Centrally located in downtown Washington DC, RARE Steakhouse and Tavern (RARE) is a one-of-a-kind fine dining concept that brings together the best qualities of world-class dining venues with USDA prime, dry-aged steaks, exquisite wines and first-class service bolstered with Midwestern charm. Created by Wisconsin natives, RARE boasts a classic and elegant atmosphere, striving to bring the nostalgia and romance of the classic steakhouse to life, to a time when eating out was meant to be an experience.
A fancy steakhouse with an old-school vibe serving classy cuts & sides paired with fine wines. Based on 642 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup
Address:
1595 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202) 800-9994
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Reservations: raresteaks.comopentable.com
Reviews
Joe Guilmette
Docking a star simply for the price. It’s great but it’s just too expensive. It’s priced like a Michelin star tasting menu.
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Nicole J
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.
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Mike B
My Wife made a reservation here while on vacation. It is not only a beautiful place the food and our Waiter Jose were top notch! I grew up in Iowa/Nebraska beef country and my 14 oz. NY Strip rivaled anything I’ve ever has. It was such a great experience we are glad my Wife found this gem!!
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Takahito Kimura
We visited with our family of three, including our one year old son.
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Jon Schemanske
This is a good steakhouse. Good service, nice ambience, and quiet. Makes for good conversation. Their chopped salad is the best I’ve ever had – amazing! The dry age ribeye is OK, not bad, I’ve definitely had better – but overall really recommended for DC.
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Jeffrey Tsai
Service with Jessica M was great. She had great recommendations and was mindful of my son’s nut allergies. Dry aged ribeye and salmon were fantastic. The mushroom risotto was underwhelming, but I imagine I would find it delicious if I was a vegetarian. Creme Brulee was a great dessert to finish with
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F
Fantastic food, staff, and ambiance!! Best steak and spicy potatoes where a great surprise! Highly recommend visiting this great establishment.
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Tyler Clark
Interesting place for sure. Starting out I didn’t really care for the ambiance. It felt dated. On the way upstairs I was asked to remove my hat which put a damper on my mood. But on to the food. We started out with the octopus appetizer. Which was really good. Maybe the best thing I had, it was really tender and flavorful. Next we shared 4 ounces of the A5 Wagyu at $30 an ounce. We ordered it medium rare and it was definitely tender and melted in your mouth but not the greatest thing I’ve ever had. Will I get A5 again? Yes. Will I get it from here again? No. Moving on to the main course I got the bone in ribeye with truffle butter and grilled shrimp enchantments. I ordered my steak medium rare and I felt it was more on the rare side. My first few bites were cold but the steak was decent. The truffle butter was a good enhancement. The grilled shrimp on the other hand were not my favorite. They had a char to them that tasted exactly like a dirty grill. For the sides we got lobster Mac, creamed spinach, mushrooms and brussel sprouts. The sides were all fairly good besides the mushrooms and I love mushrooms. They had some kind of after taste that I did but care for. Then for dessert I got the vanilla cheesecake, it was good, didn’t feel super heavy but I would have liked a thicker crust. Overall the experience was kinda average. Nothing blew me away. I have my favorite steakhouse in DC already and I was just exploring other options. This one doesn’t come close.
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Jan Temple
Rare Steakhouse and Tavern is a 5 Star plus restaurant that offers a 5 Star/ upscale experience at a reasonable price. Although my visits are mostly during Happy Hour (which begins at 5 p.m.) The downside is that the restaurant is closed on Sunday and Monday. It is the perfect spot for meeting after work for Happy Hour, where the prices are reasonable, and the variety of drinks will satisfy the most discriminating. However, the full experience is the dinner service. Quality reigns from the individualized service to the expansion of menu options. For dinner, reservations are strongly recommended. RARE is located within blocks of the White House, and other tourist finds. The staff is friendly, and I am astounded at how they remember and recognize returning customers.
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Doug W
On a trip to DC we wanted to have a nice dinner. We were greeted by a very nice man who led us to our table. Jessica our server from El Salvador was the sweetest friendliest and best server! The steaks were good so was the fish. My daughter and I both had the fillet mignon it was done and cooked perfectly however the crust lacked spice and flavor. We had the cheesecake that was dry but flavorful. For the price it was not worth it however the atmosphere and service was exceptional.
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