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Acacia of Lawrenceville
Our passion for inventive American cuisine is matched only for our passion for using the freshest, local ingredients.
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57 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 57 reviews
5 stars
(19)
4 stars
(26)
3 stars
(11)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(34)
- special occasion(31)
- fit for foodies(28)
- romantic(20)
- good for groups(8)
- great for lunch(5)
Acacia of Lawrenceville Reviews List
Review 1 for Acacia of Lawrenceville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
FABULOUS DINNER, BUT WAY TOO NOISY
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"OUR FAMILY (A PARTY OF 5) CELEBRATED MOTHERS' DAY ON SATURDAY NIGHT (ONLY TIME WE COULD ALL GET TOGETHER). THE FOOD WAS THE BEST THIS SIDE OF THE HUDSON RIVER, BUT AT TIMES WE HAD TO SHOUT TO BE HEARD ABOVE THE DIN. SOMETIMES, EVEN OUR SHOUTING COULDN'T BE HEARD AROUND OUR TABLE FOR 5. IT WAS THAT LOUD. OUR WAITRESS WAS TERRIFIC. EXCELLENT SERVICE AND A GREAT PERSONALITY AND ATTITUDE.
I WOULD RETURN JUST FOR THE FOOD AND SUFFER THROUGH THE NOISE. NOTE THIS IS A BYO."
I WOULD RETURN JUST FOR THE FOOD AND SUFFER THROUGH THE NOISE. NOTE THIS IS A BYO."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Acacia of Lawrenceville
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
One entree was good, but expensive.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One entree was good, but expensive. The second entree was sub-par, especially for the price."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2013
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Review 3 for Acacia of Lawrenceville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We are an older couple who
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We are an older couple who prize the quiet dining experience along with imaginative
cooking. Acasia fills both bills wonderfully well. It is the perfect place to take family and out-of-town visitors where you can enjoy an excellent, eclectic meal, elegantly served, in an atmosphere where one can actually TALK to one another."
cooking. Acasia fills both bills wonderfully well. It is the perfect place to take family and out-of-town visitors where you can enjoy an excellent, eclectic meal, elegantly served, in an atmosphere where one can actually TALK to one another."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 4 for Acacia of Lawrenceville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Acacia is well worth visiting!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The place is clean and has great abviance. Food is excellent with some real exciting choices! Service was great and staff is very friendly!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for Acacia of Lawrenceville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
fantastic food in a quiet neighborh
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food! BYOB is an added bonus. We had the lamb and boar - both were flawless and our plates were almost licked clean. The chocolate mousse cap dessert was so good that I wish I just ate three of those for dinner! It was a quiet Friday night venue on Main St in Lawrenceville. I'd imagine that as the weather warms up, more people will show to eat on the outdoor patio. Prices are about $30/35 for an entree so its pricey, but you make it back with the BYOB. Nice date night spot."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for Acacia of Lawrenceville
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The restaurant was great.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The restaurant was great. My one complaint is that it is BYOB and that is not noted anywhere on their site. This meant we didn't have any wine with our dinner which was a major disappointment."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2005
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Review 7 for Acacia of Lawrenceville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Acacia of Lawrenceville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, great service,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food, great service, and always a wonderful evening!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 9 for Acacia of Lawrenceville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good salads, particularly
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very good salads, particularly the fried Calamari which was perfectly coated, spiced, and sauced. Of three entrees we liked the filet mignon(nice flavorful aged meat) and rack of lamb. One was ordered medium rare and the other rare. Both arrived underdone. The bass fish special was soggy, under-cooked, and flavorless. Vegetables(a broccoli rabe and a squash medley) were fresh but lacked imagination-- no herbal accents or good skillet technique. Very noisy when crowded. The unfortunate fact is that there are few really good restaurants in the Princeton area. Acacia is among the better ones."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 10 for Acacia of Lawrenceville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Acacia, Lawrenceville
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Each menu choice, i.e.,appetizer, salad, entree, and dessert was fabulous. The food was excellent and prepared to perfection. Kurobuta Pork and Wild Boar Shank were juicy; the Cappucino Creme Brulee was the best ever. Wonderful Valentine's Day date."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Acacia of Lawrenceville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Tasteless crab cakes....
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have gone to Acacia on many occasions in the past. We even got married 32 years ago in the church across the street. The service, food, and ambiance always made for a wonderful meal. I ordered the crab cakes on this last visit and was really disappointed. The presentation was lovely with 2 crab cakes, 3 slices of grilled zucchini and 4 spears of asparagus. The crab cakes were golden brown, 3" dia., nicely textured with lots of crab meat, and nicely shaped, but tasteless. I reluctantly told our server that all the chef needed was a little Old Bay Seasoning to make this a terrific crab cake. My husband ordered the fillet Mignon which was to die from...so delicious. We'll probably go back and try again...this restaurant's worth it!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Acacia of Lawrenceville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Acacia has always been a special
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Acacia has always been a special restaurant with an inventive menu that is not too "far out". It hits the sweet spot of appealing to both foodies and those with tamer palates. The menu is nicely balanced with fish, meat and I think I recall a vegetarian option too. My latest dining experience was enjoyable for all of my guests. The Scottish salmon itself was very good - high quality and cooked properly. I would have preferred it sans topping. I had a wonderful creme brulee. I will keep coming back."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Acacia of Lawrenceville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Been there twice for dinner.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Been there twice for dinner. Food has always been great and it's BYOB."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for Acacia of Lawrenceville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice spot...
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Alll in all, we had a lovely evening out and enjoyed Acacia. Good service and pleasant atmosphere. The food just did not hid the mark. Both our appetizer and main dish were not even warm when they were served. They should have been piping hot! The bread that was ordinary and uninteresting. Too bad for a restaurant with lots of potential."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2006
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Review 15 for Acacia of Lawrenceville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious dinner and unique
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious dinner and unique selection."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 16 for Acacia of Lawrenceville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Had a big party which added
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a big party which added to the high noise level. Staff did excellent job even with the party. Every time the door open resturant became cold. Heater over would have helped. Traveled 60 miles and it was worth the trip, will do it again. Food was excellent and served in a timely manor. Need to advertise a little better as a BYOB."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 17 for Acacia of Lawrenceville
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Terrific meals...creme brulee
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Terrific meals...creme brulee was outrageous! Thank you for a great dinner."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Acacia of Lawrenceville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Celebrate a special occasion
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We chose Acacia to celebrate our birthday (yes my wife and I have the same birthday)and we had a very enjoyable experience. The table was roomy yet private, the food was quite good and the service was excellent."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Acacia of Lawrenceville
Based on the average of (39) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
4 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate