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
Available Monday-Thursday 4-6pm.
FOOD
All food $7 each.
TRUFFLE FRIES
House frites with black truffle oil, parmesan cheese ★gf
GOUGERE BASKET
savory choux pastry with comte cheese
TAPENADE
Nicoise and green olives, roasted garlic, housemade cracker ★gf ★df
ROSETTE DE LYON
Sliced sausage, whole grain mustard, cornichon ★gf ★df
WINE
All wine $7 a glass.
Choice of Sparkling, Red, White or Rosé.
COCKTAILS
All Cocktails $7 each.
LE GEORGE SAND (1804-1876)
tequila, Lillet rouge, aperol, orange bitters | Recognized as one of the most notable writers of the European Romantic Era.
LE MARGUERITE DURAS (1914-1996)
rum, Cointreau, lemon juice, Absentroux | Novelist, playwright, screenwriter, essayist, and experimental filmmaker.
LE CAMILLE CLAUDEL (1864-1943)
vodka, elderflower, violet | Famous sculptor of bronze and marble. The Musée Rodin in Paris has a room dedicated to her works of art.
LE FRANCOISE SAGAN (1935-2004)
gin, sweet vermouth, tonic water | Playwright, novelist, and screenwriter best known for Bonjour Tristesse, which she wrote in her teenage years.
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
MOCKTAILS
All Mocktails $8
AUTUMN SPICED ICED TEA
lemon-ginger infused syrup, lemon juice, iced tea
THE SPIRIT OF FALL
cinnamon infused syrup, apple juice, lemon juice, club soda
DRAFT BEER
$9
STELLA ARTOIS
Belgium, Pilsner, 5.2%, 10oz
$9
$11
BROAD ST. HEY-YO IPA
Pennsylvania, New England Style-Hazy IPA, 6.4%, 10oz
$11
$12
ALLAGASH TRIPEL
Maine, Triple, 9%, 10oz
$12
BOTTLES
$9
KRONENBOURG 1664
France, European Pale Lager, 5.5%
$9
$9
KRONENBOURG 1664 BLANC
France, European Wheat Ale, 5.5%
$9
SPARKLING
$175
VEUVE CLICQUOT
NV, Chardonnay Blend
$175
$18
/
$80
CHAMPAGNE
NV, Marcel Pierre
$18
/
$80
$18
/
$80
CRÉMANT DU JURA ROSÉ
NV, Domaine Pierre Richard
$18
/
$80
$12
/
$56
CHARDONNAY, CRÉMANT DE BOURGOGNE
De Perriere Blanc de Blancs
$12
/
$56
ROSÉ
$16
/
$60
BANDOL
2021, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Domaine de la Begude
$16
/
$60
$9
/
$32
CÔTES DU RHÔNE
2022, Syrah, Domaine de la Bastide
$9
/
$32
WHITE
$20
/
$80
BORDEAUX, GRAVES
2018, Sémillon, Clos Floridène, Denis et Florence Dubourdieu
$20
/
$80
$20
/
$80
SANCERRE
2023, Sauvignon Blanc, Emile Balland
$20
/
$80
$19
/
$75
BOURGOGNE, CHABLIS
2022, Chardonnay, Domaine Thierry Mothe
$19
/
$75
$19
/
$75
CITÉ DE CARCASSONNE
2022, Sauvignon Blanc, Castellum, Gérard Bertrand
$19
/
$75
$14
/
$52
BOURGOGNE, M CON VILLAGES
2021, Chardonnay, Domaine Jean Touzot
$14
/
$52
$13
/
$48
LOIRE
2022, Sauvignon Blanc, J. de Villebois
$13
/
$48
$12
/
$44
LANGUEDOC
2021, Rolle, Marsanne, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, S. Delafont
$12
/
$44
$12
/
$44
CÔTES DU RHÔNE
2022, Grenache Blanc, Clairette Domaine de la Bastide
$12
/
$44
$11
/
$40
PAYS D’OC
2021, Viognier, Domaine Raissac
$11
/
$40
RED
$155
CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE
2021, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Le Vieux Donjon
$155
$110
BOURGOGNE, NUITS ST.GEORGES
2020, Pinot Noir, “Les Poisets”-Domaine Petiot
$110
$100
BOURGOGNE, MONTHÉLIE
2018, Pinot Noir, Thierry et Pascale Matrot
$100
$100
