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Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC, Washington, DC
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Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC

4.6
4.6
955 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Centrally located in downtown Washington DC, RARE Steakhouse and Tavern (RARE) is a one-of-a-kind fine dining concept that brings together the best qualities of world-class dining venues with USDA prime, dry-aged steaks, exquisite wines and first-class service bolstered with Midwestern charm. Created by Wisconsin natives, RARE boasts a classic and elegant atmosphere, striving to bring the nostalgia and romance of the classic steakhouse to life, to a time when eating out was meant to be an experience.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Steak, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–6:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (202) 800-9994

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Alejandro D. Vasquez

  • Catering

    We cater for both social and business occasions. Whether it is an office party or an at-home celebration, we can help with your next event. Please contact us for menus and pricing.

  • Private party facilities

    We have two fully private dining rooms as well as semi-private spaces for larger groups. We are available for full restaurant buyouts for up to 400 guests. Our gorgeous rooftop is perfect for weddings and corporate events.

  • Private party contact

    Rachael Bowmer - Director of Event Sales & Marketi: (202) 800-9994

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Cross street

    16th St. NW

  • Parking details

    Street parking is available right outside of the restaurant's entrance. Two parking garages located within one block radius of the restaurant.

  • Public transit

    McPherson Square, Farragut North, Farragut West

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 955 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Steakhouse

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  1. TerryD

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent dinner and steak was fantastic. Would definitely recommend
  2. Eater

    Atlanta Metro

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. Ismael was the best!
  3. PabloF

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    A very nice place, with fantastic wine selection worldwide with a very high level. Meals were very correct and the service was fantastic. Very dynamic dinner
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    I never experienced that level of racism in my life. The waiter made me and my spouse feel invisible. We watch my waiter be extremely attentive to the other customers. Never asking how my food tasted or refills on drinks. My waiter pass over us numerous times !!! And to add insult to injury the manager was extremely dismissive when brought to his attention. I will never patron here again!!!
  5. SarahM

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Terrific food, atmosphere and service. Perfect for our son's 20th birthday, as he wanted steak.
  6. 05on20s

    Washington DC

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time going to the restaurant and I was extremely pleased! Great food and a wonderful steak! Definitely going back!
  7. jeanne0213

    New England

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience5
    Very nice steakhouse in DC. Waitstaff was attentive until there was an issue. We ordered 7 steaks; 5 were cooked perfectly but 2 were ordered medium rare and were delivered very rare. The manager came over and apologized and took them back to the kitchen. But 5 min later when the steaks came back they were still too rare. Manager said he disagreed and couldn’t do anything more. I have never experienced this type of attitude from a restaurant manager before and was completely surprised. He offered to comp our coffees and dessert which also came to the table very late. While I appreciated the gesture from the manager we had 3 of our guests who could not eat their meal. Very disappointed
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience3
    The steak we ordered were average at best, especially considering price points. Service was fine.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Mother's Day dinner
  10. ChrisG

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service was excellent. Food was cooked perfectly & delicious
  11. MarcJ

    Jacksonville

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service were excellent, however there were a few large noisy tables that took away from our date night.
  12. JoeH

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    The service was below par for this level restaurant.
  13. TimH

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and delicious food. Loved the peace and quiet and ambience too.
  14. JosephP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The food was just average but overprice. The service was outstanding.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This joins the pantheon of best meals we’ve had. Cannot wait to return.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anniversary dinner was amazing!! Had the Rib-eye and a wonderful French Martini
  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Great place for a date night. It was our anniversary, so we were given complimentary sparkling wine. We were seated in a booth, it was very comfortable. The restaurant is beautiful. Our service was great, there was a mistake on an item being forgotten, but it was not a big deal. Steaks were cooked perfectly. The rolls served before dinner were wonderful!
  18. PatriciaB

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was wonderful, warm, friendly and knowledgeable about all the entrees. The filet mignon could have been cut with a fork. The spare ribs were delicious. The sides were a perfect compliment, asparagus, mushrooms and mashed potatoes.
  19. SlyA

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best steakhouse in DC (proven time and time again)
  20. ChristabelR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Oysters were excellent, steak was a bit underwhelming (I had the sirloin) for the price. Asparagus was also lovely, garlic-parmesan fries were cut too thin and felt dehydrated. They make their cocktails well though.
  21. MarianaM

    Guanajuato

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    The most expensive steakhouse I’ve ever been too. We were kicked out at 10:30pm very rudely
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ford was delicious they made sure nothing had onions for my food allergy. The service was friendly and helpful
  23. DKErmer

    Washington DC

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The service was excellent and the food was superb! Next time I will not be dressing up as they don’t have a dress code in place. There were several guests dressed Extremely casual. The cons; they don’t offer valet, the to go containers are plastic (don’t recommend that for hot food). They don’t do anything special for a person celebrating a birthday or anniversary like other high end places.
  24. Yaya

    Denver

    83 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The entire experience was amazing...from the greeting to the servers and the meal. Fantastic. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
  25. JerryP

