Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Mercer

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Updated November 05, 2026

Looking for the best value restaurants in Mercer? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Acacia of Lawrenceville

4.9

4.9 (1191)

$30 and under

American

Lawrenceville

About the restaurant

Welcome to Acacia where simplicity is key. We use local ingredients whenever possible. From our food to our service, we strive to give our guests an exceptional dining experience, one that they can come to expect time and time again. We offer both heated, covered outdoor dining and indoor dining.

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RameshGold

Dined on Nov 1, 2026

A highly reliable restaurant with creative food and great service. Apps like Tuna Nachos, Korean spiced Sprouts, Pear salad and mains like veal Milanese and Salmon are well executed and flavorful. Desserts like the flourless chocolate tart and the Apple crisp freshly baked in a cast iron skillet are delectable. Portions are large and the service exceptional. Highly recommended. BYOB too!

Naoki Sushi

5.0

5 (167)

$50 and over

Sushi

Princeton

About the restaurant

Experience the art of the meal. Guided by the masterful hands of Chef Naoki Tashiro, our Omakase is a journey of trust and craftsmanship, where every dish tells a story of tradition and seasonal excellence."

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Liang

Dined 6 days ago

Very special experience, like being in a great restaurant in Japan.

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寿 Kotobuki Omakase - Sushi Bar

Experience

寿 Kotobuki Omakase - Table Service

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にぎりセット Nigiri Set - Sushi Bar

Blooming Grove Inn

4.8

4.8 (1366)

$31 to $50

Continental

Ewing

About the restaurant

Offering casual fine dining dinner and atmosphere every Tuesday through Sunday, with outdoor seating available weather permitting. We're known for our Continental style Happy Hour Menu, Prix Fixe Option and Dinner Menu, but we invite you to check it out for yourself! We also host many bridal showers, baptisms, rehearsal dinners and retirement dinners, as well as anything else you can think of, and hope that you'll trust us with your next event. See you soon!

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lance

Dined 5 days ago

Our dining visit to Blooming Grove Inn was outstanding - Will definitely recommend your restaurant to our friends!

Sal De Forte's Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (30)

$31 to $50

Italian

Ewing

About the restaurant

At Sal De Fortes, our family does things the old-school way: fresh, time-tested recipes, warm hospitality, and a cozy dining room that feels like home. Under the care of our talented Chef José, each dish is prepared with heart—especially our signature Butterfish & Crab, a guest favorite that keeps people coming back. Whether you’re joining us after a stroll through Washington Crossing State Park, visiting a student at The College of New Jersey, or flying in or out of Trenton-Mercer Airport, we’re the neighborhood spot where you can unwind and truly enjoy a meal. Come for generous, made-from-scratch food; stay for friendly service that treats you like family. You’ll leave satisfied—comforted by honest flavors, a warm atmosphere, and the feeling that you’ve found your go-to place in Ewing.

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Bud

Dined on Oct 31, 2026

Food was delicious and service was good we got there early and was seated right away. They really appreciate the business.

Metro Grill

4.9

4.9 (692)

$31 to $50

Italian

Ewing

About the restaurant

All Reservations made ONLINE ARE FOR INDOOR DINING ONLY. Please call for Outdoor Reservations. Metro Grill has a great selection of Italian Entrees, Fresh Seafood Specials, Grilled Meats, Salads and Appetizers. In addition to our dining room, we also have a large bar that seats 30 as well as high top tables around the bar. Large selection of wine by the glass, 10 oz. martinis, beers on tap and your favorite cocktails. Reasonable prices in a casual and friendly atmosphere. Located at 172 Scotch Road in The Glen Roc Shopping Center with plenty of parking.

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Samantha

Dined on Nov 1, 2026

Food and service were spot on 💕 I highly recommend

Marsilios Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (2397)

$30 and under

Italian

Ewing

About the restaurant

Experience the romance and hospitality of Marsilio’s Kitchen, a beloved landmark since 1951. Celebrate everyday moments and special occasions with seasonal craft cocktails, curated wines, and authentic Italian cuisine. We’re famous for our Chicken Cacciatore and Veal Parmigiana, plus steaks, chops, seafood, and house-made pastas like our mouth-watering gnocchi and slow-roasted braised beef pappardelle.
Enjoy al fresco dining on our beautiful tented patio during warmer months. Host your next event in our private dining room for up to 75 guests—or reserve the entire restaurant for up to 150 for a truly exclusive experience.

