RARE Steakhouse & Tavern

Amazing Grill with premium cuts, though not for thin Wallets. The place is beautiful, nicely lit, decor is on par with the food and service quality. I ordered a Wisconsin Old Fashioned cocktail, great balance of aroma and flavor, the bartender clearly has years in this business. I had a dry aged 10oz. Ribeye medium rare. Perfectly grilled, absolutely amazing one of the best meat cuts I've ever had, also ordered a side of spinach which I ended up not eating since the ribeye was more than enough for me and honestly it has to be enjoyed by itself with no sides. The Service was courteous and attentive, very professional and fast. I payed 145 For the cocktail, Ribeye, Side dish and a bottle of sparkling water. The price is good for this type of establishment, location, food and service.

Amazing Grill with premium cuts, though not for thin Wallets. The place is beautiful, nicely lit, decor is on par with the food and service quality. I ordered a Wisconsin Old Fashioned cocktail, great balance of aroma and flavor, the bartender clearly has years in this business. I had a dry aged 10oz. Ribeye medium rare. Perfectly grilled, absolutely amazing one of the best meat cuts I've ever had, also ordered a side of spinach which I ended up not eating since the ribeye was more than enough for me and honestly it has to be enjoyed by itself with no sides. The Service was courteous and attentive, very professional and fast. I payed 145 For the cocktail, Ribeye, Side dish and a bottle of sparkling water. The price is good for this type of establishment, location, food and service.

The food, service, and atmosphere at Rare steakhouse are phenomenal. We had a reservation for 7:30 pm on Valentine’s Day, and arrived early so we could have a drink at the bar. The host was very kind and held our table until we were ready. The service at the bar was a little slow, but friendly. We each had a cocktail and ordered the cheese curds. The cheese curds were fantastic! Just like the ones we crave from Wisconsin. The cocktails were mixed perfectly. Once we were ready to eat, we were seated right away. Our server was very knowledgeable and attentive, if a little hard to understand (he spoke softly and had a thick accent). To start, we shared a wedge salad. The bacon was cooked perfectly, and the blue cheese was generous and really flavorful. The salad was huge and I’m glad we split it. We ordered the scallops and a 10 oz Capital cut steak, wet aged. The streak was cooked perfectly and had a delicious crust. The scallops were seared perfectly and were exceptionally cleaned, no grit. We ordered the creamed spinach and loaded potatoes as sides. The creamed spinach almost tasted like spinach dip, it was topped with a high pile of Parmesan cheese. Our dinner was accompanied with two delicious Parker house rolls. Everything tasted great. My only gripe is the price. I think you can find similar food and service for about 10-20% less in the city. That said, I’d go back in a heartbeat (if someone else was paying).

The food, service, and atmosphere at Rare steakhouse are phenomenal. We had a reservation for 7:30 pm on Valentine’s Day, and arrived early so we could have a drink at the bar. The host was very kind and held our table until we were ready. The service at the bar was a little slow, but friendly. We each had a cocktail and ordered the cheese curds. The cheese curds were fantastic! Just like the ones we crave from Wisconsin. The cocktails were mixed perfectly. Once we were ready to eat, we were seated right away. Our server was very knowledgeable and attentive, if a little hard to understand (he spoke softly and had a thick accent). To start, we shared a wedge salad. The bacon was cooked perfectly, and the blue cheese was generous and really flavorful. The salad was huge and I’m glad we split it. We ordered the scallops and a 10 oz Capital cut steak, wet aged. The streak was cooked perfectly and had a delicious crust. The scallops were seared perfectly and were exceptionally cleaned, no grit. We ordered the creamed spinach and loaded potatoes as sides. The creamed spinach almost tasted like spinach dip, it was topped with a high pile of Parmesan cheese. Our dinner was accompanied with two delicious Parker house rolls. Everything tasted great. My only gripe is the price. I think you can find similar food and service for about 10-20% less in the city. That said, I’d go back in a heartbeat (if someone else was paying).

Great restaurant. The food was amazing. Staff was a bit slow ,but the food made up for that. Try the tuna tartare for an appetizer. I had the whipped potatoes for a side, and it was amazing. The 10 oz capital cut was cooked to perfection. I finished it with the key lime pie. I think this is one of the best steakhouses in DC. The ambiance is perfect for a date or business. Table settings were correct. Make sure to make an RSVP.

