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

8554 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary French

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 28 times today

Charming
Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions

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 8,554 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
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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Best Ambience
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Great for brunch
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Great for fine wines
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Great for outdoor dining
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rats Restaurant at Grounds for Sculpture offers a "magical ambience" with lush gardens and serene pond views. While some dishes like the duck a l'orange and mussels are "exquisite," portions can be small and prices high. Service varies from "excellent" to needing improvement, but the enchanting setting remains a consistent highlight.

8,554 Reviews

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Laura
Philadelphia
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We made reservations at Rats for Christmas Eve over a month ago with the understanding that it would be their dinner menu as it was advertised on their website as “Menu for the night includes our full menu”. We were surprised that the menu was actually their lunch menu so we ended up trying to order different things to make it our “dinner.” The food was good, nothing special, but it would have been nice to know beforehand. If I knew it was only going to be the lunch menu, we would have dined somewhere else to celebrate Christmas Eve.
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janet
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The menu is very limited. The ambiance could have been better given it was 3 days before Christmas - not much seasonal decoration. The overall experience wasn’t as good as it’s been in the past.
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Heather
VIP
Philadelphia
46 reviews
4.0
46 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed our lunch today, some of us more than others. French Onion soup and duck confit salad were exceptional, as were the profiteroles and crème brûlée. Atmosphere is always great!
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Natalia
New Jersey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food,drinks, Brian our server was fantastic!
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Bola
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been to Rats restaurant many times . Never disappoint
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Chris
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely dinner in the dining room. The food was amazing and the service was exceptional! Thank you Narco! The staff couldn’t have been nicer, especially Amy in the bar area for happy hour. Thank you all!
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Dimpna
Coastal Georgia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
I was served mussels under soup I had to eat it in a flat saucer so all the sauce spilled over the table. The food was excellent but the utensils to eat it with was lacking couldn’t enjoy sauce coz it spilled over the table . It was messy.
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Ed
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding on soooo many levels. We celibrated my sons birthdays as a family and sat in a round table/booth with my 2yr old grand daughter enjoying having wide berth on the half round couch portion. Special mention of our server, Amy, who was able to personality was vibrant and made it fun and interesting for us all! And a walk through Grounds for Sculpture afterward was exceptional! More celibrations to come at Rats!
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Annette
New York City
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was cold. Very disappointed since we were looking forward to celebrating a Christmas dinner with our sons from out of state.
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Rakesh
VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Server was rude and had attitude Food was ok Will not back
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Rats Restaurant - Grounds for Sculpture is rated 4.3 stars by 8554 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 28 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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