Rare Steakhouse

Name: Rare Steakhouse
Address: 14 W. Mifflin Street, Madison, WI, United States, 53703
Telephone: (608) 204-9000
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1962 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

10:30 pm

Booked 13 times today

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Great for fine wines

Dining and libations on Capitol Square with an incredible view of the Capitol, Rare combines craft cocktails, in-house dry aged steaks and attentive service in an unabashedly old-school steak house setting. Madison's downtown steakhouse features specialty cuts dry aged in-house, like the Rib Cap and the Delmonico as well as offering more traditional cuts like our filet and our rib eye. Rare is also one of the only purveyors of A5 Wagyu in Madison.

Complimenting our steaks and entrees is a specialty cocktail list and an extensive wine list with everything from wines for a big celebration to a weekday dinner.

If you're just looking for a drink after work, Rare offers discounted cocktails, wines and snacks at happy hour.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(608) 204-9000
Website
https://www.raresteaks.com/location/madison/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Join us in one of our two private dining rooms. Whether you would like to have an intimate dinner, business dinner, or host a fun cocktail and appetizer event, Rare will accommodate! Please contact Mary for any inquiry regarding your next event at mary@raremadison.com.
Private party facilities
Created by Wisconsin natives for Wisconsin diners, Rare Steakhouse features USDA Prime steaks aged in-house, certified sommeliers to guide guests in choosing from a selection of more than 400 wines, and truly remarkable service.

Location
14 W. Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703
Area
Madison
Cross Street
Near State Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Maryland Style Crab Cake*USD 24.00
Old Bay remoulade, fennel salad, lemon
Oysters RockefellerUSD 27.00
Pernod, creamed spinach, panko breadcrumbs, bacon
Oysters on the Half Shell*
mignonette, cocktail sauce
- Half DozenUSD 26.00
- DozenUSD 39.00
Shrimp Cocktail*USD 24.00
gulf shrimp, cocktail sauce, lemon
Cheese & CharcuterieUSD 37.00
three chef selected cheeses & meats, honey, compote, toast points, nuts, cornichon
Whipped BurrataUSD 17.00
candied butternut squash, toast points
Ahi Tuna Poke*USD 19.00
ponzu reduction, sriracha, avocado, sweet chili-sesame aioli, cucumbers, cilantro, jalapeño, lettuce cups, crispy rice cups
Classic Beef Tartare*USD 18.00
capers, cornichons, fines herbs, crostini

Soup & Salad

Lobster Bisque*USD 16.00
cold water lobster
Three Lettuce CaesarUSD 16.00
lettuce, anchovy, SarVecchio parmesan, garlic brioche crouton
Roasted Radish SaladUSD 14.00
feta cheese, pickled red onion, lemon lemon vinaigrette
Classic WedgeUSD 15.00
french and blue cheese dressing, blue cheese crumbles, bacon, marinated tomatoes, onion straws
House SaladUSD 13.00
cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, lemon vinaigrette

Mains

Steaks

Rare Steakhouse features USDA Prime steaks aged in-house

Dry-Aged*

22 Oz. Bone-In RibeyeUSD 96.00
32 Oz. PorterhouseUSD 102.00
14 Oz. New York StripUSD 68.00

Japanese A5 Wagyu

Kusunoki
2 Oz Minimum Purchase Required
- per ozUSD 40.00

Wet-Aged*

8 Oz. RibcapUSD 76.00
10 Oz. Capitol CutUSD 69.00
6 Oz. Filet MignonUSD 45.00

Snake River Farms Wagyu

32 Oz. Bone-In RibeyeUSD 151.00
32 Oz. KC StripUSD 129.00

Additions

Enhancements

Bacon (2)USD 8.00
Maître d'Hôtel ButterUSD 4.00
Bleu Cheese CrumblesUSD 3.00
Foie ButterUSD 10.00
Black Truffle Butter
- MP

Surf & Turf

Crab Legs
- 1/2 lbUSD 70.00
- 1lbUSD 140.00
Seared Scallops (2)USD 17.00
Chimichurri Shrimp (3)USD 15.00
Crab CakeUSD 15.00
Jumbo Lump Crab OscarUSD 20.00

Sauces

Entrecote*USD 7.00
Béarnaise*USD 4.00
Horseradish Creme FraicheUSD 3.00
Bleu Cheese MornayUSD 5.00
ChimichurriUSD 4.00

