Rare Steakhouse

4.6

1988 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 25 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Fancy

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Website
https://www.raresteaks.com/location/madison/
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.

Location
14 W. Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703
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

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Popular dishes

Maryland Style Crab Cake*US$24.00
Old Bay remoulade, fennel salad, lemon
Oysters RockefellerUS$27.00
Pernod, creamed spinach, panko breadcrumbs, bacon
Oysters on the Half Shell*
mignonette, cocktail sauce
- Half DozenUS$26.00
- DozenUS$39.00
Shrimp Cocktail*US$24.00
gulf shrimp, cocktail sauce, lemon
Cheese & CharcuterieUS$37.00
three chef selected cheeses & meats, honey, compote, toast points, nuts, cornichon
Whipped BurrataUS$17.00
candied butternut squash, toast points
Ahi Tuna Poke*US$19.00
ponzu reduction, sriracha, avocado, sweet chili-sesame aioli, cucumbers, cilantro, jalapeño, lettuce cups, crispy rice cups
Classic Beef Tartare*US$18.00
capers, cornichons, fines herbs, crostini

Soup & Salad

Lobster Bisque*US$16.00
cold water lobster
Three Lettuce CaesarUS$16.00
lettuce, anchovy, SarVecchio parmesan, garlic brioche crouton
Roasted Radish SaladUS$14.00
feta cheese, pickled red onion, lemon lemon vinaigrette
Classic WedgeUS$15.00
french and blue cheese dressing, blue cheese crumbles, bacon, marinated tomatoes, onion straws
House SaladUS$13.00
cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, lemon vinaigrette

Mains

Steaks

Rare Steakhouse features USDA Prime steaks aged in-house

Dry-Aged*

22 Oz. Bone-In RibeyeUS$96.00
32 Oz. PorterhouseUS$102.00
14 Oz. New York StripUS$68.00

Japanese A5 Wagyu

Kusunoki
2 Oz Minimum Purchase Required
- per ozUS$40.00

Wet-Aged*

8 Oz. RibcapUS$76.00
10 Oz. Capitol CutUS$69.00
6 Oz. Filet MignonUS$45.00

Snake River Farms Wagyu

32 Oz. Bone-In RibeyeUS$151.00
32 Oz. KC StripUS$129.00

Additions

Enhancements

Bacon (2)US$8.00
Maître d'Hôtel ButterUS$4.00
Bleu Cheese CrumblesUS$3.00
Foie ButterUS$10.00
Black Truffle Butter
- MP

Surf & Turf

Crab Legs
- 1/2 lbUS$70.00
- 1lbUS$140.00
Seared Scallops (2)US$17.00
Chimichurri Shrimp (3)US$15.00
Crab CakeUS$15.00
Jumbo Lump Crab OscarUS$20.00

Sauces

Entrecote*US$7.00
Béarnaise*US$4.00
Horseradish Creme FraicheUS$3.00
Bleu Cheese MornayUS$5.00
ChimichurriUS$4.00

Entrées

Seared ScallopsUS$43.00
asparagus puree, candied bacon, pickled ramps, beauty heart radish, ramp chimichurri
Duck ConfitUS$40.00
parsnip puree, baby kale salad, red currant jus
Shrimp Scampi PastaUS$36.00
house made pasta, dry vermouth, garlic, butter, lemon
Grilled Chicken and ShrimpUS$39.00
marinated chicken and shrimp, greek rice, greek yogurt, lemon
Blackened Salmon*US$42.00
green beans, fingerling potatoes, pickled red onion, lemon beurre blanc

Accompaniments

Make Any of Our Potatoes Loaded: with Hook's cheddar, bacon, sour cream $6

Glazed CarrotsUS$10.00
pistachios and tarragon
AsparagusUS$12.00
béarnaise
Spring Green BeansUS$12.00
shallots, garlic, lemon, butter
Roasted Fingerling PotatoesUS$12.00
tri color fingerlings, green onion aioli, pickled ramps
Whipped PotatoesUS$9.00
Baked PotatoUS$8.00
HashbrownsUS$10.00
FriesUS$7.00
sweet chili aioli
MushroomsUS$13.00
shallots, garlic
Creamed SpinachUS$9.00
SarVecchio parmesan
Caramelized OnionsUS$9.00
sherry, white wine
Lobster Mac & CheeseUS$18.00
herb panko

Wines by the Glass

Red

Grgich Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 2017US$25.00
Far Niente Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 2020US$19.00
Daou Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California 2019US$14.00
Duckhorn Merlot, Napa Valley, California 2019US$18.00
Seghesio Zinfandel, Sonoma, California 2019US$12.00
La Linda Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 2020US$12.00
Paul Hobbs Crossbarn Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, California 2018US$18.00
Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2019US$20.00

