Rats Restaurant - Grounds for Sculpture

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   Amanda

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   1.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Sadly, Rats has gone to the dogs! I used to come often pre-Covid and the food, service and ambience was always top notch which makes my experience today all the more regretful. First, they are sorely short on staff, both kitchen and table. I had to wait an unconscionably long time for the food and I noticed I was far from the only one in the restaurant who experienced and was unhappy with the incredibly slow service. When I went to the front desk to ask about this, instead of apologizing I was told it was very busy. Yet, there were many tables empty! When I'd ordered, I'd asked if we could buy admission tickets with the meal and was told yes. I was NOT told that they only could be bought with the "fixed price" menu. Had I known that, I would have ordered that menu and saved a bundle. Instead I ordered the items separately, not wanting the desert. The caesar salad was horrid. The lettuce had ends uncut which made me question how it could have been carefully washed and, on top of it appearing wilted -- though I found out later that may arisen from the grilling, the actual lettuce was the part one normally tosses. They agreed to refund it. I then waited and waited for the one waitress who was servicing the whole room to come to table with the check and finally gave up and went to the front desk to the surly man who had claimed before the place was busy. He was not any more courteous this time. All in all, not a pleasant experience and from the looks of other diners, I was not the only one displeased!
   

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   Fan

   Philadelphia

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The online restaurant menu differs from the dinner seating menu. We experienced professional and attentive service, but the food selection was limited. Additionally, one of our dishes, the only fish on the menu, was overcooked and lacked flavor.
   

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   Judith

   VIP

   New York City

   32 reviews

   5.0

   32 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food & service were excellent. Prices were a little high. We did enjoy our dinner there.
   

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   NatalieF

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This Sunday I visited "Grounds for Sculpture" with a friend who has never been. I was super excited about returning to the restaurant "Rats". I just had to write a review because we had an awesome time! The restaurant is always amazing. Our waiter was outstanding and the food was incredible. We especially loved the French onion soup and the mussels. I would definitely return again.
   

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5. D

   Denise

   Atlantic City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 20 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lunch at the Rat's Restaurant to celebrate a friends 75th birthday, sat in the bar area. was warm and inviting. Great server Matt.
   

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   Sarah

   New York City

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 17 February 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was not worth the prices. My entree came out room temperature and cold for part of the dish. My partner’s filet was overcooked. Disappointed.
   

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   Carmen

   San Francisco

   7 reviews

   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Dinner was fine but rushed. Very rushed. Ordered salad and app. Both arrived at the same time 5 minutes after ordering. Food was very good but before we finished are dinners arrived! The waiter took them back while we finished but unfortunately they were just ok. Felt and looked like they were keep warm. Nothing special. We were in and out within 1 hour. We requested table not in the bench type tables (we have dined here before). We made the request online (no response) and by calling. We got there and they sat us at a bench table! Likely the restaurant was not crowded and they moved us. Not a good experience.
   

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   Santhosh

   New York City

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 14 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Rats is a great restaurant set in a beautiful, scenic location. However, the food didn’t quite meet expectations. The raw oysters had a slightly fishy taste and didn’t seem fresh, while the Young Poulet was a bit overcooked. On the bright side, the Day Boat Cod and Tatar Mushroom were delicious. Unfortunately, the Rum Baba for dessert was also underwhelming.
   

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   Joseph

   Atlantic City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 14 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely beautiful restaurant! Loved the atmosphere, loved the food and the service was outstanding. A perfect place to dine.
   

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    paul

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Our Waiter Mounty was excellent and it was an enjoyable experience with my wife for a Valentine’s lunch.
    

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