Really nice experience! I reserved a table for 11:30 AM on a Friday, and I'm so glad we did. By 12:00 PM it was busy and when we walked through later at 1:30 PM it was PACKED! Go early. You're bound to have a more attentive server and better view. Food wise, it is pricy. For the price, I want to be blown away. It was yummy but you're paying for the ambiance and ease of dining at a popular attraction. My French dip sandwich was good, the French onion soup was good. The bucatini pasta had a strong lemon flavor but the cuttlefish was a nice addition. Pavlova was interesting! Had never tried it before for dessert. Wouldn't get it again but I appreciate the variety. I would come here again absolutely and sit outside but just know what you're paying for and what time you're going. read more

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This restaurant overlooks the Grounds for Sculpture but has its own parking lot and door, not associated with Grounds for Sculpture. Mike T, our server, was very busy but handled it with grace & charm. He made excellent suggestions and never steered us wrong. I started with the Blood Orange mimosa and it was delicious! My husband got the old fashioned and really liked it. We started with the delicata salad which was amazing. Very different and yet so tasty. For lunch my husband had a French dip sandwich and I had the chicken monsieur sandwich. Both were served with fries and both were good but nothing out of this world. The ambiance of the restaurant and seeing statues and guests walking around is exciting. Overall vibes were incredible and this lunch was one of the most expensive I ever had and I'd return. It is way more than just lunch and I feel it's more of an experience. It does not include admission to the grounds for Sculpture so plan accordingly. read more

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The ambiance was everything! Surrounded by sculptures and serene pond outside, your walk into the dining hall is already memorable. Once inside, you will find two floors with elegant decor and quirky art. The second floor has private rooms and a slightly risqué mural, worth taking a look. The first floor has the main dining room and a cozy bar, designed after lounges in Kabul before the whole Taliban thing. Highly recommend getting a drink here before heading to dinner. The food is good, almost great, but misses some small nuances that you would get at a French restaurant. The charcuterie plate was underwhelming, with the local cheese lacking flavor. Still, we enjoyed the meal and thought the price was fair. The service was great and the waiter was very attentive. Once again, the ambiance takes it the extra mile. read more

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Rat's Restaurant in Hamilton offers a moderately-upscale dining experience with "French-ish" cuisine. The restaurant is designed to feel like you're visiting a cozy, rustic French countryside chateau -- specifically inspired by Claude Monet's home in Giverny, France. The charming and romantic "casual elegant" atmosphere and one-of-a-kind location within the Grounds For Sculpture makes it ideal for special occasions or date nights. I recently visited Rat's with colleagues for a holiday luncheon, and while the atmosphere remains unmatched, the experience didn't quite live up to the memory of my previous visits. I had been here years ago for a spring brunch with my dining companion and her family, and I recall a much more expansive menu with higher food quality. My coworkers and I spent longer than I'd like to admit choosing this spot for our holiday lunch based on their online menu, so we were disappointed to find that they had recently switched to a much more limited winter selection, meaning the specific dishes we looked forward to weren't available. We shared a handful of appetizers, including the Shrimp Cocktail ($29 as of December 2025) and the honey lime brussels sprouts ($15), which were excellent. For my entrée, I ordered the bone-in coffee-crusted short rib ($38), which was just adequate. The coffee-infused sauce was very flavorful and the meat was tender, but the cut was unfortunately very fatty and it wasn't up to the level of quality I expected for the premium price tag. That said, my colleagues thoroughly enjoyed their appetizers, entrées - including the smashburgers with french fries ($26), croque monsieur with french fries ($28), and arctic char with wilted kale ($35) - and desserts. The presentation across the board was excellent, even if my specific entree missed the mark. Dining al fresco on the outdoor patio overlooking the small pond adjacent to the restaurant looks especially appealing when the weather is cooperative. Ultimately, I'd give three stars for the food with an additional star earned for outstanding service and terrific ambiance. PRO TIP #1: Wear comfortable shoes. One of the best perks of dining at Rat's is that you're free to explore several of Seward Johnson's sculptures inspired by classic impressionist paintings by Renoir and Monet - including "Were You Invited?" and the "Monet Bridge" - on the paved and unpaved walking path around the pond without paying admission to the park. PRO TIP #2: Avoid the line at the main entrance to the Grounds for Sculpture. Rat's has its own dedicated parking lot with a separate entrance (@ 16 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton Township, NJ). read more

