Excellent water service never did my water get empty it was the best water service I have ever experienced and i definitely will come back because of that service. customer service was great and our server was great it was a bit noisy tho but water service made up for it and the excellent sorbet and Mac and cheese. The charcuterie board was also excellent must try read more

Pretty solid meal in downtown. I of course got there version of a ribeye. Even though it was the same size and appearance as the sirloin that my friend got. We got the sides of la carte including the asparagus and the potatoes creamed The appetizer was the bone marrow which was EXC Drink I ended up getting one of their Bourbons straight which was good Service: our waiter was a little weird seem to be pushing drinks quite a bit. Also he had trouble with figuring out like credit card and said I couldn't use it until he went downstairs. He was a bit pushy with trying to get us out. Parking is on the street and you'd have to pay for it Overall I think it's a solid experience and I come back. read more

I was visiting D.C. for a White House tour and was walking around near my hotel looking for somewhere to grab drinks, when I stumbled upon Rare Steakhouse & Tavern. It looks very dark from the outside so I initially thought they were closed. I saw someone walk in, so I decided to give this place a try. I ended up sitting at the bar and ordered a couple of drinks. The bartender was kind and attentive. I enjoyed the experience enough that I went back the next day. One thing that stood out to me was that the staff actually remembered me by name when I returned. It was a small gesture, but it made me feel welcome and added a personal touch to the experience. The drinks were good, and the atmosphere was quiet, dark, and relaxed. It seemed like a popular spot for people stopping in after work for a drink or dinner. If you're looking for a lively party vibe, this probably isn't it, but if you want a comfortable place to unwind, it's a solid option. read more

RARE Steakhouse & Tavern - Tini - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Rare Steakhouse delivers a classic steakhouse experience done right. The 24 oz bone-in porterhouse was cooked perfectly -- tender, flavorful, and high quality. Adding the truffle maître d'hôtel butter is a must, it melts into the steak and elevates every bite. The loaded potatoes were a standout side, rich and satisfying. The mac and cheese was good, creamy and comforting alongside the steak. Simple, indulgent, and worth the visit when you're in the mood for a serious steak. read more

RARE Steakhouse & Tavern - Porterhouse steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

A taste for steak brought me to this place and before I get into describing my meal I will get this out of the way. Yes it is expensive $$$$ Steak prices range from $70-$200+ but if you are like me I don't mind paying high prices as long as what I'm paying for is worth the price. I ordered the 10 oz Capital Cut, fried calamari, whipped potatoes, and creamed spinach. The atmosphere was very nice and all the tables were set perfectly and the waiters were on point. A+ I never had to ask for a refill of water and the bread they brought to the table was fresh and so flaky. A+ on table bread. The steak arrived and if you are used to a wider cut this not the place. The steaks are of a taller cut means thicker cuts from narrow ends so the chef has to get it just right. Well the chef nailed it. The steak was medium well with a perfect char on the outside and salted perfectly. I savored each slice that I cut. A+ The whipped mashed potatoes I couldn't get enough of them so creamy and not one potato lump found. A+ The creamy spinach tasted good, but for me it was to rich and I wanted it to be something you dig into but one spoon full was plenty. B- I ordered the calamari just to try it as I feel it's a good starter dish and if I don't eat it that's ok. This squid was cooked well the meat was firm and white with a mild, slightly sweet flavor. It came with two dipping sauces and the mustard based sauce was my favorite. B+ To drink I only had the table water, but I don't know how they filter that water but it was refreshing. A+ If you like wine or alcohol drinks it looked like they had a nice selection behind temperature monitored glass to view. Great place for a steak! if you are wearing a hat/cap/cowboy hat you will be asked to remove it at the door. read more

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Hands down, a great steakhouse! We celebrated my husband's birthday here, and they were able to accommodate our party of 24 with ease. The food was absolutely delicious and beautifully cooked. I had the ribeye, cooked medium rare, and it was prepared to perfection. There was no shortage of sides--we had mac and cheese, string beans, asparagus, mushrooms, loaded potatoes, and broccolini. Every single side was full of flavor and thoughtfully prepared. The service was top-notch. Our waiters were attentive and made sure our water glasses were always full. I ordered a lemon martini, which was perfectly balanced, and also tried a glass of Pinot Noir from Oregon (though I can't recall the name--it was excellent). The staff went above and beyond, even cutting and serving our cake. We sat on the second floor, which provided a perfect setting with beautiful decor. read more