Entrées

Seared ScallopsUSD 43.00
asparagus puree, candied bacon, pickled ramps, beauty heart radish, ramp chimichurri
Duck ConfitUSD 40.00
parsnip puree, baby kale salad, red currant jus
Shrimp Scampi PastaUSD 36.00
house made pasta, dry vermouth, garlic, butter, lemon
Grilled Chicken and ShrimpUSD 39.00
marinated chicken and shrimp, greek rice, greek yogurt, lemon
Blackened Salmon*USD 42.00
green beans, fingerling potatoes, pickled red onion, lemon beurre blanc

Accompaniments

Make Any of Our Potatoes Loaded: with Hook's cheddar, bacon, sour cream $6

Glazed CarrotsUSD 10.00
pistachios and tarragon
AsparagusUSD 12.00
béarnaise
Spring Green BeansUSD 12.00
shallots, garlic, lemon, butter
Roasted Fingerling PotatoesUSD 12.00
tri color fingerlings, green onion aioli, pickled ramps
Whipped PotatoesUSD 9.00
Baked PotatoUSD 8.00
HashbrownsUSD 10.00
FriesUSD 7.00
sweet chili aioli
MushroomsUSD 13.00
shallots, garlic
Creamed SpinachUSD 9.00
SarVecchio parmesan
Caramelized OnionsUSD 9.00
sherry, white wine
Lobster Mac & CheeseUSD 18.00
herb panko

Wines by the Glass

Red

Grgich Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 2017USD 25.00
Far Niente Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 2020USD 19.00
Daou Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California 2019USD 14.00
Duckhorn Merlot, Napa Valley, California 2019USD 18.00
Seghesio Zinfandel, Sonoma, California 2019USD 12.00
La Linda Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 2020USD 12.00
Paul Hobbs Crossbarn Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, California 2018USD 18.00
Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2019USD 20.00

Sparkling

Laurent Perrier Brut Champagne, FranceUSD 25.00
Jaillance Cuvee Sparkling Rosé Brut, Cremant de Bordeaux, FranceUSD 13.00
Lamarca Prosecco, Veneto, ItalyUSD 12.00
Brandini Moscato d'Asti, La Mora, Italy 2020USD 9.00

White / Rosé

Frank Family Chardonnay, Carneros, Napa Valley, California 2019USD 18.00
El Enemigo Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina 2019USD 14.00
White Haven Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 2021USD 11.00
Scarpetta Pinot Grigio, Friuli, Italy 2021USD 10.00
Selbach Incline Riesling, Mosel, Germany 2019USD 10.00
Villa Wolf Pinot Noir Rosé, Germany 2021USD 9.00

Rare Cocktails

Rare ManhattanUSD 15.00
Maker's Mark Bourbon, Carpano Antica Vermouth, Dolin Dry Vermouth, Angostura Bitters
Smoke Infused Old FashionedUSD 16.00
Elijah Craig bourbon, simple syrup, Angostura Bitters
The Boss FightUSD 13.00
21 Seeds cucumber & jalapeno tequila, ginger beer, lime juice
Bee's KneesUSD 12.00
Bombay Sapphire gin, lemon juice, honey syrup
The 400USD 15.00
Tito's Vodka, Yellow Chartreuse, lemon Juice, simple syrup
Belle MimosaUSD 15.00
Belle de Brillet pear cognac, prosecco
Fruity BusinessUSD 13.00
Malibu, pineapple juice, orange juice, bordeaux cherry float
Eldens GimletUSD 14.00
Bombay Sapphire, St Germaine, lime juice, simple syrup

Spirits

Bourbon

Angel's EnvyUSD 16.00
Woodford ReserveUSD 14.00
Basil Hayden'sUSD 14.00
J HenryUSD 13.00
Eagle RareUSD 13.00
Elijah Craig Small BatchUSD 12.00
Four Roses Small BatchUSD 12.00
Knob CreekUSD 11.00
Maker's MarkUSD 11.00
Bulleit BourbonUSD 10.00
Buffalo TraceUSD 11.00

Rye Whiskey

Whistlepig 10 Year RyeUSD 17.00
Woodford Reserve RyeUSD 14.00
Templeton RyeUSD 13.00
Bulleit RyeUSD 10.00

