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Rare, the Steak House
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Rare, the Steak House Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.rarestk.com
  • Phone: (973) 256-6699
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Sunday - Friday: 12:00pm - 5:30pm; Dinner: Daily: 5:30pm - 10:30pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Executive Chef: Greorio Polimeni
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
  • Catering: On and off premise available
  • Private Party Facilities: Private Rooms Avialable 7 days a week. Wine cellar and coach room upper level
  • Private Party Contact: Altin Zhuleku (973) 256-6699

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Route 23
  • Public Transit: NJ Transit and Little Falls train station
  • Parking: Valet
  • Parking Details: Valet parking is available Wednesday thru Saturday, along with our private lot.
A word from Rare, the Steak House
When you’ve got a yen for a succulent flavorful steak cooked just how you like it, at an exciting new establishment, suburban in convenience, urban in design & attitude…Treat yourself to a Rare experience. At Rare, it's all about the steak. Select cuts of prime Dry aged beef, cooked to your… specifications, are presented with your choice of exceptional side dishes. Selections from the Raw Bar include oysters, colossal shrimp cocktail & Rare's "shellfish extravaganza", a combo of delicacies. For those who hunger for something other than steak, choose from lamb, veal, poultry & fish entrees that are expertly prepared & plated. Wine aficionados take note…Rare's cellar is home to just the right Glass or bottle of wine with which to accompany your meal. Rare boasts a generously sized bar, the perfect spot to unwind, socialize & network after a hard day's work & commute. For exceptional dining so close to home, simply reserve your table, sit back & enjoy the Rare experience. Continued
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerSteak
Diner Reviews
  • "Food was excellent and they showed you the cuts of meat before you ordered which was nice. Monday night was very quiet, but the place is a bit small so definitely get reservations for busier nights of the week! The wait staff was very attentive."
    Dined on 7/14/2014
  • "The noise level in the dinning room is unbearable, service was slow and the food was just ok very disappointed."
    Dined on 7/12/2014
  • "The filet was "melt-in-your-mouth" and the rest of the dinner complimented the meat admirably. Great service, comfortable atmosphere and reasonable prices. The menu has some hard-to-find items that make this restaurant a "go too" choice for the serious meat lover."
    Dined on 7/7/2014
  • "I f want a great piece of meat cooked to perfection, Rare is the place to go. The service, the attention to detail and the expansive menu make this perfect for any occasion."
    Dined on 6/30/2014
  • "Just simply a great steak house - great service and perfectly cooked steaks. Can't wait to return."
    Dined on 6/27/2014
  • "No need to look for another steak house to eat at when we have one in our back yard very, very good"
    Dined on 6/22/2014
  • "Great place to find an excellent selection of red meat."
    Dined on 6/20/2014
  • "This restaurant is terrific in every way great food good service ,friendly staff"
    Dined on 6/20/2014
  • "Steaks are always prime & done exactly the way you want it. Service is excellent. Manager Steve treats you like an old friend, which makes the whole experience wonderful."
    Dined on 6/18/2014
  • "Been here several times, just with my wife for birthdays and anniversaries. Never had bad service nor bad food. We would get an appetizer each and an entree and never have room for dessert. When I order my steak it is always cooked the way I like, the Mrs. orders fish almost always but this past time ordered a steak and was cooked perfectly for her. We celebrated my Flag Day birthday on Fathers Day, and was greeted with how I preferred to be greeted since I had flipped my days around. The Maître 'd is always friendly and always makes his rounds as well as the servers."
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "I thought for the price of the lump crab cocktail you would get a little more than that. As for the Filet, really nice piece of meat. I thought the rub could have been a little apparant. The lobster tail was cooked well, with nice seasoning. All in all, a nice experience."
    Dined on 6/14/2014
  • "We went for my sons birthday. Accidentally we made our reservation for Thursday an when we didn't show Steve called to make sure we were ok. Explaining our situation that we wanted Friday night he accommodated us. After dinner he surprised us with a birthday cake for the whole table of 8. Thanks again Steve for a great night out for dinner."
    Dined on 6/13/2014
  • "My favorite restaurant , I highly recommend it. I frequent it several times a month Good food and fairly priced"
    Dined on 6/13/2014
  • "A gem away from the big town hustle and bustle. The best meat around anywhere!"
    Dined on 5/27/2014
  • "We were very early for our reservation. Called Rare, and they said come in any time your table is ready. Early arrival was good as some in the group were traveling. Oysters were fresh, and great. We ate seafood, beef and pasta, and all were excellent. Wine list was great, and all found one to match there taste. Overall a great time."
    Dined on 5/18/2014
  • "This was my third time to this restaurant and all three times I have ordered the Ultimate Cowboy steak . and its been great everytime.If your a steak person don't hesitate to get it here at Rare you won't be disappointed."
    Dined on 5/17/2014
  • "This was our second time eating at Rare. The minestrone soup special was nothing more than broccoli, cauliflower and zucchini in a clear broth. Beans and/pasta was not even included in this app. The tomato and onion app, while not the fault of the chef, had some tough spots to chew on inside of the tomato. The grass fed steak and veal chops, while cooked nicely, were heavily peppered. I typically don't mind extra pepper, but this was a bit much. I was tasting pepper long after our meal. I am not, at this point, tempted to go back, especially for the cost. I want to like the restaurant given that I love a good steak, but these few things didn't make us feel good about our visit."
    Dined on 5/17/2014
  • "Rare in Litttle Falls, is a terrific spot the food is superb. Great for a special occasion, and a perfect spot for a date night. Will return again soon."
