Rats Restaurant - Grounds for Sculpture

Name: Rats Restaurant - Grounds for Sculpture
Address: 16 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, NJ, United States, 08619
Telephone: (609) 584-7800
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

8522 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary French

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2 people

29 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 25 times today

Charming
Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining

Rat’s Restaurant is the perfect dining destination. Named for the fabled entertaining character in Kenneth Graham’s children’s classic, The Wind in the Willows, Rat’s Restaurant is designed to give visitors the sense they have stepped into a village reminiscent of the impressionist painter Claude Monet’s beloved town of Giverny. Rustic fireplaces, country French cuisine, seasonal hand-crafted cocktails and an eclectic beer and wine list are just the beginning. Regarded as one of the most romantic and beautiful restaurants in our region, Rat’s was named Philadelphia Magazine’s “Most Romantic Restaurant. Rats Restaurant and catering is proudly managed by Constellation Culinary.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French
Hours of Operation
Lunch Thu–Sun 11:00 am–2:45 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(609) 584-7800
Website
http://www.ratsrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Jules Odum
Catering
Rat’s Restaurant and Ground For Sculpture offers a full complement of resources and services for a wide range of social, private, and corporate functions. So many events—from weddings and holiday parties to meetings & trade shows have been inspired by the unique interplay of nature and art. Only the unparalleled service and dedicated staff’s attention to detail rival the setting itself. Rat's provides award-winning menus for groups up to 200 with flexible space and tiered food and beverage packages that may be customized to your specific need and budget <br />
Private party facilities
When looking to host a memorable affair, Rat’s Restaurant at Grounds for Sculpture is the ultimate venue for a unique and elegant event. Whether planning a small wedding, intimate cocktail party, or corporate dinner, Rat’s private dining rooms, lounges, and outdoor spaces is just right!

Location
16 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, NJ 08619
Area
Princeton
Cross Street
Sculpture Way
Parking details
Abundant parking is available in our private parking lot.
Public transit
Less than 3 miles from the Hamilton, NJ Amtrak/NJ Transit complex
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

ARTISANAL CHEESESUSD 29.00
3 artisanal creamery cheeses, seasonal compote, roasted nuts, honeycomb, crostini (dairy, gluten, nuts)
TRIO OF SPREADSUSD 31.00
garlic yogurt, red pepper hummus, eggplant caponata, with watermelon radish, cucumber, grilled naan (dairy, gluten)
SOUP DU JOURUSD 12.00
FRENCH ONION SOUPUSD 15.00
baguette, croiton, thyme, gruyère (dairy, gluten)
HOUSE SMOKED PORK BELLYUSD 22.00
calvados, phyllo, granny smith apples black truffle, cider cream vinaigrette (dairy, gluten)
BAKED BRIEUSD 24.00
sour cherry, poulet pan frita, sourdough (dairy, gluten)
STEAMED MUSSELSUSD 17.00
garlic, leek, creme fraiche, saffron (shellfish, dairy)
OCTOPUS CARPACCIOUSD 23.00
calabrian caper vinaigrette, blood orange, chives (nightshade, allium)
STEAK TARTARUSD 25.00
purple mustard, sundried tomato, caper, shallot, hen egg, baguette (dairy, gluten)

Sides

CHARRED BROCCOLINIUSD 13.00
duck fat bearnaise, duck crumb (dairy)
HAND CUT POTATO WEDGESUSD 10.00
herb butter, sea salt, butter (dairy)
ROASTED CHANTERELLE MUSHROOMSUSD 18.00
thyme, banyuls, brown butter (dairy)

Entrees & Sandwiches

RAT'S CHEESEBURGERUSD 20.00
lettuce, tomato, onion, truffle aioli, brioche bun, pickle spear, potato wedges (dairy, gluten)
- smoked baconUSD 2.00
TURKEY CROISSANTUSD 19.00
smoked bacon, arugula, persian cucumber, dill aioli, green salad (dairy, gluten)
FRENCH DIPUSD 22.00
prime rib, swiss cheese, horseradish aioli, french onion jus (dairy, gluten)
DAY BOAT CODUSD 41.00
celery root pave, basil, lemongrass buttermilk (dairy)
CHARRED BROCCOLIUSD 24.00
puffed grains, pastrami spice, mint tahina, shredded asparagus, fennel and celery (sesame, garlic, nightshade)

Salads

RAT'S ROTISSERIE CHICKENUSD 20.00
warm pulled rotisserie chicken, baby kale, baby gem lettuce, roasted fingerling potatoes, tomatoes, dried cranberries, maytag blue cheese, pecans, roasted shallot dressing (dairy, nuts)
PLUM SALADUSD 21.00
red dandelion, watercress, black plums, stracciatella, raspberry, pistachio, raspberry red wine vinaigrette (dairy, nuts)
GRILLED CAESARUSD 21.00
anchovy crumb, pecorino, black pepper, yuzu caesar dressing (dairy, gluten, fish)
DUCK CONFIT SALADUSD 26.00
frisee, haricot vert, humbolt fog, torn herbs, candied walnuts, crispy duck leg, whole grain mustard vinaigrette (dairy, nuts)
- grilled chickenUSD 8.00
- shrimpUSD 10.00
- steakUSD 13.00

What 8,522 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.7Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Jersey
Most Booked
Mercer
Best Ambience
Mercer
Great for brunch
Mercer
Great for outdoor dining
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Romantic
Mercer
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nestled amidst the enchanting Grounds for Sculpture, Rats Restaurant offers a "magical" dining experience with its stunning ambiance reminiscent of a Monet painting. While the "beautiful" setting and "great cocktails" consistently impress, service and menu reliability can vary. It's a "unique" spot for special occasions, but reservations are essential.