American Whiskey

Jack Daniel'sUSD 9.00
Southern ComfortUSD 9.00

World Whiskey

Redbreast 12USD 16.00
Bushmill's BlackUSD 10.00
Tullamore Dew 12USD 13.00
Tullamore DewUSD 10.00
Crown RoyalUSD 9.00
JamesonUSD 8.00

Scotch

Macallan 25 YearUSD 395.00
Macallan 18 Year Sherry CaskUSD 75.00
Macallan 12 Year Double CaskUSD 30.00
Macallan 12 Year Sherry CaskUSD 17.00
Balvenie 21 Year PortwoodUSD 62.00
Balvenie 14 Year Caribbean CaskUSD 23.00
Balvenie 12 Year DoublewoodUSD 16.00
Glenlivet 18 YearUSD 28.00
Glenlivet 12 YearUSD 14.00
Glenfiddich 12 YearUSD 14.00
Glenkinchie 12 YearUSD 15.00
Dalmore 18 YearUSD 60.00
Dalmore 12 YearUSD 16.00
Oban 14 YearUSD 20.00
Lagavulin 16 YearUSD 25.00
Laphroaig Quarter CaskUSD 16.00
Johnnie Walker BlueUSD 60.00
Johnnie Walker BlackUSD 12.00
Chivas Regal 12 YearUSD 15.00
Dewar's 15 YearUSD 16.00

Tequila

Cincoro AnejoUSD 23.00
Don Julio 1942USD 22.00
Don Julio ReposadoUSD 15.00
Clase AzulUSD 20.00
Casamigos SilverUSD 13.00
Patron SilverUSD 13.00
Patron AnejoUSD 15.00
Milagro SilverUSD 10.00

Draft Beers

New Glarus Spotted Cow, New GlarusUSD 6.00
Stella Artois, BelgiumUSD 8.00
Ale Asylum Hopalicious, MadisonUSD 6.00
Seasonal Tap
rotating selection

What 1,962 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rare Steakhouse offers an exceptional dining experience with "perfectly cooked steaks" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "phenomenal food" and "attentive staff," making it a top choice for special occasions. While it can be pricey, many agree it's worth the splurge for the quality and ambiance.

1,962 Reviews

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Matt
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our first time here and everything and everyone was wonderful. The staff was gracious and the food was outstanding!!
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Pamela
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very good diner. Somewhat pricey but we knew that ahead of going to the restaurant. Very busy for a Tuesday evening, the vibe was upbeat.
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Courtney
Milwaukee
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was very overpriced for the amount you got and the taste. Could have made a steak at home that was better and not charred. Waiter wore a mask and was hard to hear and understand. Nice atmosphere and wine was delicious.
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Sharon
Naples
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for partnering with Overture. The banana foster was wonderful.
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william
Las Vegas
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I brought my nephew and his girlfriend to Rare. I was in Madison for a meeting the next day. The prices are eye popping. $190 for the most expensive Kobe steak. A wet aged beef tenderloin goes for $63, then they charged $4 for a 2 oz portion if Bernaise sauce. A side of mashed potatoes goes for $8. I ordered the Foix Gras as an appetizer for $31. It was terrible. Still cold and from a sausage. Not an actual slice of goose liver. This dish is usually paired with fruit or a fruit sauce. There was none. It was the worst I have ever had. For my entree I chose the 14 oz dry aged New York Strip Steak at $41. It was tough, not easy cut through and slightly over cooked. Not butter knife tender, not even close. We chose Bananas Foster for desert. The server gave us the history of this dessert as she prepared it. It was bery good, served with vanilla ice cream. I got feeling that I was being constantly upsold. The final bill came in at over $500. I won’t be back. The quality if food was not prepared for that level of pricing. Next time I will book at Tornados which is another steak house nearby.
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Deborah
VIP
Minneapolis
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thanksgiving meal did not meet food expectations overall. However best turkey we’ve ever had, service excellent and value medium.
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Lisa
Detroit
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good service. Food was a good effort, large servings but was lukewarm, not warm. This was a special menus for the evening, so their usual food prep processes were probably not as focused. We would try again, but probably on a night with their standard menu.
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lynn
Naples
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Rare is a very good restaurant in general. Lovely atmosphere , terrific service and overall a well balanced menu selection. Having said this, I was disappointed in the Thanksgiving entree that I ordered . This is the second year I are at Rare for Thanksgiving and unfortunately had the same experience. I can't say any of the items served were that tasty. I think next year I'll order steak. Our server was outstanding and made our dining experience very special. She remembered serving us our last visit.
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Noemi
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love the place and the service, very nice experience
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Karen
Milwaukee
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went for Thanksgiving dinner again this year, after having a positive experience last year. Service from Shelby was excellent! Food was quite good and the option to swap out the turkey for a filet was appreciated. However, we were disappointed to learn the the menu was changed slightly from what was provided to me when I made the reservation. Normally, not a big deal, but the stuffing was replaced with corn bread. What's Thanksgiving without stuffing! Dinner was good, but at over $90 a plate, not the best value. A "complimentary" glass of sparkling or rose upon arrival would have been a nice touch.
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2 people

