Bienvenue!
Our team has taken this opportunity to bring fresh ingredients, fresh ideas, and a fresh take on a traditional French bistro menu. By adding healthy food options, featuring vegetables and a gluten free approach, you will discover that simple is delicious and delightful.
Menu
menu item availability & pricing subject to change
PLATS DU JOUR
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CHOICE OF STEAK FRITES
Chef's specialty cut served with anchovy butter, fries and frisée
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gluten free
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FRESH CATCH OF THE DAY
pan-seared fish of the day from Nassau Street Seafood, served with a lemon beurre blanc sauce and your choice of salad, fries or black rice
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gluten free
STARTERS
$11
VEGETABLE TERRINE
Layers of curried carrot, creamy garlic cauliflower, and leek & zucchini. Served chilled with a zesty lemon-parsley tomato coulis
$11
gluten free, vegetarian
$13
ONION SOUP
caramelized onion soup topped with baked Emmental cheese
$13
vegetarian, vegan option available
$17
MUSSELS STARTER
½ lb of Pemaquid mussels from Maine, steamed in a tarragon and Dijon mustard sauce
$17
gluten free
$17
MUSHROOM TART
puff pastry, wild mushrooms, curled endive, white port wine cream sauce
$17
vegetarian
$18
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$35
STEAK TARTARE
petit filet tartare made with mayonnaise, herb & shallots, served with cornichons & crostini
$18
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$35
dairy free; sub gluten free crackers $2
$19
ESCARGOTS
Six snails served in a mushroom, cream, and shallot sauce with garlic, puff pastry
$19
$19
FOIE GRAS MOUSSE
made with Cognac, served with gingerbread, apple & mustard seed chutney
$19
$15
STUFFED BRIE
Red wine and raisin infused mascarpone, accompanied by walnuts, grapes, house made crackers
$15
gluten free
vegetarian
SALADS
$15
DU JARDIN
red leaf lettuce with cherry tomato, cucumber, green beans & radish, lemon white balsamic vinaigrette
$15
gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian
$20
MUSHROOM AND PROSCIUTTO
Warm mushrooms, parmesan cheese, prosciutto, roasted almond and cheese tuile', fig vinegar, truffle oil
$20
$20
GOAT CHEESE SALAD
red leaf lettuce, red grapes, walnuts, goat cheese Aumônière, lemon white balsamic vinaigrette
$20
vegetarian
$22
CHILLED SHRIMP SALAD
Chilled poached shrimp, red leaf lettuce, cucumber, radishes, beets, orange segments, toasted pistachios, fresh cilantro, mango-passion fruit vinaigrette
$22
gluten free
dairy free
SANDWICHES
served with choice of fries or salad
$22
CROQUE-RATATOUILLE
sourdough bread with ratatouille & Emmental cheese
$22
vegetarian
$22
CROQUE-MONSIEUR
sourdough bread with ham & Emmental cheese
$22
$23
CROQUE-MADAME
sourdough bread with ham and Emmental cheese, topped with an egg
$23
OMELETS
Available every day, each served with your choice of fries or a salad.
$19
CHEESE
filled with Emmental cheese and fresh chives
$19
gluten free, vegetarian
$23
RATATOUILLE
filled with braised zucchini, bell pepper, tomato, eggplant and onions topped with chives
$23
gluten free, vegetarian
$23
MUSHROOM & CHEESE
filled with sautéed cremini & shiitake mushrooms, Emmental cheese and chives
$23
gluten free, vegetarian
LUNCH ADDITIONS
(Available Monday through Friday, Lunch Only) served with choice of salad or house cut fries
$19
HOMEMADE SAUCISSE FRITES
Our house-made Toulouse sausage (8 oz) mildly spiced with Espelette pepper
$19
$19
CHICKEN VOL-AU-VENT
Chicken breast in a creamy mushroom velouté, nestled in a flaky puff pastry. The original French chicken pot pie
$19
$19
KRISTINE’S BISTRO BURGER
House-made beef patty, raclette cheese, Dijon mustard, Kristine’s bacon jam, served on a toasted brioche bun
$19
ENTREES
$23
COMTÉ RAVIOLE GRATIN
French raviole au comté in a cream & zucchini gratin, served with salad
$23
vegetarian
$28
RABBIT LEG
Roasted tarragon mustard jus, English peas, confited carrots, mushroom ★gf
$28
$30
MUSSELS FRITES
1 lb of steamed mussels from Nassau Street Seafood, served in Kristine’s classic creamy white wine & shallot sauce with a side of fries or salad
$30
gluten free
$31
COQ AU VIN
Red wine braised chicken with bacon lardons, cremini mushrooms, carrots, pearl onions served with pomme purée
$31
gluten free
$34
LOBSTER & PORK SAUSAGE RISOTTO
Homemade sausage, peppers, roasted tomatoes, lemon zest
$34
gluten free
$35
RAINBOW TROUT MEUNIÈRE
from Nassau Street Seafood, served in a lemon caper beurre blanc sauce, with haricot verts & topped with sliced almonds