Sparkling

Laurent Perrier Brut Champagne, FranceUS$25.00
Jaillance Cuvee Sparkling Rosé Brut, Cremant de Bordeaux, FranceUS$13.00
Lamarca Prosecco, Veneto, ItalyUS$12.00
Brandini Moscato d'Asti, La Mora, Italy 2020US$9.00

White / Rosé

Frank Family Chardonnay, Carneros, Napa Valley, California 2019US$18.00
El Enemigo Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina 2019US$14.00
White Haven Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 2021US$11.00
Scarpetta Pinot Grigio, Friuli, Italy 2021US$10.00
Selbach Incline Riesling, Mosel, Germany 2019US$10.00
Villa Wolf Pinot Noir Rosé, Germany 2021US$9.00

Rare Cocktails

Rare ManhattanUS$15.00
Maker's Mark Bourbon, Carpano Antica Vermouth, Dolin Dry Vermouth, Angostura Bitters
Smoke Infused Old FashionedUS$16.00
Elijah Craig bourbon, simple syrup, Angostura Bitters
The Boss FightUS$13.00
21 Seeds cucumber & jalapeno tequila, ginger beer, lime juice
Bee's KneesUS$12.00
Bombay Sapphire gin, lemon juice, honey syrup
The 400US$15.00
Tito's Vodka, Yellow Chartreuse, lemon Juice, simple syrup
Belle MimosaUS$15.00
Belle de Brillet pear cognac, prosecco
Fruity BusinessUS$13.00
Malibu, pineapple juice, orange juice, bordeaux cherry float
Eldens GimletUS$14.00
Bombay Sapphire, St Germaine, lime juice, simple syrup

Spirits

Bourbon

Angel's EnvyUS$16.00
Woodford ReserveUS$14.00
Basil Hayden'sUS$14.00
J HenryUS$13.00
Eagle RareUS$13.00
Elijah Craig Small BatchUS$12.00
Four Roses Small BatchUS$12.00
Knob CreekUS$11.00
Maker's MarkUS$11.00
Bulleit BourbonUS$10.00
Buffalo TraceUS$11.00

Rye Whiskey

Whistlepig 10 Year RyeUS$17.00
Woodford Reserve RyeUS$14.00
Templeton RyeUS$13.00
Bulleit RyeUS$10.00

American Whiskey

Jack Daniel'sUS$9.00
Southern ComfortUS$9.00

World Whiskey

Redbreast 12US$16.00
Bushmill's BlackUS$10.00
Tullamore Dew 12US$13.00
Tullamore DewUS$10.00
Crown RoyalUS$9.00
JamesonUS$8.00

Scotch

Macallan 25 YearUS$395.00
Macallan 18 Year Sherry CaskUS$75.00
Macallan 12 Year Double CaskUS$30.00
Macallan 12 Year Sherry CaskUS$17.00
Balvenie 21 Year PortwoodUS$62.00
Balvenie 14 Year Caribbean CaskUS$23.00
Balvenie 12 Year DoublewoodUS$16.00
Glenlivet 18 YearUS$28.00
Glenlivet 12 YearUS$14.00
Glenfiddich 12 YearUS$14.00
Glenkinchie 12 YearUS$15.00
Dalmore 18 YearUS$60.00
Dalmore 12 YearUS$16.00
Oban 14 YearUS$20.00
Lagavulin 16 YearUS$25.00
Laphroaig Quarter CaskUS$16.00
Johnnie Walker BlueUS$60.00
Johnnie Walker BlackUS$12.00
Chivas Regal 12 YearUS$15.00
Dewar's 15 YearUS$16.00

Tequila

Cincoro AnejoUS$23.00
Don Julio 1942US$22.00
Don Julio ReposadoUS$15.00
Clase AzulUS$20.00
Casamigos SilverUS$13.00
Patron SilverUS$13.00
Patron AnejoUS$15.00
Milagro SilverUS$10.00

Draft Beers

New Glarus Spotted Cow, New GlarusUS$6.00
Stella Artois, BelgiumUS$8.00
Ale Asylum Hopalicious, MadisonUS$6.00
Seasonal Tap
rotating selection

What 1,988 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

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
3.9Value

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Loved For

Wisconsin
Great for fine wines
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 a "phenomenal" dining experience with "top-notch" service and expertly prepared steaks. The atmosphere blends modern elegance with classic charm, making it perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the attentive staff, particularly standout servers like Genevieve. While some note high prices, many agree the quality justifies the cost.

