Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC

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   James

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our steaks were amazing. Cooked to perfection and just wonderful. We had the lobster bisque and it also was delicious.
   

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   Wade

   Greater Boston

   5 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 7, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Best cooked steak I’ve had in a decade. My son who lives in DC said it thumps all other steaks in DC including Capitol Grill.
   

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   Nathan

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 30, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It’s 2024/25 have to have seafood in the Mac and Cheese
   

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   Trey

   Washington DC

   4 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on November 28, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Did not deliver the food and service expected at this price point. Both steaks were overcooked to medium well vs the medium rare ordered. Server wanted to argue. Waited for full recook while sides got cold. New steaks were cooked to rare and ribeye was gristly. Offered a free desert but we just wanted to leave. So many much better choices.
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Alabama

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 28, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful restaurant. I enjoyed having the coat check and the concierge who actively attended to us. The entrees took 30-45 minutes to arrive and the kids and I did not enjoy the Thanksgiving meal. The service was mediocre and several staff brought our desserts with the intention for us to eat in house when I asked for the items to be packed to go. Prices are a bit steep as I paid over $200 for 4 people, 2 being kids. I had to pay a deposit of $100 to reserve a table so I am not sure if thar was in addition or if it was refunded.
   

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   Elizabeth

   Washington DC

   45 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   45 reviews

   Dined on November 28, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We all ordered the turkey dinner for thanksgiving. It was quite bland and not worth the $55 price. The server was excellent and the staff had to help my husband to our car and they were fantastic. I'd go back for a steak. Cocktails also very good.
   

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   Breonna

   Jacksonville

   8 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on November 22, 2024

   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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