BOURGOGNE, MARANGES 1er CRU
2018, Pinot Noir, Domaine Doudet
$100
$90
BEAUJOLAIS, MOULIN-à-VENT
2021, Gamay, Yohan Lardy
$90
$95
BORDEAUX, SAINT-ESTÈPHE
2018, Cabernet Sauv, Merlot, Château Le Boscq
$95
$85
CÔTES DU RHÔNE, SAINT JOSEPH
2019, 100% Syrah, Domaine Mélody
$85
$20
/
$80
MARGAUX
2019, Cabernet Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc, Petit Verdot, Château Cordet
$20
/
$80
$20
/
$80
JURA
2021, Trousseau, Domaine Pêcheur
$20
/
$80
$15
/
$56
COLLINES RHODANIENNES
2021, Syrah, Etienne Becheras, Le Prieuré d’Arras
$15
/
$56
$14
/
$52
BEAUJOLAIS, BROUILLY
2022, Gamay, L”Enfer des Balloquets, Domaine Perroud
$14
/
$52
$13
/
$48
LOIRE, PINOT NOIR
2023, J. de Villebois
$13
/
$48
$13
/
$48
LOIRE, TOURAINE
2022, Cabernet Franc, Nom de Zeus
$13
/
$48
$13
/
$48
BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES
2017, Gamay, Thibault-Liger Belair
$13
/
$48
$13
/
$48
BORDEAUX, MERLOT
2021, Château Tire Pé, Certified organic
$13
/
$48
$9
/
$32
CÔTES DU RHÔNE
2019, Domaine des Chanssaud
$9
/
$32
STARTERS
$9
LEEK SAUCE GRIBICHE
puff pastry, capers, cornichon, shallots
$9
(dairy free, veg)
$12
ONION SOUP
caramelized onion soup topped with baked Emmental cheese (vegan option available)
$12
(veg)
$12
COUNTRY PATÉ
pork terrine with pistachios, served with onion jam and cornichons
$12
$14
MUSSELS STARTER
1/2 lb of Pemaquid mussels from Maine, steamed in a Provencal stewed tomato sauce with peppers and onions
$14
(gluten free)
$14
QUAIL LOLLIPOPS A L'ORANGE
served with black rice chips
$14
(gluten free)
$16
MUSHROOM TART
puff pastry, wild mushrooms, curled endive, white port wine cream sauce
$16
$17
/
$35
STEAK TARTARE
petit filet tartare made with mayonnaise, herb & shallots, served with cornichons & crostini
$17
/
$35
(dairy free)
+$2 sub gluten free crackers (gluten free)
$19
ESCARGOTS
6 snails served in a parsley, garlic & butter sauce
$19
(gluten free)
$19
FOIE GRAS MOUSSE
made with Cognac, served with gingerbread, apple & mustard seed chutney
$19
$19
CHEESE PLATE
variety of cheeses, served with walnuts, sourdough golden raisin bread, grapes, flaxseed crackers & fig jam
$19
(veg)
+$2 sub gluten free crackers (gluten free)
SALADS
$15
DU JARDIN
red leaf lettuce with cherry tomato, cucumber, green beans & radish, served with a lemon white balsamic vinaigrette
$15
(gluten free, dairy free, veg)
$20
GOAT CHEESE
red leaf lettuce with red grapes, walnuts, goat cheese & rosemary honey toast in lemon white balsamic vinaigrette
$20
(vegetarian)
$20
NICOISE SALAD
confit tuna, boiled eggs, tomatoes, green beans, olives, bell peppers and potatoes on a bed of lettuce and arugula
$20
(gluten free, dairy free)
$22
WARM SHRIMP SALAD
warm shrimp with lemon beurre blanc, served on a bed of lettuce with cherry tomato & green beans
$22
(gluten free)
SANDWICHES
served with choice of fries or salad
$22
CROQUE-MUSHROOM
sourdough bread with sautéed cremini mushrooms & Emmental cheese
$22
(vegetarian)
$22
CROQUE-MONSIEUR
sourdough bread with ham & Emmental cheese
$22
$23
CROQUE-MADAME
sourdough bread with ham & Emmental cheese, topped with an egg
$23
OMELETS
Available every day, each served with your choice of fries or a salad.
