Roots Ocean Prime
Princeton, NJ
98 University Pl, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA119 itemsUpdated March 9, 2026
Structured menu data
Additions
Classic Peppercorn Crust
Jumbo Shrimp
$6.95Lobster & Cherry peppers
$20.95Oscar Style
$22.95colossal crab, asparagus, hollandaise
Two Shrimp
$15.95with beurre blanc
Appetizers
Applewood Smoked Slab Bacon
$15.95maple glaze
Colossal Lump Crab Cake
$25.95lemon, tartar sauce
Crispy Wagyu Dumplings
$21.95honey sambal, mustard sauce
Florida Stone Crab Claws
mustard sauce, cocktail sauce (limited availability)
French Onion Soup
$10.95gruyère, croutons
Hamachi Crudo
$20.95blistered jalapeno, kombu ponzu, citrus, fried onion, togarashi
Kobe Sliders
$20.95cheddar, caramelized onions
Lobster Bisque
$13.95asparagus, lobster, chives
Maine Lobster Bites
$24.95lemon garlic, beurre blanc, gruyere, bread crumbs
New England Clam Chowder
$13.95bacon crumbles, brioche croutons, parsley
NJ Burrata
$16.95heirloom tomato, grilled ciabatta, balsamic, basil pesto
Petite Maine Lobster Bites
$24.95lemon garlic, beurre blanc, gruyere, bread crumbs
Rhode Island Crispy Calamari
$18.95cherry peppers, roasted red pepper marinara
Roots Crispy Shrimp Scampi
$19.95garlic, butter, white wine
Spicy Fall Off The Bone Ribs
$17.95baby back pork ribs
Stone Crab Claws
mustard sauce, cocktail sauce (limited availability)
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare
$20.95crushed avocado, crispy wontons, wasabi cream, ponzu, sesame seeds
Desserts
Assorted Ice Cream and Sorbet
$11.95Inquire about our flavors
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
$14.95fresh whipped cream & basil syrup
Espresso Creme Brulee
$13.95chocolate espresso beans, fresh whipped cream
Hot Chocolate Cheesecake
$13.95chocolate graham cracker crust, fresh whipped cream, marshmallows, crushed candy cane
Layered Carrot Cake
$13.95sweet cream cheese frosting, candied pecans
Red Velvet Buttercake
$15.95raspberry coulis, whipped cream, chocolate covered strawberry, dark chocolate pearls
The Roots Super Sundae
$20.95Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream, Waffle Bowl, Marshmallows, Berries, Assorted Build-Your-Own Sundae Toppings
Warm Flourless Chocolate Cake
$13.95caramel sauce & vanilla ice cream
Entrees
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
$19.95swiss, slaw, ranch dressing
Maine Style Lobster Roll
$29.95herb mayo, brioche roll, old Bay Frites
Open-faced Colossal Crab Cake Sandwich
$27.95tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato, Old Bay frites
Roots Steak Sandwich
$26.95Filet Mignon, horseradish cream, arugula, crispy onion rings, onion au jus, brioche roll, frites
Steakhouse Cheddar Burger
$23.95Roots Steak Sauce, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickles, frites
The Roots Express Lunch
$22.95Choices of: Filet Slider or Half Lobster Roll; Cup of Lobster Bisque or French Onion ; and a Homestead Salad
The Ultimate Roots Trio
$28.95Filet mignon slider: crispy onion, horseradish cream; half lobster roll, and choice of lobster bisque or French Onion
Land and Sea
9 oz. South African Lobster Tail
Served Broiled or Steamed
Beef Wellington
$52.95(limited availability) filet mignon, mushrooms, asparagus, hollandaise
East Coast Halibut
$40.95herb-crusted, dill, capers, beurre blanc
Horseradish-Crusted Faroe Island Salmon
$35.95horseradish cream sauce and asparagus
Pan Seared Sea Scallops
$38.95creamy mushroom risotto, crispy maitake mushrooms
Roots Chicken Parm
$31.95red pepper marinara, parmesan, creamy burrata
Roots Tailors Plate
$47.95a surf & turf of petite 6 oz filet, two jumbo shrimp with a scampi butter sauce
True Dover Sole
$64.95pan seared fillet, served in a meunière sauce (limited availability Thursday-Saturday)
Locations
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Princeton
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Ridgewood
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Summit
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Raw Bar
1/4 lb Colossal Lump Crab Cocktail
$23.95sliced avocado, mustard and cocktail sauces
Chilled Jumbo Shrimp
$19.95cocktail sauce
Chilled Seafood Platter (2/4/6/8)
lobster, oysters, shrimp cocktail, tuna tartare, snow crab claws
Lobster Cocktail
$31.95whole 1 1/4 lobster chilled, cocktail sauce
Local East Coast Oysters
$18.95half shell, by the half dozen
Snow Crab Claws
$23.95mustard and cocktail sauces
Salads
Arugula Salad
$15.95spicy candied walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, shaved apple, cider vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
$15.95garlic croutons, grana padano
Chicken Caesar Salad
$21.95garlic croutons, grana padano
Chopped Salad
$15.95romaine, iceberg, tomato, corn, broccoli, carrot, feta, cucumber, asparagus, black peppercorn dressing
Heirloom Tomato Salad
$13.95heirloom tomato, creamy italian vinaigrette, blue cheese, red onion, garlic croutons, basil
Katsu Salad
$24.95mango, cherry tomatoes, red peppers, carrots, Napa cabbage, arugula, asian cilantro dressing, peanuts, jalapeno (choice of chicken or cauliflower milanese)
Lobster Salad
$34.95mixed greens, avocado, bacon, tomato, grana padano, lemon herb dressing
Seared Salmon Salad
$21.95arugula, cucumber, avocado, shaved carrots, apple cider vinaigrette
Steak and Arugula Salad
$24.95sliced 4oz filet, shaved apples, walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, apple cider vinaigrette
Steakhouse Salad
$26.95sliced 6 oz filet, wedge, crispy onions, bacon, blue cheese
Warm Shrimp Salad
$27.95Spring Mushrooms, avocado, tomato, champagne vinaigrette
Wedge of Iceberg Lettuce
$15.95tomato, crispy red onions, bacon, blue cheese
Sauces
Au Poivre
$3.95Béarnaise
$3.95Hollandaise
$3.95Horseradish Cream
$3.95Roots Steak Sauce
Complimentary
Roots Steak Sauce (Complimentary)
$4.95Au Poivre, Béarnaise sauce, hollandaise, horseradish cream, truffle aioli, Roots cowboy butter
Sea
Grilled Yellowfin Tuna
$38.95cooked rare, steakhouse fries, garden vegetable vinaigrette, basil
Seafood
Horseradish Crusted Faroe Island Salmon
$35.95horseradish cream sauce and asparagus
Sides
Broccoli
$10.95Broccoli Garlic & Oil
$10.95Brussels Sprouts
$10.95Honey Sambal, Bacon & Scallions
Classic Whipped Potatoes
$10.95Creamed Corn
$10.95sweet corn puree, roasted corn, pearl onions
Creamed Spinach
$10.95Garlic & Oil
Loaded Colossal Baked Potato
$10.95Lobster Mac & Cheese
$29.95Lobster Macaroni & Cheese
$29.95Lobster Macaroni and Cheese
$29.95Macaroni & Cheese
$10.95Onion Rings
$10.95Our Famous Mac & Cheese
$10.95Pomme Frites
$10.95Potatoes Au Gratin
$11.95Roasted Asparagus
$11.95lemon aioli, parmesan, bread crumbs
Roasted Wild Mushrooms
$10.95Shiitake, Oyster, White Button, Herb Oil