congress. This colonial estate evolved over centuries from a lodging house into an established fine dining restaurant.
The restaurant shapes dining in Princeton through contemporary American cooking that emphasizes regional ingredients from local farms. The menu reflects a shift from classical French tradition to modern dishes that center on seasonality and local sourcing.
The restaurant serves dinner Tuesday through Sunday with extended hours on weekends and offers afternoon tea service with sweet and savory selections. The various dining areas allow choosing between more formal or relaxed settings depending on preference and occasion.
During renovations in 2006, workers uncovered original drawings from the Prohibition era hidden in the basement. These concealed artworks reveal the location's past during one of America's most defining historical periods.
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