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Rare Steakhouse, Madison, WI

Rare Steakhouse

4.6
4.6
1982 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
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.

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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 1,982 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
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Romantic

  • Madison

    Best Service

  • Madison

    Best Ambience

  • Madison

    Hot spot

  • Madison

    Great for fine wines

  • Madison

    Romantic

  • Madison

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rare Steakhouse offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding service" and "amazing food." Guests praise the restaurant's elegant atmosphere and attentive staff, making it perfect for special occasions. Highlights include "phenomenal lobster bisque" and expertly prepared steaks. While prices are high, the quality and memorable experiences make it "worth the price" for many patrons.

1,982 Reviews
  1. Sasha

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Me and my boyfriend went for our first Valentine’s Day together and had an amazing time. Food was amazing and service was great

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  2. Aubree

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the best Wagyu Japanese steak! My boyfriend and I really enjoyed the Pinot noir. And I must say the best chocolate cake ever. We will definitely be back again. Thank you for making our night special.

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  3. Dan

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I really expect a lot better. No water or service for 10 minutes. My salad was served before my drink. My medium well pork chop had rare to uncooked sections. I could not hear the waiter. No anchovies on the Caesar salad, but that might be my false expectation. All of this for $200!!!!

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  4. Laura

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was on point. Waitstaff we’re engaging, new the menu, and could turn customer comments into food and cocktail recommendations. Every bite was perfection, though I didn’t attend to my green beans while they were hot, but that’s 100% on me. I was too engrossed in my steak.

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  5. Mark

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing and the service was what made the whole dining experience worthwhile

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  6. Kevin

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and accommodations from a staff that is happy to help out.

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  7. Steven

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ashley was wonderful. I was impressed that a simple oversight of our soups not coming out prior to the entrée resulted in two compt soups but also free dessert for the table of four. We obliged by taking 1. That is unheard of. The quality of the staff,food,ambience was 5 star. Can't wait to come back!

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  8. Kevin

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful time! Thanks Kristen! You made my girlfriend's birthday even better!

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  9. Doug

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group of 4 had a wonderful dining experience. Service was excellent as we had a main server and another support person. They came buy often to fill waters and ask if we needed anything. Great menu with some unique sides. Steaks were all prepared how we ordered them. There were some wonderful wines by the glass to take note. Highly suggest this steakhouse for your next dining experience

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  10. john

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it. Great vibes. Classic steakhouse, gimme more

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Rare Steakhouse is rated 4.6 stars by 1982 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 13 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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