Rat's Restaurant - Coffee-crusted Beef Short Rib - French Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

In late September, my work team and I did a team outing to Grounds for Sculpture followed by lunch at Rat's Restaurant. Although, I'm not the biggest fan of the name, there was some goodness inside. We had a group of 9-10 people and our server did a great job of handling all of our orders. I ordered the turkey croissant sandwich and substituted the salad with fries. The sandwich was very tasty and I would get that again. Afterwards, we decided to split a variety of desserts. My favorite was the lavender creme brulee. Overall, visiting Grounds for Sculpture and having lunch at Rat's makes for a lovely day out that I would definitely do again. read more

Rat's Restaurant - Turkey croissant sandwich - French Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

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made reservations for valentines dinner after a nice afternoon walking around grounds for sculpture! i have always wanted to dine here and it lived up to my expectations! Josh was an amazing server and made the experience very pleasant! we did the valentines prefix which included an apple salad, steak, crab stuffed lobster, creamy potatoes, and a delicious chocolate cherry soufflé. the vibes were great, service was great, everything was great! def a little pricey but its valentines day in this gorgeous restaurant with great food and service....so worth it!!! will be back in the warmer months to fully soak up the outdoor vibes :) read more

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A great overall dining experience! We booked a late lunch reservation... just the right time we knew that we may have completed browsing the grounds. We picked to be inside of the establishment due to a hot weather forecast. I know it would be nice to be outdoors with a good view of the gardens but the interior decor of the restaurant is something I did not want to miss. The charm and exotic ambiance got me when we walked in. We had mocktails to start, I had the lychee rose tea and my hubby had the fruit punch. It's not as sweet as expected which we liked and recommended. For lunch, my husband had the Rats cheeseburger and I had the French dip. Both meal satisfied our cravings and anticipation. The servings are huge in serving size that both of us need to take home partly of the portion. Sadly as we were too full, we were not able to try any dessert at all. The service was great. No complaint of our waitstaff. They were very accommodating from the start to end. A beautiful place to be. read more

Rat's Restaurant - French Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

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I've been coming here for 20 years and never had anything less than a stellar experience and this visit for lunch was no exception. The restaurant is definitely pricey but the food and atmosphere are worth it. The cuisine is French albeit more American with a French flair. The restaurant vibe is French country and the grounds are just incredible. After lunch we took a stroll across Monet's bridge and admired the sculptures and scenery created from famous works of impressionist era paintings. This is a place to celebrate a special occasion or impress a guest or date. They also have a really nice bar where you can catch happy hour. When the weather is nice make a reservation for an outdoor table because the views are incredible. read more

