Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC

4.6

1153 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

11:30 pm

Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Fancy
Good for special occasions

Centrally located in downtown Washington DC, RARE Steakhouse & 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.

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Location
1595 I St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Phone number
(202) 800-9994
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Steak, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–6:30 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street parking is available right outside of the restaurant's entrance. Two parking garages located within one block radius of the restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Alejandro D. Vasquez
Delivery & takeout
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Private dining

Offers

Daily Happy Hour at RARE Tavern
Multiple dates available
Tue - Sat - 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Enjoy Discounted Beer, Wines by the Glass, & Signature Cocktails between 5pm - 6:30pm daily.

Popular dishes

Oysters on the Half Shell*
mignonette, cocktail sauce, citrus
- 1/2 DozenUSD 24.00
- DozenUSD 42.00
Shrimp CocktailUSD 27.00
cocktail sauce, citrus
Charred OctopusUSD 26.00
avocado mousseline, feta cheese, fennel, frisee
Maryland-Style Crab CakeUSD 28.00
old bay remoulade, lemon
Steamed MusselsUSD 24.00
fennel, peppers, tomato-saffron broth
Fried CalamariUSD 25.00
pickled mini peppers, lemon-garlic aioli
Fresh BurrataUSD 23.00
arugula-basil pesto, heirloom tomatoes, strawberry vinaigrette
Steak Tartare*USD 28.00
capers, onion, pickled mushroom, chipotle aioli
Tuna Tartare*USD 26.00
avocado, grilled pineapple, mango-lime emulsion
Cheese & Charcuterie BoardUSD 36.00
seasonal mostardo, cornichons, honey, crostini

Soup & Salads

Lobster BisqueUSD 19.00
cold water lobster, crème fraiche
Signature CaesarUSD 16.00
romaine, baby red oak lettuce, garlic croutons, parmesan, caesar dressing
Iceberg WedgeUSD 18.00
bacon, roasted tomatoes, pickled red onion, balsamic reduction, blue cheese dressing
Harvest SaladUSD 16.00
lettuce mélange, shaved root vegetables, goat cheese, honey-citrus vinaigrette

Steaks*

Prime Wet-Aged

8oz. Filet MignonUSD 65.00
10oz. Capital CutUSD 66.00
16oz. NY StripUSD 68.00

Wagyu

Daily Selection
- MP

Prime Dry-Aged

20oz. Bone-In NY StripUSD 80.00
22oz. Bone-In RibeyeUSD 89.00
24oz. Bone-In PorterhouseUSD 85.00
36oz. Bone-In TomahawkUSD 145.00

Seafood Platters

PetiteUSD 95.00
oysters, shrimp cocktail, tuna tartare, steamed mussels
GrandeUSD 180.00
oysters, shrimp cocktail, tuna tartare, steamed mussels, crab salad

Entrees*

Grilled SalmonUSD 49.00
sunchoke velouté, blistered grapes, leeks, cherry tomatoes, gremolata
Peppercorn-Crusted TunaUSD 54.00
edamame hummus, wasabi ginger cream
Pan-Seared ScallopsUSD 58.00
smoked bacon, sauteed kale, baby carrots, cassis gastrique
Maryland-Style Crab CakesUSD 56.00
old bay remoulade, lemon
Broiled Bone-In Pork ChopUSD 50.00
braised red cabbage, molasses gastrique

Enhancements

SaucesUSD 4.00
béarnaise - red wine - chipotle aioli - horseradish cream - au poivre
Butter & CheeseUSD 7.00
maître d'hôtel butter - truffle butter - blue cheese
Grilled Tiger ShrimpUSD 24.00
Seared Scallops*USD 28.00

Sides

Whipped PotatoesUSD 16.00
Loaded PotatoesUSD 20.00
Garlic & Parmesan FriesUSD 16.00
Roasted MushroomsUSD 16.00
Creamed SpinachUSD 16.00
Charred BroccoliniUSD 16.00
Macaroni & CheeseUSD 16.00
Grilled AsparagusUSD 16.00

What 1,153 people are saying

Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

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Rare Steakhouse in Washington DC delivers a memorable dining experience with "outstanding food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about perfectly cooked steaks and exquisite sides, complemented by a "fantastic wine selection." Although it's pricey, patrons find the ambiance elegant and the staff attentive, making it a "must-visit" for special occasions.