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My fiancé and I dined at this location yesterday evening. While we had never heard of this restaurant before, it was close by to a custom suit tailor we visited to begin building his wedding tux! Such an occasion deserved a meal just as splendid. We were very impressed with the meal, options, and general hospitality and service. They offer both "wet" and "dry" aged meats here- which seems unique because we had never heard of a wet aged steak. They also have seafood options and hors d'oeuvres, salads, etc. Our server explained to us that what aged implies that it sits in its own juices for longer, and typically is a leaner meat while dry aged tends to be fattier and more marbled and kept at a very cold temp and very flavorful. We opted for a dry aged 32 ounce tomahawk as we figured that would be the perfect portion to share. Actually, we had a small amount left over! The side mushrooms were delicious the side loaded potatoes were ok but I would try another side next time. My dessert cocktail called "the thin mint" was the perfect holiday festive cocktail if you like sweet espresso martini like drinks...this is for you! My fiancé ordered the super Tuscan red wine ($21 a glass) and it paired lovely with the steak! This is an upscale establishment for a nice date night. I'm looking around I mostly saw couples and families. They also offer a private area for events. Certainly dress up a bit and make the best of it but as far as the food goes, this meal will be remembered!! read more

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3.5 stars TL;DR: overall decent experience; expensive for what you get; a few good bites Came here because we were going to be in DC and were craving steak. The interior is nice. They have 2 floors. The bar/tavern has an additional menu is downstairs. Upstairs is a little brighter and for full dinner service. SERVICE (4.5/5): Service was very friendly and attentive. Only thing was our server was explaining some of the specials and pricing, but it was a little difficult/confusing to understand him, so one of the items we got ended up being 2x the price we had thought it was FOOD: ~Complimentary bread and butter (5/5): Bread was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The butter was whipped and so good (maybe because I haven't had real butter in forever) ~Calamari (3.7/5): the flavor was really good. However, the breading fell off very easily and was a little soggy. Portion was very small. For $25, I would have expected it to be either the best calamari for that portion, or a larger portion with the dish we got. ~Caesar salad (3/5): was very underdressed. Had mostly red leaf romaine, so since it wasn't dressed very well, most bites were just bitter lettuce. Eventually asked for more dressing, which helped. ~Porterhouse (3/5): 24 oz. With the bone, the mean portion was small. Texture was a little strange (as if it was sous vied too much). But it was soft. Flavor was just okay. ~Japanese wagyu (overall 3.5/5): They had a special of a 6 oz filet. It was very tender and seasoned well (4/5). This was the dish that ended up being 2x more expensive than we anticipated. Value (2.5/5). I think they also added some additional oil to it, which was unnecessary and ended up being overly greasy. ~Garlic Parmesan fries (5/5): Nicely seasoned and crispy shoe string fries ~Roasted mushrooms (5/5): great flavor (I think red wine vinegar and a little bit of truffle). Cooked very well. ~Loaded Potatoes (5/5): They use fingerling potatoes, so the cook was great, and the mouth feel was fantastic. The potatoes themselves were also very well seasoned. All the sides were expensive for what they were, but they were tasty and the portions were decent, so I didn't mind. Overall, this place was decent but very overpriced. read more

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Went on a Thursday night, it was easy to get a short notice reservation online. On entry, we were immediately greeted by the host who was our fantastic server. Along with the food runner and another gentleman. Their whole staff took great attentive care of us. The wine list was awesome, and the menu was great. I had the 20oz dry aged New York strip which was incredibly flavorful and cooked perfectly. The whipped potatoes were to die for, if you visit here they are a must try. My lady had the 8oz filet mignon which was also cooked very well, a little on the rare side, but she loved it. Overall we had a great dinner here. It is expensive but worth every penny. Best steak and potatoes we've ever had in our lives. read more