1,988 Reviews

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kim VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and food was amazing. Only complaint is that when the staff took away the appetizer they left the table dirty and put the main courses right on top of it.
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Soma VIP
Indiana11 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was not worth the price, under seasoned. Steak was not seared well.
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KaraP
Orange County15 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service! Loved the vibe of the restaurant and decor. Some of the food was great , especially the sides, but appetizers were terrible and the New York was very tough.
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Tom VIP
New York City17 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a treat to return to Rare! Decided to treat the kid & his girlfriend for his birthday. The surrounding are best described as "early Scorsese" or dark lighting with burgundy leather banquet seating. Cool vibes. Waitstaff, mostly college age, all in formal attire. Classy. Y'know? Greeted warmly & professionally by our server, Ashton, who informed us about the foie gras special & took our drink orders. My shaken Hendricks martini with a twist was delivered shortly thereafter & scratched the itch! Ashton then took our order of sweet chili shrimp with lime, the foie gras special with roasted apple, Caesar salad, bone in ribeye, New York strip, brussel sprouts and creamed spinach. The ribeye was cooked perfectly & tender. The NY strip was medium (mid rare was the target temp) and was swiftly refired and served. Shockingly fast too! Delicious. The sides were excellent as well. Somehow he had room for dessert. He ordered the bananas foster (made table side & always a fun show) & the espresso creme brûlée. Ashton kindly served a super smooth chocolate mouse cake square with graham crust topped with whipped cream and a candle. Nice. Just a lovely night all around. If you're craving steak & professional service in an old school setting...I suggest a reservation at Rare!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago3 reviews
3.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great sides but the steaks were flavorless if you charging 100 for a steak better use seasoning
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Nancy
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic dinner with professional courteous wait staff. Excellent experience
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Atlanta2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good dinner, enjoyed the ribeye and loaded potatoes
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Sean
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible experience as always. The food is fantastic and the service is better!
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James VIP
Las Vegas41 reviews
4.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great place. Service is a little rough around the edges. What one would not be surprised in the Midwest. Food is great
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Becky
Atlanta2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
All of the food was spectacular, however the cheesecake dessert was way different than expected (wait staff mentioned it would be a different style, though). This was a great place for a special occasion!
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Make a booking

2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
https://www.raresteaks.com/location/madison/
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.

Featured in

100 Milwaukee Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Rare Steakhouse

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 Milwaukee Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Lobster Bisque

14 Oz New York Strip

6 Oz Filet Mignon

Starters

Maryland Style Crab Cake*US$24.00

Oysters RockefellerUS$27.00

Oysters on the Half Shell*

Shrimp Cocktail*US$24.00

Cheese & CharcuterieUS$37.00

Whipped BurrataUS$17.00

Ahi Tuna Poke*US$19.00

Classic Beef Tartare*US$18.00

Soup & Salad

Lobster Bisque*US$16.00

Three Lettuce CaesarUS$16.00

Roasted Radish SaladUS$14.00

Classic WedgeUS$15.00

House SaladUS$13.00

Mains

Steaks

Dry-Aged*

22 Oz. Bone-In RibeyeUS$96.00

32 Oz. PorterhouseUS$102.00

14 Oz. New York StripUS$68.00

Japanese A5 Wagyu

Kusunoki

Wet-Aged*

8 Oz. RibcapUS$76.00

10 Oz. Capitol CutUS$69.00

6 Oz. Filet MignonUS$45.00

Snake River Farms Wagyu

32 Oz. Bone-In RibeyeUS$151.00

32 Oz. KC StripUS$129.00

Additions

Enhancements

Bacon (2)US$8.00

Maître d'Hôtel ButterUS$4.00

Bleu Cheese CrumblesUS$3.00

Foie ButterUS$10.00

Black Truffle Butter

Surf & Turf

Crab Legs

Seared Scallops (2)US$17.00

Chimichurri Shrimp (3)US$15.00

Crab CakeUS$15.00

Jumbo Lump Crab OscarUS$20.00

Sauces

Entrecote*US$7.00

Béarnaise*US$4.00

Horseradish Creme FraicheUS$3.00

Bleu Cheese MornayUS$5.00

ChimichurriUS$4.00

Entrées

Seared ScallopsUS$43.00

Duck ConfitUS$40.00

Shrimp Scampi PastaUS$36.00

Grilled Chicken and ShrimpUS$39.00

Blackened Salmon*US$42.00

Accompaniments

Glazed CarrotsUS$10.00

AsparagusUS$12.00

Spring Green BeansUS$12.00

Roasted Fingerling PotatoesUS$12.00

Whipped PotatoesUS$9.00

Baked PotatoUS$8.00

HashbrownsUS$10.00

FriesUS$7.00

MushroomsUS$13.00

Creamed SpinachUS$9.00

Caramelized OnionsUS$9.00

Lobster Mac & CheeseUS$18.00

Wines by the Glass

Red

Grgich Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 2017US$25.00

Far Niente Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 2020US$19.00