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Rare Steakhouse, Madison, WI

Rare Steakhouse

4.6
4.6
1991 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
14 W. Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Romantic
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.

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
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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 1,991 people are saying

Rare Steakhouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Madison

    Best Ambiance

  • Madison

    Great for fine wines

  • Madison

    Romantic

  • Madison

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rare Steakhouse offers a "fantastic dining experience" with "excellent service" and a classic steakhouse vibe featuring "dark lighting and burgundy leather seating." The menu includes expertly cooked steaks and standout sides like "lobster bisque." While prices are premium, the restaurant is "definitely worth the price" for special occasions and memorable evenings.

1,991 Reviews
  1. David VIP

    Chicago61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the food and the ambiance. Our server, Christine, was beyond fantastic. We enjoyed the steaks. Cooked to perfection. The cream spinach, mushrooms and has browns were all delectable. No room for dessert

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  2. Sara VIP

    Milwaukee131 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tahari was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and fun. Food was excellent. Owen helped us pick just the right Pinot noir for my finicky palate. Bananas Foster is always a good show and delicious finale. Thanks for another great experience.

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  3. Keri VIP

    San Diego19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious! The service was not so great, our server did not check on us after receiving the food until we were basically done. I wanted to order another alcoholic beverage, which was basically my dessert since it was received after I was done eating.

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  4. Alan

    Milwaukee1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This place is hit or miss. Sometimes it is fantastic and others it is just ok.

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  5. Joshua

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. The steaks were on point. The sides were delicious. The staff were amazing. It was a lovely night celebrating a friend's birthday.

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  6. Amy VIP

    Milwaukee3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    2 huge tables in the main dining area made it too loud. Food was excellent. Service was good but we felt she was rushing us.

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  7. Kristen VIP

    Milwaukee27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Amazing steaks, as you would expect at a steak place! The downsides were that there were not a lot of options for different cuts and sizes, and the price was a bit high. The wine by the glass list also left a lot to be desired. The ambience was also a bit disjointed with the dimly lit restaurant but bright television screens above the bar and really terrible music. The constant flames and smell of smoke of the tableside bananas foster got old really quick as well. Overall, we'll be going to a different location the next time we go out for steaks in Madison.

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  8. MichaelA

    Milwaukee14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I didn’t tell anyone, but they knew it was my birthday and staff made me feel special throughout the meal. The food was delicious. It was a great way to celebrate.

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  9. James

    Cincinnati4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal. Food, server, ambience all 5 stars.Staff was very accommodating with our hearing impaired guest and our time constraints head to Overture.

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  10. Mari

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Kristin, was welcoming and attentive. We asked for a booth away from the noise of the bar and were happily able to converse with no trouble. A delicious pre-theatre dinner!

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Rare Steakhouse is rated 4.6 stars by 1991 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
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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