Great restaurant. The food was amazing. Staff was a bit slow ,but the food made up for that. Try the tuna tartare for an appetizer. I had the whipped potatoes for a side, and it was amazing. The 10 oz capital cut was cooked to perfection. I finished it with the key lime pie. I think this is one of the best steakhouses in DC. The ambiance is perfect for a date or business. Table settings were correct. Make sure to make an RSVP.

I had an incredible experience at Rare Steakhouse! The food was absolutely amazing. every dish was perfectly prepared and bursting with flavor. Our server, Patricia, truly made the night special. She took the time to explain all our options and checked in with us regularly, ensuring we were well taken care of. Her attention to detail and warm personality made us feel right at home. I highly recommend Rare Steakhouse, and if you’re lucky enough to have Patricia as your server, you’re in for a fantastic experience!

I had an incredible experience at Rare Steakhouse! The food was absolutely amazing. every dish was perfectly prepared and bursting with flavor. Our server, Patricia, truly made the night special. She took the time to explain all our options and checked in with us regularly, ensuring we were well taken care of. Her attention to detail and warm personality made us feel right at home. I highly recommend Rare Steakhouse, and if you’re lucky enough to have Patricia as your server, you’re in for a fantastic experience!

Exceeded my expectations! My friend and I enjoyed our last night in DC by having dinner here. The decor and ambiance are gorgeous. I really liked the small touches, like using the elevator and the nice bathrooms. Our server was great and very open to all our questions. I ordered a delicious cocktail, 6 raw oysters, and a ceasar salad. The salad was huge with just the right amount of dressing, and the only problem with my oysters is that I didn't have enough of them. Beyond delicious. My friend enjoyed her T-bone and side of sauteed mushrooms. Overall, we had a great experience and would return when in the area.

Exceeded my expectations! My friend and I enjoyed our last night in DC by having dinner here. The decor and ambiance are gorgeous. I really liked the small touches, like using the elevator and the nice bathrooms. Our server was great and very open to all our questions. I ordered a delicious cocktail, 6 raw oysters, and a ceasar salad. The salad was huge with just the right amount of dressing, and the only problem with my oysters is that I didn't have enough of them. Beyond delicious. My friend enjoyed her T-bone and side of sauteed mushrooms. Overall, we had a great experience and would return when in the area.

Nestled in the heart of Washington DC between George Washington University and the White House, located on I Street NW, Rare Steakhouse delivers an eye-catching dining experience that appeals to the palate and the senses. We visited here to do a different type of family get together. Stepping into its refined ambiance, guests are greeted by a concierge and muted lighting blended with wood-finished decor. The menu at Rare Steakhouse isn't a expansive as other well-known, fine dining steakhouses. The menu fare is pretty standard and the actual plating of the food is visually appealing. The service provided by Francisco during our visit was almost impeccable. The menu is varied enough to accommodate any dietary preferences including those who are pescatarian or plant-based. Of the items we ate, the Caesar Salad, Lobster Bisque and dinner rolls were of this place's "greatest hits". The other items were so so and not very noteworthy except for the obvious which are the steaks. The standout to me personally was the charred octopus which was served extremely well. The meat was tender, well seasoned and complemented with great garnishments. This is a place that we enjoyed for the ambiance and the food was pretty good, yet not as excellent as we hoped.

Nestled in the heart of Washington DC between George Washington University and the White House, located on I Street NW, Rare Steakhouse delivers an eye-catching dining experience that appeals to the palate and the senses. We visited here to do a different type of family get together. Stepping into its refined ambiance, guests are greeted by a concierge and muted lighting blended with wood-finished decor. The menu at Rare Steakhouse isn't a expansive as other well-known, fine dining steakhouses. The menu fare is pretty standard and the actual plating of the food is visually appealing. The service provided by Francisco during our visit was almost impeccable. The menu is varied enough to accommodate any dietary preferences including those who are pescatarian or plant-based. Of the items we ate, the Caesar Salad, Lobster Bisque and dinner rolls were of this place's "greatest hits". The other items were so so and not very noteworthy except for the obvious which are the steaks. The standout to me personally was the charred octopus which was served extremely well. The meat was tender, well seasoned and complemented with great garnishments. This is a place that we enjoyed for the ambiance and the food was pretty good, yet not as excellent as we hoped.