Rats Restaurant - Grounds for Sculpture

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   Donna

   New York City

   15 reviews

   2.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   The burgers were thin patties that were totally overcooked…twice
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Ambiance is amazing especially by the bar and fireplace . The food was phenomenal even for a small lunch menu and fresh. Add some assortment of breads for each table and an olive oil dip instead of butter would be my only suggestion. Thanks for a wonderful time .
   

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   Beth

   New Jersey

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   We had a great server. Very attentive but not clingy. The artisanal cheese plate and octopus carpaccio were worth it. The burgers were decent. Overall, would recommend.
   

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   Geoff

   New York City

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Sadly, Thanksgiving service at Rat's was wholly underwhelming for the "second sitting" folks who arrived after 6:30 p.m. with nearly half the menu out of stock. Never again.
   

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   Kerry

   New York City

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Awful experience! Had 6:15 reservation - wasn't seated until 7... And was immediately informed that MANY OF THE SELECTIONS WERE SOLD OUT! ON A prix fixe!! How is that possible with a price fixed menu ?? The limited menu selections were not available? So unacceptable and an awful experience overall. Couldn't even get dessert course since it was sold out!! This place is a joke. Stay away!!
   

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   Chet

   New York City

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Food and service was great. Nice table in the bar area.
   

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   PETER

   Philadelphia

   3 reviews

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   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Food was impressive, especially for a holiday pre-fixe. I try to reserve total judgment on restaurants when I dine on a holiday, but other than some sloppy service (which is expected on busy holiday seatings) it was a wonderful experience. I will certainly be back for a normal service meal.
   

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   Patricia

   Philadelphia

   22 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   22 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We recently dined here for Thanksgiving and have mixed reviews. It was very crowded. We got a table near a cold, drafty door and we asked to be moved. They had no other seating except outside in a heated tent, which was warmer than the original table. So, we moved. The food was so-so. Having dined here many times before, we had high hopes but tasted more like mass-produced food than what we were accustomed to at Rat's. The stuffing and mashed potatoes lacked flavor, except for salt. That's all I could taste. The Brussel's spouts were flavorful but some so large and undercooked, we couldn't eat them. I loved the cranberry relish, but we were barely given any on our plates. I wouldn't recommend coming here for a prix fixe menu like this as the quality is just not as good. The noise level inside the restaurant was loud, so sitting out in the tent was a delight, as there was only one other table of diners out there. Service was good, very attentive.
   

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   Frank

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Like eating real good food in a fairy tale setting.
   

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    Karl

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

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

    There were seven of us for the prix fixe Thanksgiving dinner. It was a bargain! $70/pp for a four course and delicious meal. Four choices: traditional turkey, salmon, prime rib and vegetarian. All were terrific. Every course was fantastic and everyone was happy with their choices. A manager assisted the staff in keeping the service running smoothly. The entire staff was fantastic. The restaurant was completely booked and the way it is laid out in a series of small rooms, the noise level was low and the atmosphere intimate. I have been here several times for brunch, lunch and dinner and it is consistently fantastic.
    

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