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My last visit 6 or so years ago had me wondering what had happened to the restaurant I knew and loved. In the years that passed I found out management had been transferred from the Stephen Starr group to another company named Constellation. They specialize in restaurants and cafes located inside museums or other cultural places. I've heard and seen mixed reviews since finding this out, on Thanksgiving of 25 I decided to revisit for their $79 pre fixe holiday meal. The meal started with 2 positives before we were even seated. The first being a long secluded driveway into the "hidden" parking lot that we fondly remembered, and then walking into the courtyard and eventually the dining space. It still has the whimsical and casual upscale elegance it always had. We were seated upstairs in a not completely filled room that was to our liking. We studied the menu( which had changed since we first saw it) and made our choices. Our meal began with a soup/ salad course. I loved my mushroom and burrata salad, my guests enjoyed the pumpkin soup but originally it had been listed as chestnut soup. With chestnuts being pretty pricey it was not a surprise to me that a cheaper option was found. It dawned on my that the mentioned amuse Bouche was absent so I inquired and we were given dice sized chunks of potato pave. It was forgettable, maybe that's why our server forgot too. The app course was good, I had crab fritters. A good portion size probably because they were mostly fritter with very little crab. The reminded me a little of the popovers served during diner here. Good flavor. My guests liked their B sprouts. The entree course had changed too, instead of trout it was switched to arctic char. The preparation sounded good but I'm not a fan of this salmon like fish, I order the Turkey. It was ok. Cranberry sauce was forgotten so I had to ask for that too. I think my favorite part was the stuffing although bird was not overcooked and enjoyable. But honestly, I've had Turkey at lesser spots that was just as good if not better. I didn't like my dessert choice at all, maybe just a personal preference, but the sticky toffee pudding was just too sweet after a sizable meal. My guests liked the vegetarian entree of cabbage, it did look interesting but I didn't taste or get a photo. They also liked the ginger mousse tart too. There are still some good beverage options here, but not to the extent of the previous management. Service has been up and down in the past , and today was no different. Everyone was friendly and professional for sure. But attention to detail was lacking. Aside from a few items missing and having to be requested, there was also gaps in taking away plates or filling glasses. My dessert dish also had a very noticeable chip in it. I wondered how an hallucinating reprobate like myself could notice this, and not the handful of youthful employees who had touched this plate?? I'm pretty much back where I was with my last review. I love so much about Rats and GFS, but much of that is rooted in memories of a time past. The current reality is that it's a good restaurant that used to be great...... read more

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Disappointing 55th Anniversary Experience - Lack of Care and Quality-Rat's Restaurant - Garden for Sculpture My wife and I visited Rat's Restaurant at the Garden of Sculpture today for our 55th wedding anniversary, expecting a fine-dining experience. Instead, we encountered unhelpful management and subpar service. Despite requesting a lake-view table in advance, we were told there was no record of it. I begged the manager for a better table, I explained that i was trying to make "nice" for our 55th anniversatry, and he said there are no tables available unless you want to wait for 1 hour. He refused to seat us at any of the many empty outside tables, claiming they were all "reserved," yet 60% of them remained empty for the next hour while we ate an overpriced lunch. The service was equally poor; our waitress was inattentive and didn't provide basic condiments or table settings. To top it off, the food was the same commissary-prepared meals served at the nearby snack bar, but at a significantly higher price. For a "$28 hamburger," their lack of care for a milestone anniversary was staggering. Management had no sensitivity to what I was asking for, they simply did not care at all, and they showed it with their attitude. read more

The new female there is awesome and very friendly. The chemical smelling bread is to die for. Recommended by an actual chemist. Delicious. Must try with the cheese board. Chefs kiss!! read more

Ra-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta OK, Rat's is probably the furthest thing from Missy Elliott, but if you're going to name your restaurant, well, Rat's, I'm going to have fun with it. And Ratatouille is too on the nose. The reason to come here is the view. The gorgeous, garden-laden, Giverny-esque view. Hey, it's cheaper than a flight to France. Speaking of French, the food here is ostensibly "country French" (whatever TF that means), but it's not that good. The best on our table: - Bread and Popover: Warm, fresh, crisp - Steamed Mussels: Great texture, perfect broth - Duck Confit Salad: Surprisingly not dry The middling on our table: - Day Boat Cod: Under-seasoned fish meets under-seasoned sauce for a marriage of bland proportions - Artisanal Cheese: Too many similar styles/flavors, not enough accoutrements - Hand Cut Potato Wedges: To be fair, it's not that hard to get this right The worst on our table: - Bone-In NY Strip Steak: Bland steak with even blander "duck fat" fries--this dish couldn't be more vanilla if it were served in Lululemon pants - Charred Broccolini: More like "how to burn your greens 101" For imbibing, we got the Rosemary Limeade, which was appropriately refreshing for a hot evening, and the Cherry "Margarita", which tasted like watered down Kool-Aid. Like I mentioned earlier, the only reason to be at Rat's is the view. So make sure to reserve an outdoor seat on the terrace, as close to the water as possible. Don't bother coming if you can only be seated in the dingy indoor area that was probably intended to exude rustic French country chic but in reality is where wood and light come together to cry tears of sorrow. read more

