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Rare Steakhouse, Madison, WI

Rare Steakhouse

4.7
4.7
1960 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 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 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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 1,960 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 Ambiance

  • 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.

1,960 Reviews
  1. Deborah

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanksgiving meal did not meet food expectations overall. However best turkey we’ve ever had, service excellent and value medium.

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  2. lynn

    Naples

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Rare is a very good restaurant in general. Lovely atmosphere , terrific service and overall a well balanced menu selection. Having said this, I was disappointed in the Thanksgiving entree that I ordered . This is the second year I are at Rare for Thanksgiving and unfortunately had the same experience. I can't say any of the items served were that tasty. I think next year I'll order steak. Our server was outstanding and made our dining experience very special. She remembered serving us our last visit.

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  3. Noemi

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the place and the service, very nice experience

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  4. Karen

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for Thanksgiving dinner again this year, after having a positive experience last year. Service from Shelby was excellent! Food was quite good and the option to swap out the turkey for a filet was appreciated. However, we were disappointed to learn the the menu was changed slightly from what was provided to me when I made the reservation. Normally, not a big deal, but the stuffing was replaced with corn bread. What's Thanksgiving without stuffing! Dinner was good, but at over $90 a plate, not the best value. A "complimentary" glass of sparkling or rose upon arrival would have been a nice touch.

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  5. Nancy

    Phoenix

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rickie our waiter was great. Excellent food and drinks. Good vibe

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  6. Amy

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food! All the classics executed well.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was very good. However, the service was weird. Seemed like it was very discombobulated. It was a bit loud, and we sorta felt rushed out. The ambiance was nice, but a lot of old white men decorated the walls. For the money we paid, I thought we would have better service. We probably won't go back.

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  8. Paul

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, ambiance and service. Ricky was knowledgeable and attentive.

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  9. Andre

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 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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  10. Coleen

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 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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Rare Steakhouse is rated 4.7 stars by 1960 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rare Steakhouse

14 W. Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Near State Street
  • Neighborhood
    Madison
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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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