Rats Restaurant - A Hamilton, NJ Dining Rating and Review

 

Rats Restaurant
16 Fairgrounds Rd.
Hamilton, NJ
609-584-7800

 

 Rats Restaurant


Price Very Expensive
Fare French

Restaurant Rating

Food 3.0 Stars
Service 2.0 Stars
Decor 3.0 Stars
Overall Rating 3.0 Stars
 

Restaurant Review

Rat's is one of the top romantic restaurants in New Jersey. If you are looking for that special place where decor is sought after and you want to impress.... this is it. An ideal place for celebrating special occasions and for a family Sunday brunch, especially on Easter Sunday and Mother's Day.

Owned by noted sculptor and pharmaceutical heir J. Seward Johnson, Jr., Rats restaurant was created, at least in part, as an added inducement to visit Mr. Johnson's magnificent Grounds for Sculpture, the adjoining 22-acre sculpture park located on the former site of the New Jersey State Fairgrounds.

The grounds are attractively developed along the lines a small European village. The interior has five dining rooms adorned with original artwork, fireplaces and a mixture of Old World elegance and New World color. They also have views of the surrounding sculpture park, Grounds for Sculpture, and the misty water lily pond, bridge and ethereal garden.

The tables are generously spaced, for intimate conversation.

In the warmer months there is outdoor patio dining at the edge of a pond, overlooking the gardens.

In the cooler monys there isd a cozy fireplace to warm up to and enjoy a soothing cocktail

The food at Rats Restaurant is well prepared with fresh ingredients, although pricey.

Prepare for an unrushed dining experience and don't miss a walk through the grounds....it's impressive.

The food is wonderful and seasonal, and -- as expected -- there is a great wine list. If you're lucky enough to be there when the seared scallops are available, don't hesitate to order them. Perfectly done, they're plated with a corn risotto, chanterelles and herb

The recommended entrees are: Lamb shank braised in red wine with herbed barley risotto, Spring onions, braised baby artichokes and spiced almond gremolata with apricots; Strip loin of free range veal with truffled leek pierogies, chanterelles, pea puree and chived fromage blac; and the vegetarian selection of wild mushroom pie.

The service at Rats Restaurant is professional and anticipatory, but tends to be a bit pompous.

They also have are able to accomodate private dining for corporate and special occasions.



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