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Rare Steakhouse, Madison, WI

Rare Steakhouse

4.7
4.7
1952 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 times today
  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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 16:00–18:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • 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 1,952 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Madison

    Best Overall

  • Madison

    Best Food

  • Madison

    Best Service

  • Madison

    Best Ambience

  • 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 a premier dining experience in Madison with "amazing" service and "delicious" food. Known for its standout steaks and exceptional dishes like lobster bisque and banana foster, diners appreciate the elegant atmosphere. Despite occasional service hiccups, most guests leave impressed by the "perfectly cooked" steaks and attentive staff.

1,952 Reviews
  1. Andre

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good Place for Special Dining in the Middle of Downtown

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  2. Coleen

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night! Fabulous service, amazing food and drinks!

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  3. Jared

    St. Louis

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent and professional service. Food was amazing and staff knowledgeable about the menu. Excellent cocktails and wine. It is expensive however if your looking for an upscale restaurant with amazing food and drinks and impeccable service, highly recommend.

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  4. Erik

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food. Awesome staff. Pricey, but the visit resulted in a very nice and memorable experience.

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  5. Matt

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came to Rare for a birthday. It was exceptional from beginning to end! Our server was wonderful, and they really cater to the dining experience. The lobster bisque was phenomenal, I highly recommend it! The New York strip was seasoned to perfection and delicious on the outside and soft and tender on the inside, cooked perfectly. It’s absolutely worth the price. I look forward to dining at Rare again!

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  6. Wilma

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elegant and exceptional, and truly enjoyable from beginning to end. It is so distinctly geared to accommodating guests for a truly pleasant dining experience. They are professional, and you can tell that they have a keen eye for delivering good service. What is not seen is the magic that must be going on in the kitchen, because the presentation of the food to our table was beautiful and every bite was unbelievable. The lobster bisque is to die for. The best ever. The steak cut like butter and was done to perfection and delivered a great taste. From cocktails to dessert, we were extremely pleased and cannot wait to come back. It is definitely obvious that there has been good training and management. Totally understand why they named it Rare.

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  7. Antionett

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing experience with an exceptional staff ! They made my finance’s 30 Birthday so special 🥰 S/O to Ryan, thank you all so much! !

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  8. Rosenud

    Yosemite

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    It was a terrible experience. Do not sit at a table near the hallway to the kitchen. The wait staff speed walks constantly like passengers trying to make it to the gate of an airport. Wait staff knocked into my chair no simple excuse me. The steak was laden with fat and not cooked to specifications. So many tables in nicer sections but we are seated to make it easier for the restaurant. There are much better options in town. I will not return.

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  9. Alvin

    Dallas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Bread wasn’t served until we asked. We were charged for an appetizer we never ordered. Entrees told a very long time to come out. The asparagus was of poor quality.

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  10. Langston

    Milwaukee

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. The steak was the star of the show but the lobster Mac and cheese was amazing.

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Rare Steakhouse is rated 4.7 stars by 1952 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 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 16:00–18:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • 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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