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10 out of 10 experience! My partner and I shared the hot seafood dip with sourdough! I got the mushroom rigatoni and my partner got the smoked duck. Everything was so succulent and rich! Not pictured but we also got complimentary popovers with a delicious compound butter! We sat outside and it overlooks a beautiful koi pond and figurines/statues! The inside is so cute and whimsical! The decor gave off your cool aunt's house with a global village coffee house, cottage core and whimsicraft aesthetic! I love that! Would recommend this restaurant for a celebration or a date day/night in combination with Grounds for Sculptures. read more

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Ensconced within Hamilton's Grounds for Sculpture, Rat's is now clearly gliding on their reputation and constant influx of tourists and day trippers to fill their tables. Sure, the Sherwood Forest environs are memorable but the menu and presentation are now chain restaurant equivalent while still commanding a piece point only their CFO could love. You'll still want to go "just because" but it is what it is... Rainforest Cafe average. read more

French food if you've never been to France...my review needed to be 85 characters but I can't think of anything else to say.

Beautiful ambiance inside. Very clean and organized. Service was impeccable. Food was excellent.

It was a delight to experience having lunch at this lovely restaurant. My wife and I made reservations at this place, we chose lunch just in time that we are done exploring "Grounds for Sculptures". We were cordially welcomed by the maitre'd at the front desk and then was nicely led to a table for two. The ambiance of the restaurant was visually pleasurable, it has a unique, romantic, picturesque and an impressionistic-style decor. Clean and decent. As soon as we were seated, their waitperson was already there ready to take our orders. We ordered drinks first and then ordered our entree later on. We opted to have mocktails which were tropical fruit punch and lychee rose green tea, both were very refreshing and I have tasted a good balance of sweet, sour and bitter notes. After a few minutes we ordered rat's cheeseburger (medium) and a French dip sandwich. I am glad that both entree was served hot. The burger has a perfectly seasoned juicy patty, the creamy, savory truffle aioli gave it a rich earthy flavor, the brioche bun added to the pleasure of eating the burger. The French dip sandwich was delicious with its tender slices of roast beef on a crusty roll, with melted cheese, served with a side of savory beef/onion broth for dipping. Both our entree comes with French fries. Food portion was plentiful, food price is fair considering the upscale quality. Waitperson service was impeccable and professional. It was really good that my wife and I decided not to have appetizer and dessert as the food that they served us was of substantial amount. I was really impressed with this restaurant. I may say my wife and I had an excellent experience at this remarkable joint. read more

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I stopped in here with a friend for a late lunch after exploring Grounds for Sculpture. It was a chilly day, and we asked to sit away from the door. They sat us fairly close to a door that kept opening, so I kept my coat on. The restaurant itself was so cute and elegant. The "no cats" sign was pretty funny as well. Our server was prompt and provided us each with a slice of bread with some spread, and that was tasty. We both ordered burgers, which were maybe one notch above basic. I also had a hot apple cider mocktail that I loooved. I'd recommend them overall. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in Jersey! Beautiful decor! Gorgeous grounds! With sculptures. Our Server Marco G was outstanding!! Highest compliments to the Chef and Kitchen Brigade! Loved the plum salad! Warm bread served right out of the oven! Seared scallops so delicious! My husband enjoyed the short ribs! Chocolate tart with popcorn and icecream! Actually really good combination!! Parking on site. We made reservations on line. Highly recommend! read more

