Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC

4.7

1111 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Good for business meals
Good for special occasions
Fancy

Centrally located in downtown Washington DC, RARE Steakhouse & Tavern (RARE) is a one-of-a-kind fine dining concept that brings together the best qualities of world-class dining venues with USDA prime, dry-aged steaks, exquisite wines and first-class service bolstered with Midwestern charm. Created by Wisconsin natives, RARE boasts a classic and elegant atmosphere, striving to bring the nostalgia and romance of the classic steakhouse to life, to a time when eating out was meant to be an experience.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–6:30 pm
Phone number
(202) 800-9994
Website
http://www.raresteaks.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Alejandro D. Vasquez
Catering
We cater for both social and business occasions. Whether it is an office party or an at-home celebration, we can help with your next event. Please contact us for menus and pricing.
Private party facilities
We have two fully private dining rooms as well as semi-private spaces for larger groups. We are available for full restaurant buyouts for up to 400 guests. Our gorgeous rooftop is perfect for weddings and corporate events.

Location
1595 I St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
16th St. NW
Parking details
Street parking is available right outside of the restaurant's entrance. Two parking garages located within one block radius of the restaurant.
Public transit
McPherson Square, Farragut North, Farragut West
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

Daily Happy Hour at RARE Tavern
Multiple dates available
Tue - Sat - 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Enjoy Discounted Beer, Wines by the Glass, & Signature Cocktails between 5pm - 6:30pm daily.
Thanksgiving Dinner
Nov 28, 2024 only
Join us on Thanksgiving Day and enjoy a classic Thanksgiving meal with traditional trimmings, alongside our full a la carte dinner menu. Our dining rooms will be open from 3pm - 8pm.

Popular dishes

Oysters on the Half Shell*
mignonette, cocktail sauce, citrus
- 1/2 Dozen$24.00
- Dozen$42.00
Shrimp Cocktail$27.00
cocktail sauce, citrus
Charred Octopus$26.00
avocado mousseline, feta cheese, fennel, frisee
Maryland-Style Crab Cake$28.00
old bay remoulade, lemon
Steamed Mussels$23.00
fennel, peppers, tomato-saffron broth
Fried Calamari$24.00
pickled mini peppers, lemon-garlic aioli
Fresh Burrata$22.00
arugula-basil pesto, heirloom tomatoes, strawberry vinaigrette
Steak Tartare*$26.00
capers, onion, pickled mushroom, chipotle aioli
Tuna Tartare*$26.00
avocado, grilled pineapple, mango-lime emulsion
Cheese & Charcuterie Board$36.00
seasonal mostardo, cornichons, honey, crostini

Soup & Salads

Lobster Bisque$19.00
cold water lobster, crème fraiche
Signature Caesar$16.00
romaine, baby red oak lettuce, garlic croutons, parmesan, caesar dressing
Iceberg Wedge$18.00
bacon, roasted tomatoes, pickled red onion, balsamic reduction, blue cheese dressing
Harvest Salad$16.00
lettuce mélange, shaved root vegetables, goat cheese, honey-citrus vinaigrette

Steaks*

Prime Wet-Aged

8oz. Filet Mignon$64.00
10oz. Capital Cut$66.00
16oz. NY Strip$65.00

Wagyu

Daily Selection
- MP

Prime Dry-Aged

20oz. Bone-In NY Strip$76.00
22oz. Bone-In Ribeye$85.00
24oz. Bone-In Porterhouse$80.00
36oz. Bone-In Tomahawk$145.00

Seafood Platters

Petite$95.00
oysters, shrimp cocktail, tuna tartare, steamed mussels
Grande$180.00
oysters, shrimp cocktail, tuna tartare, steamed mussels, crab salad

Entrees*

Grilled Salmon$48.00
sauteed broccolini, golden raisins, capers, pickled kumquats, cauliflower mousseline
Pan-Seared Scallops$57.00
smoked bacon, sauteed kale, baby carrots, butternut squash puree, cassis gastrique
Maryland-Style Crab Cakes$56.00
old bay remoulade, lemon
Broiled 16oz. Heritage Pork Chop$49.00
braised red cabbage, molasses gastrique

Enhancements

Sauces$4.00
béarnaise - red wine - chipotle aioli - horseradish cream - au poivre
Butter & Cheese$7.00
maître d'hôtel butter - truffle butter - blue cheese
Grilled Tiger Shrimp$22.00
Seared Scallops*$26.00

Sides

Whipped Potatoes$15.00
Loaded Potatoes$20.00
Garlic & Parmesan Fries$15.00
Roasted Mushrooms$15.00
Creamed Spinach$15.00
Charred Broccolini$15.00
Macaroni & Cheese$15.00
Grilled Asparagus$15.00

What 1,111 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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Washington, D.C. Area
Steakhouse
District of Columbia
Steakhouse

Review summary

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Rare Steakhouse in Washington DC offers a blend of "amazing service" and "incredible food." Guests rave about perfectly cooked steaks and an extensive wine selection. While some found the prices high, many described it as a "phenomenal" experience worth the cost. Ideal for special occasions with a charming ambiance.