RARE Steakhouse & Tavern - 8oz Filet Mignon - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I recently dined at Rare Steakhouse with a group of colleagues who've become friends. Our party of six had a great experience from start to finish. The service was attentive and efficient. I will say the dining room was surprisingly quiet for a Friday night, I don't think we needed reservations. Most of us ordered the filet mignon, and every single one was cooked perfectly and tender. For appetizers, we shared the mussels and crab cakes. Although I don't eat seafood myself, everyone else loved them. We also ordered several sides, including morel mushrooms, macaroni and cheese, and potatoes. Everything was delicious, and even the mushroom haters in our group enjoyed them. Overall, I highly recommend Rare Steakhouse. read more

This is hands down one of the best steak houses I've been to. I found this steakhouse while browsing through Yelp. I had a long flight from LA and I needed a hearty steak dinner. Don't let that tiny fillet mignon fool you - it was extremely filling and what I needed. The steak was very juicy and the perfect medium! I took my time with the taste. Service was very personal. My waiter had always checked in on me. Mind you, this is a pretty fancy steak house with some pretty fancy prices. For my fries and steak, it did cost me $100. This is definitely a special occasion place. I love looking at the history and all the decor of this steak house. Highly recommend! read more

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Finally made to Rare Steakhouse downtown and it was superb, I can't believe I haven't eaten here sooner. The service was particularly attentive with multiple staff coming by to fill water or clear plates. Our main server was great and made it clear that we would not be rushed and can enjoy our meal and drinks, the timing on the courses was perfect. He was also great with explaining the menus and providing suggestions. Everything we ordered was delicious and the portions of the salad and sides were enough for 3 people to share. I'm looking forward to returning! read more

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We went to Rare for a celebration of a birthday. Escargot was not bad. Main course - 2 filet mignon 8 oz, asparagus, mixed veggies ,sweet potato and mashed potato. Sweet and mashed potatoes were good. Veggies had no taste - but most important were the filets. We asked for medium but both came out medium rare. The owner came and asked how our steak was and when we told him they were not correctly cooked, he took our plates seemingly somewhat annoyed and said he will put them back on the grill - no apology or a return to our table to make sure we were happy with the steaks after being brought back to our table. We understand he was the chef at a well known steak restaurant in the area before branching out and opening Rare. We think he is not fluent in working the front of the house where patrons should be treated different from kitchen staff. We also ordered the cheesecake which was fantastic. The wait staff was very good. Probably not going back though read more

This is going to be my shortest review which is odd considering this is the best restaurant experience I've EVER had, but any words I say would simply pale in comparison to the simple fact that to understand, you must go there. 5 stars? More like 5,000,000!!! Hostess 10/10 Server 10/10 Service 10/10 Martini 10/10 Wine recommendation 10/10 Iceberg wedge 10/10 Filet mignon 10/10 Capital cut 10/10 Loaded potatoes 10/10 Charred broccolini 10/10 Key lime "pie" 10/10 People watching 10/10 Cleanliness 10/10 Decor 10/10 My mouth is watering just thinking back on my first bite of my capital cut. Truly the most decadent and sumptuous feast. The meat melted in your mouth and the loaded potatoes were loaded exceptionally. Is it weird that I wanted to run into the kitchen and scream "I LOVE YOU!" to the entire kitchen staff? Rare Steakhouse & Tavern, on behalf of all of my 5 senses, I can't thank you enough for this experience. Washington DC is so lucky to have you! If you're in DC, don't walk...RUNNNNNNNN to this gem. Absolute gastronomic heaven! read more

What a treat. The rolls, appetizers, salad, steak and a chocolate mousse dessert. The portions are huge. It's all just the most decadent everything experience. What a wonderful group experience! read more

Kept it simple and had a steak, side, and glass of wine at the bar. The wagyu was served by the ounce and cooked perfectly. Loved the side of mushrooms, they had a lemony zest that complemented the steak well. Sat at the bar and service was efficient. Won't be the cheapest meal you have, but it was great. read more