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First off, today is my birthday as I was actually born on this day. Went to lunch with my daughter and of course hot as the dickens outside ( why bother to shower, wet going in the restaurant. The atmosphere was awesome, was actually packed for lunch when we arrived. We had a nice window seat where we could see the pond, Koi and those patrons that wanted to eat outside in the heat ( That's it, my grandma always said if I can't say anything nice about someone, then shut it). Our server, Sarah was awesome, from the minute we sat down she made our first time experience personal. First came out the refreshing, crisp, cold water in the glass. For some reason (no not that it was 100 degrees outside), it tasted so darn good as if it blessed and prepared our pallets for more come. We ordered the freshly squeezed White Peach Lemonaide, which was so delicious. Then we shared an appetizer. Trio of Speads. This was the first time having Watermelon Radish and it was so good. I wanted to ask for more, but knew I gad to have my lunch. The Golden Quinoa and Roasted Corn Salad (I ordered Salmon with the salad), was on fresh, flavorful and on point. I even used some of the Naan to wipe the remaining quinoa from the bowl. No, I'm not ashamed. Lastly, because they knew it was my birthday day I received *which we shared) a delicious Lavender Crene Brulee. This was so very good. I know this is the place to enjoy fresh food which was served quick by awesome staff My day was perfect. THANK YOU. read more

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While they were extremely accommodating and sat my wife and I early, several things stood out about our dinner. The mango margarita, which was average at best, came so late that the waiter kindly comped it. I got the clam appetizer special and my wife got the Squash cassoulet. We started with the cheese platter. That was tiny. A tiny triangle of honeycomb and tiny portions of cheese. In addition, my clams were overcooked to the point of being inedible. My wife's cassoulet, while not quite what she expected, was reportedly better. The restaurant sits on The Grounds for Sculpture and it's beautiful. I'm glad I went for the experience. read more

I love this place! This has been on my list for years to go today, but unfortunately it's oven an hour away from me. I was fortunate enough to be invited to a baby shower here and I was super excited! I thought the ambience, food, & staff were superb and they went above and beyond to make everyone happy! I had a chicken dish that was delicious! I am GF and the meal was marked GF so that was great. The appetizers were great and so was my salad. For dessert they bought me a delicious sorbet. The only disappoint was the rain as I would have loved to go on a sculpture garden tour. I plan to definitely go back as there is so much to see and do! Definitely must go! read more

Rat's Restaurant - Desserts. - French Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

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The food is disgusting and overpriced. Rude service. Really unacceptable. Would not seat us even though they had an open house

We stopped by Rat's while visiting grounds for sculpture. It seemed to be a busy day as they were holding a private event ( a wedding ). We weren't sure upon walking in if the restaurant itself was closed , if we could sit down and order or if an rsvp was needed. After speaking with a few staff we finally sat down to order. We weren't impressed with the menu and decided to grab just drinks. The drinks were good. I wish we could have sat outside to take in the beautiful grounds. read more

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If you wanna pay $15 for a french onion soup that is on par with one you can get from a diner, this place is for you! You like paying $20 + for a diner-quality sandwich? boy, you will absolutely love this place! Ridiculously overpriced for the amount and quality of food you get. Would not recommend. read more

For a once in a while experience of fine dining, Rats was pretty nice overall! The venue was stunning, even in the dark. I will say that we did have some frustration with parking. The we went must've had some wedding or ceremony taking place. The venue was on the smaller size therefore it make the parking very tight. We ended up having to park down the long, winding driveway that lead off from the main road. The atmosphere of the restaurant is incredibly homey and cozy. It gives the same vibes as a small cabin nestled in the woods. Our waiter was incredibly accommodating, as I believe that is the party was occupying the kitchens time. We did not receive our food until nearly an hour after we ordered. There was also some confusion about a reservation when we entered. So the restaurant was definitely a little bit in disarray during our time there. The food, however, was quite good. However, I do think it's a hit or miss on what you decide to order. For instance, someone in our table ordered a chicken dish with mashed potatoes, which was according to them absolutely delicious, but my experience with the French onion soup was a little more on the lacking side. All the bread and brie that we had ordered it was excellent and I highly recommend getting something with them. Our experience with Rats has not deterred us from returning though. I would like to visit during the warmer months where I could experience both the summer menu and the beautiful gardens that surround the outside. I'm looking forward to visiting again, and hopefully retaining a better experience . read more