22 Dec 2024

10:30 pm

Booked 13 times today

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14 W. Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703

Additional information

Cross Street
Near State Street
Area
Madison
Hours of Operation
Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.raresteaks.com/location/madison/
Phone number
(608) 204-9000
Catering
Join us in one of our two private dining rooms. Whether you would like to have an intimate dinner, business dinner, or host a fun cocktail and appetizer event, Rare will accommodate! Please contact Mary for any inquiry regarding your next event at mary@raremadison.com.
Private party facilities
Created by Wisconsin natives for Wisconsin diners, Rare Steakhouse features USDA Prime steaks aged in-house, certified sommeliers to guide guests in choosing from a selection of more than 400 wines, and truly remarkable service.

Featured in

100 Milwaukee Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Rare Steakhouse

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 Milwaukee Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Lobster Bisque

14 Oz New York Strip

6 Oz Filet Mignon

Starters

Maryland Style Crab Cake*USD 24.00

Oysters RockefellerUSD 27.00

Oysters on the Half Shell*

Shrimp Cocktail*USD 24.00

Cheese & CharcuterieUSD 37.00

Whipped BurrataUSD 17.00

Ahi Tuna Poke*USD 19.00

Classic Beef Tartare*USD 18.00

Soup & Salad

Lobster Bisque*USD 16.00

Three Lettuce CaesarUSD 16.00

Roasted Radish SaladUSD 14.00

Classic WedgeUSD 15.00

House SaladUSD 13.00

Mains

Steaks

Dry-Aged*

22 Oz. Bone-In RibeyeUSD 96.00

32 Oz. PorterhouseUSD 102.00

14 Oz. New York StripUSD 68.00

Japanese A5 Wagyu

Kusunoki

Wet-Aged*

8 Oz. RibcapUSD 76.00

10 Oz. Capitol CutUSD 69.00

6 Oz. Filet MignonUSD 45.00

Snake River Farms Wagyu

32 Oz. Bone-In RibeyeUSD 151.00

32 Oz. KC StripUSD 129.00

Additions

Enhancements

Bacon (2)USD 8.00

Maître d'Hôtel ButterUSD 4.00

Bleu Cheese CrumblesUSD 3.00

Foie ButterUSD 10.00

Black Truffle Butter

Surf & Turf

Crab Legs

Seared Scallops (2)USD 17.00

Chimichurri Shrimp (3)USD 15.00

Crab CakeUSD 15.00

Jumbo Lump Crab OscarUSD 20.00

Sauces

Entrecote*USD 7.00

Béarnaise*USD 4.00

Horseradish Creme FraicheUSD 3.00

Bleu Cheese MornayUSD 5.00

ChimichurriUSD 4.00

Entrées

Seared ScallopsUSD 43.00

Duck ConfitUSD 40.00

Shrimp Scampi PastaUSD 36.00

Grilled Chicken and ShrimpUSD 39.00

Blackened Salmon*USD 42.00

Accompaniments

Glazed CarrotsUSD 10.00

AsparagusUSD 12.00

Spring Green BeansUSD 12.00

Roasted Fingerling PotatoesUSD 12.00

Whipped PotatoesUSD 9.00

Baked PotatoUSD 8.00

HashbrownsUSD 10.00

FriesUSD 7.00

MushroomsUSD 13.00

Creamed SpinachUSD 9.00

Caramelized OnionsUSD 9.00

Lobster Mac & CheeseUSD 18.00

Wines by the Glass

Red

Grgich Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 2017USD 25.00

Far Niente Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 2020USD 19.00