1,153 Reviews

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John
New York City11 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent restaurant to spend for my mothers birthday. The steaks and sides were amazing.
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Jean-Bernard
Tokyo11 reviews
3.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Not a bad experience all in all. The food is good but definitely nothing to write home about, service is fine but everything is overpriced. Not a good value for money in the end.
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Will VIP
Memphis/West TN38 reviews
2.0
Dined on 4 March 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Many steakhouses to pick from in DC. Tough night for Rare. Service was sparse and rarely found without asking regularly. However, the food was excellent. I’m confident your experience will be better than mine.
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KimC
New York City13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was incredible. Drinks equally good. Sat at the bar as I was alone, just as happy hour was wrapping up, so it was incredibly noisy. But main restaurant would have been much quieter. Totally worth it and will dream of this bone-in rib eye for days to come.
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Erin
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So far I've been their twice and have not been disappointed. Service is amazing from when you walk in the door till when you leave. Food is amazing
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Julie
Washington DC3 reviews
2.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Everything is overrated and under my expectations.
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Daniel
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time going great experience!!!! Food is amazing!!!!!
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Eileen
Washington DC7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and amazing staff! We were there for a birthday celebration and they made it special!
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Lauren
Baltimore1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was outstanding! Will definitely be back.
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Sheila
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Rare steakhouse is one of best restaurants in DC. The atmosphere and the service is over all the best. Our server was Salvino and he was able to explain everything from wine to everything on the menu. He was very informative about everything. My husband and I really enjoyed ourselves. It was our second time at the restaurant. iIt was a very pleasant experience again and we will be returning. If you’re ever in the area, it should be your first place to stop by and enjoy a great meal.
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FAQs

Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 800-9994.

Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC is rated 4.6 stars by 1153 OpenTable diners.

Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

11:30 pm

Booked 14 times today

Google Map for Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC

1595 I St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Additional information

Phone number
(202) 800-9994
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Steak, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–6:30 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street parking is available right outside of the restaurant's entrance. Two parking garages located within one block radius of the restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Alejandro D. Vasquez
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC

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About this restaurant

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Daily Happy Hour at RARE Tavern

24oz Bone-In Porterhouse

8oz Filet Mignon

Steak Tartare

Appetizers

Oysters on the Half Shell*

Shrimp CocktailUSD 27.00

Charred OctopusUSD 26.00

Maryland-Style Crab CakeUSD 28.00

Steamed MusselsUSD 24.00

Fried CalamariUSD 25.00

Fresh BurrataUSD 23.00

Steak Tartare*USD 28.00

Tuna Tartare*USD 26.00

Cheese & Charcuterie BoardUSD 36.00

Soup & Salads

Lobster BisqueUSD 19.00

Signature CaesarUSD 16.00

Iceberg WedgeUSD 18.00

Harvest SaladUSD 16.00

Steaks*

Prime Wet-Aged

8oz. Filet MignonUSD 65.00

10oz. Capital CutUSD 66.00

16oz. NY StripUSD 68.00

Wagyu

Daily Selection

Prime Dry-Aged

20oz. Bone-In NY StripUSD 80.00

22oz. Bone-In RibeyeUSD 89.00

24oz. Bone-In PorterhouseUSD 85.00

36oz. Bone-In TomahawkUSD 145.00

Seafood Platters

PetiteUSD 95.00

GrandeUSD 180.00

Entrees*

Grilled SalmonUSD 49.00

Peppercorn-Crusted TunaUSD 54.00

Pan-Seared ScallopsUSD 58.00

Maryland-Style Crab CakesUSD 56.00

Broiled Bone-In Pork ChopUSD 50.00

Enhancements

SaucesUSD 4.00

Butter & CheeseUSD 7.00

Grilled Tiger ShrimpUSD 24.00

Seared Scallops*USD 28.00

Sides

Whipped PotatoesUSD 16.00

Loaded PotatoesUSD 20.00

Garlic & Parmesan FriesUSD 16.00

Roasted MushroomsUSD 16.00

Creamed SpinachUSD 16.00

Charred BroccoliniUSD 16.00

Macaroni & CheeseUSD 16.00

Grilled AsparagusUSD 16.00

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