    Dined on 5/11/2014
  • "Service and good were great. As long as my mom enjoyed it for Mother's Day I'm fine :)"
    Dined on 5/11/2014
  • "Dining at Rare is like dinner with old friends, it's always a good time. Steve knows how to take care of his guests and the food is always amazing. This time I had the lamb chops with the frizzled onions -just fab!"
    Dined on 5/8/2014
  • "I would rate Rare a 6.5 out if 10. Our dinners were amazing. The steak we ordered did not come with a side, just a piece of broccoli. With the meals, there was no salad to start. I feel like everything is set to make them more money. It was our first time at the restaurant and probably will be our last. "
    Dined on 5/4/2014
  • "Have been to rare on several occasion and the Food, Service and Overall Experience has been very consistent. Rare does not miss a beat. Everyone should go at least once for a very pleasurable dining experience."
    Dined on 4/27/2014
  • "Outstanding dinner. We had the veal and the lamb. More than enough and most of all really delicious."
    Dined on 4/23/2014
  • "This restaurant is definitely a top of the line restaurant! From the friendliness of the hostess, the attentiveness of our server, and the outstanding food, this restaurant is a must!"
    Dined on 4/20/2014
  • "This is a great restaurant and as good as the other restaurants owned by the Polimeni family. We highly recommend it for dinner and not only for their wonderful steaks, the seafood and appetizers are all very good. I have yet to be disappointed. Thank you Greg and family for opening this great restaurant."
    Dined on 4/19/2014
  • "The Lunello family of restaurants assure their customers that there is attention to detail, quality food which is not prepackaged, and decent wine selections and informed wait staff to help with pairings. We had scallops, grass-fed sirloin, lamb osso bucco, and spaghetti, with one of the daily special salads and oysters appetizers. All items were prepared properly - not overcooked. The coffee makes our top 10 list. Staff is cordial & attentive. "
    Dined on 4/19/2014
  • "Our whole family had dinner at the Rare Steakhouse for a birthday celebration. We had the octopus with marinara sauce for appetizer, it was surprisingly good. I had the 12oz prime steak medium rare and it was perfect with a side order of Broccoli Rabe. My bro had the Veal chop which he demonstrated how good it was by picking up the bone to finish what was left. Overall good food, but as the place got busy, we had to look for our waiter and flag him down a couple of times. other than that it was a very good dinner for all of us."
    Dined on 4/18/2014
  • "Went for the first time and tried a little bit of everything from seafood appetizers, the delicious rosemary bread and of course, the steak! We were incredibly impressed by the menu options and pleased with everything down to our parting espressos. Can not wait to go back - a little pricy but definitely worth it. "
    Dined on 4/15/2014
  • "We were celebrating a birthday and everything went to plan. We set on time and the food was great. They made a nice note of the birthday. We will definitely go back."
    Dined on 4/12/2014
  • "Rare is my favorite spot to eat in the suburbs. Trust me if you don't feel like driving to NYC for a romantic dinner Rare is the place for you then. It actually feels like a NYC hot spot, lots of energy, great food and drinks! Highly recommended Rare is from this foodie. Get the Seafood Tower!!!"
    Dined on 4/5/2014
  • "This was our first time dining at Rare, and would definitely come back. We ordered the porterhouse steak for two which was cooked to perfection. The sides were also very good, we recommend the truffle fries. Dessert was OK, nothing special (cheesecake). Service was excellent."
    Dined on 3/16/2014
  • "I had been to Rare in the past and enjoyed it very much but for various reasons we had not made it back for about a year. What a wasted year! The place had actually gotten better! The food was to die for! Our steaks were fabulous as were our sides. The service was exceptional both at the bar and at the table, We will not be waiting a year to return this time!"
    Dined on 3/15/2014
  • "Amazing steaks, and professional service. Rare never disappoints."
    Dined on 3/9/2014
  • "Food was delicious and service was attentive and the atmosphere quiet. Please note that we ate there at 4pm on a Sunday though--not really a busy time for dinner guests."
    Dined on 3/9/2014
  • "This was my second visit to Rare. The house made bacon is not to be missed. We ordered it over a salad and shared it at the table. The server was gracious enough to split it into 3 portions before it reached our table. I ordered the grass feed sirloin which was cooked perfectly medium rare as ordered. Super tender, lots of flavor. My friends ordered the filet mignon and the cowboy ribeye. Both were outstanding. We shared a few sides: the whipped potatoes, asparagus & the truffle fries. The whipped potatoes with creme fraiche was my favorite. I would go back in a heartbeat the next time I am looking for a steak."
    Dined on 3/7/2014
  • "For a "steak house" this place really left much to be desired. If you suggest to have it prepared rare/med rare why were both our steaks well done? A $32 piece of meat charred? No thanks. I will say our waiter was very nice and accommodating however when you're calling yourself a steak restaurant I'd learn how to cook A steak correctly. Not a place I would ever go again."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "Great food BUT appetizers came with dinner..We arrived at 725 for a 730 reservation and we were not seated until 8...Waiter took about 5-10 minutes to come over...Brought drinks and one appetizers right away BUT waited about 45 minutes to an hour for appetizers and when asked they were brought out with dinner. Overall the food is great!"
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "Great steak, love the warm goat cheese medallions with mixed greens."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "Not only was the food amazing but the service was outstanding. From the time we arrived to the moment we got up to leave, the staff was courteous and pleasant each step of the way. We were a table of two in a sea of large groups and we were not lost in the noise and needs of the larger tables. The food was excellent and if I could have I would have ordered seconds. I would highly recommended this restaurant to everyone and anyone who asked."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "Celebrated my wife birthday out to dinner and we both fell in love with the service, the environment and especially the food. I would definitely recommend to anyone seeking a nice night out to indulge on their fine steak selections..."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
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