RARE Steakhouse & Tavern - A5 Wagyu Ribeye (4oz) - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is a really nice steakhouse. Well appointed, 2 floor space with nice decor. I opted for the wedge salad to start. It had fresh chunks of bacon sprinkled on top, but unfortunately it was very fatty. Lettuce was crisp and blue cheese crumbles were plentiful though dressing was nothing special. I wanted a surf and turf combo so I ordered a filet, which had excellent flavor and was melt in your mouth along with a crab cake from the appetizers menu for my main course. The crab cake was loaded with crab. I didn't love the remoulade sauce it sat on top of and if salt and pepper had been on the table, I would have used it. My husband ordered the porterhouse and ate every last bite. The shoe string french fries were also very good. Although we were pretty full, we opted to share the pots de creme, which was excellent. Rich chocolate flavor, but not sickening sweet. We would definitely return to this restaurant when we are in the area. read more

We came here for our anniversary dinner earlier this year. We were very impressed with the professionalism and service: A+. We also liked the whole vibe of the steakhouse. It kind of has that classy 40-50s vibe. The furnishings looked luxurious, and the staircase has an elegant chandelier. We usually eat dinner on the earlier side so there weren't many people in the restaurant. We were escorted up the stairs to a wide, open space with a bar at the front and tables and booths behind. We were seated at the back of the room, facing the bar so we had a grand view of the entire space. The waiter greeted us promptly and was very professional, but not in a stiff way. He started us with glasses of champagne. We aren't big drinkers but the champagne tasted good to us. For our appetizer, we shared the Steamed Clams & Mussels. This one was tomato based vs the white wine based ones we usually eat. It came with two grilled toasts that we dipped into the broth. It was very flavorful, and we enjoyed it so much it made me think I should try more tomato based ones in the future. While eating, I spilled some of the red broth on my side of the table. When the server cleared the table and combed it of its crumbs to prepare it for our main dish, the red stain seemed to be glaring at me. I was delighted when our server quietly covered the red stain with a clean napkin. I was so relieved I wouldn't have to stare at the bright stain during our elegant meal. I thought, "they thought of everything." It's the little things that makes a big impact. They serve wet aged steaks and dry aged steaks. We were there for the dry aged steaks. We decided to share the tomahawk steak with roasted mushrooms and charred broccolini. The steak was prepared perfectly to the temperature we requested. It had a good flavor. The tomahawk is a fattier cut, which many steak lovers enjoy. I personally prefer leaner cuts so it was a bit too rich for me. But I wanted to try something different that evening. And perhaps the Tomahawk is large enough for many people to share, but we could've eaten a larger cut, had they had one. We finished our meal by sharing the chocolate pot de crème. As it was evening, I ordered a decaf coffee to chase it down. The coffee with its bold flavor was a nice foil to the rich, sweet pot de crème. We left very satisfied with our meal and experience. Glad we found this place. read more

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This was my first time eating at RARE. The ambiance when you walk in is very calm yet classy. It was a Friday night, I thought maybe it would be a little more busy than it was. Our reservation was at 8:30 however they stopped taking orders at 9. Which was an hour before close. Started out with a lemon drop (don Julio) which was perfect. Ordered the salmon, crab cakes. Broccolini and loaded potatoes. The salmon was cooked perfectly, but I do recommend to purchase one of the sauces to put on top. The crab crakes were pretty good. Didn't have much filling. And they didn't taste crabby if that makes sense lol The broccolini (rich broccoli) was great The loaded potatoes were very good as well. BUT do be alarmed that there are piece of pork belly mixed in as well. (For the non pork eaters) All in all I will definitely be returning. read more

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Had a super awesome date night here for my girlfriend's birthday. She got the filet mignon and I got the bone-in ribeye. For the side we got roasted mushrooms which were heavenly. The steaks were amazing in terms of taste and quality. Our waiter was a gentleman from Turkey who was extremely attentive and made sure to make our evening memorable for us. read more