$19
CHEESE OMELET
filled with Emmental cheese and fresh chives
$19
(gluten free, veg)
$23
RATATOUILLE OMELET
filled with braised zucchini, bell pepper, tomato, eggplant and onions topped with chives
$23
(gluten free, veg)
$23
MUSHROOM & CHEESE OMELET
filled with sautéed cremini & shiitake mushrooms, Emmental cheese and chives
$23
(gluten free, veg)
$25
SAVOYARDE OMELET
filled with bacon lardons sautéed potatoes, onions & Raclette cheese, finished with white wine & topped with chives
$25
(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
ENTREES
$25
VEGETARIAN PASTA
Pappardelle pasta, black garlic, wild mushrooms, broccolini, touch of cream
$25
(veg)
$29
MUSSELS FRITES
1lb of steamed mussels from Nassau Street Seafood, served in Kristine’s classic creamy white wine & shallot sauce with a side of fries or salad
$29
(gluten free)
$32
TARRAGON & LEMON CHICKEN
pan-seared chicken breast, tarragon and preserved lemon jus, wild rice, carrots and spinach
$32
(gluten free)
$34
RAINBOW TROUT MEUNIERE
from Nassau Street Seafood, served in a lemon caper beurre blanc sauce, with green beans & topped with sliced almonds
$34
$34
BRAISED BEEF PARMENTIER
the original "Shepherd's Pie", parsnips, celery, carrots, garlic, onion and served with salad
$34
$34
DUCK LEG CONFIT
served with Sarladaise potatoes, red wine reduction
$34
(gluten free)
$36
SALMON SAUCE VIERGE
pan-seared Atlantic salmon from Nassau Street Seafood, served with zucchini, yellow squash and watermelon radish salad, topped with an heirloom cherry tomato sauce
$36
(gluten free, dairy free)
$36
STEAK FRITES-BAVETTE
6oz grass-fed bavette steak, (cooked to chef’s temp only - MR), served with a side of shallot sauce and fries or salad
$36
(gluten free)
$36
BRAISED LAMB SHANK
served with ratatouille
$36
(gluten free, dairy free)
$39
CASSOULET
Toulouse sausage, duck leg confit and pork belly served on top of braised cannellini beans, cooked with bacon lardons, tomato & onion
$39
(gluten free, dairy free)
SIDES
$9
BLACK RICE
$9
$9
RATATOUILLE
$9
$9
GREEN SALAD
$9
$9
HOUSE-CUT FRENCH FRIES
$9
$9
GREEN BEANS
$9
$9
SARLADAISE POTATOES
duck fat, bacon, onion
$9
Available Saturday & Sunday, 10am-3pm
BRUNCH
$22
FRENCH TOAST
brioche, caramel sauce, apples, powdered sugar
$22
(vegetarian)
$23
AVOCADO TOAST
sourdough toast with fresh and confit tomatoes, balsamic vinegar pearls & sous-vide egg; choice of goat cheese, bacon, or mango chutney topping
$23
(dairy free, vegetarian)
$23
EGGS BENEDICT
English muffin, ham, sous vide eggs, mushrooms & béarnaise sauce with choice of salad or breakfast potatoes
$23
$27
SMOKED SALMON BENEDICT
English muffin, smoked salmon, sous vide eggs & béarnaise sauce, topped with salmon roe with choice of salad or breakfast potatoes
$27
$38
BAVETTE STEAK & EGGS
6oz grass-fed bavette, cooked to chef’s temp only (Medium Rare), 2 eggs & breakfast potatoes
$38
(gluten free)
Kids 12 & Under
CHILDREN’S MENU
$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)
Homemade desserts by our Pastry Chef: Anne-Elisabeth Mugnier
DESSERT
$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
housemade butter cake, salted caramel sauce
$13
$13
TARTE TATIN
caramelized apple pastry served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
$13
$13
PEAR TART
glazed pear, almond cream
$13
$13
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
Valrhona dark chocolate, garnishes with almond & hazelnut praline
$13
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.
Our Team
CHRIS BARON
Chris Baron’s culinary journey started with a spark of inspiration from traveling through the Province of Québec, where he was drawn to the French influence of the cuisine. Taking from his experiences there, he began his education of the culinary arts, and discovered even more about what cooking means to him.
“Cooking creates a sense of community, bringing people together to share a moment, all while enjoying food in ways they might not have experienced before.”
With the refinement and versatility of French cuisine, he finds endless possibilities to create beautiful dishes & experiences. All of which can truly be felt in everything Chris brings to Kristine’s, from events like A Night in Paris, to a regular service, he strives to create those moments for all who enter Kristine’s.
ANNE-ELISABETH MUGNIER
Anne-Elisabeth first experimented making French desserts in the family kitchen in Brittany, France. She was trained in the art of French bread and Viennoiserie at the Ecole Internationale du Savoir-Faire Français and learned to craft chocolate at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York.
In 2015, she launches “Les Délices D'Annelise,” selling her French confections across different places on the East Coast, including the Princeton Farmers Market.
She developed her pastry skills working with mentors both in France and in the United States, and she gets a lot of joy combining flavors through the creation of new desserts.
She joined the team at Kristine’s as the Pastry Chef last year, where she focuses on the creativity and diversity of the dessert menu, with the goal of sharing her passion with the Princeton community.
Interested in joining our team? Email us at info@kristinesprinceton.com for more information!
KRISTINE’S
51 Witherspoon St.
Princeton, NJ, 08542
CONTACT
Phone: +1 609 924 3339
General: info@kristinesprinceton.com
Media & Marketing Inquiries: jessica@jmgroupprinceton.com
HOURS
Monday-Thursday:
11AM-3PM, 4PM - 9PM
last seating 8pm
Friday & Saturday:
10AM-10PM
last seating 8:45pm
Sunday:
10AM-9PM
last seating 8pm