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Rare Steakhouse, Madison, WI

Rare Steakhouse

4.7 (1995)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
14 W. Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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 1,995 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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 classic and inviting atmosphere with "expertly prepared" dishes and "great vibes." Patrons appreciate the "excellent service" and flavorful steaks, though some found the menu pricey. The ambiance, highlighted by dark wood and burgundy leather, adds to the "cool vibes" for special occasions. "Bananas Foster" is a crowd favorite.
1,995 Reviews
  1. James

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Rare’s atmosphere resembles that of a big-city steakhouse, and I think it hits the mark. The staff is professional, knowledgeable about both the wine and the food they’re serving. Despite having a later reservation and being among the last tables, my guest and I never felt rushed. The steak was cooked to the requested temperature, the scallops were perfect, and the appetizers, salads, and bread were all very good. I highly recommend Rare and look forward to my next meal there.

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  2. Mimi

    Philadelphia County4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was very professional and did a very good job. My NY strip was too salty and tough. The mushrooms were supposed to be sauced, but they must not have spent much time in the saute pan. For the price and in Wisconsin, I was hoping for an extraordinary piece of beef. It wasn’t

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  3. Mari

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Page, our server, was attentive and efficient. Our steak with bearnaise sauce was terrific!

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  4. Durga

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service (most especially by Ginaevve) and beautiful atmosphere.

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  5. Calvin VIP

    Atlanta38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Imagine a room with subdued lighting and lots of dark wood panels and red leather seating. Food is expertly prepared and served with grace.

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  6. John

    San Diego3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Ambience was good as wa the service but I would not rate the food and would not go back again. Not value for money. The steak were OK but nothing to get excited by. A lot of talk and praise about a steak which was mediocre at best considering the price

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  7. David VIP

    Chicago / Illinois61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    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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  8. Sara VIP

    Milwaukee131 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    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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  9. Keri VIP

    San Diego19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    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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  10. 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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Rare Steakhouse is rated 4.7 stars by 1995 OpenTable diners.

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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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