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came here for my birthday dinner and i absolutely adored it! the service was incredible and our waitress Amy was such a sweetheart. the ambiance of the restaurant is dark and rustic, honestly a very calming vibe that i loved. the grand stairs to the left when you first walk in lead to areas upstairs, which are great for taking pictures if you're girly like that!! last but not least, the food was spectacular . my favorite being the french onion soup, such a good serving and tasted authentic; as everything is freshly made. also totally recommend the lamb ragu during the winter menu, so delicious! if you're considering dining at rats, definitely just do it! coming back for sure during the warmer months . read more

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Rat's Restaurant has a stunning decor inside , everything is very old and with such a chic touch . The food was very good , however the fact that they close between lunch and dinner is a little bummer . There is plenty of parking . Service was ok but it could definitely improve , we felt a bit rushed by our waitress , I wasn't even done with my drink and we already had the check . We don't ask for one because I planned on getting another drink , but I guess she was in a rush .. The grounds around the restaurant are absolutely beautiful , just beware you have to buy tickets online in order to explore . All in all I would love to go back and explore more of the grounds and maybe not feel rushed at the restaurant . . read more

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This restaurant is so beautiful! My friend and I came to dinner with our reservation and were sat outside right next to the water with a perfect view of the bridge, which I loved! The food was definitely pricey, but the short rib I had was very tender and everything on my plate was flavorful! Took off some stars because our server was not very kind or attentive. He took long breaks in between checking on us and even jokingly admitted he forgot about us at one point. He also refused to give me a takeout container for my extra food, which I didn't appreciate. read more

Rat's Restaurant - Short Rib - French Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

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The menu only had 5 items on it. Food was sub-par and way too expensive. Service was very slow. The restaurant itself is really nice with large rooms and the Grounds is really nice. Although I will not return to the restaurant, I'll definitely go back to the grounds read more

I would give this place a 0. Very expensive mistake. Went to the grounds for sculpture and then lunch at Rsts which is part the sculpture garden. We had reservations for 2pm. Ordered drinks and we really were there for escargot but waiter said it's only served at dinner. Asked waiter if he could do it anyway and he said no . He couldn't even ask the "chef". Josh said he would be yelled at. Had onion soup and French dip. Both disappointing. Ordered coffee to finish and knew right away it wasn't fresh. Asked Josh when it was brewed and he said 3 hours shot. Unbelievable. Walked the grounds again and the came back at 5 so we could order escargot. Worst experience ever. I have never had escargot served the way this "chef " prepared it. It came with a mushy sauce upon which a round piece of bread was placed. The snails were inside the whole in bread topped off with I thought was chopped parsley. Worst ever not only served lukewarm warm but was inedible. The whole experience at Rats was an expensive mistake. Having been to France many times i absolutely knew what escargot tasted like and how it should be prepared. Don't know where the "chef" received his "training" but it certainly wasn't at The Culinary Institute. I really believe this place doesn't depend on repeat customers. Most of the diners are one and done. Service was good and ambience nice. Should you want to visit the grounds just stop into Rats for a drink and not to dine. The food might be better at a local diner read more

They were running a special during the month of March with a prefix menu and entrance to the Grounds for Sculpture . My husband and I walked out this morning because after being seated, we were informed out of nowhere that they were no longer honoring that and I don't understand why I was sent an email advertising this. I even called this week to ensure seating and times. Today is MARCH 30th. Pretty sure that qualifies as being in the month of March. I left in tears read more

Rat's Restaurant - Rat's email that was sent - French Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

I stopped by for a bite and drinks with my husband. We sat in the bar area. The space was very cozy. After we were done with our food we sat by the fire place which was nice. I had the winter sangria. It was alright, I felt like it was missing something. We shared the Mezze. It had a nice spread of different things to pick at. I really loved the greek olives. The bartender was really friendly and welcoming. I would return. read more

