Rat's Restaurant

Category: French restaurant

Address: 16 Fairgrounds Rd, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619, USA

Phone: +16095847800

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–3PM

Monday: 11AM–3PM

Tuesday: 11AM–3PM

Wednesday: 11AM–3PM

Thursday: 11AM–3PM

Friday: 11AM–3PM

Saturday: 11AM–3PM

Reviews

Keely Hooper-Erades

Oct 13, 2022

The best

Romy Kay

Oct 13, 2022

What an amazing place and atmosphere and what a disappointment was the food and hospitality! Our dinner reservation was at 6:00pm and upon checking with the hostess at 5:50, we were told in an inhospitable fashion that we will only be seated at 6;00 sharp although the place was literally empty. The shallot butter and the Yorkshire pudding were the only acceptable dishes and anything else was mediocre! The escargot was so bland one could easily confuse it with mushrooms! The mousse de foie gras was more like a duck fat spread on a bread! The grilled octopus had literally no flavour but the charred particles clinging onto the flesh! And the grand finale was with the Boeuf bourguinion that was so salty that we basically had to wash our mouths to get rid of the bitterness and after taste of post war kind of meat! The waitress was pleasant but didn’t bother asking us why the bourguinion was left “untouched “ and so was the octopus. Such a shame and please don’t even call it “French Cuisine”.. that would elevate the expectations and this restaurant can be classified as a pub food rather than a gourmet French restaurant.

Aditi Bhadani

Oct 11, 2022

Expensive but it was a unique experience with the botanical gardens and the cafe. We had peacocks just walk over to us when we were drinking coffee!

Joie A

Oct 11, 2022

My husband and I had reservations to the Rat's Restaurant recently for our anniversary. We had to wait 30 mins to be seated, it was very busy. The food was mediocre, not really seasoned very well, but the presentation was nice. The alcoholic beverages were very good. I noticed other tables were acknowledged for their special event, however our anniversary was not acknowledged. I did fill out a form that specified I was celebrating an event. I was turned off by having to wait for a reserved table, and receiving food that wasn't very seasoned. However, it was a pleasant atmosphere overall.

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Questions & Answers

Does Rat’s serve lunch?

Loretta May | Oct 17, 2018
Adreain Ross | Oct 17, 2018

Depends on time of year.

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Are shorts and sneakers permitted at lunch time at Rats?

Rajinder Vaid | Oct 16, 2021
Marcia jaffe | Oct 16, 2021

Yes

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What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Oct 16, 2022
Jody S Menke | Oct 16, 2021

Tables are well spaced apart, masks on unless eating/drinking, staffed well masked

Is this commuter friendly? Is this within walking distance from the train?

Brigitte Taylor | Oct 17, 2019
Bill Maurer | Oct 17, 2019

No

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Are they handicapped accessible for walkers or wheelchairs?

Rose M | Oct 17, 2017
Mary S | Oct 17, 2017

Yes

Is there a happy hour?

Nelida Valentin | Oct 17, 2017
Charles Cody | Oct 17, 2018

Yes, happy hour is good.

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What's the story behind the rat in the men's bathroom at Rats Restaurant.

08kahuna49 | Sep 18, 2022
Jonathan Eckstein | Sep 18, 2022

It's based on the "wind in the willows" old children's books, like "mr. Toad's wild ride" at disneyland.

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Are dogs allowed on the sculpture grounds?

Susie | Sep 16, 2022
Neal West | Sep 16, 2022

Only disability animals but not support dogs. They are not recognized by the ADA. Hope this helps!

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Is it wheelchair accessible

Arleen Wells | Jan 19, 2022
Jim Malin | Jan 19, 2022

Yes.

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Does require formal attire

Hany Rofael | Oct 16, 2021
Nena W | Oct 16, 2021

Come as you are

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do you have out door seating?

Evan Butchen | Oct 16, 2021
Gerard Cudzil | Oct 16, 2021

Yes! However, if you go on a cool night the heat lamps are mostly closet to the restaurants doors so I would suggest you request a table under a heat lamp

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Do you need reservations for lunch?

M Kemler | Oct 16, 2020
James McHugh Barton | Oct 16, 2020

It is recommended since there is minimal seating at the moment.

Are your open for cocktails? Are there tables available that are in a cooler area?

V A Lippincott | Oct 16, 2020
Kimberly Jinks | Oct 16, 2020

It was extremely hot and humid last Saturday night when I was there, there was no ceiling fan in the area where we were seated and as an aside, it was very dark since it was not well lit. But otherwise, the food and drinks and service were great!

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Will it be possible to get a table for 3 on Christmas eve just walking in?

fly78guy201 | Oct 16, 2020
Heather Whren | Oct 16, 2020

Probably not.

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When did Rats open? What year?

robbie nelson | Oct 17, 2019
RGSOUNDF | Oct 17, 2019

1992, and continued to be independent for about two decades until taken over by Starr Restaurants.

Is there a children's menu

Connie Meeks | Oct 17, 2019
Karina Eframian | Oct 17, 2019

Yes

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What are the hours for brunch on New Years Day and the cost of the brunch.

Carol Walker | Oct 17, 2019
Mary Jo Kempton | Oct 17, 2019

call

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Can you purchase ticket for the gardens on line

Sue Starr | Oct 17, 2018
Michael O'Boyle | Oct 17, 2018

Yes. www.groundsforsculpture.org/visit/buy-tickets

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Can you frequent the restaurant without buying a ticket?

Sally Hummel-Spreng | Oct 17, 2018
Robert Schlatter | Oct 17, 2018

There's a door on the other side, so you can get in from another way than the park. Then you will have the view of the artist's bridge, garden and pond and wish you were there

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is there a mothers day mothers day brunch and if so what is cost per person

Joseph Ponzo | Oct 17, 2018
Nancy Ugalde | Oct 17, 2018

$62 adults, $ children 5-12 11am to 5pm brunch

When does Rat's winter schedule end and you begin serving lunch during the week again?

Howard Crain | Oct 17, 2018
Mike Q | Oct 17, 2018

Easter brunch usually starts their spring menu/hours. This year it happens to land on the April First, no fooling.

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Would this be a possibility for well-behaved kids?

Kelly Dykstra | Oct 17, 2018
Charles Cody | Oct 17, 2018

Yes, very much so. The French fries are fantastic. If you go when it's warm the kids would enjoy watching the ducks and the fish. If you go into the grounds there are a lot of sculptures the young ones can touch. Go for it and have fun.

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