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Rare Steakhouse, Madison, WI

Rare Steakhouse

4.6
4.6
1963 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 10 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.

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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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 1,963 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Romantic

  • Madison

    Best Overall

  • Madison

    Best Service

  • Madison

    Best Ambience

  • Madison

    Hot spot

  • Madison

    Great for fine wines

  • Madison

    Romantic

  • Madison

    Good for special occasions

  • Madison

    Most Booked

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.

1,963 Reviews
  1. Amanda

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our meal was excellent and the service was great. It was quite dim in the restaurant and without a small lamp or something like that on the table my parents had to use their phones to read the menus. It was not too loud which was nice and the meal did not feel rushed. The wedge salad was to die for and the steak/scallop special was mouth watering.

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  2. meg

    Portland

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was ok but, for the price, it should have been stellar. The ribeye was not very well seasoned and the lobster mac was a bit gluey. Service was ok - waitress was a bit overbearing. I was very disappointed that they no longer serve the popovers. Overall, I would more than likely go to another steakhouse over Rare.

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  3. Matt

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 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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  4. Carlos

    VIP

    Mexico City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service, food quality, meat cuts are justo great , one of the best I ever had , place is just great ambient. Location just in front of the Madison capitol building 👍 Highly recommended It’s a must if you stay in Madison WI

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  5. Pamela

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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Rare Steakhouse is rated 4.6 stars by 1963 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 10 times today

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Google Map for Rare Steakhouse

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
  • 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.
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