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RARE originated from Madison, and this steakhouse is known for their prime, dry-aged steaks. We came here for a get-together, making reservations in advance. Our party was seated promptly, which was great! We ordered: +the Fresh Burrata - with arugula-basil pesto, tomatoes, and a strawberry vinaigrette +Fried Calamari - with pickled mini peppers and a lemon-garlic aioli +the Charred Octopus - with avocado mousseline, feta cheese, fennel, and frisee +Shrimp Cocktail - with cocktail sauce and citrus +Maryland-Style Crab Cake - with Old Bay remoulade and lemon For our mains, we had: +20 oz Bone-In NY Strip - dry-aged +the 22 oz Bone-In Ribeye - dry-aged +the 36 oz Bone-In Tomahawk - dry-aged +Pan-Seared Scallops - with steamed clams, baby carrots, sugar snap peas, and red curry cream +Broiled Bone-In Pork Chop - with pineapple chutney and molasses gastrique +Creamed Spinach +Charred Broccolini +Roasted Mushrooms +Whipped Potatoes For the proteins, we ordered some sauces - the béarnaise the horseradish cream, and the au poivre. Some of the meats were not cooked as requested, and we were a little displeased due to the fact that this was a steakhouse. The sides were shareable, but there were strong hints of lemon in most, so I'm thinking the juice of lemon is usually squeezed on top of all the items before being served? Service was efficient, and the decor of the place has a classy type of a feel to it. Garage parking and limited metered street parking are available. +reservations encouraged +efficient service +garage and metered street parking available read more

Thanksgiving dinner is in the books! What a wonderful place to have a dinner and a few drinks. The steaks were delicious and the drinks refreshing. Service was fast and attentive. read more

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The entire meal was excellent. I ordered the pork chop and I can honestly say I've never had anything that tasted better read more

TLDR: fancy restaurant prices with poor quality food, but the bread was super good! Spinach good, mash potatoes terrible, asparagus overcooked and soggy, lobster bisque runny, not enough lobster pieces, bread excellent, signature Cesar meh. The bread is the best thing about this restaurant. I could probably have just eaten that and been fine. The NY steak looked more like 10oz than 14 oz... I know they weigh before cooking, but it came out rare... so barely cooked... even tho I ordered it medium rare. Maybe they do it differently out here.‍ Lobster bisque was runny, like something I'd make in a blender, see all the bubbles in the picture? SMH Don't get the asparagus, unless you like it over cooked and soggy. They are not crunchy at all. Don't get the Mashed potatoes. They were terribad. I remember thinking of taking a shortcut while cooking mashed potatoes from scratch, I put them in a blender instead of hand smashing them... they turned into this sticky starchy mess... that's what their mashed potatoes were like. Atmosphere was nice, although there was a fly buzzing around annoying the crap out of me. Not too noisy, Restrooms were clean and well stocked Temperature was a little too warm inside the restaurant for me. Felt like 78 degrees... some people might like it warmer though. read more

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Everything was phenomenal. Food. Drink. Dessert. Service. Just amazing. If you're looking for a place to get steak in DC, this is THE place! read more

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Do not go to Rare. Period. Literally every dish we had was mediocre or bad. The 10 oz ribeye I had was tough and tasteless. The lobster bisque was watery not rich and creamy, and the cream floated on top like it was past its expiration date. The wedge salad was the best thing we had, and it was just okay. My martini had ice in it! My wife's seared tuna was not tasty or prepared properly (we both wondered how you can screw up seared tuna). Same with mashed potatoes; hard to screw up, but Rare's are bad. Same with the creamed spinach. And it was expensive -- $350 for the two of us. A complete ripoff. The ONLY dish we finished was the wedge salad. read more

Celebrated Valentine's weekend here with another couple. We ordered steaks (filet and porterhouse), scallops, lobster bisque, crab cakes, lobster Mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, and creamed spinach. Of course, the steaks were the standouts of the meal. Mine was a bit over cooked, but still tender and delicious. The crab cake and scallops were also amazing. The sides ranged from okay to mediocre in my opinion. I liked the lobster mac and cheese, the mashed potatoes were forgettable, and I would skip the creamed spinach. I didn't try the lobster bisque, but was told it was bland, so I would skip that too. The surprising star of the meal were the dinner rolls! They were soft, warm, and simply perfection. Plan to ask for another round with your meal! Finally I had to troublemaker to drink. It was great! Perfectly balanced, not too sweet, I ended up ordering two! The restaurant is on the pricey side, but totally worth it for the steaks, seafood, and drinks! read more

