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welcome to
Grounds
For
Sculpture
35 magnificently landscaped acres. Featuring over 250 contemporary sculptures. Plus gallery exhibits, exquisite dining, exciting performances, and workshops for all.
Please note that Rat's will be closed January 1 through January 12
and will reopen for dinner January 13, 2012
Lunch:
Thursday through Sunday 11:30am - 3:30pm
Dinner:
Thursday Friday and Saturday 5pm - 9pm
Happy Hour:
Thursday & Friday 4pm - 7pm
Sunday Lunch and Brunch:
11am - 3pm
Sunday Après Midi:
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Grounds For Sculpture’s charming restaurant, Rat’s, conceived as part of sculptor Seward Johnson’s vision; is designed to make visitors feel they have stepped into a village reminiscent of French impressionist Claude Monet's beloved town of Giverny. Overlooking Johnson’s sculptures inspired by Impressionists paintings, as well as the lily pond and bridge inspired by the works of Monet, Rat’s offers a magical ambiance for dining and a lovely complement to the Grounds For Sculpture experience. With lunch and dinner menus featuring cosmopolitan home cooking, Rat’s is a welcome part of every visit. The Lounge at Rat's Restaurant offers a relaxing and exotic escape to rest and enjoy. Discover our hand crafted cocktails, eclectic wine list and our delicious light fare. The Lounge at Rat’s is the perfect way to begin or cap off your visit to Grounds For Sculpture.
Photo By David Steele
YEAR OF THE WAT ER DRAGON DINNER
Friday February 3, 6pm
2012 is the Chinese Year of Water Dragon. Dragons are the most
powerful of all signs. But Water Dragons are special. They are
wise because they see things from other points of view, willing to
collaborate. In that spirit two culinary dragons, Rat’s own Executive
Chef Shane Cash and the renowned Chef Scott Swiderski of
Starr Restaurants Buddakan, join forces to present a Chinese-inspired
dining experience you will never forget. Begin your evening at 6pm for
unique cocktails followed by a special 5-course dinner to be served at
6:30pm. Reservations for this incredible evening are absolutely required so
make yours now. Call 609-584-7800 for pricing and reservations.
Joyeaux Heure (Happy Hour!)
Winter Happy Hour at Rat’s Restaurant
Friday, January 20th through February 24th
Join us every Friday from 4pm to 7pm for Happy Hour and to celebrate Chinese New Year. Enjoy complimentary Asian inspired appetizers and drink specials.
Why the name Rat's? In Kenneth Grahame's classic, The Wind in the Willows, one of Seward Johnson's, favorite books, the character Ratty represented everything a host should be. As founder of Rat's and Grounds For Sculpture, Johnson likens himself to Ratty who threw the best parties with the best wine. Likewise, the two share delightful imaginations and far-reaching dreams.
Rat's Restaurant proudly managed by
Please note that as a public nonprofit charitable organization, Grounds For Sculpture collects a modest admission fee from its patrons to help maintain its programs and operations. Your support ensures the continuation of our gallery exhibitions, educational programs for all ages, concerts, special events and general park and grounds maintenance.
