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Rat’s Restaurant is designed to make guests feel like they have stepped back in time to Claude Monet’s beloved town of Giverny. With lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch menus featuring superb country French cuisine, Rat’s is a must-see (and must-eat) highlight of any visit to Grounds For Sculpture. With an authentic European aesthetic and bold French menu inspiration, we are committed to fresh seasonality made possible by our close proximity to local neighboring New Jersey farms. Named for the gregarious character in sculptor and creator Seward Johnson‘s favorite childhood story book, The Wind in the Willows, Rat’s will make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time into a cozy and inviting French countryside café.
Country-style French dishes presented in a chateau-like setting surrounded by a sculpture garden.
Hours
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Monday (Labor Day) | 11 AM–9 PM Hours might differ |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 16 Fairgrounds Rd, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619
Phone: (609) 584-7800
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Reservations: ratsrestaurant.comopentable.com
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Reviews
Denise Martinez
This restaurant provided a magical dining experience. Primarily due to it’s beautiful surroundings, but the decor and service are also superb. The wine list is great and too long for the available dining options. Nonetheless the food tasted great and I enjoyed the time there. I will definitely be returning to enjoy the wine and taste more of the meals.
… moreViddhu Go
This restaurant is located at Grounds for Sculpture, one of my favorite places to visit in New Jersey.
… moreKimberly Giang
lunch spot. We came on a Saturday at around 2pm. It was really busy and there were several hosts in the front. I believe we were greeted but it was free of eye contact or a smile. Arrived about 10min early and was told I would be seated at our reservation time. We were seated right on time and sat outside by the little pond. The view was very pretty but it was a little crowded. Our server Angel was very friendly and enthusiastic. My husband and I shared the mezze platter and Ratz burger. Everything tasted great. After lunch we walked around the restaurant. There are a couple sculptures beside the restaurant that are outside of the Grounds for Sculpture. The main sculpture area requires you to purchase tickets. Overall a cute lunch spot. I do wish the chairs outside had a cushion to make it a little more comfortable but overall an enjoyable time.
… moreGarrett Rossi
This place is a good way to cap off your day after exploring the sculpture garden. It’s a really cool atmosphere with multiple rooms and a good lounge area. The place wasn’t overly crowded and they take reservations which makes life easy. The cocktails are complex with high quality liquor which is usually my first measure of a restaurants quality. The French onion soup is the best I’ve had. The seafood risotto is filled with quality pieces of seafood and a generous portion size. If I find myself back at the sculpture garden I’m sure a I’ll visit Rat’s as well
… moreGrace Park
Amazing service and enjoyable food.
… moreCindy W
Try to get outdoor seating if possible. There is a tarp covering the outdoor patio with heaters so that you can stay warm even on a rainy spring evening. The restaurant was charming, inside and out. We enjoyed reading the story of how the name came about. If you didn’t get a chance to sit outside, walk out before or after your meal to enjoy the beautiful garden.
… moreS Kinnera
This venue is a reliable choice for office gatherings and romantic outings, though it falls short in delivering a gratifying culinary experience. Vegetarians might be disappointed with only two options that unfortunately lack flavor. However, it does offer a kid-friendly atmosphere.
… moreChiara Chandoha
We celebrated my mom’s 80th birthday here. It was an amazing dinner, impeccable service, amazing food, the restaurant is beautifully decorated! We had a table of 5, two seafood specials over pasta, a cod dish, steak, cooked perfectly and the chicken dish. Appys were French onion soup,, Tuna carpaccio and a cheese board. French food done right! All spectacular! The popovers are amazing! Desserts were delicious too! We had the carrots cake, interesting take on this one, but super yummy. Our server Rachael, I believe was her name, never missed a beat, she was there at every empty water glass and timed the meal perfectly. We were never rushed! A must do dinner lunch or brunch! You won’t be disappointed!
… moreAlexandria Mlkvy
My company, The Great Inflator, has had the privilege of working with the lovely team at Rat’s Restaurant twice! We created balloon arches for two separate events – one birthday party and one bridal shower. Both times the event space was put together beautifully and the team has been so accommodating. We look forward to more events here in the future!
… moreKathy V
Had occasion to dine with family, all 6 of us were impressed. The grounds surprise you as you enter, and you can’t grasp how large the place truly is from the outside. Upon entering the host could have been more welcoming with eye contact but I will chalk that up to his being young and perhaps inexperienced. Inside there was a nice mix of tables and getting to the bar causes one to focus on the whole experience as getting to the bar is a journey. Once in the bar I was pleasantly surprised with the Moroccan theme and immediately felt relaxed. The bartender didn’t miss a beat as she serviced the regulars to our left, the service window for the wait staff and the 6 of us newbies. She did it effortlessly while making a few good suggestions. We were not rushed at all. Moving onto dinner, they seated us outside under the canopy, prime view of the pond and Monet’s Bridge. Really a very pretty place, peaceful and calming, you can hear the wildlife and surprising I was not bothered by one insect! Our waiter, Benny, had just the right mix of casual banter, sass and professionalism that lets you know you are in good hands. We started with the Mezze Plate, creamy hummus, pickled veggies (fought over the carrot) and minty quinoa that were great and a Cheese Plate with a wonderful blue cheese and others that I wish I knew the names of. They served popovers, yum, and a slice of bread. Ordered the Sangria which was underwhelming, should have done a glass of wine instead. It was missing those fruity notes I’m accustomed to. Both Plates were more than enough for the 6 of us but then we tried the Octopus, Steak tar-tar and Escargot. First time for octopus and must say it was delicious, intimidating for me but not my crew. Next, the dinner entrees were a little limited. Not sure what I expected but wished for another entree variety or two but I digress. We ordered the braised short ribs which were tender and juicy with a celery root puree, it was wonderful. Just wish it had a dab more of the Bordelaise sauce but otherwise if that was the only criticism, you can confidently order it and not be disappointed. I also tried the Pappardelle beef bourguignon. The fresh pasta was perfectly cooked, beef flavorful. The others also ordered the Coq Au Vin which was juicy and tasty, and an order of Mussels which could use a tad more seasoning (salt). In all, our appetites were satisfied. Ordered coffees and a delicious Lemon Blueberry bread pudding to share. They surprised us with a charcuterie board of mini cheese cakes and macarons. This feast is one of our most memorable meals, go you won’t be disappointed and we didn’t have to drive 30-60 minutes for the experience. The place is impressive without being pretentious and the staff does it’s best to make you feel pampered without overdoing it. Great meal! Hope to go back soon.
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