
Princeton Station
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About Princeton Station
On Princeton St in North Chelmsford, Princeton Station is an American restaurant built for large groups, with a big bar area and separate rooms hosting banquets and events. The menu holds old-school entrees like shrimp cocktail, chicken piccata, and prime rib, and a baked seafood plate comes with a choice of fries or rice and vegetables. Meals arrive with complimentary garlic bread, and portions run large enough that leftovers are common. Sandwiches and entrees come with fries on the side, and table service is handled by waitstaff assigned to each table. Live music plays on site, adding some noise to the room. It opens daily and takes walk-ins, though the parking lot fills up on busier nights.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention stuffed haddock, reuben sandwich, prime rib and buffalo tenders.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention stuffed haddock, reuben sandwich, prime rib and buffalo tenders.
Customer Review Summary
Prime rib and huge portions draw repeat mention, with diners also praising a mixed grill of steak tips, chicken, and Italian sausage, buffalo tenders, a stuffed haddock, and a standout Reuben sandwich. Sides like maple carrots and the fries come up as favorites, and off-menu options like a seafood fra diavolo have impressed at least one longtime diner. Servers and bartenders are repeatedly singled out as friendly and attentive, making it a regular date-night or celebration stop for several reviewers. The bar area draws a real complaint, though: one diner describes miserable service there, having to ask repeatedly for silverware, condiments, and refills while a loud, over-served crowd made the space hard to enjoy, and that reviewer suggests sitting in the main dining room instead. Another visit found the haddock overcooked and rice undercooked, though the scallops and fries were fine. Busy nights with live music and full parking lots recur, with reviewers stepping outside briefly for air before returning to the meal.
Customer Review Summary
Prime rib and huge portions draw repeat mention, with diners also praising a mixed grill of steak tips, chicken, and Italian sausage, buffalo tenders, a stuffed haddock, and a standout Reuben sandwich. Sides like maple carrots and the fries come up as favorites, and off-menu options like a seafood fra diavolo have impressed at least one longtime diner. Servers and bartenders are repeatedly singled out as friendly and attentive, making it a regular date-night or celebration stop for several reviewers. The bar area draws a real complaint, though: one diner describes miserable service there, having to ask repeatedly for silverware, condiments, and refills while a loud, over-served crowd made the space hard to enjoy, and that reviewer suggests sitting in the main dining room instead. Another visit found the haddock overcooked and rice undercooked, though the scallops and fries were fine. Busy nights with live music and full parking lots recur, with reviewers stepping outside briefly for air before returning to the meal.
Featured reviews
- Laurie
“A tale of two opinions: The old man raved about his food. He had a baked seafood plate with french fries and veg. I had a baked seafood plate with rice and veg. I smiled and nodded, but the haddock was overcooked and the rice was undercooked. The scallops were fine. If he insists on returning I'll go with a sandwich and fries - the fries were good. Half of his pleasure was reminiscing about the dining scene of the last century. Smile and nod and order something with fries.”
- Heather Toner
“My fiance and I come here every Sunday night after work, and it’s become our favorite date night spot. We absolutely love the atmosphere, the staff, and the food, everything is consistently amazing! Riley and Ivana are the best bartenders. They’re always so friendly, welcoming, and personable, and they make every visit feel special. The kitchen deserves a huge shoutout too, the food is always top-tier and never disappoints. We genuinely look forward to our Sunday nights at Princeton Station every week. Highly recommend”
- Tomáš Pastierčin
“Great restaurant, easy parking and nice atmosphere, servers were caring and portions are huge, recommend going in there hungry :)”
- gardenbill
“The parking lot was filled.It was crazy inside.A lot of events were going on in different rooms.More crazinessFinally got a table, had an incredible ruben sandwich.One of the best ones i've had in a long time!! Waitress was great.It was a busy busy night.She did the best she could. Very friendly and engaging. Live music was wonderful, a little noisy.But that's a okay, step outside, Get some fresh air.Go back in and enjoy the night. I now can see why the parking lot was filled to the max. Nice place”
- Gregg Caplitz
“Went to Princeton Station for a birthday 🎂 celebration. Our waitress Bella, was amazing making everyone including our littlest 6 month old guest feel welcome. The food was amazing. Everything fresh and delicious. I ordered an off the menu item Seafood Fra Diavo. As a retired chef myself I was truly impressed. It was amazing. We finished with a birthday cake for our birthday girl. It was a great day”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Old-school American spot serving shrimp cocktail, chicken piccata & prime rib in a plush setting.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
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