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A good place to go with a group if you're feeling fancy and want to treat yourself. We went here as a group for my friend's birthday I ordered the tomahawk steak. We shared the lobster Mac and cheese, fries, mushrooms, charred octopus, and green beans. My steak was nothing special, I expected more flavor. Last time I was here I got the wagyu steak, I would recommend that instead. It was much more flavorful and worth the price. The tomahawk was not. The lobster mac and cheese was also okay. The charred octopus was really good. The service could have been so much better. Our server was not attentive. He checked on us only a few times and we had to ask him twice to bring bread. Overall, it was really underwhelming but it was a great time nonetheless because of the occasion. read more

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Came here for my boyfriend's birthday and had a great meal! Obviously it is a bit pricey, but pretty typical for a nice steakhouse I'd say. We got oysters, shared a tomahawk steak, and got broccolini and the special morel mushrooms as sides. The steak itself was really good and great size for two people. The vegetable sides were also both very good, the mushrooms were a special and were definitely expensive for the portion but so delicious. They were cooked in some type of butter wine sauce that was super good. Oysters were also very good. Great service and would def recommend here for a special occasion or just a nice meal! read more

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I started with a classic -- the Iceberg Wedge salad (without bacon), which was one of the best I've ever had. It was bigger than I was anticipated and easily could have been an entree had I not been so hungry. The pickled onions made for a tangy addition to the flavor profile, as did the roasted tomatoes. The balsamic reduction added yet another layer of unique flavor. The blue cheese added a familiar flavor to the mix but was not overpowering as it sometimes is on wedge salads. Overall, it was a delicious work of salad art. For my entree, I ordered the Mushroom Risotto, which was an amazing mix of creamy arborio rice, maitake mushroom, butternut squash and parmesan cheese. Every bite was delicious and contained a slightly different flavor and texture. I would absolutely order it again. Unfortunately, the service was not as great as the food. Our waiter's mood flipped between annoyed and angry. Every question we asked or request we made was met with a tone of annoyance or aggravation. It was unacceptable, especially given the amount of money we were spending on the meal. It detracted what was otherwise a great meal and experience. read more

RARE Steakhouse & Tavern - Mushroom Risotto - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This was a late birthday dinner to myself and it was money well spent. I ordered the porterhouse steak medium and it was delicious. The wild mushrooms were equally delicious. Very well seasoned. Kudos to the chef for sure. The broccolini was also very good and for dessert I treated myself to their cheesecake. I also enjoyed their tropical fizz drink. I believe it is rum based. I love a good steakhouse and this was recommended to me and I had to try it. It has a very old school vintage charm to it. Very quiet atmosphere. Perfect for date nights or celebrations. Service was attentive, they checked on me constantly. No complaints there. I will definitely be back, if not for the steak, but for the drinks and the bread lol. read more

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Well, it's pretty rare that I feel so "meh" about an upscale dinner in D.C. but Rare Tavern made it happen. The entire experience-- from reservations on-line and the $150 deposit required to ensure seating for my colleagues and I, to the semi-warm entrees-- was a bit disappointing. The restaurant was all but empty, as we were in town during a legislative break, making the whole $25/seat deposit a bit ridiculous. The stars awarded come from the classic atmosphere, the beautiful presentation of apps and salads, and the friendly wait staff. The scallops were tiny, drowning in corn, which was also drowning in a corn flavored foamy cream, seasoned with way too much basil. The lobster Mac n'cheese was lovely and my colleagues seemed to enjoy it. If you're into over-priced a'la Carte dining, Rare Tavern is for you--it just wasn't for me. read more