$35
$34
DUCK LEG CONFIT
Fries, frisee salad, orange gastrique
$34
gluten free
$36
SALMON
pan-seared, served with a lemon and caper beurre blanc sauce and your choice of salad, fries or black rice
$36
gluten free
MUSSEL MONDAYS
1lb of steamed mussels from Nassau Street Seafood, served in your choice of sauce:
$25
PROVENCAL
stewed tomato sauce, with peppers, onion & anise
$25
$25
MUSTARD & CURRY
white wine-based sauce, cream, curry, Dijon mustard
$25
$25
KRISTINE'S CREAMY SHALLOT & WHITE WINE
$25
SIDES
$9
BLACK RICE
$9
gluten free
$9
RATATOUILLE
$9
gluten free
$9
GREEN SALAD
$9
gluten free
$9
HOUSE-CUT FRENCH FRIES
$9
gluten free
$10
TRUFFLE FRIES
house frites with black truffle oil, parmesan cheese
$10
gluten free
$9
GREEN BEANS
$9
gluten free
CHILDREN'S MENU
Kids 12 & Under
$6
PASTA
in butter
$6
$8
SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH CHEESE
eggs, Emmental cheese, choice of fries, salad, or green beans
$8
vegetarian
$15
MUSSELS FRITES
½lb steamed mussels with fresh thyme, choice of fries, salad or green beans
$15
gluten free, dairy free
$16
TENDERLOIN TIPS
choice of fries, salad or green beans
$16
gluten free, dairy free
DESSERT
Homemade desserts by our Pastry Chef: Anne-Elisabeth Mugnier
$9
GELATO OR SORBET
Gelatos: vanilla, espresso or dark chocolate; Sorbet: mango or raspberry
$9
$9
AFFOGATO
single espresso served over your choice of gelato
$9
(gluten free)
$10
CRÈME BRÛLÉE
rich custard, vanilla, caramelized sugar
$10
(gluten free)
$13
FRENCH BRITTANY BUTTER CAKE
house made butter cake, salted caramel sauce
$13
$13
TART TATIN
Caramelized apple pastry served warm with Grand Marnier infused whipped cream
$13
$15
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
Valrhona dark chocolate, garnishes with almond & hazelnut praline
$15
HAPPY HOUR WINE
Available Monday-Thursday 4-6pm.
$7 each
All by the glass.
$7 each
Red, White, Sparkling, Rosé
COCKTAILS
All Cocktails $16
FRENCH NEGRONI
Citadelle gin, Lillet Rouge & Noilly Prat sweet vermouth
FRENCH 75
Magellan gin, fresh lemon juice & sparkling wine
KRISTINE’S VIEUX CARRE
Dom B&B, Bastille whiskey, sweet vermouth, Angostura & Peychaud’s bitters
LA VIE EN ROSE
Michter’s Rye Whiskey, Aperol, cranberry bitters, lemon, lime
FRENCH MARTINI
vodka, Chambord & pineapple juice
THE FRENCH BLONDE
Lillet White, Citadelle gin, elderflower liqueur, grapefruit juice & lemon bitters
PEAR MARTINI
Grey Goose Poire vodka, Mathilde Poire, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice & pear syrup
DRAFT BEER
$9
STELLA ARTOIS
Belgium, Pilsner, 5.2%, 10oz
$9
$11
BROAD STREET BREWING HEY YO
Pennsylvania, NEW ENGLAND SYLE-Hazy IPA, 6.4%, 10oz
$11
$12
ALLAGASH TRIPEL
Maine, Tripel, 9%, 10oz
$12
WINE
At Kristine's, our wine program is a true celebration of France's legendary winemaking regions. Our thoughtfully curated selection features exclusively French wines—ranging from crisp and refreshing sparkling wines to elegant whites, delicate rosés, and bold, expressive reds.
We also offer a reserve list of exceptional, premium wines for those seeking something truly special.
Our wines by the glass rotate regularly to reflect seasonality and new discoveries, though a few beloved staples remain on our list year-round. Whether you're a seasoned oenophile or simply enjoy a great glass with your meal, there's always something to explore at Kristine's.
Available Saturday & Sunday, 10:30am-3pm
BRUNCH
$19
FRENCH TOAST
Blueberry compote, orange caramel sauce, whipped cream, powdered sugar
$19
$20
KRISTINE’S BRUNCH BURGER
House-made beef patty, raclette cheese, Dijon mustard, Kristine’s bacon jam, over easy egg, served on a toasted brioche bun
$20
$21
SMOKED SALMON TARTINE
sous vide poached eggs, crème fraiche, radishes, topped with salmon roe, on a bed of frisée salad, cucumber, and tomatoes
$21
$23
COUNTRY BREAKFAST
house-made sausage, breakfast potatoes, scrambled eggs, and tomato Provençale
$23
Consuming raw, cooked to order, or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. There is a split plate charge of $2. Please note that there are a few items that the kitchen will not be able to split. In order to optimize your dining experience, complete orders are encouraged.
KRISTINE’S
51 Witherspoon St.
Princeton, NJ, 08542
CONTACT
Phone: +1 609 924 3339
General: info@kristinesprinceton.com
HOURS
LUNCH:
Monday-Friday
11:30am-2:45pm
Saturday & Sunday
10:30am-2:45pm
BRUNCH
Saturday & Sunday
10:30am-2:45pm
DINNER
Sunday-Thursday
4pm-8pm
Friday &Saturday
4pm-9pm
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