We also offer Corporate Catering and Curbside Take-Away. Whether it’s a first date or a casual family dinner, there’s something delicious for everyone. Conveniently located near Trenton Airport, The College of New Jersey, Rider University, I-295, Route 1, and Route 29—just minutes from Yardley and Newtown in Bucks County.

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Matthew

Dined 4 days ago

Fantastic experience. Calamari for app. Seafood Rustica for main. Wanted to like the dishes clean. Well worth it. Will be back.

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Piccolo Trattoria - Pennington

4.9

4.9 (624)

$30 and under

Italian

Princeton

About the restaurant

Piccolo Trattoria is Mercer County’s finest BYOB and casual dining restaurant in the area. From the moment you arrive in our Tuscan setting restaurant, the feeling of family and home is evident. From our homemade pasta, to our milk-fed veal, and prime cuts of beef, pork, lamb and poultry. Arriving daily are deliveries of only fresh seafood from all ports of the world. Cooked to perfection and sautéed with our Chef’s inspired sauces that culminate in the flavors leaping from your plate. Piccolo Trattoria offers fine dining and bistro menu featuring gourmet panini sandwiches, exotic salads, fresh pasta e fagioli and soups, & of course our large selection of gourmet hand-tossed pizza. Savor our famous signature Brooklyn Pie – made from fresh plum tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, virgin olive oil, and fresh basil then cooked to perfection,as well as our homemade dolce & our fresh brewed cappuccino. Our savory dishes from seafood to pizza makes so us -“Sempre Delizio". Grazie! Fami

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Jon

Dined on Oct 29, 2026

They accommodated our party of 7 in their adjacent pizza area which was nicely quiet for our conversations. Food was excellent for all in attendance. Service was attentive and friendly. We've been before and will return.

Grazie Bistro

4.9

4.9 (155)

$30 and under

Italian

Princeton

About the restaurant

We are a modern BYOB Italian restaurant committed to the farm-to-table philosophy, delivering an authentic experience with every dish. Our menu is thoughtfully curated by our chef, who use the freshest locally sourced ingredients to create culinary masterpieces with genuine care and passion. Under the guidance of Executive Chef Marco D'Amico, hailing from the picturesque Abruzzo region of Italy, you will embark on a culinary journey that beautifully captures the essence of Italy.

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Naomi

Dined 2 days ago

Was looking for a nice place to check out before a show nearby and stumbled across the Grazie Bistro. This spot is on the Main Street but has plenty of parking in a lot behind it. After entering we were greeted by the hostess and taken to our table where we were well taken care of for the rest of our dining experience. The menus had a variety of items, but when told the specials we were sold. We went with caesar salads, salmon and scallops. We wanted to make sure we saved room for desert since what they had on display looked so amazing. For that we chose the pistachio cheesecake and crème brûlée cheesecake, both as delicious as everything else we had. I am very much looking forward to being in the Lawrenceville area again so I can stop by to try something new.

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4.8

4.8 (2768)

$30 and under

Italian

Yardville

About the restaurant

In 1999 our dream to let people experience our passion and love for food came true. Since then our menu has evolved year after year through additions of our creative recipes. We pride ourselves on having developed a contemporary Italian cuisine, which focuses on the quality of ingredients while revisiting traditional Italian flavors.

Open the rod iron gate to a lit dining area and be awed by the beautifully hand painted murals that bring you closer to our Italian culture.

From our wood fire pizza to our signature Black Angus NY strip steak, you'll discover that our dishes are a feast for all of your senses.

Bring your family and friends to join our family. Experience the pure pleasure of savoring a meal, down to the very last taste.

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Erin

Dined 3 days ago

This was a recommendation from a trusted friend and it exceeded expectations! Honestly, it was some of the finest Italian food we have had outside of Italy! Taking friends back in December!

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Popular dish

Plain Pizza

Seasons 52 - Princeton

4.9

4.9 (4736)

$31 to $50

American

Princeton

About the restaurant

Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Friday from 3-6PM.

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Mary

Dined 5 days ago

We enjoyed our dinner very much! We will definitely come back soon!

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Cedar Plank-Roasted Salmon

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Wood-Grilled Filet Mignon

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Wood-Grilled Shrimp And Grits

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