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Food was good, we had lots of trouble finding parking due to an oversized vehicle, but they continued to hold our table and not give us any grief for our party not being fully ready at the reservation time. Service was also very good and attentive. The only negative Id say was the appetizer we got, the calamari. The portion was very small for the price in comparison to some of their competitors, and the pieces of squid were pretty small too. I'd go there again for sure, but think I would pass on their appetizers. read more

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. read more

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SO and I were feeling a little carnivorous and dined here on Saturday night.  Our dining assistant, Tyler, facilitated our 1st dining experience there and made the ordering process stress free. We started off sharing the caesar salad, which had a nice amount everything...dressing, croutons and grated parmesan.  They were very accomodating by splitting it into two plates. Then, we took one of Tyler's suggestions and ordered the appetizer special, fried calamari.  The calamari was cut into thin rings, which made for tender bites.  Mixed in were a few sets of arms, which were just as tender.  The portion was large and we were already wondering if we could finish the entrees. Next, SO had the filet mignon, which she described as perfectly cooked to order and juicy.  I had the rib eye, which had some nice grill marks and was cooked medium rare...fat covered the outer edge and was cooked to a caramelized, ever so slightly crispy texture, which was pleasing to chew.  The steaks were accompanied by creamy, buttery mashed potatoes.  Just delicious! Wish we didn't eat the delicious bread in the beginning, otherwise we may have had a little room left over to split a dessert.  Maybe next time. Bottom line, the service was fast and courteous and the food was on point! read more

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I cannot express enough how great the service was here. My husband and I eloped in DC and went here for our post-elopement dinner. The meat, sides and really all of it was great. However, our server really completed our meal! The ambiance was also great and the booth-style tables were perfect for a celebration such as ours. Would be great for a regular date night too. read more

RARE Steakhouse & Tavern - Patatas bravas, 9oz. Prime Dry-Aged Bottleneck Steak Entree - Steakhouses Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We had a date night early dinner here on a Friday. We haven't eaten out much especially without kids in DC for quite a while. Be sure to leave extra time for parking if you haven't been out in a while. There was a parking garage right next door but it was closed. It was not very busy at all which was good for us because we were late for our reservations and we got a really nice booth seat. By 7pm it was busier but still not busy, we walked by several "local" restaurants which were not busy but Cheesecake factory had a line outside...just saying. Anyways we splurged and got 2 oz of wagyu (sooo good), and shared a tomahawk steak with two sides and shared an iceberg wedge sandwich. The only thing I didn't enjoy a lot was the sauteed brussel sprouts. It was just ok. Everything else was so good. We got the parmesean truffle fries too as a side. Our server, I think Patrisia, was really excellent and kind to take our photo a few times. :) We won't hesitate to come back to Rare to enjoy a good steak and nice (but not too stuffy) environment. The main dining room is upstairs and downstairs is a good sized eating area and bar too. read more

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Amazing service, delicious food, and such a beautiful interior - my partner and I enjoyed everything we had: crab cake app, filets, loaded potatoes and broccolini. They were kind enough to provide a complimentary dessert for a birthday we were celebrating. Will absolutely return! read more

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Service mediocre and when a person at a near by table had too much to drink and vomited over two people at our table . We expected more than a simple apology . Very disappointing. On top of that the waiter did not know wine list or how to present a wine or how to chill it . read more

Food was initially good, but the restaurant was so so COLD that it made my food cold almost immediately, and that's unpleasant. We ordered the beef tartare and the toast was BURNT and bitter. The steak was soft and good, but it got cold really fast, so I asked for A1 sauce for the little bit of steak I had left. The server said they didn't have any, and said but they did have a steak sauce that he can bring out, and said it was a "house made steak sauce," so I thought it would be steak sauce. It came out to be Au Jus sauce, which I didn't really use because that's NOT what I asked for. It was my birthday, and the server did not bring out anything, not a candle or a tiny cake based on previous reviews. Just came by to say, "Oh, I heard it's your birthday, happy birthday." When we finally got the check, they had the audacity to charge 4 DOLLARS for a sauce I did not ask for. No cake or candle. Terrible experience, to be honest. For this price point, I could do better elsewhere. Real sorry I chose this restaurant for a big milestone. I would PASS on this restaurant. read more

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