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Rare Restaurant, Peterborough, ON

Rare Restaurant

4.8
4.8
30 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Welcome to our vibrant, creative and loving home!

Rare Restaurant + Bar was inspired by Chef Andrew and Mai in Fall 2022. They envisioned a great place to go for unique food, stiff drinks and a memorable experience between friends and family. Quality is at the forefront of Rare's values. As a team, we deliver the best culinary experience to our guests.

​Isn't life better with great food and easy conversation? Let Rare take care of that for you.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (705) 742-3737
  • Website
    https://www.rareculinaryartsstudio.ca/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Andrew Lewin

Experiences

  • Prime Rib Dinner at Rare Restaurant

    CA$59.00 - CA$79.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Saturday for our Prime Rib dinner special. Single dinner - $59 3 Course Dinner - $79
    Prime Rib Dinner at Rare Restaurant photo

Menu

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What 30 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    French

  • Central Ontario

    Best Overall

  • Central Ontario

    Best Food

  • Central Ontario

    Best Service

  • Central Ontario

    Best Ambience

  • Central Ontario

    Best Value

  • Central Ontario

    Good for business meals

  • Central Ontario

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Central Ontario

    Healthy

  • Central Ontario

    Romantic

  • Central Ontario

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Ontario

    Lively

  • Central Ontario

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rare Restaurant in Peterborough is renowned for its "amazing food and outstanding service." Guests rave about the perfectly cooked octopus and diverse menu, catering to dietary needs like keto and carnivore. The atmosphere is "warm and inviting," with attentive staff ensuring a "10/10 experience." A must-visit for fine dining enthusiasts.

30 Reviews

  1. Warren VIP

    Chicago22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An ecekkent dinner with fabulous cocktails Caesar salad and excellent duck confit. Can;t wait to return

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  2. Danielle

    Toronto4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is amazing! Two people at our table had the strip loin, which was cooked to perfection, one of had the chicken which was wonderful and I had the gnocchi, again, which again was awesome. You must have the bread! Fresh out of the oven and perfect to share. Our server was lovely, very attentive and very knowledgeable. You may find it a little pricey, but it's worth it! Can't wait to go back.

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  3. Mark Friedlander

    New Orleans3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place, great food, friendly service. 3rd visit and will go again.

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  4. Brendan

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing from start to finish. We had the octopus and it was cooked perfectly, best I’ve ever had. We will absolutely be coming back!

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  5. Paul

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing evening celebrating our 18th anniversary. Im on the carnivore diet and my girlfriend is keto and they accommodated our dietary requirements. I had the 22oz bone-in Ribeye without any sides and my girlfriend had the prime rib with veggies and they swapped the potatoes witb butternut spaghetti squash. Both entree's were fantastic. Highly recommend and will return.

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  6. Robert

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Rare is one of the best restaurants we have visited in the Kawarthas. Food, staff and service second to none.

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  7. MIke VIP

    Toronto78 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food Great service Feels like home Can't wait to go back

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  8. Maggie

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food presentation and taste was outstanding. For appetizers we had grilled octopus and grilled calamari. My go to main is the salmon with ancient grains and beats with a lovely light cream sauce. We were a party of 4 and everyone was satisfied and overall had a lovely evening.

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  9. Harvey

    Toronto3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was fantastic. She was attentive and friendly. Made us feel welcome and was dishing out compliments like they were going out of style. The food was great. Lots of complex flavours and complimentary textures! Although the portions were not huge we sampled a few dishes and left full and satisfied. We went through the week during a night with their standard menu, it was diverse and offered something for everyone. We will definitely be going back… if not just to have the Gnocchi again, then to try the Saturday roast beef dinner! Would recommend to anyone trying to have a memorable food experience out in Peterborough.

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  10. Warren VIP

    Chicago22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! What a wonderful dinner. We had a Caesar salad, the prime rib special and duck confit and crème brûlée for dessert. All courses were excellent. Can’t wait to return

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FAQs

Rare Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 30 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Rare Restaurant

166 Brock St, Peterborough, ON K9H 2P4

Additional information

  • Area
    Peterborough
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Executive Chef
    Andrew Lewin
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine
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