    New England

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Ate at the bar. Angel and Jamie very attentive servers. Tasty porterhouse for two. Very good mashed potatoes and creamed spinach.
  26. PhilipD

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time there with family. Great experience. Will be back again.
  27. SeanC

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great steakhouse. Terrific service, outstanding food and extensive drinks options in great setting. Would definitely recommend.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Party of 8. Bill nearly $800. Three of our Center Cut Filets were good but not great. They were Outback Steakhouse quality meat for triple the price. We expected much better.
  29. SamanthaM

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The atmosphere and level of.service from the time you walk in is absolutely wonderful. The knowledgeable staff took time to answer all our questions and explain the different types of processes used to prepare our meal. The food was icing on the cake - delicious!
  30. TreP

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience. The Wagyu was excellent and cooked perfectly.
  31. GlenW

    Phoenix

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was in D.C. for business and met up with an old rep-friend for my business and asked him to join me for dinner. He'd never been to Rare and I always enjoy their bar area, so I chose this place again. We were going to get a table in the main dining room upstairs but decided to sit at the bar and eat while watching the Capitals' hockey game. It was an amazing dinner as we were welcomed by the bartenders and they took great care of us between the 2 or 3 of them who were there. We started with drinks and eventually moved on to dinner. We were never hurried and were always served with a smile. We both had the bone-in ribeye and as always, it was fantastic. I even gnawed on the bone a bit too as often is my practice when there's a good steak bone sitting there on my plate. The augratin potatoes were amazingly cheesy with just enough char to the cheese like I enjoy. This place is always good and has more than just steak on the menu. You won't go hungry here and the staff will always take great care of you.
  32. DarylA

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    Our dinner started off positive, the bread and oysters were delicious. However, our experience quickly declined when we ordered the Tomahawk and our waitress replied "do you want to order a sauce because we do not have A1 Steak Sauce". I was completely taken aback by this question/statement which I feel is loaded with stereotypical assumptions (of a group of black patrons) and racial profiling. We have dined at upscale steakhouses around the country and have never been offered or advised on A1 Steak Sauce. This quickly soured our experience. We continued with our meal, paid our $600 bill (and added a 20% tip) because I am positive that if we didn't tip well we would've satisfied many preconceived thoughts by your staff. But even if I give the waitress the full benefit of the doubt, if the restaurant management trains the wait staff to offer patrons A1 Sauce, I would recommend course correcting because I personally was offended and will never dine at that establishment again. Our Tomahawk was also undercooked...we ordered medium and it was definitely medium rare (more so on the rare side). But by that time we just wanted to get out of there so ate what we could and left.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I spent several hours researching where me and my group of 8 should eat dinner while here in DC. The menu here offered a variety that my party was happy with. The restaurant when we arrived had a neat old Washington feel. The service was great. The food was just as good. Everyone at my table thanked me for choosing this place and they all were very happy with the experience. I would recommend this restaurant to others.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service, thank you Ishmael. The rolls are incredible and filets were cooked to perfection.
  35. EverydayDiner

    Oklahoma City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing ambiance, service, and food! Great wine selection at a surprisingly reasonable restaurant markup. Amazing features. We got the Maryland Crab Cake, Iceberg Wedge, Lobster Bisque, 20oz Bison Ribeye feature, and the Wagyu Short Rib. Absolutely recommend every option! We were completely satisfied and will return next time we are in DC!
  36. SharC

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food! Great Service! Will return!
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for a business meal!!
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took our three daughters to Washington, DC for the weekend. Decided to have a formal dinner night and Rare was the perfect selection! Excellent Service, atmosphere, and of course the steak was incredible!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience4
    Decent restaurant. The service was amateurish and not what’d you’d expect based on the prices of the menu. The waitress corrected my pronunciation when ordering wagyu (waa-gyoo) to proceed to pronounce it as (waa-goo). We let her have her moment but definitely had a good laugh!!
  40. RyanS

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    College visit trip

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Diner temperature check required
    • Staff is vaccinated
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC using the Order Online button. Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 800-9994.

Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC is rated 4.6 stars by 955 OpenTable diners.

Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC

1595 I St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Additional information

  • Cross street

    16th St. NW

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–6:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Steak, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Street parking is available right outside of the restaurant's entrance. Two parking garages located within one block radius of the restaurant.

  • Public transit

    McPherson Square, Farragut North, Farragut West

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Alejandro D. Vasquez

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (202) 800-9994

  • Catering

    We cater for both social and business occasions. Whether it is an office party or an at-home celebration, we can help with your next event. Please contact us for menus and pricing.

  • Private party facilities

    We have two fully private dining rooms as well as semi-private spaces for larger groups. We are available for full restaurant buyouts for up to 400 guests. Our gorgeous rooftop is perfect for weddings and corporate events.

  • Private party contact

    Rachael Bowmer - Director of Event Sales & Marketi: (202) 800-9994

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