Rat's Restaurant - Mezze - French Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

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Rats to Rats! Had a reservation for 4 people at Rats at 12:15 pm on a Sunday. After a stroll thru the stunning gardens we arrived at 11:45. We checked in and were informed that we would be seated shortly. After about 10 minutes, checked on seating and informed that we would have to wait until 12:15. What? The restaurant was half empty! Additionally, the staff did nothing to assist an elder gentleman that was having difficulty repositioning his chair. They just stood around and did nothing. We left after informing the hostess that we were disappointed and would be going elsewhere. It didn't seem to phase her, in the least, that a seating was canceling. The poorest of customer service. read more

We came to rats yesterday for a thanksgiving feast and it was off the charts delicious and well presented! While the restaurant was busy and packed comma the wait staff did a superb job being very attentive and bringing us all of our courses in a timely fashion. While they were out of one or two items , the manager John was able to swap out some items from other courses to make our dining experience wonderful! Phenomenal presentation and we will definitely be back soon! read more

I don't leave many reviews, but this restaurant deserves 2 stars or maybe 1. We had a lovely time touring the gardens with our son and his girlfriend on a perfect fall day. Unfortunately we never checked the recent reviews for Rats and only remembered glowing reviews from years ago. When we went to see the maître d' about a table, he acted shocked and was quite rude that we didn't have a reservation. There were abundant empty tables! We had to wait for over an hour to be seated. We should have left then. The food was extremely bad and overpriced. We started with the plate of dips which had excessive amount of dip but paltry amounts of pita and cucumbers past their prime. Two of us had the very overpriced Chicken Chasseur, which sounded good but in reality was a small piece of dried out chicken topped with a mushroom slice that was so tough it was hard to cut. My son had the burger that wasn't bad but he found a sticky label from a honey crisp apple in the food. When we let our nice waitress know, she acted as though it was not a big deal. She offered him another burger, which he refused. But then walked off with his plate full of the French fries he hadn't eaten yet. Weird. The manager who stopped by also didn't think anything of strange items in your food. They also did not adjust the bill for the burger "with label" My husband was the only one who made out ok with the turkey croissant. They couldn't ruin the beers or wine. So that was fine. I felt like we got taken. It was a great day with our family but sad the dining experience was such a disappointment. read more

It's a beautiful restaurant with a wonderful garden. We have been here before They don't seat you before your reservation time so I expected to be seated right away but we waited 10+ minutes. The waitress was friendly and professional but the service was slow. We didn't get our first course until 25, 30 minutes after we were seated. My husband order a salad and trout amandine. I ordered the Night form prefix. My husband enjoyed his salad and trout. The squash soup and the short ribs were delicious. The pumpkin bread pudding was different. It's like a scoop of ice cream sitting on top of pumpkin bread with sauce on the side. It was good. read more

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Very interesting place. Made a reservation on a Sunday night. It was busy so make a reservation. Cool place. Good vibe. Food was ok. Shared a humus platter and had the Halibut. Both were good. Nothing special. The waitress recommended the Rum runner. It was good. Prices were not insane. The attraction was a sculpture park near by. Glad i went. Not sure if i am coming back read more

Rat's Restaurant - Halibut - French Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

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What A Fabulous Rainy, Cold, Sunday at the Grounds for Sculpture with Brunch/Lunch at Rat's! The fire was blazing, our outdoor chill evaporating, when the most delightfully presented Avocado Toast with Salmon and delectable French Toast with creme brûlée sauce arrived for my friend and me. One bite, and we both exclaimed, "this is absolutely wonderful- so delicious! What's up with the 2-star reviews?" Go and enjoy the lovely ambience, the memorable culinary experience, the welcoming & efficient staff, and be sure to leave time to linger and relax! read more

I ordered the crab Benedict. It was served cold! The meal was barely edible. It was actually terrible. So disappointed in Rat's. We used to love to go there. read more