Rare Society - Solana Beach

Rare Society - Solana Beach reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Michael VIP

   San Diego25 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   From the moment we stepped through the door until we left, the team at RareSociety was thoughtful, concerned, and helpful whether it was reviewing the menu, the wine list or choices of the sides. Great staff. The food was excellent. The meat was sublime. It was tender, flavorful, and served exactly as ordered. The sides were excellent. The unexpected hits of the evening were the parker rolls, the butter cake and the miso glazed carrots. The mashed potatos were excellent as was the mac and cheese. Overall fantastic dinner.
   

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   Rosa VIP

   San Diego16 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Excellent food. That lived up to expectations. I have been there many times. Service was spotty for the first time. Waitress just OK. Food server confused. Bus boy awesome. No recognition of our triple birthday celebration although it was on the open table reservation and mentioned twice.. while we were being seated and early during the meal. Another table nearby got their birthday acknowledgement. Oh well. Won't do special occasions there again. Eddie V's was awesome for making me feel special on my birthday.
   

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   Jeff VIP

   San Diego41 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 28, 2025

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

   My husbands favorite restaurant AND restaurant group but have to say our last two visits we think the food has failed to meet expectations. This reservation had us dining w friends for a birthday dinner. Haley, our amazing waitstaff never fails to impress. Friendly, charming, knowledgeable and attentive! Who could ask for anything more? Love her! But steak platter was disappointing. Chewy, flavor lacking and too rare. Caesar salads a mess of shredded cheese and what seemed like bottled dressing? Mushrooms and asparagus ok, au gratin potatoes “gloppy” before this we sat at bar for HH. Same comment on salad, meatballs were cold & in Sweet Baby Rays bbq? Not to the Trust standard. We’ll keep coming for sure but just felt not what we’ve come to love???
   

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   Brian

   San Diego1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

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

   We love Rare Society! This is our go to for special nights.
   

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   Jay VIP

   San Diego18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

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

   Started with the tuna crudo (maybe the best ever). My wife had the salmon - delicious, I had the ribeye, equally delicious and a generous size. Our waiter -Luke- was profesional and engaging. Highly recommend for a ‘step it up’ date night.
   

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   Taylor VIP

   San Diego23 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 21, 2025

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

   My partner and I went for a lovely dinner and went beyond our expectations. We live locally and love the area and atmosphere of the restaurant. The food was very tasty and unique.
   

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   Laura VIP

   Omaha2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

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

   We had a table reservation that we were early for so we were given a high tip on the outdoor side of the bar. We liked it so much we stayed for full dinner service right there. Top quality server (because I could tell, found out she was a musical theatre major- I can’t believe I can’t come up with her name, but BREAK A LEG, girl!) and excellent support staff; between servings to have your silverware, your plates, your napkins replaced and everything bussed so expediently, as well as have the area in front of you wiped down before the next course is just that extra touch that you really don’t find at many places anymore. Killer old fashioned, French 75, tequila drinks, Nebbiolo. My son said his ribeye was probably the best he’s ever had. Daughter was obsessed with the hamachi crudo. Grilled artichoke was clutch. They loved the Parker rolls. Nice heater above us and just a total vibe. We are now forever fans!
   

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   Scott VIP

   San Diego3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

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

   Service was excellent and the food delicious. The Executive 🤌
   

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   Carrie VIP

   San Diego12 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 17, 2025

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

   First time there. The rolls are light, airy and baked fresh in a cast iron pan. The filet was so tender! The asparagus was the best he’s ever had, says my husband. The house cab was great too. We would definitely go back.
   

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    Travis

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

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

    everything about the experience was outstanding. steak choices were amazing and I recommend having the chef and staff recommend doneness for the meats.
    

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