8,522 Reviews

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Geoff
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Sadly, Thanksgiving service at Rat's was wholly underwhelming for the "second sitting" folks who arrived after 6:30 p.m. with nearly half the menu out of stock. Never again.
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Chet
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was great. Nice table in the bar area.
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Frank
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Like eating real good food in a fairy tale setting.
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Karl
Washington DC
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There were seven of us for the prix fixe Thanksgiving dinner. It was a bargain! $70/pp for a four course and delicious meal. Four choices: traditional turkey, salmon, prime rib and vegetarian. All were terrific. Every course was fantastic and everyone was happy with their choices. A manager assisted the staff in keeping the service running smoothly. The entire staff was fantastic. The restaurant was completely booked and the way it is laid out in a series of small rooms, the noise level was low and the atmosphere intimate. I have been here several times for brunch, lunch and dinner and it is consistently fantastic.
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Roberta
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a very enjoyable evening from beginning to end. Our waiter Rob contributed to the pleasant experience. All and all I would recommend at least trying Rats. I’m pretty sure you’ll agree.
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Emre
New Jersey
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Good ambience, good service, desserts are fine but the foods are not worth the price.
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Louis
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent. Assistant GM, Brandon, greeted us and periodically checked on our table. Our server, Ben, was attentive and charming. Beautifully warm atmosphere. Such a unique establishment. Cheese plate was tastefully arranged with honey, jam, nuts and several perfect cheeses. Pork belly and Caesar salad were lovely and generous apps while all our entrees were to perfection. We had a bit of a “tasting” assortment of deserts which were well worth the indulgence. Highly recommended for a tasting event, holiday, group or date.
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Jake
New Jersey
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, decor, ambience, and food! Would recommend.
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Patricia A
New York City
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very lovely. Fireplaces were awesome. All the different rooms were cool. Food was yummy and service excellent.
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Craig
Atlantic City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amy is the most wonderful waitress. We request her every time we visit.
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Rats Restaurant - Grounds for Sculpture is rated 4.3 stars by 8522 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

29 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 25 times today

Google Map for Rats Restaurant - Grounds for Sculpture

16 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, NJ 08619

Additional information

Cross Street
Sculpture Way
Area
Princeton
Hours of Operation
Lunch Thu–Sun 11:00 am–2:45 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Abundant parking is available in our private parking lot.
Public transit
Less than 3 miles from the Hamilton, NJ Amtrak/NJ Transit complex
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jules Odum
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ratsrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(609) 584-7800
Catering
Rat’s Restaurant and Ground For Sculpture offers a full complement of resources and services for a wide range of social, private, and corporate functions. So many events—from weddings and holiday parties to meetings & trade shows have been inspired by the unique interplay of nature and art. Only the unparalleled service and dedicated staff’s attention to detail rival the setting itself. Rat's provides award-winning menus for groups up to 200 with flexible space and tiered food and beverage packages that may be customized to your specific need and budget <br />
Private party facilities
When looking to host a memorable affair, Rat’s Restaurant at Grounds for Sculpture is the ultimate venue for a unique and elegant event. Whether planning a small wedding, intimate cocktail party, or corporate dinner, Rat’s private dining rooms, lounges, and outdoor spaces is just right!

Rats Restaurant - Grounds for Sculpture

Make a booking

Additional information

French Onion Soup

Octopus Carpaccio

Crème Brulée

Appetizers

ARTISANAL CHEESESUSD 29.00

TRIO OF SPREADSUSD 31.00

SOUP DU JOURUSD 12.00

FRENCH ONION SOUPUSD 15.00

HOUSE SMOKED PORK BELLYUSD 22.00

BAKED BRIEUSD 24.00

STEAMED MUSSELSUSD 17.00

OCTOPUS CARPACCIOUSD 23.00

STEAK TARTARUSD 25.00

Sides

CHARRED BROCCOLINIUSD 13.00

HAND CUT POTATO WEDGESUSD 10.00

ROASTED CHANTERELLE MUSHROOMSUSD 18.00

Entrees & Sandwiches

RAT'S CHEESEBURGERUSD 20.00

TURKEY CROISSANTUSD 19.00

FRENCH DIPUSD 22.00

DAY BOAT CODUSD 41.00

CHARRED BROCCOLIUSD 24.00

Salads

RAT'S ROTISSERIE CHICKENUSD 20.00

PLUM SALADUSD 21.00

GRILLED CAESARUSD 21.00

DUCK CONFIT SALADUSD 26.00

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