1,111 Reviews

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Breonna
Jacksonville
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They were so nice and accommodating with celebrating my boyfriend’s birthday.
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Roberto
Mexico City
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fue un excelente servicio por parte de nuestro mesero Silvano, el tiempo de espera para recibir nuestros platillos principales fue demasiado… el servicio de coctelería no está a la altura para el tipo de restaurante, rescato que los cortes solicitados estuvieron a la perfección.
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Jack
Las Vegas
58 reviews
vip
4.0
58 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and excellent service. Not too many booths, so we were seated in a group of tables. They were a bit too close to one another.
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Anthony
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I loved almost everything. Highlights of the meal was the 2 ounces of Waygu we sampled. The Caesar salad were great, not over dressed. Oysters sell themselves depending on where they come from.The other highlight was the crab cake. Perfectly cooked and the riesling, we paired it with. Brought it to a great height. My only complaint was the tenderloin was overly salted. They told me it was wet aged. Which contradicts the purpose of a tenderloin. Dry age is the best approach. It concentrates the beef flavor as well and tenderizes it. Over salting a $70 piece of steak is truly A sad waste of beef. I also thought it was odd everyone was only seated upstairs. It was a little concerning walking into what looked like an empty restaurant. Overall i enjoyed the food and experience. Was it $500 dollars worth. Debatable? Highlights of the meal was the 2 ounces of wagyu we sample. The decor was fitting. Would i come again? Yes. Would i try to order other things on the menu. Yes. We always go back for great service when the food delivers. I think being conservative on what we spend our money on there. That’s the key to heightening the experience at Rare.
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Jonathan
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really appreciated the use of the private room with such a large party
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Steven
Raleigh
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just an amazing experience! We celebrated a birthday dinner here and everything was just perfect — from amazing service to great food! Everyone enjoyed it all — but a special call out to their hot fresh rolls from the oven! We ordered an extra set and devoured them all! The scallops were perfect — the pork chop also perfect — streak was the best our b-day girl says she’s had in years! (Filet) .. I loved the crab cake.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went with the family. The food was outstanding! Great steaks!! Service was friendly and attentive. The place was fairly empty, but we were pleasantly surprised by the experience.
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Peter
New York City
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent, friendly service coupled with excellent food. We had, among other things, calamari, Maryland oysters, prime bone in strip steak and American Wagyu. Rare is a warm and embracing place. Highly recommend!
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Ashly
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was amazing. Ribeye was so good and cooked perfectly!
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Ken
New York City
52 reviews
3.0
52 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The steaks were tasty, and we enjoyed them but they weren’t particularly memorable as far as dry aged prime beef goes. I expect it be great! The sides were good as well but nothing spectacular. The service was attentive and friendly. The wine list is a bit of a ripoff. There are almost no choices below $100. The bottle we got which cost considerably more than that was good but not great. The biggest disappointment was the ambiance. The restaurant is very large, and the entire first floor was empty, not a single table seated at 8:30 PM on a Saturday night. The upstairs was about 1/3 full. The place lacked energy.
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FAQs

Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 800-9994.

Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC is rated 4.7 stars by 1111 OpenTable diners.

Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

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Google Map for Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC

1595 I St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Additional information

Cross street
16th St. NW
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–6:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street parking is available right outside of the restaurant's entrance. Two parking garages located within one block radius of the restaurant.
Public transit
McPherson Square, Farragut North, Farragut West
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alejandro D. Vasquez
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.raresteaks.com/
Phone number
(202) 800-9994
Catering
We cater for both social and business occasions. Whether it is an office party or an at-home celebration, we can help with your next event. Please contact us for menus and pricing.
Private party facilities
We have two fully private dining rooms as well as semi-private spaces for larger groups. We are available for full restaurant buyouts for up to 400 guests. Our gorgeous rooftop is perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Daily Happy Hour at RARE Tavern

Thanksgiving Dinner

24oz Bone-In Porterhouse

8oz Filet Mignon

Steak Tartare

Appetizers

Oysters on the Half Shell*

Shrimp Cocktail$27.00

Charred Octopus$26.00

Maryland-Style Crab Cake$28.00

Steamed Mussels$23.00

Fried Calamari$24.00

Fresh Burrata$22.00

Steak Tartare*$26.00

Tuna Tartare*$26.00

Cheese & Charcuterie Board$36.00

Soup & Salads

Lobster Bisque$19.00

Signature Caesar$16.00

Iceberg Wedge$18.00

Harvest Salad$16.00

Steaks*

Prime Wet-Aged

8oz. Filet Mignon$64.00

10oz. Capital Cut$66.00

16oz. NY Strip$65.00

Wagyu

Daily Selection

Prime Dry-Aged

20oz. Bone-In NY Strip$76.00

22oz. Bone-In Ribeye$85.00

24oz. Bone-In Porterhouse$80.00

36oz. Bone-In Tomahawk$145.00

Seafood Platters

Petite$95.00

Grande$180.00

Entrees*

Grilled Salmon$48.00

Pan-Seared Scallops$57.00

Maryland-Style Crab Cakes$56.00

Broiled 16oz. Heritage Pork Chop$49.00

Enhancements

Sauces$4.00

Butter & Cheese$7.00

Grilled Tiger Shrimp$22.00

Seared Scallops*$26.00

Sides

Whipped Potatoes$15.00

Loaded Potatoes$20.00

Garlic & Parmesan Fries$15.00

Roasted Mushrooms$15.00

Creamed Spinach$15.00

Charred Broccolini$15.00

Macaroni & Cheese$15.00

Grilled Asparagus$15.00

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Review summary

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